[i][u]Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/nxol3ge.png[/img] Reeta: Sure thing! You have my full support like always! [i][u]Fleeting Memories School - Front Gate[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/CtMuP5S.png[/img] Rayla: ... Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d9v_17y5Ng]Thick Forest of Secret Treasures[/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/DlmklHY.png[/img] Miolina: Hello there Rayla. Haven't seen you in a while. [img]https://i.imgur.com/5yUqrcQ.png[/img] Rayla: Huh? Oh, it's you. [img]https://i.imgur.com/XKB11YZ.png[/img] Miolina: What's the matter? You look so spaced out. Also, are you leaving school early? [img]https://i.imgur.com/G3UFvh3.png[/img] Rayla: Leave me be. [img]https://i.imgur.com/p1PmRjZ.png[/img] Miolina: Alright...Anyway, I have some spicy info for you today. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cHh72iD.png[/img] Rayla: Not interested. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2Q5C6Jj.png[/img] Miolina: I beg to differ. I assure it is of your interest. [img]https://i.imgur.com/q6TEvY7.png[/img] Rayla: How so? [img]https://i.imgur.com/uawIDiQ.png[/img] Miolina: Have you ever heard of an assassin called The Blue Reaper? [img]https://i.imgur.com/FOHXD1a.png[/img] Rayla: Not really... [img]https://i.imgur.com/kI0X59C.png[/img] Miolina: Because the police never really released info about him to the public because his M.O would induce mass panic. He's only really famous around bandits yet some of them still treat him like some kind of urban legend. [img]https://i.imgur.com/G3UFvh3.png[/img] Rayla: And this concerns me how? [img]https://i.imgur.com/gBBuHh4.png[/img] Miolina: I was getting there...you see, the people he kills are dangerous criminals, making him pretty much a vigilante. I'm sure your pacifist nature is against this huh? [img]https://i.imgur.com/rAP36g8.png[/img] Rayla: ...What is his M.O? [img]https://i.imgur.com/IT2bjz4.png[/img] Miolina: So I've finally caught your attention! Here's the clue: He uses ice magic to kill his victim. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6Ijrflq.png[/img] Rayla: !!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/KKJqcU2.png[/img] Miolina: Now then...which active Ancestor Family wields the power of ice again? If your answer is the Platinum Family, you're ri- [img]https://i.imgur.com/7Ms4fOP.png[/img] Rayla: Shut up! Karin and Nicholas would never resort to murder! [img]https://i.imgur.com/IT2bjz4.png[/img] Miolina: Are you so sure? The situation gets direr as the days pass. Nothing is done to change the big picture and someone needs to take drastic measures to stop this madness. [img]https://i.imgur.com/G3UFvh3.png[/img] Rayla: And what makes you think I'll believe your absurd story? I'll say it again, they would never do it! [img]https://i.imgur.com/KKJqcU2.png[/img] Miolina: You can always fact check. Maybe talk to someone that is also gather info like me. Maybe the guild knows, maybe someone else does, you have to earn your reward. [img]https://i.imgur.com/L1ps0Bh.png[/img] Rayla: ...Just get out of my sight. [img]https://i.imgur.com/DlmklHY.png[/img] Miolina: As you wish! I hope the rest of your day goes well. Miolina leaves Rayla by herself. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2JdBZc8.png[/img] Rayla: (No...I refuse to believe this is true.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/42XY3f7.png[/img] (I mean...Karin values life more than anyone...since she's at risk of dying at any moment. I certainly can't seem her as this assassin...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/A2PYgNe.png[/img] (And if Nicholas ever used his powers, Karin would be notified about it. Miolina said, his M.O. would cause mass panic since the Platinum Family is active, so Karin would do anythig to stop her brother and this whole Blue Reaper thing would be gone for sure.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/CtMuP5S.png[/img] Rayla: (Miolina isn't known for lying, so even if her intention was to tick me off, this assassin might actually exist. I may have to investigate more about it...But who could give information?) Then, she remembers that The Blue Reaper's reputation is mostly within the criminal community. [img]https://i.imgur.com/XM39ZFU.png[/img] Rayla: (Maybe the Freelers Gang knows something, I may have to talk with their boss.) With her mind set, Rayla started to search for their hideout. [i][u]Celest Gold Family Pagoda - Bernard's Office[/u][/i] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC8SOyx-hYI]elegy of the bulletproof glass[/url] As they've met the current head of the family, their entire reunion was mostly business talk. While Mr. F wasn't really interested, he had to show interest in the family's agriculture business in order to get his attention and they even came to agree on a partnership. [img]https://i.imgur.com/o9P7oFm.png[/img] Mr. F: Well then, you can send me the contract papers at a later date. I'll be sure to sign them as soon as possible. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: It was a pleasure doing business with such an important figure. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6gAzxhm.png[/img] Mr. F: Now then, with that done, how about a casual conversation? Unless of course, you're busy with something else. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2VwAfp3.png[/img] Bernard: It's okay, I have some time to spare. Bernard requests one of the servants to bring some tea. Hiagor finally had the opportunity to ask his questions without it looking like detective work. He had a hunch that Ancestor Families didn't like to talk about inner feuds, much less wanting it to leak to the public. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Ulre3gW.png[/img] Hiagor: So Mr. Celest, you're part of such a powerful family, yet choose to keep on with the agricultural business...Why is that? [img]https://i.imgur.com/CgtW98t.png[/img] Bernard: Well...It's because we're nothing more than just supports. The branching family can only support the main one...If the main family falls, we pretty much fall apart as well without a leader. [img]https://i.imgur.com/7v7LbaT.png[/img] Hiagor: Now, now...Don't bring yourself down too much. You manage your business so well... [img]https://i.imgur.com/vNPmRsy.png[/img] Bernard: It's about strenght...Being born in the branching family automatically makes me unworthy of even thinking about inheriting the Family's Holy Blade. I might be strong, but in the long run, I'm not sure if I can even make a difference. [img]https://i.imgur.com/7acv6xg.png[/img] Hiagor: I see...That's what you meant by support. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CgtW98t.png[/img] Bernard: My little brother is a little upset by this...I've been doing my best to convince him to stop before he gets hurt...he's the only family I have now so...I would hurt me if something happened to him. [img]https://i.imgur.com/nqdrfMm.png[/img] Hiagor: Only family huh? If I remember correctly, your other living relative is your cousin from the main fami- [img]https://i.imgur.com/W9hNLSw.png[/img] Bernard: She abandoned her duties...she means nothing to us anymore. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0WrB8SB.png[/img] Mr. F: Is this why you refused to offer at least financial support to her? Surely, she would've needed at least this. [img]https://i.imgur.com/MvZ7pyp.png[/img] Bernard: That's how her parents choose to live...like any other normal person. Instead of living within the pagoda, they choose to live in a normal house instead. If anything, she's most likely thrilled to live as a homeless. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ikCPFeW.png[/img] Hiagor: (Except she's living in an orphanage right now...But seriously though, this family needs to reconcile.) I see...Sorry for mentioning such a touchy subject. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CgtW98t.png[/img] Bernard: It's okay...you didn't knew...besides, I told you anyway. It's not often I get to tell this story to someone I trust. I kinda needed to vent off a bit. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q9vur19.png[/img] Mr. F: I'm assuming this stays between us right? [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: Exactly. As long as you tell me something about you. This story wasn't exactly for free. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SILKOm4.png[/img] Mr. F: In my case...my parents aren't capable of having a child, so they adopted me to inherit the family's business...That's pretty much all there is to know about me. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2VwAfp3.png[/img] Bernard: What about you Mr. Secretary? [img]https://i.imgur.com/qOplevR.png[/img] Hiagor: Me? I used to work for the police...However, I wasn't really satisfied with how they were doing things so I left. Then, I've started living by doing favors to people, which was when Mr. F approached me with his infinite kindess and got me in this. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6gAzxhm.png[/img] Mr. F: There you go again with the exagerated compliments. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rRfi5w8.png[/img] Hiagor: But it's true. He teached me a lot about the world of business. Plus, I can also double as a bodyguard. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: I see. Seems like Mr. F is a naive as the stories speak. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2sM7uSJ.png[/img] Mr. F: I can't help it. I really like helping people with my wealth. Well then, we have to go now. See you another day Mr. Celest. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: Have a good day. Moments later, they were at the entrance. [img]https://i.imgur.com/HBk2tCl.png[/img] Mr. F: So...did you get what you wanted? [img]https://i.imgur.com/rRfi5w8.png[/img] Hiagor: Yes...I got enough material to start [b]Igniting the Flame of Revolution.[/b] [img]https://i.imgur.com/2sM7uSJ.png[/img] Mr. F: Good to know. I think I'll actually watch your confront with Miss Celest. [img]https://i.imgur.com/GidrM1l.png[/img] Hiagor: You don't really have to. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q9vur19.png[/img] Mr. F: I'm really interested in this whole endeavor...Besides, If I'm going to help the city, might as well going all the way through and support its possible saviours. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0kF5TlB.png[/img] Hiagor: Heh...In that case, I won't stop you.