Kojo walked out of the school. He'd spent so much time had passed so it was sunset. Kojo was nervous. He promised the girls that he'd meet up with them but he'd gotten so carried away with talking to Lloyd that he'd lost track of time. He stopped walking and turned to look at the tower.
He'd heard everything Lloyd had to say about the structure and order of things and while Lloyd himself still thought it was just a theory with the only proof of its legitimacy being Kojo's existence. He wanted Kojo to accompany him to the next meeting of the scientific council and use him to propound his theory. Kojo however didn't like that idea as that would draw too much attention to him and as it was tested and proven that there were powers who were interested in him he didn't want to give them any leverage against him.
So, instead he took out a book and gave some of the knowledge from his world to Lloyd. Not too much but just enough to appease the mad scientist.
( So a legit mad scientist. Guess a mad man after knowledge is a given in every advanced society . Let's see if you can get him to make some of the machines we had back in our World.)
" Or..."
( You can't seriously be thinking about going back. Your body was destroyed in the explosion. Who knows what will happen if you attempt it. This body may come undone and then...)
"No. Ok yes it did cross my mind but naah. It'd be too much if a hassle."
( Yeah but did you have a family. You had parents and a little sister.)
" Yeah." Kojo said passing by as three children,a girl and two boys played.
" But it's already too late. There are too many things that are unknown. Besides I've still got something to do here. I'll think about going back to see my family after I've stopped this demonic resurrection.
Ricci and his men were arming themselves to carry out the mission. Oslon wasn't present and had gone over to the Empire. The Goblins Of Decorum were called back by their commander,Krone, due to their main force being pushed back by the knights and raiders present led by the two chief knights Mordekai and Malakai and the Raid Chief Jack. It didn't look like there would be any of them present anytime soon.Ricci took advantage of this and ransack his lab and took everything of value including the pod with the humunculus body. Ricci didn't know what it was but he was sure that he'd by all means get some weirdo out there who was into this stuff and would pay a fortune to get it.
" Alright move out " Ricci said. A spy hid himself and watched the group prepare for their operation before disappearing.
Sol in a bath at his residence when the spy appeared to make his report. Sol nodded and dismissed him before getting out of the bath.
Kojo sat at the dining table with the royal family for a banquet. He'd arrived late and just as he'd feared he'd got scolded by Sharone for being late. As they dined Billiam as usual was bragging while the king and Sharone were discussing some matters.Lin and Sasha were having a talk while Koniko just concentrated on the food. Kojo sighed. He wondered where Klara and Adriana were. The two of them were supposed to have joined them about two hours ago but hadn't been seen. Kojo couldn't help but have a bad feeling.
Adriana and Klara walked toward the dining room. It took several minutes to wake Klara up and even more for her to take a bath and get dressed. Klara wore a sour expression as if she didn't want to go. They decided to pass by the gardens. It was a full moon and a beautiful night. Fireflies flew around and the flowers appeared to low in the moonlight.Adriana noticed a flower,a blue rose. She lowered herself in order to inhale it's fragrance. She heard a sound behind her. A muscle bound man had Klara in his arms. A cloud covered the moon.She squirmed but could break free. Adriana quickly moved to defend her cousin but was caught by two men,one at each arm and a third out a cloth infused with an anesthetic on her face knocking her out.
" Bag 'em." Ricci took the cloth off of Adriana's face. Klara was equally knocked out.
" This is a big catch boss " one of Ricci's men said.
" I can't wait to" another said grabbing Adriana's breasts. No sooner had he done this done Ricchi punched him.
" You fool. We came here for a purpose not pleasure." Ricci said. Two more of of his meen appeared.
"We searched the palace Treasury we didn't find the Cube." They reported.
" Figures. But are you done with the world extration? " Ricci asked
" Yes. We've cleared the treasury and left only a handful of coins ." They replied.
" Good. Well ask d for ransom and since they won't be able to pay they'll have no choice but to borrow. Then well frame that Bishop for these crimes and start a war between this Kingdom and the Holy Land of Ezkanur then plunder both sides.
"That Cabolt thought he could use us but he's the one who's being used." One man said.
" Yes,he and that loser of a prince" another said. Adriana's eye twitched. Ricci noticed the movement but brushed it off then glanced at the man he'd just punched.
" When were out of this place you can do what you want with them." Ricci said walking away.
"Alright let's move out" he ordered disappearing. His men took the girls a and took one step vanishing just as the cloud moved away from the moon and it's light illuminated the empty garden.
" So Kojo,have you thought about my proposal?" King Gorges asked.
" Yes your majesy. I thought it over and discussed it with my friends and..... I'll have to decline." Kojo said.
" Hmm. You must have put in a lot of thought into this but are you sure?"
" Yes,your majesty ,I'm sure." Kojo replied.
" Well that's a shame." The king replied. A maid brought a tray with red wine. The king nodded and she served them.
Kojo took a sip of the wine.
( Poison has been nullified.)
" Poison?" Kojo looked confused.
Just then the queen collapsed just as the king was about to take a sip himself.
The whole place became silent, everyone was stunned. The king quickly went to his wife's side and with a signal from Cabolt who was standing in a corner, guards came toward and pointed thier weapons at Kojo and his friends.
" Ok what the F's going on?"
( You're being framed.)
Kojo looked at Cabolt. There was a faint smile in his face.
" Of course it was you." Kojo said softly with an expression that showed he was not surprised.
" Call the Physician. Hurry!" The king yelled to his servants. Blue viens began to spread over queen Morgaine's body. Kojo stood up and the guards came closer blocking his way.
" What's the meaning of this" Sasha demanded.
" I'm sorry Lady Sasha,but you're all under arrest for the attempted murder of the queen." Cabolt said.
" But we didn't do anything." Lin said.
" You're right you didn't but he did." Cabolt pointed at Kojo.
" Look at his face,he's not even trying to hide his guilty expression."
" Guilty expression? My face is like this cause this situation is so cliché. This is one of the oldest tricks in the book.I must have overestimated your abilities." Kojo said.
Cabolt was furious but maintained his cool.
" Sure," a messager busrt into the room.
" Thieves have cleared the treasury." He yelled.
" What?" Cabolt yelled in surprise.
" And we found this note. The thieves kidnapped the princess and her cousin and are demanding a ransom."
" This wasn't part of the plan. What the hell do those idiots think they're doing." Cabolt thought it himself.
Sharone looked at Cabolts confused face and saw that Billiam was equally panicked at the sight of his mother collapsing.
" So this wasn't part of thier plan." She thought. She saw the king was obviously not thinking straight in this situation andcould be influenced to make rash decisions. She stepped forward.
" Allow me to heal the queen." She offered.
" And why should we trust you" Cabolt asked. The king looked at her.
" Please do what ever you can." He said.
" Tch" Frederick looked angry.