Karia was sitting on the ground holding his sword in both hands, at first glance you could see that he was meditating, but he was actually having his own mental training. Without anyone around him to bother him, he stayed still in his room without moving a single finger. A certain leaf of a tree that entered the room ended up being cut in a single instant.
That blade was about to fall on the boy's sword but before it even touched the iron it ended up turning into nothing, it was seen how the boy began to frown in a certain way. At the end he ended up releasing a huge exhausted sigh throwing himself to the ground tired in some way, he got up again taking the sword in his hands looking at her with a frown.
- Shu-chan! Can't you go a little smoother? I'm not Muramasa you know!
He started fighting with his sword while scratching his neck in the process, even though a few minutes ago he was in good shape right now it seems like he has fought someone.
- I thought you had more strength, you only defeated Muramasa Shinji with sheer luck.
- Hey that sounds bad if you say it like that, anyway it was Muramasa who decided it not me
- Anyway you trust too much in the power you have right now, we will have another duel in a few minutes I recommend that you rest.
He let out a huge tired sigh throwing himself to the ground protesting how strict he was with the sword, he couldn't blame him after all it was he who suggested this kind of training.
A few days passed since Airi was kidnapped at the moment Rinne and Rina are in charge of supervising the traffickers so that they do not leave with the rest of the girls who were kidnapped, on the other hand Hikari got some information that in a couple of days they were They would march to Scandinavia with the entire shipment of girls, which brought more problems to the young people.
- Four more days .... And they could leave the island forever and never return.
- You sound worried, are you worried that they will take your girlfriend?
At those words, Karia stood up again taking the sword in her hands, looking at it with a frown, tightening her grip on the handle due to anger.
- She is not my girlfriend! I'm only doing it because she's my friend and clubmate!
- Are you sure? Doesn't your head say the same?
Karia wanted to protest what he was saying but a certain headache was present, he dropped the sword suddenly holding his head due to how strong the headache was, he never had headaches like these in his life, he felt as if his head were being ripped off every time he had one every two minutes.
- W-What .... I-Is this?
- Remember what you lost, you already know these girls.
- What ... Ugh!
Everything was spinning around the boy the more he tried to focus his eyes, the worse his eyes got, he just closed his eyes tightly doing, that recalled a certain thing he hadn't seen in years.
There they were running after a girl with purple hair tied in two two high tails, that girl and Karia seemed to get along so well that they even made a small promise, a promise that was to meet again after a few years.
As he could have forgotten, the headache disappeared when he finished seeing that memory, whenever he had these headaches the memories were present the same as what happened when Rinne and he met, he had the feeling of having seen it before.
- Now I remember ... How is it that I forgot such an important promise.
- I suppose you remember the girl's name?
- Her name .... Ah .... My head is still a mess but, I think I always called her Ai.
- Don't you ever have a connection to something?
He kept thinking about what the sword mentioned about some connection, rather than wanting to tell him exactly, right now he was trying to focus on his mental awareness to be prepared and save Airi.
Airi was his highest priority right now he could not focus on things from his past right now, he was looking at his reflection on the blade of the sword to realize what he wanted to get to, the girl he met years ago was called Hyoudou, Hyoudou Airi.
- Now everything makes sense ... That's why she jump to hug me the day I get to the club, not only her that other girl too.
- You finally remember something young master, well, many of your memories are sealed, not that I want to force you to remember for yourself.
Ashura ended by saying something that caught the attention of Karia who quickly opened her eyes in surprise, with what the boy just heard coming out of the mouth of the sword in his hands.
- What did you just say?! , My memories are sealed!
- Just like you just heard, nothing else will come out of my mouth even if you ask me again.
- I know, although at least I wanted you to tell me a way to recover my memories without having to suffer from headaches.
The boy heard a small mocking giggle from Ashura who only left the boy confused at the action he just did just now, but that giggle somehow didn't look good for him at all.
The boy only heard that laugh from his tutor, Toujou Jin, and now the laugh that the sword was giving him was the same, only this laugh was more mocking than the simple nervous and mocking laugh that his tutor gave him.
- Are you sure you want to know? I don't want you to come protest later, okay?
- Just say it once! …. I don't think it's that bad, right?
The demon of the sword laughed again leaving the boy a little nervous because of that mocking laugh he was giving, somehow Karia could sense that this was a bad idea to ask him.
- A kiss.
- Eh? Sorry, I didn't listen well ... What did you say?
- I'll say it again and I hope you don't act deaf, a kiss.
Karia was left blank when he heard that, a simple kiss would fix his memory problem, he really had to trust the words of the sword, No! That was not the problem he had now, a kiss could fix all his memory problem which would imply that he should kiss Rinne and Airi.
- It must be a damn joke!? How come you propose to kiss two girls!
- How strange, that I know your little friend the blonde would like to be that way.
- Shinsou and I are totally different!
The boy responded with some anger looking at the sword, he let out a huge sigh of frustration right now he did not know what to do exactly, he had so many things in his head that he felt as if he had worked for twenty people at the same time.
But now that he had in mind the promise that Airi gave him, he remembered a certain place in the city where perhaps they could get help instantly, but if his memory was not bad he would need the help of a certain person and he was sure that that person would refuse at his request.
He put his own thoughts aside to take the sword from his hands and put it in a sheath, he left his room heading to where the stairs were to go down quickly without realizing it. Once he was on the first floor he started looking for a certain witch who was lounging around in her cat form all day, once he was inside the living room he found her leaning on the corner of one of the furniture.
- Blair, there's something I want to ask for.
- Yes what happens...Meow ~.
From the cat's mouth came a small yawn, the boy simply could not believe how lazy she was in this way, rather it is assumed that she was one of the strongest witches known from the four islands.
These seven witches are said to be so strong that most wizards and witches are so afraid of them that none of them dare stand up to them. Yes, one of those witches was the boy's familiar, who right now was wondering about that rumor.
- I need you to take me to The Pot of Purple Potions.
- W-why do you want to go to that place?
- I want to talk to someone who works in that place, and if I'm not bad, you know that person.
Karia knew better than anyone that the cat for nothing in the world would want to go to that place, the reason, it would be better not even to talk about her for the moment right now the boy is simply waiting for the approval or perhaps the escape of the witch.
He heard a huge sigh coming from the mouth of the cat who got up from where she was lying down, threw herself towards the ground so that it was later covered by a small cloud of smoke, once the smoke dissipated, a girl from short blue hair with some witch clothes holding her little hat by one side hiding her face a bit.
- For the record, I'm only going at your request Ria.
- It's good that you accepted for good, otherwise I would have resorted to plan B.
- If it is for bothering me all day until I accept, that is why it is the reason that I accept instantly.
The boy began to laugh looking at the tired face that the witch was showing him, he could only just feel sorry for her right now, she had her reasons for not wanting to go to that witch shop. Both left the house in walking towards their destination, neither of them spoke or decided something to calm the uncomfortable environment they had around them, instead they only left the environment just as it was.
Once they arrived at the station where they had to stop, the two got off the train and walked to the district where they would find the witch shop, despite that, the two began to draw the attention of the rest of the people who were in the place buying otherwise, but nevertheless not let this distract them to reach the front of the site.
- With permission, I would like to know if...
- Welcome to The Pot of Purple Potions where I can...Blair!!
- Gihu...
Without saying another word a woman with short purple hair lunged quite quickly towards Blair, who in turn activated a magic circle in front of her body to stop the purple haired girl who was laughing nervously.
- Well, well, as cute as ever, are we fellow witches? Why won't you let me hug you?
- I'm not the one who came to see you, if not him.
- Hmm?
- Hey Piper! How long!, you still remember me?
Karia decided to speak to break up the discussion that both witches would have if they continued with the atmosphere that was to be formed, Piper who heard her name come out of the boy's mouth stared at him for a few moments putting on a surprised face when she realized who he really was .
- Are you really? It can't be seriously you're K...
- I'm the same, but not with all my memories.
The boy managed to cut off what the witch was about to say, who just stared at him seriously, the girl crossed her arms to give a certain look to her fellow witch who only nodded giving permission to what she was about to say. the boy in front of him.
- Seeing that you are already here, you can know what a student does in this dangerous neighborhood.
- Let's say I need some of your help, besides that I think you know that Airi is kidnapped, and if I'm not wrong, both you and Blair were assigned to both of us.
-....
Piper didn't say anything after all she knew that the boy was absolutely right in what he just told her, besides that she was too careless in leaving the little girl alone, it was a total shame to be known as one of the seven witches as well as one of the most well-known Familiar's in this world.
- And what does that have to do with your visit?
- I see you want me to get to the point...I want you to collaborate with us.
- I understand that you want my help Ken-kun but no...
- I know, I know that neither you nor Blair work like they did in the past, but I want to ask you to lend me your powers one more time.
Both witches could only look into each other's eyes with a mixture of their own conflicting emotions, on the one hand Blair could not directly refuse Karia's request after all she was his familiar and could not disobey her master's orders. On the other hand Piper felt guilty for not protecting the person who was always with her during these last years, she really was pathetic right now.
The two of them let out a tired sigh, looking at each other with the same tired expression in their eyes, they both well know that no matter how much he wanted to refuse, they know that the boy would not stop until he got the help of both witches, they both turned their eyes to the boy who was I was waiting for his answer.
- Well I will help you, rather we will help because I am sure that someone is also in this little mission.
- Don't remind me, of the seven witches I am the best known ...
- It's good that you guys did it that way.
- We already know that you would insist until the day came, which would be annoying to both of us.
Both witches answered him simultaneously, both with their arms crossed with their eyes closed, the boy could only laugh nervously while sweating a little he really did not do well at all with women sometimes.
The three of them stayed talking for a few moments in the store about what they would do on the day of the altercation, that until the sound of the door interrupted them to let them see a girl with ash pink hair entering the place, staring at everyone present although more specifically the boy.
- Wow, it seems that there is an awkward moment, right?
- Musashi? What are you doing around here?
- It's Saturday Karia, besides that people are free to walk wherever they want, and apparently you and I have the same idea.
He was giving the girl the right thing right now, in addition to speaking to her with logic she was absolutely right it was a Saturday and if he remembered correctly, Musashi liked to come to the "Therion" district for a popular Ramen shop, they always turn to on their weekends.
Karia got up from where she was sitting simply to approach Musashi who smiled knowing that the boy could really read the girl's mind, the two said goodbye to both witches who would stay to discuss the rest of the plan, on the part of the two teenagers would go to the Ramen shop.
- Did you really have the same idea as me?
- Don't you trust me? Well, in a way I wanted to see if someone from around here could help us, but I see that you have already anticipated all of us, every day I recognize you more as the future king of the four islands.
- H-Hey don't say it so loud you know?
- Hahaha I was just kidding
The two continued walking without losing sight of the people and other races that were in this district, Therion was one of the lower districts well known for having all kinds of people, both non-human and human, helping each other. Clearly this was something that Karia did appreciate from the government that at least there was no racial discrimination as there were in past times, so many sides and wars were formed in the past that she would not want to imagine that another war like the ones that history books tell .
Before he knew it he was already in front of the ramen shop, he blinked several times to see how his friend was already inside the place ordering a bowl of ramen. For his part, the boy entered the place meeting 3 other clients, one of them a terrimorph with the appearance of a leopard, another was of the faunus species, more specifically a deer and finally a user of spirits who had on his shoulder a White Falcon.
- Oh ~ Musashi-chan, Ken-chan, the usual?
- Yep, two Shoyu as always.
- Right away Musashi-chan.
The owner of the store went out to greet his two most frequent customers, in order to leave as he came and prepare both plates of noodles for the two young people, on the other hand Karia was feeling a little uncomfortable because of the nickname they kept giving him, " Ken ", he always wondered the reason for it but nothing came to his mind about it.
Both teens waited patiently for the store manager to finish making both dishes so that they could both eat once and for all, although in a way Karia was a bit uneasy for some reason and this clearly did not overlook the eyes of her thoughtful friend.
- Does something bother you?
- Not exactly but...I feel like something has been bothering me for a long time.
- It bothers you that Iwase-san sits next to you, even knowing that she is three times bigger than all of us and the owner.
- Uchi-han?!
Mister Iwase put aside his plate of noodles to take Karia by surprise who just freaked out with the scream behind him, Musashi for his part could only laugh a little when Iwase was always surprised he always let out his Kansai dialect afloat.
For his part, the boy did nothing but turn to see the older man having the gaze of the other two clients on him, which made the situation even more uncomfortable for him.
- No, no, I just have a bad feeling Iwase-san.
- I see, you two should be careful, I heard that an incident happened at the pier of the central island-han.
- An incident?
Before the boy was going to ask the older one what exactly he was talking about, just at that moment the manager arrived who left both plates of shoyu ramen in front of both teenagers.
When they had both plates of ramen in front of their faces the two of them put their hands together to simply give thanks for the food, before they knew it they were already tasting their ramen.
- As expected of the manager you always have the best ramen Ibuki-san.
- Hahaha, whenever they want they can come they are my most frequent clients along with Iwase, Carmine and Louise.
- It's the only place where Nori and I can relax for now.
- Well what can I say, they have the best moyashi here.
The deer faun called Louise and the spirit user Carmine returned the word to Ibuki who only made himself laugh at the attitude of both, Karia who was looking at the environment could only smile, really this neighborhood was the most normal in what was spoken of discrimination of species or race.
In the other neighborhoods they are classified as between poor and rich, the most suitable races had more dominance over inferior species which from time to time brought problems in the neighborhoods, not only that there was also the problem of hurting the nobles, although this was not it happened in Therion in this small neighborhood everyone respected each other and treated the same whether noble or not.
- By the way Iwase-san, what was that incident you were talking about?
- True I almost forgot, they say they found someone a few days ago dead in an alley-han.
- I heard about that, they say he had strange marks on his body.
- Do you know what it looked like exactly?
- Looks like they are going to make it on the news, Oh! There it is.
Just when they were all talking about that topic on the news, a person was talking about that case, something that made both Musashi and Karia drop their chopsticks in the ramen bowl when they saw the person who was killed.
The two of them had their eyes wide open when they saw the image they had before the image that they just witnessed before their eyes, his stomach was open and it was clearly noticeable that something went through him several times that he had so many holes all over his chest.
- That is cruel, who would dare to do something like that...
- Nothing is known yet, but it is said that he was one of those kidnappers of those girls, whoever did it to him was possibly looking for revenge.
Karia looked once more at the image that was on the digital screen, she suffered a certain chill down her spine as if she had a bad feeling about it, before she said something else to those present in the store a certain voice that came out of her head cut him off.
"You better be careful from now on young master, I think they will be watching him from the shadows"
He could only nod at the words that the sword gave him in his head, he stared at the plate of noodles to try it again somehow it had a certain sweet taste, a sweet taste that somehow was not that of noodles but still I found that flavor in an exquisite way.
While Musashi and Karia were eating their ramen in a calm and serene way in the distance, a certain mysterious figure could be seen playing chess by himself, his eyes were closed so he did not directly notice the companion next to him.
- Will you stay there quietly or did you come to observe your older brother from afar, sir, I am a criminal.
-… I don't want to talk to a dirty cheater observer like you.
- Wow, how funny what you say Hahahaha.
The little boy laughed at what the boy who was next to him mentioned to him, he really agreed with everything, it was true that his own used all kinds of methods to get in the way of people's purposes but something he had to correct it.
- But I must correct you in something, we are more decent than you.
- What are you saying?
There it was he had it in the palm of his hand, he knew everything about this boy since he was born, his birthday, his favorite food among many things, especially his greatest weakness.
- Takamiya Seig Hart, date of birth March 3 of the 2109, height 5'9 measuring 1.72, place of birth ..
- One more word and you'll...
- If you would cut my throat before I break your neck.
Sieg Hart could only sweat cold his spear was directed towards where that boy was sitting once, who right now was sitting on his shoulders with his hands on his head and just had them ready to move them to break his neck.
If it weren't for the mask he had on he could see the face of horror that was plastered on his face, although naturally the observer knew of the face he was putting on right now and more than the boy could imagine.
That child got off the boy's men who felt a huge relief at not having him right behind him, something that if it remained present to Sieg Hart was not to disturb this person was at a level beyond.
- And then what do you need? Don't I think you're walking all the way just to observe your precious older brother?
- As calculating as ever, how much do you know what is coming?
- As much as to know that the person who committed the murder of a few days ago is after your precious older brother.
Just by releasing those words to the boy made his face show a worried and angry expression, really those people would go after his brother and if that was the problem then he should fix it right now.
- Do not even think about it, you could hardly against me, what a difference with those people.
As if he had read his mind, he made the boy's thoughts stop, really this person knows every step that people take in this round world and if he was not bad they even knew the future, the observers are people to fear.
- You will bring the worst of misfortunes to your brother and I'm sure you know it.
- Hmp !, that does not concern you, this is between my brother and me.
- Yes, what you say, but I warn you from now on, you do not want to see a real monster in front of your eyes.
Sieg Hart didn't specifically understand what he was saying but if he was saying it that way it means that something happened to his brother, something very bad happened to his brother before he could kill him.
- Well...it's time for me to leave...Enjoy your brother's humanity while you can.
- You don't have to tell me twice.
The little boy was ready to leave that before giving a little laugh and turning to see the teenager behind him.
- Right, I forgot to introduce myself little Takamiya, my name is Yara, Tsuyuno Yara.
- Takamiya Sieg Hart as you told me before, little critter
- Hahaha you are very funny...That humor will lead you to ruin.
Saying those last words Yara left the place without saying anything else, when he completely disappeared from the sight of Sieg who was simply left in doubt as to what he was referring to.
- My ruin, the murder...And Nii-san ceasing to be human? That is just stupid.
He turned around to look in the direction of the Ramen shop in which Karia and Musashi were still enjoying the plate of noodles, Seig Hart couldn't help but certain memories of him floated in his mind at that moment, the times they were in his weekends to that place to enjoy a noodle soup in a quiet way.
He shook his head at that memory to make it disappear immediately, right now he had a mission that was to sink this island to the bottom of the sea and murder his brother, he could not show another sign of weakness.
- Bye Nii-san, until we meet again...