40 Chapter 39 (1/2)

”There you have it… I thought I would end up talking for several hours, but I was wrong.” Ren said. ”If I have to summarize the events of the past four years even further, I can do that in a single phrase: humanity got its ass kicked.”

”I can see that…” Leon massaged his eyebrows. ”I although I failed many times on that island, but I guess everyone had to face similar hardships.”

”So, what are you going to do?” Ren asked.

”I have no idea… I only know that I don't want to spend four more years training.” Leon said. ”Do you have any idea how Ameri… how the spies of the Allied Forces of the North-America-America entered this country?”

”The higher-ups probably know, but I don't have that kind of information,” Ren answered.

”Do you know what path the spies of this country use to spy us?” Leon asked.

”I have no idea… only the Emperor has that kind of knowledge.” Ren answered.

It was a stupid question, but Leon decided to ask anyway, even though it was obvious he wouldn't learn that. Still, Leon thought that he would easily find a way back home after reaching the continent, but once again, he failed in his predictions. Regardless, he had no time to waste regretting or complaining. He now knew how the world was and had to make a plan of how to reach home as fast as possible.

”Why don't you rest for the day?” Ren asked. ”You have to assimilate the information you just received, so I think it is not that a good idea to rush. Besides, I think you should change your clothes. I can help you if you want.”

”Eh? Why would you do that?” Leon frowned.

”Because I think you would be chased out by all of our stores,” Ren said. ”Aren't you hungry? It is about time to have lunch.”

”No… I'm asking why would you help me?” Leon asked. ”I know you are already aware that I wasn't involved, but the people of my country did something bad to your country. Why would you help me?”

”I just want to prove that Japanese people still are reasonable people…” Ren looked away.

”Yeah, I already know that,” Leon said. ”It is reasonable that they hate me because I'm American; I'm not joking. So, what is your real reason? Spit it out.”

”Ah, you are really impatient.” Ren scratched the back of his head.

”I spent four years in a Godforsaken island… I don't have time to lose.” Leon furrowed his eyebrows.

”Right… I wanted to get along with you and later ask for your cooperation.” Ren looked away. ”It is kind of shameless doing that after we all treated you and without helping you in any way, but that is my goal.”