Chapter 41

Don't worry, Cordelia. Things will be fine. Don't bother with that creepy guy, Ellis.

"Why are you so concerned, kid? I'm really cruel to you. Stop that. It's getting annoying."

I'm not going to stop since you don't really want me to. You're my dearest friend since Alyce is like a sister or mother-like figure for me. I want to help you.

"Thanks then."

You're welcome, Cordelia.

*Tyki's point of view

Stop suppressing the power.

As if I'd let you out, Joyd.

You can't keep it too long. Just let me out so things will be less painful for you.

There's no need for that.

It does hurt. The seals do, don't they? You can't lie to yourself that long. Your instincts will return and take over.

I won't let it.

Suit yourself, I'll soon prevail.

I'll make sure that does not happen.

*Alyce's point of view

A finder knocked at my door and called me to his office.

I went inside and saw that he is already speaking with Tyki. I wonder now what this is all about.

"Ah, you're here, General Wynne."

"What did you call me here for, supervisor?"

"Since the situation is getting worse, I'll be needing you to train all the exorcists here in the order. The other generals are somewhere doing their mission. I need you to help improve their skills. I asked Tyki to help with you so I'll hope you'll work fine with him. It will do good for the exorcists to gain experience fighting with a Noah."

"Yeah, I'll work up some training. Is that all, supervisor?"

"That's all. You may go."

Tyki stood up and opened the door for me. He made a hand gesture and did the formalities he would do as a gentleman would.

"After you," he said in a polite manner while smiling.

He's teasing me again. Why is my face heating up? He didn't have to do that? I think Komui even saw it and is probably trying to hide his laugh right now.

I didn't want to cause a scene and just headed out. I'll have a talk with him after I finish the papers due later.

*Tyki's point of view

I went back inside my room after the supervisor had a talk with me and Alyce. It's kind of cute seeing her blush as I teased her with the act I played like before.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

Who would that be now? I doubt it would be Alyce.

I opened it and saw the little girl come inside. It might seem to be Lilia but I know that it is Cordelia, Alyce's younger sister.

I let her in and closed the door.

"What brings you here?"

"I need a favor from you."

I looked at her with a questioning look.

"I need you to take out the innocence bound to my soul. You can do that, right? It took form so it won't be that hard."

"Why do I have to do that?"

"So I can leave this body. That's what everyone wants, don't they? I'm just causing trouble by selfishly wanting to be here."

"Even if I wanted to, I can't."

"What do you mean you can't? Isn't that part of your ability as a Noah?"

"It seems you've forgotten that my powers are sealed."

"It's loosening. And it really isn't much of a restraint now. You can easily take that out if you let him go out."

"I won't let that happen."

"Please, Tyki. You wouldn't really want her to suffer now, would you? she'll die if I stay any longer."

"There are other ways. Alyce had already thought of that, hasn't she? Just wait."

"Even if there is, what use is there for me to live?"

"Don't waste that chance given to you."

"You people only say that because you haven't experienced what I did in the past."

"Don't be too conceited. You're not the only one who's suffering. Just be grateful."

*Allen's point of view

Weird? How come Cordelia is going to Tyki's room?

Allen followed behind her and listened at the door after it was closed. He listened in on their conversation despite knowing he shouldn't.

Cordelia is asking Tyki to take out the innocence? Why?

This is bad… Tyki will refuse, won't he?

Should I go inside and stop them or not?

Allen sighs after hearing that Tyki refused her request.

I guess I can leave now with a peace of mind.

Allen then walks away and bumps into someone.

"Hello, bean sprout. What did you hear? I'm curious."

The bookman apprentice had seen him listening outside the door.

"Lavi! I-I…"

"You don't need to feel too bad, bean sprout. If you tell me, I won't tell on you."

"Fine."

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(^.^) Kylie: Hello there! It sure has been a long time for this fic. I hope you like it and I'm really glad and thankful if you did.

*Cordelia asked Tyki to end things since she felt guilty about the trouble she is causing and the fact Lilia is still kind to her.

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