Disclaimer: I do not own Noblesse, it's a brilliant webtoon made by Son Je Ho and Lee Gwang Su.
Plot: After fighting against the future Maduke, Victor has lost. Tao, Takeo and M-21 took Victor to KSA's installations to help him, meanwhile, Rai arrived to mitigate his servant's rampage, and when they finally ended the battle, the uneasiness overcame their hearts.
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Messenger from the Future
XX
KSA's intallations
An Sangeen and Na Yonsu dashed through the corridor to arrive at the medical lab. Their exasperation was due the fact they both had been working like slaves to contain the damages and give explanations to the media and population in general about the recent cases of destructed buildings. Not sufficing, after all the job they've done, their chief requested their presence on the main build of KSA's agency.
"What is it this time?" the woman snarled annoyed. She was too tired to solve other people's problems.
"He said it is related to that man…" her husband replied narrowing his eyes in worry.
"The Principal from Yeran…?" her eyes widened in astonishment.
"Yes. It seems the security guards are here and a lot of nobles…"
"What are they doing here?" she gulped when a dreadful sensation invaded her senses. "Will they close KSA because we're researching about human enhancements?!"
"Don't be precipitate…" Sangeen tried to calm the animosity of his wife "It seems they brought someone in need of medical treatment… It was an alarming situation where they couldn't waste any time, so they came to the first place where they could get assistance…"
"One of those children…?!" she hypothesized feeling a bit of pity internally.
"I'm not sure. But we will find out in a minute."
He stopped at the entrance and used a card to open the sealed metallic door. The surprised came when their sight identified the figures standing there talking with the main doctor that performed their experiments:
"I've done everything on my reach…" he admitted cleaning the sweat on his forehead with a handkerchief.
"Thank you very much." Tao bowed and the other two humans imitated his gesture of gratitude.
The other ones in the room were the abnormal students wearing Yeran uniforms. The silver haired boy had an anxious expression, the blonde one too, but both the ex-clan leader from Landrege's family and the Loyard leader had collected expressions.
The black-haired noble had his usual insipid face, although, for some unknown reason, the two agents from KSA felt there was something off about him today. As for the famous Director for Yeran high school, they almost couldn't recognize him: he was bare chested, his body was covered in wounds and they couldn't tell if it was still bleeding or if it had stopped, his expression was distressed and whacked.
"Didn't you say it was one of the children…?" Yonsu asked in a whisper "Why is he badly injured?"
"I thought it too…" he was wordless.
They only understood that the man wasn't the one in need of urgent medical treatment when the conversation moved onwards:
"Did he need a transfusion?" Frankenstein asked furrowing his brows.
"Yes, we've used what we had at disposal as an immediate measure…" he adjusted his glasses "But I'm not sure if he's a 'normal' boy, so I can't tell precisely which after-effects the blood transfusion will cause on his body…"
"I'm thankful by your solicitude…" the blonde man bowed again, and some drips of blood fell from his injuries to the ground, but he did not seem to bother.
"N-no… You're always helping us too…" the doctor gestured a bot uneasy and adjusted his glasses before asking hesitantly "Now, you should receive some treatment too… You don't seem well…"
"… It will heal soon…" he answered vaguely uninterested on his own condition, his blue eyes had a void shade.
"Good thing he is alive, doctor!" Tao intervened with his lively tone to break the depressing tension "He's a healthy boy, so he will be just fine!"
"I-I see… ahem" the doctor answered nervously, helping to break the unnerving mood "He will probably stay on this comatose state for some time… His body needs rest to regenerate… I can't tell how long he will sleep… Those guys said I couldn't perform many exams on him, it would be perilous…"
"…"
Frankenstein's brows curved slightly in sadness as he looked to the brown-haired boy on another room separated by a thin glass. He was full of medical equipment attached to his body, the bandages covered half of him. The blonde touched the glass softly, staring at his unhealthy son with mourn.
"Excuse us-"
The two modified agents from KSA entered the conversation with an apologetically tone, they really didn't want to bother the nobles, but their chief ordered they attended to the meeting.
"You two…" M-21 was surprised "Shouldn't you be dealing with people and media on the battling site?"
"Yes, but chief relocated some agents and requested our presence here…" Sangeen looked to the curious faces staring at him "Well, I understand now… The situation was worse than we expected…"
"The werewolves began a fight among themselves. We've asked an explanation, but neither the union nor they replied to our call." Na Yonsu was short, she was impatient with the situation.
"The union must be in a state of confusion too… But this battle wasn't related to them this time… The only coincidence was that the fifth elder took part in that fight… They must want explanation as much as us now…" Tao gave a fast analysis. "The enemy who attacked them was someone that isn't affiliated to the union or to the werewolves, he is an independent threat…"
"Independent threat…? So you already know the enemy?" the doctor had a dreadful expression.
"More or less…"
The bob-cut hacker scratched his head and glanced swiftly to his boss. Frankenstein was not in a good condition. He feared the man wouldn't be able to keep a good conversation with KSA members after such stressful fight. His blood was still dripping on the ground, his wounds were deep. Then, someone continued on his behalf:
"He had personal grudge against those werewolves, that's why he attacked so suddenly." Takeo supported his troubled friend.
"That was the enemy you've warned us before, right…?" An Sangeen narrowed his eyes "We couldn't track his movements… He simply disappeared from the map…"
"Don't blame yourselves, he has incredible powers…" Tao tried to reassure the man. "He has been hiding from us too, and when we finally found him…" he casted a glance to the other room, where Victor was. "….. Well… Something we couldn't predict happened…"
"May I ask something?" the doctor called their attention "I've seen the young Loyard leader, but I've never seen this Mister before…" he looked at Gejutel. "Sir, are you also a clan leader?"
"I'm not a clan leader anymore… I came to run an errand under our Lord's commandment, but due to some circumstances, I came here."
"I can't understand you humans, doing organizations to protect yourselves and doing modifications just to acquire powers!" Rael muttered irritated.
"Rael, stop criticizing them. Those humans are trying to protect their society and it's not their fault that other humans are causing so much trouble for us!" Regis reprehended.
"I know! But they are simply-" before he finished the sentence, a hand touched his shoulder, he swirled immediately ready to shout at the person, but recoiled when he saw who it was "Seira?!"
"Rael, stop. It's not time to complain, everyone is running out of energy." She looked at the other people.
Rael gulped nervously and his eyes passed by the whole room, analyzing the veracity of her words, he could finally notice how bad everyone was feeling. The human trio was tired; the noblesse had some strange and subtle worry designed on his beautiful eyes; and the human whom his father admired was completely exhausted and depressed.
His shoulders slumped and a drop of sweat rolled down his face as he closed his eyes. It was not time to act like a child, he had to be serious and try to help, not to bring more problems for them. His gaze landed on the room beyond the glass. He didn't like that boy, but it was far too cruel to kill a person like that, just because he was only half-werewolf.
"These enemies are getting more insane…" he thought with distaste, averting his gaze from the disturbing sight.
"What will we do now…? The enemy escaped…" Regis looked at the ground.
"….."
The mood was tense and depressing, everyone was quiet. Sangeen and Yonsu exchanged a glance feeling pity for the decayed state of that group. The enemy must be strong, is what they thought.
"We will make some arrangements."
It was Frankenstein's voice that irrupted the gloomy tension installed on that room, much to their surprise. He was finally looking at them, although it was evident on his expression how weary he was.
"Boss?" Tao giggled nervously "What do you mean?"
"KSA can't track Maduke. He has an ability that allows him to hide his powers and presence. Moreover, you have other priorities now that he is attacking indiscriminately on places with a high contingent of people, to cause more troubles…"
"Is it true?" Gejutel frowned "He was fighting in the middle of the city to harm humans?"
"It's not that he was fighting in the city to harm humans, he only attacked the first opponent on his line of sight without bothering to the humans around…" Regis commented "It's exactly as Victor has said… He couldn't care less about showing off to human society. He only wants to destroy…"
"He is a threat to every species on this world." M-21 was indignant "Be it a human, noble or werewolf, he will kill them because he is impelled by his hatred."
"Isn't there something we can do to help?" Yonsu gasped exasperated.
"Calm down, I'm sure he already has a plan, right? Principal?" her husband held her by the shoulders to pacify her temper.
"Yes, thank you." He coughed before proceeding "It would help if you maintained your eyes focused on union's movements, our new enemy is trying to destroy them too, so, when they make their move, be sure he will come for them… Also, inform if the werewolves acts outside union orders, since they have been coming frequently to this country…"
"Yes. We will do anything on our reach to help…" The doctor nodded frantically.
"Then, boss…" Tao had an apprehensive smile on face, scratching his head "What are we going to do? It seems Lukedonia will also have to get involved this time." He glanced to the old Landrege.
"I'll inform Lord about this complex situation and I'm sure she will take some measures to counter this enemy." He affirmed. "However, what really concerns me is what you are going to do in meantime..." He glared at Frankenstein and the thoughts he did not voice were oppressive "Frankenstein, are you going to lose yourself every time you let your emotions boil up inside you?"
Even though the blonde scientist caught a hint of Gejutel's message, he did not complain or seemed the least offended. Turning his back to the others, he walked to where his master was.
Raizel was looking at Victor by the glass, his eyes seemed distant and inexpressive, but overcasting emotions resided there, inside the depths of his red eyes, in the inaccessible part of his closed heart.
"Master, I ask my deepest apologies for my shameful actions." He bowed "But, please, listen to me, it would be better if you did not use your powers on your current state…"
"….." Rai's gaze fell upon his respectful servant for a moment, then he looked by the window glass again.
"It would be better if you went back with Tao, Takeo and M-21 to school. Regis and Seira too. At least, make up some story for our absence, I won't be able to attend to my duties as a chairman for a while." he finally stood up and looked at them. "You three can fill the role of investigation using the technology at disposal, as for Seira and Regis, I'd like to let you beside my master. Rael can help Tao and the others."
"W-what? Me?" he blurted out pointing to himself "Why?"
"Haha, Sir Rael, you'll be of great help!" Tao patted his shoulder and the blonde vampire felt a flinch of rejection.
The trio animated the air and the mood got a bit lighter. Sangeen smiled a bit watching the brisk trio, but everyone except them felt the pressure of that predicament.
"Let's talk to chief now, Yonsu." He called her wife and she nodded.
The two agents left the room. The Loyard and Landrege current leaders talked to Gejutel, who seemed to have advices to give to them:
"Seira, Regis, as clan leaders it's an important moment for you… The ages changed and the humans changed, the incoming battles will be on your hands, you need to prepare yourselves regardless of how harsh those battles will be." He was saddened. The truth was they were too young to be living on such terrible world. "Don't forget you must protect the noblesse with all your might, and you must also protect your honor as nobles. I'd like to stay to talk more, but due to the alarming situation, I must go back and report it to Lord as soon as possible…"
"… Yes…"
The silver-haired teens bowed with deference and left the room to set their old counsellor off. Tao, Takeo and M-21 stormed out of the room bringing Rael along to create their strategies for their next mission. Then, the lab room became silent, only three people remained: The noblesse was still transfixed in front of the glass, watching the boy on the other room; the Doctor felt awkward and decide to leave the place too to check the boy's conditions, but Frankenstein stepped in front of him.
"I'd like to have a word with you…" he declared bluntly.
"Yes?" the Oldman sweated a lot.
"I'll stay here for now and help on Victor's treatment… But, I ask you to burn his exams and delete all the data related to him right after we finish it…" he frowned seriously giving menacing dark traits to his expression.
"Y-yes… I-I understand… But, you need aid too, right?"
"Right. One more thing: after his condition gets better, I'll transfer him to another place." He concluded not giving space for any protest and the doctor gulped.
"T-then, let's go…" he looked above Frankenstein's shoulder to the noblesse.
The blonde suddenly turned and walked towards his master with an apologetically tone:
"Master, I'll be here for some time, please, you don't need to stay here, you should go with Seira and Regis to the school…"
"…"
Raizel smiled faintly in a resigned tone, on the next moment, he coughed a bit and when he covered his mouth, his hands were stained with a bit of blood.
"Master!" Frankenstein's eyes widened and his tone was filled with urgency.
"… I'm fine…"
His servant offered a handkerchief and he cleaned his face, still with the faint smile on his lips.
"Master had to use his powers to stop me…" he thought with sorrow "I can't forgive myself… Not only I couldn't help my son, but I forced my master to use his weakened powers…"
"Frankenstein…" Raizel's voice was firm and his face was inexpressive. "I exerted my influence because I wanted… There's nothing to worry about…"
"..."
His brows were curled up in sorrow. His master would never hesitate to help him or any member of their family, nor would he admit his health wasn't on its better conditions.
"I'd like to stay here for a while…" the vampire stated calmly.
"Yes, master…"
Frankenstein bowed once more before leaving the room with the doctor. Raizel stared for the patient on the other side quietly, his unfathomable thoughts were something he kept only for himself.
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Crombell's office
The old scientist was sitting on his chair receiving a transmission from Yuri, his best spy, reporting about the recent fight regarding the werewolves.
[It was a big confront, the trail of destruction is impressing…]
"Heh… They have finally started to devour themselves, huh?"
[It's not funny, Sir. They've destructed many buildings and union is making a fuss over it… Of course, the second elder has yet to give his response about the matter…]
"He is probably formulating an answer." His smirk enlarged "We will take this opportunity. Yuri, localize the one who was fighting with the werewolves and make contact with him or her! We'll negotiate!"
[Understood!]
His vicious smile vanished when the automatic door opened. His mind tried to voice a complaint, but his eyes widened open when he saw the person entering his office:
"Muzaka-nim?"
"Crombell… I've heard about the incident… What had exactly happened…?"
The scowl on the werewolf's face indicated he wasn't a bit happy. The scientist sweated, if the former Lord decided to make a move, it could foil his plans. He had to probe carefully his words before ever telling the truth to him.
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Seaside
The fifth elder stared at her companion. Both of them had pissed expressions as the waves on the ocean broke going against the rocks.
"Lunark, what do you intend to tell when we go back without Bertrand?"
"He didn't listen to us and separated after we've clearly said that the intention on coming here was to fight as a group. He can give his excuses to our Lord when he comes back. Now, our priority is to go back and tell him what is happening so we can take the providences."
"Tch! We will be motive for mockery into our race. The objective was simple: bringing a boy with us and we couldn't even accomplish that! Moreover we were saved by our target, that's just the bottom of the well!"
"If you have any complaint, keep it for yourself, I'm almost as infuriated as you, but remember we have matters on our hands now, and we need to go."
He grumbled once more and both of them set to their reign. What they couldn't predict was the interference of the future-Maduke.
Now that Victor was out of the battle, the vampires were about to take action, Crombell was already planning something, the werewolves were in a pinch! Wake up fast, Victor, the wheel of time is changing on a frightening pace.
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