Re:START/If {Book 1.0}
Chapter 60: Aswad 7 of 15 “Un/To See” (Part 03)

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The night that came to the coastal city this time felt a little different than usual. Although the dark clouds had disappeared from the sky and the stars were shining brightly within the black curtain landscape, the anxiety of the people who had seen it kept the city crowded despite the time almost pointing to midnight.

The giant skull with a form similar to the Ancient Demon King — The rumors spread in a matter of hours, from Fiola's mouth to the soldiers and city guards, the report said, even to the ears of the small population and the prostitutes in the district near the port.

Torches lit up along the main road, fireplaces were not turned off and chimneys billowed smoke as a sign the residents were still not asleep despite entering the second third of the night. The adults stood guard outside with the soldiers and guards, from the port area to the main gate visible light spots torches and lanterns carried by them.

A few hours after the incident this afternoon, Lisiathus Mylta — The Mayor's successor returned to the city of Mylta with his entourage after finishing his business on the relocation of the Klista settlement and a political agreement with Rockfield Mayor Baron Oma Stein. Hearing the news of the appearance of a figure similar to the Ancient Demon King, Baron Argo Mylta's only daughter ordered the soldiers to be on standby until they got definite information.

In the business district, several important people of the city gathered in front of Ordoxi Nigrum's shop. From the Lorian Trade Union, Aprilo Nimpio and Wicead Richard as representatives came to get an explanation of the incident this afternoon. While from the Religious side of the City, Pastor Siska Inkara and Imam Andreass Rein came alone as representatives of their side. Not only that, from the District of the House of Bordil, the Madam Theodora Mascal also came accompanied by some of the best prostitutes from his place for the same reason as the important people in the place.

As a party representative summoned directly by Lady Mavis, Lisiathus Mylta stood trembling in front of the three-story shop building. He came along with Deputy Mayor Wiskel Porka. But for some reason, the one standing right in front of the building was just a redhead woman who actually did not really understand what had happened in the city.

The people carrying lanterns and torches gathered around him, keeping a distance of several meters and muttering to each other in their respective interests. Within the crowd, a faint voice sounded that scorned the Substitute Mayor.

“Last already .... Though the city was almost destroyed, but as the leader he was not even in place.”

“Mr Argo spoiled him too much. Although she is a single princess, how could the position of city leader be left to such a half-baked girl.”

“You saw that Lady was very angry, ‘kan? I first saw that angry Lady.”

“Hmm, said his son disappeared as a giant skull appeared in the sky.”

“Are we safe because of that Dragon Killer?”

“Entahlah .... But, looking at Lady's expression, it was most likely that a bad thing had happened to Young Master. If Luke's family loses his rightful heir, chances are all his assets will be transferred to Rein's family again.”

“I looked around earlier inside there was also Rein's eldest son. He had a duel with Mr. Odo in the barracks, some say that they are still hostile and stab each other from behind.”

“So, our Young Master is missing because of the Rein family's eldest son?”

“Entahlah ...”

“If the Young Master is dead, it is truly unfortunate. Though honestly I myself have little hope for Young Master. When he saw him duel in the barracks, his figure was very similar to his Father, Lord Dart.”

Amidst their bustling voices, the shop door opened and the person calling Lisiathus Mylta stepped out with her loyal servant, Fiola Shieal. Mavis looks graceful with a white dress that is wrapped in a green toska long vest tightened by a single string. With a pair of wooden shoes at his feet, he stepped out and immediately stared intently at Lisiathus.

Some people from Ordoxi Nigrum company inside the shop building looked out, a little anxious considering that some time ago Mavis looked so angry and continued to cry after knowing Odo could not be found everywhere. Elulu who was also inside the shop briefly looked away, wanting to tell the Light Witch that her son was fine. But because of the ban that Odo passed on to him some time ago, the woman wearing the maid uniform could only be silent near the door.

Elulu glanced at Arca who was also inside the shop, the single brunette braided woman wanted to go back to ascertain what had previously been delivered. Seeing the young man from the Rein family holding a small notebook with a white cover, Elulu's mind immediately felt hollow.

Fiola—Huli Jing who wore a simple brown dress behind Mavis brought her mouth to her ear. Then while glancing towards Lisia in front, the black-brown woman whispered, “Mistress, the woman in front of her is the Mayor of her Substitute. Single daughter of Mr. Argo, Lisiathus Mylta.”

Disregarding Fiola's words, the blonde-haired lady continued walking towards Lisiathus and stood before him. The figure with a beauty that does not fade by time, the embodiment of a masterpiece of beauty — Women who bear the title of the Marchioness nobility is like a figure that is so noble in the eyes of everyone who sees it, making everyone who gathered at the place instinctively bow respectfully because of its majesty. Charisma affects everyone without exception, from prostitutes to priests at once.

This also applies to Lisiathus, a red-haired woman wearing formal black military uniform, who immediately knelt before the Marchioness. Subduing his face with trembling, cold sweat began to pour out upon hearing Mavis' voice.

“Although only temporarily, you understand your responsibilities and obligations as the leader of this city, right?”

Lisia trembled, not daring to get up or raise her face. Under the bright night sky filled with stars, the red-haired female could only resign without being able to reveal her reason. He raised his face and opened his mouth to explain. But when he saw the face of Mavis who looked so heartbroken, Lisia immediately trembled and again covered her mouth with a face down.

“You know, this does sound like I'm just blaming you. But know, as my son continues to deal with this city, he completely disappears from this world and goes to that realm ..”

Lisia was flabbergasted and immediately raised her paled face. He had heard that something bad happened to Odo Luke, but he had no idea what it was. Immediately stood up and walked over, with a trembling red-haired woman asking, “Tuanku, Marchioness Mavis .... What happened to Mr Odo?”

“Ia vanished ...” Mavis narrowed her gaze, gritted her teeth and angrily said, “Odo—My son uses the advanced level of angelic manifestation and completely transforms into a high-level dimensional being! Now ... he is not in this world, even I doubt my son is still alive ...”

Stepping back, Lisia covered her mouth and paled even more. Gazing with teary eyes, the red-haired woman opened her palms forward and asked, “Ka-Then, it means there is still a possibility that Mr Odo is still alive, ‘kan?

“Fragile personality construct that is the foundation of such a great strength, you think there are strong bidis as the foundation of the building of limestone bricks and cement?”

It was not only a regret for not being able to fulfill his obligation as Mayor of Substitute, but because of the sadness over the loss of one of the people who had a major influence on his life. “Cannot .... Why is something like this ...? Want to show her something she deserves to be proud of? But why ... she was instead,” Lisia's mind in her silent cry.

As a mother, Mavis's feelings began to mix with anger and confusion at the sight of the woman before her crying. The blonde-haired woman stepped back until she came to a standstill when she hit Fiola in the back. For a Saint who could judge one's sincerity, Mavis clearly knew that Lisia's tears were not a lie.

Fiola held both sides of his employer's shoulder, then softly whispered, “What's the Madam?”

“What the fuck? Why is everything always easy ...? Why do I always make the wrong decisions ..?”

From the eyes that have been reddened by long crying, the tears flowed again. Mavis covered her face with her right palm, holding back her crying voice in public and trying to stem the tears. But still, the sadness that came back up could not be stopped.

Previously in the mind Mavis just wanted to vent his anger on the redhead woman. Wanting to berate, curse, and absorb to eliminate his sadness. But when he finds out that Lisia is not the only one who uses Odo for his own sake, Mavis feels very contemptible.

Contrary to the sincerity of the woman, the people gathered around them muttered and began to scorn. Selfish, constantly dropping, no self-respect and just being able to talk, most of the people gathered there was no mourning despite having heard what happened to Odo.

Fiola raised his hand from both sides of Mavis' shoulder. Walking beside her employer, Huli Jing said, “Mrs .... For the sentence, you should leave it to Shieal or the officials here. Now you are still grieving ..”

Lisia who heard that immediately wiped her tears, woke up again and shudderingly asked, “Huku ... man?”

Fiola stared intently at the red-haired woman. Walking closer to her representing the master, the black-brown-haired Huli Jing said, “Because of your carelessness as the leader of the city of Mylta, Luke's family lost its only heir.” Fiola frowned, emitting his magic aura and intimidating until Lisia could not say anything. “While knowing the whereabouts of Mr. Odo is very important, you are not at all trying to stay away or provide security for him! Not only that, you often use it for your own sake!” continue with firmness.

Lisia really could not fight back, just trembling and bowing her head. The voice of the crowd gathered louder, absolutely no one defended and blatantly continued to scorn the woman. Most of those who spoke were from the Government, some of whom did not like Lisia to be the interim leader because Argo Mylta was seriously ill.

One of the two people from the Lorian Trade Union grinned darkly and felt that they could benefit from it. Aprilo Nimpio and Wicead Richard did not come to denounce among the crowd, they just kept quiet and thought about business after the city government experienced a change of leadership. They were disappointed because Odo Luke was gone, but for business people it is not very important anymore.

Wicead patted his partner on the shoulder, then brought him closer and whispered, “What do you think, Mr Aprilo? We did miss the opportunity to make a connection with Luke's family, but after the Mylta family left most likely the city will be handed over to Rein as the main administrator of state assets, ‘kan?”

“Hmm ...” Highlight Aprilo looks a little empty, as if there is no desire to take advantage. After sighing lightly he replied, “We do it our way. If Rein takes the lead, bribes are no longer in our options. The only thing we can do is embed the peg even deeper during that displacement term.”

Standing not far from the two people from the Trade Union, Siska and Andreass heard this quite clearly. Since they were both wearing ordinary clothes and mingling with people, whether it was Aprilo or Wicead, neither of them were aware of their existence.

“Traders have never changed,” murmured Andreass in annoyance.

In contrast to that faith, Siska still seems to not believe that Odo Luke is dead. Pain rained down in his mind, but tears could not come out and his heart felt so empty. While putting a palm to the front of Siska's chest said, “It is impossible. This must be a mistake .... There's no way Mr. Odo is gone.”

Andreass who saw his expression was surprised, then he softly said, “Siska, you ..”

At another corner where people gathered, the prostitutes looked most anxious upon hearing the news. The only hope they can get out of the lives of the outcasts is Odo Luke. Madam Theodora Mascal gritted his teeth in annoyance, feeling anxious at the future of his people as the system of government changed.

“But he is the only person from the upper class who cares about us,” muttered Madam of the prostitute district. Glancing sharply at the Deputy Mayor, Wiskel Porka, the bun-black-haired woman was fleeting with hatred. “Againly I will definitely deal with that bastard,” he said softly.

“Madam, how will our fate go forward? If the city government system is regulated by Rein .., surely they will not allow the existence of the district where we live,” said one of the prostitutes to Theodora.

“Entaih, we can only hope for a miracle to happen. In the midst of uncertain times like this, storms do come in turn.”

Everyone has their own thoughts for the changes that will come after the power change later. The Mavis who vaguely heard their words felt annoyed, as if they were all just using Odo for their sake alone. Taking a deep breath, the blonde woman quickly understood that that was the way the upper class was viewed. Those in the upper caste have no mercy, no condolences from the lower classes.

Whereas basically, a leader is just a lackey of people with interests that are under him.

The moment the people in front of the store concluded that Odo was dead and began to choose the steps they had to take in the future, Arca and Elulu who knew that Odo was alive could only look out of the door with anxious expressions. They completely lost the option to reveal the fact, looked at each other and felt guilty towards the people outside.

“Mr Arca, you have activated The Ritman Library, ‘kan?” Elulu anxiously asked.

Glancing at the woman's brown-brown hair, with a slight increase in volume Arca said, “From earlier I activated it! You're sure Odo will be here soon, ‘kan?” The Rein family's eldest son looked anxiously at Mavis and Fiola, wanting to tell them immediately that Odo was still alive.

Elulu began to doubt what she knew, glancing anxiously into the building of the shop and seeing the family of Matthew and the Demi-humans sitting tensely at the table by the door. They also do not know that Odo is actually alive, making people whose lives are fully dependent on the only son of the Luke family filled with anxiety.

Elulu looked back at Arca, then restlessly said, “Ta-So he said he would be back soon .., which is certain Mr. Odo is still alive. We can only wait for him here and hope to come soon before it gets messy.”