130 Chapter 130: Meeting Again (2/2)
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After lessons ended, I headed toward the Black Rose building as usual, getting ready for society activities. Harvey was following me, skipping cheerfully and humming.
The guy was always so happy. I needed to ask him what he was smoking. I could use some of that stuff.
Then he suddenly stopped.
”Senior Richard…that…”
”Hmm?”
I glanced in the direction he was pointing at. There was a girl lurking outside the school gates, peering inside nervously.
”What is she doing here?”
I recognized her immediately, courtesy of her long, silver hair, her sapphire eyes and pristine white dress.
She was none other than the Sword Saint of our generation, Kureha Franklin of House Franklin.
”Hey, Richie! What's up? Heading to the Black Rose building too? Hey, Harvey. It's been a while, hasn't it?
”Senior Troy! Yeah, long time no see!”
While Harvey turned around to greet the approaching Troy, I continued to stare in Kureha's direction. Not knowing her or what I was doing, Troy slapped me across the back in his usual friendly manner.
”What are you spacing out for, Richie?” he then raised his head to look in the direction I was staring at and caught sight of Kureha. ”Somebody you know?”
”I haven't seen her before,” Harvey remarked. Then he frowned, pondering thoughtfully. ”No, actually I did. She looks very familiar, but I can't remember where I have seen her before.”
”On television or the Internet?” I supplied helpfully. Given Kureha's status and title, as well as her belonging to House Franklin, one of the ten great families, I wouldn't be surprised if she was a celebrity. Harvey also brightened up.
”Yeah, you're right! She's someone famous, but I can't remember who!”
I guessed she rarely shows herself in public. Nonetheless, as funny as it was to watch her squirm abut nervously outside the school gates and attract curious stares from Jing Tian Academy students, a few of whom were approaching her because they recognized her, it didn't feel right to leave her in the lurch. I quickly cut in ahead of them and waved at her.
”Kureha. Why are you here? Are you looking for somebody?”
Kureha looked extremely relieved when she saw me. She nodded as she quickly approached me.
”Richard! Yeah, I need your help.”
”What kind of help?”
It was only yesterday that I saw her, so I was very surprised to see her so soon. Didn't she say that she wanted to check on her sister?
While I was waiting for a reply, dozens of thoughts running through my mind, Kureha fidgeted anxiously.
”That's…” She glanced around and looked down nervously. ”Can we go somewhere that's less open?”
”Sure.” I nodded and stepped out of the school gates. Harvey and Troy followed suit, their curiosity overwhelming their manners.
”Aren't you the Sword Saint, Kureha Franklin?” Troy exclaimed, his eyes wide. ”What are you doing here, all the way in Jing Tian?”
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”Ah! That's who she is! I remember now!” Harvey's head was bobbing up and down excitedly, his expression bright in wonder.
She stared at them, and then at me. I shrugged.
”They are my friends.”
”Oh, okay.” She nodded. ”Then I think it's fine. You probably will want a party.”
”Party?” I repeated incredulously. ”What for?”
”…my request.” Kureha refused to be drawn on any further, and I took the hint when she gazed at her surroundings nervously. Lots of Jing Tian students were still watching us. I nodded and took point, leading her away from their intense scrutiny.
As the Sword Saint, it was natural that she would draw a lot of attention.
”How's your sister?” I asked instead as I led her to a nearby café. Troy and Harvey followed, and took their seats at the edge of a circular table after waiting for Kureha to sit. Ladies first, after all. I sat beside the Sword Saint, keeping my eyes on her. ”Is she safe?”
”…that's what I need your help for…” Kureha's expression fell, and her fingers twitched. ”My sister has been abducted. I need you to help me rescue her.” She straightened up formally. ”I am prepared to make this an official request and recompense you with the appropriate rewards.” She then bowed her head. ”Please…help me rescue my sister.”