Blood Of Platinum
Chapter 6. The World of Day and Night bag. 3
The two sisters were quite calm while listening to all of Kaito's explanations. Although it looks so calm, but the tense face is still visible even though they try to cover it. Sweat started to flow from their heads. It shows how surprised they are. But they decided to believe everything they heard. Therefore, they tried to calm down and listen to him.
Kaito began to discuss something else that was no less important, namely about the wound that suddenly disappeared. Actually, this was also not something Kaito knew in detail. Every time he was injured between those two ‘world’, the wound would instantly disappear once ‘world’ changed.
“As you know, I was seriously injured by my fight and almost died last night. But, as soon as the sun rises all the wounds will disappear. In fact, my clothes are back to how they were. This happened when I got hurt this morning. When the sun goes down, all my wounds will disappear”
“So, if night comes will the wounds on the bodies of Kaito-san and Ryou reappear?” Kino asked with a pale face.
He knows how bad the wound Kaito had last night. It was also getting worse as his body kept moving to fight and this made him so scared. Moreover, that night, Ryou was also injured due to the fight against the dark wolf. Ryou looked at his right hand anxiously. However, Kaito's answer surprised them.
“No. The wound was completely gone and would not appear even if another night came. It's strange indeed, but as long as I'm ‘stuck’ here it always happens. The wound disappeared last night and never showed up. Likewise, if I get injured this afternoon, all the wounds will disappear even though the other day comes”
In games that are often played by Ryou, game characters can be reset by the player who controls them. When the game character played loses, the player can repeat it like nothing happened or save the data in a file to continue the game.
The event where Kaito's wounds all vanished as if it never happened is similar to the concept of looping in the game. Kaito as reset every time entering the day or night.
Kaito added an important thing related to all the explanations, “One other important thing that you should remember that the wound you experienced can return to normal if the time shows at six o'clock with only one condition”
“Terms?”
“What terms are meant, Kaito-san?”
“As long as the wound is not fatal and you are not dead. You must not get a cut to the heart, get a gun until your head is out of place or split. Nor should it die instantly after being exposed to poison or other attacks. If it happens then you are 100% declared dead”
‘Not make sense. At first glance similar to the concept of repetition in the game, but it was not like that. In the game you can not die because the player can press the reset button so that it can repeat the game again. But this is not a game, it's real. If you die in this place means you're dead’
That was what Ryou was thinking at that moment. Nothing in the real world can reset something like that. Thinking of that, the sweat on his forehead came out and his body trembled slightly. But even though it didn't make sense, Kaito's answer already made them relieved. At least they know that Kaito's wounds no longer exist.
“In the meantime, Kaito...so you said ‘during being stuck here’, what does that mean?”
“It's true. Kaito-san previously also said that you have been in this ‘both worlds’ for a long time. Indeed, how long is it?”
“……”
Kaito paused for a moment and took a deep breath once more. The highlight of his eyes turned into a deep and solemn gaze, as if to say that the thing that would come out of his mouth after this was the crux of the problem they were facing. Kaito took out his pocket watch and showed it to them.
“Pocket hours...Take out your pocket watch and show me”.
Without asking much, Kino picked up the pocket watch he had in his pants pocket and pointed it at Kaito. The two pocket watches were opened at the same time and they saw the time that the two objects showed was 06:20.
“Six...twenty? This clock shows 06:20? In fact, the second part of the clock does not change from the beginning. Only the hour hand for minutes and hours only changed” Kino pointed to the pocket watch he was holding
“But, Kaito's property is moving. Means, it is true that this clock is the source of its strangeness”
“Kurasa not really. You may have noticed, but let me be clear again. You guys are caught in the flow of ‘both worlds’ this”
Kaito says the unexpected and hearing it certainly ignites Ryou's emotions that refuse to believe Kaito's words. Only the words just now could not be trusted by him. Ryou stood up with a gaze full of emotion, holding onto the collar of Kaito's clothes and looking at him with a gaze full of anger while speaking in a high tone.
“Trapped say!! Just be right!! You thought I'd believe your words just now, huh! Are you saying that we're going to meet a dangerous creature like that again? Don't joke!”
“……”
Kino tries to cross it but Ryou's hand grip is so strong. Kaito was silent despite being treated that way.
“Ryou!! Let go of Kaito-san now! You need to calm down, Ryou. Didn't we already decide to believe in Kaito-san. Ryou knows that too, right? Please calm yourself now!”
“Kh.....!” still looking at Kaito with a look of emotion, Ryou refused to let go
“Ryou, please see me”
“.....” Ryou's hand grip gradually weakens. It was because Ryou looked at his brother's face which showed a sad look in his eyes
“Release Kaito-san, Ryou. I know you still believe in Kaito-san's words. We can't get out of a dangerous situation if Kaito-san doesn't save us, remember?”
“.....I. I'm sorry, Kino”
“Say that too on Kaito-san”
Ryou sat back down and lowered his face while saying “maaf” to Kaito. Kaito said nothing because he knew anyone would be shocked to hear his words.
“We can continue this after eating if you want. Besides I know your stomach must be..”
Ryou cuts Kaito's words.
“No need. Continue now. There is no point in delaying. It would just be a waste of time. You think so too, don't you, Kaito?”
“Alright then. This time if you can't control your emotions, we can continue this conversation at sunset. That's also if you can survive
“……”
Ryou seems still a little annoyed but thanks to Kino's hand that continues to hold it, all he can do is obey and not talk.
Once again Kaito repeats his words that they are stuck in the flow of time there. Not without reason Kaito said all that.
“I'm not sure about your condition. But, my current condition is just like what I told you. I don't even know how many times I've kept turning around in this place. One thing I know that all the changes in ‘world’ do follow the time indicated by the pocket watch I have”
“So that's what you mean by ‘key’ yours”
“True. You guys proved that too last night. When this pocket watch shows at 06.00 then this city will change and enter one of the ‘both worlds’. And it keeps repeating”
Looking at the details of the pocket watch that was in his hand, Kino still wondered. During his time at the altar last night, when Kaito showed me his pocket watch, everything was very similar. Even the letters engraved on the inside of the lid are also similar.it is more like indeed the same thing. There were many questions in Kino's heart at the time but he did not know where to start. Until finally he dared to ask all the questions that stuck in his heart.
“Kaito-san, please answer me. Kaito-san knows what this pocket watch really is right?”
“……”
“Kaito-san was also surprised as I took out this pocket watch and asked why we have this thing”
“……”
“Kaito-san also said that this is the first time seeing a human other than yourself at night. That means Kaito-san already knows the possibility of pocket watches this is the reason we came to this place”
“……”
Kaito was silent without expression. The thing he thought about was how to explain the complicated situation he was facing. Kaito did not mean to tell the situation of himself to the two teenagers he had just met. But, he himself did not have a logical explanation that could be given to them. Inevitably, he had to be honest even if not fully said, at least everything he said from the beginning was not a lie.
“I think that your pocket watch has something to do with me. I'm not completely sure but that thought can't escape until now. The pocket watch I have is a clue to find a part of my memory”
“Remember Kaito-san?”
“I lost my memory. I don't remember who I really am, where I come from, what I am. Nothing I remember”
“Kaito-san.
The expressions of the two sisters instantly changed back, looking so shocked at Kaito's words.
“This name is a gift from someone I know. He helped me and gave me this pocket watch. He said, this clock can help me find all the pieces of my memory scattered throughout the flow of time”
“All the flow time said. Kaito, don't tell me you're a time traveler?”
Ryou asked with shining eyes. Totally different attitude 180⁰ than before.
“I didn't say I was a time traveler. But, it is true that I can move to ‘world’ or any other place that this pocket watch shows after the pieces of my memory I managed to get. It had I done before the same as now”
Kaito explains that the person who helped him has a strange mysterious power. Either magic or something, but he gave a matra to this pocket watch so that it could go to the place where Kaito's memory pieces were. The clue the person gave Kaito before starting his journey was that his memory piece was a purple circular gemstone, when touched by the owner, the jewel will enter the body of the owner.
“That means most likely Kaito-san's memory is in this place?”
“True. I feel that if I haven't been able to find that piece of memory, I won't be able to get out of this place”
Sentences raised various questions in the hearts of the two brothers.
‘Can't get out before the pieces are found? How long has he been in this dangerous place?’
‘Imagining meeting a pack of wolves last night has made me see a nightmare’
Their faces turned slightly pale. How not, guessing how long the young man before them was stuck in a time that could change like heaven and earth was already terrifying. It was clearly said by him that as night came, he had to start betting his life to survive while searching for objects that were valuable to him.
“So far, I managed to find three pieces of my memory. The first piece contains my memories of being able to use weapons and having combat skills, which is why my body is able to survive. The second contains the knowledge” Kaito continues his explanation
“What knowledge is meant?” Kino asked Kaito
“I'm not sure. But, somehow I like to remember enough information to deal with dangerous creatures, how to make drugs, also things related to communication or digging information”
“Like that troll and dark wolf?”
“True. Less more information like that”
“Just right you can fight great despite being battered and almost dead”
“But at that time I did not have enough preparation so I almost died. I didn't think I could be that stupid. Next will not happen again”
Kaito no longer needed to describe the strange face made by the two teenagers before him. Of course you can imagine what kind of face they made hearing the sentence Kaito said a moment ago.
“I've given you the information I know. All the conditions are in this place, about my pocket watch and about ‘both worlds’ where we are now and the reason I am still stuck here. This time, it was your turn to explain your situation to me. Why do you have the same pocket watch as me and how can you end up in this place too?”
Kino and Ryou look at each other. Ryou also chose to start the conversation. He knew that he had to do it because the beginning of all the events that happened to him with his brother was his fault.
The explanation given is so detailed. Kaito listened to everything Ryou said calmly. His focus was completely fixed on all the explanations he heard and Kaito did not cut the conversation from the start at all. After he finished listening, Kaito only started to give a response.
“So, the point is because you found an old book in your home library that has a pocket watch in it, makes you curious and is the reason you came here. What is unusual is that the reason you can come to this place is because the pocket watch was accidentally hit by a drop of blood until light appeared and reached this place. Pull”
“What should I say? My situation is as complicated as the two of you. The difference is I already have the experience to deal with it while you guys don't. This may be your first time in a bad situation like this”
“Accurate once. All this time something like a fantasy like this had never been thought of by me. But, when Kino and I opened our eyes, the first thing we saw was a ruined city with corpses of huge creatures and blood everywhere. You don't think a normal person would be shocked to see that? Ordinary people will probably directly get heart disease and die in place”
“Then you are lucky because you are not in the category of ordinary people. I think you guys fall into the category of unusual people” Kaito showed a wry smile for the first time
“Ooii.....!!!”
Ryou who became irritated for the umpteenth time. And it's the brother's job to try to make the sister calm. Kino is an example of a patient and kind sister.
Time goes by so fast. All of this talk took a lot of time. They looked at the pocket watch and the time showed 07:25 at the moment
- Kruuuuuk
All were silent when they heard the hungry stomach. Unexpectedly, Kaito's stomach also makes the same ‘sing’ sound as the brothers.
“I think we can go down for breakfast. After eating, there is still a lot to talk about. We have to talk about the sound of the strange clock that sounds also plans to face ‘world night’. Anyway, as long as my memory piece has not been found then this thing is not over”
“We understand. Thanks to Kaito-san, we have started to understand our situation now. Although Ryou and I have not been able to fully accept this circumstance but we believe in all your words”
“……”
The three of them stood up and walked to the door to get out and down. A moment after Kaito opened the door he locked, he spoke in a very slow tone.
“.....I can not guarantee the safety of you two…. But I will try my best not to involve you in my matter..”.
The two behind him suddenly came to a stop and were confused.
“Kaito-san? Is there something?”
“Oi, are you okay Kaito? Don't like suddenly stop so”
It seemed that all of his words were not heard by them. He decided not to say anything more and immediately opened the door to come down. The two brothers followed him without asking.
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On the first floor of the tavern, the atmosphere on the ground floor of the tavern began to bustle. A little more crowded than when they first arrived, but still in a comfortable atmosphere. The waiter who drove them to the room approached Kaito and showed them a table to sit on. As they looked at the menu given by the waiter, they were surprised by what was written on it.
“Oi, Kino.....This language......didn't you think this looks so familiar?”.
“Um..
“Kalo come to think of it, the name of this food stall also uses French. No wonder the menu also”
“You're right, Ryou”
Kino glanced at Kaito who chose the menu casually, “Kaito-san, do you speak French too?”
“France? What is French? No French name in this food menu”
“Eh? This is a language that comes from our world. I'm surprised Kaito-san understands French”
“I don't know about that, but at first I did feel a little strange. I didn't think the city used Frankish for everyday language. Don't you guys also use that language when we talk?”
“……”
Being a statue for a moment, the two teenagers stared at Kaito with puzzled faces. Another shocking reality for the Yuki brothers. The conversation they had with Kaito using Japanese did not sound like that in Kaito's ears. No one thought this would be revealed when they were about to eat.
“You two why look at me with such a silly look? Didn't you order the food? No need to worry about money, I take care of it”
“Not...not a money issue. We'll order. Naa, Ryou?” Kino looked at Ryou awkwardly
“O–oh sure... hahaha” and Ryou looked strange looking trying to cover up his startled reaction.
After ordering, the waiter came to take care of their order.
“I repeat your order, sir. Two servings Bouef Bourguignon, one serving Coq au vin, two servings Ratatouille, three
l'ancienne Chocolate Glass made Chaud medium size. Please wait”
“Thank you so much”
After the waiter left, they went back to discussing the heavy topic before eating.
“You didn't explain about this earlier right, Kaito?”
“Explain about what?”
“Why can you say Frankish and other languages? Just so you know, me and Kino are talking to you in our language, Japanese. And in my ear, we can hear you speaking in our language as well”
“Japan?”
“Kaito-san, Japan is our home country. The language used by both of us since coming to this place is Japanese. Ever since meeting you and talking so much to date, we've all used one language. At least that's what Ryou and I thought until we saw the writing on the menu
“It was French. One of the languages of our world. Indeed we do not use it as a daily language but my school and Kino is an elite school so we master several foreign languages including French”
“……”
Kaito understood the direction of this conversation. It seems true from the beginning. From this situation he faced, there was a mismatch between him and the two of them. All this time only he was trapped in ‘world’ was alone so he did not notice anything. However, for the first time she met someone else who had a situation as complicated as her. And finally it seems clear the difference is now. All the information and knowledge that was in his memory was not the same as theirs. In conclusion, he and they are from different ‘place’.
“I understand. There seems to be a lot of difference between you and me. After the meal we will discuss more information. You and I can mutually benefit”
“Kurasa. Alright, save the topic of the discussion first”
After waiting for a long time, their food finally arrived. The two teenagers saw the food coming and it turned out to be really the French cuisine they had eaten and the shape was exactly what they had at their place of origin. It is amazing that they can eat luxury class cuisine in a simple food store at prices that may be cheap. Both of them ate first.
Kaito took his pocket watch and looked at it. His face did not change, but his eyes were slightly narrowed and sharp. Kino glanced at him but said nothing. Just in the middle of that meal, he knew it wasn't a good sign.
The relaxed atmosphere in the store has managed to hypnotize the entire situation of customers who come including the three of them. They eat quietly or rather try to behave normally.
Feeding time is a time for them to replenish their energy and mental improvements after facing the terrible events of last night. It was just that the longer they sat relaxing like that, the more time passed and their chance to breathe a sigh of relief grew fewer and fewer. Aware of that, they immediately returned to the room again quickly after finishing eating.
Inside the locked room, Kaito looked at his pocket watch.
“Jam 08.35. Longer than I thought”
“We've spent a lot of time waiting for orders to come. Hard to believe” Ryou saw Kino's pocket watch
The two pocket watches showed the same time as if they were indeed interconnected. It has not been discussed fully but the topic of their conversation has led to the incident while eating. Ryou looked towards Kaito who was sitting on the wooden chair and started to speak in a standing position while crossing his hands to the chest. How intimidating.
“Say, you know something about that too, don't you, Kaito? Who knows it turns out we have been talking in a different language”
“Sorry to disappoint your expectations of me but I don't know” at all
“You sure you really don't know? After all the detailed explanations you gave us?” Ryou still maintained his intimidating position while putting on a face of disbelief
“Just guess if it is likely because of this place or because of the pocket watch we have. I told you that my pocket watch has a strange spell, right? It's possible that the spell also helped me to communicate with other humans”
“Is it really like that?”
“I told you it was possible, right. It's just a guessing answer I have anyway. I just found out about that, too. If you do not meet the two of you maybe it will not be thought of by me”
“Yeah, makes sense too. But it's still weird. What do you think, Kino?” Ryou glanced at Kino who was sitting on the bed
“I don't know..but Ryou, all the information we have comes from Kaito-san. Because Kaito-san herself said that she never met anyone other than us so I thought that was true. I think there are more important things that we should discuss, so can we leave this conversation?”
Kaito nodded his head in agreement with Kino's words. Ryou could only sigh and sit beside his brother. He also realized that it was no big deal. Here, he could only succumb to the words of his older brother who was acting calmer than him. Kaito keeps his pocket watch back and intends to start another important discussion.
“Because our time is limited until six in the afternoon, let me shorten”
“.....” tensed face begins to adorn the Yuki brothers
“About the strange clock ticking sound that sounds it is most likely a sign of this city change from ‘world noon’ to ‘world night’. This is the place where my memory pieces are located so I will not be surprised if so many absurd things happen”
‘It looks like it's more than just unreasonable’
A sentence that crossed Ryou's mind. Moreover, time was getting daytime and they did not have any preparations at the moment. This is gonna be a big deal.
“Kaito-san...” Kino raised his hand “is there any way that me and my sister have weapons to fight?”
Kaito put on a surprised face. It was unexpected by him that it turned out that Kino who seemed to have a calm person actually took the initiative to ask about it. Though Kaito is very confident and suspects that his sister who mouthed chatty with a less stable emotional level that will be eager to ask about how to fight back.
“I think you have a fast level of thinking, Kino. Time at the altar you can also take risks and take action quickly. Looks like you have a knack for analyzing and reading situations well”
“I just feel that we can't possibly continue to depend on you. We also have to find a way to get back to where we came from”
“……”
Ryou's face inexplicably turned a little grim. Kaito understood the situation. Kaito's character who can easily know what his interlocutor thinks makes him able to give the response they expect.
“I can work on it. I'll prepare some things to face ‘world tonight’ later. Of course I will also think about the part of the two of you. In the meantime, you guys rest here”
“Can't we come with you, Kaito-san?”
“No need. Wait here and rest. You should look at your sister's face now” while glancing towards Ryou, Kaito stood up and took his sword on the bed. He left the keys on the table and told them to wait in the room.
Kino can only see Kaito leaving and after, she starts to realize that Ryou just sits quietly not saying anything.
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