The dining room slowly grew quiet as everyone finished their meal.
Saito leaned back in his chair.
"...Burp."
He rubbed the back of his head.
"That was good."
Henry laughed.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it."
Saito's expression turned serious.
"Now..."
"What should we do about Warren?"
Everyone looked toward Scrapper.
Scrapper set his empty glass on the table.
"...Let me handle him."
Saito raised an eyebrow.
"You sure?"
Scrapper nodded.
"Yeah."
He looked down at his mechanical hand.
"I also want to face Void..."
"...for what he did to me."
The room fell silent.
Saito stood up.
"I see."
He smiled.
"We can help you."
Scrapper shook his head.
"...No."
He slowly stood from his chair.
"This is something I need to do myself."
He looked at Saito.
"We'll meet again..."
"...Saito."
Saito let out a quiet exhale.
Then gave a small nod.
"...Yeah."
"Take care of yourself."
A faint smile appeared on Scrapper's face.
Without another word, he turned and walked toward the exit.
The dining room door opened.
Click.
Scrapper left Henry's building alone, disappearing into the streets as he began his own search for Warren... and the mysterious Fourth Noctarion, Void.
Henry watched Scrapper disappear through the doorway.
Then he turned back to the Blue Scarf crew.
"Anyway..."
"May I invite all of you to visit Roma Village?"
Saito tilted his head.
"But..."
"We've already been there."
Henry smiled.
"Not this time."
"If I'm not mistaken..."
"...tomorrow night..."
"...the King of Roma City will be attending the city's special performance."
Saito blinked.
"A performance?"
Henry nodded.
"It's one of Roma City's biggest events."
Saito grinned.
"Let's go then."
Kaito nodded once.
"I'm in."
Bomb smiled.
"Sounds better than climbing fifteen floors."
Rin chuckled.
"As long as there's food."
Alya laughed.
"I'd like to see it."
Fanny nodded eagerly.
"I've never been to a special performance before."
Henry smiled warmly.
"Then it's settled."
"I'll book a carriage for all of you."
Saito raised his hand.
"Thanks, Henry."
Henry nodded.
"My pleasure."
Outside Malfoy's Bar, a large carriage waited by the roadside.
Several of Henry's workers stood beside it, making final preparations.
One of them opened the carriage door.
"The carriage is ready."
Inside, Saito, Kaito, Bomb, Rin, and Alya had already taken their seats.
Fanny stood outside for a moment.
She looked back at Malfoy.
Malfoy smiled gently.
"Go."
"And remember your manners."
Fanny nodded.
"I will."
She stepped forward and hugged her father.
"I'll be back soon."
Malfoy patted her shoulder.
"I know."
Fanny smiled before climbing into the carriage and joining the Blue Scarf crew.
Henry walked over to the driver.
"They're all in."
"You can go."
The driver nodded.
"Yes, sir."
Henry stepped back beside Malfoy.
The horses began to move.
Inside the carriage, Saito leaned out of the window.
He raised his hand.
"See you later!"
Malfoy and Henry smiled.
They both raised their hands and waved back as the carriage rolled away, carrying the Blue Scarf crew toward Roma Village and the special performance awaiting them the following night.
Meanwhile...
In a narrow alley, hidden from the busy streets—
Warren walked alone.
His footsteps echoed against the stone walls.
A voice suddenly came from the shadows.
"...The mission?"
Warren stopped.
Void stepped into the faint light.
His grey hat cast a shadow over his emotionless mask.
Warren looked at him.
"The mission failed."
Void remained silent for a moment.
"...I see."
"That kid..."
"...is more difficult than expected."
Warren folded his arms.
"I want my money."
Void turned his masked face toward him.
"You'll have it..."
"...when you finish your mission."
Warren frowned.
"You said your puppet would help me."
Void answered in the same emotionless tone.
"It did."
"You..."
"...simply missed your chance."
The alley fell silent.
Warren clicked his tongue.
"Tch."
Void slowly turned away.
"Our target remains the same."
"Do not fail again."
Without another word, the Fourth Noctarion disappeared back into the darkness, leaving Warren alone in the alley, his unfinished mission weighing heavier than before.
Inside the carriage, the ride was smooth.
The seats were soft, and there was plenty of room for everyone.
Saito looked around with an impressed smile.
"Wow..."
"This is nice."
"It has a lot of space."
Kaito glanced around the carriage.
"It's Henry's."
Saito nodded.
"Yeah..."
"But I didn't know he could afford something like this too."
Bomb leaned back with a grin.
"Well then..."
"Let's just relax before we get there."
A voice came from the opposite seat.
"Well..."
"...these two newbies are already relaxing."
Everyone looked toward Rin.
They couldn't help but smile.
Alya had fallen asleep, her head resting against Rin's right shoulder.
On the other side—
Fanny was also asleep, leaning against Rin's left shoulder.
Rin sighed.
"I can't even move."
Bomb laughed.
"Looks like you've become a pillow."
Saito chuckled.
"Well..."
"They'll need their strength."
He looked out the carriage window as the scenery slowly passed by.
"Who knows..."
"...what kind of trouble we'll run into once we get there."
The carriage continued down the road toward Roma Village, carrying the Blue Scarf crew toward a city celebration that promised far more than just a simple performance.
The carriage continued rolling along the road.
The steady sound of the wheels filled the brief silence.
Saito looked at Kaito.
"Anyway..."
"You know Void, right?"
Kaito nodded.
"I do."
Saito rested his arm on the window.
"What's so special about him?"
Kaito was quiet for a moment before answering.
"He's..."
"...a mystery."
"He rarely talks."
"And..."
"He's a magician."
Saito blinked.
"So..."
"He does magic tricks?"
Kaito gave a small nod.
"What happened earlier..."
"...was one of his tricks."
Bomb folded his arms.
"You okay with fighting him?"
"You know..."
"Since both of you are Noctarions."
Kaito looked down briefly.
"...Maybe."
Then he looked at the Blue Scarf crew.
"But..."
"I belong to this crew now."
Everyone nodded without hesitation.
Saito smiled.
"Good."
He leaned back in his seat.
"The Fourth Noctarion, huh..."
"He must be stronger than you."
Kaito didn't argue.
Instead, he answered honestly.
"...He is."
The carriage fell quiet again.
Outside, the road stretched toward Roma Village, while inside, the mention of the Fourth Noctarion lingered in everyone's thoughts, a reminder that an even greater challenge might be waiting ahead.
Meanwhile...
In a small house on the outskirts of the city...
Void quietly closed the door behind him.
He removed his black gloves and placed them neatly on a wooden table.
Without turning around, he spoke.
"...Why are you here?"
A cheerful voice answered from behind him.
"Uncle Void."
A young girl stepped into the room, carrying a small sealed envelope.
"I'm here to deliver some orders from the Leader."
Void looked at her.
"And what are they?"
The young girl smiled as she handed him the envelope.
"He said..."
"...bring Kaito back."
She paused before adding with a grin,
"But..."
"I'd like to add one more thing."
"Bring him back safely."
Void remained silent.
Then he asked in his usual emotionless tone,
"And..."
"...if I can only bring back his head?"
The girl's eyes widened.
"Uncle Void!"
She crossed her arms.
"Remember..."
"He's still one of us."
For the first time, the corner of Void's mouth lifted slightly beneath his mask.
"I'm just kidding."
"I'll do my best."
He looked back at the papers spread across his table.
"Now..."
"Don't disturb my plan."
The young girl pouted for a moment before smiling again.
"Oh, and one more thing."
"Remember to come to my tea party."
Void gave a small nod.
"...If I have time."
The young girl waved happily.
"See you, Uncle Void."
She skipped out of the house.
The door closed softly behind her.
Void stood alone in the silent room, his eyes drifting toward a map spread across the table, where one location had already been marked with a single black circle.