Yumix; Unveiled Chapter 7: Sorrows!

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The Original LightNovel Project Volume 01, Chapter 07: [ Sorrows! ] Original work. By the author 'Pili.' The small cave echoed with a chilling voice, sending a jolt of fear through the PHG members. Hiroki, Yoru, and Miyu swiveled around, and their eyes narrowed. Ayuri, however, remained frozen, her gaze fixed on a figure emerging from the shadows. Him: "Oh I see. Seems like my little welcome surprised you." The figure, a man cloaked in darkness, held two children hostage – a young girl, no older than 13, and a teenage boy around 15. He gripped them tightly, one in each hand, with a horrifying appendage – an arm crafted from a pulsating, radioactive black substance. Tension crackled in the air. Yoru bristled. And Hiroki's fists clenched, his eyes burning with a fiery resolve and feeling tension at the same time. Ayuri said calmly, with a hint of steel "Explain yourself. Why are these children hostages? And who are you exactly?" She resumed then: "I have the right to eliminate you with permission from the authority of the P.H.G" The figure cackled, a sound that sent shivers down their spines. Mysterious Figure: "Interesting! You think it's that simple matter? How naive!" Yoru gritted her teeth "Ayuri, permission to engage!" Ayuri said calmly: "Hold, Yoru. Let us hear him out." Ayuri's voice held a hint of urgency, barely perceptible to the others. Her hand subtly moved towards a hidden compartment on her belt, her eyes never leaving the figure. Hiroki's eyes blazed: "These are innocent children! There's nothing logical about this! Tell us what you want!" The figure's gaze shifted to Hiroki, a flicker of amusement dancing in his dark eyes. Mysterious Figure shouted: "Ah, the chosen one! It seems things have gotten even more interesting!" Ayuri's expression hardened. A silent plea flickered across her face, directed at Hiroki. Ayuri murmured, her mouth barely moving: "Hiroki, back down. This is not the time." Replied "How can we back down? Those kids are in danger for no specified reason!" Hiroki's muscles tensed, a primal urge to protect warring with the need to obey Ayuri. He knew she wouldn't make such a request lightly. With a deep breath, he forced himself to stand down, his jaw clenched tight. Mysterious Figure laughed gleefully: "Excellent! The game is afoot!" [Memories] A wave of memories washed over Hiroki, vivid and bittersweet. Rain lashed against the windows, a familiar sight from his days of trudging home from school. He was twelve years old then, a lonely figure battling the elements and the bleakness of his life. "The world always seemed so cruel. But mom always said…" A gentle voice echoed in his mind, his mother's voice, soft and filled with warmth. "This world may seem harsh, Hiroki, but remember, you and anyone can make it beautiful." She said. (Resuming Memories) Hiroki tightened his grip on his worn backpack, The rain was falling slowly in front. He didn't really care, his feelings and personality were completely cold. Until he rounded a corner to notice something interesting happening. A group of older boys surrounded a smaller child, their faces twisted in cruel amusement. The little boy, no older than eight, huddled on the ground, tears about to go down from his eyes. They had taken his umbrella, his only defense against the downpour. "Look at the little crybaby! Bet he's got something good hidden in that bag!" Some of them said. "Yeah, let's have a look, shall we?" Other replied. The little boy whimpered, his eyes welling up with fear. Hiroki stood rooted to the spot, his response was completely icy, lacking any emotion, and his mind was filled with conflicting thoughts. While those people are thinking about selling these things and what they will do with them, Hiroki coldly comes in with a crushing blow to him, knocking him to the ground while the rest of them watch in shock, amazement, and unexpectedness, and the scene passes slowly. Hiroki'