Kiro heads to the living room , relieved from Luchia's well being . Vallerie enters the living room and turns to him .
-What should I cook ?
-Something light , I know what .
-What is it , tell me .
-Follow me .
Kiro heads to the kitchen and Vallerie follows him . Once he enters in , he says :
-I'm going to need chicken breasts , salt, black pepper , butter, garlic , soy sauce , eggs and dried mushrooms .
-What are you going to do with that ?
-You will see , now help me .
-Alright , what do you want me to do ?
-I'll need you to cook the chicken , add salt and black pepper to it , don't forget , cook it until the skin is golden brown .
-Got it .
-I will heat the oil in a large pot and then I will add the garlic and ginger .
-I wonder what will come out of this .
-One of the best thing you have tried , I'm sure about this .
Vallerie chuckles a little bit , then she continues with her work . After a while Kiro says :
-Now , boil the eggs for eight minutes . Meanwhile I will slice some peppers .
Kiro continues and then he assembles some bowls . Then , he boils some pasta in hot water .
-What ever you are trying to do , it sure takes a lot of time .
-It's totally worth the time, believe me.
"Is this man really the the heartless reaper of Hoggler? "
After a while , Kiro fills the bowls with water , and throws the ingredients in them , finally preparing , dinner .
-What is this ?
-This is what I call ramen .
-Ramen ?
-It's a popular meal where I come from .
-I see .
-Come on , get the bowls and let's go to Luchia's room .
They take the bowls with them and they head to Luchia's room . As soon as they enter , Luchia lifts her head from her bed and she smiles .
-What's that in the bowl ?
-You'll see , try it .
-Both Luchia and Vallerie try ramen , for the first time . Both their faces sparkle and both of them say in the same time :
-It's so delicious!
Kiro grins and says :
-I told you .
-Every time you cook something crazy comes from the kitchen , i think you should be our chef .
-I would , if I wasn't this lazy , besides , I hired you for a reason
They continue eating .
-What was this called again ? - Says Luchia
-Ramen .
-It really tastes good .
Kiro finishes his bowl and he gets up from his chair :
-I am going to sleep , you should too , See you guys tomorrow .
Kiro gets out of the room , then Vallerie says :
-Can I ask you a question ?
-Sure, what is it ?
-Does he know your past ?
-He doesn't .
-Then why did you tell me , instead of him ?
Luchia takes a deep breath , then she continues :
-When he offered me the job , he didn't ask any questions, besides my name and my age . I also wanted to forget the whole thing , and I saw this as an opportunity to start a new life , and I didn't want to be treated as the victim . I wanted just a live a normal life .
Tear drops run on Luchia's cheeks .
-It's a past that I want to forget .
Vallerie cries with her too , and she hugs her .
-Don't worry , I won't tell him a thing , I will never mention it again , I promise to you .
Meanwhile Kiro had taken off his clothes and had collapsed on his bed . His eyes became heavier and heavier , until he decided to close them . Kiro finds himself lying on the flowers of the endless blossomed field. Esgrieth was sitting in front of him , chaining flowers into a crown . She gets up and says .
-Come on , let's go , I cannot wait any longer .
Kiro gets up and follows Esgrieth , continuing his way on finding the end of the what it seemed to be an endless field .
-So , do you have any questions today ?
-I have .
-What is it ?
-I have seen that healing potions are really effective , can you tell me how are they made ?
-Well , as far as I know , the healing potions are made out of purified water , and divine blessed magic .
-Do they work for everyone .
-Yes , humans , monsters , demons alike.
-I see , how is that possible ?
-Well, they say that if you drink the potion ypu are seeking redemption and salvation and the divine powers will grant you that, even if you are a demon.
-I see .
-Someone is trying to wake you up , I think you should go.
-Well , I'll be off , until next time .
Kiro wakes up , Luchia was shaking him , saying :
-Kiro , wake up , come on , someone demands to see you .
Kiro gets up and begins getting dressed .
-Is it Cyrian ?
-No , It's not him
"I wonder who might it be ."
Kiro heads to front door and he sees Vesper waiting for him .
-May I come in Reaper ?
-Make yourself at home .
Vesper enters the mansion and automatically heads to the living room .
"I should start to lock the front gates"
Vesper sits on the sofa and spots Vallerie standing still .
-Glad to see you here Vallerie .
She replies with her voice trembling :
-Glad... to .. see you too .... Mister Vesper .
-May you pour me a glass of wine .
-Of... course .... mister .... Vesper ....
Vallerie pours Vesper a glass of wine , then Kiro enters the living room and says :
-So what's the deal
-This task is different .
-What do you mean .
-It's not meant for the target to be dead
-Can you explain it to me more clearly ?
-Of course , what I want you to do it to burn the mansion of Viscount Rolf the second .
-Where can I find this mansion ?
-It's outside the capital , in the way to the Acadia crossing .
-I see , when do you want it done?
-The sooner the better.
-I see , I'll need some time .
-Well , the reward is 16000 Drezas . I should be off , I want it done until tomorrow , meet me at the stables as soon as you are done .
-Got it .
Vesper leaves the mansion and disappears into the forest .
"I wonder why he never brings any body guards to guard him . "
Then , Kiro grabs some carrots from the Kitchen the he gets outside the mansion , feeding the carrots to his horse .
-Eat well , we will have a lot of work to do .