58 Ch. 58 Regret (2/2)

”Hope? Judging from her condition, she won't last for two weeks.”

”Kazu!” Scarlet snapped. ”Right now our friends are looking for ways to save her. Don't give up!”

If Niken died, Kazuto would suffer a feeling of great sorrow. His heart will be filled with negative emotions and will become a darkened heart.

A darkened heart Elementalist knight would forget how to love and lose his mind. He would become an evil knight.

Scarlet hoped that it wasn't Kazuto who would change. She did not want to fight Kazuto at all. For her, the man was her best friend and a brother.

”Kazu, please. Don't give up. We can save her.” Begged her.

”...” There was no response from the man. He gripped Niken's left hand and pressed it to his cheek. ”Niken, please... don't leave me. Please.”

Once again the door opened and upon seeing who entered, Scarlet became hopeful.

”Ed, did you find anything?”

Edward shook his head weakly. ”I've searched all the existing history books. Even including legends and myths. Nothing survives. All weak inamorata of the knights, their lives have been sentenced to death. They could only have lived a week since they received the symbol. It's a miracle Niken could stay alive up to this day.”

Though Edward said it with a clear voice, his shoulders suddenly became heavy when he saw Kazuto continue to hold Niken's hand with both of his hands. It was the first time he saw a desperate expression on Kazuto. The man never showed any expression.

He was always aloof and distant. Lately, he saw the man smile a little bit whenever he was with Niken yet now, only distress and pain were shown.

”I hope Shin Ha and Hokuto bring good news for us.” Edward pulled his crying fiancee to his embrace.

Scarlet wiped her tears as she had faith Niken could be saved. There must be a way to save her.

”Does Richard already know about this?” Edward asked cautiously.

Scarlet shook her heart unenthusiastically. ”He came, but... I don't have the heart to tell him the truth. Should I tell him? But I'm scared he would hate us.”

Edward patted her back gently. He didn't know the answer either so he stayed quiet.