Excelium II: Hunting Season

Kabanata 51

"Sensei, who is this man?" Wein asked as they stare at the stranger in front of them. Nakapamulsa ito habang tinitingnan sila isa't isa.

Sinner sighed as he scratch the back of his head, "You heard his name earlier, right? Why bother asking me?"

"We meant his identity, Sir." saad ni Kleiv.

Ngunit naiirita namang kinamot lalo ni Sinner ang likod ng kaniyang ulo. "He won't tell me so I don't have the slightest idea. According to him, Yan knows him. Corum as well so I guess you can trust this guy. He said he wants to talk to you guys so I'll leave him to you." tinatamad na sabi nito at naglakad na patungo sa kaniyang opisina.

What they're thankful about in this situation they have, the demons don't watch them inside the dormitory. Panatag ang mga ito sa mga bagay na nasa kanilang mga pulso. If they break it, they'll know. If they use their exceliums, they'll know. The whole school is also surrounded by a barrier. It's impossible to get out without permission from the new headmaster.

The only place they can breathe freely in is in their dormitory where the demons are not around. That means they're free to talk about some things.

Alexander's eyes stopped on Layn who was sitting on the edge of the couch. Nag-iwas naman ito ng tingin at tinakpan ang mukha gamit ang hawak na teddy bear. They feel intimidated. As if Zai is standing in front of them again but more superior and matured.

"I'm Zai's father," lahat ay nagulat sa biglang inanunsyo nito. Sinner stopped on his tracks. Walang nakapagsalita dahil sa gulat. Alexander continued to speak as his eyes sharpens, "I heard from Yan that she spent her time here in this dormitory and I would like you to tell me about her behaviors. All of it."

Ngunit wala pa ring nakapagsalita. Zera stared at the man from head to toe. He do resembles Zai so much. If you'd convert Zai into a guy, she'll surely look like him. But why would Zai's true father come here? Just to ask what his daughter's action were?!

Muling humarap rito si Sinner, "More importantly, what is your intentions? You wouldn't show yourself here just to ask about Zai, right?"

Alexander squinted his eyes, "I came here to see if I should lend a hand or not. It'll all depend on my daughter's actions."

Sinner grimaced, "What the hell? You favor your daughter that much? You're worse than Yan." he said and shook his head.

Wein stared at Alexander's eyes. Just like Zai, they seem honest and straightforward but there's also some coldness and sharpness in them. Wein stepped forward, "Alright. We'll tell you," tumingin naman si Alexander rito. Nagpatuloy sa pagsasalita si Wein habang matalim ang mga matang nakatitig sa mga mata ng misteryosong lalaki, "But in exchange, you'll unlock these devices for us. If you're Zai's father, you can easily do that right?" he said.

The other captains told him everything, that Zai unlocked their cuffs. Alam na rin ng mga ito na nasa loob ng academy ang libro ngunit hindi niya sinabi sa mga ito na nasa kaniya mismo ang nataguriang libro. Knowing Zai, she can really unlock something like this. What more if it's her father?

Alexander nodded, "Alright. However," he smirked afterwards. He raised his index finger, "Only one person. I haven't decided on helping you yet."

Tumingin naman ang lahat kay Wein. Tumitig muna ang binata sa lalaki bago ito tumango. "Okay."

Ibinaba ni Alexander ang kaniyang daliri at tumingin sa paligid, "Before that, tell me where Zai's room is."

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"Tagay pa~! Hoy~ Sinbad!" lasing na sigaw ni Asta habang malamya nitong yinuyugyog ang balikat ni Sinbad na nakayuko na sa lamesa. Hawak pa rin ng kamay nito ang malaking tasa ng beer ngunit mukhang nawalan na ito ng malay. Asta laughed drunkenly, "Ang hina mo! General~!"