Chapter 392: A Tired Return (1/2)
It had now been a day since Moby and his team were last on that frozen planet of Koban, yet that day felt more like an eternity in their minds.
There were so many official proceedings that they felt dead once it was all over, which included: helping with the investigation, going through lie detector tests, setting up the teleporter back to earth, writing full reports, swearing to absolute secrecy about everything that happened, and much more.
It was now the night of their return, and they were all justifiably beat. The only upside was that they would have no school the next day in order to rest.
Artorias, Elizabeth and Hikari were in their own rooms keeping to themselves while Regrit, Kai, and Moby were in the same dorm room. It was something approved by the principal herself, all in an effort to get Kai and Regrit closer to each other due to the Fatebringer family's request.
”And… Checkmate!” Regrit laughed and puffed his chest.
”Wow… This is a rather interesting game… Chess is what you call this right? It's indeed very complex, I had no idea someone like you would be so good at it…” Kai nodded, looking at his own defeat.
”I'll have you know I was undefeated in chess in my high school days! And what do you mean you didn't think someone like me would be this good!? You tryna say something?” Regrit retorted, only to receive a smile and a casual response.
”Oh nothing really… Why don't we do another match? I feel slightly more comfortable now…”
”HA! You're on! But the outcome ain't gonna change!”
However, before they were ready to begin another match, they heard a creaking from the entrance, and their attentions were grabbed as they witnessed the door open to reveal a man with black hair and green eyes that they immediately recognized, yet what was foreign to them was that small, black and fluffy bundle of cuteness within his hands.
”I'm back,” He sighed. ”Hope it wasn't too long…” Moby casually walked in and took a glance at Kai and Regrit playing chess.
”Is… Is that a cat? A black cat?” Regrit blurted with a hint of confusion.
”Yeah! Isn't she cute? She kinda reminds me of myself… Black fur and green eyes!”
”Yeah, I can't lie… It is really freaking cute... but why would you want a cat? Is it even allowed?”
”Young fledgeling, you should know that it is a grave mistake to question his highness…” Kai mumbled, crossing his hands.
”Don't worry, it's okay. I would rather not everything be so tense and formal, especially if we're gonna live together. It's best to be casual, I don't mind questions… Even I make mistakes at times...” Moby sighed once more, petting the cat in his hands as it purred with pleasure.
”Understood my lord…” He bowed his head and looked up towards Moby with determination.
”You know… I'm never gonna get used to this… You in my 'brother's' body. I can't believe you actually got past their checks and stuff…”
”Well, my technique is infallible! I am an artist, so I honed my skill in illusion magic so I can always look in the mirror and sculpt whatever I transformed into…”
”Infallible, but you can only stay like that for 8 hours at a time…” Regrit teased.
”Qu-Quiet you!”
”And also, your name is Rupert right? What kind of name is that? It's funny as hell!” Regrit inwardly chuckled, only for Rupert's annoyance to mildly increase.
”Rupert is a fine name!”
”Enough you two! Try and get along will ya?” Moby interrupted, only for Rupert's expression to tense up immediately.
”A-Apologies my lord! I let my emotions get the better of me…” He looked down in shame.
”Never mind that…” Moby sighed again before continuing. ”Do you still have contact with your two shalker minions Rupert?”
”Sadly not…” He shook his head. ”They have infiltrated and blended in with their kinds now, as for how they are doing I know not… They are too far away to contact, but I have full faith in them…”
”I see… That's good to hear…” Moby nodded, sitting on the couch, fatigue all over his body.