"So you found the next heart?" Serkyrio made a quick response from Jevil's quick report about his search. "Yeah, it's a shrine maiden of the satori race. They're capable of reading minds and Drax just started messing around already like he already does." "So a shrine maiden? The four governmental bodies in Helvetum is lead by the shrine right? So it's basically another royal huh...? I wonder how much money Arlesk is gonna lose..." "Ah..." Jevil understood what Serkyrio meant during the phone call, as he once heard that Remuel and Arlesk were betting one time in Quisterion. "How do you think she fares in power?" "Well, as far as I heard, the satori's are very powerful, being able to copy magic that's from their enemies, and what their enemies know is pretty busted. But considering Draxus's capabilities..." "Ho? You think he'll lose?" "Nope, mad man's processing speed is pretty much insane to begin with." "Kek, what about the hero?" "We've yet to meet the hero, it was said that the hero is currently busy exploring the underground depths for some reason." "Then, new mission for you, relay this to Draxus and complete it before both of you return home." Serkyrio quickly gave instructions to Jevil which was accepted.
"So about the invasion around the world, do you think your hero is enough to hold off an entire army of knights that have a close level of power to a hero?" Draxus quickly struck at the heart of the problem. The Sosai quickly spoke as she felt that their hero is being insulted. "He was able to manage the attack, it was only merely a hundred knights, and with my children being capable enough to fight against them, we do not see those knights as a threat." "Then..." With only one word as his continuation, Draxus allowed the Sosai to read his mind. "A-A million-?!" "Not only that, but there are massive threats that are much stronger than the heroes. Even I need good coordination just to get a bit of an edge against the enemy." "If you say it like that..."
"Jeez... He's pretty crazy when it comes to diplomacy..." Jevil simply stood there as he observed Draxus persuade with pure facts and memories, taking advantage of the mind reading ability the satoris have. "I think I understand now Jevil, why you respect that archon specifically." "Hm?" Shuten, who was standing beside Jevil started to take notice about some things around Draxus. "He has that one thing that I can't easily describe. Something like he's protected completely in some way, yet he's the one protecting everything." Jevil glanced over to Shuten, who seemed to have realized Draxus's past through his unrelenting resolve and unshakable will. "He was once pretty empty, always felt disconnected some way or another. That only changed when he entered this world and fell in love. He kept getting betrayed, but the only place where he wasn't betrayed, was the main group of the Preeliance. He had to turn his life around multiple times, but he for sure, is a person that cannot be messed with now that his actions are basically for the Preeliance. His fiancés take priority though..." "Heh, I thought about asking my daughter to offer her hand to an archon, or at least a sentinel..." "Sorry, we have policies on that. [Free love] comes first, Draxus mainly got his fiancés through the same way." "It seems there is a chance through Lady Abigail though." "Oh? Ooh yeah, you can see her glancing over to Draxus multiple times and avert." The two of them smiled as they continued to talk about something light. "She has a tendency to tease people because of her mind reading ability, but to think she's also pretty weak when being teased...
"Jevil, did Serkyrio hand you another task?" "Ah, yep. He told me to relay this to you... Investigation of a ruin where a mana dismantling barrier was erected." "Fucks sake, you mean the council is starting to make a move here? To think Serkyrio would easily notice as well, as expected of him I guess..." "Yeah, we are to bring any party into the mix, but with most members on vacation, there aren't that many that are avail." Draxus pondered for a while, and glanced over to Shuten. "You are the chief oni correct?" "Yes, I pretty much lead the race as they are now." Draxus smiled as he found himself a solution. "Miss Sosai, summon the remaining leaders of the four races, I want them to join this investigation, and that includes you. I will show this country how high of a threat the enemy is." "Very well, allow me to summon the hero first, and... You want to join?" The Sosai glanced over to Abigail and noticed that she seemed eager. "Yes, the danger of an enemy that even the archons struggled against is something that I have to see..." The two of them then started to communicate through thoughts as if trying to hide something. "You just want to see the archon in action do you? What are you doing mixing personal interest with national affairs?" "While I do have roma-... Personal interest towards sir Draxus, won't you just accept that this country would benefit simply from me being selfish for once?" The two of them looked like sparks start to form in between their gazes. Another shrine maiden simply started to talk to Draxus. "Well, it looks like they're arguing again... Sir Kingfisher, we wish you great luck on this investigation, please look after the leaders as it would be bad if they were to return injured..." "That should be fine, Jevil will be the one that's mainly keeping an eye on them. The hero should also observe only as well, unless a knight surround happens." Draxus simply smiled as he did think that the mission will be difficult regardless because they will be fighting without magic. Jevil, who stood nearby with Shuten waited for the others to arrive. "Aren't you busy Drax? Viceroy and Wesley would probably call for you soon." "Where are they again?" "They're in completely different countries." The Sosai quickly took notice about the means of travel and quickly raised that question. "Well, I've been experimenting with [Boundary Magic] recently, and I've been using that for travel since." Jevil simply looked away as he knew where Draxus completely referenced the magic from. "Sick bastard always experimenting with abilities from games..." "I heard you..." "Fuck-... By the way, seeing as you plan to meet the other sentinels... You're gonna be overloaded with the schedule right? Are you sure you'll be fine? Your fiancés will worry." "It's likely, but they understand how my schedule works. Besides, Wendy will show up today with Keith as backup on this investigation." "Then that means we're pretty safe. Keith's ability to just stop time using time spirits is pretty hefty..." They continued to chat around as they waited for the others to arrive.
Needless to say, a certain someone felt a little disheartened seeing Draxus chatting really well with one of his fiancés, catching Keith's eye as he beckoned Jevil to prepare something sinister after the investigation. The two of them laughed as they prepare to incite that certain somebody to push forward to get close to Draxus.