Chapter 44 - HELLO?! (1/2)

”Dammit, Uno! Can't you wait until the rain stop?” Riggs said trying to stop Uno who's busy preparing his rescue mission.

”I've waited enough.”

”Look, I know how much you want to prove Luciano wrong but don't you think you're overdoing it? Can't you see that? Heavy rain, not just rain! How can you find her under this weather?” Riggs pointed out the window. It's been an hour or so since the rain started but it seems that it will not stop any time soon thus, Uno decided to start his own rescue mission.

”Don't just blabber his name anywhere.” Not pausing in what he's doing, he reminded.

”But seriously, man. Why are you so eager to help her? Not even having any idea about this islands, even if we say we explore almost half of the island, how are you sure you can find her immediately? Not to say with that weather,” Riggs paused. He stated in a matter of factly tone and rational reasoning hoping his words will knock some senses to Uno but he seemed to not take his points, he continued.

”Your sense of direction isn't as good as mine.”   Hearing this line, Uno halted and turned his head to the man leaning beside the window.

”But I'm not bad at it.” He said as if reminding Riggs.

”In my eyes, you are.” Riggs continues to mock him.

”Is that so?” Turning his head back to what he was doing —arranging a pile of jackets and clothes asked from the crew and other residents.

”How about we compete? Let's see who will find her first. If I lose, I will do all your work for a week... But if I win, if ever Luciano will contact you, tell him his money is gone.”

”You want me to lie for you? Tsk. Don't forget you're still on duty and her safety is also your responsibility... as a former soldier, isn't that given? Duties and responsibilities.”

The room fell into an awkward silence just as Uno's words came out from his mouth. He knew that bringing Riggs past was not a good idea but lately, since Luciano's disappearance, Riggs is like a lost sheep without his shepherd.

He met him under Luciano's wing, hence, he didn't know what he was actually like before he met Luciano. But what he knows and the Riggs he knew is that he might be a slacker and a gambling addict but he would never let an innocent person die just like that especially if he can do something about it.

”Words from a headlong assassin.” Riggs scoffs sarcastically. Though he kept himself composed with Uno's words, he still dissed him in return.

Once again, Uno turns his head back to look at Riggs. There was a sullen air surrounding the room. The silence was so suffocating that even insects did not dare to step in.

”At least, I don't —never doubt him.” Pertaining to Luciano who hadn't contacted anyone since he went to his 'vacation escapade' or at least that is what they thought.

”Tch.” Riggs hissed before he left the room. Seeing his departing figure, Uno let out a deep sigh. He slightly shook his head then continue to prepare the necessary things he needed including first aid kits.

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”Elder Hong, what do you mean by someone fell to that place?” Alex inquired as soon as the people dispersed from the room.