Chapter 30 Solo Mission?
-Fain's POV-
It was now morning. I am having breakfast with my mother and sister. After resting on the Waterfall and cleaning ourselves. We quickly decided to return lest the demon decided to order his subordinates to surround the mountain. Though it was unlikely, It's still better to be safe than sorry right?
Kidd told me that he will go to the main headquarters of Ranger's Eye to take care of his hand. We decided that I will be the one to report on what happened in the mountain.
"Son, Why are you in a daze? Do you have a problem?" My mother asks me with a worried tone.
"No mom, I just suddenly remembered something about my work. Not a problem at all..." I quickly woke up in my daze and answered.
"If you say so..." She answered while turning her head to Fey who was eating with a drowsy face. "Fey, you have to take care of yourself! I know that your examinations are near. But you have to manage your time properly.
Fey was awakened by my mom's scolding.
-Pffftt!
HAHAHAHA!
I couldn't help but laugh. In truth, this scene is already a daily occurrence. My mom a doting and overprotective type. After a long time living with them, I couldn't help but warm up and become more open to them. The feeling of having a loving family did comfort me in this unfamiliar world. Without them and my friends in the Ranger's Eye, I know that my mind might have already crumbled due to the accumulation of stress. That's why I decided to become stronger so that I can do whatever I want and protect those who I want to protect.
"Brother, when we will go to the park?" Fey who was eating suddenly asked.
Oh shit... I forgot that I promised her that I will go to the park with her. I looked at her with an apologetic smile and says. "Sorry I was quite busy these days but I promise that I will take you tomorrow."
Hearing what I said... Fey's eye lit up. "Yay! brother is the best!"
Mellisa was looking at their Interaction with a smile on her face. "Okay... you have finished your breakfast quickly."
After hearing my mom, I quickly devoured the food in front of me. I still had to report on what happened yesterday to Captain. We need to quickly get rid of the demons. Furthermore, the encounter with a Rank A Demon yesterday with Kidd signifies that they were scheming something. Although it was silent now. I know that a storm is quietly brewing somewhere threatening to wreak havoc and destroy the peace.
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[Ranger's Eye Base]
After eating breakfast. I swiftly took care of miscellaneous and came here straight away. I slowly opened the inconspicuous wooden door in front of me. If someone came here they wouldn't even know that this was a spy base because the appearance of the building outside was too shabby.
There are even spider webs in every nook and cranny. I entered the door, and what greeted me was... Nothing. Kidding aside, there's really nothing here except for some messy old newspapers and a plain-looking wall. I swiftly increase my pace and walked towards the wall. I tap it three times with a break in between for 3 seconds.
"The day is beautiful isn't it?"
I heard a voice on the other side of the wall.
"The day is really beautiful and sunny. The winter is nearing and summer is leaving." I responded with a deadpan expression.
Yup, this is the password to enter the base. It was to prevent other organizations from spying and infiltrating. Every day the password will change... The members will memorize at least two hundred non-sense quotes.
After that, the wall in front of me slowly vanished. I entered the place where the previous wall was...
"Goodmorning Fain, you're a little early huh..." A short man in the cornet greeted me.
"Goodmorning too... Well, I had to report something urgent to Captain Gregory" I responded.
I looked at him, he is Ferdi. He was the blacksmith responsible for creating and repairing the weapons here. Just like now, he was busy tinkering with some items that I didn't even know about.
"Ohh... sure I will not waste your time further you can go ahead." He nodded at me with a smile.
"Okay, thanks." I smiled at him and proceeded to Captain's Office.
On the way, a lot of staff with who I became familiar with here greeted me. I have to say that all the people here are professionals in different kinds of fields. they are very diligent and hate to waste time. Though, they are still humble and polite.
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-Gregory's POV-
I am currently sorting out the documents. It became busy after demons the demon's invasion. Although there are no large-scale invasions yet... they are attacking in small numbers everywhere. My hands were now tied because of them that I had to overwork now and then.
'Uhh what a headache' I complained inwardly.
-Creak -Creak
The door opened suddenly. Stood there was a familiar figure, He wore glasses on his face coupled with the Ranger's Eye suit, His jet black hair was messy but it gave him a natural look. His eyes were deep and it has a tint of intelligence in them. He was neither arrogant nor overbearing.
I scrutinized him quietly. It seems something happened to their mission, after all, he looks like a sharp sword now devoid of his previous easy-going temperament. Plus Kidd also requests a month's vacation... Just what in the world did they encounter.
"I guess that there's something you want to report to me?" I asked straight to the point.
He looked at me and answered in a deep voice. "We encountered hundreds of F Rank demons and one A-Rank demon in our mission yesterday. Kidd lost his left arm in the process. Fortunately, we manage to escape because the A-Rank demon was underestimating us... Captain, I want to go in a solo mission in hope of reducing their numbers"
After hearing him, I can't help but clench my fist. I looked at him with a serious face. "Okay, I will permit you to hunt them but you must ensure your safety at all times.
Hearing what I said. Fain finally smiled and nodded at me. "Don't worry Captain, I decided to do this. I need to familiarize myself further by fighting them and help the other cities that were constantly being harassed by the demon's advances.