Rise of the Rejected Deity from Chaos

"How so, and how old is he?" The commander asked, intrigued.

"He just turned 33 a few days ago. Along side him is his assistant, a 28-year old, Korean female who had entered Japan with him," she said.

"The reasons I strongly believe he is the person behind all the events that had happened recently are as follow: Few days after he had just entered Japan, there is a record of him leaving his apartment. And on that day, was the day an unknown person had cleared the gate before the association could get there," she began in a stern voice.

"There's also record of him leaving his apartment, and only returning very early in the morning close to sunset. And as you would have guessed already, that was the day a call came in, directing us to the village—where we found it in its current state."

"However, I cannot say with certainty that he is responsible for the eradication of the Blind Fang branch, because there is no single record of him leaving the house the day before or after the news regarding it came out," she said. "Or he might've done that more discreetly, but the odds are against it."

"The Blind Fangs, after all, is the biggest organization in Japan currently. To wipe out one of their branch is to declare war against them, I doubt anyone is foolish enough to do that," she added.

"So you believe there are more than one people responsible for the recent events?" The commander asked.

"Not necessarily," she responded almost immediately. "It isn't out of the odds that another organization might've been the one that wiped out the branch. Conflicts between groups are very common."

"Hmm, may I know the name of this HS from Korea, the guild he belongs to, and the reason he left Korea?"

"Name, Im Seun. He formally belonged to the Tall Horse guild, and—"

"Formally?" The commander interrupted.

"Yes, he left the guild before coming to Japan," she replied.

"Voluntarily or was he forced out? And Why?"

"Voluntarily, I'd say. Im Seun had some issues with his former guild about how he wasn't being properly recognized for his efforts. He had claimed most of the problems resolved by the guild was thanks to his abilities, and he demanded proper recognition and rewards," she explained.

"However, the guild didn't recognize Seun's ability as extraordinary as he claimed, and shunned him. This went on for like two months before Seun quit amd came to Japan."

"If he's really the one responsible for saving the village and detecting the gate before us, then his ability is as extraordinary as he claims. But it's no surprise that his former guild refused to acknowledge his abilities, for they're one of the top guilds in Korea," the commander said. "But still, even I think they're too strict to not recognize his abilities."

"Then, why do you think an HS who was hungry for power and recognition would come to Japan, do those things and yet, keep a low profile?" The commander continued, puzzled. "Shouldn't he be more open for his hard work to be recognized and rewarded?"

"I believe that's precisely what he's aiming for. He likely intends to keep making waves here in Japan—achieving enough to leave the nation in awe and stir it into an uproar once he's finally recognized. He knows the association won't remain idle; they'll hunt for the mastermind behind it all, and that trail will inevitably lead to him."

"I must say, he's smart. He's waiting for us to find him by proving his capabilities first. This way, we cannot deny him but be forced to acknowledge his efforts, heh," the commander chuckled softly, his smile stretching wide by the minute.

"You have his address and informations, right?"

"Yes."

The commander rose from his chair, stepping forward. "Let's go pay him a visit then," he said.

The assistant and the girl giving the report were a bit surprised, exchanging a brief glance.

"You're going rather than sending someone, commander?" The girl asked.

"If he's indeed the one behind all this, then I'm afraid he's a talent I cannot let slip by. Let's go," he commanded, and they headed out.

*****

Inside their home, Seiya sat slouched on the couch, his staff and Ibyu on either side of him—his face bare. Home alone, because Kaeliyus had gone to the person who'd adopt him to discuss things, he couldn't help but think things through.

He was thinking back to his last conversation with Kaeliyus before he left, which was an hour back.

An Hour Ago…

Seiya was getting ready to leave his room when Kaeliyus came in, informing him of his departure to go discuss his adoption plans with the man who would adopt Seiya.

"Who?" He asked. A wide smile stretched across Kaeliyus' lips, one Seiya knew he only does when he's about to do something mischievous.

"The grand commander of the Humanity Savior Association," Kaeliyus blurted with a wide grin.

Seiya tilted his head slightly, puzzled. Even though he had never seen the man, he knew what the association was and what power someone like that held.

"The association that's currently on our tail because we killed the village demons, wiped out an organization branch and cleared a gate?" Seiya asked, face blank but voice dripping with disbelief.

"Yes," Kaeliyus blurted.

"…."

"My Lord, why stare at me like that? That man is powerful, and has influence over the country. If we can get him on our side, it'll prove beneficial," Kaeliyus said.

"…."

"I mean, what better place to hide a criminal than within a police station?" Kaeliyus remarked, then quickly added, "Not that I'm suggesting you're a criminal, my Lord."

"You must've forgotten that a worker from there had seen us. That boy, he might expose us when he sees me," Seiya said, referring to Beni—the traumatized boy he threatened.

"Of course I had also thought about this. The association is big, you see. Having the leader adopt you doesn't mean you'll get to work with the others, I just want you under his wings. Meeting that boy will be unlikely, but if you're worried, I'll kill him before we start," Kaeliyus assured.

He thought he had managed to convince Seiya with this, but when he felt Seiya's cold stare pierce him, his downcast gaze immediately snapped up, meeting Seiya's.

His eyes exposed with no blindfold, Seiya's eyes gleamed white, cold like freezing snow as they zeroed intently on Kaeliyus.

"Why?" Seiya asked, voice so cold it wrapped Kaeliyus in a chilling grip. "Why would you kill someone I had shown mercy?"

Kaeliyus' eyes merely remained open, wide and stagnant as he didn't so much as dare draw a breath before Seiya who was enraged at his words.

Kaeliyus' head dipped immediately, his posture leaning forward as he bowed. "Forgive me, Lord. That was presumptuous of me."

_ _ _

Currently sitting slouched on the couch, Seiya sighed. After Kaeliyus apologized, he forgave him and permitted him to go. Still, the thoughts couldn't stop shunning in Seiya's mind.

What could Kaeliyus be thinking—having him adopted by the very leader of the group that's scouring the country in search of him?