76 World 4.5
Homura woke up by the morning bells, it was time for the early training. He hurriedly washed himself in the bathroom. After fixing himself he exited the room with heavy footsteps.
The morning food was already served by the table, there he saw Yuna and Shiro eating quietly.
The lady frowned "You woke up late again…" she snorted
Homura tilted his head with a big question mark on his face "Y-Yuna, Can I talk to you for a few minutes?" He asked
The lady stood up from her seat and pulled the male outside the room. They glanced at Shiro before starting a conversation.
"What is it?" Yuna asked
Homura grabbed her shoulders "Where did you find him?! How did you save him?!" He exclaimed with imploring eyes
Yuna pushed him "Save what? What the hell are you saying? Are you still half-sleep?" She asked in confusion
Homura was stunned for a second, then he exclaimed again "L-Last night!! The vampires attacked!! And...and Shiro was not on my side!!"
A slap landed on his face "Homura! Wake up...Are you sleepwalking? None of that happened last night!" Yuna glared at him "You're saying nonsense things.." she added as she went back inside to eat
Homura was left there, dazed and clueless. The slap from Yuna woke him up that no one knew what happened last night.
"Am I dreaming? Is it only a dream?.." he asked himself "B-But...but it felt so real...yeah!! My wound!!" Homura dashed back inside his room
He quickly stripped off his clothes and faced the mirror. His eyes were locked on the mirror, a disappointment was drawn on his face. His stomach was smooth and clean. No traces of wounds or scars or bruises.
He almost took a step back from his reflection "This is insane!" He exclaimed
Then a quick flashback last night rolled inside his thoughts. The unknown man, his long silver white hair that was glowing under the warm moonlight, his cunning smile.
Homura caressed his face unconsciously like he was feeling the unknown man's touch from last night. His fingers went to his lips as he closed his eyes. A voice rang in his ears, the deep and melodic voice was still echoing on him.
It feels like he was feeling a warm breath under his neck.
His embarrassing expression greeted him the moment he opened his eyes.
"Ehhh!! What the heck am I doing?!" Homura jolted in surprise the moment his face turned very red, he was still in front of the mirror.
"I'm not fantasizing about his touches, aren't I?" He exclaimed to himself
AUTHOR: You are such a pervert host
{Excuse me! I'm not!!}
AUTHOR: Yes you are
{I'm not!! Stop!!}
AUTHOR: I guess I need to read your thoughts
{Dang! Just stop!}
'LOVE METER RAISED TO 25%'
{It happened again! It was increasing without me doing anything, it's creepy!}
AUTHOR: I told you already that your emotions and the world's MC are connected to the system
{Scary!}
Knocks were suddenly heard behind the bathroom door. "Master Homura.." Tadashi called out "Pardon my rudeness but you have a visitor waiting for you downstairs" he stated
Homura looked back "I'll be there in a minute…" he replied
He exited the bathroom and fixed himself in the mirror "What really happened last night? Is everything really a dream?" He thought
As Homura traced down the stairs, Yuna's voice was clearly dominating inside the living room.
When he took the last step, he saw the lady glaring directly at an unknown man standing in the middle of the room under the chandelier. Yuna was pointing her sword towards him together with the other squads.
"You dare show yourself to us!" The lady snarled
The man chuckled, he spread his arms in the air "Finally!" He bends down, one knees kneeling on the floor. "It's my pleasure to meet the honorable General Ishii!!!" He exclaimed bowing his head
Homura frowned "State your name.." he ordered
His red fox-eyes glittered under his head "I am Liev Shirohana..the second Prince of Adlacevil Empire" He replied with his sweet and calm voice.
"Raise your head.."
Liev raised his head with a smile on his face. Homura scanned the new face. He had red hair with crimson fox-eyes, thick arch eyebrows and a mischievous lips. His skin was pale like snow, he was tall.
Homura glanced at Yuna and then to other squads "Put down your weapons." he ordered, but Yuna protested "Homura!?" she reacted
"It's okay, he can't kill me, the Mansion has an anti-vampire power barrier, remember?" Homura smirked, "Let's head to my private office"
***
The male took the seat in front of his table, lifting his feet towards the desk "So, What is it that you wanted? Why did you come here alone?" Homura asked directly
Liev smirked, he took a step towards the wall where there are painted pictures "Such a beautiful sight" he chuckled, he then went to the shelves near the window, caressing the books "General Ishii must be very in love with books" he commented
Homura glanced at him with a sharp gaze. "Do you want me to let you speak by torturing your body right here, right now?" he asked
Liev lowered his head "Oh! Pardon my rudeness.." then he slipped out a paper scroll, he opened it carefully. The empty paper glowed up, then letters emerged, forming sentences.
Homura squinted his eyes, trying to understand the words.
It was an invitation.
"My brother wishes to invite you to our land, he seek important help" Liev said
Homura put down his legs and then he crossed his arms. "What kind of help is it?" he asked
Liev walked towards the window once more, he slowly parted the curtains, letting his sight reach the nothingness beneath the horizon. "I would also loved to say it but the Lord wishes to say it only to you" he replied
"Very well, I will seek guidance and opinions from my comrades" Homura said as he slowly rolled back the scroll.
"My mission is over, thank you so much for listening and accepting my request" Liev smiled before exiting the office's door.
When Homura was the only one there, he leaned his head on the chair and sighed "Dang! I don't have enough information about them" he complained
AUTHOR: Maybe the pen have it
Homura pressed the hanging pen on his neck, the hologram showed up, flashing green.
'NEW INFORMATION OBTAINED'
'THE ISHII CLAN AND THE EMPIRE OF ADLACEVIL WERE FORMERLY ALLIES. BUT THE BOND BETWEEN THEM ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH. A TRAGEDY OCCURED ONE DAY, AND IT WAS THE CAUSE OF THEIR DISUNION.'
{So, Is there a traitor?}
AUTHOR: Try to understand the information
{What tragedy is that? This story is getting more and more mysterious}
AUTHOR: Well, it's for you to find out
The door suddenly flew open, Yuna once again glaring at their beloved General who was sitting calmly on the chair.
Yuna walked towards Homura "What the hell are you doing?!" she slammed her palms on the desk "Are you crazy or something?! Why are you kept on deciding things on your own?!" he said angrily
Homura pushed himself on the chair backwards "Yuna, why are you snarling at me like that? Could you just please relax?" he replied
The woman's eyes became dark like she was showing a terror "He is the second Prince of the Adlacevil Empire! Next to the throne as the lord!! Are you dumb?!!!" she yelled
Homura smirked, he turned the chair towards the big glass window behind him "Yuna, Don't use violence every time" he said confidently
Yuna fell silent in a second, then she turned her back "You are the General and the Head of the Ishii Mansion right now, everyone was worried about you" she clenched her fist "We don't want to see you in that state again, Homura" she uttered as she exited the room.
Homura's eyes widened "Yuna! What state are you talk--" he paused when the lady already disappeared in front of him.
{Author, Did you hear that? She said something!}
AUTHOR: Consider it as a clue
{Damn these clues! I need the real information}
AUTHOR: Then try to fill the love meter more
***
Meanwhile, In the Adlacevil Empire…
Liev already arrived, his footsteps were heavy. A servant rushed towards him "What is the report? Did you find him?" his voice were rumbling
The servant trembled in fear immediately when he saw Liev's crimson eyes glaring at him directly "M-My L-Lord, we still don't have enough information about Lord Luca's disappearance"
Liev gritted his teeth "You useless people!!!!" his anger raged out
The servant fell on the floor, shaking in fear "My Lord, P-Please f-forgive us.." he cried
Liev was the dominant and hostile type when angry. He turned his back away and after clicking his tongue in disappointment, the servant was left there with his nerves cracking.
He was so worried about his brother, he couldn't just let him do what he wanted because unlike him, Luca had the curse running down through his veins.
And he was not strong when he was in his child form.
