I don't know why Jevro and I took separate seats inside the plane. Next to me is the vice-president of the monsters department. Well, I didn't know that he was the vice-president because I never saw him in the office. And one more thing, according to Jevro, the vice-president always with the higher ups. He is the one who delivers the reports and he is also the one who tells Alfonso the orders of the Superiors.
"I forgot your name, what is your name again?" I turned to my right side when I heard the question from the Malemyn next to me.
I was between the vice-president and a Malemyn whose name I do not know. But I have also seen him several times inside the monsters department building. If I'm not mistaken, this Malemyn has the power of Gluttony. The power that eats its prey and leaves nothing but its blood scents.
"Yohan.." I sparingly answered him.
I don't plan to talk right now because my attention is on Jevro. Why is Rowan next to him? What if before we reach our destination, Jevro is injured because of Rowan's dirty tricks? Several times, Rowan tried to erase Jevro from his world. In any case, when envy prevails in a person's heart, he will do everything to get rid of the reason for his envy.
"Ah.. Believe me or not, I'm a fan of yours. I didn't think you could kill Acon with just one move. Besides that, I also saw that you can imitate the power of your opponent?"
I would have liked a quiet flight. But why did I have to be with someone who talks too much? The vice-president on my other side is good, he's so quiet.
"I didn't imitate the power of the Chairman. Didn't you see the difference in power between the two of us?" I asked him in a cold voice.
I saw how many times he swallowed before scratching the back of his neck. He probably noticed that I had no intention of talking to him for a long time. I glanced at Jevro again. He is just sitting comfortably while holding a magazine.
"Ah.. yeah! I noticed that the power of electricity you released is stronger. Does it mean, you are now the strongest Malemyn in the whole country? Then Jevro is now second to you?" Being excited in the tone of the man's voice.
And I felt even more annoyed. "Are you trying to get some information from me? If you say I'm number one, why is there no announcement from the monsters department? And please, we're not close for you to act comfortable while talking to me." It's not that I'm arrogant, I just hate talking too much.
I felt the Malemyn move next to me. He adjusted his seat and finally stopped talking. Im pleased, finally quiet. And because it was quiet, I just felt a strange anxiety. I'm inside the plane, but why do I feel like I'm in front of a most powerful monster? This kind of feeling, its making me anxious.
I frowned when I heard the vice-president's finger tapping on my other side. He is quiet but seems to be deep in thought. Besides that, I don't understand why what the mysterious voice said to me keeps repeating itself in my mind.
"I'm sorry if I'm talkative. To be honest, I'm feeling nervous. I'm a black Malemyn but this is my first time riding a plane. Then, you even said, our mission today is too dangerous." This time, Malemyn's voice is a bit weak. Although I thought I would not speak.
I took a deep breath before answering. "Gluttony is your power, isn't it? If you have a companion who can support you, your power is powerful enough to kill a lot of monsters." I don't know, maybe because of my anxiety, I wanted to talk to him.
If my suspicion is correct according to what the mysterious voice said, that deadly plant is currently with us inside this plane. The question is, who among the people on the plane is the Huluwa who is currently pretending to be human? And how strong is he?
"R-Really? That's the first time I heard such words. As I often hear, my power is useless if I can't even get close to the monster." The man is now fidgeting.
I just realized now, this man is actually not an adult. Ah no, he maybe an adult but.. "How old are you?"
He looked at me dumbfounded. "Ah... eighteen..."
I almost choked myself. I scolded him without realizing that he's a child. I gently massage my forehead and peek at him. He really is nervous.
"What is your name?" I asked.
"Clewin Kotrav."
"Then, don't leave my side. Jevro is in my group. He will protect us, don't worry." I told him that to comfort him somehow.
"That... Thank-"
"Jevro will be with me during the raid. Didn't the President of the Monsters department say that there were changes of groupings?"
Clewin and I turned to the man who had been silent earlier. Suddenly, the Vice-president of the monsters department who was sitting next to the window spoke. But let's focus on what he just said.
"There was a change in groupings? Are you serious?" My forehead was deeply wrinkled while asking.
It's impossible that Alfonso won't tell us about the grouping change, because we were talking to him this morning and last night when I brought Devaugn to talk to the mysterious voice on the mana stone. So what the vice-president is saying now is very impossible.
"Yes." His voice was deep.
"When did it happen?"
"Why does it seem like I'm lying, based on the type of question you asked?" In my surprise, he suddenly turned to me and directly looked in my eyes.
How weird, I never felt this pressure when I was facing Alfonso. If what he says is true, it means that groupings were changed when we boarded the plane.
"I'm sorry sir, I was just surprised. Does that mean you will join the raid?"
"That is part of my job. So of course." He answered while looking away at me.
Well, as the temporary administrator of the entire Malemyns and Gwandys, it is the duty of the vice-president to ensure the safety of the entire group. Especially since we are outside our own country. My only concern is the fact that we have a Huluwa with us. What if instead of us exterminating monsters, the opposite happens?
"That's a normal reaction. Even I was surprised by the sudden change." He answered me.
"Then, does that mean, you're the only one with me in the group, brother Yohan?" I heard Clewin ask.
When I looked back at him, I felt goosebumps. I almost stood up straight when I saw the strange smile on his lips. But only for a moment. Or maybe I was just hallucinating because of what the mysterious voice said. I think I'm going crazy.
"Maybe the VP will brief us before we go to the location. And one more thing, we will rest for one night before the raid." I answered him as I felt my glabella.
"Then, vice, can I be in brother Yohan's group?"
"En, I'll keep that in mind." The Vice replied while nodding.
I stopped talking when I heard the teenager cheering next to me. I simply looked at Jevro. He was leaning on the chair with his arms folded. He may take a nap during the flight. I also want to take a nap but my mind is busy with how I can protect Jevro, and at the same time, what I will do if the Huluwa suddenly make a move?
I remained silent and did not respond to what Clewin was saying. And in the end, I didn't realize that I too had taken a nap. Our flight was more than eight hours. When I got off the plane, I was even surprised when Clewin grabbed my luggage.
"I'll carry it, brother Yohan. I'm only carrying a backpack." Clewin said.
The vice-president is currently walking with Alestair. Speaking of the vice-president, I forgot to ask his name.
"In over eight hours of flight, you got your new friend?" Jevro's voice straightened my back.
I saw Clewin's eyes light up as he looked behind me. "Long story. Also, did you know there was a change in groupings?" I looked at Jevro as I answered him.
"What do you mean?" He asked with furrowed brows.
"The vice-president told me that, you will be accompanying him during the raid. According to him, he will also join the fight against two headed snakes."
"That's impossible, I was talking to Uncle before the plane took off. He didn't mention that there was such a change." Jevro said seriously as he grabbed his luggage.
If he's telling the truth, then why did the VP say that to me? The pressure that I felt inside the plane, suddenly came back to my mind. My stares become sharp as I open my mouth to speak again.
"Jevro, we need to seriously talk after we arrived at our destination. There's something I need to tell you before the raid starts." He gave me a serious look before he nodded his head.