Episode 14. The Night I Hate

On a peaceful night, Nova looked out from behind a curtain wall. She was looking at the night scenery of Ningru City decorated with colorful lights that can be seen from this height.

Behind her, I stand to report what happened at school. Class 3 magic's plan was discovered. I have made my plans too. Just waiting for her approval.

"So that's what they're after?" Nova was still staring out the curtain wall.

"Yes," I answered with a straight face.

"That incident 'Summer of Fire'... Only 5 people know the truth about it." Nova closed her eyes.

"Me, my son Doni, your brother Rizki, you, and your now missing eldest brother Nazrul Aji."

"Is my brother Aji the culprit?"

Nova was silent and just shook her head. She opened her eyes and looked back at the city.

"Impossible, if that was his done."

"Then?"

"Someone tapping on my phone." Nova turned around and faced me.

She walked over to me and grabbed my shoulders. Her gaze was deep yet empty.

"Find and kill the tapper!"

"I apologize, but I can't," I said with a straight face.

"I am a teacher right now. I have also promised not to kill again." I looked at Nova who was shorter than me with a scary look.

"Promise huh?... Your friend was really worried about you at the end of his life." Nova offended my dead friend.

I quickly withdrew my pageblug and faced my Curved Sword at her. Nova didn't look the least bit scared. As if she was ready to die at any moment.

Her eyes were looking at me like she ask me. 'Are you sure you can do that?' I was annoyed that I had to pull back my curved sword back into pageblug.

"I'm not going to kill him or her. I'm just going to falsely accuse them so they will be severely punished, how about that." I was cornered to appeal.

Nova closed her eyes and lowered her head.

"Are you sure imprisoning him/her is the right thing to do? What if he/she has a friend who hates his/her for their actions. If he/she is imprisoned, his/her friends will hate him/her very much. But if he/she perishes, his/her friend will be sad because the friend knows the good things that his/her friend will do."

"When he/she dies, he/she doesn't get to say goodbye. But when he/she's in jail he/she can come out and explain what happened. It depends on his/her will. I don't care if he/she can or not do it. All I care about is keeping my word."

"....." Nova was silent and her eyes were still closed.

Silence came into that mayor's room. The sound of the wind from outside could be heard clearly.

"Do what you like! Both are still in my favor." Nova opened her eyes and walked back to her chair.

"Then I must say I left, excuse me" I left the room.

Today will be very busy.

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The ringing of the cell phone came from my pocket. A notification from my brother appears.

I opened it.

(Where are you?, Rizki Kamil)

(In right-), I should just lie.

I have to be as natural as possible. Can't get him involved for now.

(I'm at my student's house. Giving her extra lessons, Rasyid Londerik)

(??????????????????? HAHHHHHH?!) My brother's surprising message, make me realize something wrong with my message.

I immediately take back my message. Unfortunately, I pressed the wrong button and just hit "delete for me". I slammed my phone on the sofa. How stupid I am. I have to quickly explain.

(I mean, I was forced by my students to train her in the arena)

(Not fighting somewhere else, right?).

(You know that's impossible, right).

(Hmmm I sorru, I forgpt), from the way of the typo in his message. He was sad when I type it.

The conversation stopped. I hung up my phone and went to the place where the tapper is live. Nova detects the tappers with Anitya inside the tapper's body.

Nova is the creator of Anitya. Her abilities even exceed those of the current strongest Anitya (my brother). The tappers are dealing with the wrong people.

An abandoned house at next to the police station is the place to be. It was so dark that I couldn't even see the lights from inside the house.

I walked to the front of the house. I used ice magic to detect the life in the house by relying upon their heat body. I got this magic from the magic 3rd class woman earlier.

Dark houses can really hide a crime. With the police station next to it. This house is completely untouched.

I took out a white crystal wrapped in a thin plastic bag. I spread it around the house. By the way, this crystal is real.

Having had enough, I walked over to the police station next door and took out a special business card for underlings from Nova.

"What do you want?" The policeman sitting at the reception stand shivering in fear.

"I'm here to convey public anxiety," I said.

"W-what's that?"

"I heard the house next door is being used by a drug dealer. And stupidly the police station at next door doesn't even notice. Are you guys really working?" I scared the receptionist.

"A-a moment sir! I'll call my boss!" He picked up the phone hurriedly.

"Yes, good!" He hung up the phone. "He will come!"

Soon a police officer came to see me. His firmness suddenly disappeared when he saw my face. Am I that scary?

"You there... here!" I sent the nervous officer over to me.

I explained what happened to that dark house next to the police station. The frightened officer agreed to investigate. He didn't dare to ask questions about anything, whether I just wanted to trap someone or not. I used people's complaints as my shield.

The dark house was investigated and there were 3 people there. They were all arrested on charges of trafficking dangerous drugs and evidence was found in almost every corner of the house. Although, if that's the wrong catch. It will still be very difficult for them to be free.

I tried to search their data.

They apparently worked under the governor's orders. I got a nice present for Nova.

I returned to Nova's room. Nova sat quietly with her eyes closed there to wait for me.

Brak!!

I entered the room by slamming the doors. Nova's eyes immediately opened. I walked over to her and bowed my head.

"Report... I've finished the task!" My voice is loud but flat.

"Here's the data, you'll love what's inside it." I handed over the flash disk containing the data of the tappers.

"Hmmm...." Her mouth curved into a smile.

"Good work." Nova presses the screen on her phone

My cell phone rings.

"(Transfer Money is Success)"

"Then...Good night." I lowered my head and put my right hand on my chest.

Better not to stay here too long and say goodbye to go home. Nova nodded and let me out.

I left the office. The clock shows 11:44 PM. The bags in my eyes are already formed. When I was in front of the bus stop, I realized it is too late to get a short distance bus. What is left is the intercity bus.

I want to call my brother. But at this hour he must be already asleep. Should I look for an online taxi?

Someone approached me when I opened my phone.

"As expected...You must be here." I set my sights on the person that talk to me.

A serious face appeared on my brother's face.

"Why?" I ask.

"I went to Sophia's House, your student."

Curse on me, cold sweat ran down over my body. Did he go to Sophia's house just to check on me? This adds to the problem.

"You'd better tell me! Didn't you have a promise to him?!" My brother hold my both shoulders.

I can not answer. Just covered my mouth without being able to say anything.

"Forget it, let us go home!"

I went home by using my brother's car. A notification popped up on my phone screen.

(Mr. Rasyid. Why is your brother looking for you?, Kanda Sophia).

Everything gets more complicated. I just want to disappear.