Chapter 21

*Tyki's point of view

Sheryl made me go into one of those parties again. I didn't really want to go but it became a mission when rumors spread that one of the ladies have a very unique type of necklace that glowed green. It was possibly innocence so the earl told me to come.

It would be another boring event and more fake smiles that I'd have to put up so reputations won't be ruined. I walked inside the room and did as I often would. Converse with the gentlemen or flatter the ladies to a dance. While dancing on the ballroom floor, I caught sight of a face, a very familiar face. It was Alyce. Why is she here? Had they heard of the innocence too?

I finished the dance then walked towards her.

"May I have this dance, my beautiful lady? I am Tyki Mikk."

"With pleasure, Lord Mikk. I am Alyce Alsworth," said Alyce as she took the hand that was offered to her then we danced.

"It brings back memories, doesn't it, Alyce?"

"I do not know what you are talking about, Lord Mikk."

"Now remove the flattery and lies, Alyce. Just call me Tyki."

"Why are you here, Tyki?"

"How about you, Alyce?"

"I asked first."

"My brother had me come here."

"My brother did too. Why do they even exist? Mine makes me go to places like this."

"What's wrong with that? You look dazzling today, my beautiful lady."

"Had I not told you to stop calling me that?"

"I know. It is just fun to see your same reaction. It never changes."

"Please stop that."

"I will but you'll have to answer my questions."

"I will but promise to answer mine too."

"Anything to please you, Alyce."

"Let's speak in your native tongue so that no one will hear about it," said Alyce in Portugese.

"Are you sure that the junior doesn't know this language?"I said while replying in the same language.

"Yes, and no one from here seems to come from there besides you."

"Why haven't you told your brother?"

"I can't and don't try telling him again. I managed to put it off for now by pretending to have lost my memories so please don't let anyone know."

"I won't. I promise."

"I'm not sure if I can believe you. Why did you lie to me, Tyki? Are all of those really lies? Lilia misses you so much."

"Do you not miss me?"

"I don't since I regard you as dead. Answer the question, Tyki."

"So you've killed me… Well, I am a liar. That is the truth but why don't you find out yourself as to which is the truth and which is the lie?"

"Why won't you answer my question?"

"I did."

"I really hate you."

"I know that already."

"Yet I don't."

"Did I hear right?"

"Do you hate me?"

"No."

"Why?"

"There's no reason to."

"There is. You're a Noah while I'm an exorcist."

"Does that anything to do with hate?"

"Not really."

"We are outside right now. No one can see us because of your innocence. Will you kill me now?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Will you kill me?"

"No."

"Then I won't. There is no need for unnecessary bloodshed."

"I could kill a lot of people after this."

"You won't unless you were ordered to."

"How are you sure?"

"Why are we having a messed up conversation?"

"You started it."

"I didn't mean to."

"So what is there left to ask?"

"Did you really lie Tyki?"

"I did."

"Which one is the truth? Everything seems to be a lie."

"To find the truth is to look for lies."

"You're always confusing me."

"And so do you."

"You know, I've met someone who resembles you a bit. It feels so weird. He is much kinder than you though."

"What do you mean by that?"

"I just feel confused. I really hate you."

"I know. You've said that lots of times."