6•61 ; Typical Antagonist

(*Sigh* Sarah, don't act dumb when you're not one,) Jary sighed.

(What the hell are you mumbling all alone for?) Seeing her sigh, Sarah became puzzled.

(Nothing, I'm just reminded of my failure of a past. Ugh, even after all this time, I still can't figure out your thoughts, neither could I understand you completely like 'her',) Jary uttered dejectedly.

(Seriously, what the heck are you dejected about? If you keep this sad appearance, your crazy husband might attack me for real!) Sarah scolded, her gaze lingering on the distance where the big shots are bantering about some 'hero'. (And stop comparing yourself to Serena.)

(No, I think he is too busy to care about poor me. *Sigh*,) Jary uttered another dejected sigh.

(For real, stop freaking me out! And stop imitating my little prince's current appearance,) Sarah frowned..

(Tch. What an overprotective mother?)

(As if you aren't,) Sarah mocked.

(Anyway, jokes aside, stop going in circles and ask if you want to ask something,) Sarah nonchalantly said.

(Can I?) Jary shyly asked.

Sarah didn't reply, her eyes fixed on the spectral screen hovering over the table. But one thing is for sure: if this woman uttered any more ridiculous sentences, she would abandon this table and find another one.

(Tch, no fun, huh? Whatever. So, Sarah, what are your kids arguing so cryptically about?) Jary recovered her cheerful countenance and inquired.

Sarah still didn't reply, her eyes following the images of Sora & Void. Just as Jary was starting to get impatient, Sarah posed a counter-question.

(Jary, can there be a person in existence with zero percent code attunement?)

(Eh? Of course not, even an idiot knows that every existence was meant to be born with at least {+1/-1%} code attunement. Otherwise, how can an existence even animate? Why are you asking this stupid question that couldn't be more stupid!) Jary weirdly looked at Sarah, her confusion evident.

(Isn't that right?) Sarah's affixed gaze lost focus.

(What are you going on about? Hey, stop spacing out!) Jary almost had the urge to shake Sarah out of her stupid Nightdreaming.

Luckily, there were people at nearby tables, and naturally, she couldn't ruin her lady-like image.

(Then let me frame this question differently. What if an existence is born with {0%} attunement and could still exist?)

(That's simply impossible! How could anyone... Wait a moment...) Abruptly, Jary's gaze returned to the spectral screen, her eyes falling on Void's image... Ba-dam... Ba-dam... At that moment, her heartbeat quickened, almost bursting out of her b**bs. Because the moment her eyes fell on Void, for a milli-instant, she had the crazy feeling of her gaze being detected, and a brief glance of the void gazing back at her.

No! It must be her imagination! And of course, it's her imagination.

(Hey, are you listening?) As Sarah observed her friend, oblivious to her plight, ogling her little prince as she blushed, she got annoyed..

(Huh?) Jary snapped out of her dazed state... *cough* She embarrassingly coughed and regained her composure. (It's nothing. Anyway, what were we talking about again? Haa... that's right! Like I said, that's absolutely impossible! If, suppose, something like what you just described does indeed exist, could it even be called an existence without animating?)

To her direct statement, Sarah could only wryly smile. At the same time, she couldn't help but worry about Void's future well-being, especially after her little prince caught that unknown fever, which she still wasn't able to disperse the symptoms of.

(Oh my! If it isn't the little prodigy from the Cadzel household.)

While being immersed in her thoughts, Jary's exclamation brought her back to reality.

Sarah frowned, her oceanic eyes refocusing on the spectral screen.

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(Pardon me, Glaze princess. I am Azul Cadzel. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. :)

Upon hearing a voice next to them, Void, Sora, and Irish turned their attention towards the source of the interrupter of their triple play.

Standing there was a short, blue-haired, and indigo-eyed handsome boy who bowed in front of Irish, introducing himself. Well, after getting a glimpse of Void, Irish was not sure about the 'handsome' part though.

Following behind were his subordinate kids from lower rankings of his family and an entourage of admirers trying to butter up and form connections in diverse ways.

[Oh? If it isn't the reincarnater guy?] Void gasped, [he is still alive? Then again, not surprising. He is, after all, an old fox hiding in the shell of a kid.] He thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Sora frowned. Just like her mother, she doesn't like noisy crowds and attention.

Recognizing his name, Irish became a little shocked but didn't show it on her face and greeted back naturally, (Oh my! If it isn't the Prodigy child of the Cadzel household. I am Irish Glaze, the pleasure is all mine.)

Azul smilingly nodded back, not knowing his deepest secret was seen through despite his barely perfect efforts of acting his age.

(Hey, you two! Why aren't you greeting back our young master?) A kid with tanned skin and brown hair pointed towards Sora & Void and shouted.

Hearing his shout, everyone's attention shifted towards the twins wearing dark and pink masks. Seeing their black and white formal attire, everyone unconsciously felt their 'opposing contrast'.'.

(Hey, do you see? That guy has black hair.) One of the admirers in the distance pointed towards Void and nudged his companion.

(Hsss. You're right! my mom told me that those with black hair are dangerous. She warned me to stay as far away from them as possible.)

(I know, right?)

[Tch. Here we go again.] Void internally frowned. For some reason, people always avoid him due to him having black hair. This is also one of the reasons why he rarely goes out with his aunt and Sora. He asked his aunt about this weird issue, if it could even be called an issue that is? However, his aunt only repeatedly sighed helplessly and didn't elaborate on this matter. She even suggested dying my hair to a different color, but I flatly refused. I mean, what the f**k? Just because those people have some hair complex or whatever. Why do I need to hide my original hair color! Besides, my black hair, which resembles my mother, is the last vestige of her existence.existence.

Due to their failure of lowering their voices, Sora, who overheard them, got angry.

How dare they!

Anyone who insults her brother is as good as insulting her. That's because only she can insult him, and that's final!

However, before she could explode, Azul, who frowned upon feeling the familiar vibes of these twins, thought hard and suddenly recognized them. He hurriedly got in front of the twins and greeted them, thus saving those poor lambs.

(Greetings. Young miss Sora and Young master... Eh?... Hmmm.) Azul paused, not remembering the name of this small fry, who, in a way, was the true cause behind the 'purple nightmare'.

(...Void...) Void blankly vocalized. Subsequently, cursing in his mind, [Tch. Old bastard. You surely proved yourself to be a typical antagonist, who only remembers a beauty's name, huh... ]

[But then again, I shouldn't deny my own beauty. Well, I am a boy. So, it naturally doesn't count in his eyes, maybe?... Unless) he narcissistically concluded.

(Ah? Right! Young master Void, nice to meet you both again,) Azul embarrassingly corrected himself.

(Eh? Sister Sora, Void. Are you already acquainted with young master Azul?) Observing Azul's nervousness and the way he greeted them, Irish curiously asked.

(Eh?... I don't think so?) Sora confusingly replied. Then, she looked at Azul and seriously asked, (Do I know you?)

Azul got stunned. Irish became bewildered. The surrounding atmosphere turned awkward.

Void, who was still maintaining a blank expression, chuckled internally. [I guess even beauties have a hard time remembering brief encounters. Or is she taking revenge for me? Hehe, who knows.}

Shaking his head, Void neared Sora and whispered in her reddened ears. Just before Sora's intense feelings could trigger her 'eerieness', Void withdrew. Subsequently, Sora nodded in recognition.

(Oh! Now I remember, you're the one who jumped into a crack with your guardian 2.12 years ago?)

Huh? What crack?

Hearing her belated recollection, Azul should have breathed a sigh and been pleased that this little girl 'finally' remembered him. However, sensing the inquisitive looks from those around him, including his subordinates, he cursed internally and could only manage a forced reply, (I'm glad you finally remembered me, little miss Sora. However, you didn't need to be so specific about the time frame.)

('Cough' 'cough,' young master Azul, what do we owe your presence?) Sensing the awkwardness in the air, Irish intervened, causing Azul to finally breathe a sigh of relief...

(Young master, who are these two masked bastards? How dare they humiliate you!) The tanned kid, who initiated all of this, couldn't stand still when someone is insulting their young master, spoke.

Sometimes, Azul really wonders whether keeping these ignorant pipsqueaks around him was worth it or not.

Consequently, Void gave a long look to the tanned kid and silently prayed to his grave. After all, he knew, even though his aunt said she wouldn't care, and perhaps she might indeed try her best not to. Nonetheless, in fact, her overprotectiveness concerning them can only be best described as 'crazy'. And now that guy insulted them with the word 'bastard', it's safe to say that he officially made it into his aunt's execution list. Really, what are their parents even teaching kids these days, sending them to their doom. ⚫