Chapter 276

276 Different Life, Different Story (2)

(Jane’s PoV)

“It’s because of your special identity.” Sanji was the one who answered my questions after being silent for most of the time.

“Oh, do you mind to tell me more about it?” I turned my head towards him and put on serious expression to make sure he wouldn’t joke around about it.

“It’s okay. She needs to know about it, too.” Sanji nodded towards Siji and after that Siji left. I arched my eyebrow when I saw Siji left obediently like that. He usually only obeyed my or Tom’s words. For him to obey someone not from the Army, it was almost impossible -he even ignored the Elders and refused to conform to their wish.

I couldn’t help but suspect their relationship. These two must have something going on between them.

“The truth is... you’re right. I am his accomplice. And as you’ve heard from him, he is the only one who can perform this skill. Why am I the accomplice, then? Because, I’m the one who showed him whose mind should be manipulated. I’m the one who discussed with him what to do with these people you said your friends. Indeed, they are very good friends to you. And I’m really sorry I had to tweak their minds a bit.”

Sanji stopped a bit and looked at me more seriously. He might be observing my reaction, too. “I’m sure you still remember your ex, Rizal, right? Well, his departure was the one who triggered your ability, but also it brought a complicated aftermath. Most of his friends were aware of the cause of his death even when his family and the doctors said that it was because of a serious illness. Not to mention his brothers were ‘attacked’. You know, his friends weren’t stupid. They might not have the ability as we do, but they are smart. Also, Hani was one of those who were on the site when they got the news of his death. Many of them noticed that something was off when they saw the body and Hani was the one who told them that Rizal didn’t die from a natural cause.”

Since the related person had admitted his sin, I should be magnanimous and not pursue this matter anymore. “Will it have any side effect?”

“...It shouldn’t have any necessary side effect as far as I concern.” Sanji replied after pondering for a while.

“Then, it’s okay.” I nodded. “Now that I know about this matter, I will be more careful in talking to them later and act accordingly. You should tell me anything like this before I misunderstand you guys later.”

“Yes. We’re sorry.” Sanji smiled, but his eyes told me that he was totally feeling remorseful about what had happened.

It might be for the best. It was like they were given a different life where a different story was going on. Senior Rizal was an admirable figure. Losing him shook many of his friends. I could understand the way Siji’s mind manipulating power. He erased my existence in their memories, making it as if Senior Rizal really died because of natural illness. Mia and Senior Dino were different cases since Mia was originally my friend. They only knew I submitted the permission leave abruptly due to family issue. They wouldn’t remember my relationship with Senior Rizal.

It was quite cruel that none of his friends would not remember the truth of his death, but it didn’t matter anymore. I had avenged him. It was enough that some of these people with me and I myself would remember the tragedy befell upon him. It truly didn’t matter if his friends forgot about him.

I wouldn’t, for sure, forget about him. Ever.

Maybe, if it were really in different life, Senior Rizal might have different story and different ending. Maybe, he wouldn’t have to die. Maybe...