※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※
"The key to success is to know what steps are necessary to take in any given task. Executing them perfectly, results into gaining the most powerful weapon ever, Information." – Lisa Wilbourn / Tattletale
※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※
Sitting in the living room of the Juukulius House, Anastasia is slightly bored, and keeps ticking on the table. Next to her, sits her loyal knight, Julius Juukulius. Behind Anastasia, there are the three siblings, Mimi, Hetaro and Tivey Pearlbaton. Next to Julius, there is Halibel, who is sharpening is knife.
In front of her, there is Crusch Karsten, with her loyal knight Felix Argyle on her left, and her butler Wilhelm van Astrea to her right. Behind Crusch, there is a girl, Levi Avaritia.
A meeting is being held, it has been a few days after the attack on the Capital City of Lugnica. It's a meeting to talk about the current circumstances of the two factions, by helping each other, they would be able to reduce the total threat, and benefit both parties, but do they agree.
Anastasia : "So… Crusch, are you feeling any better? How are your memories?"
Trying to stop the silence while waiting for someone, Anastasia started the meeting.
Crusch : "I'm doing better than before. I do not remember that much, but Felix, Levi and Wilhelm filled the gaps. They explained who I am, who they are, what's currently going on. I believe I'm not too familiar with you, Anastasia-sama."
Anastasia : "Ah, come now. There's no need to call me that, just call me Anastasia or Ana. We're both Dragon Priestess, Royal Candidates, whatever, there's no need for that higher status thingy."
Hearing this, Crusch smiled.
Anastasia : "Anyway, Roswaal informed us that the Sanctuary Barrier is failing. But he told us to not worry about that, and that it will be fix. It appears he wants all the fame for Lia and that boy Jens. Don'tcha think so?"
Crusch : "Hmm, if the Sanctuary Barrier collapses, the Witches of Sin who reside deep in it would be released. By recreating the Barrier, the Emilia Camp will get great fame for their actions. What are you suggesting Ana, do you want us to interfere?"
Anastasia : "Oh my, of course not. But I'm thinking of something better."
The lips of Anastasia made a wicked smile. She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at everyone while she opened up her arms.
Anastasia : "We need to do something big as well, don't y'all think so too?"
The old butler of Crusch suddenly interfered.
Wilhelm : "Anastasia-sama, may I?"
Anastasia : "Hm? Of course gramps, what'sup?"
Wilhelm : "Don't you think you have done enough damage to Nastra after what happened?"
Anastasia : "I already told you, I am greedy. Whatever is mine, is a part of me. I don't care what happens to others, as long it fulfills my desires and expands my possessions."
Wilhelm : "And you think that's right? You're the reason why Joshua-san, why Crusch-sama's memories are gone. You're the reason why the Witch Cult headed towards the Capital."
Halibel : "Listin' old man, I dunno who ya are, but keep your mouth shut', got'cha?"
Wilhelm : "Allow me to rephrase myself. I am not angry for you doing that. Because of what you did, I was able to reunite with the man who killed my wive, the Washuu King. But I'm highly sure that he's still alive, and that his destruction will be greater in the future."
Anastasia : "Hmm, quite interesting. Then what do you suggest old'man?"
Wilhelm : "Is there any information regarding t—"
Suddenly, the door of the room opens, a short girl, in a beautiful golden dress, gold hair and blood red eyes walks in. A man with flaming red hair and sky blue eyes enters as well.
The two of them take seat at the table as well.
Crusch : "Felt, Reinhard, nice to see you again."
Felt : "Same goes for you Crusch-san, and same for you, Ana."
She and Reinhard smiled back.
Anastasia : "Great, now are we gonna to discuss our future plans? The Lia Camp is currently dealing with their own problems. Priscilla refused to come over, so what's the plan? Wil, continue please, will ya?"
Wilhelm : "Right. Is there any kind of information regarding the enemies we might have to face in the future?"
Anastasia : "Enemies?"
Halibel : "Hmm, ya didn't study anythin' Wil?"
For the first time in this meeting, Julius opened his mouth.
Julius : "Obviously, The Witch Cult is a major problem. But there are more, for example the Blood Cloud, who are loyal to Regulus Corneas of Greed."
Anastasia : "What 'bout the Endbringers?"
Reinhard : "The Leviathan hasn't appeared in around four years. His last attack was in Volakia. He completely destroyed the city of Nashramae. Luckily, it got rebuild, but it still left huge lakes in the city."
Halibel : "The Simurgh hasn't appeared for a year already, right? She completely destroyed the northern city of Mistral, Windshire. After that, The Simurgh returned to its cave and kept sleepin' there, right?"
Julius : "That sounds about right. The Leviathan has dealt the most attacks to our world in total compared to Medusa and The Simurgh. Mostly because our lands are surrounded by waters, which results into Leviathan being able to attack from wherever he wants."
Anastasia : "Yikes, that's scary as hell! What about the Snake, Medusa?"
Wilhelm : "No information. Medusa hasn't appeared for over a decade. She was last seen in the Western City of Vollachia, Celian. But it got completely turned into stone after Medusa's attack. Now, it's a place where only Demon Beasts live."
Felt : "Woah?! So Leviathan is just a fish in the waters?"
Halibel : "Foolish little girl, it's a nine meter tall creature. Even my powers combined with the assistance of Reinhard-san, even that… would be unable to kill him instantly. The Endbringers are a serious deal ya lady."
Felix : "Even with them attyacking, we wyould still be able to heal the citizens of Lugnica, right?"
Halibel : "If the Leviathan's Semblance hits you, if Simurgh's scream goes through your ears, if Medusa's face is seen with your eyes… It's already too late."
Felix : "Hmm, troublesome."
Suddenly, a girl walks in.
Anastasia : "Haah? Who are ya, I don't remember invitin' ya?"
Blonde hair, green eyes, she wears a skin tight costume and a mask… There was no doubt, it was Tattletale.
Lisa : "My name is Tattletale. Let's talk about our enemies, my friends."
※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※
Immediately, Julius, Halibel, Wilhelm and Reinhard grab their weapons, stand up and point their weapons towards the girl. She does not move.
Halibel : "I sense ya fear, foolish girl."
Lisa : "It appears you sensed your own odor Halibel. I'm the one who should be the least scared of you all."
Halibel : "What'cha said?!"
Tattletale grinned.
Lisa : "If you guys want crucial information about the Endbringers, the Witch Cult and other stuff. Please, allow me to take a seat."
Reinhard : "She isn't lying."
Then, Tattletale just starts walking, and the knights don't attack her. She sits at the far end of the table, far away from the others and begins the conversation.
Lisa : "It appears I accidentally heard you all talking. Really boring, ain't it? It seems you barely know anything about the Witch Cult in general, or the Endbringers."
Anastasia : "Hm? I'm kinda interested, what bout y'all?"
Felt nodded, and so did Crusch.
Lisa : "You see, it appears that the Witch Cult has a head, which isn't Regulus Corneas. It appears to be a Witch which represents a sin which is long forgotten by humanity. It also appears that the Washuu King is using the Witch Cult, and isn't obeying the boss what so ever. The Washuu King is playing games with us all, all just to fulfill his goal."
Crusch : "G-Goal?"
Lisa : "He wants Ruby Rose back."
There was no sound to be heard, a deadly silence.
Lisa : "The only one who can bring back Ruby is someone I am familiar with. So you guys don't have to worry about that. Now, I want to talk about something more important."
Julius : "What is it?"
Lisa : "They are the monsters. The really dangerous motherfuckers, who are barely human any more, if at all. Any idea who I'm talking about?"
Reinhard : "The Endbringers?"
Halibel : "The Crazed Prince?"
Lisa : "I'm talking about the Slaughterhouse Nine."
Right there, a deadly silence was the only thing that everyone heard.
Reinhard : "The Slaughterhouse Nine hasn't appeared since death the 40th King of Lugnica. There's no way they are still alive."
Halibel : "Ya stupid girl, what kind of information is that? Are ya–"
Lisa : "Just so you know, I hate when people call me stupid. Got that? Now, my name is Tattletale, I'm not just a stupid girl. I don't think you realize who I am, do you?"
Levi : "Introduce yourself more properly then?"
Lisa : "I'm Tattletale, a level 10 Thinker."
Julius slammed his hands on the table and stood up. Wilhelm grabbed his weapon to stop Julius from doing any unexpected movement, and Reinhard grabbed his sword as well.
Julius : "That's impossible. The Simurgh is the only being that has a Thinker level above 9, you are lying!"
{Julius Juukulius. Heir of the Julius House. Contract with All Elemental Spirit. Spirit Knight. Adopted. Father is deceased. Mother is deceased. Uncle is alive. Younger brother is under Gluttony Effect. Able to cast Magic really good. Able to combine magics. Title of the Most Valuable Knight. Fought against Cecilus Segmunt. Sword is very important to him. One of the strongest Knights in Lugnica. Absolutely loyal to Anastasia and his friends.}
The Semblance of Tattletale informed everything she needed to know about Julius and grinned.
Lisa : "I am? Then tell me, how do I know about Cecilus Segmunt, about your mother, about your family. Whatever, ask me anything you want, I know what to say."
She bluffed, but her power could potentially give her the answers, it highly depends.
Anastasia : "Juli-san, calm down–"
Julius : "Please tell me, who was my mother?"
{Julius' Mother. Nymphadora Juukulius. Failed on a mission and died. Died. Caesar Striker as Weapon.}
Lisa : "Nymphadora Juukulius? She died on one of her final missions. Potentially killed by the Witch Cult, I would assume, but I am not sure. She was the keeper of the Caesar Striker, until it got lost on her final mission. More?"
His eyes widened, and he sat down in silence.
Lisa : "Finally. Now, I know it sounds weird, but the Slaughterhouse nine is still alive. I know this, because I was formerly associated with them."
She lied. But to gain trust, she has to lie.
Reinhard : "Why did you leave them, no… why are you telling us this?"
Lisa : "Oh please, having all the information which you need about the enemy is the key to success. I have all the information whatever you all desire."
Felix : "Crusch, is she lying?"
Looking at Lisa, her Divine Protection activates, the Divine Protection of Wind Indication.
Felix : "It enables her to read the wind and to see invisible things just like the wind. Crusch can also use it to read the situation of others' emotions, making her able to tell if someone has lied. So–"
Crusch : "She isn't lying…?!"
Felix : "What?!"
Having her Semblance, Lisa knows how to avoid Divine Protections like that, even if they're absolute. It doesn't tell her everything, but if she knows that there's a counter, Lisa's Semblance will tell it to her.
Lisa : "Anyway, The Slaughterhouse Nine. I left them after I realized what crazy motherfuckers they are. I betrayed them by killing their former boss, Crimson IV."
Crimson the Fourth, Crimson IV, that name was new to most of them.
Reinhard : "Crimson the Fourth was a psychopath. If the Slaughterhouse Nine still exists, does it mean that his Son is the current leader?"
Lisa : "That's indeed the case. Crimson Jack the Fifth is the current leader of the Slaughterhouse nine. I do not know much about the current members, as those could've changed, and I do not possess the power of foresight, but I do know that Adam Taurus and Ash are members."
Reinhard : "Adam Taurus? I thought he was a member of the Blood Cloud? Is that incorrect?"
Lisa : "No, you're right. He is. Cinder Fall and Neo are also members of the Slaughterhouse Nine, but I am not sure if they're still members, they were formerly, but that could've changed."
Felt : "Tattletale, what 'bout other enemies? It seems I'm lacking on this kind of information, as I'm kinda new, ya know."
Lisa : "There's the Witch Cult. The Endbringers. The Blood Cloud. The Slaughterhouse Nine. The Clowns of V. But now, let me introduce you to a new threat…"
She smiled, she opened her eyes widely and stared at Felt.
Lisa : "THE WARDENS AND THE WARRIORS!"