Volume 7 Chapter 168 The Fragmentor of Chaos (3)

Rustle, rustle.

Along with the sound of rustling leaves, a woman emerged from the shadows amongst the tree branches.

Red hair and a suitthe woman who sat next to Jin at the transfer gate. The woman examined her surroundings, then hopped down from the tree.

Oh, Brother! Jin! Hehehe!

A very excited voice.

She had been following Jin ever since she found him at the Kon Kingdom. He had used his Minds Eye in order to even detect her.

He never had this planned in mind, but it was perfect.

I was so tired of ignoring you on the train!

Me too. How have you been, Sister? Also, what is that disguise? I thought you dyed your hair with blood. At the transfer gate, that is.

I heard from Owal that if I meet you again, then Father will kill you. So I dyed my hair with my favorite color. Fixed my face with some make-up too, hehe.

Hm I dont know how those relate.

Jin put his emotions aside and remembered one warning.

He also warned me through you. To never even think of using Elder Sister Yona.

Cyrons warning that came with the Black Light Cuirassto not use Yona.

However, Jin shut his eyes and wanted to use Yonas power. He wasnt killing Bouvard, just a light favor to eavesdrop

Even if Father finds out, wouldnt he be fine with it?

Well, it wasnt illegal if no one found out.

And even if he did get caught, he could nullify the punishment by offering a majestic bust of Cyron.

What the hell am I thinking? If Father was someone to glance over crimes, then our clan wouldve never become so great. Ill just not get caught. Never.

Dont worry! Owal said hell keep it a secret too. Also, Ive had my senses heightened, and there wasnt anyone chasing us.

Thank goodness. Though, I was also moving while keeping an eye out.

So, why did you call for me?

Half because I just wanted to see your face again, and the other half is to ask for a tiny favor. Anyway, take a look at this.

What is it?

Jin took out a mysterious vial containing a black liquid. He unscrewed the cap and downed the bottle.

Keugh, Thousand-Poison Antidote. Im using it well. I should show off the present you gave me, you know?

Ahahahaha. Jin, youre too funny. Thats Black Moss Poison. Really hard to get your hands on. Did your friends get it for you?

Yes.

Ill kill them. How could they give my brother such a thing?

I asked them to get it for me.

Be quiet. I dont like it at all.

Yonas eyes became sharp, and Jin shook his hands frantically to calm her down. If she also found out that he was fed poison as soon as he woke up from his coma, Yona would actually kill them.

Heh. Still, seeing that the antidote worked out well, it feels good!

Reuniting with Yona after two months, she was still hard to read. However, Jin didnt hate her for that, and he didnt even feel any pity.

Yona didnt like sympathy for whatever weird actions she did.

So, whats the favor?

From here on out, Im going to meet a fragmentor named Bouvard Gaston. If you can, please eavesdrop on him. Whether hes just muttering to himself or conversing with another person.

Simple, alright. Instead, when Im done, you have to play with me.

Youre gonna have to watch him for days. If youre okay with it.

The siblings chattered and walked through the forest together. As they walked for about two hours, they saw a sign that read: Artistic Explosion.

Bouvard Gastons fragment workshop.

The workshop sat atop a shallow hill, dyeing itself in the sunset.

Tons of fragmentsbig and smalllaid in front of the workshop. The fascinating thing was, from each and every fragment, a strange aura could be felt, even from their distance.

Shocking. Even for someone whos not an expert, I could feel it. Enough for other artists to feel hopeless.

Getting closer and taking a gander, it was true. Anything fragmented to look alive looked as if it would move when touched, and every single inanimate object felt more dimensional than an original object.

Yona glared at the fragments. Instead of falling into admiration, her eyes looked uncomfortable and angry.

Sister?

These fragments

Are you alright?

Ah, yes. Uh This is a little embarrassing. This Someone like me made this. I just know.

Excuse me? Someone like you?

Is it something about her special powers?

That thought shot through his head, but he didnt ask.

Very interesting. Can you tell me now how you found this place?

Jin thought for a second, then unloaded the information he earned from Mato Baker. Yona was someone he could trust as much as he did Luna.

Hm, so thats what happened The Transformer? This fragmentor? And you beat him up at the banquet.

Not too sure just yet. I just came to see if I can uncover some things.

First, Ill erase my footsteps. Even if you cant detect me, dont think I abandoned you.

Right after she finished her sentence, she disappeared. No matter how much he opened his Minds Eye, he couldnt detect Yonas position or her existence.

So this is her full strength. It seems she hid between the fragments. Before that her reaction was weird. Elder Sister Yona and Bouvard being similar people?

Clang, clang!

He first shook the bell on the door. Curanos fragmentors often operated underground, so they couldnt hear customers knocking on the door.

Thud, thud!

Footsteps echoed after shaking the bell for some time. Bouvard lugged his heavy body up the stairs, as if he were pissed.

The door swung open.

What kind of

Runt.

Failing to continue his words, Bouvard stared at Jin for some time.

Bouvard Gaston. Long time no see.

Eeeek! What do you think youre doing here?!

He grabbed a handful of salt from his pocket and threw it at Jin.

To his standards, the ones seeking his workshop were dirty lowlife customers, which was why he always had salt prepared.

And amongst the lowlife, Jin was the worst.

Fwing!

Fwip!

Jin quickly evaded the projectiles and didnt get hit by a single salt crystal.

Thats a bit harsh. I came as a customer today.

Customer, my ass. I dont take customers like you!

Oh, youre gonna be like that? Im no different than your savior.

Saaaaaavior??? Saaaviooorrr?!?!

If my siblings or a guardian knight heard what you did at the banquet, your limbs wouldve been ripped off. You wouldve never dreamt of crafting such beautiful fragments.

Shut up and die!

Crack!

Bouvards fist hit Jins chin.

Phew, stop it now. Even if I am a prospective successor, this is

Crack!

Getting hit twice, Jin felt something snap.

The strings of his patience were snapping apart.

Yeah, maybe beating up this guy might not be too bad. No, but does he have no fear, or is he just stupid?

The moment the third fist flew

Thunk!

Jin dunked his fist on top of Bouvards head.

Kugh!

The short battle was different from the battle at the banquet. Jin went through an amazing transformation while Bouvard remained as a pitiful 5-star.

Bouvard lost balance and fell backwards, but Jin caught his wrist and kept him upright.

Then, another person emerged from inside the workshop.

Bouvard, whats the matter Young Master Jin?

Lord Vishukel?

He didnt expect Vishukel to be at the Artistic Explosion that day.

Young Master Jin, why are you here? Are you not in the middle of your provisional flag-bearer trials?

About that

L-Lord Vishukel! This guy embarrassed me at the banquet and sought me again to cause a disruption! Aaahhh! Please kill him!

At that moment, Vishukels eyes met the salt on the ground. He also glanced at Jins slightly swollen chin and forehead.

This disgusting fatass. Its obvious what he did wrong.

Swallowing those words, Vishukel took a deep breath.

Please come inside, Bouvard. Apologize to him. Who are you telling me to kill?

Why should I?!

You threw the first punch and incited violence. And youre telling him to apologize? You have anything to say for yourself?

Vishukel scolded Bouvard, whose face wrinkled in a frown. Vishukel had been very stressed because of him recently.

Eeeerk Still, I cant apologize!

Uh, yeah, then Ill do it for you. Im sorry I hit you, Bouvard.

Jin conceded and pushed Bouvard into the workshop before shaking hands with Vishukel.

So this calm and cold man is also in the Kinzelo Group? Sir Kashimir told me that Bouvard was above Vishukel, but it doesnt seem like it.

And Vishukel had no idea Yona was nearby.

As much as Vishukel is an 8-star, he must have a more polished Minds Eye. Im sure Elder Sister Yona will adjust accordingly.

Letting go of Jins hand, Vishukel shrugged.

I apologize, Young Master Jin.

No worries. I came knowing that this would happen. I shouldve been more patient. I apologize for causing you stress.

No need. Anyway, what brings you here?

I wanted to have a bust of my father created, and all of the fragmentors in the workshop street recommended this place. This was my last, last straw.

Hm, I see.

I do have a rough past with him, but its still my fathers bust. Seeing the fragments in the front, it seems I came to the right place. I couldnt hide my astonishment from Bouvards pieces.

Vishukels eyes narrowed.

Young Master Jin.

Yes?

Everyone knows that Bouvards fragment work is amazing. However, I dont understand your demeanor as the Runcandel Clans youngest child.

Ah, did I act disrespectful in any way?

Correct. The young master I saw at the banquet wasnt someone whod act upon such an extraneous situation. In fact, if you needed a bust of Lord Cyron, anyone from this area wouldve been just fine.

As if admitting defeat, Jin shook his head.

You saw right through me. Indeed, there was an ulterior motive. The one I wanted to meet wasnt Bouvard, but you, Lord Vishukel.

Jin glared at Vishukel with burning eyes.

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