Disclaimer: I do not own Noblesse, it's a brilliant webtoon made by Son Je Ho and Lee Gwang Su.
Plot: Amidst the daily life and the confrontation against union, a new enemy arises, and at the same time, a strange boy comes from the future, but is he an enemy or ally? And how does he know the Noblesse, Frankenstein and all the others?
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Messenger from the Future
I
Night time,
on South Korea
The silhouette of a caped human was standing under the night, on the destructed site of buildings that not long ago, had held the fight between Frankenstein, Seira, Rajak and the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th elders.
"Things went pretty violent around here…" he sighed.
The black mantle fluttered with the strong gusts of wind blowing through the darkness, soon, the attention of that person switched abruptly. Instead of idly staring at the destruction, he looked back.
"An enemy is approaching…" he snorted.
When he leaped, a surging blow came to his side, forcing him to avoid before the attack could tear him apart. The ground was fended and a sand cloud formed, he took the opportunity to run, looking back, fetching his opponent's presence while hiding his own .
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Frankenstein's house
"Master, Regis and Rael had just arrived. They've accompanied the children to their houses."
Raizel sipped the tea while listening to the usual polite tone of his butler. M-21 and Takeo were washing dishes, with a displeased expression and fatigue, while Tao cleaned the table and sofa.
Those events would often happen on Frankesntein's house. Children came to play with his master and with the other residents, they were lively and he appreciated the enjoyment of Raizel as he played with those children. Maybe, if they weren't like a hurricane and made a mess in his house every time they came, he could like them a bit more.
"Tao, have you checked school's surroundings?"
He blonde asked, frowning. Crombell has found out about the school and the children, it caused worry, for a good reason. Not only his master, but everyone living on the house wished to protect the school too, it was an important part of their lives, he couldn't allow anyone to touch one of the most cherished places of his master, nor the place where his "children" were in too.
"I'll do it right away, boss!" he saluted like a soldier and rushed to the monitoring room.
Recently the things had been calm, since the invasion of Lukedonia and the death of Edian and Gradeus, the only potential enemy that escaped was Ragus. However, the Lord of Werewolves, Maduke was starting to move their race, which was also a source of preoccupation.
Rael became a clan leader, though he still need to hone his skills, and was currently training with Regis. Karias had returned to his home after the invasion, to help. The Noblesse was truly concerned about the welfare of his nobles companions, Raskreia suppressed the invasion, but it was clear she still needed strength, and with the number of enemies increasing, without knowing when the union would move again, they shouldn't relax.
"Boss, there's nothing wrong!" Tao came back giving his usual cheerful smile
"Good." He sighed inwardly "Master, I'll be absent for a while, training with Rael and Regis. The last time they had difficulty against the enemy and the situation will only worsen from now on…"
The stoic expression of his master never changed, and he sipped the tea elegantly, but his eyes had a glint of worry as he listened to the servant. His powers were becoming feeble at each time he used them and he pondered if he would be able to protect the people he loved with those weakened powers.
"Seira will stay. M-21, Tao and Takeo will also be here for any eventuality, master. If something happens, they will contact me."
"…"
He only glanced and nodded once with his head, approving the travel. Frankenstein had everything prepared after some time, and the troop parted. The destination was the island he used for training.
Both Rael and Regis had a hard time battling against Frankenstein, even when they worked as a team.
"What's the matter?"
The blonde human grinned deviously with a dark eerie aura pouring out of him, Regis was already on the ground and the other noble insisted in standing, curving down with pain, almost out of breathe.
"I can't blame you for your inexperience, there are so many inutile moves on your 'teamwork' I could've killed you thrice. In a real battle, you would be dead."
Rael gritted his teeth and Regis clenched his fists, although he had a sadistic personality when training them, he was right. A message came from the notebook Frankenstein had left near the battle grounds. He paused for a bit to take a look after listening to the alerting sound of the message. Did something happen at Korea?
"Tao, why did you call me?"
[Oh, boss… Something strange had happened…]
"An enemy?"
[We're not sure, that's why I called you… Actually, do you remember that destructed site where you fought once? The one you had the battle against four elders…]
"Yes. It's under KSA's surveillance, right? They already made up an excuse for the destruction and took care of everything regarding the matter…"
[We know. I was just taking a look out of curiosity, but we've detected some movement around that area…]
"So someone visited the place?" his expression darkened as he thought
[Not only that, there are signs of a battle… We've compared some images from some days ago and images from yesterday and noticed there are new marks on the ground that clearly hadn't been there before, suggesting there was a clash recently…]
"Did you check with KSA?"
[Yes, we've talked to them and they showed the records from the cameras, it seems there were two people there, but the image is in low quality… Also, M-21 and Takeo went to the place and found some traces that leaded to the sea…]
"The sea…?" he frowned
[Yes, it vanished on the coast… We couldn't identify the people or their affiliation… Both of them were using hoods, and the cameras couldn't catch an angle that showed their faces, however, there's a highly possibility one of them is a werewolf due to the marks he left on the ground…]
"A werewolf appearing on such place…?"
[Well, that's it… When you come back, you can help us with the investigations, boss...]
"And My master… How is him?"
[He is fine… Don't worry!] He thumbed up [Now, I have to take my leave, boss! We need to do further research about the mysterious duo in the records!] He finished the video call.
"Are they after Muzaka…? Or maybe… An enemy of union coming to investigate what happened in Korea…? They should've already know my master was the one that purged the traitorous clan leaders…" his thoughts ran fast on his mind.
"W-what happened? I-is there some problem with Raizel-nim?"
Regis dragged his feet to approach Frankenstein and asked in concern. Rael was also paying attention to the monstrous blonde human.
"No… My master is fine… But I'm afraid we need to stop our training for now and go back home…"
"Why?! We don't have time to waste!" Rael blurted out impatiently "We need to get stronger! There is still a traitor alive!"
"Rael, calm down." Frankenstein only cast a brief glance to the curly haired "An incident happened and we need to investigate, for that, I need to go back to Korea."
"Incident?! And Seira?! Is she fine?" Rael panicked
"The incident has nothing to do with Seira or anyone in the house…" he explicated and heard a heavy sigh of relief.
"So why did Tao call you…?" Regis brows furrowed in a complexed expression.
"… Someone visited the destructed site where we fought once…" he briefed them on the situation
He looked at the youngsters, reflecting the current state of their troubles. Not only had they watched their enemies' movements while training; now they should also search for some unknown people who could meddle with their affairs. Or could it be only coincidence that the two strangers passed by the destructed site? Were they investigating? Were they from another corporation like union?
As a matter of fact, Rael and Regis had just become clan leaders, and Regis' soul weapon was still incomplete because Gejutel was alive. They lacked experience and that's why Frankenstein was "taking care" of them, training them to match up with the upcoming enemies, but now, another matter he also should get involved sprouted and he was wondering if the headache would get worsen from now on.
His preoccupations were irrupted when they felt a power approaching the island. It was distant, but he could sense a strong power drawing near. His startled expression scared the nobles who looked at each other trying to understand, then, they also felt the power coming.
"Rael, take Regis out here and go back to Korea. There's an enemy coming."
"Wha-" he let out in a complaint tone "We need to fight him, then!"
"Take a look at your own condition, you two are barely standing thanks to the training, your wounds need to recover first, before engaging in a battle…"
"But… You're also wounded…" the silver haired contested.
"This is just blood, my wounds are almost completely healed by now… Just go! I don't know who could have found out about this island! If it's an elder, I'll have a hard time if I need to fight protecting you two!"
"…!"
Rael clenched his teeth, not agreeing with the decision, but the younger noble put a hand on his shoulder and he reluctantly left the scene as Frankenstein prepared to battle against the enemy. Notwithstanding the overwhelming presence vanished.
"What?! Where did he go?! Don't tell me…" he wheezed.
"His intention was being noticed to hide his presence after I had accepted the battle, just for distraction? If so, his objective would be…" he grinded his teeth "Damn! Where are Regis and Rael?"
He dashed to catch up to them. Meanwhile the duo was going towards the ocean to go back to Korea, but when the sea was finally on their line of sight, a shadow appeared before them, blocking their path.
"Tch! Who are you?! Get out of the way, trash!" the rudeness of the blonde noble was evident on his tone
The enemy had a hooded mantle, occulting partially his face, however, they could identify easily his race when his hands become covered in a silver and brown mixture of fur.
"A werewolf?!"
There was no time for a response, an attack was already coming to dilacerate them, and each one stepped to the side, watching as an enormous cut-like crater was opened on the soil.
"This aura… He doesn't seem like a common werewolf… Is he modified…?" Regis clicked his tongue.
"Such shameful creature! I can't even look at this unworthy thing…"
Rael jolted onwards, using his hand to drawn a cut on the enemy, but he avoided. Regis tried to attack too, but the man defended with his transformed arms. The blonde noble could catch a glimpse of the face of his enemy, of course, he didn't recognize but it was an old man with silver hair and yellow colored thin-pupiled eyes.
In an instant, the Kertia's speed couldn't match with his enemy's and he barely defended the claw's attack. He flew some meters, falling to the ground. He couldn't believe the man was actually that strong, or it was just him that was very weak?
"Rael!" he stood up with Regis shouting.
"Don't be too loud, Regis! It's disgusting!"
The moment their attention was diverted was enough for Regis to receive a blow, being send away like the other noble. The blonde tried to attack the enemy, but he received continuous blows from the werewolf who battled furiously. When he called out his soul weapon, the opponent stepped back, but invested again.
"Preposterous! How can a Kertia descendant like me be not able to match up his speed?!"
The curly haired was extremely irritated, he lost his temper easily, and his attacks became unclear as he tried to slice open the strong werewolf. However, his attempts didn't last long, Regis also took out his soul weapon, and the young clan leaders decided to attack in unison, with all their power, their stamina was decreasing and they wouldn't last long if the battle continued.
They concentrated their powers and shoved towards the opponent, the man stopped and stood firmly in front of the blow, with a single movement of cutting, he also made his attack, using his strength to slice the energy, which dissipated on the air, causing the attack to hit the ground on his sides.
The Landrege heir coughed as the dust cloud spread. He felt the Kertia leader's presence near him, but he couldn't feel the presence of their enemy.
"Where is him?! He just vanished!" Rael was impatiently looking around.
When the dust began to dissipate, they identified a silhouette, however, it was too late, at the same second they saw a cut flying towards them, slicing the dust, before they could fully evade it hit both of them. They fell to the ground as the claws marked their skin.
"G-guh…" Regis grimaced, trying to stand up, but his muscles didn't obey him.
"… How could he…?" the Kertia leader stood up with difficulty
The man approached them menacingly baring his fangs and raising his arm, to deliver another blow, and before Rael or Regis could regain their composure, another attack was already coming.
The blow exploded, and the enemy smile in satisfaction, but soon, his smile left his face, when he understood that his enemies were still alive and something had blocked his attack. There were spear-like things made by a dark matter around the two young clan leaders.
"Did he come…?" Regis was astounded.
Rael felt the unpleasant, eerie feeling coming from behind, making his heart almost stall and his whole body shiver; he knew that sensation, no matter how many times he had felt. Regis knew too, that was the vibe Dark spear produced.
"Frankens-" the Landrege turned his eyes to the person arriving.
He stopped middle-sentenced and his eyes opened wide, just like Rael's when they saw that it was not who they were expecting. The man coming wasn't Frankenstein, but a guy around Rael's age. He was using a hood, but they could still see the blue color of his eyes and his rebel wavy-brown hair, falling on his nape.
A strong gust of wind blew the hood, showing his face clearly, he had a grave expression when looking to the enemy. Casting a brief glance to Rael and Regis, he frowned feeling bothered by the vision, and curved his mouth down, stepping in front of them.
"Is this power coming from him…?" the silver-haired thought frightened with the possibility "But… This sensation… I can't tell if he's a human or not… He does not look like one…"
"Who are you?!" Rael blurted out aggressively.
He just looked to the blonde noble, not interested in responding, and turned to face his enemy again. The werewolf had an annoyed expression.
"You…!" the enemy growled "How do you dare to interfere?!"
"You're the one interfering… That's why I came, to impede you."
Without a hint of what was going on, the young nobles exchanged a glance, trying to take an opportunity to get out of the place, but, they felt another power, and dark stakes came flying towards the newly-arrived boy and the werewolf, forcing them to avoid.
"What do you think you're doing, shit-heads?"
Frankenstein's said between his teeth, making a quiver run down the spines of the young clan leaders.
"You…" the brown-haired boy was flabbergasted.
"Whose children do you think you're messing up with?!" the definition of fury was stamped in the smirk on his face.
A laugh soared on the air, turning into cachinnate while the perplexed looks of everyone fell upon the werewolf. Instead of being intimidate, he seemed happy the blonde human had appeared now.
"What's going on…?!" Regis gave a scuffed murmur
Who were those two and why were they involving two clan leaders on their fight? It all didn't matter anymore, because he was sure the dark-spear master would pulverize them to death. Oh, god. The worst error they committed was to lead Frankenstein to lose his temper.
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What are your theories? Did you like the new character or is it too early to say something about him?
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