“……………”
—To fulfill Percher’s wish, the boy whose name is Jin Russel wasn’t strong enough at the moment.
She had already known that for a fact.
No matter how extraordinary the comrades of [No Name] were, the most important person—Jin, the leader is still too immature. The problem that Rin had pointed out would not have been a problem if the wish were to be a normal one. But Percher’s wish—-is one that would be a heavy burden of making enemies out of real gods.
If the secret wish that she harbored in her heart were to be leaked……it wouldn’t be too surprising if Jin Russel were to cancel the contract or even seal Percher away for good. That sort of insecurity caused Percher to be unable to tell the [No Name]s of her yearning.
And it did not take much effort for Rin to see that insecurity in her.
Rin gave a charming smile[5] as she crossed her arms before her chest.
“But it won’t be that way for us. Although we may have been beaten in our own game by the Community of Jin and the others before, the battle this time will be a Game of a larger scale than before. And if everything proceeds as smoothly as planned……the world of Little Garden might just be totally thrown into chaos for real.”
Resting her hand on her puffed up chest, she continued to look at Percher with confidence in her eyes.
That strong will in her gaze was really intense and seemed to shine in Percher’s perspective. As one of the authoritative figures in an organization to have such a clear target in mind and the resolve and attitude to pull along her comrades in the chosen path, it really made Percher’s loyalty waver.
“But……My ownership is still with Jin……”
“Isn’t that simple? We just need to take Jin along with us and it’s all solved right?”
“Wha……?!”
“I’ve discussed with Aura and Graiya Oji-san before and we feel that we still need another boy around the same age as His Highness to be paired as his friend. I would say that Jin’s brains is quite good and he would fit perfectly to help our His Highness who lacks the knowledge of common sense in life skills. More importantly, we can also prepare many Demon Lords suitable for [Genier Contractor]—In the first place, his Gift will only be utilized to its truest potential when he comes to our side.”
Rin added happily.
Jin’s power was indeed a Gift that was indeed one that is specialized in the enhancement of sealed Demon Lords that are under his control. Leticia had also said that such a Gift was also quite renowned. Even in Little Garden where many Demigods and Gods roamed, it could be considered as one of the most unique Gifts.
Legend has it that [Genier Contractor] is a Gift that is conferred to [Solomon, The Spirit King] who sits in the Four Digits for having achieved the accomplishment of sealing seventy-two Demon Lords.
If he had defeated all those seventy-two Demon Lords by himself, that would make him run for second placing in the rankings for defeating Demon Lords.
And the ancestors of Jin Russel had cleared one of the trials prepared by [Solomon, The Spirit King]—the which had a part of the Gift as the prize.
Rin who knew of all that had also seen the true value of Jin Russel even if he was still developing in his Gift.
“The trials which were prepared by [Solomon, The Spirit King] has already been completed without leaving a single trial left undone. What’s left is only the defeating of the seventy-two demon lords which can be left to others to handle. And that makes Jin’s Gift incredibly desirable—even if some rough measures need to be taken, it might just be worth it.”
“……”
A sharp glint could be seen in those child-like eyes of hers but that sort of atmosphere had been dispersed almost immediately.
For Rin had suddenly stood up, preparing to leave the open air café.[6]
“In any case, I guess that’s the end of today’s persuasion. Percher-chan also needs more time right? I will be taking my leave first, and I will leave His Highness to you today, Thanks.”
“Heys, wait…wait up!”
“Nay~I’m not gonna wait♪ But no worries. I will be back to sway you over to our side for I feel that it would be for the best for both parties. Ah~and don’t forget to keep the real identity of His Highness a secret—this is also for the best for both of us.”
Rin gave a spin, causing her short skirt to flutter, as she turned to disappear into the crowd. While at the opposite end of the table in the open air café, a cup of unfinished drink was all that was left behind.
The girl who had appeared just like sudden storm had just left after having been satisfied by its destruction.
(……to return to the Demon Lord Alliance?)
Percher pressed her hand on her chest as she felt very uneasy about it.
She who is the representative of the eight million vengeful spirits—the collective of spirits killed by the plague of Black Death.
And this body had come into existence for the sole purpose of fulfilling the wish of those spirits who have died with much resentment in their hearts.
What should she decide on then?
The lonely girl who couldn’t find an answer to that question could only sit at her original spot.
(I….what should I choose now…..?)