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[Xing]

Chapter 4 I can give a wolf two lives

Two weeks has passed. Isabelle didnt came back to Liberty meanwhile, having handed her duty temporarily to commodore Lavoie. She wondered how the man managed to stay alive in such a dead world
She smiled slightly, thinking how brave the man was, ignoring the waves after waves of difficulty life was bringing forward to his career. Then, she realised she just smiled
Her hand touched reluctantly her face, unconsciously. It had been a long time since she had any emotion other than sorrow

2 weeks passed with uncle Daite had changed her much. To revisit that place which was like a second home to her was refreshing good old memories of her youth. Enjoyable times passed together with this now elderly Kusari fleet admiral. Just going from one room to another was somewhat lightning her heart from all the burden that has fallen on her lately. It was refreshing to be here.

Isa? Are you alright?
Yes yes, uncle Daite. Thank you. Thank you for everything.
She turned around, broadening into a charming smile. She had donned her libertonian clothing for a simple kimono, and certainly looked gorgeous in this new outfit.
Mitsurugi nodded slowly as he approached the woman.
No need to thank me Isa. Come, lets enjoy our breakfast.

They sat down on the comfortable cushions which could be found in just about every rooms of the habitation. On a low-table were laid two plates of light breakfast, traditional to the Kusari people. No wonder they are so small, Isabelle thought

Have you taken your decision yet?

Isabelle didnt looked up from her plate, thoughtful at the question. She discussed her situation with uncle Daite and after days of deliberation, the admiral came down to one solution; for her to abandon the sinking ship that was her position.
I wish to have the courage to say yes but, I cant see a light by the end of the tunnel. Is it to abandon one darkness only to enter another one

It was more of a statement than an answer, so they both remained silent and silently ate their light breakfast. When Mitsurugi finished, he took up his familiar cup of tea and looked outside by the large window on his side.
Do you believe in the concept of good and evil, Isa?

Isabelle didnt responded at first, uncertain how to respond to this strange question. Mitsurugi smiled slightly, his attention fixed to the sky outside.
Philosophers from Old Earth argued such concepts doesnt exist, since it can be altered by all kind of circumstances, time and our own race evolution. As such, good and evil are no godly concepts, but mere imagination of the human mind. However, I think you will agree, a group of people might easily have one same ideal of goods. The pirates believe in their own version, whatever they might be. Civilians have their own version, which is to lead a normal life devoid of danger. We, as the representative of the laws, believe among other things, in order and honour, dont you think so?
I might not be libertonian, and you not kusarese, but we have a same concept even thought it might be interpreted differently. From one side of the galaxy to another, our enemies are roughly the same
Isabelle listened attentively, as she nodded in agreement. True, Kusari didnt fought Liberty Rogues, and they didnt fought Blood Dragons, but they were mere nuisance compared to the true menace; the powerful Corsair and Outcast organisations, organisations which had enough resources to be ranked as powerful as a house superpower. Their intents were clear and definitively evil. And they were the enemies of all.

Mitsurugi finally turned his attention to her.
I offer you to fight our war, by my side.
Isabelle widened her eyes in astonishment, unbelieving,
But but Im not even a Kusari citizen how
Mitsurugi interrupted her, raising his hand.
What is your decision, Isa?

There was no hesitation as her surprised face left place to a pleased one,
I accept your offer, uncle Daite.

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