The darkness took over the whole elevator and made both Acht and Leislet speechless. It was so sudden that they couldn't even know how to react properly to it.
"Hmm. This shouldn't be a problem. The emergency button doesn't need electricity…probably." Leislet said after an awkward cough to release some of the tension that builded up in the place.
Acht could only sigh under his breath and shake his head in defeat. However, suddenly, an idea popped into his head.
'I could use this opportunity to erase any possible suspicions from Leislet's mind.' He thought.
Then, in a single moment, he changed his expression to that of a scared child and said with a stuttering voice, full of fear.
"Big sister, I am scared." He said as he extended his hand and grabbed the hem of her clothes.
He made sure to make his hands tremble slightly so that she could feel his supposed fear of darkness.
The small act seemed to work amazingly well as Leislet patted his head and replied in a kind voice.
"Don't worry. Big sister here is going to solve this. The button doesn't seem to work though. Should I break the door?" She said,
"Break the door? Is big sister strong?" He asked with an innocent voice that had a hint of surprise.
Leislet chuckled and said.
"Very strong. Wait for a second, I will open it and we can leave."
Leislet then approached the door and put her fingers in the split where the door should open.
Then, she started pulling forcefully to open it up.
However, no matter how much she tried to open it up with her full strength, she couldn't move it an inch.
"Aree?" She muttered with a confused look before trying again with even more force.
Again, nothing happened and she had to pull out her fingers in defeat.
'What kind of materials is this door made of?' She thought to herself.
Then, she changed her approach and instead sent a fast punch toward the door.
*Boom*
A loud sound came out from the strong punch. This power alone could've rendered any other door into small broken pieces. However, forget about breaking it, this punch didn't even create a dent in the door.
Leislet didn't stop and sent another punch and then another punch after that. The whole elevator shook violently with each hit as if it was threatening to break at any moment.
Acht watched this scene and could barely stop himself from sighing as he touched his forehead. He really had no idea this situation could get worse gradually like this.
Not only was he stuck inside a dark elevator with an enemy, but he was also in a tight situation where any small wrong gestures could reveal his identity and that is basically game over.
But, he still had to keep up the weak front he made and so he said to Leislet in a meek tone.
"Big sister? Is the door not open? I am scared…"
Leislet felt herself grow even more embarrassed at her own incapability of opening a mere door. Was she really that weak physically or was this door just indestructible?
She didn't know why, so, to calm the boy down, she used her light element and created a small torch of light to eliminate the place.
"See. It's not scary after all. We can wait until the hotel supervisors get us out of here." She said as she smiled at Acht.
He also smiled innocently and said,
"Big sister is the best!"
"Fufufu. You are a cute child, aren't you? Unlike someone, I know." She said as she averted her eyes with a cheeky smile.
Acht could feel himself almost spit out blood as he tried to keep his smile from breaking.
'That person is in front of you!' He thought.
"Hmm? Who is this person, big sis?" He asked as he touched his chin with his index finger with a confused look.
"Ah, you don't have to worry about it. He is one bad child that needs a good punishment for his bad behavior."
'Why am I being treated like a pet suddenly?' he thought.
"I see. But, I don't know your name, big sis." He said.
"Oh, my name? My name is Emi. What about yours?"
'What a blatant lie. At least choose a more believable name.'
"Oh me! My name is Elijah!!" He said excitedly.
"Good, good. Elijah is a good name. So, what are you doing here alone, Elijah?" She asked casually.
However, this question was a very tricky one. Was she starting to get suspicious? Did she find out?
Acht felt his mind almost explode with all possibilities but he still didn't show any break in his character.
"I came here with my mama to rest after a long journey. We are traveling around the world and discovering aaaalll kinds of places."
"I see, I see. And where is your mama now?"
"She's in the room waiting for me." He responded.
It was a made-up lie of course but he couldn't find any other decent lies to say except for this one
However, it all seemed to work properly…Except for one small problem.
"When we get out of here. I will escort you to your mother. She should've not let a small child wander around in a dangerous place like this."
'Fuck! I can't even tell if she is too smart or if is it just her being kind.' He thought to himself.
"Hehehe! Don't worry, big sis. I am big and capable. You don't need to help me." He touched his biceps after flexing them.
"Fufufu! Yes, you are. My bad." She said,
Then, she looked ahead of her and then pulled out a device from her spatial ring. Acht could immediately discern that it was a tracking device.
"It should refresh in a few more minutes." She muttered to herself, not caring whether the boy beside her heard it or not.
However, Acht was able to understand what she was talking about and everything clicked to a certain extent in his head.
'Wait, don't tell me.'
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