A week went by uneventfully, no scratch that it's actually too eventful!
[Minion! Minion, Look, my daughter's going to primary school! She will ace everything!]
Ah yeah how can I forget about my resident eldritch god. It all started a few days ago.
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Flashback —
"Sir, here are the reports, it seems that the acquisition of DanBai is met with hostile intent from outside sources."
I was sitting there going through company numbers with Charly.
"Outside sources you say?"
"Correct sir. It appears that even the government is trying to get involved saying it's one of our country's most prized possessions and buying it outright is impossible."
"Since when does our government care about those kinds of things? I Have a feeling that our 'donation' to the country isn't enough…. Or maybe it's time to make a few budget cuts."
"Ohoho, that does sound interesting Master Blaidd. But are you sure we should be cutting our donation to the government?"
"No, just threaten them with it, either they help us with the negotiation, or our 'donations' may end up in another country."
"Hohoho…A splendid idea Master Blaidd." (WN: I almost put a sasuga maou-sama here…)
"Aside from the government you mention, are there other parties involved?"
"Ah yes, about that it seems that a few talent agencies, yakuzas and even a few conglomerates aside from us are also trying to acquire it."
"Huh… something's not right…"
"Oh? How so?"
"Imagine this, Charley, why is it that when I wanted to acquire something, suddenly all corporations and their parents wanted the same thing?"
".... You made a valid point Master Blaidd, but do remember that you publicly announce that you want to acquire it, perhaps they're trying to get into your eyes."
"That's actually probable, Charly, have you found anything in common between all this… factions that want to acquire DanBai?"
"No, currently no…. I hired a few private investigators and even accountants to find out, but it seems that almost all of them 'coincidentally' showed interest in acquiring DanBai the day you publicly announce it. But other than those minor inconveniences with the government, nothing else requires your immediate attention.."
Wait… he said publicly twice… but I never publicly admitted it…
"But I have to say Master Blaidd, I don't know what you said to Alex, but he suddenly turned a new leaf, and is putting our company back on the spotlight."
… ah that must be it.
"Oh.. have you been in contact with him lately?"
I closed the files in front of me, as Charly followed suit, it seems that the business talk is done. As I was handed a tea. Damn this butler is too reliable.
"Ah, as a matter of fact, yes, but not with Alex per se, but with her daughter."
I looked at Charly silently with judging eyes…
"*cough cough* you misunderstood me Master Blaidd. I'm not going for her daughter… that girl is a few generations below me and I can call her my granddaughter for all I know."
Suspicious….
"Anyways, when her daughter visited the company, as our talent, she said she wanted to meet you in person, but as fate would have it, a space debris fell down near our estate which leads you here."
… ah yeah… it seems that the media didn't say that 'a portal of infernal origins connecting to hell opened up beside a rich guy's mansion'... or they didn't know.
"So, I took the liberty to ask her what's wrong. And proceeded to tell her what her father is going through. She seemed quite thankful for what you did to her father."
I didn't do anything, that's all on Voth.
"Did she say anything specific regarding Alex?"
"Ah she did mention that he mellowed out a lot."
Hmmm… I didn't give any specific tasks now did I? I just asked him to act like how Alex would…
"Anything else as of note?"
"Ah yes, Young Miss Zarya said that Young Miss Kelly went back home smelling like fish after going out at night."
PFFFT
I spat out my tea.
"WHO'S THE BASTARD! CHARLY WHERE'S MY SHOTGUN! NO! CALL IN MY FAVOR WITH THE DEFENSE MINISTER I WANT SOMEONE DEAD!"
All I see is red, I'll make sure to castrate the boy!
—
I calmed down after a few moments… it seems that the fishy smell is actually her going to the beach of all places at night….
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah! Positively Dad!"
I'm currently on call with my 'daughter' after the apparent heart attack she almost gave me.
"... I know you're not young anymore and wanted to 'try' out different things, but this is taking it too far."
"Huh?"
"I heard from Zarya that you came back smelling of fish blood and sweat. Is it true?"
"... Yes."
"Did you at least wear protection? I don't need my daughter to b—"
"HOLD IT A MOMENT! MAAAAAAA! DAD! IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK I DIDN'T JUST E-E-E-ELOPE WITH SOMEONE!"
"-- LIsten Daughter I understand if you have this urge–"
"NO! You're wrong dad! I was just out for a swim! YEAH SWIMMING!"
"--- and where did you swim?"
"On the beach duh!?"
"Even if we have a pool backyard?"
"THIS AND THAT IS DIFFERENT! I CAN'T JUST INVITE MY FRIENDS OVER LIKE THAT NOW CAN I?"
"--- I understand the need for privacy–"
"DAD! SHUT UP AND LISTEN FIRST! UGH! I'LL BRING MY FRIEND OVER SO YOU CAN CROSS EXAMINE US! I HAVE WITNESSES!"
beep beep beep
Oh you're bringing a boy over?
"Charly, can you get me a shotgun as soon as possible? I heard that Kelly is bringing over some friends. I need them to understand the severity of the situation."
"Shall I also call in the Minister's Favor?"
"No, I believe I shall deal with it myself, just be sure to clear the floor, it may get bloody."
"Of course"
H3h3h3h3h3, Come here little kid I'll skin you alive!
—
I was loading some shells into the shotgun while the door to my room opened.
"Oh doctor, this is definitely not a — oh… Zarya, you wanna check out a shotgun I just bought?"
"Father. Zarya has a request."
"Oh… Come here and tell me what you want little Zarya."
She came to my bedside.. My hand automatically moves to her squeezable cheeks.
"Muuu…. Father will stretch out my cheek!"
[Minion! What are you doing!]
Ah… this is bliss….
Slap
Ouch! A tentacle just slapped my hands away. Rude.
"So what is your request little Zarya?"
"Umu, I want to go to school."
"..."
"..."
[...]
[Is this your idea Voth?]
[Eh? Why do you suspect me first! It's your daughter I tell ya! She's been planting this dubious scheme, I can smell it from miles away! She's even locked up in her room drawing out something!]
[Ah that must be Manga, she did tell me she wanted to be a mangaka.]
[Eh? Really? With her hand movement and tools at her disposal I thought for sure she's drawing out plans to separate us! At least you and little Zarya.]
[And why would she do that?]
[Because that's what I did to my other siblings!]
[... You need professional counseling help.]
[What do you mean! You mortals cannot even fathom our beings!]
[of course oh great old one.]
[HEY! Are you calling me old?]
[... Eldritch beings age like fine wine do they not?]
[.... I'll take that as a compliment this time, If I find out you're making fun of me, prepare for pain!]
[Yes, oh great all seeing one. I'm forever in your debt.]
[As you should.]
"Father, are you communicating with your mother?"
"Ah, yes."
"Has an agreement been made?"
"Ask your mother."
"Uuuuu"
She gave me puppy eyes.
[Voth…]
[Not you too! Fine! As long as you acquire DanBai it's fine!]
[About that…]
I proceed to tell her my earlier meeting with Charly and how it went.
[Fufufu, it seems like there are a force at play here.]
[Huh? Really?]
[Yes, just look at the industry of those…. Businesses]
[What do you mean? Most businesses are service businesses… oh…]
[And what is the service business most known for?]
[... I don't really know, please enlighten this pitiable minion of yours.]
[Ugh.. you're either way too naive or you overthink too much!]
[I'll take that as a compliment.]
[I'll just tell you, the service industry, especially those involving drugs and whatnot, is usually a den of devils, and or have a relations to them.]
[... that's so… stereotypical.]
[remember what I told you about [sins]... yeah those industries are practically a gold mine, guess where the sin of [wrath] is most concentrated.]
[... the customer care line?]
[Ding ding ding, we have a winner!]
All those suffering for… energy… well good to know, at least toxicity generates energies.
[So… you're telling me that I'm somehow in an acquisition race against a devil?]
[yeah, most likely, but don't worry minion, if that devil dares to show itself on this plane, oh ho ho ho, he'll be in for a rude awakening!]
[Can't you just… I don't know, restrict them in their dimension.]
[Different dimensions, different rules.]
So that's out of the picture, so now what? I think I'm forgetting something…
"Dad you up? We're coming in!"
I looked towards the door and I saw my daughter came with 4 of her friends. And there's two boys… good, I am thinking of killing two birds with one shell !!