The Red Game's

Chapter 6 part 3

I canceled the form-changing technique and cleared the bloodstains from my body and clothes. After that I walked leisurely towards the ruins of the Villa from the west. Arriving there, I saw Nathaniel pulling someone out of the rubble.

“Who is he?” ask her even though I already know who that person is.

“Where have you been?” he asked back.

“When I heard an explosion from inside the Villa, I went west to avoid getting involved in it.”

“Although you answered like that, I don't know if you're lying or not from your bored expression.”

It's obvious she won't know that I lied to her. Actually when I was fighting earlier, I already realized that he was secretly watching the fight. The reason I brought him here was to watch my fight. That way I can make him a shield when I explain all this to Cresh and Vany.

“Is that person still alive?”

I asked like that as Nathaniel laid down and cleaned up the wound the man had received.

“I don't know. It's just that I salute this guy.”

“I don't know what your answer has to do with your actions.”

“This person deserves cleaning before being buried.”

“It was just a futile action. When he's buried he'll get dirty again. Am I wrong?”

“Depends on how you respond. But I think cleansing the body of someone who was dead before he was buried is the way we honor him for the last time.”

Turns out that means. I really don't understand any of this. Humans are unique creatures. They even share and respect each other. But there are also those who have a greedy and cruel nature. It was already like they were divided into two camps that would sometimes hurt each other.

The two camps were actually set as we adapted to the environment we first encountered. For example, a child is raised in a friendly environment, then unconsciously he will become friendly when killed. And vice versa, if the child was raised in an environment that is not good, then he will be bad too.

But this is different from me. From birth I was taught to always choose the right choice. It doesn't matter if the choice cost me my life or the people around me. As long as it is the right choice, it is the one to choose.

***

After burying the man's body, Nathaniel and I returned to BlackList headquarters. While we were still on our way, Nathaniel asked me.

“Kei.., did you expect from the beginning there would be such an incident?”

This question is very trap. If I say ‘ya’ then he will become suspicious and continue to investigate me. To answer ‘not’ I need some reliable explanation. Fortunately, I have prepared that explanation.

“How could I possibly know about it.”

“Then why did you know there was a large group there?”

Large group? Are you kidding me. The group that attacked me just now contained only 30 people. Of that number, how could it possibly be said to be a large group. It was just an ordinary group.

“It's just a prediction.”

“Predicted?”

“If you analyze the rumors you told me, then you will find the answer there.”

“Analysis?”

“Wear that bit of your head to think. Rumor was already clearly giving clues that is ‘place research’. With just a little time, you will definitely guess the answer.”

“So like that yeah.”

“I just realized there are people as stupid as you in this world.”

“Who are you saying stupid. Basic fucking Kei.”

“As a subordinate, you must not be such a disrespectful attitude towards your boss. Could-can you get fired.”

“What you said.”

And that's how we kept talking all the way. Joking around while making fun of each other. This is a conversation that can strengthen human relationships. With such trivial conversations can make us cling in someone's heart. How that happened I don't know either. But as fellow friends, we don't have to get upset when ridiculed. Because it's just a little joke between friends.

That was the experience I used to feel. But everything is gone now. I don't care anymore about friendship or anything. What I am doing now is nothing but because I am wearing a mask to cover my color. No one knows I'm black or white, and no one knows I'm in a good or evil camp. I'll show you everything at the end of my plan.

Whether I'm black or white, it depends on how you look at it. Conclude it when my plan is over.

***

Meanwhile, behind the ruins of the Villa where Kei fought before. There was a man short, bald, and wearing worn clothes, managed to survive death. He waited until Kei and Nathaniel left.

After they left, he immediately ran towards the northeast with all his might. Passing through the uninhabited housing until finally he arrived at an old hut with a plank floor. Without wasting any time, he knocked on the floor three times. The floor was open, and there was a burly man with red hair.

“What's up?” ask the redhead.

“We're under attack.” Replied the person who knocked while panting, “Masked people attacked us and 30 people were killed. I'm the only one left.”

The red-haired person was surprised to hear that. How could he not be surprised, those who were attacked by the masked man were not weak. He then took the person who spoke to him into the basement.

In the basement there is a room illuminated by lanterns. At the end of the room was a throne and a tall blonde woman was sitting there crossing her legs.

The two people who entered the room immediately knelt before him. The blond person sitting on that throne was none other than their leader. Rumor has it that his strength is great and few people are able to fight him.

Silent for a few moments. The two people who were kneeling earlier did not dare to start the conversation. They were just waiting for their chief to ask.

“So what are you guys coming here for?” ask the woman to start the conversation.

“Our headquarters in the Vallencius family residence was attacked by a masked man.” Answer the bald man.

“Then?”

“We're terminated. Only I am left.” The bald man tried to keep his voice calm. But in fact he was very upset to see people close to him die right in front of his eyes.

“Is there any other information about that person?” the woman remained calm even though her subordinates were killed. He doesn't care what happens to them.

“She said she would clean up the northern city. But I think he's not alone.”

“Reason?”

“She accidentally mentioned the word ‘we will clean the city north’.”

“We will make an alliance to attack the ruler. I'm sure he's the mastermind. So immediately gather all the people who live in the northern city.”

The blond woman immediately made up her mind without any investigation. He did that because he had a theory in his head. He thought there was no way anyone from the northern city would want to destroy this city. If there really was, then it was certain that they were spies sent by the ruler who was extremely dislikeful of the northern city.

“Good.” The bald man and the red-haired man replied in unison.