episode_0018

Yes, if I receive a question, I won’t focus on that person.

Then, I can just deliver this gift to the chairman later without asking any questions and go back.

The owner of the first question was a man sitting on the opposite side of where I was sitting.

“Thank you for always saving our citizens! Is there a most memorable battle you’ve had…?”

Blanc, sitting on the stage, spoke into the microphone.

“Ah… a most memorable battle… there are a few that come to mind. Dealing with the monster that appeared in the Han River when I went out alone is memorable, but yes, that time.”

Blanc must consider it a memorable battle.

Thinking of fighting me as just a warm-up makes it easier.

I silently empathized with that thought.

“Indeed, the first battle is the most memorable. Looking back now, I should have caught Vine that day. Ha. Really… too bad. I covered it up too much. That arrogant little brat.”

What did he just say?

Arrogant little brat? Does he not know he’s the little one here?

He’s a student too, right? Ha. Really.

“Besides that, there are many memorable moments, but meeting Vine for the first time is still memorable. A tough fate. Yes. Any more questions?”

Suddenly, the microphone was passed to a child in front.

Fortunately, the direction the child was sitting in was not where I was, so I could avoid Blanc’s gaze coming towards me.

But the child’s question caught my ear,

“Blanc unnie! So, if you fight Vine, who would win? Vine is so small and weak-looking, you can easily catch it like this! Isn’t it that a strong magical girl like Blanc unnie is watching over it?”

What?

It’s a question that’s hard to ignore and move on from.

Ha, let’s hear Blanc’s answer.

“Ahaha… Vine is stronger than what our friend thinks? Even though it looks difficult, it’s hard to read its mind. It’s so annoying that after every battle, the weaknesses found disappear. Moreover, although the basic physical abilities may be slightly lacking, the variety of weapons used makes it difficult to grasp. Originally, even if you fight up close as our friend said, Vine skillfully avoids it. With that small body,”

“But still! Blanc unnie, that ultimate move can defeat Vine in one shot! It even took down a huge monster in one go!!”

“Ha ha… if it’s that technique called the ultimate move, Vine will probably dodge it. Easily. It takes a lot of time to prepare, and the preparation movements are already in Vine’s head. Vine is a smart opponent. In a subtle way. That’s why it’s annoying. Really. Like the nickname ‘Thornvine.’”

Annoying. Even if she’s a troublesome and irritating woman, Eden can handle everything.

Even if she’s the biggest obstacle in our Eden and can’t do anything.

I have to make more effort to save Blanc.

Eden, a paradise where all our ideals come true.

And so, how much time has passed during the questioning.

Some asked about the daily life of magical girls, while some adults asked policy-related questions to the chairman.

As time flowed on towards its end.

An employee who thought the question time was coming to a close, spoke to everyone.

“Now, it seems like there are no more questions. Then, let’s wrap up our schedule here! Oh, personal things like autographs, is that okay with you? Yes, for those who want, please come up to the stage! Please maintain order. It would be heartbreaking if you came all the way here and got hurt on your way back.”

Originally, I was planning to personally hand this box to the chairman, but I didn’t expect to make time like this.

Hmm, most people went to Blanc, not many went to the chairman.

As expected, people prefer magical girls over old men like that.

So, I was able to approach the chairman more easily.

“Um, excuse me…”

“Oh, young friend! Why did you come to me instead of going to Blanc?”

“W-well… because you’ve been so helpful, I wanted to… my mother asked me to deliver this…!”

And then, I handed him the candy box I had in my arms.

What was inside was a bomb, but you know.

It wouldn’t detonate unless the chairman opened it, and due to the illusion spell, even if someone else opened it, they wouldn’t notice.

Plus, the bomb would only work when the chairman was alone, or if someone else opened it, they wouldn’t realize it.

A gift solely for the chairman. A gift not for the chairman,

but for Eden. A gift to help bring salvation to this world more quickly.

“Oh, uh? Th-thank you! Tell your mother I’ll enjoy it. I’m really grateful. And thank you too.”

Oh, I’m really grateful too.

Accepting a bomb like this.

“Yes, yes! H-hehe…!”

And then, running out shyly as if embarrassed. Perfect.

Since the schedule is over, just confidently walk down the stairs and out the main gate, and the mission is complete.

Ha, today was really tiring.

It’s so tiring even though the sun hasn’t set yet.

I guess giants also experience a lot of mental stress.

Leaving the association, I try to communicate with Ellie.

They only received my screen and voice within the association.

Now I want to hear Ellie’s voice too.

I can’t communicate like this within the association because I shouldn’t be found out.

“Ellie!! I’ve finished everything! Did you see it all?”

“Yeah! Vina, you did great! You can return now. Come back quickly. I miss you so much!”

“I miss you too, Ellie. Haah. I want to get rid of this disguise quickly. It doesn’t suit me at all.”

“You have to keep the disguise a little longer. It shouldn’t be revealed after all the effort to hide your identity!”

“Ellie, I know. When I return to headquarters, I’ll eat the candy.”

“Uh, if it’s a candy box, 4th Division…”

“What?! That person again?! Oh, this won’t do. To protect our mission, let’s deal with the 4th Division first…”

“Vina! Hold on for now. I have plenty of candy too. I’ll feed you, so let’s scold the 4th Division later. Okay? We have a mission today.”

“Haah, that’s right. Achieving the ideal is really difficult. Yeah.”

“Still, the world we created with the boss is truly rewarding.”

“Right. Ellie, please check the surroundings. Can I take off the disguise around here?”

“Yeah, no surveillance, come back quickly.”

“Yeah, I’ll go.”

Today, I should ask Ellie to be my knee pillow.

* * *

The chairman looked down at the gift box given by a young girl.

A carefully crafted box with small jewel decorations.

After some inspections and warnings not to take it away without knowing what’s inside, the box was finally brought in.

“Hmm, it’s from the kid. Why worry so much.”

Saying that, the chairman slightly twisted the ring on the box and unlocked it.

As the latch unfolded, he opened the wooden box.

Inside were numerous fruit-scented candies.

From that girl, there was a faint fruity scent.

Blanc looked at the child with a slightly strange look of suspicion.

Observing closely, the chairman, who remembered the cute child who had left, put the affection of the cute girl with the fruity scent in his mouth.

Sweet grape-flavored candy.

Even to ensure that the laughter of these small and precious children never disappears, the chairman knew that Eden must not be allowed to dominate this world.

And so, today, he was a chairman who gained strength.

***

That day, at the Eden headquarters.

The face of the 4th Division Chief came in, completely blackened, to attend the meeting.

I couldn’t figure out the reason, but maybe it was because Elly had returned the candy box to my room.

I received a knee pillow and a pat on the head from Elly.

Hmm, maybe Elly barely prevented me from immediately firing a laser at the 4th Division Chief’s room to completely annihilate it in anger.

If Elly hadn’t stopped me, the boss would have had to appoint a new 4th Division Chief.

But why is that 4th Division Chief all burnt up?

Did he go out on a mission and get hit by a bomb, leaving burn marks all over his head?

“Hey, 4th Division Chief. You should be grateful to Elly. If it weren’t for her, the boss would have appointed your successor.”

“Hey, kid. Haah. No. How could you…”

“What?”

At that moment, the boss, in her dignified voice, gave us an order while we were talking.

“Both of you, be quiet. 4th Division Chief, make sure you maintain a proper appearance for the meeting. Vine, are you ready for today’s mission?”

“Yes. I have completed preparations from monster readiness to testing new weapons. Just give the order.”

“Good, if it’s Vine, whom I trust the most, it should be possible. Do your best.”

“Thank you! I will make sure to repay your trust with my actions.”

“Our Eden is not far from achieving our aspirations. Let’s all do our best until the end for the world we dream of.”

All the officials in the meeting room sang in unison.

The contradictory evil named Eden began to sing.

There is nothing that can stop it.