Hi I'm back! Here we go on Prologue Part 3.
Lloyd went to buy some flowers before heading out.
It has been three years since he left Crossbell, and he couldn't help but feeling guilty. He walked down the path to a hill and came down to one of the graves.
"- Oh Adios sits in the sky above us. Please open the gate for the soul flying to Your side-"
He heard mumbles from behind. It's timid, but he heard them clearly.
("I can't believe it…why such a vibrant guy will…")
("He got a cute and wonderful girlfriend, and they almost marry…but why…?")
("Damn those police! They are not going to stay quiet right!?")
("Speaking of which…his parents was dead. How is his little brother then…?")
The girl beside him must have heard that too, as she suddenly turned to him with a warm smile.
"…Are you alright, Lloyd?"
"I'm fine. Cecil, don't push yourself too much…I'm sorry, I was supposed to take care of everything…"
"Don't say that. We're family, and Guy is…" Cecil suddenly stopped and sobbed. She used a handkerchief to cover her voice.
"…Cecil…"
"…I'm sorry…you're the most painful one, and yet I'm…Lloyd, I will take care of you. I'll take care of you in the future…"
"… …"
Standing in front of the grave, Lloyd remembered the funeral of his brother.
On that day, everything changed. The lives together with his brother had ended, and his brother left without alert. At the end, he didn't know how Guy was dead, whether it was an accident or homicide, he didn't know at all. After the funeral, he left Crossbell.
He put the flower and knelt down. The grave crafted with the name Guy Bannings.
"I was…too childish. I should have accepted it candidly, yet I was persisted in some inexplicable things…"
When he heard the news, he thought that was a joke. He thought Guy would actually show up later and told him it was merely a joke.
However, when he saw Guy lying inside the coffin, he finally knew that's not a joke.
"I'm back, brother. I'm…so sorry I didn't come back to see you. I was…too impulse."
Looking at Cecil crying face, the little Lloyd thought he should take care and protect her. No other reason, just because she was Guy's lover. Since Guy was gone, he should take the responsibility.
However, Cecil told him she would take care of him in the future with a sad smile. Hearing that, Lloyd felt sorrow. Later, he rejected her offer and left Crossbell to his uncle's house, until he joined Police School at seventeen years old.
Less than an hour's journey to the city, but he has not been back once in three years. He swore that he would not go back to the city before he's turning into a mature man.
But, did he really mature enough?
That's just his childish thought.
"I finally become an investigator. Although the section I've been assigned was quite…weird, but I'll do my best. Please watch it, brother!"
At last, a soft wind brushed against his face, as if an answer came from Guy.
The second day, before the mission started, Sergei once again assemble all of them and had a small meeting.
"Lloyd, take out the investigation Manual." Lloyd put the manual on the table. "This can be used as the proof of your identity, which also recorded various instruction and notes. But its primary purpose is to record and confirm any cases handled."
"What does it mean?"
"Explain it, Lloyd."
"According to the Police Regulations, any task requires record. After receiving a task, any information should record in this manual. Report subject to the manual and it can also be used for special grant approval."
"I see…this is reasonable."
"But to me, this is pretty annoying." Randy sighed.
"Generally, it is just as Lloyd said. However, the situation in SSS is a bit different. Aside from regular task, there's also support request." Sergei looked at Tio. "Tio, prepare the information."
Tio stood up from the chair and moved to the terminal at the back.
"Everyone, please come over here." When everyone was gathered, she started to explain. "This terminal is connected to the orbal network, and it's done with all the installation. Basically, it will maintain active all the times. Once login, it will show this page."
Tio showed them how to work. After login, the page displayed two grids. Inside the grids displayed some contents.
"What's written here?" Randy pointed the two grids.
"Is that…Support Request?"
"Yes. Except normal task, you will receive delegates from all sides, including delegate from public and tourist, from Municipal Government and so on. Although it is not necessarily to complete all of them, but the ignoring delegates might be processed by Bracers."
"I get it."
"That's meant we have to win those praises from people as much as we can by completing all the delegates, right?" Everyone now was fully understood.
"In addition, HQ might request for help like patrolling or some simple paper works. You get me now?"
"Oh my god…" Hearing paper work, Randy immediately dropped his face.
"So this is how the orbal network works…I finally understand its function now." Lloyd knew he would sure come to understand more when he used to it.
"Unlike communication device, it can deliver portrait, text and sound all together. I heard it before…it seems it can apply in wide range." Elie agreed with Lloyd.
"Yes." Tio explained further. "Currently it is tested in variety places. This terminal is part of it."
Sergei lighted a cigarette.
"I heard that Bracer's Guild has introduced the same system. We can't be left behind." He looked at his subordinates. "This concludes the briefing. Lloyd, before starting on delegates, brings them out to the street and takes a good look of this city. Use your eyes to confirm what kind of city all of you should protect in the future."
"Yes sir."
"Oh yes, the Weapon Shop and Orbal Workshop are just right at the street. You guys must visit them in order to deal with them in future."
"Understood."
"I will mostly stay in my room. But I am very busy with all those magazines or sleeping. Don't count on me, alright?"
"E-Eh?" Sergei ignored their shocks and walked pass them back to his office, leaving the four.
"He is…pretty elaborate, huh?"
"…This is quite worrying, though…"
Suddenly, a notification came in. Tio pushed the connect button, and then the page popped up a new window.
"Hello, do you remember me?"
There's a girl showed on the window. She had brown pigtails with a bright smile. She's also the one to greet them yesterday. It's hardly to forget such a cute girl.
"Hello, er…" How rude Lloyd forgot to ask for name yesterday.
"My name is Fran, Fran Seeker. Nice to meet you all!"
"Nice to meet you. Anyway, what do you want with us?"
"I would like to do an additional description of the Support Request."
"Additional description?"
"Yes. From now on, I will be your exclusive receptionist. I will be responsible for various reports that submitted by you after the Support Request has been done."
Randy looked at Tio with dumb face.
"What is that? I completely don't understand it."
"…To put it simple, after we have completed any delegate, we can use this terminal to submit the report to HQ through orbal network."
"That means we don't have to go to HQ to report every time, is it?" Elie was quick to understand it.
"Yes, all the reports are available for review and distribute custom allowances. According to actual accomplishments, your grade as Investigator will increase, which I will notify through orbal network."
"Anyway, all the procedures can be done by this terminal, right?" For Randy, this was the best thing.
"You're right. You are pleased to ask me any question. I'll be waiting!"
"Thank you for everything, Fran."
"Then, see you when you have done the first delegate. If you want to have a dinner with me, please feel free to come to me!"
Lloyd laughed a bit. What a cute girl she was.
"Everyone, let's visit the town. I would like to go some places."
It's been three years, and Lloyd wanted to see how much the city has changed.
"Wait a minute…" Tio found the terminal once again received new message. "Lloyd, new delegates are coming in."
"Let me see." The four of them checked the content of the delegates one by one. "Delegate from Municipal Government, delegate of looking for lost item, and eliminate monster…it seems monster once again appear in the underground sewer."
"Is it the monster from yesterday?" Thinking about yesterday, Elie slightly furrowed her brows.
"What do you think, leader?"
"Don't call me that…personally, I want to take all these delegates." Lloyd had thought about it. "In order to gain trust from people, we must complete all the delegates. Although we were careless and taken aback by the monster, I don't think we will lose again with full equipment. So I want to take the challenge."
"Well…it's not my style to give up because of losing in battle." Randy smirked.
"Yes, you are right." Elie agreed to Lloyd.
And so, the four of them set out to the city.
The Weapon Shop was very near to SSS, so they decided to visit there for first stop. At Weapon Shop, they changed all the equipment and bought some useful accessories for themselves. Tio's director had left her dedicated upgrading tools for the orbal magic staff for future used.
Then, they moved to Orbal Workshop.
"Welcome to Orbal Workshop [Genten]…Hmm? Y-You're…Lloyd!?" The girl at the reception was shocked and shouted loudly. Her voice had attracted the attention from all around the shop.
"You're…Wendy!? What are you doing here?"
"Of course I'm working here! I am the technician here!"
Hearing that, Lloyd remembered he heard that this friend of him has started working. But he didn't expect she's an Orbal Technician.
"Sorry…I was surprised."
"Sorry for interrupting…your voices are too loud and dragged too many attentions." Randy said with a hint of teasing. "Is she your childhood friend? My, what a cute girl. Can I date you next time?"
"What are you talking about, Randy?" Elie rolled her eyes at him. "By the way Wendy, I heard about this shop before. The decoration is very beautiful."
"Ahaha…this is the interest of the Manager, though. This reception is the focal point which you can maintain your Orbment."
"Can you handle this new type Orbment as well?" Lloyd took out his Orbment and showed it to Wendy.
"Oh…you're using this new type, huh? Don't worry, we have Quartz for you guys as well. Incidentally, Bracer's Guild is our regular customer too."
"…It seems the Guild has put ENGIMA in to actual combat." Tio said.
"Hah, they're quick."
"Well then, hope we won't trouble you too much, Wendy." Lloyd said.
"Don't say that. Come to me anytime if you want to upgrade your Orbment."
After saying goodbye to Wendy, the four of them left Central Square and went to Governmental District.
Governmental District included Mayor and other members' agencies, Municipal Library and Crossbell State Police Department.
"This place is so carefree with the fountain and benches." Tio said after observing the place.
"This place can be considered as a piece of land in the city during daytime." Elie explained.
"What is that?"
Beside the office of Municipal Government, they noticed certain works was carrying out. A bunch of tools and equipment were left on the ground, and having some fences to block people from going in.
"It is carrying out some construction works, so it's blocked for the time being. I heard that is a tower."
"Tower? For what?" Randy asked with less interest.
"Temporary is still unknown, but it will be a magnificent work." No one really knew what it was, so people were looking forward to its completion.
They greeted Fran and other colleagues at Police HQ, and then moved to the next place.
As name applied, the Entertainment District was a place with casino and high-class hotel. Besides, there was also a theatrical troupe [Arc-en-ciel] known as city's most famous grand theatre located in the central of district. Its regular published new show really made the people so excited for it.
"This is [Arc-en-ciel]? I bet there are many beautiful girls inside." Randy was the happiest since coming to Entertainment District.
"What are you so happy for…?" Elie couldn't help but sighed.
"I read [Arc-en-ciel] on many magazines before. I heard that many people specially come here during the show to see the [Fiery Princess]." Lloyd said.
"[Fiery Princess]…?" Tio tilted her head with question mark.
"Ilya Platière. She is the symbol of [Arc-en-ciel], a top star with overwhelming popularity…oh, there she is."
In front of the grand theatre, two women showed up by the gate. One of them was a golden haired beautiful woman, and one of them was a purple haired young girl. The blonde simply furrowed her brows, looking unsatisfied.
"I don't know…why aren't you accepting my invitation? You can live in my house freely."
"You've helped me a lot, and I don't want to trouble you further. I can look for a house somewhere in the city. Miss Ilya, I want to do it by myself." The purple haired girl smiled shyly. Though Ilya kept telling to come with her, she refused it firmly.
"…Alright, then. Rixia, don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything, okay? I will help you no matter what."
"…Thanks, Miss Ilya."
The purple haired girl turned to leave, nodding as a sign of greeting to Lloyd and the rest of them before leaving the place.
"Hey hey, is that blonde the [Fiery Princess]?" Randy's saliva almost dropped down.
"You're right." Lloyd laughed.
"OMG, this is heaven! Well, they hasn't release any new show, right?"
"You'll see, Randy." Elie rolled her eyes to him, taking Tio together with her and leaving the guys behind.
The next they went to Residential Street, a place full with politicians or traders' lordly mansions. It was quite a high-class and quiet residential area. There was a mansion especially deluxe with two horse portraits in front of the house. Elie, not knowing the reason, kept telling them there was nothing interesting and dragged all of them off that mansion.
Walking over from Residential Street they came to West Street. This was the place Lloyd intended to visit from the beginning.
He looked to his right where a building written in name of [House of Bell]. Everything was so familiar.
"I wonder how they are."
[House of Bell] was the place Lloyd used to it since childhood. Three years ago, they intended to take him over while he refused and ran away at the end. Thinking about that, Lloyd suddenly felt guilty.
Since it was a visit, the other three decided to go with him.
It has been three years, and everything was the same. It looked quite old now, but it was still the place he knew and familiar with.
There were only a young girl and a middle-age woman in the house. The woman froze when she first saw Lloyd.
"I'm back, Aunt."
"…Lloyd? You're Lloyd?" The woman put down the task on hand, taking a few steps forward and taking Lloyd into her embrace. "You finally come back!"
"W-Wait…Aunt…I can't breathe…!" Lloyd struggled to get freed from the warm hug. "Please…don't treat me like a child."
His colleagues were watching him at the back! Aww…he felt so embarrassed. He could somehow feel they were laughing at him.
"I'm sorry…but I'm so happy to see you! You know your uncle will do the same if he's at home!"
Lloyd laughed shyly.
"I'm so sorry for making all of you worried…but I'm back. I'll visit Cecil later."
"Oh…Cecil is just too busy with her works…Lloyd, do you need anything now? Where are you living? Do you eat well…"
"Aunt, I'm fine! I'll come again! Bye!"
"Take care of yourself!"
"Y-Yes, I will!"
"You look close to her." Elie smiled.
"Looks like a family." Randy chimed.
"…They took care of me before, so I have to visit them in person. Sorry for the delay."
"I'm the only child, so it's quite envious for me." Elie gave a gentle smile. Lloyd felt embarrassed and quickly turned his face away.
And then, they walk further into a bakery. There, Lloyd met his old friend Oscar. After a little chat, Oscar gave him a recipe manual, which for them to record any recipe they found. After taking a round, they went back to Central Square again. On the way, they met the purple haired girl once again. She seemed coming from Governmental District.
"We seemed to meet her a lot on the way." Elie said.
"She's the girl that talked with blonde right? Then again, she's quite beautiful, too." Randy's eyes were only focused on beautiful girl.
"…From their dialogue, this girl is probably the new staff." Tio shot him a contempt glare.
"That doesn't matter." Randy smirked, didn't matter her glare at all.
"Alright there." Lloyd sighed. "We should move to the next place."
"…East Street, is it? Bracer's Guild office is there."
"Yes, I think we should pay them a visit." Lloyd suggested.
The East Street was an exotic street established together with the eastern immigration. There was an authentic restaurant and many open-air stalls. Crossbell Bracer's Guild branch was somewhere in the corner of this street, and the location was so striking for Lloyd to find it.
When they walked into the building, the one greeted them was a man who dressed on women's clothing. His (Her?) style of speaking was feminine too.
"Welcome to Bracer's Guild…Oh, isn't this Special Support Section?"
The four of them was surprised by that. Although the matter was already on the headline of Crossbell Times Magazine, he (she?) was too quick on recognizing them.
"…Hello."
"Are we too famous to be recognized?" Randy said with a smile.
"Don't look down on us…my name is Michel, nice to meet you all."
Lloyd and the others introduced themselves one by one. And then Michel said:
"Arios has reported the matter to me. Since you guys were posted on the headline, as a member of guild, it is my responsibility to do some investigation."
"I see."
"Hmm…won't you feel unhappy with us? You know, we SSS and Bracer's Guild are…" Lloyd asked tentatively, but Michel didn't seem concern at all.
"Of course it's fine! I'm grateful you could share our works…of course, if you guys are able to share with us."
"!"
Michel satirical response gave Lloyd a heavy counter-attack. The four of them immediately lowered their face.
Facing such provocation, Lloyd who had not made any visible result couldn't fight back. They could only withstand the contempt look of him (her?).
"…You got the gut to say that." Even Randy stopped being hippies.
"Oh…stop giving that scary face. I'm scared." Michel suddenly said exaggeratedly, and the atmosphere turned awful. "…Well, enough with all the bullying. All I can say is do your best, guys. I'm looking forward."
"…Thanks."
After stepping out from the Guild, all of them watched each other and laughed bitterly.
"That's really bad." Randy sighed.
"It is sad we couldn't do anything to their comment." Elie dropped her face.
"The road ahead is truly rough…but we cannot depress over this matter. We already know this from the start, aren't we?" Lloyd felt heart wrenching, but Chief has warned them from the very beginning-there's no easy job for them.
"…Yes, I agree to Lloyd. I suggest we should start doing our job now." Tio said.
"Tio's right. Let's start, then."
They returned to Entertainment District's high-class Hotel - Millennium Hotel to find the tourist who had lost his ticket went back to Erebonia Empire. After they help the young man getting back the ticket, they went to Municipal Government to investigate the vacant houses in the city. They followed the list given and did double checking. After confirmed all the information, their job was done. Lastly, the one last job – eliminating wanted monster.
"Alright, one last job. We are going down to the sewer again. Are you ready?"
"Of course."
"Anytime!"
"…I'm ready."
And then, the group went down to the sewer.
After previous raiding, the monsters had reduced significantly. There were some left, and the group eliminated them along the way. They saved a lot of time since they were just going the same way yesterday.
In the same place as yesterday, there were an overweight bat and a few small bats as the info showed.
"…It seems this is the target." Confirming the info given, Lloyd took out his pair of tonfa. "Elie, Randy and Tio, act according to the plan!"
"""Yes!""""
Lloyd and Randy charged ahead as the strikers. Lloyd focused on defending while Randy focused on attacking. Elie and Tio took out the small bats around while supporting the guys.
The obese bat had difficulty on moving, but its power was extremely strong. The fat under its skin was thick, so Lloyd and Randy attempted on its head instead. When the small bats intended to attack Lloyd and Randy, Elie would shoot them down. Tio's orbal magic staff had electric attribute, although it wasn't strong to eliminate the small bats in once, however it helped to distract them.
The group worked smoothly in eliminating the monsters.
"…Phew, it's done."
"It went pretty well!"
Liberated from the frustration, the four of them laughed naturally together.
After leaving the underground sewer, Lloyd immediately received call from Sergei,
"Chief?"
"How is it?"
"We just finished on last job."
"Good. Where are you now?"
"We're in front of underground sewer, about to go back."
"Wait, I have an urgent investigation job. I need you to take it in priority."
Sergei's tone was as usual, but Lloyd could hear a hint of pressing.
"Understood. What is it we need to investigate?"
"I need the four of you go to Downtown. Someone reported two groups of gangs are going into fight. Stop them with whatever you could – that's it."
Not giving Lloyd any chance, Sergei cut the line off.
"W-Wait!"
Hey, stopping fighting was not investigation job!
"What is it?" Elie asked.
"It doesn't…look good."
Lloyd briefly explained the order given. The other three were somehow looked dignified.
"The gangs from Downtown…"
"…According to the database, there are two gangs named [Sabel Viper] and [Testaments]. I think fighting is just pretty normal to them."
However, this was the first time Lloyd heard it.
"I never expected gangs like that appeared during these years…" He sighed. "…Never mind. Anyway, we should hurry be there. It seems necessary to stop before they start fighting."
"Then, let's go!"
The only way to go to Downtown was through the East Street. Both sides connected by a long iron bridge. Since the economics of the city rapidly growth, Downtown became a place that was forgotten by people. There was an illegal Trading House you could buy anything from the black market.
When they arrived Downtown, a group of red coat men and another group of blue hoodie men were shouting to each other, seemed ready to start a fight.
"You blue color brats…stop being arrogant!"
"Everyone knows you guys using some dirty treats on us!"
The red coat men fiercely shouted to the blue hoodie men.
"…What a bunch of naïve guys. We don't need any treat to take you down."
"You're the filthy one! You guys knocked our men, and they are now hospitalized!"
The blue hoodie men retorted, taking out the weapons respectively.
"Come on!"
"STOP!"
At this crucial moment, Lloyd quickly interrupted and drew all of their attentions to the four of them.
"Huh? Who are you!?"
"New faces…"
"Stop immediately! This is a public place. You will cause trouble to other residents here!"
However, those men were unimpressed and simply shrugged. They gave 'are you a dumb' face to Lloyd instead of listened to him.
"Huh!?"
"Why are you interrupting us like that?"
"We are police under Special Support Section upon the request of the residents to stop all of you from fighting!"
"What the hell? Police!?"
"How is it possible to have police come over here?" Unexpectedly, the two groups were having consistent opinion. "Please be more serious if you want to lie, okay?"
It didn't seem they would believe in Lloyd no matter what he said. Around the time like this, Lloyd felt that the identity of police was so damn annoying and useless.
"Anyway! You're troubling the others!"
"Come on, if you guys want to fight, just fight outside of the city." Randy tried to help out.
"Hey, how dare you talk to us like that?"
"We have our rules here. You better take care of your own business, or else…"
Two groups of gangs were putting the blame on SSS, and decided to wipe them out.
The girls, Elie and Tio sighed, taking out their weapons and getting ready.
"…So, why it turns out like this?"
"We've got no choice."
The red coat men noticed Elie and Tio, simply smirked.
"Hey cuties there, how about leaving these guys and date with us? It sure sounds better!"
"…What is this?"
"Tio, just ignore it."
"Are you dumb? We have to wipe them out before we can continue on our business!" The hoodie men shouted.
"Yeaaaaahhhhhhhh!"
Two gangs hastily proceeded to attack Lloyd and the team. Lloyd and Randy quickly defended, while Elie shot down the men's weapon with her orbal pistol. Tio paralyzed them men with orbal magic staff, and with a push, the men down immediately.
"H-How's that possible…!"
"Even the girls…!"
"What's wrong with that staff!? I-I can't move…!"
"Hey you guys! You're Bracer, right!?"
They were mistaken as Bracer, again.
"No. We are police. I have told you from the beginning." Lloyd sighed.
"It seems police is too lack of credibility…" Elie rolled her eyes in desperation.
"Police, huh…? Very well…everyone, beat them hard!"
"Yeah…don't look down on us [Testaments]!"
The gangs once again stood up. They overcame the paralysis with amazing will power.
"This is troublesome." Randy said timidly beside Lloyd.
"…Wait, that's…?"
Before getting into fighting, two people came over.
"Hey, what are you doing!?"
"It's about time to stop there."
The one coming from the right lane was a strong man wore in red shirt and pant with his hair dyed in red and yellow colour. He was muscular and fierce, and simply not an easy going person.
While there was another slender man with green hair coming from left lane. He wore a blue shirt with navel exposed. Behind him was a bald man, seemed to be the slender man's entourage.
"It's Wald!"
"You're coming, Łazy?"
"It seems they are the leader of these two gangs." Randy said.
Lloyd nodded. The two of them simply looked different from the others.
"You're seemed quite excited while I'm having a nap." Wald smiled viciously and glared at his men. "What are you trying to do, huh?"
The red coat started to get stammered.
"Er…well, we thought to teach the blue kids some lessons, but…"
While he hasn't finished the sentence, Wald suddenly lifted him up with one arm.
"…You son of a bitch, I told you not to act rashly. Do you want to disgrace me with your shameless behavior!?"
"N-N-No, no, no, of course!"
On the other hand, the green haired guy was also figuring the matter from the blue hoodie men.
"…You guys too, what do you want? Are you ignoring my command?"
"Sorry we got entangled by them…"
"Don't give any excuse." The bald man interrupted. "You're under Łazy. All you need to do is follow his command."
"…Y-Yes…"
"Hmph…what a bunch a nasty guys. Are you trying to mimic some religious by wearing those clothes?" Wald provoked.
"You're wrong. I didn't force them to dress up this way. By the way, it seems you always blame on your men. This will only lower your reputation."
Surprisingly, Wald laughed instead of getting angry, while Łazy snorted softly.
From Lloyd's point of view, the relationship of these two guys wasn't bad at all. Instead, they looked quite close and good. Therefore, Lloyd had no idea what's going on with them now.
"…Well, that's aside." Łazy said, looking to Lloyd. "So, I heard you're police. Is that true?"
"Hmph…look quite capable, especially the red hair guy, you're burly." Wald pointed to Randy.
"Thanks for the compliment…though I can't compare with you."
"And the ladies there, you're quite beautiful. It's too bad you're a police." This time, he pointed to Elie and Tio.
"…Thanks."
"… …"
"Although we are new, but we consider as police as well. We're under Special Support Section." Lloyd once again introduced.
"So you're the one on the headline of Crossbell Times Magazine, huh?" Łazy remembered the news he read this morning.
As expected, Grace really reported this new on today's Crossbell Times Magazine. What a pain.
"Huh? What is it? What they have done?" Wald asked.
"They seemed quite active yesterday…although all the credits went to Bracer's Guild at the end." Clearly, Łazy was teasing them.
It was quite frustrating and irritating, but Lloyd only furrowed his brows, and decided not to mind his words.
"…Alright, enough with the bullying. I am Łazy, Łazy Hemisphere. I think I can consider myself as the leader of [Testaments]."
"…What do you mean by 'consider'?" The bald man asked.
"That's because you seem more like a leader than me. You know, bald head is the symbol of leader."
"… …"
Well, in terms of appearance, the bald man was more like a leader than Łazy. He was way more serious than Łazy too.
The bald man remained silence, not bother to say anything.
"I am Wald Wales, leader of [Sabel Viper]."
"…Let me introduce again. We are Special Support Section. My name is Lloyd Bannings. It seems you decided to stop the fighting. Can you leave the rest to us?"
From the previous conversation, Lloyd was right. However -
"Hpmh…"
"Heh…"
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Wald and Łazy both laughed together.
"…What are you laughing at?"
"…You're pretty cute, aren't you?" Łazy could hardly stop laughing. He apologized to Lloyd when he finally stopped.
"Stop the fighting? What the hell you're talking about!?"
It seemed thing was not easy as Lloyd thought. He felt something off in between.
"…Mind you explain it?"
"The only reason we try to put stop on this fighting is because we're yet fully prepared. Once ready, we will launch out." Łazy explained.
"You know, once start, this is going to fight until the one of us fall!" Wald continued.
"What…!"
The SSS immediately dropped their faces.
Although Wald and Łazy was smiling, but the murderous and determination were so strong, and clearly they weren't kidding.
"You're not thinking to kill each other, right?" Randy had a bad feeling.
"Hmph, who knows? Let see who's the one to fall down first." Wald stared at Łazy while answering.
"…You heard it. Anyway, you're unable to handle this case, not the useless police, especially the little kids like you guys." Łazy waved his hand as a sign to Lloyd to leave them alone.
Łazy had warned them. If Loyd intended to get into business, they'd have to bear the risk.
Both red and blue left the place, leaving the four of them.
"…They are troublesome." Elie could barely find her voice. "But they are serious."
"Yeah…we can expect a fight in coming few days. If what they said was true, this is gonna be a bloody fight." There's nothing to worry Wald and Łazy. He was more worried about the resident at this place.
"…The order from the Chief can consider done. The rest is out of the our control, right?" Tio looked at Lloyd, waiting for his command.
"…I don't consider the mission is done. If we leave it like that, we could never gain trust from the people."
"…I understand."
"We have to do something to stop the fight." Elie said.
They probably should request help from HQ under this circumstance. But judging from the response of Wald and Łazy, Lloyd didn't think it would make any changes.
"Then, what should we do?"
Lloyd had felt something off from the beginning. It seemed there's missing point in this whole case.
"…Speaking of which, why did they have to fight each other?" Yes, that's right. This was the point! All they did was trying to stop them from fighting, but they didn't think from the basic point.
"Ah…"
His words reminded the other three. They looked surprised too.
"…I never thought about that."
"Is it because of seizing territory?"
"If in this case, it shouldn't turn out like this. It doesn't make sense if this is only the dispute of two gangs. If so, why they have to do fully preparation to annihilate their opponent?"
The other three glanced at each other, and then smiled at the same time.
"…I know why you gain the eligible of Investigator at your age now."
"Yes, it is surprising."
"What? Did I say something weird?"
"It's nothing. You just hit the point, that's it." Tio smiled a bit.
"Alright, now. We know what to do next."
Alright, your favorite Rixia has showed herself in this chapter. Her role is still invisible in Zero, but she is a very important character in Trails of Azure. One more, Łazy should be read as 'Wazy'. Just for your information, though.
See you in next chapter!