The Crisis World XX

Chap. 71: The Truth Revealed (2)

"Cecilia …? Why are you here?"

"Yes, this is all because of Iraya's plan."

"Iraya Plan …?"

"Mn? Cecilia, do you know her?" ask Tetsu.

"Of course, he's a friend of Iraya's. How could I not know."

Herlin who still did not understand Cecilia's words was then invited to enter by her. Herlin watched the entire house Iraya, nothing changed the last time he came here, even now it looks more tidy than before. Maybe it's because there's Tetsu working here Herlin thought.

"Sorry to keep you waiting a long time."

After sitting and waiting for some time, Tetsu came with three glasses and a teapot. He then poured it carefully though it still looked trembling.

"Well, please."

"Thank you."

After pouring the drink, Tetsu sat down next to Cecilia and drank the tea he brought and poured himself. Herlin who saw that asked Cecilia something.

"Cecilia, who is this boy?"

"His name is Tetsu, yes at least that's the name Iraya gave her. And as he said himself, he is indeed a spirit."

"I am a Spirit!" tetsu said cheerfully.

"Spirit? Iraya found a new spirit? He never told me he got a new spirit."

"Because he really wants to keep it a secret from you. It seems Iraya is eager to impress you with her development to the point of hiding something like this."

"Development? Whatchu mean?"

"This Tetsu is a Spirit that occupies Iraya's new sword, and he also always helps Iraya while fighting."

"Medium …?"

Now it all makes sense. Herlin had thought of the reason why he suddenly became strong during the match against Hayashi-san back then. It was because he was hiding a secret like this. Because it is impossible for a new person like Iraya to even touch a Hayashi-san.

While thinking, Herlin downed the tea made by Tetsu. A balanced bitter and sweet taste makes it calmer and can think better. After a while, he asked me another question.

"Then how did Iraya's mother respond to Tetsu being a household assistant? Can he accept that?"

When Herlin asked that question, Cecilia did not answer him immediately. Tetsu was also confused by Cecilia not answering him. A desolate and awkward atmosphere enveloped this room, but innocently Tetsu broke this silence.

"Cecilia …? Why are you suddenly moody?"

"Eh?"

Cecilia looked at Tetsu's face with a questioning expression. He smiled and then stroked Tetsu's head which made him happy and forgot about the question.

"Cecilia .. What exactly happened? Did something happen?"

"In addition to the secret about the Spirit from that sword, Iraya also has one other secret."

"Another secret …?"

Although Iraya had already forbidden him to divulge this secret to his friends, but according to Cecilia, sooner or later they would definitely find out.

"The secret is that Iraya's mother is dead."

Hearing that, Herlin widened her eyes. Iraya hid such a thing from her, Herlin did not understand why she had to hide it.

"Why ... why didn't he tell me?"

"Iraya said that if he didn't want to trouble the others, he would have to avenge himself."

Herlin lowered his face. He doesn't know what to say at the moment. Even at such times, he could still behave like nothing had happened. It was the dumbest thing anyone had ever done according to Herlin.

"Stupid ... Iraya stupid ..., acting strong-handed in front of others …. You think you're cool?"

Herlin muttered to himself and insulted Iraya for the stupidity she had done. Herlin tried so hard not to cry, her lips twitched holding back the tears that wanted to come out of her eyes.

Herlin recalls visiting Iraya's house for the first time and being greeted kindly by her mother Iraya. His mother even made them lunch. And there was one thing that made Herlin always think, which was when his cheek was touched by his mother Iraya. He felt a nostalgic sensation inside him.

It made Herlin feel even more devastated, as if the deceased were his own parents.

Cecilia who saw Herlin felt very hit then stroked her head.

"Ce-Cecilia?"

"I think I know why Iraya insisted on not telling you, especially you."

Herlin tilted her head which was still being stroked by Cecilia in confusion.

"I guess because she doesn't want to see you sad like this."

"I …?"

"You will always be cold and expressionless to Iraya. And even your talk always makes him feel stabbed. I guess when she saw your sad face right now, Iraya felt that the sad face didn't suit you."

"It doesn't suit me, does it?"

Herlin then looked up and closed his eyes with his arms. After that, he took a deep breath and took it out. He did that several times until the trembling on his lips disappeared. After that he brushed off Cecilia's hand that had been stroking her head from earlier.

"I'm sorry Cecilia, but seeing you familiar with me makes me feel disgusted and very unsuitable."

"Maybe you're right, I also felt disgusted when stroking your head earlier."

But even though they spoke sharply to each other, both felt that their relationship had improved. Tetsu who was confused by the relationship between the two of them then asked Cecilia.

"Nee, nee, Cecilia, are you actually friends or enemies with Herlin?"

"Hm …. Come to think of it, I was also confused by our relationship" said Cecilia.

"But for sure we are not hostile."

"That means you're friends! Friends of Iraya means my friends too! Hello, yes, Herlin."

"Ah yes I am too, Tetsu."

And in this talk, it seems that Herlin got one more new friend.

"Then Cecilia, can you tell me more about the plan Iraya made."

"Well .. the plan is not as difficult as you might think, but it's not as easy as you think."

"Don't confuse me, just tell me what the plan is."

"Alright, all right, you're not so impatient, huh."

Cecilia then recalls the times Iraya informed her of her plans before she was kidnapped by the Assassins. When the two of them were inside Iraya's mind.

Little by little this room began to break down like fragile glass. Before actually getting out of here, Iraya had told Cecilia of her plans.

"Oh yes, Cecilia, about my plan. Can you do it for me?"

"Non-necessary plans cost others, right? As long as I can do it, I will help you. Besides, I'm also a little curious about what kind of stupid plan you're going to make."

"Oi! Don't call him stupid! This is the greatest plan of the century, you'd be surprised to hear it."

"Yes, yes, it's up to you. Quickly tell me before this room breaks all over."

Before mentioning his plan, Iraya had a slight smile and then spoke.

"Get out of my body and go to my house. Then wait until Herlin gets there."

"Get out of your body? Do you want me to die outside your body?"

"You'll be able to survive for a week outside your host, so I don't think there'll be a problem."

"Don't he know about this plan? Why are you so sure she's coming to your house?"

"Of course he doesn't know, this plan is only being thought of right now. But I'm sure he'll be there, because he doesn't know about my mother's death."

Cecilia was completely clueless as to what Iraya was planning, her trust in Herlin was also huge. And also he told her to get out of Iraya's body.

"What should I do when I meet him? Tell your mother's death?"

"If that's all you can, don't be told. Yeah, even if he comes to my house, he'll know everything. But please don't tell her."

"Well, all right, then after meeting with Herlin what should I do?"

"Come into his body and save me."

"Eh? Wait …! Did I not hear wrong? Get inside her body?"

"That's not the problem!"

Kraakk…

But this room can't last much longer and will soon break apart.

"Wait on! Iraya, that plan …."

"The rest I leave to you, Cecilia."

Although there was still a lot that Cecilia had not understood, but she chose to follow Iraya's plan and finally came out of her body secretly. Iraya was captured by the Assassins.

"That's the plan Iraya made."

"Enter Cecilia ..., insert Subject C into my body …. What the fuck is that plan?"

"I was also shocked to hear his plan back then, but somehow my body moved on its own to follow his plan."

Herlin was still thinking about the plan made by Iraya. It is true that making Spirit into your body can be done, but there must be a match between its host and the Spirit in its body. Otherwise, the Spirit within his body could blow up his host due to incompatibility.

The incident experienced by Iraya is a rare occurrence that is rarely found in ordinary people. But such a rare thing is very difficult to happen to others. Herlin was now truly in grave concern.

"But it's sad to call this plan a plan that doesn't have to sacrifice others. It is true that others do not need to be victims, but the victim is actually actually—"

"—Himself."

Herlin connected with Cecilia's unfinished words and smiled at her. Then he asked Herlin.

"How's it?"

"Eh?"

"Are you ready to execute this plan? Do you dare to risk your life to save Iraya?"

Herlin was silent for a moment. This plan is a plan that has a very big risk. If Herlin and Cecilia did not match, then the end is already the history. But even so, Herlin had already rounded up his resolve.

"Did you underestimate me? If this is the plan Iraya said I'll do it."

"I thought you'd say that."

Cecilia then directed her open palm towards Herlin.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm going to get inside your body and one way is by direct physical contact. Whahuh? Or do you want me to kiss you like I did with Iraya?"

"No need" said Herlin quickly.

"Yes, of course you will refuse."

Herlin let out a heavy sigh as he felt being colonized by Cecilia. But then he pressed his palm against Cecilia's palm.

"I'm starting."

A few seconds had passed but still something strange had happened. And after a few minutes something happened, a dazzling greenish light emanated from all over Cecilia's body that made Herlin and Tetsu have to narrow their eyes so that excessive light does not enter her eyes.

And along with the light that came out of Cecilia's body, Cecilia disappeared from the sight of the two of them. Herlin looked at his palm, then his body and found nothing strange. But he was surprised by the voice in his head.

"Can you hear?"

"Your voice .. is inside my head. So this was how Iraya had felt all along."

"Now it is in your body. Hows it? Do you feel anything strange?"

"So far I haven't felt anything strange."

"Because you haven't focused your aura. Try to get a little of your aura out."

Herlin followed Cecilia's orders. He closed his eyes and focused on flowing his aura throughout his body. But suddenly he felt something like burning inside him.

Degh's…

"Akkhh …!!"

Herlin held his own head from feeling an incredible pain just as he wanted to drain his aura. He then broke his focus and his aura disappeared again. The pain also subsided.

"Huh .. hah .. hah …."

Sweat covered Herlin's entire face while enduring the pain and heat.

"I thought this was impossible."

"Huh ... has anything like this ever happened to Iraya?"

"Never before has he combined his Elemental abilities with my aura which made his power stronger. Even though the first time he tried himself almost exploded."

"What the fuck is that …?"

"Just as long as I'm inside your body, you can't let out your aura at all, you understand?"

"Then how am I supposed to fight against those Assassins? Are you telling me to kill myself?"

"Hmm .. true as well, yes."

Cecilia briefly paused to think about the way Herlin fought. And as he looked towards Tetsu in front of him, he found the answer.

"That's it!"

"Don't scream suddenly like that. You surprised me."

"I'm sorry, but I've found the answer."

"How's it?"

"Have you ever used a sword? You can take Tetsu with you."

"I've never tried it, but if you give me time, I'll try to learn the basics."

Herlin then approached Tetsu and held both of his shoulders. He then likened his head to Tetsu's head and spoke to him.

"Tetsu, do you want to come with me?"

"Come with you? Where's where?"

"We're going to go save Iraya."

"Saving Iraya? Does he need to be saved right now?"

"Yes, I am currently helpless from not being able to bring out my aura. That's why I need Tetsu's help. Will you help me?"

Tetsu's eyes sparkled and a wide smile was then created on his face. He responded to Herlin's request with vigor.

"You can count on me, Herlin! Let's go save Iraya!"

"All right."

"Oh yes one more thing Herlin …."

"Hn?"

Cecilia did not answer Herlin's curiosity. But suddenly the wound and puncture marks on his left waist slowly disappeared and finally healed completely.

"You won't be able to fight with injuries like that, you know."

"Thank you, Cecilia."

"Tetsu's sword is in Iraya's room then, I'll go back there now and be ready to come with you."

"All right."

Herlin and Tetsu went up to Iraya's room. He saw a sword still sheathed leaning against the wall beside his bed. Tetsu then shone exactly as Cecilia had done before and disappeared into the sword.

Herlin took the sword and put it on his back like Iraya used to do.

"Can you hear me, Herlin?" tetsu's voice sounded from within the sword.

"Yes sounded. I felt like I was holding a child in an orphanage" Herlin murmured.

"Not much to complain and leave quickly."

"I know."

The three of them were already preparing to save Iraya at this time. Even though he knew that there were still other obstacles that would hinder them.

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