Twilight Aftermath: Kingdom ( Twiath: I )

Chapter 9: Favor

— Tyson Firelight POV —

As the three of him were about to slash their swords simultaneously at me, the Chiaro on my top right side and the one behind me began fading away. They look like light particles being blown by the wind.

While the Chiaro on my lower back only got his sword fading-

[ This must be the real him ]

A couple of seconds later, Chiaro dropped dead on the grass. As I realize what just happened, I look up at the night sky and say-

[ I thought I was about to die ]

I sigh and look back down at the unconscious Chiaro

[ I still have no idea how you did that fearsome ability ]

I aim my two flaming swords, preparing to slash him down

[ But looks like, the one who's dying will be you ]

I then, with all my might, wield down both of my sw- but then suddenly my two flaming swords got away from my grip-

[ Now wh- ]

And before I knew it, I can feel that there's someone with a bow behind me-

[ Who are you? ]

[ Who am I? And here I am thinking I am the most famous person in this Kingdom ]

As I hear that arrogant voice, I realize-

[ Leto? ]

I turn behind me and saw a lady aiming at me with a transparent bow charged with an arrow that can't be seen

[ Oh my Leto Hitman? Are you the real deal? ]

I said with a joke of enthusiasm but,

[ Is what I like to say ] I then began being serious again [ But I have a proud enemy to pay respect for, I would love it if you'll stay away and let me honor him- ]

And then a feminine shout from a distance starts echoing in my ears [ You can't! ] I look at where the voice is from and saw-

[ The princess? ]

I gave a look at Leto again and-

[ I see ] I then let out my seriousness in a sigh and look down [ So my knight didn't reach the gate of Crezesia District because you ambushed him ]

I then look behind at the unconscious Chiaro [ And I can't kill my beloved enemy because he's the savior of the princess and she wants to return the favor ]

I look at Leto again [ And I can't capture the princess either because the wanted- or should I say -famous criminal of the kingdom is here with her bow aimed at me ]

Leto then waved her hair and let out a proud voice [ Humph! You sure are fast to catch on, Tyson ]

[ So what will it be, Tyson? Do you want to die or get captured? ]

[ Ah ha, well if both of the choices are unfavorable, I would rather be beside this gorgeous wan- famous criminal ] Leto chuckled [ so feel free to capture me~ ] I said as I raise both of my hands

[ Still a tease, aren't we? ] Leto lowers her bow [ Well then, turn off your attribute if you love me~ ]

I chuckle [ I don't love you but ] and sighs [ Fire Dual Sword Attribute: Dispel ]

My two swords that were shot away from my hands by an invisible arrow began fading like ash. The princess then began rushing towards the unconscious Chiaro.

[ Tyson, the moon is beautiful, isn't it? ] Those were the last words I heard before Leto snap my neck with her bow in less than a second.

— Leto Hitman POV —

[ Sister Leto! You didn't have to kil- ]

[ Relax, Luciel, he won't die easily with that ]

Luciel then looks at the foreigner who Tyson calls as Chiaro

[ More importantly, didn't that foreigner threaten your life? ]

[ No, Sister Leto, I was unconscious but I know that this man was taking care of me for the whole time ]

[ You know that can be taken out of context ]

[ He fought the knights who were after me alone and tried to save me ]

[ Oh? Well then, we still have to kill him, who knows which side is he? ]

[ Sister Leto! I already told you, he fought the knights who were trying to kill me! ]

I then press her head with my whole hand

[ But there's no changing the fact that he's carrying you around which can be taken as him capturing you ]

[ But sister.. He sav- ]

[ I will vouch for him ] I remove my hand from her head and sat on Tyson's chest who is unconscious [ But you'll stay in our district from now on- ]

Luciel then began shouting [ But Sister Leto! ] and then speaks normally [ The people there all look at me with the same eyes, even my father.. ]

[ Luciel, you and your father are someone special, the looks that the people give you are hopes that one day you and your father will return to the throne and rule the kingdom again ]

[ But sister.. It's weighing me- ]

I then stand up and gently put Luciel's head on my chest-

[ Which is why we Hitmans are here. We will protect you and your father with our lives, and as for you, Luciel, you who consider me as your sister ]

And began patting her

[ I will share your burdens. So Luciel, if there's anything weighing you down, make sure to talk to your big sister okay? ]

[ Sister Leto.. ]

[ Don't run away again, okay? Your sister will get lonely ]

[ I'll do my best ]

[ Thank you, Luciel ]

After a few seconds of me patting her [ Let's get going now, I am sure your father is worried sick about you ]

[ Okay, Sister Leto! ]

[ You take care of the foreigner, ] I then put my foot on Tyson's stomach [ and I'll take care of this scumbag. ]

Luciel then proceeds to put Chiaro on her back-

[ Sister Leto.. what are you doing? ]

[ What? I'll drag him on our way there ]

[ Ehhh? ] Luciel chuckled [ Okay.. ]

We then start walking towards our destination. Luciel is carrying the foreigner on her back while I am dragging Tyson against the ground.

We'll head to our district where the Loyalist who is now considered Criminals are staying, the Zacrynem District.