Chapter 89: Doubt[2] Home[1]
The Day Before:
Aurora, with her legs crossed in an unconventional way, sat upon her chair—a peculiar seating position, to say the least.
Opposite her, Emily occupied the seat at the cafe table.
The scent of freshly brewed coffee permeated the air, as wisps of smoke curled delicately. The table, a large circular glass structure, could comfortably accommodate six individuals.
"You did call them, right?" Aurora asked for the fourth time in one minute, her gaze steadfastly fixed on her phone.
"Yes, I did ! And they will come. Can you please stop asking that?"—Emily grumbled
"And what about Genova incident? What's so important to discuss that you had to rally everyone?" Emily asked , momentarily pausing to swiftly take a sip of her Kopi Luwak. Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only
In some point in time Kopi Luwak grew on her... she would have never tasted Kopi Luwak before. She must have picked up the habit from someone or perhaps not?
Emily adjusted her dimensional bracelet as she continued , "You do know, I am taking out this extra time just for you? I would have already went home by now if not for your weird met up request."
"Oh, I apologize for inconveniencing you, Miss Busy. I didn't realize that you had no spare time for peasants like me".
"Oh please!"—Emily rolled her eyes.
"Hey there ladies..."—Aeravat's voice sliced through their conversation, capturing the attention of both women.
Their gazes shifted towards him, revealing Takahashi trailing close behind—his countenance exhibiting an unusual sense of contentment, a stark departure from his typical angry bird expressions.
Reacting swiftly, the pair hurriedly took their seats, settling in for what was to come. Takahashi, assuming the role of the meeting's orchestrator, initiated the proceedings— "Talk", accompanied by a piercing glare directed at Emily.
Emily, pointing her index finger at Aurora, declared with an air of innocence, "It wasn't me. She's the one. Apparently, she has something crucial to share regarding the Genova incident."
"The Genova incident?", Aeravat interjected, his voice rising in curiosity.
His attention was instantly captivated by the mere mention of it.
"Yes, the Genova incident. Remember that day when a mysterious guy appeared , effortlessly defeating both the Vampiress and the werewolf?" Aurora recounted, prompting all three of them to nod in agreement.
Even though Takahashi hadn't witnessed the scene firsthand, he had already heard the story from others and knew the tale well.
"Those golden butterflies and all that... Its still a mystery since CU is still investigating the missing link", Emily mused, her voice barely above a whisper as she glanced down at her cup of coffee.
"I know this may seem far-fetched, but I believe I have an idea of who that guy might be", Aurora proclaimed, her gaze meeting the expectant eyes of her companions.
Takahashi looked at her with a disappointed look, "Is this one of your bullshiting detective episodes? Please if it's one of those-"
"No! It's not. Trust me, I am firm about this one."
"So who is that guy? "Aeravat asked.
Gathering her thoughts, Aurora took a deep breath before responding definitively, "Alright. Do you all remember Noah Grey, that guy from our class?"
With that cue, Aurora commenced her detailed account of her thorough investigation, sharing every piece of information she had gathered.
Of all the listeners, Emily paid the closest attention.
Click! - "Hello?"
["Hello Noah? I have some good news. Alice Bailey has agreed to your proposal. She will start working under you from now on."]
The news brought a smirk to my face.
Alice Bailey, the first person to succeed in tampering with Brain using Mana.
In the story, she develops a method to manipulate a person's brain using mana.
It's a highly useful technique that could enhance the abilities of soldiers.
Why soldiers? Well, people needed strong warriors during the 2nd cataclysm.
Now, why did I decide to bring Alice Bailey to my side?
I had plans to create my own personal army.
I was assembling a team.
The way things are going, the world is on the path to destruction.
If I want to save this world, I need power.
Not just physical strength or reaching S rank potential, but genuine power.
I want influential individuals at my fingertips.
If I want to save this world... ["Hello Noah? "]
"Uh, yeah... and what about the other thing I mentioned?"
["I looked it up, and it appears that someone from HymnNuntii tried to uncover your past. However, I couldn't determine who it was."]
"HymnNuntii?" My brow furrowed.
Instantly, the pieces of a puzzle started falling into place as I suddenly understood. "Riya Ahuja."
["What was that?"]
"Uh, nothing. It's nothing."
["Hmm... what is my next mission, then?"]
"Your task is to round up a skilled tattoo artist and a shaman."
It's time to get the mana circuit tattoos.
["Roger that!"] - Click! I ended the call.
Releasing an exasperated sigh, I shifted my gaze towards the window, absorbing the changing scenery as the train continued its steady chug.
A peculiar sensation washed over me, rolling through my veins like a familiar tide.
It was a feeling I'd experienced in the past, though I struggled to pinpoint its exact origin. It was almost as if echoes from another lifetime whispered in my ear, as if a wave of déjà vu engulfed me.
But one thing was certain—I could feel it in my bones.
A quiet declaration escaped my lips, barely audible above the rumble of the train. "I am close to home."