【Lloyd】

Randy stayed in his assigned room, seriously overhauling the Berserker.

Weapons are such things, if they are not maintained for a day, the feel will decrease, and if they are not maintained for a long time, even the weapon itself has problems.

This murder weapon, which accompanied Randy from childhood to adulthood, was regarded by Randy as a symbol of the "past", and after coming to Crossbell, he abandoned it. It was dismantled and entrusted to a trusted bar owner.

Counting the days, it has probably been more than two years without maintenance.

Although Randy has done a lot of processing, until now, he still hasn't regained his original feel.

The weapon was disassembled, and the rough shell was wide open, and inside were tiny trivial parts. Obviously, the appearance looks very hideous, which makes people wonder if there is any special structure inside, but in fact, it is just that, and it looks like no different machinery.

Randy picked up the main barrel and took a closer look at his shape.

Knock knock.

There was a knock on the door.

"Who?"

"It's me."

"Lloyd? Come in, it's okay. ”

Randy didn't stop what he was doing, and continued to observe the next part.

Lloyd pushed open the door, and the smell of engine oil and gunpowder made the brown-haired young man frown. After not hearing the footsteps coming in, Randy looked up strangely, only to notice Lloyd's expression.

With an embarrassed look, the red-haired big brother hurriedly went to open the window.

"I'm sorry, but it became like this as soon as I took care of it."

He said this apologetically, with a sunny smile on his face, and he couldn't tell that it was a man wielding such a fierce blade.

"Haha, that's true. The maintenance of the whirlpool is much easier than this. Sometimes I think it's nice not to have a choice of firearms. ”

Lloyd smiled, carefully bypassing the parts on the floor to the edge of the bed.

It was originally a staff lounge and was very clean and tidy. Randy sat down on the floor, probably feeling that his hands were oily, and he was embarrassed to stain the clean white sheets.

"Not all firearms, though."

Randy said with some embarrassment.

"I just haven't maintained it for too long, so if I want it to recover its combat effectiveness as soon as possible, I can only use a violent way~~ Don't talk about this, why did the captain come to me?"

Randy cracked his mouth and smiled teasingly, and when Lloyd saw this smile, he knew that this tall red-haired young man probably had thought of something strange to play tricks on himself.

Sure enough, from that ill-intentioned smile, he said something like this: "At this time, shouldn't you go to find a cute girl!" Why do you want to come to a gentleman, like "Lloyd-kun, I'm so scared", "Don't be afraid, as long as I have me, everything will pass", "Lloyd", "Ellie", "Lloyd", "Theo", "Lloyd", "Noelle", "Roy...... I said, Captain, won't you stop me? ”

Because Lloyd always looked at Randy with a smile, but Randy himself felt bored in the end. If the person being joked about doesn't make an annoyed or shy look, then the joke will become boring. It's like telling a joke to a deaf person, and he can't understand it even if you say it.

"Well, after all, I've been with you and You Jun for so long, and I've grown up somewhat."

Filled with emotion, Lloyd's cliché tone drew a pleasant slap from Randy.

"Ah, don't grow in this kind of place! Let's be honest with our funny material! ”

"Who's going to do it!"

The two laughed and joked with each other, and the air was somewhat relaxed.

After the laughter, Lloyd's eyes fell on the guns scattered on the ground.

"Yo, handsome."

Randy saw that he wanted to speak but was worried about touching his heartache, so he took the initiative to stir up the topic.

"Ah, very handsome. What about men's dreams? ”

"Haha, you're very good~ This is a specially customized firearm of the Red Constellation. Everyone has it, but the quality is different, this guy should belong to the best batch. The only ones who can compete with it are [Red Skull] and [Slayer]. ”

There was a hint of nostalgia in Randy's voice. Through a few words and Lloyd's own information, Lloyd somewhat understood the level of the red constellation. The hunting regiment centered on the fighting god is like a wild animal community, with a strict hierarchy. In this case, if you can get excellent custom guns, you are probably the cronies of the fighting god. Maybe it's Randy's brother or something.

"Haha, when I'm interested someday, I'll tell you in detail. But you're not here to ask about this today, are you? ”

“…… You can see it......"

Lloyd smiled apologetically.

"Actually, I'm just here to complain. I want to talk to someone. ”

"Haha, it was like that before the war. So, let's find the reliable brother Randy? ”

"Well, yes. I feel like Randy will listen to me, right? ”

"But it's just 'listening' to you."

Randy made a serious look of listening, and pretending to be serious Randy made Lloyd smile.

"Randy, actually...... I've been chasing after my big brother. ”

"yes, I know."

"Recently, I finally found out...... Sure enough, I can't replace my eldest brother. ”

Lloyd said, showing Randy something.

It was a police badge that had been clearly slashed. Judging by the corners, it's been a certain number of years.

"This was given to me by Inspector Dudley...... It's my eldest brother's badge. Found from Rubacher...... I heard that my eldest brother found these clues three years ago......"

The topic was heavy, but Lloyd was unexpectedly light-hearted.

"What a good investigator. Should I say, is it really worthy of being my big brother? I really can't be a big brother. ”

"Hmm. You've found it. ”

Randy's reaction was flat.

Lloyd occasionally behaves very abnormally, not like his usual self, but as if he is a different person. Randy had noticed. It's going to be a mess. However, it's not a bad thing to get on your heels. Hoping that he would learn a lesson, Randy didn't say anything.

Unexpectedly, he discovered this problem himself.

"After the death of my eldest brother, I have been very confused, and I feel that I should replace my eldest brother and complete his regrets, otherwise I will not be qualified to return to Crossbell. Move out and take the inspector's certificate, though, now I understand. I really can't replace him. ”

Lloyd jerked his head up, his eyes revealing a look of determination that he had never seen before.

Randy had seen Lloyd's decisive eyes, and at that time, there was more of an unconscious imitation in his eyes, and there was an indescribable sense of disobedience. But now, his expression is amazing.

"So, I'm just going to be better as myself."

“！！”

"But...... I don't know how to make myself good yet, but since I took in Kia, I can be regarded as everyone's captain, so I can't always be stagnant like this. Luckily, I have the best group of teammates. Even if I'm not good enough, I have your help. Thank you very much. ”

The brown-haired young man in front of him showed an indescribable brilliance, the kind of excellent leadership temperament that is difficult to look at. A centripetal force that brings people together.

When? The original boy who looked very boring at a glance has become so reliable now?

Randy can't remember.

But what does it matter? The point is, what to do now. Luckily, Randy knows what to do.

"Really, what are you talking about. Aren't you, already excellent? ”

【Yutatsumi】

Yutatsumi's visit came much later than Lloyd's.

Randy still hadn't finished maintaining the Berserker, and Yu Tatsumi was watching from the sidelines.

Later, Randy starts asking him all sorts of questions, and the two of them start talking.

"That said, the weight here should be reduced a bit?"

"Yes. In this way, the center of gravity will be more stable, and this gun is not just a firearm, right? As a weapon for close combat, its center of gravity is too much on the front end. ”

"Really. I didn't even notice if you didn't say it. I don't feel comfortable using a machete. ”

"And, as a firearm, isn't the reload device a little too big?"

"No, no, this can't be replaced, you don't understand if you don't use a gun, if it's not for such a structure, the bullet is easy to jam when it is withdrawn, and I can't help a gun with a high rate of fire."

"I see. Knowledge. ”

The two embark on a pleasant quest.

With Yu's help, Randy finally completes the Berserker's rest.

"Wow, that's exhausting. It's such a big thing, although it's cool to use, but it's annoying to prepare something. ”

Randy complained, getting up from the floor and picking up a bottle of whiskey from the table.

"Drink?"

"Nope. I still prefer to stay awake. ”

"Okay. It's a boring life. ”

"If you want to be fun, don't do what we do."

"Haha, really."

The two who belong to the same dark world cherish each other.

"If it were me, I would probably be crazy before I died."

Randy said with a wry smile.

He couldn't be wrong about Yu's terrible state.

It was impossible to make a detailed diagnosis, but the person in front of him was already in the coffin.

"That's why you can't be a killer."

Yu Chensi pretended not to hear him.

"Seriously, is it worth it?"

Randy asked, somewhat incomprehensibly.

"What's not worth it?"

"No, I mean, just for the sake of a few strangers, a strange organization, you put your life into it, don't you really regret it?"

Randy blurts out the topic.

He had tried his best to avoid mentioning this issue before, but now, I'm afraid that if he didn't talk about it, he wouldn't have a chance.

"Well. You know the answer best, don't you? For people like me, Lloyd deserves to live in this world. He's more qualified than I am. ”

"But that's not your reason to be desperate, is it? Why, even though the body is already like this, it is still hidden? ”

"By the way, you won't let me go, will you?"

"Definitely."

"So, I didn't say it."

"Why? Seriously, our lineup would be gorgeous enough without you. Whether it's Vincent, I'm good, Estelle and Joshua, and Miss Lin, etc., our lineup can only win against Joachim. So, what are you worried about? ”

"Worried? No, no, no. You are mistaken. ”

Yu Chensi smiled.

It doesn't feel any warm laughter. Randy was also sent chills down his back by the sneer.

"Don't get me wrong, Randy, I didn't insist on going, not because I was worried about you. It's because I have to kill that guy with my own hands. I'll cut it to shreds, I'll peel it off whole without letting it die, I'll torture it by all means I know. I want it to understand in its soul what a terrible consequence it would be to dare to make a move on my family. ”

After saying it word by word, You Tatsumi returned to the smile he was used to in disguise.

However, aside from the content of resentment, Randy can only envy Rui.

He is furious because Rui is being controlled by Joachim. This guy, who seems to be calm at all times, is going crazy at this time.

Anything is possible for a madman. Without restraint.

"I see. However, after this battle, come have a drink with me. I know of a nice juice shop. Your commitment is always trustworthy, right? ”

"Ah, after all, killers live on credibility. I remembered Randy. ”