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-1 year later
3rd POV*
Inside a small office a young man can be seen searching through files with tired expression on his face. It was Lawrence and he is currently dealing with various things considering that he already suceeded his father, the head of Rulphas Family.
He grabbed his phone upon sensing the vibration on it, "Hn? What's up? What is wrong this time?" he asked pretty annoyed. After succeeding his father, various problems has been reaching his hands and he is quite happy that it was gradually lessening.
"Lord Rulphas, a high noble in Magus Association is currently asking for an appointment. He said that you will be unfortunate if you won't meet him" the voice of his secretary entered his voice. The content of the report was something he has been hearing for many months now.
It was the same request for meet ups, they are the group of nobles who are thinking of manipulating such a young man. It is honestly tiring for Lawrence to deal with this kind of shit everyday, it is getting worse as those arrogant nobles are even using threats to try him.
Of course Lawrence who is not only inexperienced but also impatient has dealt with it using only one way. Force. Yes, he use force to handle all of those problems and it was effective. "Give me the name and information about that noble. I want it within a minute" Lawrence said hanging up the phone.
He grabbed his head thinking of Shiki's figure to erase some negative thoughts. Oh he wished to simply run away right here and meet with Shiki. Sadly he can't do that as it was stated that the Rulphas family will be devoured by other families if he just left it alone. Although he has no real feelings about the family, he still refuse to let it be consumed by others.
Now he is regretting his reckless decision at that time and could only lament his foolishness. "Shiki.." he muttered staring at the sky. He didn't notice that someone was already behind his back and slapped his head. "Stop daydreaming" Shiki's voice rang making Lawrence flinch. He slowly turned his head seeing a figure he longed for.
"Shikii~!" Lawrence shouted lunging at her who just dodge. "Don't try to hug me suddenly you bastard" Shiki complained. Lawrence patted his body while standing up, the smile on his face was revealed to the world. "Why did you come here? Did you perhaps miss me?" He asked slowly hugging her. This time Shiki didn't dodge or complain, she just silently accepted the hug.
"There is no way that is the case, I simply got bored there" Shiki rejected his words. "Hm, I see" Lawrence nodded his head in understanding but the way he smiled showed that he was not convinced at all. "Hey, its true" Shiki glared at him irritated by his reaction.
"Fine, fine, I accept your reason" he said like he has no choice which forced Shiki to punch his guts. "Ughh… you've gotten stronger" he commented. "Ha, as if something like that could make you flinch" Shiki snorted at his obviously fake reaction. "Hahaha, was I too bad?" Lawrence scratched his head.
The only time where he could relax is by being with Shiki or Bea's side. Fujino already returned to Mifune city to continue her study. The time she spent with them has lessened as the study became even harder. She visits them once or twice a month if she have time but she mostly spend her time at school.
Fujino became a normal girl with her sense of pain returned, she is now enjoying her life as a highschool student surrounded by friends. Lawrence is relieved because the little girl is finally growing up however he is also concerned whether she will have the chance to use her ability on school.
He rather not want to see that. Lawrence embraced Shiki from behind enjoying her warmth. "So? Why did my cute girlfriend come here?" Lawrence asked despite knowing that Shiki only came here to visit him. He couldn't help but wait for her reaction which sadly he didn't received. Shiki turned serious as she stared at thim.
"That guy.. Araya Souren has entered the town of Fuyuki. He has been seen roaming around by the wards we placed" Shiki reported to him which made Lawrence alarmed. The guy who has been missing for a year finally revealed himself? He got wary to whatever plans has laid for them. Lawrence was about to ask more when he suddenly received a message from his secretary.
That secretary was another homunculus that he bought months ago. She was not like Bea who Lawrence decided to fully turn into a more human like creature. This secretary named Hana is more of a robot to Lawrence. Lawrence read the message as he thought carefully. "Salbase Family huh? They have a long lineage if I must say. And their influence on Clock Tower is huge.."
Lawrence placed his hand to his chin. "Sigh, unfortunately I can't fully destroy them as it would create unnecessary ruckus on the Clock Tower. That will make it hard for Touko to move. I'll atleast cripple some of their businesses or mansions" he continued reading the message staring at the location placed on it.
It was the exact location to some of their business. The three orbs circling around Lawrence all turned yellow as the spell was ready to be casted. Lawrence snapped his finger giving him full view of the whole world, he first used Zeus's Ultimate destroying the place he locked into.
He then used his signature move that is already known through the whole Moonlit World. "Sunstrike.." he muttered as his mana was consumed. A large amount of energy gathered in the sky before falling at the main mansion of Salbase Family obliterating it to bits.
Lawrence didn't even took a second look as he knows that it is already destroyed. Sunstrike was Pure Damage spell so any kind of barrier is useless against it. Even if its the strongest one in the world or maybe even Reality Marble will be pierced by it. He never tried before so he don't know if its possible or not.
Lawrence patted his hand in satisfaction, "That should take care of it" he smiled happily. This thing became a habit of him. Because of the constant problems appearing on his door, Lawrence was annoyed beyond words and throwing Sunstrike was the only mind soothing activity that helps him.
Shiki who was at his side shook her head, she has been thinking that maybe she should make him stop handling this Rulphas Family thing. It is only making him desperate and she doesn't like that. It hoardes all of his time leaving with nothing to enjoy. It is not a good thing at all.
Lawrence's phone rang again making Shiki annoyed. Many things are cutting off the line. "Master, Lady Anastashia has come to visit you" Hana reported causing Lawrence to widened his eyes. "Damn that bitch is here again? She is hateful" Shiki commented about the information. "I see, I'll meet her" Lawrence said.
Obviously with his decision to return at this world, he can't avoid meeting Anastashia. So 6 months ago, he decided to face up with her and fixed their relationship. Lawrence must admit, it wasn't easy, no it was worse than nightmare. He had to handle a messed up Anastashia who threatened to blow up a whole town if he doesn't come back to her.
Thankfully she was reasoned with. Lawrence had to use a month just to win her over as she was pouting all the time. Lawrence had to suffer thousands of messages each night everyday just to keep up with Anastashia. The event only ended because Shiki had enough of it and just chose to beat Anastashia.
Shiki didn't even hold back and destroyed her throughouly making the girl admit that she is not Shiki's opponent when it comes to fighting. Though she refuse to admit defeat when it comes to Lawrence. Now Anastashia has made a schedule to always visit Lawrence thrice a week. She carefully handled her time so that she can have fun with him.
"Lawrence~"
A voice suddenly rang throughout the room making Lawrence sigh while Shiki glare. It was Anastashia with her usual princess like outfit, she is currently holding a Lotus Orb on her hands treating it like it was a treasure. However when Anastashia saw Shiki, she instinctively shrieked on her spot. "F-For what reason is this woman here?!" She asked pointing at Shiki.
She seemed to truly fear Shiki. "How come I cannot be here? Do you own this place? Besides he is rightfully mine and not yours" Shiki didn't back down and chose to talk back. And with Shiki claiming Lawrence being hers, all of Anastashia's fear vanished replaced with great anger.
"How dare you say that! Lawrence belonged to me ever since we were just children! You are merely a thieving cat entering the line illegally! You have no right for him!" Anastashia barked at Shiki who seemed unfazed. "Indeed, both of you are childhood friends. However it is saddening that her own friend can't stand her presence and chose to ran away"
Shiki dealt an immeasureable damage with her attack. "Kiiih! You wretched woman! That is beyond the line! I will make you see why I am hailed as a genius!" Anastashia already ignored any necessary information on her mind and just chose to confront Shiki.
Shiki also didn't back down, she grabbed her blink dagger which already evolved into a strength dagger enhancing her strength by a huge leap. The aura of the two soared through the room threatening to break it. Seeing them like this, Lawrence has no choice but to interfere.
"Stop it now Ana. Also don't provoke her Shiki, she is easy to anger and you know that" Lawrence said breaking their momentum. The two backed away reluctantly as they can't really deal with Lawrence. "You're lucky Lawrence intervened. You would have been a corpse right now" Shiki wasted no time to spout an insult.
Anastashia was greatly pissed by that, "You should be the one who is lucky! Lawrence is only paying attention to you because you interest him. Once he lose all interest, he will definitely abandon you woman!" she proclaimed which Shiki just snorted. She is already familiar with Lawrence and she knows that what Anastashia said was his real personality.
She is just confident that Lawrence won't leave her alone. She don't know where that feeling came from but she trusted it, it never betrayed her before. "Oh? Are you admitting defeat woman? Fear not as I will take care of Lawrence properly!" Anastashia grandly proclaim. "Its hard to talk with fools, losing saliva is not within my intentions"
Lawrence had to intervene again as they were about to start another fight. "Right since Ana is here anyway let's bring her" Lawrence said baffling Shiki. "Huh? Are you sane? How can you come up with such a horrifying idea? Her coming with us?" Shiki said as if horrified by the mere idea alone.
"Why have you stated it like that?! Besides it is not for you to decide! Lawrence has already made his decision and that is to bring me alone!" Anastashia was extremely proud at this moment. She thought that Lawrence invited her because he needed her. "Hah, I give up. She is hard rock to break" Shiki sighed shaking her head. They reached a decision and just left the place.
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