Kiro wakes up on his bed . He yawns , gets up and dresses up on his clothes and his coat . He leaves his bedroom still feeling sleepy and heads to the living room . He notices something strange , the house had gone quiet .
"Luchia hasn't got up yet ? That's weird ."
Vallerie shows up , then Kiro says to her :
-Have you seen Luchia ?
-I haven't now that I think about it .
"I have a bad feeling about this "
Kiro rushes to Luchia's room , just to find her lying on her bed coughing .
-What's wrong?
-Sorry Kiro , I just don't feel that well to work today , I'm can I take a ...break today?
She continues coughing and Kiro approaches her and puts his hand on her forehead . She was burning from the fever.
-You are burning , how did this happen ?
-I'm not sure , but I'm feeling a lot better now .
She gets up , as soon as she gets up she passes out .
-Luchia !
Kiro catches her while she was falling , and he puts her on her bed . Then he covers her with a blanket .
-This is bad .
Kiro gets out of Luchia's room , then Vallerie approaches him .
-What is it , why do you look so disturbed ?
-It's Luchia , she is sick , she was burning .
-That's terrible!
-Quick , get her water , we need to keep her hydrated .
Vallerie rushes to the kitchen and pours water on a glass , She rushes back to Kiro and gives him the glass , Kiro goes back to Luchia's room and wakes her up .
-Drink this , you need to keep yourself hydrated .
Luchia takes the glass of water and drinks it . Kiro then leaves the room and turns to Vallerie :
-Change her clothes and dress her up light , she should not sweat .
-Of course !
Vallerie goes into Luchia's room and closes the door . Kiro heads to the living room and sits on the sofa worried .
"The only thing that comes to mind is those healing potions , but where do I find them ? "
He thinks about it for a second , then he finds the solution :
"I have to ask Vesper . He's the only one who can provide me with some healing potions "
Kiro gets up and finds Vallerie , who was done changing Luchia .
-I have to get some healing potions , make sure she drinks water and doesn't sweat , take care of her .
-I will .
-Good , I'll be back as soon as I can .
Kiro then leaves the mansion and mounts his horse . It was cold outside , Kiro heads to Vespers mansion . The clouds completely cover the sun's light .
"I guess it's no surprise why Luchia got sick "
Kiro continues his way to Vesper's mansion , then he hears footsteps following him .
-Bloodlust
Kiro's eyes turn pitch black , he senses beastmen following him , into the forest .
"I didn't need this now "
The beastmen block his way . They had changed since the last time Kiro encountered them . They were wearing armor and carrying weapons .
"Now I understand why Hellar and Cassius signed a cease fire . "
There were four beastmen , one of which was bigger than others . It had better equipment and looked more cunning the other beastmen .
"It's obvious the bigger one is their leader or something "
The horse was going crazy , it was jumping from panic .
"I cannot risk to lose the control of the horse , I have to get rid of them quick "
-Time leap
The time slows down . Kiro dismounts his horse and draws his sword , then he charges at the beastmen . He swings his sword and decapitates one of them , then he stabs another one in it's throat , killing it . He pulls his other dagger and throws it at the third beastmen and to finish it he pierces the biggest of them , right through it's armor . The time goes back to normal . The horse calms down , as it sees that the beastmen are no longer a threat . Kiro mounts his horse again and continues his way to Vesper's mansion . After a while Kiro approaches the mansion's gates . The two guards from the other time approach him and say :
-State your business !
-I'm here to meet Vesper , now!
The guard who asked Kiro turns to the other guard and says :
-Tell mister Vesper that somebody demands to meet him .
-Certainly .
The guard leaves and enters the mansion . He comes back again shortly after and he says :
-Let him in .
The guard opens the gates and Kiro quickly enters the mansion , and is greeted by Vesper :
-Reaper , a surprising visit but not an unpleasant one .
-I need a favor.
-What is it Reaper ?
-I'll need some healing potions .
Suddenly , Vesper starts laughing and says :
-You came all the way here , just for some healing potions ?
-Are you going to give them to me or not.
-Yes , of course , how much do you need .
-Nine or ten of them I think .
-Of course , Lilith , bring the gentleman here ten healing potions .
-Sir are you sure , healing potions are .....
-Did I stutter Lilith ?
-No sir.
-Then bring those healing potions right now before I lose my temper .
Kiro turns to Vesper and says :
-How much do I owe you for this ?
-You must be joking , we are associates after all , take them as a gift .
-That's a pleasant favor , you have my thanks .
Lilith comes back with a bag of potions , then she hands them to Kiro .
-I wish I could stay , but unfortunately it's an emergency .
-It's a pity , isn't it ?
-Well , I should be off, until next time .
Kiro leaves the mansion and mounts his horse , heading back to his mansion . The sky had gotten clearer than before , the sun had appeared again . After a while Kiro arrives at the mansion , He rushes inside and goes to Luchia's room . He finds her lying on the bed still coughing , and Vallerie still taking care of her . He approaches Luchia and says :
-Drink this .
Luchia drinks the potion than she lets out a moan , full of anguish and pain . She suddenly starts breathing normally again . Her temperature lowers and she stops sweating .
-How are you feeling now? - asks Kiro
-A lot better , but I'm feeling really tired .
-Take your time .
-What about dinner ?
-We will take care of it , don't worry .
Kiro leaves her room , releasing a sight of relief .