Duty-Bound: Chapter 34
...xXx...
Doing some research while looking at the person you love was a difficult task. Still, he would not let himself lose control. Currently, they were staying at a study that was formerly Aida's to analyse Elder Souma's archives. Based on their observations on the day Lady Yuka introduced Mikan to the elders, they had silently noted the ones that were suspicious to look for more information about them.
"I found three," Mikan stated and looked up from the archive.
"Two," he replied, putting the archives back on the table. "Which do you want to start with first?"
"I have a hunch about this particular Elder who comes from the northern lands." She offered the archive she was holding to him.
After reading the information, he raised one eyebrow at her. "You think it was him?"
"I'm not really sure, but I have a hunch."
"…"
"Will you do me a favour, Natsume?"
They both knew what his answer would be, so he remained silent to let her continue.
"I need you to go to the eastern lands to meet my mentor." Her voice held no argument.
Before he could ask her how to look for her mentor, she pulled out a hira-shuriken that had her name on its surface. "Tell him that you need information about this Elder, and he will tell you everything he knows."
After taking the hira-shuriken from her, he inquired, "How?"
"Rei-shishō came from the northern lands. I want to go to him myself, but, as you know, I can't go out now."
He nodded in agreement. Lady Yuka wouldn't allow her to leave the lands around this time as it was too dangerous.
Gazing into her eyes, he asked again, "Will you be alright?"
"I was your pupil, was I not?"
He smirked proudly. "Indeed."