11. The Blue flame

"The Blue Flame"

A wide smile appeared on Duke's lips when he saw Grimm's bakery. He went to give him extra medicine for his older brother Gaunt. He was told that the bread sold in that bakery was delicious so he went there even though it was a bit far away.

He continued walking and went to the front of the bakery. He glanced at the loaves displayed on the shelf. He swallowed because he felt hungry. He could smell the fragrant aroma of the baked bread. He took a deep breath to inhale the aroma. He excitedly rang the bell to call the one inside. He will buy.

Just a few seconds later, he heard footsteps approaching and he backed away slightly when he saw who was coming. Even the man was obviously surprised to see him. His forehead furrowed.

"You? What are you doing here?!" by Grimm's father.

A foolish smile appeared on Duke's lips. He blinked many times to make sure he was not dreaming.

"Uy, my body is alive again! I'm just looking for Grimm Redshade and I heard that the breads sold here are delicious. Now, I no longer wonder why it is so delicious. Van Andy Redshade Valkenstein-the black-sand exorcist and the only child of the legend Ivo Valkenstein. Isn't your father still showing up here on earth?"

Andy stared sharply at Duke's face. He folded his arms.

"Until now, you are still very talkative Duke Flameheart. And to this day, you are still a student."

"What can I do if I'm a favorite student at school so I don't want to be kicked out? But anyway, how is your son Andrey? He should be joining the guild as well."

"He doesn't have to go in there because I personally teach him. What do you need from my son Grimm?"

Duke raised an eyebrow.

"Your son?"

"Don't be rude. Even though Grimm did not really come from me and my wife, he is still our son."

Duke nodded. Now he seems to be a little confused about what is happening... Grimm's entry into the Guild was not an accident. He rubbed his chin.

"Why did you raise him and consider him a real child?"

Andy took a deep breath. He was wearing a white apron and had traces of starch on his body.

"Because I have no right to end his life no matter what he is. My family and I did not make a mistake in raising him, did we?"

"You are right and I’m impress because you raised him well. Grimm is a hope. By the way... Since we haven't seen each other for a long time, you should treat me some bread. You know, I like your caramel muffin that you made when we were kids. Can you give me?"

Andy raised an eyebrow.

"I will give you if you pay! Stay there and I will call Grimm. And I have a strong warning... You make a mistake telling him our secret, get ready!"

Duke signed to zipper the mouth. Andy finally turned around and went inside. He was shocked.

"Annoying! The whole troop is conspiring, not even joining me? Just because I have not graduated and have not been called a real exorcist, just like that? I'm good too ah! Just, this year, I will actually graduate so that they can include me in the plans! Wa ha ha ha ha ha! The fun of what is happening! I have a lot to discover and my earthly body is alive again!"

Meanwhile... Grimm smiled as he took the raspberry tart he made from the hot stove. That was for Rusty, she ordered it from him. His dad Andy came and he saw his forehead was a bit furrowed. He was surprised to see it because it had just been in a good mood. His older brother Andrey is gone now because he is with his Kuwarog Boys in delivering the breads.

"Why?" he asked.

"You have a visitor. Duke Flameheart is the name and it is said that abnormal is your friend. Where do you pick up friends? Your weird friends are okay with me, even Victor even though he has a deep feeling for the beauty of his face. But this one, seems to be released from the mental hospital because the case is hopeless. Go and face him!"

Grimm blinked and smiled. What was that Duke doing and did his father get angry with him? He arranged the raspberry tarts in the box and then he came out. He saw the man sitting on the bench in front of their bakery.

"Sir Duke, how are you?" his happy language.

The man looked at him and then smiled. He was carrying a small brown bag. It raised that.

"My mother ordered me to take these extra medicines of your Kuya G-"

Duke could not continue what he was about to say because Grimm immediately ran to him and covered his mouth tightly.

"D-Don't make say such things! My family doesn't know my secret! And especially they should not know about Kuya Gaunt..."

Duke could barely breathe. He just nodded. 'You're the son of that angry Andy!' Grimm removed his hand from his mouth and he took a deep breath. He rubbed his chest.

"That was over! My body almost died there ah?!" he complained.

Grimm laughed awkwardly.

"I'm sorry. I'm just in panic earlier. Thank you for bringing Kuya's medicines. Wait, what do you want? I'll you a snack so I can thank you. Then, I will also send a cake for your family to thank them."

"Oh, Grimm! You really are! Give me five caramel muffins. And the cake I'm going to take home, can you give me the sans-rival there? That's my Mom's favorite."

But the truth of the matter is... It was his favourite. Grimm was in his pocket. The sans-rival cake is quite expensive. Looks like his allowance would go in there? They had an agreement that every bread he would take at the bakery, he would pay for no losses. He was shaken slightly and rested deeply. That was for the sake of his Kuya Gaunt's medicine, a small sacrifice.

"All right, I'll put it in the box later..."

"You're not saying, you have the talent for baking bread. Some people came to my update saying that the pastries sold here are delicious so they visit even a little far away."

Grimm smiled wryly.

"My Dad Andy is the one who makes delicious pastries. Kuya Andrey and I were trained by him."

Duke nodded.

"That naughty man, he just chose to hide in the world and be a baker rather than be a great exorcist. Duh, it's so boring! My earthly body can't do that!" he exclaimed in his mind.

"Is there a problem?" asked by Grimm.

His companion was silent and deep in thought.

"Ah, no! I’m just hungry!"

Duke was eating when Rusty came to get her dad's raspberry tart. Smiling, she approached Duke and politely mano. It was just amazing that Grimm watched the two.

"How are you, Ninong Duke. You already owe me a lot ah?" opening of Rusty.

(Ninong- Godfather)

Duke almost choked on what he was eating. He stroked his neck and then smiled at his Godchild.

"Don’t worry, I can also pay when I graduate this year."

The girl smirked.

"You just say that every year..."

Meanwhile... Constantine is leaving the building. Just finished his last class for this morning. Recess time is near. Kief's class will end soon. Ideally, he would order it to bring the raspberry tarts he asked to Rusty. He will admit that the pastries made by that young demon are delicious and unique. He looked around, there were only a few students outside the school. He smiled and stretched slightly. He seems to be quiet all day because that Duke is absent again. Yet, it passed the exam for third grading. He smirked, he would really beat that man when he still failed and did not graduate this year.

FGH!... BOOOM!... A strong attack hit Constantine but its just nothing to him because he was able to crush the big rock that would have hit his body. He powdered it with just one blow. But he was stunned when he powdered the stone because there was a strange smell that numbs his body and makes his soul drowsy. Thick brown smoke enveloped him and was followed by his body wrapped in iron chains. Before Constantine's vision finally darkened he made a spell and wrapped it around his whole body. Dressed in black, someone grabbed Constantine and covered his face.

Several times, she tried to punch the sleeping Constantine hard on the face of young Timmy but a strong shield was wrapped around it. He did not break it because a high level of spell was used.

"Stop that. Do not underestimate the ability of our captive." said his sister Rose.

The boy looked carefully at their captive.

"Did he really possessed by Satan before? Is it true that he has some percentage of its power? Why does he look so weak?" the child exclaimed.

Rose was relieved to be approached by her younger brother. She also looked at their sleeping captive and then released a powerful blow. That blow was not light because her right fist turned into iron but a very strong white-light barrier was struck by her blow. Her hand bounced and she backed away.

"Tsk! He's different. He even managed to wrap himself in a strong shield before he completely lost consciousness. He's very smart. He learned a different kind of skill from Dragon Exorcist." she retorted.

Her younger brother looked at her.

"If he is so strong, why do we have to kidnap him?"

The girl let out a violent sigh.

"We will do this thing because we need to avenge our parents. Remember, that man killed them. We will give him to the people who ordered him to be abducted. They offered a lot of money and that was enough for the two of us to live happily ever after. So even if it is impossible, we still gamble on this job."

"What will the people who will pay us, do to that man?"

"We don't care about that anymore. The important thing is, we get the money. This man's life, in exchange for a large sum of money. Enough to pay for his sin."

The girl sat down and folded her arms. Her brother, however, remained in front of their captives. It sat and watched the man closely. The child was obviously very curious. It was just a baby when their parents were killed. They are siblings, paid thieves. They steal anything in exchange for a large sum of money. But now, they even condemned the kidnapping. She could not refuse the offer because of the large payment and which person they would kidnap. Later, in the evening they meet with clients.

Constantine was stunned when he heard voices. He did not know how long he slept because of sleeping powder that he smell. He slowly opened his eyes and blinked a few times because his vision was a bit blurred. He looked around and saw a boy standing in front of him. His short, curly hair was messy and he was wearing a sky-blue t-shirt and black shorts. He could not move because his body was wrapped in chains. He looked at it, it was just weak and he could disassemble but he was curious when he saw the child.

"It's good that you're awake!" its language is still lively.

He frowned and looked at it calmly.