We are at Fumiko's mansion with Hana and Ayame. Ayame is still thinking about Lord Kara. When we told her what happened to Fumiko she had been mad for a bit before calming down. The atmosphere had been quite tense after we left, I am still a bit doubtful of Lord Kara, even after knowing her character, I still doubt she won't snitch on us to any authority that is on Goddess's Ifrit side. And as of now I am thinking of something again, I don't know what to do today.
I am bored out of my mind, I want to fight a monster or something. I am currently in Fumiko's office doing some paperwork for her, while she is out enjoying some free time, she deserves it, she deserves more than this but this is what I can offer until now for her. I want to offer her more than this, can't I do anything more for her? Maybe surprise her with a gift? No that will be considered too romantic, and probably Hana will be mad, I don't why she would be tho. Maybe ie make this gift for Fumiko together?
!It's true, if you want to make a gift to Fumiko you and Hana should both think of something. I am sure Hana will understand even if you do it yourself, you can even make a gift for Ayame and Alma as well, it won't hurt if you do that. But be careful of what gift you choose!
"Thanks, I don't know what I would do without Sia!"
"Hey, Hana, I have an idea, call Fumiko here?"
"You can talk directly to me you know? I will be there, next time when you have something to say to me say it to my face"- Well, guess I forgot that I added her to the telepathic network as well.
"Sorry, forgot I added you onto the network as well"
"It's like saying I forgot you existed, Hikaru, it's rude!"- Hana interjected. Yeah, she is right on this one, she has a good point
"Yeah, sorry. I made a mistake."- I looked down, exhausted from the sheer amount of paperwork, if this is what Fumiko has to deal with daily then I don't know how she does it by coming to us sane. It drives you mad how many mistakes are in these documents and you have to correct everything that comes to you since the literacy rate is not so high, it's around a medium literacy rate, still not high as the world I am from, but who am I comparing the world that I am from to this one, they are very different, but both of them suck in ways. In my original world, I was ill, in this one, I am a target and hunted by a shitty goddess, well, I guess it's not just me who is hunted, monsters, in general, are hunted and targeted here. We are lucky that we have Fumiko sheltering us. She is giving us more than we desire
"Hello, Hikaru"- Oka is standing in the doorway, right, I forgot that I left the door open in case anything happens
"Hi, Oka, I am almost done with this. I have a few dozen more papers left here and I can do other chores after I finish them." - I looked over the next few documents, they aren't that complicated to fill out but I will manage
"I came here to talk to you about something else"- She dragged a chair near me and locked her gaze on me.
"So, what is it?"- I got back to the paperwork, trying to listen to her at the same time.
"Well, it's about some of your classmates, I have an idea for them, you can pretty much just steal their skill if they attack you, I know you stole skills from people before. But I have one request for you. Don't kill any of your classmates if possible, try to send them back to their world. If you defeat Goddess Ifrit, you won't need to kill any of the kings, King Wieka, King Admaris, King Lieedmen, and King Ijiri you will liberate this continent. It was supposed to be my job, but even as a Fenrir, I despise killing anyone. But I will do it if it's necessary. I need someone who can kill but still maintain their humanity, Hikaru, you are the best person to take the role. Look, after you will kill Goddess Ifrit try to save King Wieka if it's possible and spare the other kings. They aren't the best people to lead a nation, the only one I have faith in is King Admaris. The other kings shouldn't be bothered if we kill Ifrit first, but only killing Ifrit and sacrificing one of the kings is a fairytale, she needs a body yo posses for her to be killed. And then you can send all of your classmates home. But first, I want you to try and form alliances with local lordships in kingdoms to better infiltrate them. That is all that I wanted to say. I know it's long but at least listen to me on this one."- I dropped the quilt out of my hand when I heard this. I know what Oka is saying, some things must be done in this world. I don't know how things will go but we must defeat Goddess Ifrit at all costs, it's not something that I should dwell too much upon
"You want me to do all of that? Well, I was planning on it anyway, the part about sending them back I mean."- I tried to hide my shock, but there wasn't any hiding of anything from her
"If you want to, you will need to do as I say, first focus on this kingdom, you have 3 more lords to take down including Kara, and 2 more. They are named Garoda and Zegstria, and both of them are high-level, I suggest you use a similar method you used with lord Ikrel and Welcia. Also, as a side note, all of these Lords have a dispute going on between them. We will wait and see for an opportunity to strike"
"Or maybe we can let them kill each other for real this time or replace them with someone else"
"Well, that can be a good idea as well. We will see how things develop in the country as time goes, some people might take care of things before us" - Oka got up from her chair and left.
"Ayame, did you hear the conversation I had with Oka?" - I asked via the telepathic network, I added Ayame too, so she should be able to hear this.
"I did. I will take care of Lord Zegrstria, you just take care of Garoda whenever you see him"
"Sure, you have a deal"
I wait a few more minutes for Fumiko and Hana to arrive.
"So, what did you want to say to me Hikaru?"- Fumiko got up in my face at the desk. I feel like some part of her childish personality of Fumiko is still in Nanano
"Well, consider hiring one of my classmates who has an analyst-type skill to take care of the paperwork, heck even 2 will take more weight off your shoulders"- Fumiko looked at me for a bit and started to think.
"Yeah, you are right. I will write the king a letter, you tell me the name of your colleagues there to mention so they can come and work here"- Fumiko sat near me, leaning back and forth on the chair.
"Masamune and Hanako, both of them are needed here. We need to keep a close eye on Hanako as she might have succumbed to the brainwash again, Hana could make sure that she is on our side but we will see.
"You make good points Hikaru"- Fumiko is balancing her chair back and forth.
"Stop doing that, you will fall"- I caught the chair with one of my shadow tendrils so it wouldn't fall.
"Fine, let me finish that, you worked enough for today Hikaru. Also, guys, you 2 should move out of that old hut, your permanent residence is here, I made some documents for you 2 with fake names as my guards, but keep your disguises on, ok? I need you two here permanently to guard me."- Man, that's the best news ever, we were already living here but for a limited time, and Fumiko still accepts us, it feels like too much.
"Hikaru, why the long face, are you feeling guilty again? Sincerely, even tho you hurt me a little you did a good thing, you saw that huge pile of documents with all of their crimes, right!?"- Fumiko got up in my face again, she put her forehead against mine and shouted.
"Right. I already have supplies from there here in my spatial storage skill. I brought everything that there is to bring with me here.
"Great!"
We finished talking and I slowly drifted to sleep right there on the desk, I don't remember much aside feeling like someone was carrying me in their arms and placing me somewhere.