Chapter 657 - Unusual Amazoness Sisters (2/2)
If it was any other person, Tenestra would think that they' were just imagining things but she trusted her sister's instinct that had already saved them countless times in the past. It was just really too hard to believe that a roaming person would be that strong.
After thinking for a while, Tenestra finally spoke her mind, ”That only makes it more attractive to invite them over...”
”W-what!? What are you saying!? We can't let such timebombs enter our Familia! On top of that, they are in a relationship with a man! Just that already disqualifies them!”
”I know... Our Familia's goal, in addition to the Dungeon exploration, is to help unfortunate women out of their situation. However, the rule of no relationship with a man was just imposed by Astarte-sama because she resented one of the Gods who didn't return her feelings, so she can also easily revoke it the moment she changes her mind.”
Fenia grimaced at her words but didn't say anything.
”And it may become the case in the new future with us calling the former members to return, regardless of their marital status.”
”...What do you mean?”
Tenestra hesitated for a moment before answering, ”Only Astarte-sama and the Captain know this, but there are some very concerning and suspicious movements from the Aruna Familia and the three of us concluded that it would be of paramount importance to expand our strength... To the point of calling back former members.”
”Even if you think that Yoruichi Shihouin and Kuroka Toujou are dangerous, we still don't know their personalities fully, so we can't say for sure if they'll become a detriment to the Familia. In fact, their very hostile stance towards the Aruna Familia makes them trustworthy enough. Besides, Astarte-sama only needed to talk to them to figure out a lot of things.”
”What about the Coalition and the Poseidon and Amphitrite Familias?”
Tenestra shook her head, ”Astarte-sama has already confirmed that even though there aren't many interactions between them, they have each other's back. Meaning, they are technically in an alliance. And as long as the Captain of the Poseidon Familia, a Level 8, is still around, they will never fall. In my opinion, their secret alliance is actually good for the region's overall stability.”
”In that case, wouldn't they do something regarding the Aruna Familia if they went out of line?”
Tenestra shook her head again, ”The reason why I think they're safe even if they became the strongest force by far within the region, is that they'll remain neutral no matter what. It means that if the Aruna Familia moves against us, they'll only secure their own people and won't take anyone's side, regardless of the moral value... That's how it has always been in this place where a person with the biggest fist makes the law.”
Fenia clenched her fist and recalled the image of their peaceful town. Just because of some greedy maniacs, they might get embroiled in a conflict they'd never wanted.
Tenestra reached out for her hand and sighed, ”As such, if Yoruichi and Kuroka are really that strong, we'd want them in our ranks in preparation for the incoming war. If inviting them to join our Familia isn't possible, we could also hire them.”
Fenia, after some contemplation, sighed, ”Haahh... I guess you're right. I should set aside my biased views for a bit, for the sake of the Familia.”
Tenestra's smile became sad, ”I see that you're aware that your view is biased.”
But Fenia just chuckled, ”Of course. After all, it's impossible not to hear about those successful relationships... But even then, my emotions still get the better of me, and I can't think otherwise in regards to this.”
To this, Tenestra just silently hugged her sister.
Because of Tenestra's warmth, Fenia was able to calm down significantly.
After a few minutes of solace, Tenestra separated and suddenly asked with sparkling eyes, ”And by the way, big sis. What's this about a strange barrier? Care to tell me more?”
'Ah, crap... This magic maniac...', thought Fenia as she tried to escape from her grasp.