Episode 8: The Kidnapping

Episode 8: The Kidnapping

After slowly beginning to move on from Uzoka's passing, Aizakawa resumed his life as a normal high school student.

In the school cafeteria, Aizakawa and Mialethra sat together, having lunch. Students all around them whispered in awe:

> "Whoa… a handsome guy and a beautiful girl… they're such a perfect couple!"

Aizakawa glanced at Mialethra and said in a soft voice:

> "Sorry I haven't been able to take you out lately… it's because of my dad…"

Mialethra gave a gentle smile:

> "It's okay… I should be the one saying sorry."

Aizakawa smiled back, though his heart still felt heavy inside.

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After school, the two of them walked down a quiet street together.

Many passersby stared in admiration—and envy.

Suddenly, a black van pulled up in front of them.

Several masked men jumped out and kidnapped them!

Their actual target was Mialethra—her family was wealthy. But since Aizakawa was with her and witnessed the act, they decided to abduct him too to avoid leaving a witness.

Little did they know, Aizakawa had already sensed something was off.

He purposely allowed himself to be captured to find out who was behind it.

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Both of them were tied up with ropes and had tape over their mouths, then thrown into the van.

Inside, Aizakawa saw the fear on Mialethra's face.

Using telepathy, he whispered into her mind:

> "Don't worry. I'll save you. I just want to know who's behind this first."

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They were taken to an old, abandoned factory and left in a dark room with one guard watching them.

One of the kidnappers made a call to their boss.

Not long after, the boss arrived…

And it was Mefilas Seijin!

Aizakawa narrowed his eyes.

> "So… it was you all along, Mefilas."

Mefilas walked up to the bound Mialethra and said coldly:

> "Once we get the ransom from your family, we'll be rich.

But if we don't… the two of you will die."

Aizakawa let out a small chuckle as he casually broke free from the ropes.

> "Hahaha… looks like you kidnapped the wrong guy."

Mefilas was shocked.

He quickly ordered his men to attack.

But with just one finger, Aizakawa knocked all of them unconscious in an instant.

> "I've stopped time," Aizakawa said calmly as he strolled through the room.

He walked around, knocking out each of Mefilas's men one by one—before restarting time.

Panic surged in Mefilas as he fired a laser weapon at Aizakawa—

But every shot was blocked effortlessly with a single finger.

Aizakawa walked toward him without even flinching.

With one soft tap, he struck Mefilas and knocked him out cold.

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After the fight, Aizakawa carried the still-bound Mialethra out of the factory.

Mialethra blushed and whispered:

> "Can you untie me now? It's embarrassing being seen like this…"

Aizakawa teased:

> "I'll untie you… when we get to your house."

Mialethra pouted:

> "Come on… untie me now, please!"

Aizakawa laughed softly—

Then finally untied her right in front of her home.