Chapter 29 Challenge?
The sun is shining brightly, and the wind is blowing tenderly. In this strange land, people with supernatural abilities are living with unreasonable danger beasts. If natural selection is the reason for the illogical anatomies of the creatures in this world, then the aggressive nature of the beasts can say a lot about their environments. The Theory of Evolution, no matter valid to the human biology or not, is absolutely able to apply to human society. Only the fittest will survive the cruel nature of the empire.
This is the order of living things. This is also the pattern of social order. It is, indeed, unfair in many terms, as the Law of the Jungle cannot provide any support to the weak; however, for any free spirit, a world where domination is based on power is the perfect model for living.
Subsequently, today, a group of Teigu users are going to catch fish.
Yes, that's right. Catch fish. Law of the Jungle, right?
"The weather is not bad." Stretching his arms, Tatsumi places his right hand over his range of view, while trying to enjoy the dazzling sun rays.
"By the way… how are we going to catch fish, Hei?"
"Fishing Rod." The man in black pulls out a long rod from his back.
"Um… What about me?"
"Improvise."
…
Perhaps due to their history and Tatsumi's belief that Hei saved his life, the young boy has already start to view the masked killer in from of him with a high degree of adoration and admiration. Since Hei healed the young boy's wounds from that night of supposed horror, Tatsumi has always been defending the Black Reaper in his arguments with the remaining Night Raid members. Well, namely Mine. More importantly, Hei is answering Tatsumi's questions now… To the green-eyed boy, it really does not matter how Hei answers him. As long as Hei is noticing his existence, Tatsumi is succeeding in his relational progress.
"Hei, have you fished before? You seem to have a lot of confidence in your actions."
Observing the fishing rod in his hand, Hei continues to walk forward, "No, but the process is mechanical, which is calculatable."
"Mmph." Failing to contain a small chuckle, a certain pinkette in front of the group bursts out her view of the ridiculous comment.
"This is my best decision of the month! How can anyone just adapt and learn to do something the first time? This will teach that bastard a lesson." Grinning widely, Mine's is currently very content with her ingenious payback plan.
"Hey, what you are laughing about? Hei knows what exactly he is doing!" And here it goes again.
"What? I didn't laugh. I don't know what you are talking about."
"No, I am most certain that I heard you just now!"
"Do you have evidence?"
"I… I don't need evidence! Hei taught me that one should trust their own intuition!"
No, Tatsumi, Hei trusts his intuition because he has that overpowered information-gathering Type-Delta electron manipulation. You, on the other hand…
That is not the point.
It has only been a few days since Tatsumi joined the Night Raid assassins, but he has already developed this displeasure with the most talented sniper in the team. The duo would argue over every single detail in their ordinary lives, especially topics regarding the Black Reaper.
Back to the group, the young assassins have brought their own fishing equipment. There are some fishing rods, fishing nets, but there are also some rather personal equipment, such as harpoons.
Lubbock is currently fixing his fishing net, but something suddenly hits him. Looking at his net, and then looking at Hei, the boy issues out a challenge.
"Hei, how about a competition? Since you are using a fishing rod, I will give you a head start."
Frowning upon the abrupt challenge, Hei looks at the peaceful river ahead before letting out a neutral answer.
"I do not mind."
With such a turn of events, many other Night Raid members have lost their interest in actual fishing. The rest of the young assassins speedily gather around the contesting pair upon Lubbock's calling for their little match.
To the young assassins, such entertainment should not remain unnoticed.
Lubbock is known for his expert control in setting up traps. Fishing has always been one of his strengths. Hei, on the other hand, has yet to catch a single fish up to this day.
"Well, then, what are waiting for?" Leone playfully jumps behind the two contestants, her eyes gazing across the harmonious river, blunt yet thoughtful.
"Wait! Wait! Wait!" Just as the competition is about to begin, Tatsumi bursts into a sudden emotional panic as something… irregular…. comes into his domain of sight.
"WHY DID SHE TAKE HER CLOTHES OFF?!"
Following the direction at which the green-eyed boy is pointing, a girl with only her undergarments is tranquilly walking toward the center of the crowd at the current moment.
Akame?!