Chapter 8 - #8 Masquerade ball (1/2)

It's been more than 2 weeks ever since Raksaya visited my home and at that time we somehow started dating. Although it's a slightly weird relationship if you were to ask me.

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”Raksaya, I heard that you called for me.” I said when I entered Raksaya's office.

”Oh, Akashi! You are here pretty fast, couldn't wait to see me? Hmm?” She raised her head from paperwork and a pleasantly surprised smile appeared on her face before she started to tease me once again.

”...” I stayed silent because I had no idea what should I say to her teasing...

”Well, you don't need to say it aloud, your eyes talk for you. Anyway, come here.” She stood up and went once again in front of her desk and motioned with her finger for me to come closer.

I approached her and when I was close enough, she pushed me to sit down on her desk while she sat on me while wrapping her arms around my neck.

”? If you want to cuddle, we can just go for a date...Anyone can come and knock on your door at any minute.” I said with a confused expression, however, I wasn't entirely against this act of hers.

”Doesn't that make you more excited? Hehe, this desk is pretty big, just imagine what we could do here...” Raksaya said with a naughty smile but I was aware that she was just joking. Although we were dating for around 2 weeks, we still had yet to sleep together.

I keep forgetting how straight forward she is...

”But not today, keep your fantasies inside your mind for the next time.” She said and gave me a quick peck on my lips.

”You keep talking about fantasies but aren't you the one who is imagining things the most.” Although I said this, I couldn't help but feel slight tension down there from her words.

”Hehe, maybe but I am definitely not alone judging from the thing that's poking me in my buŧŧ.” She said with a smirk and our conversation was getting more heated and more heated each second.

”Anyway, you are here for the special mission today. It will also serve as your advancement test to the violet ranks.” She changed the mood by mentioning the job because even she started to heat up and it was hard to say what would have happened if she didn't change it.

”Special mission? Why couldn't I just get it from the reception?” I wasn't really surprised that it was my advancement test, rather what puzzled me was...Why did she call me here?

”Yes, it's a special mission because you won't be doing what you are accustomed to. You will play bodyguard for the president's daughter. You might think since when did we start protecting lives but this is a special request from someone of our ranks. It seems that he knows that girl but he himself can't take that job because she would be able to recognize him even with his mask on.” She explained while still sitting on me.

”Hm...I get it but who will be targeting her? I can't exactly save someone if they will be targeted by trained snipers.” I said with a thoughtful expression.

”Hehe, you sly boy! I know that you are capable of doing that. You are already someone strong enough to be in violet ranks, this is just a formality. I think the only problem here is that you are too lazy to do it.” She said while pinching my cheek.

What she had said is the truth...I am capable of doing that but it would require me to be focused the entire time I would be around my target to protect. I don't even know when they will attack so it would cost too much of my energy.

”Do it for me, will ya?” She said with a pleading expression that looked too cute.

Seeing this sight right in front of me...I couldn't help but release a genuine smile which should be enough of the answer for her.

”?!” I have no idea why but when she saw my smile, she widened her eyes in a pleasant surprise and attacked my lips with crazed eyes.

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”...What was that?” I asked her with a confused expression when she finally stopped her attack after a few minutes.

”It was an advance payment, don't you dare to fail the mission now. Also...I heard that girl is quite a beauty...” She said while looking to the side in embarrassment but she quickly changed the atmosphere around her when she mentioned my target I am supposed to protect.

Her face became cold.

”Don't forget...Your vɨrġɨnɨtƴ is mine and only mine alone!” She grabbed my collar and said with an authoritative tone.

...Is that why she called me here?

I thought with a weird expression.

”Don't worry, I will get any additional information at the reception so if there is nothing else...” I kissed her for the last time and then said with a small smile.

”That's all, be careful. And once you will complete it...there will be an additional reward waiting for you.” She said with a seductive smile and winked at me.

...Somehow I got more motivation to quickly complete it. I guess I will do my best at that time...

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I got additional information from the man behind the reception.

A masquerade ball...are you for real? *sigh* I guess I will need slightly more formal clothes.

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After I was done with choosing my clothes and mask, I contacted the number I was supposed to call before finding the girl I have to protect. The person on the phone told me the address of the place where I am to meet up with the girl and her other bodyguards.

I don't get why I have to work with someone else but I guess there is something special behind this mission. The person who requested it perhaps couldn't persuade the girl's father to get rid off her bodyguards.

...I wonder if it will be a typical cliché

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”...Boy, you have some nerve for letting us wait for you...” When I arrived at the place, someone immediately started barking at me.

*sigh* Why does it have to be like this? Musclehead...checked. Sharp tone...checked. Bald...checked.

”I am here right on time. No one forced you to come earlier and wait for me.” I said with an uninterested tone and bored eyes which was perfectly visible through my mask.

”You are that kind of guy, huh? I hate smartasses.” He said and started approaching me.

”Stop it, Russell! *sigh* Why did my father have to send so many people to protect me...Anyway, I am Elizabeth, nice to meet you~!” The girl in red dress with pink hair tied up in ponytail stopped the man and approached me. Once she came near me, she extended her hand for a handshake with a bright smile. She wore a fox mask that covered only the upper part of her face, starting from nose.

”I am Jack, nice to meet you too.” I said and accepted the handshake.

”Although you don't look like a trained bodyguard, I believe in my uncle's judgment.” She said with a smile, I couldn't detect any contempt from her words.

So that's it...Her uncle is part of the organization. anyway, her attitude is good. As for others...

I thought and looked at the other 2 bodyguards that were looking angrily at me.

I have no orders that I also have to protect them, so I will just take care of this small girl.

”Let's go already! I can't wait to meet up with everyone and have some fun with my friends.” She cheerfully exclaimed and went ahead.

Her bodyguards quickly chased after her but not before throwing last glare at me.

I guess her father doesn't like the fact that some stranger will be guarding his daughter.

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The ball took place in the enormous mansion which would be better to call it a palace. We showed our invitations and the guards let us in.

Elizabeth immediately ran off, to get rid of her bodyguards in the crowd.

”W-wait, young lady!” Russell immediately chased after her but got lost in the crowd of people.

...I hate crowded places.

I thought while slowly following Elizabeth's traces.

I thought and went in the direction of the entrance.

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