Sacred Killers - Akuma no yoru

The State of Everything

A couple of days ago

Kyutaro was walking outside with Renaldo once again. Renaldo no longer had arm wraps or a bandage on his face.

[Kyutaro] So, you've been training alone?

[Renaldo] Any chance that I get really.

[Kyutaro] That's good to hear, soon I'll have to test you.

[Renaldo] What do you mean?

[Kyutaro] Well, how about a match with me to see if you improved any?

[Renaldo] *nervous* A-against you? Well, I mean I guess. You won't kill me right-

[Kyutaro] *chuckling* If you die then what will we need of you?

[Renaldo] *anxious* I guess you're right...

[Kyutaro] First, tell me about your time with Kairo and Muigetsu.

[Renaldo] It was roughly some months ago, maybe around four to five, could be longer, but it was when they first started going to monkai. I wasn't really recognized and my name wasn't spread the greatest. I was mostly taken as a joke and everyone would just avoid me or laugh, Kairo and Muigetsu were the only ones that stopped in their paths and humiliated me. I was taken out by one blow, and trampled on like I was nothing. And their vibe is just, eughhh.

[Kyutaro] I see, do you find them intriguing in any way, or do you have some sort of hatred?

[Renaldo] I wouldn't say it's an intense hatred, but more like wanting revenge for what they've done. I want my payback.

[Kyutaro] That's reasonable.

[Renaldo] But you've disposed of them, right? So It's not like I can get anything from them.

Kyutaro looked at Renaldo and smiled.

[Kyutaro] Sure I did.

[Renaldo] Uhh, what a weird way to just say you did but okay.

[Kyutaro] If I were to lend you in on a secret, would you tell anyone?

[Renaldo] I mean, who would I tell?

[Kyutaro] Who knows? Sometime this week, my sister and I have some business to take care of in the city; I'll take you along and show you both.

[Renaldo] Alright, the usual?

[Kyutaro] Mhm.

[Renaldo] People just don't stop, do they?

[Kyutaro] Assassins are persistent, especially since the boss's energy has been lurking around in the city.

[Renaldo] He's that strong but he can't conceal his energy, seriously?

[Kyutaro] He simply chooses not to, he is the strongest man on this earth you know?

[Renaldo] If I saw someone stronger I'd be surprised, he scares me to death.

[Kyutaro] He's nothing to be afraid of, be glad you're on his good side.

[Renaldo] I mean I guess so.

Present time - Yokorai City

Tatsumo was standing idle on the sidewalk as cars drove by, the night dawning on him, the area lit by the dim moonlight. The winds that night were blowing harder than usual and it was slightly cold. Tatsumo seemed to be unbothered, his mind focused on his thoughts.

[Tatsumo] So you've finally come out of your cage, Devil? Where are you hiding now, I can smell your scent and sense your energy in this thick air. After all these years, you finally decide to make your advances on mankind. If nobody comes for you...then I will. Just where are you now that you decided to stop hiding?