NCCnovel Chapter 795 - 795
Chapter 795 - 795
His hair appeared self-trimmed, uneven and messy, with short stubble dotting his chin. He wore a faded brown leather trench coat, his tall frame exuding the confident aura of a mature older man."Damn old man, it's you!"
Kojou Akatsuki widened his eyes, instinctively scowling in displeasure.
"Is that any way to talk to your father, you brat?"
The middle-aged man snorted dismissively.
"I rushed over as soon as I heard you were in danger. If I'd known you'd be like this, I should've just left you to your fate!"
"You didn't save me at all—Eiji was the one who saved me!"
Kojou shot him a contemptuous look, laughing scornfully.
There was no trace of familial affection between this father and son.
"Tch!"
The middle-aged man clicked his tongue in frustration, clearly annoyed.
"Anyway, let's move somewhere else first. Staying here will just attract all sorts of shady characters."
...
The shoreline was covered in pristine white sand, waves lapping rhythmically against the coast, washing over the pale grains again and again.
The middle-aged man's name was Kojou Akatsuki.
He was Kojou Akatsuki's biological father and the ex-husband of Kojou Akatsuki.
By profession, he was an archaeologist—not the scholarly type who spent all day in a lab, but a field researcher who traveled to ancient sites worldwide, openly collecting artifacts from ruins. He walked a fine line between legitimate excavation and outright tomb raiding.
Due to his work, he frequently wandered across the globe.
According to Kojou Akatsuki, even before he and Nagisa moved to Itogami Island, their father spent most of the year traveling. After their relocation, they barely saw him at all.
Moreover, based on Kojou Akatsuki's occasional resentful mutterings, Kojou Akatsuki was quite popular with women during his travels and often frequented places like strip clubs, living a rather comfortable life.
No wonder Kojou Akatsuki once complained, "He gets to fool around outside, but I can't even flirt at home?"
"Come on, get in!"
A small yacht, about twenty meters long, was anchored along the coast.
Kojou Akatsuki called out and lowered a short ladder.
"Don't tell me you sneaked in illegally?"
Kojou Akatsuki stared at him in alarm. Had his damn father finally turned to crime?
"Just temporarily. I'll go get the paperwork sorted later."
Kojou Akatsuki waved a hand dismissively.
"This boat is really nice!"
Eiji stepped into the cabin, offering a compliment.
Though compact, with the bed, table, and other furniture squeezed together, it felt cozy—like a camper van. Despite the limited space, the sense of ownership over the entire yacht was hard to describe.
"It's one of the better rides I've had!"
Kojou Akatsuki laughed heartily, his expression warm.
"How about I give it to you once I'm done with it?"
He spoke casually, as if gifting a yacht was no big deal.
But given that Eiji had just saved his son's life, such gratitude wasn't out of place.
Moreover, the Akatsuki family was actually quite well-off, though Kojou Akatsuki's allowance had always been tight.
"No, I've never had any experience sailing on the sea and know nothing about it. Even if you gave it to me, it would just sit in the warehouse and depreciate."
"Oh? With such an eventful past, you've never sailed on the sea either?"
Kojou Akatsuki seemed genuinely curious, a cryptic smile playing on his face.
Kojou Akatsuki slowly typed out a question mark in his mind.
Did Eiji have an eventful past?
How come he had never heard of it?
"I'm not particularly fond of boats. They remind me of some unpleasant memories."
Eiji smiled.
Kojou Akatsuki scratched his head.
Why did these two speak like they were talking in riddles?
"I see... Would you like something to drink?"
"Iced cola, thanks."
"Uh... I only have sparkling wine here."
"Then never mind."
Eiji shook his head in refusal.
"You don't drink? Alcohol is a wonderful thing!"
Kojou Akatsuki muttered in bewilderment as he sat down.
"Enough, you old man! We're both underage!"
"What does it matter? No one will know!"
Kojou Akatsuki's tone was utterly flippant.
This made Kojou Akatsuki cover his face, looking utterly embarrassed and unwilling to admit this man was his father.
"Hurry up and explain clearly—why did I lose my memory?"
Explain and then leave.
Kojou Akatsuki's dark expression clearly conveyed this sentiment.
Agnola sat timidly beside him. Usually introverted, she remained silent now.
"Don't rush. I'll definitely explain everything to you, but before that, I have something to ask your friend!"
Kojou Akatsuki laughed heartily, his wary gaze settling on Eiji.
"Eiji-kun, what kind of magic were you using earlier?"
"Aurora Spark."
"I see. That's truly impressive magic—to take down so many Ghouls in an instant!"
Kojou Akatsuki praised sincerely, thinking that if he had such magic, grave-robbing wouldn't be so troublesome.
"By the way, does Natsuki-san know about your magic?"
He asked as if it were just a casual question.
"No, she doesn't."
Eiji replied calmly.
"She really doesn't know?"
Kojou Akatsuki paused slightly, clicking his tongue imperceptibly.
"Well, just because Natsuki-chan is my guardian doesn't mean she has to know all my secrets, right?"
Eiji smiled innocently, his tone teasing.
"Aren't you, Kojou-san, also hiding your wild nights out from Misaki-san?"
"Cough, cough!"
Kojou Akatsuki choked, unable to hold back.
He grew even more wary—this young man was sharper-tongued than he had imagined.
"Wow!"
Kojou Akatsuki clapped in surprise.
He had never seen his old man flustered before. Witnessing it for the first time today was truly eye-opening!
Eiji, this troublemaker, usually annoyed him, but when it came to facing outsiders, this guy's combat prowess was truly fierce!
"Speaking of which, Eiji-kun, do you have any acquaintances in the Northern Islands?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Oh, I was just thinking—coming all the way to the Northern Island so early in the morning and just happening to save my brat... What a coincidence!"
Kojou Akatsuki smiled warmly, his mature uncle's smile full of charm.
"I was just visiting Nagisa."
Eiji smiled without revealing any flaws.
"Why haven't I seen you care about Nagisa this much before?"
But then, Kojou Akatsuki suddenly interjected with a suspicious expression.
"Speak! Do you have some improper intentions!"
Eiji had no particular thoughts about Nagisa.
Precisely because of this, he didn't pay her much attention—visiting her once during her hospitalization was the extent of his concern.
Kojou Kiba immediately pricked up his ears.