Lord Death's Messengers

It's been two days in this world now. Me and Ryoku now stay at the bald chief elders house. He's been depressed and hasn't really talked since then. As for myself? I don't really talk much regardless.

I told the elder that I don't remember certain details about my life. He believed me to have developed mild amnesia from the concussion coming from my head when they found me.

The elder seems like an alright guy. Other than the constant flirting he does with the town women, which I think he does to raise everyone's mood. I just wish he didn't constantly try to show off how functional his hips are at his age…

This day became more eventful soon after our morning breakfast. The elder took us outside to see the reconstruction when a young duo walked into town. These two people were dressed in matching military style jackets and cargo shorts. A young black boy, maybe 12 years old, with cornrowed hair and black Japanese tattoos on both his arms and a young black girl with beautiful blue eyes and locs.

Looking closer, I see a sling with blue hair sticking out around his chest. I wonder who that could be?

Chief: "Hello? Who might you be?"

???: " Hello, I'm a one-star meister by the name of Sid, and this is my partner Mira. We are informing the Villages nearby that the Star clan has been taken care of by the Death weapon meister academy (DWMA)."

Mira: "Good morning, sir-"

Chief: "WHAT! T-The star clan is"

The Chief cut off Mira. While I'm observing his reaction, the chief's surprised yell was so loud that the townsfolk started to crowd around us murmuring.

Sid noticed the villagers reaction and the state of the village. He sighed and continued louder, "Yes the star clan has been handled by the DWMA. Rest assured, no village will be attacked by them again"

OOHWOW

The villagers erupt in uncontrolled bursts of enthusiasm and relief. I can feel the emotions rolling off their bodies. Maybe now they can start recovering from the loss and pursue a brighter future…funny though. I don't remember this place being very lively in the show. It was even more bleak than it is now.

Chief: "How were they handled!? They died an anguishing death right!?

Crowd: "YEAH!"

The DWMA duo frown at the questions. Sharing a small glance between each other, they subtly tuck the sling further from sight. I noticed it though.

Sid: "Please rest at ease everyone. The situation has already been handled. Please refrain from asking any further questions as our job is simply to inform the surrounding villages."

'That's a lie, Sid was clearly a part of the operation. Why wouldn't the DWMA use a one-star meister for such a dangerous mission as taking out the star clan? They have monsters in their ranks, just look at Black✰star's insane level of talent and skill at his young age. They would probably use a small army or a highly skilled small group of EAT (Especially Advantaged Talent) meisters to handle the increasing problem.'

…Vroom..

'?'

'I felt a weird wave pass through me like a radar. Like I was being scanned?'

Looking back at the duo I'm surprised to find they are both looking at me?

Especially Mira. Hard staring is kind of uncomfortable for me, lady…

Sid: "Though the DWMA has dealt with the star clan, we are sincerely sorry for not making it in time before they visited this village. Lord Death is merciful and is donating food and money for repairs, as well as taking in any orphans that wish to stay at Death city until they are old enough to make their own decisions."

The villagers listen attentively yet with lingering attachments of sadism in their faces. Guess that's the face a sadistic person that's also a victim makes?

Wait, orphans? Looking around, the only orphans in this village are me and Ryoku. I look at him while he looks at me.

Chief: "That's nice of Lord Death, but they aren't old enough to make such a decision. They are our people, can't just give them up."

Sid: "It's only a small piece to make su-"

Chief: "NO! They are both just 5 years old. They cant-"

'Though I appreciate the sentiment chief, this is a very promising proposal they are giving out. To be sheltered in Death city while having all of your needs provided for, as well as not having too stringent rules- wait'

"I have a question."

"Hm?" The crowd grows quiet and I get everyone present's attention. And one person stared…

I try not to let the silence of everyone giving me their attention get to me, as my ability -Calm State- does its thing.

I continued, "How does the housing work? Allowance of any kind? Will meals be provided for? What rules and restrictions will be placed on us by going to Lord Death's City?" I battered Sid with questions to put my worries to rest.

Sid: "..Good questions. You will be placed into a dorm room for other orphans until you're old enough to live on your own. You'll be given $50 a week to spend on whatever you wish. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided by the dorm at certain times, make sure you don't miss the allotted times. As for rules…there is a curfew, treat others with respect, and optional extra curricular activities will be available in case anyone would like to become a DWMA student."

I glanced at Ryoku. He looked back at me with some confusion while I only gave him a small smile and looked at Sid again.

"I'll go"

Ryoku: "W-What! Shohei!"

I gave Ryoku a side glance that made him flinch slightly.

'Right, we are 5 aren't we.'

Ryoku: "I-I'll go too!"