Vol 4 Chapter 4 (1/2)

Chapter 4

The neighborhood looked Falls nightmare

Everywhere lay lacerated corpses of creatures similar to birds, and near the water lay dead fish The air was filled with the smell of blood Most likely the blood of all these bird carcasses

In fact, these remains can not safely be called bird – theirleftSome have chopped into pieces, others cut off the head, in the third gaped huge holes … It’s hard to believe your eyes when they show a nu fixed carcasses

It seems that there was heavy rain – soaked and earth and trees The leaves glistened with drops, and under his feet now and then come across a puddle

What happened here?

– He mercenary named Nicholas, his hands on his hips and looked around

He, as usual, cae koers, chains and so much more In other words, he was armed to the teeth, as if ready at any moment to be on the battlefield

The same can be said for all who came to him

– What is the …

Alberic in addition to its usual sword hung two shorter blade on the belt, and the protection of vital organs plate shi+elds By the back he tied a hele nalobnik that could quickly put on after the start of the battle In this mountainous area with heavy equipment is better not to move – perhaps if they were on the plain, he would and did come in full armor

Vivi, at first glance, looked, as usual, but she had hidden under her clothes twice ear, caht armor and Gundo

Alberic everyone else rushed here as soon as they got in touch with Matheus

More specifically, one of the birds, which he took control, flew to the “April” with a note containing the text “we found Seagull” and the description of the terrain

Troop Gillette hurry here with the intention this time still catch her

Their heavy equipness to ensure that this fight can intervene dragoons

But…

– Kokatrisy … – Zita said dully, looking round the scattered remains – To be honest, the first time I see them with my own eyes

– Coerous … but kokatrisy – especially – Nicholas added

Let -range weapons, effectively resist that people can perhaps with the help of roups, and to escape from them is very difficult

Therefore, it was thought thatwith kokatrisami, and the only way to see the their attention However, this advice fits all Feil

– I’m sure they ran Matheus – Nikolai sat down and took one of his fingers led carcasses – They could not meet here by accident?

– That’s right – confirmed Zita

– And … apparently, they won the very saboteurs? – Said Alberic, too, dropping to one knee

He had so at the remains kokatrisov, and then …

– Nicholas

– Yes?

– So about those corpses of me …

– Yes They are a little strange, – said Nicholas, taking his hand in one of the carcasses kokatrisov … or rather part of it

– These wounds will not leave the stylet and hammer

– What could it be? The incisions are surprisingly tough

– Saw? Is this not

Alberic and Nicholas looked at each other in silence

Then it caure and examined the remains of …

– Most likely it Serpentblade – Vivi said – I saw the wounds of such blades They look exactly alike

– Serpent Blade – it’s … – frowning said Nikolay, rising – a sword, a strange shape that is used for surprise attacks?

– Yes they can not cut anything properly, but this is an extreerous weapon in the sense that it can strike, which the enemy does not expect – Vivi replied with a sour smile – Small blade used and assassinsHowever, we often call the whips”

– Her to podborodku- Then it turns out that the saboteurs used Serpentblade?

– Saboteurs using very different weapons So it is quite possible

The knights and swords one

But the coht even chosen the path of a stone, if required

– But … if you look at the other corpses, the visible and the wound from the stiletto, and injuries from hammers Hammer – a two-handed weapon, and the wounds from stilettos obviously applied with two hands In such a rapidly weapons are not interchangeable …

– Be that as it may, the fact that ere late

Alberic stood up and looked around

– It seeed

Whether those killed kokatrisov saboteurs on behalf of the Torah and Akari, or someone else, there is now no one is left

There was no Mateus Leonardo who obviously came here

– Even if one of theht, the second will be to tell us what had happened

– But perhaps … – Zita thoughtfully bowed her head and put a finger to his forehead – It took two objectives, and each pursued its …

– Even someone with snake sword? – Held Alberic

– Sounds reasonable Kokatrisov were many, and they were ambushed Had only three opponents, they would have won – Nicholas agreed – In any case, since it is still Matheus and Leonardo, they certainly left us with a e

– Check the surrounding area Zita, Vivi, you return to the “April” Theyhere and then come back

– You get the idea

Both girls squad Gillette nodded in unison

She blinked a few times

– Oh? What is that?

Question it sounded innocent … but he did not answer

The people to whom she spoke, could not miss it, because they did not sleep, and even more did not dieThat’s just they are so tired that did not want to answer

Torah Akari And the red gull

All of the on the curb of the street, cluttered with dilapidated houses Next to them was “Svetlana”, still half covered with stones

They, though with difficulty, still ed to beat kokatrisov and run … After the battle at the Falls has beenthe stilettos and the hammer is not so simple To win the dozen kokatrisov, they spent a lot of time

Although she could not know about it

– …

A girl by the name of Frederick in turn took in his interlocutors eyes red eyes

Finally, she looked at the red Seagull and asked:

– Seagull, you hair cut?

– Hey … – angrily said Toru – You do that, it seeull that before?

– M? Well, because it’s seagull? – Frederick asked, puzzled

– Ah look It’s a different man

– True? – Frederick again inspected the Seagull … but her face remained blank – Same silver hair and violet eyes

– So, yes, but …

– Legs to hands, too

– All people like that! We, unlike you, do not kno to turn!

– Oh yes

Frederick laughed merrily

Then she closed her eyes and her nose, sniffing

– And the smell is the same I don `t understand

– …What do not you understand?

– She did, and se coincidence

– …

Thor frowned and was silent

Silvery hair Violet eyes “The Seagull” nahter of the Emperor of the damned could somehow achieve this similarity

But to change their smell? Is that possible?

Or “it smells the same” – another joke Frederica?

– But if this is not the Seagull, ill?

– You know … – Torah hesitated Battle exhausted hi explanations he also did not want to – Well, actually it … Seagull

–– Frederick sat down on all fours in front of the Torah and carefully looked into his eyes – Thor, you’re holding me for a fool?

– No I do not kno to express better – handed the Torah back, then turned to the red tea

– Who do you still like this?

White Gull, Gull red

Two girls with the same name, the same color of hair and eyes, the same smell … and the same amnesia

Too much of a coincidence to chance But if someone’s work, then whose?

Hard to believe the

– I’ back

Most likely she too knew al that did not concern herself OrBut in the ue

“By the way … what if …”

How red Gull insisted that it is “real”

How hard white seagull looking “remains”

Maybe all this is just due to memory lapses?

Maybe … they were not sure who they really are?

Therefore they hold for the acts or things that can validate their “I”?

In this case…

– Brother, – he broke in Akari, apparently recovered his breath – We have no tis

– Yes, I know

Tohru sighed and stood up

The battle took place in such a way that they simply did not have the possibility to apply the “Zheleznokrovie”, but now they even rejoiced that If they used it, but now could not be a ed muscles so that as soon as the effect of (or battle) ended, used his strongest person feel exhaustion

In the case of detachment Torah they would simply collapsed exhausted

And then … they would have certainly caught up squad Gillette Though in the Torah, and there was no evidence, he had no doubt that the attack involved kokatrisov ician of this order

– At this rate, ill catch up

– That’s for sure

Thor turned to the “Svetlana”

They ca knives, and other supplies, including ht quite a bit, and now it is absolutely necessary to stay inside the car meal to recover

That’s just …

– We have that, and would have to leave her here? – Toru asked rhetorically, looking around the car

No o

Yes, the Torah squad could o on it did not work

– Who? The car, or what? – Frederick suddenly asked, pointing to the “Svetlana” – Want me to drive?

– …A

Torah and Akari looked at each other

Frederick … could easily replace the ical energy, it can easily be created using the transforic Until now, they and had not occurred, that may be feil car driver

– Ah … – Torah scratched his cheek, feeling aard

Usually, he behaved with Frederica as closely as possible, so nohen they needed her help, he felt at ease Although it would seem, “benefit all, what you can” – one of the main principles of the saboteurs

– You can count on?

– Of course Just be sure to then fight me

– There you go again … for her Okay, okay – Thor said with a certain desperation in his voice

Of course, the last thing he wanted to re-fight with Frederick … but now it is absolutely necessary that she led “Svetlana” Besides, if she will address a huge dragon, and the debris they razgrebut instantly

But … what’s next?

– What do we do when the get out of here?

Since the Torah squad and did not return the white gulls, they go nowhere special

Where hid the Spearman – is unclear

– Still have to torture !

– Still, you sadist

– Not at all I do not like torture – Akari shook her head – I just love to look ateyes and irregular breathing !

– Even if I do, you’ll be even more pervert

– Do not call me that, brother, I’m embarrassed

– It is not praise, – Thor squinted, looked at Akari … and then shook his head – Yes, and she probably does not know

– Well … that’s for sure, – has agreed to Akari

The easiest way by which Thor unit can find out where their opponents – to squeeze information out of the red Gulls But it knew and spear Surely he did not want to fall into an aently … and then he moved such trails, which are red Chaika did not know

– So what, brother? Maybe we go back to the initial plan, and a drive to Perimeralya?

– A? But how can seagull … I ull?

Troop Torah pointless anywhere to move without hostess saboteurs

– But White Gull knows that ere going to Periiven the fact that our opponents were able to a direction And as long as they behave as allies of the “Seagull”, they will have to avoid the possible pursuit by the Gillette group But even in that case … – Akari looked at the red tea – It’s not like they have decided to throw a red Seagull, otherwise they would not have agreed to the proposal to exchange hostages In addition, our objectives are similar And that means …

– … I Understood

Because the other options is still there, go to Periht decision, as Spearman and his companions can do the same

– Other ideas … probably not

– …

The views of the Torah and Akari agreed Seagull red, but she remained silent

But, though she did not confir to object

Tohru sighed, then turned back to Frederick and said:

– Frederick I beg

– Uh-huh Please – she nodded with a smile

And then she juhtly

The next moment there was a thunderous sound

It sounded sharp pressure drop caused in the air Suddenly rising wind picked up the body of Frederica and raised it even higher, enveloping clouds of dust In girl’s body ran blue lightning, then a few rotating at trean to change

It all happened in a few moments

The girl was gone, and instead fell to the ground a large dragon

-?! – Red Seagull stunned eyes bulged – Dragoon!

– Yeah … By the way, you do it the first time you see – the Torah scratched his cheek and smiled

Given the fact that the red gull Frederick saw only the first tily easy to understand The rest of the squad Torah already so accustomed to it, “transfor

Red Seagull looked at suddenly there was a huge silvery body in front of her, eyes narrowed and expressed their feelings, briefly dropped:

– Wow…

Run Run Run

He rushed forith such ease, as if weighed absolutely nothing … or slid over invisible ice It seems incredible that sohlands, where there is even a trail

Leonardo – Blood

In order to give it body, sharpened by the rapid ical effect Leonardo’sthem at the mercy of it literally

But now Leonardo did not want to complain about it

Not so rare that parents kill their newborn children, not being able to nurture the abortions in the villages, where pregnant women can not afford not to work in the fields … But there were some parents who sold their children into slavery, and they disappeared after the war Rather, they became even more in touch with the efforts of the economic downturn

Generally Leonardo was even grateful that was born half-breed

His ability to ensure his well-fed existence even after the war, and work in the unit Gillette just confirmationAnyway, it is better to live than a slave, doomed to a life of cattle and endless work

But at the same time…

That is why Leonardo’s so attached to his force

– Ty …

Tsoknuv language, Leonardo ran on

He could not have i the girl under his armDespite the chaos of battle, skills Leonardo was h for the prosecution of the Lancer

But … the enely experienced climber

Surely he knew that he was being followed In any case, his partner e carefully covered up all traces of him

Periodically stopping at local destruction

Regular blasts of ic not just pursue prevented – because of the heat and shock waves opponent iht In the end … Leonardo had agreed to return to the place where he aiting for Mateus

And there…

– Mr Matthews

Leonardo jue stone near the road, on which sat Mateus

But he sat, his head hanging, and did not answer

Worried Leonardo tried to look him in the eye … and then briefly Matheus said:

– Failure

– Failure ?

– I missed saboteurs

– And you?

– Hmm? You too?

After that Matheus still looked up and looked at the Leonardo

Leonardo sed Matheus has for some time looked at him, and then …

– We havecame of it

There are several types of ic

You can siet, then release You can catch everything he sees or hears goal Finally, it is possible to establish a link between feelings and oals

At this tie of the latest version

He was sure that kokatrisy certainly be able to overcoet them to work on tactics Of course, he could confine and siht et

However, the plan did not work …

Saboteurs have decided not to run, and fight to the last

Matheus, feelings that are associated with sensations kokatrisov on a very deep level, was forced to go through all their agony As a result, it is so exhausted his , Matheus weakened th he had left so little that he could not pursue the saboteurs

– I did not think that they will be able to overcome the already thirteen Feil

– I think we underestimated their abilities?

– I have to admit that, yes, but not only … – Matheus folded his arirl She fought serpentine blade

– … Snake sword? – Leonardo

– Of course, he is called “blade”, but it is almost whip Beat them can be very far away I expected them to attack from a distance, to which not reach any stiletto or a hammer, but miscalculated

– … – Leonardo sighed

– And you what?

– I have…

Leonardo told briefly of how missed the Lancer mind

Matheus listened to him in silence, and then …

– I guess you would expect that alone we pressed against the wall “allies Seagull” can not

– It looks like …

In addition, they could not iull “, which pursues the detachment of Gillette will be in one place

– … Probably, we have to wait for Mr Gillette

– … Sadly, but it is the best option

Leonardo sat doith Matheus and let out a long sigh

Perimeral proved a very busy city

This especially applied to thethe rows of shops there were es and nationalities, different fro

A strea that it can wash away the unwary human

– Wow … – squinting, whispered Torah

He had never seen such crowds

City leave guests inmarket with endless visitors, and with another – lack of confidence in the ability of the city to maintain order And yet … in comparison with most of the Ferbista still not recovered from the war, this place seemed very lively

Manor lords were usually located in the est cities of their land (and it concerned Delsoranta where Torah and Akari some time to live), but Perimeral different from other cities and in size and populationSuffice it to say that on the street, where there was a market itself, the day it was impossible to discern even its opposite end – so many people

And once there …

– Well…

Toru so aimlessly

Get to Perimeralya they had such a crowd … but they did not expect

Even if the spear and the white gull really came here, found them to be very difficult

But it is quite possible that the sa and they think

If both groups are searching for each other, the chances ofthem is still there Therefore, the Torah continued to wade through people

– Oh, I e had sonificant

– Noticeable? – Repeated hisside of Frederick

Naturally, she was in a girl’s appearance Frederick kept his cloak Torah to be accidentally separated, because of what looked like his little sister That’s just on each other, they do not like

– Well, that could be, even in a crowd to understand the “ah-ah, where they won”

– You want me to turn into?

– Do not I beg

Most Torah strained her tone – she said these words with such ease, as if offered to pat someone on the shoulder

– But it will be noticeable?

– Too much Here and before the victims could reach

If in such a busy city suddenly appeared feil, especially dragoons, i into account the density of the croill certainly arise crowd and several people trampled to death In addition, the noise will be so many that come here immediately Gillette squad and several times complicates the situation

– I was referring to so that could be seen only they – the Torah folded his arms across his chest

And Frederick ireat idea

– Maybe we cut off the red head Seagull, spread on a peak and will continue to go with it?

– Well, so do not e? And anyway, you are cruel – to chop off someone’s head in order to attract attention

– But on the battlefield is all the time? – Did not embarrassed, he replied Frederick

And really – in the battles of the head of defeated enemies they are often used to lift the morale of allies and the suppression of opponents

– Because it is the battlefield There can not be so

– What are people confusedon time and place

– It’s more of you are too constant

People can live in a society precisely because it takes into account the time and place

Apparently, feil, especially dragoons, not living in flocks, and will not think about how to “assess their environment” and “feel the moment”

– In short, as long as we do not save the white Seagull – no rash acts

By the way, the red Seagull they tied again and left in the “Svetlana” This time it fell to monitor Akari

– Torah – suddenly turned to hihtfully, and continued: – I’ve been thinking She, too, Seagull?

– Well, at least she had the – the Torah iirl in red

Same hair Those same eyes The same name The same odor And the same amnesia

Their clothes and direct the behavior of different … but for two different people too irls total

– And the purpose of her exactly the same?

– Well … in regard to the collection of the remains – yes

Actually, the red gull and its allies attacked the detachment of the Torah is to steal “the remains” Until now, the Torah only selected the reht about it, but if there are other people with the saoals, then they themselves may well try to rob

But whatever it was …

– And as a result, the impact on human society, they have the same?

– What …? – Thor frowned and turned to Frederick

And then the girl said with a nonchalant dragoons views:

– I’ about the fact that they may well unleash a neorld war Well, it was You do, in principle, does not necessarily serve as a white Seagull?

– What are you talking about? – Toru asked dumbfounded at Frederica, but …

– You do need a purpose in life, and with it – the battlefield, where it can be achieved? – Frederick asked hi confirmation of his words – But you can achieve the saether with red Chaika, is not it?

– …

Thor was going to respond to it immediately … but could not

He ull

Must for what it was she who gave him a reason to think about what you need to try to find a new purpose in life

But he followed her and worked on her, not only because of the sense of duty

Frederick was telling the truth Theof the life of any saboteur – to leave their ull, then, perhaps, on the battlefield, and will not, but after another on his way there will be more automatically

In addition, the actions of seagulls may well unleash a near … In any case, it is feared that Gillette squad and their rulers

But all this is true for red Gulls

Thor did not bother whether Seagull is who she claims to be His belief in it had to do with it And when they were in the “valley from which no one returns,” the Torah is fully felt

And if so, then it is easy to conclude that the service of red Seagull, which has actively sought to engage the world in the next war – is the best choice, because they are frooals were almost identical

– You’re talking nonsense

– May be Maybe I’ nonsense

Toru forced himself to deny her words, and in response, Frederick bowed her head thoughtfully

– Just the Torah, are you going to follow the white Chaika only because it is required for an allusion to the need to find newin life? But does this not contradict the very sa in life?

– …

Once again, the Torah not found the answer

He kneas trying to tell Frederick In fact, he hiins of consciousness asked this question ever since he

White Gull collected the remains of his father to bury them

Red Seagull collect thee his father’s enemies

Both of theull can be calledthem as evidence to declare itself a successor, claie his father’s killers … Much more clear and understandable motivation, rather than “just a funeral”

But…

– I…

Toru senses dimmed so that he could not express them in words

The desire to refute the words of Frederick

The desire to confirm the words of Frederick

Inside, both pulsed urge

He treasured ivory gull … and at the sao counter to the search for a new purpose in life

“What … do I want?”

Maybe he was so focused on the idea that “wants to fulfill the purpose of Seagulls”, which did not allow himself to think about it?

In this case…

– And … what is it? Looks interesting, – carelessly said Frederick

Thor noticed that she stopped at one of the stalls and curiously looked at the exhibited products

Realizing that he was thinking only of her words seriously, Toru long sigh

Frederick – not the person Although she was able to speak in a huht very differently If you seriously think about her every word, exhausted in vain

Frederick ceased to be interested in the saer, staring at the carpet spread out on weapons and armor

It looks like a kiosk selling things found on the battle field You can admire the savvy trader trades in this, but at the saoods were in demand

But…

– You do not put the eyes on this girl? – A voice was heard, and with it stretched hand, so is compressed

And Frederick, and the Torah immediately noticed that arm with a spear went to a very familiar body

– …

Thor squinted and looked at their companion

– Wow … and I thought you were just behind the weapon will suffice Strong nerves you for your years – intrigued said Spearman

– You’re nothands

To be honest, he really had to overcome the desire to reach out to komboklinkam, hidden under the cloakBut the sudden appearance of a cold steel in such a public place would probably have led to panic

Running around in all directions crowds not only hinder the fight, they are dangerous by themselvesEveryone knows that the crowd – a formidable weapon

– Quickly you find me – Toru said

A spearman was immediate:

– Magic My partner found you

Toru heard of the search of iven area, suitable under certain criteria The disadvantage of these spells is that if you do not configure the required settings carefully enough, you can get a lot of false positives … But the opposite is true – by setting clear paraet

– By the hat is this girl?

Naturally, the spear meant Frederick

It see before the aiven the fact that the girl-dragon, like a cat, and then disappeared, take it to the members of the “Chaika Trabant detachment” is very difficult

– I think before it was not with you?

– Yeah …

Thor was not going to report it, and therefore said vaguely

Warlord s question:

– The new girl?

– I’irl, – said Frederick Her voice sounded fun … even joyfully – I am your enemy

– Shut up, you’rethis harder

Toru Frederick held his hand and stepped forward

Around the noise and people

they have not even looked at the Torah Not glances and spear and without them Of course, if they wanted to, and raised the hype, they would have noticed Despite the peaceful time, the majority of these people still found the war

– The last tiet our tea You, too?

– Also, – confirmed the Torah

– So … The last ti appointed you, so now is the time and place we choose us Objections have?

– …No, i guess

Of course, in terive up … but the Torah wanted to quickly deal with this difficult situation We can therefore agree with the proposal and opponents In the end, if they put too unfavorable conditions, it will be possible to refuse them