The Red Game's

[S2] Chapter 5: The Troubles

Inside the villa, Dom immediately told me and Vany to take a shower. However, that does not mean we shower together, but alternately. Yes, that's because this place only has one bathroom. Understandably, because here is the private villa of the Dom family.

While Vany was in the shower, Dom and I were relaxing by the pool. At that time the sun was almost sunk to the west. However, there is one thing that seems strange here right now.

“Hei, Dom!” call me to Dom who is sitting next to me while dipping his legs in the water. “Where is your family? Not usually this villa deserted.”

Dom looked up, looking at the soon dark sky. “They have been on vacation to the city of Sky since a few days ago. I don't know when exactly they're going home.”

“You're not coming?”

“If I come, you won't see me now.”

“Haha, don't you usually whine to come.”

“Whispering, I've never been like that.”

“Alright, alright.”

I sighed, thinking about my next action. It's actually very troublesome when no group is willing to help me achieve my goals. Hm, but, is my choice this time right?

I used to do something very inefficient, which was to show my true figure before the forces of the Northern City Alliance. It caused a sense of disbelief and doubt towards me. It was natural, and the act managed to make me feel emptiness and voidness once again.

The moment continued to change, my eyes could not see the bright clouds that slowly closed the blue sky. Orange light also shines from the western horizon, indicating that the day will be dark. Although my initial intention was to strategize, in the end all I did was daydream and think about my actions in the past. It's useless!

“Luchi, is that girl your boyfriend?”

“Stop calling me ‘Luchi’, Dom.”

“Terussle.” Dom raised both his hands up. I knew he wanted to make fun of me, but it didn't work. “Then, correct ‘kan, if the girl is your girlfriend?”

I rang my fingers hard, then looked at Dom while throwing a beautiful smile. “Try saying again!”

In an instant, Dom went straight into the water. When she pulled her head out of the water, her mouth came back saying, “She is your girl, right?”

I stood up, raised my left hand up and created a fireball. “Alright, now I'll throw your favorite hot melon.”

“Woi! I'm just kidding!”

Without even poking her words, I immediately threw the small fireball towards Dom. However, the object went out before it managed to touch Dom, as this young man was able to solve anything using his Wind Manipulation Technique. I don't really intend to burn it either.

Relaxed, I sat back down, looking at Dom swimming back and forth in the pool. Before long, the sound of footsteps approached, coming from behind me. When I turned around, Vany in a white T-shirt— Dom's sister's clothes he borrowed—had been clean again, unlike before.

For a moment, I sighed, then stood up. Actually it will be easier to bathe in this pool alone, but I still want to clean the body thoroughly to get fit again. How long have I not been in the shower? A week or two? Ah, nevermind.

“Dom, I borrowed your towel, yes.”

I set my foot to pick up the towel on the chair near me, and then go into the room. “Vany, hope you are happy here,” I said to Vany before entering further and further.

“Oke, hurry to shower.”

Crossing through a large room with a long table that has many chairs, I turned sideways to a hallway until I finally reached the bathroom. Of course I know very well about this villa, because I used to play here and visit Dom. And I did it because I was so tired of being in the dorm, where I lived.

I forgot to say this, it turns out that Rose village has now become Rose city. Yes, it fits anyway, because the place is very different from a village. Then, Dom said, the city of Rose will soon stand alone, no longer a part of the country of Alastein. Then, the city of Sky is one of the cities located in the country of Ristance, neighboring Alastein.

Not long ago, the bond between the city of Rose and the city of Sky became even tighter. Although in fact this bond has long been established as one of international relations. And according to my observations, maybe in a few years' time, Rose City will become part of the Ristance State. That means, due to the joining of these two cities, the country of Alastein might lose to the country of Ristance in defense.

If there is a dispute between the state of Ristance and the state of Alastein. I'm pretty sure with the combined city of Rose and the city of Sky, the country of Alastein will definitely be subjugated. Interesting, should I complain about these two countries. However, it was a pity since the city of Rose had not officially become part of the Ristance state.

After I cleaned up, I came out of the bathroom and put on the black shirt and pants that Dom lent me. After combing my hair, holding a towel in my hand, my feet stepped towards the pool, where Dom and Vany are now.

It was not felt, it was dark, Dom came out of the pool and I immediately gave the towel in my hand to him. Someone may ask, who is this Dom? And why would he be able to use the Wind Manipulation Technique?

To answer the question, we need to pry the beginning of what happened in the village of Rose or now named the city of Rose. Long ago, before I slaughtered the Klaurius family, here was one of the branches of superhuman development. This is also related to the transfer of Vany here.

Indirectly, due to being a branch of superhuman development, many of the children in this Rose city became experimental materials. One of them, of course, is Dom. That was also the reason why I was able to get acquainted and make good friends with him. Haha, as a guinea pig, we must be familiar, because we understand each other's circumstances.

“Luchifer.” Whisper Vany into my right ear, instantly disperse my daydream.

“I-iya?”

“Here it starts cold, we'd better go inside only.”

The wind blows, my body shivers a little at it. “You're right. Let's go in.” Vany and I walked into the room and sat down at the table. Because one of the waiters had already prepared the food there.

“Hey, this is not your home, Luchifer.”

“I know, but Dom is my best friend.” The voice I immediately put down. “Maybe the best after I slaughtered the Klaurius family.”

“What are you muttering?”

“Ti-no. It's nothing.” For a moment I took a breath. As it turned out, I was so soft I muttered, Vany can't even hear it. Maybe because it's better that he doesn't hear me.

Vany then turned her gaze outside, where there was a swimming pool, because this room with a swimming pool was only limited by transparent glass. “Then so well.” His words paused for a while. “Tell me when you're ready.”

Yeah, someday, I'll tell you this, to Kei, and my other best friends. However, now I prefer to shut up and remember it clearly in my head. I hope, this time the true meaning of sadness can be found. Using my last chess piece.