Chapter 75: Unexpected help
Raphael was about to leave the inn. He addressed the innkeeper to pay him. Then, Raphael noticed that man had a very unusual appearance considering the region they were in (present Ukraine).
His dark complexion and his features indicated that he was probably African. He was stout and completely bald, and he was wearing a strange robe, which probably came from the same country as the man who was wearing it.
When Raphael gave him the money, they looked for a moment at each other's eyes, and they could both see that the other one was possessed by the Evil Seed.
- So you too, huh? – said the innkeeper, who had a deep voice.
Raphael didn't answer.
- This is becoming a bloody plague. I see a possessed person more often each time. That not considering those people who try to hide it.
- I believed possessed people can't control themselves.
- I think that's an exaggeration. The man you were talking to a while ago is possessed too, maybe you noticed it. As you can see, the three of us can control ourselves.
- Does it mean that we're strong enough?
- I don't think it is all about strength. – said the innkeeper. – I believe anyone can manage to control himself if he knows what he is confronting. However, those who don't even know what Soul Edge is…it's really difficult for them.
- What do you know about the sword? – asked Raphael.
The innkeeper sat beside him.
- I know what it is…I know its story…and I know where it was seen the last time. – he claimed, surprising Raphael.
Raphael reacted immediately, suddenly standing up.
- Where?
- Oh…so you're looking for it. – replied the other man smiling, thus showing his sparkling teeth, which contrasted with his dark skin. He also had a gold tooth.
- Where? – repeated Raphael.
- Far from here. The last thing I heard was that a warrior wearing a big armor devastated a village in India…on his own.
- India... But India is a very big country. How will I find the right place?
The innkeeper doubted for a few seconds and he answered:
- I'll help you.