Chapter 48: – Reconciliation (1/2)
About half a month after we rescued Madam.
Chrisse-ojousama and Madam’s meeting place with the Vampire Clan has been decided.
The location is Chrisse-ojousama best friend’s residence, Karen Bishop from centaur race.
It would take place in the training ground.
The training ground is 3 soccer fields wide.
As expected of weapon dealers.
Usually this place is used as a training ground for the private armies, but right now nothing is here.
On the training ground 4 simple chairs are set on opposing sides.
In front of the chief seat, a wooden table is placed.
On it was an unfamiliar scale, standing there conspicuously.
The seat on our side are occupied by Ojou-sama and Madam, on their back me, Merry-san and Mercè-san lined up.
At the opposing side the fat Vampire clan’s patriarch Pylkkänen Vlad and the skinny Ravino sat there, on their backs Gigi-san and 2 others are standing there.
On the chief seat, Karen sat there, as a witness and moderator.
Normally, this kind of discussion would happen indoors.
But, on Vlad count house’s suggestion, this time it will be held on an open ground.
The weather is cloudy as usual, but there is no wind and it is quite warm.
It seems that having a discussion outside won’t have any unexpected drawback.
In the silence, Karen looked around, working as a moderator.
“Now, let begin the discussion between Vampire houses from the Vampire race. I karen from the horse clan will bear witness. in the case of not following the rules and violence is used, the party involved will be antagonized by the horse clan.”
In this regard, the Horse Clan is the top class fighting force.
There’s probably no one thinking of making the Horse Clan as enemies.
Pylkkänen the chief of Vampire clan raised his hand.
“And what if the Horse Family deliberately sides with the Vlad House in this discussion, hmm?”
“In the name of the horse clan i swear, absolute fairness will be assured. In the case of circumstances, compensation can be requested. And to prevent such cases to happen i’ve brought this [Scales of Truth.]”
[Scales of Truth.]
A Magic Tool.
There are feathers on both ends of the scale. One is white, one is black.
It is then balanced on the palm of the hand, it will judge the fairness of the person in charge, now that Karen had declared, if she supported Ojou-sama side, the white feather will sink. The opposite also hold true, if she supported the Vampire Clan, the black wing will sink. Other than that, the feathers won’t move.
It seems it was used a lot in the court.
“Can we confirm it?”
“Yes, certainly.”
“Oi, Ravino!”
“Yes, elder brother.”
The two men rise, checking whether or not the [Scales of Truth] was the real thing.
Looking at the backside, touching the wings, also confirming that magic are properly contained by holding it in the palm of the hand.
Satisfied, they returned to their seats.
“People of the Vlad House, have you confirmed?”
“We do not see any problems with it.”
Madam shook her head to accept.
“If so, we will begin to open this meeting.”
Karen holds the Scales of Truth on top of her palm.
“I Karen Horse hereby will disregard my personal feeling and will conduct this meeting in complete fairness.”
The Scale of truth glows. Of course the equilibrium remain undisturbed.
With this the preparation are complete.
The one who spoke first was Vampire patriarch, Pylkkänen Vlad.
“We the Vampire Clan’s patriarch, cannot forgive the night raid that happened in our main Vlad house half a month ago! Right now I want to have justice for our house guards! We are no demon, but we won’t allow the Vampire Clan to be made fun of, that’s why we demand you to hand over Seras Gate Vlad and Chrisse Gate Vlad to us unconditionally. If our demand is fulfilled, we will overlook this incident!”
“Yeah, as expected for elder brother!”
Pylkkänen sat back on his chair, acting like a messenger of justice.
As usual Ravino, the second son, acts servile.
Madam rejected their demand.
“We never acknowledge people like you to become the head of Vlad Clan. You are just a thief who stole the seat and taking hostage…che-!”
“Fun! That was just an unfortunate accident. To begin with, a dispute around family inheritance is nothing uncommon for demon clans, on contrary it’s quite a common occurrence even among other clans. There should be no resentment for it.”
Pylkkänen composure hasn’t faltered even if he’s the perpetrator for taking hostages.
Such a shameless person.
Furthermore Pylkkänen pressed for an answer.
“First, the count of your family is unfortunately being enslaved and currently missing. For that reason, we assume the role as the head of the family. And instead of being grateful, you spoke ill of us.”
“…..If that’s the case, then there will be no problem. I will let my daughter Chrisse Gate Vlad to take the role.”
Even Pylkkänen was shocked by that statement.
He hurled insults, spittle flying out from his mouth.
“Impossible! The family head isn’t even here, and you just make a decisions as you please!? Furthermore she’s not even a magician, that incompetent daughter! A kid like that’s doesn’t deserve becoming the head of the Vlad clan!”
This time it’s Madam turn to attack.
“The head of the house is currently missing. That’s why I’ve decided to make my daughter into the head. Even if my husband is here, I doubt he’ll have any objection. Indeed she is still 12, and there is still time before she will grow into an adult at the age of 15. Considering the case, I will assume the role as a temporary head.”
Vampire clan representative, Pylkkänen and second son Ravino became so red that they turn blue.
Their argument is turned and used against them.
Like a boomerang that return and stuck on the thrower body.
Madam pressed on.
“As you said, my daughter probably doesn’t have any magical talent, but she got talent to take the role as the head of the family.”
“E, even a kid can say such a thing! Show us a proof, or we can’t accept it! Evidence!”
Pylkkänen snapped like a lowly dog at a point he can finally make an objection to.
He did so not knowing that the bait contained deadly poison.
“Then we’ll give you your proof. Karen-san, we would like to demonstrate a certain magic tool as proof, may we?”
“I don’t mind. Pylkkänen-sama, do you have any problem with it?”
Of course Pylkkänen doesn’t have any reason to object.
Receiving his consent, Karen gave out permission.
At her signal, I temporarily left my position, to get that certain “magical tool”
From Karen’s residence, a metal case was carefully being carried.
Moreover Karen’s servants, had implanted a wooden doll that is fully equipped with armours approximately 300 meter away.
“”?””
Vampire Clan’s patriarch and second son tilted their heads.
Remembering what happened at that night raid, Gigi and company break into a cold sweat.
Used to it, Ojou-sama brought out the M700P.
Loading the magazine, the bolt is cocked.
There is no scope.
Ojou-sama moved away from her seat.
She improved her capability with body strengthening technique.
In offhand shooting stance, aiming approximately 300 meter away at the armoured doll.
Supporting the barrel with her left hand, she touch the trigger with her right hand.
BANG!
A bullet shot out when the trigger is pressed.
Expertly Ojou-sama recock the bolt and a cartridge was ejected.
BANG!
The breastplate was penetrated.
Another cartridge was ejected.
BANG!
At the base, the left leg was blown away.
Another cartridge was ejected.
BANG!
Next, the left arm was blown away at its joint.
BANG!