Re:START/If {Book 1.0}
Chapter 58: Aswad 5 of 15 “To Love” (Part 01)
The rain did not stop, the waves grew bigger and rumbling in the sky more often heard with flashes of lightning. The bodies that were lying on the rocks were swept away by the waves, while those on the deck began to roll and fall down as the corvette's body shook with the waves. The fire that had previously ignited was huge and the burning wooden ship next door began to extinguish. It left the wreck of the ship that began to be inundated, half-drowned and increasingly damaged by hitting the rock many times.
Domination of the sound of gurgling rain on the iron floor and the waves that hit the natural dock, the silence was gloomy under the storm. On the bridge of the Corvette ship anchored on the rocks, gathered the 30th Princess of the kingdom of Moloia with the four Fairy Soldiers.
Inside the steering room, the bright purple-haired Princess stood up to listen to Letda Laura and her comrades' explanations. The water from his hair and clothes dripped, the cold grew and he shivered occasionally. However, the woman wearing the dark red dress kept a serious face and kept asking for a detailed explanation from them.
“That's what the young man told me. He used a kind of telepathy to give me that information. If he is indeed the Black Element that Rhea meant, we better not make trouble with him, Master.”
After hearing Laura's long explanation, Princess Ulla's glance turned her gaze and leaned against the iron wall behind her. He covered his mouth with a palm and muttered, “Is that young man really the individual that Rhea meant? The long-awaited Singularity Mother and listed in the Mahia Core System?”
“Singularity?” Laura looked confused, as did her four colleagues.
“Ya ..” The figure with the purple-haired teenager's body stared, stopped leaning and looked at her face began to look interested in what Laura said. While taking one step forward he said, “A privilege or also called Oddity, an oddity that can change the arrangement of the universe.”
It made the fairy soldiers speechless, in a mixed sense of disbelief anxiously. Seeing the figure of the Master who gave them strength rose up in a strange way already made the Fairy Soldiers doubtful, plus it made them even more confused what to do.
“Master Or’iama, now we have what? After the Mini Fusion Reactor of the warship next door exploded, it was likely that the A.I in the kingdom had already received its signal and would hold an important meeting related to the war. If we do not return soon, this land may return to war time again ...”
“Ah ..” The woman in the red dress showed an expression of not caring too much about it, as if she had something more interesting to do. Putting on a slightly pouting face, he lightly said, “Most likely we will only have another month or two before they make a final decision. It is very rare for the A.I to issue the same decision, there will definitely be a debate.”
“Then, means we should return to the kingdom immediately?” ask Laura.
“Not ...” The purple haired woman gave a small grin, put her index finger in front of her mouth and said, “There is something I want to do before I go back. As long as you can return to the world, there is something you want me to make sure.”
“Sure ... what?” Laura was a little anxious looking at that expression, stepped back and swallowed the saliva heavily.
The lightning light that struck outside briefly entered through the window, at a glance making the face of the woman's figure of long purple hair was clearly visible. Standing in the darkness of the room, the Princess raised her hand and pointed at the blonde-haired Letda before her, then asked, “Purwarupa, are you carrying a supporting weapon to use Parva Nuclear?”
“Ja-Do not say ... You ...”
“Yes, as you think. If he can't prevent something like this, it's not a Singularity called Rhea. We do a test run on him, this small test will definitely be interesting.”
The woman in the wet dress and hair stepped to the right, spread her hands to the side and turned. In a satisfied smile, he looked up and continued to take steps to the right and left as if dancing.
“What are you waiting for?” The purple haired woman stopped, stood straight and looked straight at Laura's eyes. While putting on a big smile he said, “Let's start the preparation, I can't wait to make sure of that! I can't wait to see it! One of the secret forms of this world!”
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On the first floor of the Ordoxi Nigrum store, several people gathered to do the task that Odo had given them. All of the teak leaves on the sack had been shaped into containers, pounded neatly and brought into the kitchen by Isla for tomorrow's use. After they finished making the container, they all immediately continued to process foodstuffs to make Nungget which will be sold later.
Ritta takes care of the meat milling and steaming, while Elulu and Isla process the meat that has been soft to be mixed with other ingredients, then coated in egg yolk and panir flour. All Nuggets that have been prepared on trays, then will be stored in the refrigerator in the kitchen to hold until tomorrow.
Assisting on different parts, Mattari got the task of making Mayonnaise and other extra sauces with his sister, Sittara. The two of them sat on one of the tables in front, stuffing the materials into the wooden basin and shuffling it manually.
In contrast to the women who worked compactly and regularly, Matthew and Totto had absolutely no duties and just sat at one of the tables until their herbal tea ran out. They daydream, wanting to help women but not knowing what to do.
In the same room on the first floor, Mavis and Fiola simply fell silent without throwing a comment or even making a sound for those working. The coldness that felt did not make them piqued, the thin aura of Mana emanated warmed the body after the rain. The gurgling sound of the water falling down heavily, from the window it was clear the rain was showing no signs of easing even though it had more than five hours passed.
For Mavis, the togetherness in the room brings a little warmth, making her mind feel a strange pulse and a smile begins to appear on the look of her face. For the blonde woman, the scene was a little different from the servants who worked at the Mansion - it felt a little sincerity in it and they sweat not just for earning a mere wage.
In the middle of his daydream, suddenly the sound of the door opening, he heard some footsteps cluttering the melody of rain. The woman who was sitting raised both her legs on the chair immediately turned her head. His blue eyes saw his son coming along with a few people, at first glance shocked and in true wonder.
Odo's invisible air protector removed it, stepped in and said, “It's done making the container, huh? Fast also ...”
The young man came along with the two Moloia women, they both walked in after Odo and looked a little grim. But that is not what makes Mavis curious, but Batita who carried her son. Mavis knew the little boy Odo was carrying was the son of one of the women who was working in the kitchen, but she did not expect to see him holding someone else's child like that.
“Oh, does Suigin wake up?” matthew asked as he got up from his seat and immediately walked towards Odo.
“Hmm, she was whining in the room, so I brought her here.”
“Ohoh, what's wetting again?”
“Eng, I don't think. The bed is not wet, anyway.” Odo handed the passive little boy to his father, then with a faint smile said, “Maybe he wants to suckle his mother.”
“It doesn't seem like it, Mr.” Matthew raised his daughter high, then kissed the little boy's cheek spoiled. With a sense of happiness the man's blonde hair said, “You want to play with papah, ‘ right? My little suigin, muah~!”
Suigin looked very reluctant. The child's face, which usually looks lazy and sleepy, quickly turned red, his eyes glazed and looked like he wanted to cry. Matthew stopped kissing her at the sight of that, cradled his son properly and said, “As indeed he wants to be with his mother.”
“Thank you, Mr.” The blond man immediately turned around, walked towards the kitchen and said, “Honey, Suigin seems to miss you! Duh, spoiled base ~ Very similar to us anyway this child~!”
“Eh?” Isla immediately washed her hands in the sink, dried with an apron and came out of the kitchen. Suigin immediately reached out to Isla, as if she was more at home with her mother than her father.
“Yes pardon ..” Isla immediately held her daughter, then with a typical sleepy and limp face she said, “Padahat only briefly left ...”
Immediately turning his gaze away from the family, Odo turned his head back and looked at Di’in and Ra’an with a flat-eyed look. He sighed at a glance and in a slightly pressing tone said, “Can you replace him in the kitchen? You guys tried it this morning, ‘kan?”
“Help in the kitchen? Isn't the time very limited?” Di’in looks anxious, look at his eyes restless and pressing, “Rather than doing useless things like this, we better report it to the city government! We have to evacuate people in this city ...”
Odo just put on a flat expression, not paying any heed to the mole and turned to face the two women. Squinting sharply, the young man with black hair asserted, “I told you earlier, just obey my orders. What makes this situation is basically you, do not protest much and just believe in my words .... Why .... The people of Moloia are always quick to doubt something? He said to believe me. You know, long ago it sucks.”
Di’in flinched, lowered his head without being able to retaliate. He felt unable to reply to the young man's words or do anything to deal with the situation. Turning his gaze towards Ra’an, his partner also wore a similar expression.
“Good ...”
Together with Ra’an, the brown-haired hairdresser walked towards the kitchen with a grim expression. Passing Odo, bowing his head and mute in his steps. Highlight Odo's eyes followed the two women stepping up, narrowing their eyes slightly and saying, “Try to enjoy more of the obligations you get. I gave one sentence that suits you ...”
The two women stopped, turned back to look at Odo and looked in wonder. Raising his right hand and pointing at them, the young man in black hair said, “Don't choose a job you don't like! Because the obligation in it is one way of life, forming your own identity.”
Mimic Di’in face immediately looks annoyed to hear such words, he stared intently and fiercely replied, “Speaking as if it was easy! Those are the words of people who from the beginning have been strong, people who are able to choose the path with their own strength.”
“What is so right?” Odo stopped pointing, then with a small grin said, “Are you really sure you think a weak person cannot choose his own path?”
Di’in's mouth only opened, without being able to pull out a sentence and began to close back rigidly. His face began to shrivel, feeling unable to win in arguing. What the young man said sounded always right, but that doesn't mean it's good or suitable for someone like him.
Choosing not to prolong the debate, the lady tied the pigtail turned around and went towards the kitchen. Ra’an remained standing in place and gazed towards Odo, not following Di’in as feeling different things in mind.
His face seemed to be expecting something, he took one step to Odo and asked, “What ... You want to create such a world? A world where people are free to choose their own path ..”
“Not ...” Odo answered without hesitation, put on a small smile and added, “I just want to give a chance to those who want to choose their own path. The future is not something that others give, but it must be achieved with their own hands.”
The sentence touched Ra’an's mind, making the blonde woman's chest gurgle strongly. Desire and perspective so pure, it began to grow a sense of admiration for the young man. He could not trust Odo completely, but what he wanted to do was not too bad for Ra’an.
“I know people like you.” Ra’an smiled slightly, turning around and stepping into the kitchen he said, “Hopefully you can maintain your idealism until the end.”
The atmosphere became awkward because of that conversation. Seeing the two Moloia women go to the kitchen and help Elulu without any burden, Isla and Matthew who passed them a little staring flat with a look of dislike. Not only them, almost everyone in the place was disturbed because of the existence of the two of them.
Fiola gave off a fleeting murderous lust, recalling the incident while on the dock last winter. Immediately getting up from the seat and approaching Odo, the brunette asked, “Master Odo, why do you care about them? Those guys are from Moloia, ‘kan? Isn't it better that we hold it and be interrogated?”
“Huh?” Odo put on a nonchalant expression, looked away and tiredly said, “I told you they are not enemies. After all, when it comes to the necessary information, I have it. Ms. Fiola did not have to think about complicated things, just leave it to me ...”
Odo walked past that Huli Jing, went towards one of the tables and began to arrange the three chairs lengthwise. Taking off his shoes, the young man with black hair laid his body on the chair and closed his eyes with his arms. Seeing that everyone fell silent, staring in wonder at the young man's behavior.
“Kok even slept, anyway?” Fiola's brows twitched, his eyes turning dark and looking angry.
“I haven't slept last night ..” The young man slightly peeked over the sleeve of the shirt, then lazily said, “At least give me an hour to rest. Rain like this is good for sleep, loh.”
Fiola was stunned to hear that, his anger instantly extinguished and guilt started to spring to mind. He knew the young man did not sleep at all after seeing the results of what he had done all night. Immediately looking towards Mavis, the Huli Jing was shocked to know that a sad expression appeared on the blonde woman.
Lowering his legs from the top of the chair and touching the surface of the wooden floor barefoot, in a limp voice Mavis asked, “It is not more comfortable if you sleep on top, My Son? There's no bed?”
Odo woke up again with a limp look, then immediately removed his perforated robe and used it as a blanket. Cowering his body, with a buzzing sound he replied, “I'm lazy to go upstairs again, here alone it doesn't matter. As long as it is not noisy I can sleep ..”
Mavis just looked at her son, putting on a slight smile that reflected the sadness. Fiola did not know what was in the mind of his employer, but clearly the blonde woman thought highly of her son. Taking a light breath, Fiola sat back to his place at the same table as his master.
“Thank you, Fiola,” Mavis said without looking at the Huli Jing.
“Not a problem, Mistress.”
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