Dota 62
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-Town of Misaki.
3rd POV*
Akiha was visibly cautious when she heard Ciel muttering something but after waiting for a few mores seconds, nothing happened. She quickly looked back at Ciel and was relieved that she didn't escape. Akiha thought that she was just catching her off guard to escape but it seems like that wasn't the case. "What was the purpose of that?" she asked narrowing her eyes.
"Haha, you see I made a few friends before coming here Ms. Akiha. They are quite interesting bunch, you will probably be amazed by them" Ciel said smiling at the sky. "Now quit talking nonsense and proceed to the point, who are yo-"
BOOM!!!
Akiha was not able to finish her words as the sound of someone landing was heard. It was baffling for that sound does not feel like a normal human being landing but rather a huge monster. Akiha slowly turned her head at the source before widening her eyes in exasperation, as a member of Demon Family, she was trained to sense any supernatural being since birth.
Yet the dread that Akiha is experiencing right now is far above normal, her honed senses instantly recognized that these two are not normal monsters, they are terrifying ones. This made Akiha wary, she raised he guard to the highest while Kohaku who was hiding on the sides also revealed herself. They could not afford to be casual in this situation especially when their opponents are being they could not comprehend.
"Sigh, and we just mentioned not to do anything rash. Are you that in hurry to embrace death?" Lawrence's tired voice was heard from the dust, he seemed to be reprimanding Ciel who just chuckled in response. "Aiya, she was hard to deal with. Though I could escape in this situation without you two, why are you here anyway?" Ciel asked confused.
She is aware that she could exhaust Akiha Tohno if she just keeps up the fight, there is no reason for the the two of them to come and do damsel in distress. "Ask her" Lawrence shrugged passing the responsibility to Arcueid. "What are you talking about? Of course I came to help a friend! You are clearly in trouble, should I dispose of this girl right now?" Arcueid answered naturally.
They were just about to return earlier when Lawrence informed her that Ciel was about to intrude a house of Demon making Arcueid worry, it appears that her worries has been correct judging from the high degree burns that Arcueid can see on Ciel's body. She finally made a friend that could somehow understand her, she wanted to at least cherish this one before this girl receive her salvation.
"Sigh, how stupid" Ciel sighed shaking her head however her words was betrayed by the smile plastered on her face. She was feeling pretty happy at this moment because in her life, all she experienced was being treated like an heretic. Roa killed all people in her village while using her body, of course she was conscious when that happened.
She was fully awake when the church experimented with her body, killing her in the most brutal ways for a whole month before being branded as a heretic. Then she was used as a tool in the Burial Agency to handle difficult quest for reasons that her being immortal. Ciel's life experience are mostly terrible, she would greatly appreciate an act of genuine kindness.
"Hey, that is not how you greet your savior!" Arcueid was ticked off by her answer so she pouted at Ciel. "Yes, yes, savior. Now your job is done, can we leave already" Ciel just shrugged it off infuriating Arcueid. The two started bickering around while walking to the exit, this action of theirs angered Akiha for she also has her pride.
She glared at the two before shouting, "Stop right there!" her words were effective because Arcueid and Ciel just then remembered the young lady from before. "Oh… right, you are still here" Ciel muttered scratching the back of her head. She almost forgot about Akiha because she was too indulge in arguing with Arcueid.
"What is that supposed to mean?!" Akiha was aggrieved by how she was treating her, first she entered her home without permission and now she is treating her like an air? How could Akiha not offended by such treatment. "Hey, hey, we are talking here. Don't disturb us little girl" Arcueid also intervened squinting her eyes at Akiha.
Akiha was getting more infuriated because she is becoming the bad guy here! She is just protecting her house and the people inside of it, how come she is getting wronged like this? "Arcueid, Ciel. That's enough. You two are in the wrong here" Lawrence finally spoke reprimanding the two who got quiet. They just looked away grumpily not wanting to hear Lawrence's long lesson.
"Obviously you intruded this house yet you are acting like you are doing a good thing. Also, Arcueid don't support her, every actions has its consequences. If the consequence doesn't befall then I will be the one who will drop it" Lawrence said seriously, he can't have these two stray from the proper path. He at least want them to have a proper morals so that they could live properly in this world.
Akiha's eyes fell into Lawrence's figure, she could not help but want to thank him right now. He was the sanest of the three of them! In Akiha's eyes, Lawrence is literally glowing right now. "Okay stop that gaze. I am not doing this for you but for the future of them. Don't think too much about it" Lawrence twitched his lips being victimized by that gaze.
His words made his standing even greater within Akiha's eyes, not only he is a fulfilled young man but also humble, he reminds her of his elder brother! Lawrence could only shake his head seeing that his words only made it worse. "We owe you an explanation. You two can go now, I will explain it by myself" Lawrence said gesturing the two to move away.
Akiha smiled happily hearing it, she doesn't really want to stay in the same space as those two because they are too unpredictable for her. She would rather spend it with this young man who has a clear conscience rather than the troublesome two. "Huh? You are staying here? Then I should stay too!" Arcueid responded to Lawrence's words.
She specifically invited Lawrence in this town to spend time together, she refused to let that chance go. "No woman, go away. We will be having an adult talk right now, we don't need some kid to disturb it" Akiha devoid of any fear rejected Arcueid's words. This courage of her surprised the three, they don't know where she gained it especially when she is currently being cornered by three enemies.
"What did you say?! I am not a child!" Arcueid shouted gritting her teeth. 'Yet you act like one' Lawrence could almost hear that statement just from the expression on Akiha's face. "Now, now. Let's stop fighting shall we? Can you lead us to your parlor?" Lawrence asked Akiha giving her an amiable smile.
Akiha closed her eyes and gestured to Kohaku to lead them. The maid was quick to uptake so she just followed the orders of her lady. They reached the parlor where all of them took a seat with Akiha and Lawrence having the most important ones. "So? Can you elaborate the explanation you wanted to say? I am already extending my generosity by letting an intruder enter my house again" Akiha asked.
She was still wary of them despite having Lawrence in a brighter light. "Certainly. Have you ever heard of Michael Roa Valdamjong?" Lawrence asked sipping the tea that Kohaku brewed. The name he mentioned made Akiha and Kohaku stiffen, they are clearly aware of that for reason them being part of a Demon Family.
"….Why did you mention the Serpent of Akasha here?" Akiha asked seriously realizing the heaviness of the situation. Lawrence was happy that they are aware of who he is, this will make the talk easier. "Because Roa has already reincarnated" Lawrence stated simply however the smart Akiha instantly comprehended what this connection means.
She widened her eyes and now has a look of grave on her face, "Are you suspecting that he has descended into one of my family members?" Akiha asked biting her lower lip, she doesn't want it to devolve like this. The mere thought of killing one of her family members is already nauseating for her.
"Precisely, all of us are aware that Michael Roa Valdamjong prefer to reincarnate into wealthy and powerful families. Your family is one of the main suspects. The Nanaya Family was eradicated years ago and we could not mess with the Ryougi Family. It is the process of elimination, we reached the conclusion that Roa will drop towards the Tohno Family" Ciel took over and stated. Heavy silence took over the room as Akiha contemplated with her reasoning.
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