Drettonus(English Version)

37. Sun Tower(Part 2)

    Reiko scouts the deserted island for any suspicious activity. The enemy airship has disappeared, indicating that the hooded men fled when they had the chance. Meanwhile, Vektor is constantly watched by Hayato...

    Hearing only the sound of the wind and Reiko's footsteps on the metallic floor of the Sun Tower, Vektor cannot relax as Hayato remains silent while fixedly staring at him...

   "(...Okay, this is actually uncomfortable. When they said Hayato wouldn't take his eyes off me, I didn't think they meant it literally! How long do I have to stand here?! I have to say something, this silence is just too awkward...)
    Eh..."

   "Hm? What is it?"

   "It's just, well... Did you bring anything to eat?"

   "We got a small supply of food in the mini-airship. Why, are you hungry?"

   "Well, I haven't eaten since morning, so..."

    Reiko returns to the mini-airship, saying:

   "You need to keep yourself fed. After all, it would be a problem if an enemy appeared while you were weakened. I'll bring some of our supplies."

   "Thanks..."

    While Reiko gets food, Vektor decides to talk to Hayato so that the uncomfortable atmosphere from before does not return:

   "You're... quite different from what I thought, you know?"

   "...What do you mean by that?"

   "It's just that I thought you were annoying and crazy all the time, but who would have thought that even you can be normal and nice when you want to be."

   "Ha, don't be mistaken! I'm only doing this to help restore the status quo of Netern Island! It's all just a plan to give the people a false sense of security! And then, when they least expect it, I shall finally begin my domination! Mwahahahaha!!"

   "I should've kept my mouth shut..."

    Reiko approaches the two while carrying food and water.

   "You two, stop arguing and be quiet! We're in the middle of a serious incident, this is no time for jokes!"

    Vektor and Hayato lower their heads and say in unison:

   "Right, sorry..."

    Reiko continues to observe the island. The Sun Tower is located near the coast of the island, which has a green surface with some bushes and trees. The territory of the island is about 150 km², being 10 km wide and 15 km long.

    Trying to ignore Hayato's constant vigilance, Vektor begins to eat and drink water, while trying to talk to Reiko:

   "Hey, when did you start getting this serious and responsible? Weren't you all prideful and self-centered when I saw you on Netern Island?"

   "What are you talking about? Did you really think I would continue joking in such a serious situation?"

   "I guess you're right... No one in this world would be stupid enough to be joking around at a time like this."

    Hayato feels a slight discomfort with Vektor's ironic smile:

   "...Stop looking at me."

    Vektor looks at Reiko again.

   "Well then, from what I got, the situation seems more balanced than I expected. Which means it won't be long before everything goes back to the way it was before."