That person was a strange man.
At the green plains of a flat gradient.
The plains can be aptly described with the term 'weedy'. The man was standing on top of the slightly elevated hill which was filled with weeds.
"............"
A tall and stout man, dressed in a dirt-yellow robe which colors had already faded.
His eyes were hidden deep within his hood. The long robe stretched from his head to his feet, covering the whole of his body. Not a single part of his body was exposed to the sun - even his fingers were hidden by the sleeves of his robe. Aside from his strange outfit, what was even weirder were the mechanical rings that were restraining the suit.
Located on his neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist and knees.
It's a metallic-colored machine that would give off a glow after each fixed period of time, and they acted like bracelets or belts encircling the various parts of his body. The machines were bound to the body tightly, revealing his broad shoulders as well as those muscular arms.
"............"
There was no wind.
The man was standing motionlessly on one spot, just like the still grass around his feet.
Not a single motion.
Not just that. He was perfectly still.
The heartbeats, the heaving of the shoulders due to respiration, and even the most basic movements of a living organism — all of these were perfectly absent.
An unknown amount of time had passed in the area dominated by silence and stagnancy.
The change came suddenly.
A wild gust of wind raged through the plains.
"Sorry for making you wait, Mr Maha."
Everything happened almost simultaneously.
The wild gust of wind.
The cheerful voice of a man rang through the fields at the same time.
The man in the robe who was motionless the whole time then turned around.
"...... Igun-I."
"I am really sorry. I saw some evening primrose on my way here, which made me lose track of time."
Said the man respectfully, who was being addressed as "Igun-I".
A black coat adorned with golden buttons and coupled with a black pair of shoes, as well as a black fedora. His white pair of gloves was the only thing out of his black outfit that was retaining the sense of coordination amid the chaos.
"Oh yes, speaking about evening primrose."
Ha— a faint hint of smile appeared on the corners of Igun-I's lips. He pointed towards the back.
"I have found some wild strawberries over there. Their redness made them look really sweet. I am planning to pick some before I start my work. How about you?"
The beauty akin to that of a devil.
His pale golden hair was peeking out of the fedora that was hiding his eyes. His nose and mouth were beautifully shaped. And despite not being able to see his eyes, the overall contours of his face gave one the impression of an exceptionally handsome face.
Coupled with a resounding male treble voice as well as a slender and beautifully shaped body, there was more than just beauty exuded by that man - there was an indescribable devilish charm around him.
"............"
"Eh? Leave the strawberries for later, and start on our work first......? You're really impatient, Mr Maha."
Igun-I shrugged his shoulders exaggeratedly.
"Guess we have no choice. Since the time has come, let us begin now."
*—don*
While they needed to squint their eyes to be able to barely see the team clearly, the distance between them was gradually shrinking.
"They are Tenketsu Palace <Sophia>'s...... ahh, those are the guards. They probably received a mission to patrol the nature sector. But what a shame though— seems like Sheltis isn't in that team. I will really love to stay if he is there."
"............?"
"Ah, sorry. I am just mumbling to myself."
He remained in his frivolous attitude and dismissed the curious Maha with a laugh.
"Alright, let us get back on topic. The clash is happening much earlier than anticipated, but Mr Maha's mission is incredibly straightforward: eliminate all that you encounter - no exceptions."
"I see. Then I shall begin."
As he looked at his partner who gave the short reply, Igun-I smiled lightly—
"Well then, 'Golden' Maha. We shall meet again in 72 hours."
That sentence rang throughout the plains.
And at that very moment, the black-suited man was already no where to be seen.
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