The Code: Doomsday incident at Neopjevan School this time totaled five victims: three students and two janitors. This incident prompted the Neopjevan principal to send the students home early for their safety.
A few minutes after the announcement, the Himinn Stigi city police arrived to inspect the scene and question several witnesses, including teachers.
"This Code: Doomsday was truly beyond our expectations..." Kira said quietly. He hadn't expected a group of Zombies to be on the first floor when Code: Doomsday arrived.
Nieza remained silent as she listened to Kira's words.
"Maybe I should observe the scene too. I think I might find a clue there. You can go home first, Nieza..."
"Wait, Kira!" Nieza said, holding Kira's hand as she was about to leave.
"Eh? What else is going on?"
"You… are you really unaware of the current situation? The entire Neopjevan school is in a panic right now! They'll tell the police anything out of the ordinary!"
"Anything out of the ordinary… So?"
"Your arrival at this school during lunch break will be told by one of my friends when questioned by the police! The police will arrest and interrogate you! That will make things difficult for you the next time Code: Doomsday comes!"
"So, you're saying I'm weird? I think you're overreacting…"
"Kira Rainhard! If you still want our partnership agreement to work, listen and follow me!" Nieza threatened.
"But…the information…"
"I've hired someone specifically to dig up information about what happened earlier. Now, follow me!" Nieza said, pulling Kira's hand toward the Neopjevan school gate.
Outside the Neopjevan school gate, a shiny, elite black sedan was visible. Several people in the area were amazed to see the black sedan.
An old man in a black uniform was standing waiting near the sedan.
"Ah, good timing, Istabene. Kira, don't act strange and follow what I say, okay?" Nieza reminded him after seeing the black sedan outside the Neopjevan school gate.
"Er...Okay," said Kira doubtfully.
Nieza immediately let go of Kira's hand. She removed the ribbon that tied her hair and straightened out the folds of the blazer she had made earlier. After finishing tidying herself up, she immediately walked slowly and gracefully. He looked calmer than usual.
"Follow me, Kira..." Nieza said softly.
"...wow. I didn't expect you to be able to speak so softly."
"...Kira. Do you want to die?" threatened Nieza softly
"Sorry. I won't comment any more."
Nieza and Kira walked slowly towards the elite black sedan outside the Neopjevan school gate. An elderly man dressed in his black uniform immediately greeted Nieza.
"Ah, Lady Nieza. Are you alright? I came immediately after hearing the school's announcement regarding the mysterious incident," the elderly man said politely. His demeanor was that of an elite servant serving a noble master.
"That's right, Istabene. This incident was truly horrific. I'm grateful I'm okay. My condolences to my friends affected by this tragedy," Nieza said politely, like a lady.
Kira was speechless, watching Nieza's demeanor change 180 degrees.
"Ah, I forgot, Istabene. Let me introduce you to my friend, Kira Rainhard. She's my friend. I'd like to take her home. I have something I'd like to discuss with her."
"WHAT?!" Kira and Istabene exclaimed in shock simultaneously.
"Kira…" Nieza said quietly.
Kira immediately composed herself. She tried not to appear suspicious in front of Nieza's personal servant. "My Lady?! What are you thinking?! Bringing a sleazy man like him to the Puternic family residence?!" the old man said, narrowing his eyes at Kira.
"He's certainly sleazy, Istabene. But he has something more that captivates me," Nieza assured Istabene.
"What??!! Lady Nieza… is it time for you to experience love…?! Moreover, your first love is this… seemingly too easygoing man…"
Kira could only remain silent at the sarcasm of the two people in front of her. Any comment could possibly derail Nieza's plan.
"You're overreacting, Istabene. Let's get in the car, Kira."
"Wait, my lady! I've been loyal to the Puternic family for over 20 years. It's my duty to keep an eye on anyone who enters the Puternic residence!" Istabene said, eyeing Kira warily.
"…erh, hi Istanbul… I mean Istabene… hehe," Kira said, somewhat nervously after Istabene stared at her excessively.
"…he looks…unique."
"Istabene, never mind. If father protests, I'll be the one to speak."
"But my lady…your decision this time…"
"He may be reckless, but he still has some use for me…" Nieza said.
"Ah…okay, my lady. I understand. Please come in, Kira. " Istabene said welcomingly.
Nieza got into his black sedan. When Kira was about to enter, Istabene whispered something to Kira.
"I'm watching you, kid..." Istabene whispered angrily.
Kira immediately accelerated her steps to get into the black sedan and immediately moved away from Istabene.
Kira could only sigh at his fate of being carried by a child from an elite family who didn't know what they would treat him there later.
"You look tired, Kira...?" Nieza asked fishingly.
"Yes...thank you 'Lady' Nieza. Your plan this time really confused me."
"Hihihihi...I really enjoyed this." Nieza said happily.
On the other hand, Kira realized the upside of Nieza's plan. It would be a hassle to deal with the police and the school, who were now suspicious of her.
Just after Nieza's elite black sedan left the Neopjevan school, a man in his 25s watched the sedan leave. The man, with sleek brown hair and an office-like appearance, complete with a dark brown suit and black tie, was jotting something down in a small notebook. He looked back over his glasses at what he had written:
"Two key witnesses to the Malaya bank robbery left the Neopjevan school gate at 1:10 PM. The two are related."
"Inspector! The school has gathered several teachers who might be witnesses to the incident that occurred five minutes earlier!" one of the police officers said to the man.
"Good! I'll be there soon."
*
After a 30-minute drive to Nieza's house, Nieza's elite black sedan finally stopped in front of a silver gate complete with an elegant lion ornament. Inside the gate was a very wide mansion. The house stretched horizontally and was predominantly white. In front of the large house was a garden the size of the Neopjevan school sports field, complete with a beautiful fountain. To the right of the gate was a metal sign with the word "Puternic" written on it.
"This is a housing complex, huh? So where is your house, Nieza?" Kira asked in amazement.
"Don't be ridiculous, Kira. The gate in front is my house, and the large houses inside are my homes," Nieza replied casually.
"Oh my…"
After a moment of silence in front of the gate, a voice suddenly came from a speaker hidden around the gate.
"Identification accepted. Please enter."
The gate in front of the black sedan opened slowly after the sound was heard. The black sedan went straight to the front entrance of the house in the middle.
The middle house is the largest house and before entering the entrance of the house there are around 15 steps that must be passed.
"We'll get off here, Kira. Istabene, thank you for your help today," said Nieza as she got out of the black sedan.
"You're welcome, Lady Nieza..." Istabene answered kindly. But his gaze remained focused on Kira.
Kira, who realized this, immediately got out of the black sedan in a hurry.
Nieza walked up the stairs to reach the front door of her house. Kira followed him slowly while looking at the size of the house he would enter later.
"....what's wrong Kira? You look quieter than usual..." Nieza asked fishingly.
"I'm just nervous...that's all..."
"Oh...? Somehow I'm happy to see you like this. Revenge is sometimes fun as long as it is in a certain context..." said Nieza happily with her slow and graceful laugh.
Kira and Nieza arrived at the entrance of Nieza's house. The entrance is so high with beautiful silver ornaments. Nieza opened the door slowly and entered.
Suddenly Kira and Nieza were greeted by two rows of female servants wearing maid outfits and several male servants in buttler outfits.
"Welcome, Lady Nieza!" they said in unison, bowing respectfully.
"Thank you for the welcome," said Nieza casually as she walked past the line of her aides.
Kira was still silent seeing this kind of elite-looking welcome.
"Why are you stunned, Kira...? Follow me."
"…Oh yes. "
As soon as Kira followed Nieza, most of the maids who greeted him began to stare at him with astonishment. Some of the male maids gave him looks of disdain. Some of the younger female maids stared at him with stunned looks.
Kira felt a mixture of pride and sarcasm as he caught their glances. Kira immediately quickened his pace to follow Nieza.
"…where are we going, Nieza?" Kira asked.
"To see my father and mother. We have to ask permission first before we discuss things in this house, right?"
"Your father and mother…?! Oh my…now I'm really nervous," Kira said, somewhat panicked.
"Hohoho…just act like you usually do, Kira. Honestly, I want to see my parents' reactions…" Nieza said with a smile and sly look.
Nieza and Kira arrived in a large room complete with sofas, tables, and a fireplace filled with silver ornaments. On the wall of the room is a painting of the Nieza family. In the painting, Nieza is seen sitting accompanied by a woman with blonde hair with green eyes and a gentle gaze wearing a beautiful cream-colored dress on her left. To his right was a man with red hair and a thick mustache wearing a brown shirt and vest. The man's gaze looked firm. Other paintings depicting natural scenes are stuck on the walls of these rooms.
"Father, Mother, I'm home...!" Nieza said cheerfully.
"Oh, Nieza. Come here, child. I want to hug you," said one of the women who looked like a painting of her family. She is Nieza's mother. He immediately came over and hugged Nieza
"Nieza...?! Are you okay?" asked the man with thick red hair and mustache in a loud tone. He is Nieza's father.
"I'm okay, Dad. All thanks to the help of my friend, Kira Rainhard," said Nieza while pointing her hand towards Kira.
Nieza's father and mother immediately saw a black-haired man who had been keeping his distance from them. His gaze looked astonished. Nieza's father immediately stood up and approached Kira.
"...so you were the one who helped my daughter from that mysterious incident...?" asked his father in a heavy tone. Kira felt like he was being interrogated by a policeman.
"I-I just happened to pass by and did what was natural for me...ahahaha..." Kira said nervously.
"...aren't you manipulating my daughter?"
"erh…no."
"...in what way do you help my child?"
"That...erh, maybe Nieza knows the details better."
"What?! Are you playing with me?!" asked Nieza's father, somewhat furious.
"N-that's not it. I just helped her give her a solution to a problem at school. I don't know whether she felt helped by that or not..."
"Huh!….are all these mysterious events just your doing so you can win the heart of my only child? Answer me!" said Nieza's father threateningly.
"I-I think you're overreacting….hahaha…"
"So it's true, huh?!" said Nieza's father, tugging at Kira's white shirt.
"Honey, come on. This young man is right, you're overthinking things," said Nieza's mother, calming her husband.
"Azul, don't be so naive! I sense something bad from him…!" said Nieza's father, still staring at Kira with an angry gaze.
"Vermello, watch your behavior, dear. You're an adult, aren't you Kira? Forgive my husband's childish behavior. He's just jealous because his daughter seems happier than usual," said Azul.
"Jealous?! Azul! What do you mean by that?!" said Vermello hastily.
"…s-sorry if I might have said something that might have offended Mr. Vermello…" said Kira, confused.
"Oh, I like your mature nature. A handsome and polite young man like you might be the perfect fit for Nieza's future husband," Azul said casually.
"WHAT?!" Kira and Vermello said in surprise at the same time.
"So that's your plan, huh?! You want Nieza?! Step over my dead body!" Vermello said hastily, trying to grab Kira. But Azul stopped him.
"I-I didn't mean it like that...ah..." Kira backed away, glancing at Nieza. He asked for help to clear this misunderstanding. Nieza, who had been watching him, looked pleased.
"Father, never mind. I invited her because there's something I want to discuss with her," Nieza said, holding her father's hand.
"Discussion...what?" Vermello asked.
"It's a secret, dad."
"Nieza?! Why are you acting like that to your father?! I was worried sick!" Vermello said, shocked by Nieza's response.
"Hahaha...just kidding, Dad. Discussing schoolwork. Even though he looks disheveled, he's actually quite intelligent. I brought him here to get permission from Mom and Dad so he can have a thorough discussion with me."
"...Nieza," Vermello said quietly. He still looked hesitant at his daughter's plea.
"Dad, please..." Nieza said. These were the magic words Nieza usually used to get what she wanted.
"...okay. But remember, I'll be watching you while you discuss."
"...Thank you. I love you, Dad." Nieza said, hugging Vermello. Vermello's intimidating gaze slowly softened. Nieza immediately looked at her mother.
"I understand, Nieza. You have my permission, dear..." Azul said kindly.
"Thank you, Mom! Come on, Kira!" Nieza said, walking quickly, pulling Kira's hand, and leaving the living room.
"Eh...wait-wait!" said Kira who was trying to follow Nieza.
"Mr. Vermello, Mrs. Azul, I apologize if I was rude...!" said Kira rather loudly to Nieza's father and mother.
Nieza and Kira were seen walking away from the central room. Vermello and Azul could only look at him with astonished eyes.
"Nieza seems to have changed..." Azul said quietly.
"What's changed, Azul?"
"Geez…You're her father. You should know. Usually, after school, she always looks pale and sick. She has to take some of her personal medication to appear healthy in front of us. But now it's different. She looks healthier and happier without it."
Vermello fell silent upon hearing Azul's explanation.
"Could Kira be the cure Nieza has been looking for...?"
"You've watched too many dramas, Azul..." Vermello replied sharply.
"Love is the best medicine."
"...KIRA RAINHARD! STEP OVER MY DEAD BODY FIRST!" Vermello shouted loudly.