Demon Lord's Reincarnation - Chapter 659: Missing

After school, Erste was about to head to his part-time job when he spotted Elena with a group of students. Seeing his figure Elena approached Erste.

“Heading to your part-time job? Today’s Tuesday so it should be the one in the convenience store, right?”

“Yeah… How about you, got plans?”

“Those guys and I are staying here in school to finish writing some articles for the school newspaper.”

“Right, you were part of the school’s newspaper team.”

“I’m not just part of the team, I’m the Editor in Chief.”

“Oh right… So, you’re staying here for the night do you need me to pick you up when you’re done?”

“Hmph, I’m not a helpless little girl that needs an escort home. Also, I will be done before seven, I’m sure you’ll still be at the gym by then.”

“I can skip going to the gym today.”

When Elena heard what Erste said a beautiful smile appeared on her face, she knew that Erste was very strict with his own time management and would never do anything else that wasn’t on his schedule, to make him change something shows how much he cares for her.

“Hmph, like I said there is no need.” Elena still spoke in an arrogant tone but now she was looking sideways blushing.

“I guess if it’s you, then I should worry about the people who even think about attacking you. The poor dudes might not know what kind of demon you are.” Erste nodded his head as he spoke.

The smile on Elena’s face disappeared and was replaced with what looked like a hannya mask. Erste was still smiling and nodding his head when suddenly Elena kicked him in the shin. Due to the training, he did in the mountains avoiding traps blindfolded, Erste was able to develop some kind of sixth sense where he could sense the movements of things even while blindfolded, which is why he easily avoided Elena’s attack.

“Why did you avoid it, you big idiot!”

“If you had hit me, I won’t get hurt but you will.” Erste shrugged his shoulders as he answered the now pouting Elena. Before Elena could say get even more mad at him Erste fled.

“Alright, I’m going to be late for my part-time job. If you need anything, just call me.”

“Hmph, who would call you for help?!” Elena shouted and stuck out her tongue, even though she was angry with her looks and actions she look even cuter than usual.

…

Erste got off his part-time job earlier than usual, he looked at his watch and saw that it was already six thirty maybe Elena was going home now.

‘I guess I can escort her back and head to the gym after.’

Erste took out his phone and called Elena but the call won’t connect saying it was out of the coverage area. Erste who had a bad feeling since a while ago started to dash madly towards the school.

Erste’s running speed was faster than some passing small motorcycles. This was the first time Erste had run with all his strength, and something within him made his body feel lighter than normal.

While Erste was running he called Elena’s mother.

“Oh, Erste, it’s been a while since you last visited, I hope you could come every once in a while little Elena would be happy.”

“Sorry about that Auntie, but is Elena home?”

“Isn’t she on a date with you?”

“No, she isn’t.”

“Is everything alright?” The tone of Elena’s mother suddenly changed.

“… I’m not sure.”

“Should I call the police!”

“Auntie, please calm down first. I’m already near the school, I’ll see what’s happening first, and if there’s anything I’ll call the police myself.”

“Erste what should I do?” The trembling voice of Elena’s mother sounded in Erste’s ears making him feel even more anxious as well.

“Don’t worry Auntie, I’ll find her no matter what. Also, please keep on trying to call her cell.”

“Alright, please find her.”

“I’ll do my best.”

…

Erste finally arrived at the school grounds, and the first thing he noticed was that there were lights turned on but there was not a single sound to be heard. Usually, there were security guards at the gate, and there should also be custodians cleaning but he did not notice anyone.

Erste started searching the school, but he found no one, when he arrived at the newspaper team’s clubroom he saw opened laptops but not a single person in sight. The bags were still there and there didn’t seem to be any signs of a struggle, it looks like they just vanished.

“What the f*ck’s happening here?!”

Erste frowned as he looked at the scene before him, it doesn’t make any sense. Not knowing what else to do Erste called the police.

…

It didn’t take long for the police to arrive, they searched the entire school and did not find a single trace of any of the now missing students. They asked Erste about what he saw and knows, but it wasn’t much. They checked the surveillance cameras, that were at the front gate.

There was nothing worth noting, no one came or left the school grounds before Erste arrived. The police also tried looking if there were any eyewitnesses but it seems unlikely. Seeing the police making no progress whatsoever made Erste feel even more anxious.

“Excuse me, what should we do next?”

“We will continue searching for the missing people, but as for you, you should call your parents and head home.”

“I can’t just stand by and do nothing, Elena is out there somewhere!”

“Kid, I know you’re frustrated but looking for them aimlessly won’t do anyone good, even you might become one of the missing. So just go home for now, and will do our best to find your friend.”

At this moment Erste wanted to shout at the police officer, he wanted to tell them that they haven’t found many of the missing people for years now, how could he trust them. Still, Erste held himself back as he looked at the expressions of the police officers present. It seems that they too are desperate.

Erste gritted his teeth turned around and left.