Based on the title of this story, you probably assumed that this was going to be something about knights and dragons and all of that stuff.
Good guess, but no.
This is the story of a boy who wakes up to find himself in a prison cell, with no idea wh...
A/N: The holidays may have passed, but still- there's always time to show off the cute Santa Karia drawingMangaStoryFan made a while back! His other art is in his artbook on his account, he's always drawing neat characters there!
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Last chapter, Commander Erucid harshly criticized Prósopsi for his choice in letting Ontarus continue with the infiltration mission alone. This led to Erucid not wanting to associate as a friend with Prósopsi anymore, which left the Head Commander conflicted and made him question the decisions he made.
A few hours later...
Kodan's P.O.V.
"Hello Kodan." I hear Restroid say, which wakes me up from my nap as he walks into my room. Well not really a nap, more so reflecting I guess- like I used to do in the old days. I convinced King to leave me alone for a while after he made sure my room was "safe"- he forgot about one of the guns we brought into the motel though.
"Guess I'll say my goodbyes to him... oh! Maybe I can ask him to watch over King too. That would be good. ...Oh shit. Wait." I think to myself with a frown, as Restroid walks towards my bed with a mug and bowl on a tray.
"Hey. I wanted to ask you something."
"Of course. I will answer you after you eat and drink. King Metallica was telling me that you didn't have enough for dinner today." Restroid says as he hands me the tray as I'm lying in bed.
I push it away though, "Nah- I'm fine. But look. I don't think I'm going to be here much longer, so I'm not afraid to ask you this, even if it's just a hunch. We weren't THAT close either, so I'm not too scared of you not liking me anymore either. But... I noticed that as the day of our shitty revolution got closer, you "went out" way more often. I didn't think too much of it, until you left the base right before the revolution was gonna happen. And even worse you always disagreed with our plans, AND Laya wouldn't be able to detect your loyalty. So tell me. Was this you? Did you rat us ou-"
"Of course not. Kodan I have always been dedicated to you. I can understand your suspicion however: even if it does hurt my feelings to hear. I had to charge myself after my body got augmented: remember? That is why I was "disappearing". Now please: eat and drink." Restroid says as he puts the tray on top of my covered lap this time.
"Didn't you tell me before that you don't have feelings? Also what augmentations?" I ask, which makes him start to fidget. Then suddenly he grabs the silver cup of water on my tray, and uses his other hand to shove my head onto my pillow.
"I'm sorr- mm?!" I call out, then cough as he pours the drink right into my mouth midsentence.
"Poison- probably." I think to myself as I notice a nasty taste, but swallow anyways. I deserve this. Let's just hope he'll be kind enough to give me some answers before I pass.
