PART 4 :-
Caught
Mr kal perspective:-
What is that noise come from canteen, what that kid again? What he wants now? So he wants food. It's not like I hate the idea of giving him food, but I'm always scared of the curse, what if our Asylum start ruining because of that? Lord never understand that.
"That's enough. He did his work, so give him that. And you, have your meal and leave. He will not have double—give him the same amount as always."
"What! Why did he go toward the storeroom? Maybe he is tired from all his work, so he didn't go to the forest today."
[The very next day evening meal .]
Where is he going? To the storeroom again? Oh, I guess he must be hiding something. If he really did something like that, then I will have a reason to lock him in a room again.
"Who would have thought you hid a human here, Curse?"
He really isn't afraid of anyone. To think he would go this far—it's like winning a lottery for me.
"I can explain, mr Kal..ha…ha ha…"
The boy looks about the same age as him, but not from our Asylum.
[ I grabbed his collar, hit him with my hand, and dragged both of them out of the storeroom. Every clerk left their work and watched the disturbance with joy in their eyes. ]
"Hey, leave him alone, he just trying to protect me."
"Like hell I give a shit about that. I have a reason, and you think I will stop?"
"Kid, didn't you know he is cursed? He will eventually destroy everything he touches."
"I don't care about that, you tempter. He saved me from dying. If that person has a curse, then I would rather be with that cursed guy than be with tyrants like you."
"You think I am the devil and that they are all bad people. You moron, you don't even know anything about him."
I hit that kid as well. They are just children, around 12 or 13 years old. There is no way they can win against me.
"Don't hurt him, he just follow my instructions,"
I punched both of them in a fit of angry rage because of what he said to me. I need to give them a good lesson so they don't create a mess.
"I saaaid don't huuurt himmm." [ With full of range]
What's that blue flame eye. I feel burning from inside. Every other person feel that too. That's right he is the cursed child.
" That's enough, everyone stop now." I heard my lord voice.
Bond perspective:-
" I saaaid don't huuurt himmm ." [ With full of range].
What's that power, my wound doesn't hurt anymore. It's feels warm and gentle. What kind of power he has inside him.
PART 5 :-
PERMISSION
Lord perspective:-
I return early than I expect. Now I need a warm bath and some wine, I am just so tired right now . What is that caous their. What Bright again did something. Who is that kid next to him ? I shall watch some more it's entertaining.
" Hey , leave him alone, he just trying to protect me ."
What Bright protect someone, that's impossible, the only thing he can do is destroy.
"I don't care about that you Tempter, he saved me from dying. If that person have a curse than I rather choose to be with that curse guy rather than be with you Tyrants."
What that kid choose him knowing that he is cursed. That's really interesting.
"I saaaid don't huuurt himmm ." [ With full of range] . What's that power. You do really look like your mother…. ha.
"That's enough stop everything now ." I ordered kal and others to Stop.
...…..
MC perspective:-
This is the first time someone said that to me . I am so happy. Their is no way I let anyone hurt him.
" Don't hurt him he just follow my instructions,"
How dare he punch Bond I will not allow that [ with anger ] - "I saaaid don't huuurt himmm ." [ With full of range]
"That's enough stop everything now ." What Lord is hear.
"Come down Bright, you as well kid." Lord ordered us and continue - "Now tell me everything from the start with details."
And I told him everything I know to him .
...…
Lord perspective:-
"Hmm, so that's happened. What's your name again"
"Bond."
"From where were you running from?"
"I don't know the name of that company. The only thing I know is that they call me test subject no:- 3k32. And it's written in my hand."
"Show me your hand, kid."
Hearing my words he shows his hand and the tattoo of a logo with the number he told me .
What how did he escaped from there, it's impossible for a near 12 year old kid to escape from there. He is really a mystery. But I can't let him stay or I face danger for sure.
"I am glad that you are able to escape, but I am sorry kid, I can't let you stay there."
"Why not , he also didn't have any one, and you gives shelter so many orphan. "
Bright demand something, I never thought he will go this far for a stranger.
"Why? Why are you protecting this kid? You never complain or fight against the hatred toward you, but now you fight for a boy you just met yesterday. What if he hates you in the future? What will you do then? I don't even know which clan he belongs to. What if he comes from some slave clan?"
"Because he is my friend. That's enough for me. I don't care about his past or which clan he belongs to, or how dangerous it might be. I don't care if he hates me in the future like the others."
Strange… it brings back memories.
"Well then, I will take care of Bond. But if anyone comes for him or something happens, neither I nor any staff member will take responsibility for him, and no one will protect him. Is that okay?"
"Really?!" Bright's voice came out light, filled with hope.
"But both of you will have to live on the same floor. We will not provide beds for either of you. You will have to work three times harder than before, and you will need my permission for every movement."
"I accept any terms and conditions. " [ with joy] Bond agree with all of them .
" But, my Lord, is it really okay? "
"Kal I have some words with you. Come to my office room, now . You too mox ."
I ordered both of them and leave the place.
...….
[ The chaos ended with the Lord's words. Others couldn't believe that the Lord had agreed with them, and they felt unsatisfied. Some kids of the same age had been watching the whole thing. ]
"Well, well… we have a new underdog now. This will be a lot of fun. Hahaha…" he laughed.
PART 6 :-
A NEW LIFE
"My Lord, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Kal, do you know why I called you?"
"Aa… mm… no, my Lord."
"Don't act like you don't know. I may not be here often, but that doesn't mean I don't know anything. I overlooked your actions before, but denying food to a child or hitting a child just to satisfy your ego is worse than being a scum."
"I am sorry, my Lord."
"If any child sleeps without eating, you will all pay the price. It's not an order—it's a promise."
"But my Lord, you know about the curse he carries. So why did you let him stay here? What if something happens and he destroys everything?"
"You are not in a position to question me, are you, Mox? Or do you all want me to show you your place?"
"I deeply apologize, sir."
"Very good. Now prepare my bath, make some good food with red wine, and leave."
...…
Bond perspective:-
When was the last time someone stood up for me, going against everyone just for my sake? It's really been a long time, Mom… Dad… I have to repay his kindness.
I am sleeping in a warm futon. I never imagined I could sleep in such a comfortable place.
What? It's already morning. When was the last time I slept this peacefully? It's all thanks to him. We both slept beside each other. He is still sleeping, though.
"What? He isn't awake yet? Hey, you rascal, get up and do your job. And you—clean the floor and repay our master's kindness."
A staff member came, gave us his orders, and left.
"Whaam… haa… it's already morning. I didn't realize. Hmm… hmm…" he said. [ smiling]
"Why are you smiling?" I asked him because he looked happy.
"Well, from now on, I don't have to wake up alone anymore."
"You know you are really stupid."
But that makes me happy too.
...…..
MC perspective:-
We both started our work by cleaning the floor. After that, we had to sweep the garden and wash the dishes as well.
"Hey, Bright, do you always do this work all alone?"
Well, it's not like someone helps me.
"Yeah. If I don't do it, they won't give me food."
"But there are other students here too. They live here as well, right? So why do you have to do all this alone?"
"Well, people say I'm a symbol of a curse for some reason. They say that someday everything I have or achieve will be destroyed. And those who stay with me will be destroyed as well. It's just the price I have to pay because the Lord agreed to take care of me, even knowing the risk that I'm cursed."
"What bullshit. I mean, they just can't see your kindness."
"I'm not as kind as you think."
"So… do you have anything that is dear to you?"
Bond asked me something no one had ever asked before.
"Well… I have you now."
We finished our tasks and headed to class, where they taught us basic manners, language, and primary knowledge.
This was the first time I went to the classroom with a friend.
But unfortunately, bad luck was waiting for me there.
...….
Bond perspective:-
I never imagined that I would come to school. It's part of the orphanage. In Joyful, there is a hostel for children, along with a canteen and a school. There is also a playground, but it's small—maybe because it is at the bottom of a hill. It stands at the entrance of Memphis[*].
We entered the classroom. What's with that aura around them? They were laughing before, but now everyone stopped and glared at us with strange eyes. Bright faces that every day.
Some students had written things like "Just die, you curse" and "Shame of Joyful" on his desk. That's disgusting.
"Hey, look who's here—the Bane[*] with an underdog."
I have a bad feeling about this.
.....
*[ Memphis :- Land of aaru's capital]
*[ Bane :- cause of ruin or destruction]