Chapter 75 Part 1: Shock?
(From MC Perspective)
Seeing the two people going away with their team, I finally let go of my hanging heart. From beginning to end, they didn't ask me. Hmm, I Know it's the work of Captain Tyler. Otherwise these Police Officials won't let me easily.
Perceiving the gazes around me, I didn't stand any more and headed straight towards my home.
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But Vincent isn't aware that this little Confrontation has taken momentum and begun to circulate around the local news.
Several minutes ago,
Vincent Carey's Home,
Coincidentally, Brad Carey is conversing with his Elder Son Brian right now .
It's been 20 minutes since Brian Carey got back home. But there is still no sign of Vincent yet.
Brian is a little dissatisfied with Vincent lately. So he felt a little strange about it. Brian furrows his eyebrows in contemplation.
"There was a time when Vincent used to be such a couch potato. But right now there is a 180° degree shift in his behavior." Brian thought to himself.
Because of it he couldn't get used to his brother's attitude these days.
The other hand, his father Brad Carey notices a change in Brian's expression. They were just having a good conversation but he got silent all of a sudden.
Brad's complexion turned solemn, He wants to know about his son's trouble right away. So he asked, "Brian, is there any problem?"
Brian came to his senses by hearing his father's voice.
"No, I'm alright dad. Everything is good." by shaking his head he refutes his father's claim Immediately with his words.
But Brad didn't get convinced. He is sure that there is something wrong with Brian's conflicting expression. Then suddenly he recalls something, yesterday his wife talked about Vincent's odd behaviour lately.
And their conversation was mostly centered around Claudia Gym. His wife feels that Brian didn't have the same opportunity as Vincent Carey. So Brian had little opinion about it.
The opportunity that they were talking about is Claudia Gym. Brian didn't have the opportunity to Visit Claudia Gym during his school days. Because of it his progression had delayed compared to his rich peers.
But due to economical situation the family wasn't able to provide Brian with some money at that time. Realizing that he feels guilty about it. Now, their family situation got much better due to their promotion. He gave some money to Vincent for practice.
But he hadn't expected from Brian to react like this. Even Though Brian didn't complain about it, yet he can see through his expression. From time to time, Brian takes a glance at the doorways.
Brad Carey let out a huge sigh, then he straightened his back and said to Brian, "Ahem, Are you thinking about Vincent right now?"
This sudden question caught off guard Brian.
Feeling his father's gaze Brian flustered, he immediately sat crossless god on his couch. Right now Brian feels his thoughts were seen through by his dad.
To break the ice, He commented, "Cough, I'm just thinking about Vincent. He has been going out frequently these days. I wonder what's on his mind."
Brad reveals a small smile by his answer. Brian answered according to his earlier assumption. "Are you okay with Vincent going out to Claudia Gym?" Brad said.
"Claudia Gym?" Brian was taken back.
He understands that his mum had already spoken to Dad about this. Today his mom is having a night shift, so there is no one going to save him today.
No one could stop this conversation right now. Since his father had brought the topic, he just could tell him about his doubts.
Brian looked at his Dad and replied, "I know, He has an earth grade method. So he can utilize most of the opportunity in practice while training under mana training chamber."
Brad nodded with appreciative eyes. He is satisfied with Brian at least he can see through the essence of the problem. Then why is he still having doubts about it?
Before he could ask, Brian added, "is that I'm not clear about whether he is having any progression or not? He looks the same since awakening and it's very expensive to practise in Claudia Gym. I just hope he won't put too much burden on you and mom."
Brad Carey sighed in relief by hearing his son's concern. "So, he is worried about us." Brad Carey said in his heart. Earlier, he is pondering how to solve Brian's problem. But right now by hearing his clear answer everything fades away. He felt proud of his son.
Then coming back to Brian's answer, he too isn't aware of Vincent's current activities. So he couldn't tell Brian about it.
He smiled and said, "Well, I will ask him once he gets back home. So don't think too much about it. Earth Grade Method coupled with Middle Grade Talent is obviously going to work."
Brian nodded to his father's words. Since his father is going to ask Vincent about it, then he doesn't need to put too much thought into it. He will know once Vincent gets back home.
"Let's watch some news." Brad gestures to his son to turn on the Holographic Screen.
Brian nodded and tapped his communication watch.
Next moment, From a small electronic runic circular device set on their table, a wide holographic projection appears above it. It's very convenient for them to use the holographic projection wherever they want. They just need to carry a portable electronic runic device for it.
Soon various news updates and live streaming are being projected straight away.
Seeing that Brian taps for local news, as a family they used to watch local news. Suddenly, a local live news projection lit up.
Seeing that both Dad and Son sat leisurely on their couch and began to watch.
The local news about the government issues were being projected. Followed by Mage Celebrities and frequent monster breakouts. The news is continuously being projected about other topics.
Time Progresses,
Both Father and Son continued their conversation. Then suddenly, a breaking news caught both of their eyes.
In the live stream a school student is standing beside the injured person.
"Dad, This place is right near our home." Brian exclaimed suddenly by looking at the headline.
A sudden pressure erupts from his father Brad, as he stands abruptly from the couch. His sudden action caught him off guard.
Brian flustered by his Dad's pressure. He found his dad seemed to be looking at the screen intently. Soon, Brian followed his gaze.
In the projection, the School Student appearance is suddenly Zoomed in by the reporter.
Brian's pupils constrict by looking at the image, "Vincent?" He uttered in disbelief.
"What is going on?" Father Brad said with confusion. Seeing his son on the projection, Brad's mind went blank.
Unknowingly, he released more pressure from his body.
Nearby chairs and tables were blown away.
Even the couch was flipped over by the sudden pressure.
Brian staggered backwards due to the impact. "Dad?" He called out in a loud tone.
"Hmmm" Brad retracted his gaze from the projection and looked at Brian.
Realizing that he had released the pressure, Brad immediately composed himself. The atmosphere turned back to normal.
"Phew!" Brian breathed in relief, He activated his earth element magic on time and stood firmly on the ground. Otherwise he would have crashed at the wall.
Yet the pressure from his father still made him take a few steps backwards.
Then he thought about the projection, which is nowhere to seen. The runic disk was directly crushed under the impact. Realizing that he immediately accessed the site in his communication watch.
"Brian, Where is the runic disk?" Father Brad Carey sounded from behind.
Brian twitched, He tapped on his watch this time a small projection hovered above the watch. He straightaway accessed the communication watch.
"Dad, Do your really think it's Vincent?" Brian asked back by looking at his Dad.
Because, The local sites nowhere mentioned Vincent's name. Except, Naming him as a school student.
Brad Carey shook his head in denial, " Let's watch it again. I'm too confused about it."
Brian nodded and tapped on the local news site.
Soon, they saw it again and this time there were some changes. The Magic school student was visited by 7 Police Mages. Two officials from seven of them went to the kid.
"Dad, It's the jersey of little star gate high school." Brian again called out in surprise.
Right now, he didn't doubt it. The person is obviously his younger brother. What is he doing out there? He began to watch nervously.
Father Brad Carey's eyes set on the projection. He too realizes the school kid is actually his son Vincent. He saw one of the officials begin to say something. But the reporter was a little far away, he couldn't record their conversation.
Vincent seems to nod in reply. The other official crouched down and began to heal the injured person.
By looking at the text being displayed on the projection, Brian reads out loud. "The injured person is an old beggar!"