Spitting Blood into a Fish Tank Vol. I [A Wish to Wish]

08 - forbidden knowledge

08 - forbidden knowledge

When the two reincarnated chat in delight, the atmosphere warms like spring.

The parents who watch from the large window, the lively teachers, and the dancing kids didn't pay attention to the duo's hot topic.

By the corner, Altero and Nuri chirp.

"You know, calling you Altero is too wordy," Nuri starts, "So, what do I call you in short?"

"... V!" Altero sings.

Nuri gasp, "Is the person in my mind the same person in yours'?"

Altero nods.

Nuri plays with her fingers, "... So... when are we starting our training as a demonic immortal? We are quite new at this..."

"New my #, we learned dark magic in our previous lives," Altero rests his chin on his violin case, "Anyways, I found a library, Forbidden Library, and in it, fills with thousands of books that aren't recorded in our previous world."

"Interesting," Nuri's high-pitched voice echoes, "Am I in?"

"As I've said previously, we're going to be immortal duo," Altero stands, "Meet me at school next Saturday, we will walk on our own to the Forbidden Library through a secret path I found,"

"I have protective parents by my shadows, how am I supposed to flee from their eyes?" Nuri snickers.

Altero taps Nuri's shoulder, "I got a seat in the social circle so it'll be easy to bribe your parents to leave us on our own."

Nuri rolls her eyes, "Damn high-status brat."

Altero snickers, "Don't be envious~ You'll get a seat in a few years after attending concerts and competitions. We can also do a duet, I play the violin, you play the piano."

"You got Friedreich's Ataxia or Tachycardia?" Nuri lets the older boy pat her.

"Oh, please~ We're not in a Y**r L*e I* A***l reincarnation fanfic." Altero scoffs, "By the way, this isn't a free trip."

"Figures," Nuri weakly smiles, "You want my loyalty or something?"

What is obedience to a God who only needs devotion from his followers?

What is faith to a God who only knows how to kill and battle like a demonic God he is?

"Simple," Altero smiles, "Accept me for whoever and whatever I am."

Lita hums, "Sounds suspicious. But I'll go with it."

"Remember your words, Nuri Alphest," Altero's smile brightens, "Remember."

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"This... There must be a guardian spirit to protect this library!!" Nuri taps her feet onto the floor nervously, "We're not strong enough to beat the guardian spirit even if we're immortals...!"