Chapter 70 - #69 Wrigglers (2/2)
”Huh? Just 50 of them? Alright, tell me what types you want and how many of each type.” She was shocked by the number of wrigglers I wanted from her.
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'To think that he wants only 50...I was already prepared to part with 500 of them, lucky me.' Mera thought with a happy smile.
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”10 Blood Butterfly Wrigglers, 20 Wriggler Flies and 20 Beetle Wrigglers” I instantly replied.
”Hm? I would think that you are going to take at least 1 of each type. Why don't you want Beetle Shields for protection or Moth Wrigglers for stealthily poisoning your enemy? Most of what you chose are spying types of wrigglers, only Beetle Wrigglers have some capability in silent killing.” Mera seemed a bit surprised by my choice so she asked me with a thoughtful expression while suggesting other types.
”Because for now, I only need spies and something that can sniff out the other spies.” I replied with a small smile.
”Well, fine by me. Here you go, be careful not to let all of them die at once or you will lose your chance to reproduce them. I also recommend reproducing them by planting eggs inside the living body, be it human or beast, doesn't matter.” Mera said and sent a ”few” wrigglers flying to me, I also felt a connection to them but since Mera's connection was much stronger, I couldn't control them yet. Suddenly I felt her connection with them to disappear and I was finally in full control.
”Well, I will no longer disturb you, have fun...” I said and went towards the door.
”Thank you, we will certainly have fun. Good night, Akashi” Mera said with a slightly creepy smile while pressing her finger to her lips or maybe it was just me who perceived it as a creepy smile.
”...Good night” When I was about to leave, I heard even Gil's awkward voice wishing me a good night so I couldn't help it...
I turned my head back at them, especially at Gil which made her raise her eyebrow in confusion.
”You have a pretty decent rack for such a violent woman.” I said with a teasing smile while showing my hand as a goodbye before quickly closing the door.
”HAH?! What did you just say, you pretty boy?!! Come back here you-!! Ahh~ No, Mera-sama...I am sorry for shouting in your room.” I heard Gil shouting at the closed door before it turned into muffled mȯȧns.
Hehe, stupid violent woman.
I thought with a victorious smile and when I turned away from the door I noticed someone waiting in the hallway, leaning their back against the wall.
Hm?
”Dora...What are you doing here?” I nodded my head at her as greeting and she did the same with a little bow and closed eyes.
”I am waiting until Mera-sama and Gil are done.” She replied with a calm expression.
...Is she waiting for her turn?
”Akashi, did you actually mean what you have said?” She asked me when I wanted to leave.
”You mean the thing about hiring all of you?” I asked with a slightly confused expression.
I hope she doesn't mean the earlier conversation with Mera.
Dora just nodded her head with closed eyes.
”Yes, why? You don't like it?” I asked her with a small smile.
”No, I like the idea...I think it would be nice to...belong somewhere for once. Right now, we are practically hated by everyone even The Revolutionary Army hates us. They just entrusted us with the mission to kill some ȧssassins, I believe that if they will get the opportunity, they will try to drag us down.” Dora said with her eyes closed.
She is pretty collected and intelligent, unlike Gil who likes to do things head-on without thinking.
”After living here for a few days, I can say that you are also just normal people who are selfish but who also care about their friends and other members. I can trust a group of selfish people like you much more than to some kind of nice, good-natured group full of Idealists who want to save everyone.” I voiced out my honest thoughts even though I had no idea what she was after.
”?...I see...It's really regrettable that we haven't met much earlier. It looks like even Gil is fond of you, even Mera-sama who usually hates having any men near her was totally fine with you visiting her during the evening or sitting right next to her.” She looked a bit surprised before she gently smiled.
”...If I would have been an orphan right from the beginning, I would definitely enjoy my time here with everyone. Have a good night, Dora.” I said with a genuine smile before taking my leave while waving at Dora.
”Good night to you too.” Dora replied with a calm voice.
After all, your group reminds me a lot my own previous organization.
I thought and returned to my room, ehm, I mean to Taeko's room.
We talked for a few hours while cuddling before we went to sleep.
...2 More days to train Taeko and then I will have to return. I am slightly uneasy but at least I am sure that Ichika, Kurome, Aiko and my parents are alright.
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[20x Beetle Wriggler: A beetle-like Wriggler that possesses scissors-like claws in its head, allowing it to easily tear through flesh and thanks to its small size it's excellent for sneak attacks.]
[20x Wriggler Flies: Fly-like Wrigglers used for communication purposes. Also employed for hatching other Wriggle eggs]
[10x Blood Butterfly Wriggler: Butterfly-like Wriggler is heavily attracted to the stench of blood and can track even the smallest hint of it]
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