This chapter will just focus on tying up some loose end for the next arc like Kuroka's and Shirones/Koneko's relationship along the Gremory and Rita. After the holy sword arc, do expect the Pendragon family to be involved in next arc.
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Otto Apocalypse POV-
After that drama Grayfia and Koneko wanted to talk to me.
You know, about the whole sister and forgotten princess thing.
But I could only let one secret out at a time so I took Koneko first as I had promised it to her earlier.
Grayfia, although reluctant, left saying that she would come back later to talk.
"So..." I said as I broke the silence between us.
We were sitting on the rooftop of the school were we meet up sometimes, she lets me pet her while I give her good food.
"My sister..." She asked bluntly, not even looking at me as she watched the sunset.
I sighed as I felt like she was being to blunt about the situation, well she probably isn't as this is probably the closest she's been to seeing or hearing about her sister.
She just has a hard time showing emotions.
"Koneko, can I borrow your hairpin for a bit?" I asked.
"..."
"It's related to your sister" I explained as she just stared me down when I asked for the hairpin.
She hesitated but nodded and handed over the cat clip that was on her hair.
I grabbed the two ends of the clip and pulled.
*Pop*
As the two sides separate a USB drive was revealed, Koneko's usual dead eyes went wide in surprise.
She's had this thing for so long yet she didn't know that this was the proof that she could have used to prove her sisters Innocence.
A whole fuckery of misunderstandings.
And what does it contain?
The research on how to create artificial super devils, previously researched by Konekos and Kuroka's previous master.
I wasted no time and inserted the USB into my laptop, I skimmed through the laptop until the files where right on the screen.
"What is it?" Kuroka asked
"Research on how to make super devils, Kuroka" I answered.
"What?" Kuroka's eyes trembled as she heard my absurd answer.
"Yup, you heard right. This was the research your previous master was doing" That seems to make her flinch.
"What does this have to do with my sister" she asked as she was still adamant on knowing about ger sister
Sigh this girls still doesn't understand, huh?
"This research needs test subjects, and what better test subjects than you" I answered as I clicked on a certain file.
The file had a picture of Koneko when she was little, it also I included information on her comparability and aucces rate on turning her into a super devil.
She yanked the computer of my hand. I could have resisted but there was no reason to do so.
As she kept looking through the files a series of emotion went through her face, sadness, anger, disappointment.
Her hands suddenly stoped moving on the key pad, staring blankly at the screen.
'Alright that's enough' I tolm away the computer from her and closed it. She didn't even bother fighting for it, staring blankly into the air.
Damn I think I broke her.
Should I have told her about it about it more slowly so that she could have absorbed the information?
I think it's time I take her directly to Kuroka.
I grabbed her and slumped her over my arm like a sack of potatoes.
"Rita, send us to Hyperion" A purple mist manifested infront of me, I walked into to it.
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"I wonder when Otto will come back, Nya~" Kuroka groaned in boredom.
She's was currently laying in Otto's bed, awaiting his return from school.
Usually he would come by quickly to check up on everything and on some projects and Kuroka would hang of his back and bother him like always.
The funny thing was that he never stopped her from doing so, Kuroka merely shrugged it off as her charm working full throttle. Uknowing of the fact that the only reason Otto allowed that to even happen was becuase Kuroka reminded him of his cat back at his original universe.
A purple mist suddenly manifested in the edge of the room, Kuroka perked up from the bed knowing that this was Otto coming back.
As the first leg came out of the fog Kuroka spoke "Otto, I missed you- Nya?!" Kuroka's eyes shot wide as she saw who Otto was carrying over his shoulder like bag.
Well it's not her first time seeing her but Koneko's can never see Kuroka.
It was a deal she made with Otto when he offered her a place in Schicksal.
I'm exchange of her service Otto will give her a method to be close to her sister without being seen.
Kuroka agreed in a heartbeat and was given a special chain that could erase her precense completely, even Grayfia or Sirzechs wouldn't be able to sense her.
But now she's right Infront of her without disguise.
"Sis?" Kuroka looked at her sister in shock.
"Shirone, Nya?"
Looking towards Otto with an angry glare "Otto why did you bring Shirone here, Nya?!"
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*Snif* *snif*
"I'm sowy Shirone, Nya!" Kuroka and Shirone bawled their eyes out as they hugged each other.
I won't bother you with the sappy details of their reunion, but just know that Shirone/Koneko understand why Kuroka left despite the reason being super stupid.
Well I can't blame Kuroka for running after killing a noble devil, even if they had the evidence of the illegal research he was doing Kurka would had still be sent to jail or whatever devils do for punishment.
As the crying from both cat girls finally calmed dow, Kuroka lunged at me "Thank you Otto, Nya!!" She said as she rubbed her face all over the like a needy cat.
"Sister?" Shirone looked at her baffled,I guess I haven't told her about our relationship.
"Oh, yeah. He's my mate, Shirone Nya!" Exclaimed Kuroka as she kept snuggling onto my body.
Not that I mind, she may be annoying at times but I like Kuroka. She's just... eccentric.
Besides being strong she has a strong sense of family. Something that I greatly welcome and appreciate.
"Mate?!"
"Yup, were going to have a lot of Kitties!" Kuroka exclaimed with a proud face.
Her hand began to slide down my legs and down my-
Nope, I grabbed my AHKBS bottle and sprayed her face.
"No horny right now!" I mercilessly splashed her face.
"Nya! NOO!!!" She backed off, she grabbed a towel to wipe the water off her face
Heh, she's just like a cat
By the way, AHKBS stands for Anti-Horny-Kuroka-Bottle-Spray.
*Vrrrrre*
My phone on my pocket suddenly began to vibrate. As I let Koneko help Kuroka take the water out of her eyes, I answer the phone.
"Moshi Moshi, Otto Speaking" I answered.
{Otto Apocalypse...} Spoke the voice through the phone with a obvious anger.
Oh shit, it's Machida. Why is she calling me?
She's my editor for the publishing company I make manga for.
[Machida Sonoko]
"Hey Machida, how's it been?. We haven't talked in a while-"
{You didn't turn in your manuscript for one piece this week} she cut me off.
Damn I knew I forgot something!, I've been so busy with this whole mess that I forgot to turn in my manuscript for the latest one piece volume.
"Sorry, Machida. I've been so busy lately that I forgotten"
*Sigh* {there's nothing wrong with it, Otto. But at least you could have informed me about it, your fans have been rioting and sending letters asking why the volume hasn't come out} she said with an exasperated sigh
Well I guess I would do the same if the volume for my favorite manga didn't come out when it was supposed to. It would be lobotomy Kaisen all over again!
Those were dark time...
{Anyways, I hope that you can turn it in my tomorrow}
"Yeah don't worry, I already have it ready. I just forgot to turn it on"
{Good, I also have something else to talk to you about} she sounded more serious than usual.
"What is it?" I asked as it peaked my curiosity.
{I think it's time you do a meet and greet} She said.
Oh boy here we go again.
She has recommended me to do a meet and greet before with fans but I declined as that would put more attention on me worldwide.
Not a lot of people know that I'm the Mangaka after all.
There have been some people from the supernatural world that have snooped around to find out who Luocha was but I was quick to shut them down without raising suspicion.
Hm but after the rating game I'll be quiet known in the supernatural world. There's also the fact that I can make bank from this.
"Fine I'll do it"
{Before you say anything, let me say- wait really?!} She asked with surprise. Can't blame her tho as I've been telling her no to that idea for years
"Yes, I'll let you take care of things. Just make sure it's not before next week" next week is when the rating game is scheduled to happen.
{Got it! Hehehe I'll be rich!} She cackled maniacly before she cut the call.
...well she happy at least.