The Voice On The Rival's Head

Chapter 19: The Offer (Part 2)

“Are you going to move Verite?”

Caena asked Verite, it seemed like she heard Verite's conversation with Duke Bloome.

“I don't know yet.” Say Verite. “I still want to think about it.”

“What do you think?” Caena asked, she looked curious.

“Some things. Like whether I want to move or whether I want to part with you.” Answer Verite.

“Aww Verite, I didn't know you liked me so much.” Caena hugged Verite from behind. “But why can't you see me if you move?” Caena asked.

“...”

Verite was speechless, Duke Bloome only invited him to stay at his place, he never said he could not visit Blooming Bud.

Caena saw Verite pat her forehead, “You forgot to ask ya?” Tell Caena, let go of her embrace.

“Iya, I feel stupid now.” Verite was still wrinkling his forehead.

‘Kan told you, you should ask the details otherwise you can regret.’ Mefras said, he could be heard holding back his laughter.

‘Shush you, you were just silent when I went into this misunderstanding.’ Verite sent out a searing picture of the gaze to Mefras.

‘Ouch hot hahaha.’

Hearing the innocent Mefras Verite starts ignoring him and starts talking to Caena.

“By the way Caena, you know where Duke Bloome lives? I'd like to check it out if I can.” Verite asked, if he was going to stay in a new place at least he could do the survey first, he didn't even know where Duke Bloome lived, at least, he needs more information to make the right decision.

“Ah now you mention it.. I don't know where Duke Bloome lives.” Caena replied, “It feels strange we don't know where the owner of this city of ours lives.” She's saying.

“I don't think it's so strange, Azalea city is a big city.” Verite thought. “I'll ask Mr. Jardi only later.” Verite.

“Then I want to join Verite.” Say Caena.

“Huh why?” Verite asked.

“I wonder what our city lord's residence is like and I want to know where you will stay as well so I can visit you if you don't bother.” Caena explained.

“Ah of course Caena, if I decide to accept it I will be happy if you visit me, you are my friend.” Verite.

‘Having friends who care about you is good.’ Mefras said, ‘Other than a friend like Caena who took the initiative to keep in contact with you after you move is a step.’

Verite felt a small part of the regret in Mefras' words.

“Alright, today it is getting dark, we will ask with Mr. Jardi tomorrow, and if close we will visit Duke Bloome's house.” Verite.

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The next day Verite and Caena came to Mr. Jardi's office, entered the room they saw Mr. Jardi take a glass of water from the cooling machine that Verite made and drink it, he said, he seemed to be enjoying the glass of cold water.

Realizing that Verite was already standing in his office he put his glass on his desk and then sat down in his chair.

“Verite and Caena, what's up?” Mr. Jardi asked. “Do you guys want to check the cooling machine?”

“Iya and no Pak.” Say Verite. “How is the machine?” Verite asked first.

“Functional,” Replied Mr. Jardi “I started adding its contents today and I have not seen anything that can harm from this machine.” Mr. Jardi looked at the machine he used, “I'm sure if you sell it you will get a lot of money.”

“Yes, that is my plan if we pass the security trial stage then I will sell it and scheme it to Duke Bloome because he offered it to me.” Say Verite.

“hahaha..’ Verite and Caena laughed awkwardly, they did not know how to respond to the caretaker Blooming Bud complaining about the ruler of their city.

“Speaking about Duke Bloome there are things I want to ask,” Continue Verite, “Where does Duke Bloome live?” He asked why he came here.

“Ah residence Duke Bloome, yes I know where the mansion he lives in, I guess you guys never get past him while doing your job.” Mr. Jardi said.

“Huh, is the place close to Bloom and Gloom?” Caena asked.

“If you say near the answer is no but you can walk from there to Duke Bloome.” Obviously Mr. Jardi.

“Ah that explains why I met her on the road.” Verite recalled their first meeting, Duke Bloome who showed his money negligently.

Or maybe it wasn't negligence but a sense of self-confidence when he used to beat up all the goons who were willing to try to rob him.

“Will I show you the direction” Mr. Jardi picked up a paper and started drawing on it.

“From Bloom and Gloom you can pass this place and use this road” Pak Jardi gave a map of the picture and showed the direction to Duke Bloome place.

Verite noticed the clues, it seemed like the path he was going through was not too complicated.

‘I miss the same gps.’ Mefras commented suddenly.

‘Gps?’Verite asked.

‘Iya, basically it is a map that can show the location and location of your destination, if you move your location on the map will move.’ Mefras explained.

‘Ah interesting, maybe I can make it.’

‘Please make my talk construct first.’ Mefras pleaded, he did not have the ability to speak while controlling the construct completely limiting the way of his communication.

“Verite are you okay?” Caena asked, it seems like Verite and Mefras' communication made her lose concentration in the real world and made her look like a daydreamer.

“Ah yes, I'm fine,” Say Verite.”All right, now that we know where Duke Bloome lives, let's go Caena.” Verite quit Mr. Jardi's office but not before thanking him for his help.

Jardi waved as they left.

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Verite and Caena walked towards Duke Bloome's mansion, they walked through the bustling market as usual, while walking Caena spoke to Verite and asked:

“Verite, lately you are a bit often daydreaming huh?” Caena said.

“Huh, What do you mean?” Verite asked even if he already knew Caena's answer.

“You don't know?” Caena asked, surprised that Verite did not realize it, “I often see that sometimes when you talk to people you suddenly fall silent and do not pay attention to the person's words, as your attention is elsewhere.”

‘Waduh, it looks like our conversation caught attention huh Verite?’ Mefras began to speak

“See Kan, your eyes seem to lose focus.” Caena said, it seems like she realized when Mefras started talking.

“Yes, sometimes my mind drifts,” Alas Verite. “I'm still okay kok.” Verite tried to calm Caena down.

“If you want to talk I'm always ready to listen.” Say Caena, look worried about Verite.

Before Verite could reply there was a person running through from behind him and pushing Caena and Verite aside.

“Please! Thief!” Verite heard a scream from behind him.