
The morning that felt warmer, finally came today. Last night, Reine just found out what it's like to sleep well. After a few nights, he always felt his life was on the edge.
Could it be that, being in Marc's house, he was more protected? Or indeed because, Reine misses a house, instead of staying in a hotel for a long time. However, the job required him to obey. And again, I have to find my father who until now is still not clear whereabouts. I wish he was still alive.
“Good morning..” greet Marc who has prepared with his suit. “You're leaving already, huh? I'm late waking up. Excuse me. I'll hurry” Reine replied rather frantically. However, Marc seemed to shake slowly. He stepped quietly, approaching Reine while holding onto both of the woman's shoulders.
“No need to rush. Today, stay here. You need to recover energy first. The effects of the power that Arthur had caused, may still be felt in your body. Of the many humans who were exposed to Arthur's power, almost half couldn't move as fast as you. You are a very great woman, with a state of blood that feels boiling so. Though, it hurt so much”
“Living here, along with you and others, makes me have to be more resilient in all situations. Remember, I am not an ordinary person like in general. I am the daughter of a Demon Hunter and I am currently replacing her. So, no need to worry”
“I never doubted your courage. But for now, rest”
“I'm fine. Last night, there was something I kept thinking about. How about Arthur?”
Reine's question, makes Marc have to sigh for a moment. Sure, he and his team can handle Arthur. However, Arthur was not an ordinary demon that could be matched so easily.
“I read a little from a book in the hotel library. Sorry if I still go there. But Max was in charge of me while I was there. So, please give me a leniency of punishment. From the book I read, Arthur is a bloodsucking demon of a dangerous class. He is ambitious and always plans everything carefully. He never fails to get what he wants. And the target at the moment is..” said Reine stopped. He suddenly took out a silver jewel from his pocket. “Rei! How can... the gem come out of your body?” marc shock response.
Reine shakes. “I don't know how, but that's obvious.This gem suddenly comes out of my body. Near the heart, precisely” is a bit detailed. Marc still can't believe what Reine said. Moreover, this was the first time Marc had seen the legendary silver jewel, in front of his two eyes.
“What the hell are those demons fighting over, just with this gem? Is this gem... can give you a very great power?”
“At first, I concluded it was so. But after I learned more, it was not the answer. This gem... can not give enormous power to the demons”.
“Then, what is the true purpose of those demons?”
“Legenda Seven Gem”
Reine frowned, upon hearing that out of Marc's mouth. “What is it?” tanyanya's confused. “That little thing of yours, is actually just a key to the balance of this world. Because it is made of a collection of vacuum, this world has a central point. If you want to destroy that center point, you have to use silver gems. And if you want to keep the world back to how it was, then the gem must be placed in a special stone. To be exact, it was on a hill at the end of this world. The place is an old castle that bears silent witness to the previous life” explained Marc. “How can I use this gem to destroy the world of demons? There's a way, huh?” reine asked, curious.
Marc is seen sitting on the sofa that is nearby. He looks down. “Destroying the gem...” he said slowly. Now, Reine understands what Marc is talking about. “Then, what is the function of the Seven Gems?” ask Reine to divert. “You will die in their hands, Reine. Therefore, I tried desperately, in order to protect you. I... do not want to lose you, Reine... really..” said Marc who was overwhelmed with acute level of worry.
Reine sighed. He seemed to step closer towards Marc who was still sitting on the sofa. The woman was also seen hugging Marc tightly. “I'm not going anywhere without you, Marc” he said almost half a whisper in Marc's ear. “Ppromise, to always be near me. Do not violate orders. If I say, stay in a safe place, then you must obey. Understood, right?” firmly Marc.
Reine saluted the military with his hands. “Ready, sir!” reassuringly shouted. “Then, because today I order you to stay... then you must.?” marc asked, as if telling Reine to continue with his orders. “Then, have to stay here” replied Reine slowly. “Good, so new true” praise Marc while gently stroking Reine's hair.
Now, their eyes meet each other. Reine smiled at Marc. Without waiting for time, Marc hurriedly grabbed Reine's lips gently. A few seconds, they were swept away in a deep warm kiss.
“Wait until I arrive, okay?” pinta Marc, after ending the kiss. “Yes. I'll wait” replied Reine according. Marc nodded as he re-embraced Reine with both of his warm hands.
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When the clock came home from work, Marc hurriedly returned home. Usually, he would take the time to eat dinner outside. Or. drink a glass of wine at the subscription bar.
But this time, he opened the door of the house cheerfully. Marc's smile again expands, when he sees a woman who is very much loved. The woman was also seen welcoming him with a bright smile.
“Welcome back..” get warm. Marc no longer cares about the bag containing his work documents. He threw it as good as a soul and directly hugged Reine tightly.
“Aduh, surprised. Wh why? Can't focus?” guess Reine is half teased. “Focus, still can focus. But, the illness that suddenly told me to rush home, was much more worrying. You really..” complained Marc. “Really what? Unsettling? Sucks? Or... what yes?” joke Reine. “Resolve?” marc Response. “Good” said Reine rather proud. Marc laughed softly as he ruffled Reine's hair.
Not to be outdone, Reine immediately patted Marc on the shoulder slowly. “My hair can be pickled, if you always do that. Honestly, nyebelin know!” the grunt was a bit upset. Reine tried to straighten her hair. “Good” replied Marc, as if giving a reply. “Aih, sucks!” exclaim Reine while patting Marc on the shoulder several times.
It was a very sweet night, hoping it would always last. Always stay until the time comes. Time, when everything has to go back to its own place.
“Tadi, I was very busy spending the book you gave me. Really... makes me a bit dumbfounded sih” said Reine discussing another topic. “Book on the Legend of the Seven Gems? You spent the whole chapter?” marc was astonished. Reine nodded normally. “I need a full week to spend the whole chapter. You really, great woman” praise Marc still astonished.
“Either why, it looks like the Underwall atmosphere is really good. In the past, I never read a book. When I was here, books were like obligatory food for me. I was shocked by the significant change in myself”, Reine said in surprise. Marc smiled happily. “Thank God, then..” he said while kissing Reine's head.
Marc is, indeed, an expert in romantic matters. Unlike Max who always teases him. Or the... Luc's a bit stiff. And also, Robin is too considerate. He was like, someone who was perfect in Reine's eyes.
Not wanting to be too embarrassed, Reine hurriedly diverted. His cheeks were blushing, making him unfocused later. Before Marc gave her another romantic touch, Reine immediately asked,
“Marc, I was a bit confused, when trying to learn this one. In the fifth chapter, the book says that, if these seven gems were gathered together, the demons trapped in them would again threaten. Then, is this what the demons of Arthur's class want? Why is he obsessed with the destruction of two worlds?”
“Simple. They just want to eat human blood. To them, humans are delicious food. The most delicious blood in the whole world”
“Only that?”
“Hmm, don't forget the suggestion that pervaded their minds, after drinking human blood. According to their suggestion, the demons would become even stronger thanks to drinking human blood. But Rein, it's not just Arthur-class demons who took over two worlds”
“Hah? Besides them, is there anyone else? Who?”
“Today, we all focused on investigating Arthur. We've been interrogating Arthur, all day. He said he was not the only one who wanted the world. But also..” said Marc stopped for a moment. He was seen stepping towards his bookshelf. Marc took something similar like, a scroll. When he opened the scroll, a painting appeared there.
“Black witches. They want to break the cursed monsters, sealed inside the seven gems, again, the result of the hard work of the Death Hunters” continued Marc while showing the likeness of one of the legendary black magicians who had been painted in the scroll. “What is their destination?” reine asked in curiosity. “Death Hunters. They want to exterminate the hunters”, Marc replied.
“If they are witches, then I am the one they have to face. Before the world is destroyed, we will stop them together. You want to fight with me?” tawar Reine was full of determination. Marc smiled gently. “Whatever and wherever it is, I'm always ready to be next to you, Rein.” promise Marc no kidding. Reine nodded slowly.
“But before that, you have to hear a news” said Marc suddenly diverted. “News? What?” ask Reine. “Yahmu..” says Marc stopped. Reine was suddenly tense. He stared at Marc with a serious expression.
“We have managed to find it”