42 Chapter 41: Plans 1

"Ha ha, it seems like both of them already can't wait to tear me apart. Fine, I will also not waste any more time. I myself will be taking first Hit!" Haru's clone Thought as He charged at the two in front of him.

Kat and Thibault both released Red colored and grey colored Aura from their respective body. Kat's Short Sword flew out from the sheath and flew to her right hand. [Do you know? I have been eager to see the limits of the Devil.] , Kat said somewhat excitedly.

[Ha ha, I just want him alive...I need that Knowledge] Thibault's forearms were suddenly covered in flames as he joined in the attack.

"Clang!, Clang!, Thud!, Clang!!" A sound of metal colliding rang out, at the center of it all, the trio confronted each other. Both of them were unceasingly trying to overpower Haru, but he firmly blocking each other. Under their power, the area around, issuing the "ka ka" scattering sound as the floor developed more cracks. He held back Kat's sword with a Kunai as he knocked back Thibault with a shoulder bash and proceeded to spin on his heel, somehow appearing behind Kat. The latter dashed forward, forcing Haru to attack Thibault instead as he was closer.

At this time, the grey battle qi around Kat's body started to violently stir, as she swung her sword vertically at him, launching a ranged attack made entirely with Qi.

"BOOOOMBrrrrrrrrr!" A violent sound of explosion rang out as the Qi charged at Haru, But the silhouette of Haru had long disappeared.

She suddenly heard a sound coming from the sides, She immediately turned to see Haru who suddenly released fire from his Mouth(Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique), Engulfing her, at this time Thibault launched a sneak attack on Haru, only for the Latter to Jump in the air and Shouted,

"Raiton—Girochin Doroppu!" (Lightning Style—Guillotine Drop!)

With a "swish" sound, The flame Mage rapidly retreated. He had just retreated less than 1 meter from his original location when Haru's attack fell . "BLaaaaaarzzzzzz!" A loud sound of lightning and destruction rang out, and a strong shock wave spread in all direction, and paralyzed the retreating Thibault, who began to jerk like a fish pulled out of water.

[Disgraceful...] Haru said in pure disdain.

Once again there was silence.

*Cough* *cough* *cough* Kat slowly crawled out of the flaming debris as she continued to cough, looking nothing like her elegant self, No one knew the status of the Mage.

[Perhaps...did you think you could kill me, Like this?] Haru's clone inquired in a disappointed tone but the answer he got honestly surprised him.

[we had no such Intentions, the Plan was to recruit you after testing your abilities but from this I can tell it's not an Option.] Kat replied as she tried to stand straight with much difficulty.

Haru on the other hand stood tall as his robes fluttered in wind, [So...what do you intend to do now? I'm curious.]

[Nothing!!...]Kat said without missing a beat, although through gritted teeth, it was to tell if it was due to the pain or because of frustration.

[Hoh?]

[Yes Nothing, we just Hope you stop attacking our goods a-...]She continued but was cut off again, [Why should I? oh I see, I see...well it's not that I can't, it's just that I don't feel motivated to Ignore or did I mean sympathy...oh what am I even saying?] Haru began to perform a one man show where he discussed with himself. Kat felt things wouldn't go anywhere like this and decided to bite the bullet as she asked [W...wh...What do you want?.].

[Ah! Smart, smart indeed, well I'm not greedy...so...how about 4000 gold at the last night of each month] Haru spoke teasingly as you could literally hear the smile in his voice as he spoke.

But the other party didn't find this funny at all [What??4000 gold??? that's over 30% of the amount we get monthly, before we-]

[5000?]

[you don't get what I'm trying to say, It-]

[oh did you say 6000?]

[Fine, you win, 4000 gold per month. How-]

[Don't worry, I'll find you ...have your men always wear a touch of red on their wrists. I'll be in touch] Haru said as gradually faded from their sight. Kat stood there in a daze as she stared at where Haru had been standing, Thibault still laid on the hard floor unconscious.

[someone come take lord Thibault back to the Manor]Kat said as she complained in her heart, 'All this wouldn't have happened if it was the Boss but He is still out of town, trying to solve the troubles stirred by Joss's crew. F**k'.

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City of Grotica

Van Castle Library

Earlier On this very morning, Haru had received the notification, stating the completion of the mission but he had been with Xavier at the time. He was then taken to see the Count, where he expressed his wish to visit the library, to which the Count agreed.

Haru pushed open the heavy swing door in front of him and walked in slowly as he examined the room. Smooth concrete like floor and about sixty shelves fanning out from the center. Six to seven people were sitting at tables, reading, surprisingly John was among them.

He browsed through the shelf, looking for something to satisfy his interest. Since he had that dream about Eliya's predicament, He has been brain storming about what would be his plans. At the beginning he was all about going with the flow and enjoying himself like crazy but now He sure as hell not going to waste anymore time. Which is why he wished to find a map with as much information as possible.

While in thought, He spotted a book with the title 'The History of Terra' and walked towards it crossing John in the process, only acknowledging him by giving the latter a curt nod before pulling the book out of the shelf.

Immediately, his eyes turned crimson as the atmosphere around him changed to the point John sitting not too far from him felt a subtle pressure from those eyes. So he calmly watched Haru with interest, the latter took a deep breath and let it out before he opened the book.

But what happened next made John adjust on his sit, Haru's hand flipped through the pages at an Unbelievable speed as his eyes darted around. This continued for hours as he finished with the first shelf and moved to the second, everyone in the Library had stopped reading and began watching him in a daze as the piles upon piles of books were read and placed in an even bigger pile.

Someone woke up from his daze and ran out to call Xavier, who in turn came in a haste to see what was the problem. when He came in, what greeted him was a mess and Haru standing in it's center but he calmly collected himself and ushered everyone except John out. He then asked his Son about what led to this but the latter said nothing and Only pointed at Haru's crimson colored pupils.

[Those eyes again] Xavier stated under his breath but John picked it and asked,

[what do you mean, again?] But Xavier only looked at him in silence.

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