Chapter 304 - Post-Dragon Extermination. (2/2)
”What?”
”Let's get engaged.”
For a moment, as the snow continued to drop down in the area, there was silence. And following that silence, came a single word which would forever affect Hexo's heart.
”No.”
She said so, clearly, looking Hexo straight in his eyes.
*Crack*
”W-W-Why…?” Hexo hesitantly asked.
”Relationsh.i.p.s and engagements affect the party and success rate of the quest.” She Said so Seriously.
”O-Oh… I-I see…” Hexo muttered
”H-Hey… Hexo, are you okay?” Satire asked
”Of course. Rather than being sad of the result… I should be proud I tried…” Said Hexo, with the same smile
”A-Are you sure?” Satire asked
”Yeah, why do you ask?”
'You're crying.' They all simultaneously thought as they watched him
Manly tears streamed down his face as his heart was split in two. However, he still somehow managed to form a smile. In that moment, the young man acknowledge Hexo for his act of true strength.
”Either way, this doesn't mean I've given up…” Said Hexo as he glanced at her while wiping his tears.
After hearing this, for a moment the two stared at each other, before she said replied.
”Suit yourself.”
That reaction somehow managed to bandage Hexo's heart. It somehow gave him the feeling that he still had a chance.
”Still, to want to engage to a girl that fast because of her looks… I expected differently from you.” Said Satire while avoiding his look
”What's wrong with liking a girl because she's pretty? People say personality is everything, how am I supposed to love her if I don't find her attractive. First looks then personality, that's how I live my life. Besides, if it was only looks, I would have asked you out.” Said Hexo
'There's another reason he likes her? Cute… I wonder what it could be…' Satire thought to herself
The one to Change the subject however, was none other than Shera
”You… You're the last one. What's your name?” Shera asked as she looked at the young man
For a moment there was no reply, so just as she was about to ask again, he opened his mouth.
”J… John.” He muttered
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a strange feeling of accomplishment. They had got him to talk
”John… That name sounds familiar. More importantly, I have one question.” Said Hexo
The young man stared in Hexo's direction without saying anything. The others also listened in carefully to Hexo's question.
”No need to introduce yourself, just tell me one thing. You're the wandering devil, aren't you?” Hexo asked
Once again, a moment of silence. A question which would be an insult to ask someone, asked just like that, without consideration for the other. However, it's not like it was asked with no reason.
”Your characteristics. Your power, the lack of logic in the way you fight… Being able to solo a Dragon… Answer the question, are you or are you not?” Hexo muttered
Without saying anything, John placed his palm on his head as it began to tremble. He seemed to be in pain, but that pain suddenly disappeared as a bright glow was emitted from his trembling palm.
This reacting was in no way normal, their first thought was that he was suffering from a mental condition.
”Yeah… I am.” Said John
In that moment, the tension in the area rose as they all turned to John in disbelief. It didn't make any sense, he didn't seem like the type of person to do it. Was it a joke? Who would joke like that? Satire and Shera were in doubt and wanted Hexo to ask again, but after hearing that reply, he couldn't sit still.
”I see…” Hexo muttered
Then suddenly, In that instant, Hexo rushed up on John before grabbing on to his cloaks collar and asking.
”So it was you…” He muttered before sending a right hook straight at John's face.
John who saw the punch, didn't even bother to dodge and took it head on, causing his left cheek to swell as his head turned to the right from the impact
”Why…? WHY DID YOU KILL THEM!? THERE WERE KIDS! FAMILIES! INNOCENT PEOPLE! DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE AFTER YOUR HEAD BECAUSE OF IT!?!” Hexo shouted
There wasn't one person in the continent who hadn't heard about the wandering devil and his act. It was a great tragedy after all, which led to the fall of a city.