Chapter 271: The truth

Chapter 271: The truth

(Ryoto's pov)

Finally, I'm back in my cave. It's not much, but it's partially mine. I'm happy to see that it's still standing strong. It looks like Franceska and Sung-Sun listened to me for once. Not like they don't do that, but they have... conflicting personalities.

As I made the first steps inside, two presences rushed at me and tackled me. I was just too tired to dodge, so when they smashed into me, I just fell down with a deadpan expression.

"What are you doing, you two? I know that I was gone a bit longer than I said, but it's not a reason for you to try and eat me. Only five other people said that I was tasty, and they are biased, so I wouldn't listen to them."

It looked like they weren't listening to me because they didn't react to my words at all. What's the point of my snarkiness if no one's listening.

"R-Ryoto-sama, I'll never whine about having my portion being too small!"

"And I won't try to steal some of Sung-Sun's portion ever again, even if I want to!"

Are they... having a withdrawal because of my cooking? It has never happened before. Is that why Rin forbids me from cooking too often? Was she also having a withdrawal after we entered the Academy? Lala never had this happen to her, and she ate my cooking daily for many months.

As I was thinking about what I should do, Harribel walked up slowly to me and the two Hollows lying on me.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

She looked as uninterested as usual with her arms closed under her... boobs?

... You know, I never thought about it before. Does Harribel have boobs? Are these things on her chest, breasts? Most of the Hollows look like monsters until they become Menos. Then, after becoming Adjucha, they start looking more animalistic until evolving into Vasto Lorde to look similar to humans. I know that Hollows can reproduce, but would their babies drink milk?

Too many questions and no answers.

"What happened to your clothes?" She asked.

"Great question, Tier." It was true. I was currently missing all of my upper clothes, and my pants were torn slightly.

"I met another Vasto Lorde." I could see slight concern enter her eyes, so I quickly started explaining further. "Don't worry, he didn't attack me, but we sparred a few times. I couldn't bring him back here because his Reiatsu is enormous, and he can't control it, or at least can't control it to a satisfying degree. Weak Hollows just die around him because of the pressure he is emitting. That's why I'll be visiting him sometimes. If you want, you can come with me, but I don't know about these two." I pointed to my still crying tormentors, who still weren't listening, and Harribel nodded, although I didn't know if it was because she acknowledged what I said or agreed to go with me.

The shark-like Hollow above me wasn't the best at communicating, but that's fine. I can work with that.

But first, I need to know why Fran and Sung-Sun are still clinging to me and ignoring everything else. It's starting to get scary how unresponsive they are.

"Tier, can you tell me what happened to these two?"

Isane could go on and on on that topic, but Akio wanted something more definitive.

"And how did you get together?"

Isane went immediately red, embarrassed by the action of her younger self. She put both of her hands on her face, trying to hide it.

"T-t-that's not important."

Her reaction confused Akio, but he didn't push for any answer, but he was growing increasingly nervous. Akio was carefully observing his mother throughout the whole conversation, and the scary thing was that he couldn't catch any glimpse of disgust in her voice or mannerism, so he finally decided to ask a million Kan questions.

"Mom... I know that it may sound strange to you, but can you answer my question... please."

Akio was practically begging for answers. He wanted to reach the truth this time, and it didn't escape Isane.

Matching Akio's serious tone, she nodded, ready for what was coming.

"Did Dad ever hit you or at least physically or emotionally abuse you in any way, shape, or form?"

Akio was correct. It was a very strange question, but nonetheless, Isane answered it with an equal amount of seriousness.

"Ryoto, your father, never did anything like that. I doubt that he ever even thought about that. He is one of the most caring people I know. He would rather risk his life than endanger his family."

Not sensing any lies, Akio was convinced.

"Thanks, Mom. I really appreciate it. Now if you excuse me."

"Wait, Aki-!"

Before she could stop him, Akio exited the office in a hurry.

---

END

Discord server: /Kurit (Up to 10 chapters ahead and exclusive illustrations.)