Chapter 222 - 5.32 Give It To Me!
Yves hummed thoughtfully, the euphoria he felt earlier vanished without a trace. The longer he looked into Joshua’s eyes, the more plausible the possibility was. What if the parasites got more aggressive after they had killed the King? Certainly, they had to take it into consideration instead of rushing head on blindly. Joshua’s worry wasn’t unfounded. On the contrary, Yves was proud of how careful he was! See, this was how a guide was supposed to be!
Joshua’s eyes slowly brightened, but his hope was cut short when a loud scoff echoed in the room.
Turning to the source of the sound, he found Terra looking at him with an almost mocking look as if what he had just proposed was the stupidest thing in the world. He flushed, ashamed, feeling as if the guide had seen through his blunder. But still he insisted on holding his head high. "Excuse me, is there a problem?"
Yves furrowed his brows and almost snarled. Who gave him the courage to act like that—
"Eyes." Lu Yizhou suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his sight of the guide. He was taller than Yves by an inch but now, as Lu Yizhou leveled him down with that steely cold gaze that screamed murder, Yves suddenly felt himself becoming much, much smaller. "Do you even hear what he’s talking about?" Lu Yizhou sneered, the mockery in his tone was sharp and blunt.
Yves’ mind suddenly blanked, intimidated by the aura that the A rank dark sentinel exuded. "W—What?"
"Provoke them further?" Lu Yizhou jutted his chin toward the window. "Did you even see what they are doing? Obviously, they are trying to save their King. They are acting so desperately that they don’t mind throwing their lives away. For what? Why can’t you understand such a simple logic, Lieutenant Yves?"
Yves’ whole body flushed with shame, especially as the situation suddenly became crystal clear in front of him because of General Kai’s pointer. Of course, the parasites were desperate to save their King because they couldn’t let it die. Why couldn’t they? Because it would endanger them as well; because it had become a life and death situation, severe enough that some sacrifices had to be made. Why couldn’t he think this through earlier?! Get yourself together, Yves! "My apologies, General." He bowed deeply, remorseful. "I have been inattentive."
"Now." Lu Yizhou moved to Joshua before anyone could react. "I can’t help but find you suspicious. First thing first, why are you pursued by the parasite? I have seen them ignoring everyone else in the hospital. Without a doubt, they won’t be provoked unless it’s a matter concerning their lives. Second, why are you trying to talk us out of killing it? Do you have something to do with the parasite or... are you a parasite yourself?"
Joshua’s face paled further and tremors shook through his entire body. No, nononono he couldn’t let himself get exposed! Inside him, the parasite was also on its edge with anticipation. The King is so close, so close. Take it! Take it away! The two urges battled inside him vehemently, almost driving him insane. "I—"
"General! Joshua is a guide!" Yves couldn’t help but come to his defense. "How can it be possible—"