Pangeku: A place to relive

Chapter 5 (v2)

DISCOVERY

37.

With all the commotions that have occurred, Kane is back from the start. It feels like there are numerous lines to choose from and every time he picks one, he'll figure something as he moves further but it will inevitably reach the end of the line. Observing the track as he goes back to choose another line, Kane hopes that someday he'll reach the end that he is looking for.

Kane has been lurking for years now and he feels like he is way too far from his goal. The rest of the party waits at the tavern, believing that Kane has a new order for them. This time, he used a different approach.

*Kane entered the tavern*

"Yow Captain, what's our next step?" Ryuu asked.

"I'll give you a month or two to take the lead" Kane said.

"Wait what now?" Ryuu questioned.

"I've been dictating what to do for the past few months and I think you should have a chance to do what you want" Kane clarified.

"Soooo we can choose whatever we want?" Reiko asked.

"Can we include you in the plan or are you going to do something else for that duration?" Akari added.

"It's up to you" Kane replied.

"I can't believe this... Am I dreaming?" Ryuu commented.

"Okay huddle up, we need to thoroughly think this through, this is a once in a blue moon experience!" Reiko ordered.

"Yosha!" Akari and Ryuu shouted.

"I'll be back in the afternoon to hear your plan. I'll leave for now" Kane said as he walks out of the Tavern

Akari, Reiko, and Ryuu formulate a plan that will be in the best interest for all of them. Vacation, Travel, Sightseeing, they are weighing every angle to make this trip worthwhile.

After a handful of hours, Kane came back. Akari, Ryuu, and Reiko are sitting in front of the table, waiting for Kane while wearing formal outfits.

"Please, have a seat" Reiko formally said.

*Ryuu grab the chair and assisted Kane*

"What the hell y'all doing?" Kane asked.

"We are formally making a negotiation, would you like something to drink?" Akari offered.

"Cut this nonsense, spill it" Kane said.

"But we borrowed these formal outfits just for this" Ryuu complained.

"I actually kinda like it" Reiko said.

"Don't you like our outfits?" Akari asked Kane.

"Oooy, nee-san, that was a smooth move by Akari" Ryuu whispered.

"She managed to ask how she looked without actually making it too obvious, impressive..." Reiko whispered back.

"You all look good now tell me the plan" Kane answered.

"Did he just compliment us?" Ryuu asked.

"He is not good at complimenting people but I'll take it" Reiko added.

*Akari smiled, sweetly*

"So here's our deal, we decided to do separate things for 2 weeks. Then afterwards we'll meet up again" Reiko said.

"Why?" Kane questioned.

"Actually, we argued earlier. Ryuu wants to do a quest because he has already spent his gold. Reiko wants to go where we can relax since both of us have spare gold. And I actually want to teach Hikari some magic while we are here. Since we cannot see a midpoint where we can all agree, we decided to do things separately." Akari explained.

"What will happen after 2 weeks?" Kane asked.

"WE'LL GO TO GILWORD!" Reiko, Akari, and Ryuu excitedly said.

"We need more money before going there so that we can buy something great!" Ryuu said.

"Well you are the only one with financial problems but I guess I'll do a quest or two, just to be sure" Reiko responded.

"I'll accept some light quest as well when I have spare time, maybe I'll bring Hikari as well" Akari said.

"Speaking of her, we rarely see her even though she is living in the guild's room." Ryuu mentioned.

"I think the last time I saw her was when she welcomed us but she left the room immediately after that" Reiko added.

"She is working hard, I saw her proceed to her room when we were discussing things with Kyap. Probably tired from work or respecting our discussion since we suddenly came back" Akari said.

"Are we done here?" Kane asked.

"I guess so, we already said what we want. Do you agree with our plan?" Reiko replied.

"I'm fine with it. Let's start it now, see you after 2 weeks" Kane said as he left the tavern.

"Well that was quick" Ryuu commented.

"I think he is on to something but we need to respect his decision" Akari said.