374 After the incident
In the office of Ranger’s Eye, four silhouettes of shadows emerged from the ground. The shadows wriggled like a worm before they faded. Gradually, the dark shadowy film that enveloped the four figures wore out, which revealed their appearance.
“Guys, you’re back. Fuck y’all! Why did you leave me out of this mission? I heard that something exciting happened?”
Fein, Gregory, Michael, and Anthony opened their eyes one by one, only to hear Kidd’s loud voice. When they scanned the room, they saw Kidd in the chair, a table with juice and steak in front of him, as he looked at them with raised eyebrows.
“Did you recover already? What a bum... I thought it would take years! How unfortunate.” Fein pretended to sigh. Then he sat on one of the wooden chairs, and as he did so, the wood chair creaked.
Kidd smirked. “Of course, I am the man of destiny! But honestly, can you tell me the details about this mission of yours?”
“Well, ask the captain.” The corner of Fein’s mouth twitched.
Gregory walked towards the chair behind the desk and glanced at top of it. When he saw that there was no pile of papers, a relief appeared on his face. Then he sat at the table with his back fully laid on the support of the chair. He raised his head and looked at Kidd. “We just fought an A-rank peak monster and save a lot of people. We didn’t let you come because you are sick. Don’t be so stubborn, brat.”
“A rank peak monster?” Kidd gasped. “Did it escape from some forbidden zone or what?”
Hearing Kidd’s words made Anthony chuckle. He turned his head to Michael, who had a tired face and slumped shoulders. “Isn’t it about time?”
.....
“Wait, I’m having a hard time pulling out its body.” Michael’s eyebrows tightened as he tried to pull out the monster’s body from the shadow realm. Then, after a few seconds, his face relaxed.
THUD!
An eighteen-meter body with tentacles on its back landed on the stone floor of the office.
Kidd’s eye jaw dropped as he saw the abomination. He took a two-step back and condense a light spear, and assumed a fighting stance. “What the fuck is that!?”
“Hey calm down. This is the monster that Fein defeated. Don’t worry, Fein had already injected something into it that induced it into a deep coma. It would take a strong stimulation to wake it up in a deep slumber.”
Kidd nodded. The light spear in his hand disappeared with a blink, then went beside the monster and examined it with interest. “Well, this looks disgusting.”
“It really is...” Michael and Anthony chuckled.
Fein, who has his eyes close had his ears perked up. He opened his eyes and says. “It might be the case. But its gene is more perfect than any of you.” As he said this, he paused for a while, looked down, and stared at the floor. “This is my friend... It’s my fault that he became like this. I hope that he comes back to his human form after I eradicate the monster’s consciousness in his body.”
Gregory could feel the guilt in Fein’s voice... And he couldn’t help but glare at the three.
Michael, Kidd, and Anthony shut their mouths and sat obediently on their chairs, not daring to make the slightest sound.
“Well, guys. I’ll go home first. I still have to feed Voli and how’s my mother doing. I’m too tired today.” Fein sighed heavily.
“Too tired? Didn’t you just beat this monster up? Look at its miserable state.” Kidd pointed at the puncture wounds all over the monster’s body.
Fein shook his head slightly. “Not physically you dumb fuck. But mentally, and emotionally. I’m a human after all. Not some freaking god-like they call me.”
“Well, take care... A lot had really happened today. Actually, I’m also exhausted. My weak bones can’t afford to roam around like this anymore.” Gregory rested his head on the desk with a tired face.
Michael smiled. “Take care then...”
...
Fein was walking up the stairs that lead to the second floor of the house they bought. At the end of the stairs, he saw his sister, and with a smile he greeted her. “Yooo... Where is mother?”
“She’s already sleeping... She knew that you would be late again so she cooked some food for you. It’s on the table.”
“Ohh... That’s neat. I’m really hungry after our mission.”
“Sorry, I already told mom. I’m sorry...” Fey had her head down, she kept biting her fingers as if she had done a grave mistake.
“What did you tell her? That I’m a degu user? You should know the implication of that don’t you?” Fein became serious. ‘How should I explain it to her now?’
Fey raised her with only her left eye open. And seeing her brother’s grave expression made her laugh.
“Pfffttt!”
“Why are you laughing?”
“Do you really I’ll do such a stupid mistake? Now, do you finally feel what we felt when you were pranking us here and there?” Fey raised her left hand and pursed her lips.
“Of course, After all, you’re stupid.” Fein sighed.
“What!? That’s what you think of me?” Fey almost choke as she heard her brother’s words.
“Well, I don’t have time for this. I’m not joking. I’m exhausted.” Fein patted his sister on the back and walked towards his room.
“Well, that didn’t go as I expected.” Fey scratched her chin and looked at her brother’s back. “What could have happened?”
She knew that something must have happened to exhaust her brother like that. ‘Is it related to the mission they did?’
...
Fein bit the spicy chicken. Then he stretched his hand to pick up the miso soup and took a sip of it. The hot sensation flowed down to his mouth down his throat.
The taste of chicken and umami made him satisfied.
Fein stared at the empty plate in front of him, then drank the glass of water beside it. ‘Well, mother’s cooking had improved a lot.’
Then he came back to his room and as he walked, he saw that the lights in his sister’s room were turned off. ‘She already slept.’
Just like that, Fein went to his room and lied down on the bed, and instantly fell asleep.
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