episode_0078

Laia’s expression seemed as if she couldn’t understand the true meaning of my words.

“Sila, come here too!”

“Yes!”

I was on Laia’s head and had Scylla come over too.

Scylla began to rub herself back and forth against Leia’s legs without alerting her.

“….”

As she looked at Scylla like that, Laia’s expression began to gradually relax.

‘As expected, it’s Scylla.’

Introducing a cat was perfect to relieve the cold atmosphere and divert attention.

Afterwards, when my eyes turned to Lund, she returned to her normal self.

“Lady.”

When Laia saw Lund’s true face, she bowed her head and waist to show respect.

Not because she was the president of the Tetracaine Association, but because she was the eldest daughter of the president of the Lidocaine Association.

“Chris, continue what you were saying before.”

“Okay.”

Even though Lund didn’t mention that part, I was planning to bring it up.

“Laia, I don’t expect unconditional loyalty from you either. That would be impossible in the first place.”

Of course, there was a precondition that I respect Laia’s free will.

A vampire, whether a true ancestor or a blood lord, could order his or her descendants to commit suicide.

Laia would also know very well about that.

How many vampires in the Lidocaine Association died like that after disobeying the wishes of the second-ranked person?

“….”

“So, there is a condition.”

“Are you talking about conditions?”

Only then did Laia seem to become somewhat interested.

“I won’t ask you to fight with your former owner. So please cooperate with us.”

“Are you sure?”

What a generous offer.

Although the conditions were not bad for her, Laia seemed even more wary because of it.

“And one more thing!”

“….”

Leia was silent as she waited for me to speak.

As I looked at her beautiful face with a serious expression, I realized that she was definitely pretty.

“If you cooperate with us, we will fully reflect your opinion in the treatment of the tribe leader.”

But it was Lund, not me, who opened his mouth.

“What do you think? Isn’t this a good condition?”

“That’s true, but I don’t quite understand.”

I asked while tilting my head.

“What?”

“…Because I don’t think it’s significant enough for you two to make this suggestion.”

Alas, Leia seemed to have a tendency to underestimate herself a bit.

He is actually the deputy head of the second branch of the Lidocaine Association!

Considering that the second tribe was a high-ranking tribe that worked on the front lines, Laia was by no means a meaningless force.

“Oh, what should I say again?”

I reacted indifferently.

However, Laia continued to voice her doubts.

He didn’t seem to understand that he was going to remove himself from the fight against the Lidocaine Association and that in return for his cooperation, he would be given the right to decide on the treatment of his colleagues.

“I think it’s spacious, but it doesn’t really matter, right?”

“Yes?”

After all, the Lidocaine Association wasn’t the only enemy we had to deal with.

And the reason why I chose Laia as the third member is…!

This was because he was excellent at controlling blood clots and using blood to create barriers or shields.

It wouldn’t be of much use if there was a big difference in skill between me and Lund, but that was far from a normal situation because Lund and I were strong.

Considering the beings she would face in the future, including King Gordius, who appeared from the Sasau Quarry, she was a very valuable being.

‘I definitely didn’t bring you here just because you’re pretty!’

Nothing like cancer! To begin with, I wasn’t the type of person to be obsessed with looks alone.

Should we call it meritocracy in its own way?

“If you really need a reason… Lund?”

Lund took over the speaking role from me.

She began to explain that it was no small thing for Leia to cooperate with us.

“If you, the deputy leader of the second tribe, join us, the ripple effect in the eyes of others cannot be said to be small.”

This was even more so when you keep in mind that they came to her after Eslok, the sixth tribe leader.

Although not at the level of a tribe leader, Laia was also a part of the second tribe, so she was not an unknown being.

***

“…Okay. I understand what you two are thinking.”

Laia began to straighten her posture and attitude.

Of course, even though he said that with his mouth, he still had an unconvinced expression on his face.

In fact, she probably knows best how absurd this situation is.

An unidentified true ancestor who took her as his vassal and the president of the Tetracaine Association.

The two people facing Laia held the power over her life or death.

What those two people proposed to her were conditions that could be called both generous and foolish.

“….”

Of course, there was a good possibility that it was a promise that would not be kept in the first place.

What if two people just deceive their fate and use it as a moment of entertainment?

No, even if it was her new master, the Lund she knew wasn’t so mean as to do such a thing.

She was also one of those who watched Lund grow up.

I can’t say that I have no thoughts about what happened between my master and the young lady, but…

‘No, let’s not think about anything else now.’

Laia looked at the two with eyes clearer than ever.

Then, at a short interval, he paid his respects to his new master.

“Thank you very much. Chris.”

“Yes!”

Her new owner was delighted, as if he had finally gotten the answer he wanted.

Chris, a baby bat, was on her head and Scylla, a cute cat, was rubbing herself next to her legs.

“I….”

“Laia, I guess I’ll have to get used to that.”

Seeing her troubled expression, Lund said with a kind smile.

Laia wondered if the young lady she knew would make such an expression.

‘No, rather, we could say that this is the young lady’s true appearance.’

“So, is there anything you can entrust to me right now?”

“Oh, I just happened to have one.”

Laia acted like she was ready, but Chris and Lund thought differently.

***

Since I was quarantined in this room, I thought it would be a good idea to let me get some rest first.

The clothes were also the same as when they fought at the Ahant Research Institute.

The dress was sleeveless because she tore the sleeves herself, and even had blonde hair scattered here and there. A look that can never be called neat.

However, the culture and sophistication that comes from the unique attitude and atmosphere minimized that feeling.

“I don’t mind right now.”

“No, that’s because I’m not sure yet.”

Now, I am in trouble due to Laia’s over-motivated attitude.

I decided to return to my normal self and take out my device to show her a video.

Of course, it wasn’t a video about me, but a news video about something that had recently happened at the Sasau Quarry.

“….”

“I’m not sure, but we’re going to deal with the guy who turned the miners into gold.”

Even after I finished speaking, Laia had a strange expression on her face.

“Laia, what do you think?”

“I think it may have been the work of a mage.”

Well, if you think about it in general, everyone would think that way, right?

But unfortunately, their thoughts were wrong!

King Gordius, who turned others into gold by contacting them, was not a magician.

You could say it’s just a golem with such abilities.

It was like an autonomous golden golem whose body was also made of gold.

If it were a simple golden golem, I wouldn’t even know much about King Gordius.

Among the bosses that appeared in Dream City, he was quite impressive. There were many memes related to the rewards obtained after defeating King Gordius.

The design is quite shocking… Oh, no, just don’t think about it.

If you get involved in the affairs of the Sasau Quarry, you will see it for yourself anyway, so there was no need to go through the trouble of buying it now.

“Well, for now… Let’s take a break and work as a bartender at Sylvia’s bar!”

“…Yes?”

From now on, your name will be Leia!

We took Leia out of the office’s isolation room in front of Sylvia and David.

I boldly suggested to Sylvia that Laia be the new bartender.

Then Sylvia, the director of the office and the owner of the bar, nodded without a moment of hesitation.

And a few days later.

After Adem and Astoby left our office, Sylvia and David took Adem’s place in the office.

Meanwhile, Sylvia, who had come home from work after handling various tasks, said something to me about the Sasau Quarry.

“Is it possible?!”

When I asked with anticipation, Sylvia was not willing to open her mouth.

“Although our power has increased recently… I think we alone will not be enough.”

“So?”

“I need Mr. Lund’s help. In such a way that the power of the anti-lidocaine forces assists.”

“….”

In an instant, the ball passed from Silvia to Lund.

Now that I was the target of my pestering, Lund, who was sitting on the floor in wolf form, quickly escaped.

“Lund! Where are you going!”

“Go away!”

I started chasing Lund in my bat pajamas.

While he was holding onto Lund and clinging to his fur, Sylvia came up and said.

“I’m not finished talking yet.”

“Huh?!”

I wondered what else was left.

“I think it would be good for both parties if all offices work together on this project.”

“Ah….”

Ilseong must still be angry at me.

“Did you say anything from Ray?”

“They say they seem to be less angry than before.”

“Umm… really?”

I thought that might be enough. Although I had hoped that it would be completely resolved along Ray’s lines.

After Frank, it seems it’s Ilsung’s turn to persuade him.

I immediately took out the terminal while being held in Lund’s arms.

“What is it?”

“I want to call Ildong’s office. So Lund stay still too.”

“….”

Lund had an expression of displeasure, but he did not move at all according to what I said.

***

The signal was repeated a few times, and then Ray’s voice was heard.

“Chris?!”

“Yes, it’s me. Ray!”

Ray was happy when I called him, as if wondering what was going on.

Usually, when Ray bet on me, I bet. Because I rarely bet on Ray first.

Of course, it’s not that I’m not interested in Ray… I felt like Ray called me a lot.

“If possible, could you please change Ilseong?”

“Uh… wait a minute.”

Ray told me to wait a moment, not even disappointed that the purpose of my call had nothing to do with him.

“Kuhm hmm.”

Not long after, Ilseong’s voice was heard clearing his throat from beyond the terminal.

“I’m sorry!”

As soon as Ilsung’s voice could be heard, I shouted loudly.

“Anyway, I should have said something, I’m sorry!”

“….”

Although the apology was late, there will be no apology more honest than this.

Above all, although Ilsung is cold-hearted, he does not have a ruthless personality. Looking at the way he took care of his younger siblings, I could say that he was very compassionate.

“Chris, I believe you know what you did wrong.”

“….”

I kept quiet about this part.

“I heard enough about the situation from Youngmin. Youngmin also said he agreed… Let’s not make an issue of that.”

At the same time, he mentioned that he had already complained enough to Sylvia, the director of our office, about arbitrarily making a problem solver from another office into a subordinate.

I looked at Sylvia and she just nodded.

“Then…?”

“Phew… I won’t make this an issue any longer.”

“Aaagh! Thank you!”

“But this is the last time something like this will happen.”

I don’t think I’ll ever make anyone else in the Ildong office my subordinate anyway!!!

“Chris, please give me the terminal for a moment.”

“Here!”

Now it was Sylvia’s turn to step forward.

While she received the terminal from me and continued the conversation with Ilsung.

I was relieved that we were finally getting ready to head to the Sasau Quarry.

“Ah, Lund. So you’re going to support me?!”

“Wait a moment.”

The light on the small chip next to Lund’s eye flashed several times.

“The two refused to cooperate, saying this incident had nothing to do with lidocaine.

“Who are those two?”

“William and Alfred.”

William Stoltz and Alfred Einhorn seemed to have no intention of getting involved in this matter.

Oh, if the masters of Maguspol Southern Academy, where Stoltz is the director, had participated, it would not have been a bad match against King Gordius, but it was a bit disappointing.

The Epirena Office, where Alfred was the director, also had a variety of strengths.

But still, Lund of the Tetracaine Association, and…!

“But Solas is willing to help.”

“Solas is the best!”

It was fortunate that Solas, the cold city elf and CEO of Serotonin Science, was there to help.