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The Last Thunder 541 – Learn, to understand
Jai lowered the confession document.“Have you finished reading it?” Gilbert asked, sipping on his own tea.Jai nodded slowly. The look on his face was unreadable, but the two older men in the room knew exactly that he was slowly coming to the conclusion.Baji put his teacup on the desk and looked at Jai. “So… Do you want to keep on with the case?”Jai stared back at him. Then he glanced at the document in his hand, recalling what he had read.The content wasn’t something saddening nor devastating. It was just… Somehow expected.The dead man was just doing what he was paid to do. Someone strange in black robe paid him to stab Jai with the knife. He was helpless and couldn’t think of other way to survive, so he accepted to do it. Besides, the person promised to help him get out of prison if he, somehow, end up being there. So he had less concerns and more confidence in carrying out the evil request.The person told him that Jai would be around in the café that day, so he went there and
Last Updated : 2022-07-13The Last Thunder 542 – The Meaning of Scar
Shoru climbed the stairs of the windlet post office carefully. She had seen Jai going to the second floor and he had not gone back down yet. The windlet that is full of energy, the one with brown hair and likes to move around so much, had come back with paper bags full of food. She realized then that it was the time for lunch, and she wanted Jai to get one too.When she finally reached the second floor, she saw a pair of dark shoes in front of her. Then the familiar voice of the one she remembered as Gilbert, echoed above her. “Oh, Shoru-chan.”Shoru looked up at him as he knelt down. “It’s dangerous to climb the stairs alone, you know?”She didn’t answer and only looked at him. This man was always smiling. Sometimes he is smiling fine, while other times, he is smiling mysteriously. But right now, he was only calmly smiling and it was genuine. Shoru understood something about this human after spending some time in the post office. When people come to use their service (Jai was always
Last Updated : 2022-07-16The Last Thunder 543 – The Teams
"So all we have to do is find this Kizuato group!" Darrion nodded confidently. Then he yelled shortly as he was blown slightly to the side."Don't say it like it's easy." Baji said. "You know how long it takes Arata to find that information. This one is also going to be tricky."Darrion stepped back to his position before. "Hey! We need positivity!"Baji stared at the bundle of yellow with flat eyes. Then he said. "Well said. I have news though. Arata wouldn't be helping you for a while. So how are you going to get more information?"Darrion looked startled. "What? Then what are we going to do? I've never been to the underground network before. Those are my seniors' specialty. I've only been to the 'gate' and I watch over the exchange. But that's it!"Jai shook his head. "It's not necessary, Darrion. We can do it ourselves. Besides, we have been too laid back in this case. We burdened Arata with what should've been our own responsibility.""But it's impossible to go down there and sea
Last Updated : 2022-07-17The Last Thunder 544 – Making up for cancelled session
The windlet chief didn’t give them clues on what Darrion will be assigned to. But he said that he would inform at least Darrion. When that was done, the two left the second floor.Jai then got a letter from the none other than Akamine. While yes, he also got letters from his fans, and also the girl, Hotaru Bukubukucha.As Jai read her name on the envelope, he wondered whether he should ‘expand’ his connection to the Bukubukucha clan. If his memory is correct, the Bukubukucha is among the Ten Guardian Families of Pyreblair Kingdom. One of the Founders. Maybe their family is connected to the missing Alex? It’s not impossible, but at this point, since anyone can be the suspect, he didn’t want to assume carelessly.The letter from the Akamine brothers are the other interesting one. He had not been able to be in contact with them ever since the first training. He felt bad because it seems like he was hanging up on them. It wasn’t his intention to be taking that long to recuperate. He hoped
Last Updated : 2022-07-18The Last Thunder 545 – Patient blonde
Baji had told them that they would be given new task for each of them. Jai’s task had been given right that day, and he started working on it the day after. However, Darrion’s task was still unclear, and that made the young windlet anxious.“Jai, you can start tomorrow. Ask Gilbert the details, he will tell you what to do.” Baji told Jai. Then he turned to Darrion. “We will wait until the weekend for yours. Just stay around.”“Umm… So I just wait?” Darrion asked with a confused look. Baji nodded. “That’s it?” The man nodded again. The young windlet was still curious and confused, but he would endure it. After all, how bad is it to wait for several days?He took his words back. Staying around with no idea what to do is just SO BORING. He thought when the windlet chief said to ‘stay around’, he was still permitted to go with the others to deliver letters. He usually tags along with Saburo, Raul, Kotori, and mostly with Harris. It was so he could remember the ways around. It was hard for
Last Updated : 2022-07-19The Last Thunder 546 – Flowers To Say
The next weekend rolled in soon, and Darrion was finally given a task by the windlet chief. Although, Jai wasn’t able to accompany him to the post office, because the Akamine requested that this weekend was the day that Ruta’s next session should be. Although Jai wasn’t able to accompany him to the office, Jai went to the Red Manor Hotel area with him. After bidding each other good luck, they both separated.Shoru ducked her head back after she barked a ‘See you later!’ to Darrion, and Jai fixed his scarf back. He still needed to cover his face. This particular area is very busy, and he would be uncomfortable with many attentions. He glanced briefly at the famous hotel. The meeting with Akaito Fuuji flashed through his mind.‘I don’t know why. But I feel that the guy isn’t what he looks like…’ He thought. There was just something, although he didn’t know where it came from nor why. But he ignored it because he feared his feeling might be wrong.Leaving the hotel area, he went to the h
Last Updated : 2022-07-21The Last Thunder 547 – What compound is
The Waka bird wasn’t going very fast like how Jai would think it would. Since his friends at the windlet post office bragged about this bird being one of the beasts that can run fast, he was expecting both edge of his lips to be pulled backwards by gravity. Apparently, that only happened in movies.It wasn’t fast as expected, but it was surely faster than the lizard mount back in Aeronvein.“I think my family will be glad when they know you’re not upset.” Yuta said as the carriage made a turn.The carriage is a closed one type, so no one would be able to see Jai here. Jai lowered his scarf and raised his eyebrows. “Why would I be upset?”“You gave my mother Blue Sendai bouquet last time.” Yuta said.Jai nodded. “Yes… I bought that flower for her. And then?”“Do you know what that flower represents?” Yuta asked.Jai nodded again, however, slower this time. “I do. It’s trust. And I really mean it.”Yuta smiled and nodded. “Good. If you really mean it, then that means you’re genuine. My
Last Updated : 2022-07-22The Last Thunder 548 – The second session
Upon going inside, Shoru immediately poked her head out of the scarf and sniffed.Yuta snickered softly. “Oh you can smell it from here already, Shoru-chan?”Shoru turned to Yuta who was standing on Jai’s right side. Her eyes were full of curiosity. But instead of explaining, Yuta only chuckled. “Let’s go.” The guy said.Jai was also curious, but Yuta encouraged them to go, so he would. He let Shoru come out of the scarf before following Yuta deeper into the mansion.He didn’t quite remember the way inside of the mansion, but the inside looked like it doesn’t change at all. He didn’t know what kind of decorations are there in traditional Japanese houses, but he saw some of those here like rich people’s house would be. Though he didn’t think these decors are extravagant.There is a wooden carving that depicted the tail of a dragon, it was put on the wall near the waiting room from the last meeting. Then there were some paintings that are picturesque—mostly about nature. There is a smal
Last Updated : 2022-07-23
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The Last Thunder 611 – Baby Shower (2)
Jai felt something wrapped around his stomach from behind. He immediately looked down to his waist, spotting two smaller sized hands coiling on his waist.‘A kid, obviously. But who is it?’ Jai wondered. This was a baby shower event, so he wasn’t feeling weird if children attend too. The question is, who is this kid?He tried to turn around to look at the hugger, but the kid was hugging him tight. It wouldn’t be hard to push it, but he was reluctant because it’s a kid. He knew there’s nothing he could do but ask.“Oh? Hello? Is there anything you need?” Jai asked with a friendly tone.He could hear giggles, but the kid didn’t answer his question.“Oh are we playing guess?” Jai asked.More giggles.“It’s a boy.” Someone whispered from his left side. A familiar voice yet he could not name.“Hey!” The boy protested.But from that tone alone, Jai could already figure out who it is. So he said. “Hello, Ruta-kun.”The kid let him go and Jai could finally turn around. True, it was Ruta. The
The Last Thunder 610 – Baby shower (1)
On the day when the baby shower was held, Jai arrived at the place with Baji.The venue is in a mansion in the North Town. Jai hadn’t been in that certain neighbourhood, but he finally understood that the North Town is the place for the riches, and the neighbourhood they were in is probably among the richest. The mansion building is tall, and the garden is so wide. There’s a medium sized pond with two gazebos on the side, and then there’s also a small orchard on the right side of the mansion.Baji leaned in to whisper something. “The party is in the back garden. And keep your mouth shut, please. You’re a famous guy and I don’t want you looking stupid.” Then he leaned back.Jai immediately closed his unconsciously parted lips and recited the plan. He couldn’t, of course, confront an important figure of a clan in a crowded venue. So Baji and Gilbert had made a plan to help him talk alone with Fuuji Fu in the venue. He just have to make sure he could deal with the ‘fans’, though he hoped
The Last Thunder 609 – Invitation
It isn’t a doubt that Cynthia was reluctant to share that information with Harris because Jai was there. So Jai proposed to the brunette to re-visit the place later in the day to ask about it.Baji was there when they returned, and Jai immediately told him about the findings he got also to consult about the Fiery Lotus.Baji crossed his arms on his chest and nodded in acknowledgement. “It’s fortunate that a promising lead is finally here. We’re sorry for the late initiative from our part. We should’ve worked harder.”He didn’t think that he would receive an apology from Baji. But it showed that the man is a responsible person. Jai shook his head. “It’s alright. From the start, it was already a scavenger hunt. But do you know anything about either of those?”Baji fixed his seating before he explained. “Well about the Chief of Fuuji, he’s a strict person on males. He’s nice to females, and he’s really into babies. There’s only one male person he had shown his friendly side to in public,
The Last Thunder 608 – Not on the first one
“So uhh, this person whom you mentioned before with Tsubasa is a very important person. And you want to ask him about Alex?” Darrion asked when they were in the carriage, heading back.Jai narrowed his eyes. “Why aren’t you being straightforward?”“I’m a bit tired from today. There are so many deliveries like yesterday. But ahh… I’m more tired in trying to understand what they say.” Darrion said with nervous smile.Jai forgot that his friend is not adept in Shouha language, it must be hard to work without understanding what anyone is saying.“Sorry.” Jai apologized.Darrion nodded. “It’s fine. Let’s just stick to no name for now, if possible. I… Can’t really erect a barrier right now.”“Sure.” Jai nodded. “The… Family, you know, told me about him. Saying that he is the first person we can ask about Alex. But he has a very high standing, as you’ve listened to me and the father talked about him, so it won’t be easy to talk to him.”“I see. So that’s why you go to them. They can be consi
The Last Thunder 607 – A Favor
"Sorry if it's too much of me to ask." Jai said."Oh no, no. It's fine. But my mother is not at home though, is that alright?" Yuta asked as he turned to Jai and Darrion behind him."It's alright. It's very sudden after all." Jai said."Alright then. Would tea be alright?" Yuta asked."Yes. It's fine. Thank you." Jai answered.Fu Fuuji is the head chief of one of the notorious Ten Guardian Clans, the Fuuji clan. After leaving the Komatsu’s residence, he was thinking about how to get in touch with this person. And the Akamine clan is the first thing that came into Jai’s mind.While they don’t really owe him a favor, this family is the closest connection that he has to the Fuuji clan, because they’re also one of the Ten Guardian Clans.Also, he knew that it’s not guaranteed that he would get an audience with Fu Fuuji through the Akamine. There’s a possibility that they are enemies with each other. But he would at least try to ask. So here they were, in the Akamine clan’s residence.Yuta
The Last Thunder 606 – Arrangement
Returning to the present.“Little Sparks. Fiery Lotus. What the hell are those?” Jai asked as they left the compound.“Quiet down. You’re gonna get us killed for that.” Claude remindedJai turned around and talked in slight whisper. “If it’s associated with the Queen, that means it’s very private. In the North Town, in a community place like thing. It doesn’t ring any bells from the previous search. Do you know anything about it?”He saw an empty horse mount coming in their direction and waved it.The mount stopped in front of them and they immediately climbed in the carriage. “Southeast Windlet Post Office.” He told the horse mount driver.Weaving the air barrier thicker, Claude replied. “I don’t. I’m a hunter, not a mercenary. How do you suppose I know these things?”Jai smiled shortly with a shrug. “Maybe? Ah… But this is a major progress in the case. At least we know he’s not dead, and it will take more effort to rescue him now.” Jai smiled.Claude stared at Jai suspiciously. “Why
The Last Thunder 605 – Red meets Red
They were led to a corridor which have several doors across from each other. Alex immediately knew they are resting rooms, because he could see a bed from one of the opened doors.One of the committees, the previous guy who shot the Cloud Viewing Rune in the ceremony, pulled his hood down, showing his blonde hair. Then he turned around while the other committees went past him, leaving him to deal with the new freshmen batch.“Good morning. My name is Liam. I am one of the guild members and I am one of the supervisors of the freshmen. Well, not really supervisor, but I’m the one they put in charge to look after you when the super seniors are out. Like right now. Oh and umm, I’m not alone. I have my friends with me to look after you. So please don’t do anything rash, because we outpower you by a lot. And we prefer not to hit you, because you’re a potential junior. Please be nice to each other, okay?”Alex didn’t really pay attention. He stopped listening when he uttered the fourth sente
The Last Thunder 604 – The ceremony
That morning on the day when Jai went to the Komatsu’s house, Alex had already settled in ‘the place’.He wasn’t familiar with the kingdom, as such, he didn’t know where he was taken to.And since he was late, he was grouped with those who were also late. Many eyes stared at him when he entered the room—it was an average room with beds—reserved only for those who arrived late.Apparently, those who arrived first had attended the ceremony and the first phase—and those who were late had to attend on their own. But they would be gathered together after that, and he would be able to meet his roommate. That was what Master Fu said yesterday when he dropped him off. But the old man wasn’t lying.He went through a sleepless night—because there were many others here that he didn’t know and he wasn’t keen on getting surprise attacked in the middle of his sleep. But the night went by uneventfully, fortunately.He and the others were given a tray of scone and tea to start the day. He didn’t eat
The Last Thunder 603 – Fiery
“Don’t. Test. Me.”Jai’s eyes glowed brighter for a second as he emphasized the last words.The civilians, of course flinched at his threat. All of them knew him as a humble and righteous young man. Always smiling and looked very kind. They never knew this side of him. That’s why they were very surprised. The Kizuato group wasn’t included though, they were there exactly to prevent Jai doing what he planned to do.Akane, who had have enough of her parents’ plan, stood up.“Akane-chan!” Rio tried to stop her, but she went anyway and spoke.But instead of retaliating at the guest in their house like the rest of her family, she was looking at her mother instead. “Just tell him, mother!”Rio frowned deep at her. “What are you saying, Akane?”Akane gritted her teeth. “Just tell him!! If you tell him, no one will be hurt!”Rio shut her mouth and swallowed, but she didn’t say anything.Akane looked at her mother with bewildered expression. “If you don’t, then I will.” She turned to Jai. But
