Chapter 55
Kai
Sam rushes forward but abruptly stops, raising an eyebrow as he stares at his future sister-in-law. The guard turns with an unimaginable expression toward the "opportunist" who now feels like a familiar face. He scans her from head to toe.
Compared to the short guy, "Sky" is tall with broad shoulders. He has a robust physique—not bulky and coarse like gym fanatics, nor defined to the point of exposed joints, like those who prefer a rigidly tight style that leaves them shriveled and dry like a piece of firewood. Every muscle of 'Sky' meets international standards. Perfect physique matches a charismatic charm, impeccably handsome with no bad angle.
Dark black eyebrows, shaped like sharp swords, form an elegant sketch that highlights eyes that shine brighter than the stars. But whenever he's angry or in a fight, his eyebrows slash diagonally downward over a razor-sharp gaze. The killing intent vanishes beneath a gentle and friendly smile, warmer than the bright sun.
His rosy lips part slightly at the indifferent corners of his mouth, intoxicating fangirls instantly. A swarm of girls crazy for handsome men erupts into chaos, and the space rumbles with terrifying screams that shake the mountains and forests:
- Kyaa... my male god, I love you!
- Please get married soon so I can go marry someone else! So handsome!
- Oh my God, I'll never get married in this life—just to wait for you, the man of my heart!
- My heart flutters just admiring you, Kai!
- Oh my God, those gentle, shining eyes, those lips softer than a girl's... I'm dying, Kai!
- If he just kisses my cheek, I'm willing to stay single and faithful for the rest of my life!
- Please sing "The shooting star's glance crosses through your eyes" for me, handsome!
Movie lovers and fame-chasers scramble and push each other. The crowd and the ovulating fangirls compete fiercely to surround the Idol of Idols:
- I watched all the movies you acted in. Please take a picture with me!
- I have also been a crazy fan of the king of action movies! Please sign my shirt!
- I have been your fan for ten years, ever since the day you played a supporting role.
- I bought every music CD and collected all your original blockbuster movies.
- Oh my god, divine one, look down! I don't expect the king of action movies to be Hanna's brother!
- Like brother, like sister. The brother is handsome, and the sister is pure! I admire them so much!
The reporters wait for this opportunity and do not miss it. They rush to record every action and take photos of every situation, from small to large. Countless questions fall on the head of the public figure:
"You're making a blockbuster movie. Why do you give up halfway?"
"Is it because your younger sister has an accident?"
"The film crew will certainly ask you to compensate for the damages. How do you handle this, sir?"
"If they force you to go back to the film studios, do you agree?"
"This more or less affects your reputation. The music group managing you will definitely jump in to intervene. Do you regret it?"
"What do you think of Hoang Kim's family?"
"Can you share your evaluation of Hoang Kim's personality?"
"Sir, how long have Hoang Kim and your younger sister been dating?"
"JK finally finds his lost descendants after more than 30 years. Do you have any congratulations or a message for their family?"
"Sir, what do you think of the three princesses?"
"A month ago, Star Sky Cinema Corporation invited Bang Suong and Tuyet Lan to be the female lead, but the princess has refused. You have been the male lead of that movie. Do you feel sorry about it?"
Kai smiles at the crowd, but always with a loving gaze directed toward his sister. Hanna props both hands on her knees, panting, while Rose next to her gasps for breath and wipes the sweat from her forehead. One girl frowns in panic, and the other raises her lips and clicks her tongue, watching the aftermath of the destruction—trees lying in ruins. If they are late, the result might be worse.
Hanna takes a step forward but falls to the ground, frowning and holding her twisted ankle as she squeezes through the crowd. Kai's smile disappears, and panic casts a layer of gray over his shining eyes. He is not afraid of losing his image, so the brother pushes through the crowd to reach his sister.
Sam is still surprised by Kai's identity, but when he realizes that his sister-in-law is injured, he rushes to his relatives and pushes aside all the crows and owls blocking the road. The guy who values family affection roars:
- Fuck your mothers, you guys, you bunch of idle crotch, loathsome... all of you, get out!
Everyone is frightened away by the madman's sudden outburst. Sam keeps screaming like a wild animal:
- Whoever keeps babbling and harassing my sister-in-law will be forced by Dad to eat porridge for the rest of your lives
The group is so terrified that their bodies tremble, not daring to move or even cough half a sentence. Rose is stunned by the situation, frozen as she watches this strange and weird spectacle unfold. Her round eyes fly wide open, looking at Sam, who asks his sister-in-law in panic as if Hanna is about to die:
- Sister-in-law, are you hurt? Who dares to touch my sister-in-law?
The crows and owls wave their hands in panic, stammering, "It's not me!" The chaotic crowd keeps shouting, "We didn't do anything!" and "I didn't even dare get close to your sister-in-law!"
Rose doesn't care about the nonsense. She looks at Kai with her round eyes, flat gaze. He sweats with worry, eyes red, looking heartbroken as if his sister has just become disabled. He gently touches his sister's feet and places his hand on the cheek of the dearest person.
- Don't move, or you might aggravate your wound, hah!
The word "hah" is so sweet it makes her want to faint. It stirs admiration and envy in the fangirls' hearts. Rose secretly smiles because these two men—tiger, leopard, fox, weasel types—are unexpectedly cheesy, expressing deep affection beyond the maximum level of excess. The guard roars, threatening the crowd, then gently asks his sister-in-law.
Kai hears nothing, sees nothing, cares about nothing around him. His mind is only on… "little swallow." Without blinking, he worriedly looks at the lump on his sister's ankle.
Rational people feel a sense of instability in the emotions of "the guard" and "sky." The way the two act impulsively is even more abnormal than deep family affection. Rose covers her mouth and giggles.
Sam gets angry, but is teased by the "pretty girl". Rose imitates the "hee hee" icon from the chat app, which makes his eyes itch the most. The hot-tempered guy screams:
- What are you laughing at? Girls are obnoxious!
Rose pretends to be indifferent, her pretty mouth still smiling slightly. She glances at Kai, glances at Sam, and winks at Hanna:
- Oh hey, a brother, a husband's younger brother—both crazy and mad. - She smiles gracefully, gives a thumbs up, and winks at the three of them. - But the personalities of these two are impeccable! Hehe…
Sam is dazed, not knowing the hidden meaning behind her words. Kai focuses on taking care of his sister from beginning to end, so he doesn't catch the deeper meaning either.
Only Hanna—the soulmate of the soulmate—understands. She lowers her head and smiles silently, because her relatives expose their overly caring nature for the family without even realizing it. "Sky" and the guard may not be aware of their own unusual, complex emotions.
She purses her lips, contemplating the two people who just fought fiercely and now stand confused. The guard is torn—half wanting to help, half wanting to yield to Kai because he accidentally offended "sky." He scratches his head and ears, not knowing what to do.
Kai doesn't mind what happened between him and Sam, and doesn't care about the scrutiny of life's lump. The brother shows warm affection. An abnormal emotion makes everyone feel that, in this world, except for his sister, there is no one else in Kai's eyes. Kai kneels on one knee with his back to his sister:
- I won't let you fall again. - "Sky" whispers to "little swallow" - Come back to childhood with me!
Rose smiles slightly "hi hi" when Sam stares blankly, mouth wide open and unable to close, because he sees his sister-in-law hearing the excited cheers of the fans. But she isn't shy or bothered by the flashing lights glowing with fantasy. Instead, she is eager like a child receiving a gift, laughing brightly, wrapping her arms around her brother's shoulders.
Sam has never seen his sister-in-law this happy. He keeps muttering "oh oh" in wistful longing, wishing he were the one piggybacking her.
Rose deliberately throws a teasing smile. Sam lifts his lips, rolls his eyes. She smiles until her eyes narrow, watching Sam meticulously examine Kai. His every step is measured. Every movement is cautious, as he gently pushes his sister onto his back. His strong hands hold her gently, but firmly enough to give her a sense of security. The brother is no longer the weak boy who once carried his sister and stumbled. He becomes his sister's "sky".
As long as she is by the side of "sky," peace comes to "little swallow." She is not afraid of the lump of life, nor afraid of anyone. Nothing, and no one, can hinder the mood of these two people.
The brother and sister smile slightly, but the corners of their eyelids are wet with tears. Family affection has waited too long to welcome such a deep feeling.
From this moment on, "swallow wings" and "sky" are no longer separated by space and time.
While "sky" and "little swallow" enjoy simple happiness, a group of police officers come whizzing in. Sam mutters and exhales—damn, no matter where he goes, he always encounters the unpleasant Kim. Being clung to by the police guy for a lifetime would still be bearable. But this time, Kim spoils the moment for his sister-in-law. Sam curses inwardly. Kim doesn't bother with small talk and goes straight to the point:
- The authorities prohibit entering the forest, but you guys still dare to be destructive. Go to the police station!
Hanna is confused and wants her brother to put her down. Kai remains calm, carrying his sister on his back, and slowly tells the police:
- The laws of the Prehistoric Kingdom impose a fine on anyone who enters the forest on a forbidden day. But today is not Sunday.
- Two people causing a fight in the mountain forest are committing deforestation. Fines are not enough to deter!
Kai smiles faintly:
- Tsk, that deterrent should punish the deforesters. We are not woodcutters chopping firewood!
Everyone is afraid of being punished, but hearing Kai's humorous tone, they all try to hold back their chuckles. Rose covers her mouth to suppress her laughter at Kai's mocking style.
Sam stares at Kai with wide eyes, not expecting his sister-in-law's brother to be as stubborn and muddy as himself.
The younger brother enjoys hearing his brother verbally spar with the police. Every line hits perfectly. Kai still pats his younger sister, whispers to calm her, and continues talking law with the police:
- We brothers have been playful and have broken branches and cut leaves. But unexpectedly, the trees on this land are weak and old. They crash down loudly when we touch them lightly.
Kim has never had his throat stiffened by a rebuttal before, but he still tries to save his honor and defend the law:
- You destroyed a large area of forest. I have never seen a group of forest thieves destroy the environment more seriously than a natural disaster!
Kai sighs tiredly at the stern enforcer of the law:
- Comrade, please review the law. It stipulates that anyone who cuts down trees on a banned day will be fined and sentenced to four years in prison. We go to the forest on a normal day and uproot trees instead of cutting them down. The fallen trees remain untouched, and every piece of wood retains its natural beauty. In any case, the country has to cut down trees to get wood. We brothers contribute our strength to the Prehistoric Kingdom for free!
Sam happily gives a thumbs up, causing Kim to be so angry his eyes are about to explode. The policeman mutters and curses—it's bad enough that the young buffalo guy causes trouble alone, now he's dragging the world superstar into it too.
Phuong Hoang is originally silent, but now she has to speak up. She can't stand the unreasonable sophistry, and the more she listens, the more irritated she becomes:
- Don't change white to black. The crime of deforestation cannot be avoided by simply imposing a fine!
Kai gently pushes his younger sister up onto his back and calmly replies:
- If we brothers have been arrested for deforestation, then the police must also apprehend or arrest all those who have littered, and issue warrants for the guests from all over the world who have urinated and defecated here. The law is fair, society is democratic, and the country is civilized! If you guys successfully complete the task, we will lock ourselves up in jail. But if you are failing, we will not endure the humiliation — peeling off the calendar alone, eating rationed rice, wearing numbered shirts!
The fans and reporters who had been worshipping Kai instantly fell silent, secretly cursing the man who was dragging them to die together. The police look at each other in puzzlement, helpless against the sharp-tongued guy. Kim has always hated being threatened the most. The "thug" police officer shouts:
- You threaten the police—your crime is one level higher!
The tension rises with every word. It's not good to get involved with the police, so Kai temporarily sets his sister down and searches for his phone in his shirt pocket.
Kai's long silver-grey coat is torn during the fight, not to mention the Halo Illusia K. His face twists as he looks at the broken communication device.
He sighs and borrows his sister's Halo Illusia H, then makes a video call and lets the lawyer handle it. Kai hands the Halo to Kim so he can discuss the matter with the lawyer. The police listen to the lawyer's analysis.
"Hello, police comrade. My client has been a world superstar, and the man who has sparred with him is no ordinary person. If two international influencers are going to jail, the world will be shocked, and Prehistoric Kingdom will become a delicious bait for every genre to feed on. The people of Prehistoric are certain to stir up chaos from the Internet into real life, and the world will also scramble to get a piece of the action—making a fuss and turning fitness exercise into an endless war."
The lawyer sighs and says the last sentence:
"My client is a citizen of the Sun Country. If he is punished under Prehistoric law, diplomacy between the two nations will no longer stay smooth. If diplomacy becomes unstable, countless consequences will compete to escalate. No one—not you, not me—will be able to clean up the mess!"
Kai has been the king of action movies. Over the past two years, he has become a top figure with world influence, growing more internationally attractive than Hoang Kim. He has served as an honorary ambassador and has stood as one of the highest symbols of The Sun country.
He has invested huge sums of money in the government and royal projects of The Sun every year, which is why both the government and the royal family have valued him greatly. Kim has also heard that there has been a mysterious force backing Kai.
If stress is building up too much, everything is becoming chaotic. Kim and the police team do not fear any force, but they are not letting diplomatic relations between the two countries collapse. After a moment's hesitation, the law enforcers have to give in. Kim finds a reasonable excuse to mitigate the crime, so as to avoid the law being regarded with contempt.
- Tomorrow is the nationwide amnesty day. You guys can avoid jail time, but you must pay an administrative fine. We send a penalty notice to anyone who enters the forest today. We are waiting for your lawyer at the police station.
The police go through all the formalities for everyone, take photos, take testimonies, save everyone's address, and they all leave one after another.