31 Hollow (1/2)
Uta immediately raised his attention when it came to the art of mask. He was curious about what design Lucien would choose. He was a renowned mask maker and his reputation was great among ghouls. Especially as he was the former leader of 4th Ward he gained a huge amount of respect from other ghouls.
Lucien took out the design of his mask. Basically, it was Hollow Mask of Zangetsu. It was a pure white mask from the left side, red from the right side. There were only two holes of eyes and teeth looked like those of some kind of skeleton. Lucien gave the design to Uta who was greatly surprised by it. As an art lover and expert, he could tell this mask was very special.
”It beautiful. As death itself.”
Commented Uta. He was greatly mesmerized to look at the mask. He wasn't particularly wrong. This mask of a mask of Hollow and Hollows were really close to death. They are the race of creatures born from souls who, for some reasons, do not cross over to Circle of Samsara and reincarnate. They could be said to be corrupted spirits with supernatural powers which devour the souls and strengthen themselves. From what Lucien knew that Hollows were one of the most terrifying creatures in the entire multiverse and were regarded as cancer in any world or dimension they appeared.
”It would be done after one week. Maybe ten days. I would use though materials, your mask would be tough and sturdy.”
Said Uta to Lucien who just nodded. He knew that making the mask wasn't an easy thing. It required a long time and precise work to create one good mask. Lucien then took the pen and write down his new address to Uta who was already drawing something on canvas.
”Here is my address Uta-san. If I am not home then I would be at Helter Skelter Bar. And if I am not even there don't search for me.”
Explained Lucien about his whereabouts. Now he could be only in two places. One was his estate and other was Helter Skelter Bar.
”Okay.”
Lucien then stood up and left the HySy ArtMask Studio.
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Lucien then went to his estate in 21st Ward. On the street was already Hummer H3 waiting form him and then he went to the estate.
When they came back Lucien went to train in Sacred Rinkaku Scripture. He was feeling that he was near mastering first stance of the Sacred Scripture so he trained more seriously compared to before. Now the most important thing was to improve his personal strength before the game would start.
He already had only three or something month left before Dark September comes and Steel Beam Incident would happen. Before that Lucien needed to reach Baron Rank in his cultivation. Sadly it would take a very long time before he could use Kakuja again. Maybe if someone from his family would bring him here some blood essences refined from baron ranked demons entire process would go much smoother.
Soon one week passed and Lucien spent it tranquil peace. He didn't get attacked by agents of V, ghoul investigators or any other individuals. It was a good time. He spent most of his time by training in kenjutsu and Sacred Rinkaku Scripture. Another thing was that he started to hunt for some A-rated ghouls in secret and refine them to blood essences. This made his RC Level to increase and he was already nearing breakthrough to Baron rank. Only a little bit missed.
When Lucien wasn't training he was spending time drinking blood wine and coffee in Helter Skelter Bar and chatting with Itori. From time to time Uta would join them to drink. This time it was the same. Lucien and Uta were sitting behind the bar and both were drinking blood wine.
Itori was drinking too and looking at both of them. Suddenly Uta took out something from his bag and gave it to Lucien. It was the package, carefully packed. Lucien unpacked the package and saw there Hollow mask as he wished it to be.
This woke up the interest of Itori and she quickly snatched it from his hands and started to inspect the mask. Mask had perfect quality cause maker was Uta. The best mask maker in the world. Then Itori put the mask on her face and looked at both of them.
”How do I look?”