Chapter 143 - #142 Esdeaths special (1/2)
[A/N: After reading through this chapter once, I realized that I made Esdeath slightly dumber in regard to the relationship between man and woman than she previously was. Sorry about that but I am too lazy to change it now. So if you feel like it's not her, please be like me: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Thank you for being so smart and understanding readers you are ???? ]
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”Well, for now, come in and close the door if you don't want to die” Esdeath said with a harsh tone and the ice spear retreated some distance from Akashi's neck, leaving him some space to step inside and close the door.
Akashi did exactly as she said since he was aware of why she wanted it. The steam was constantly escaping through the open door so he would be able to see her in all glory if he waited a bit longer.
”...Are you a quiet type of person?” Esdeath asked when she noticed that the figure covered in steam did as she asked without any shaking but never spoke out a single word. She was quite intrigued by now who is this person.
'This person knows how to attract someone's attention...I have no idea who is he so killing him would be reckless. Maybe he is aware of that fact so he is trying to take advantage of it...interesting. Anyway, by his build, I can ȧssume that it is a man but to think that he has his hands in pockets. He must be really confident.' Esdeath thought while sparing a side glance at the figure standing in front of the closed door. Her entire body was submerged in water except for her head and hand that was holding that ice spear. Despite the fact of having the ice spear in the room full of steam, the temperature never changed, be it the temperature of the room or the spear itself.
”...” Akashi already opened his mouth to speak out but he found this situation quite entertaining so he decided against speaking out. He was looking forward to what Esdeath's next actions would be.
”...I can appreciate quiet and obedient subordinates but I hate when I ask a question and someone doesn't answer just to act to be mysterious!” Esdeath frowned and this time she was truly offended and instead of pointing her ice spear at Akashi's neck, she lowered it a bit.
'Don't tell me...' Akashi also frowned when he noticed where she stopped her ice spear.
”Therefore you won't need this anymore.” Esdeath said and pushed the ice spear forward, attacking Akashi's treasure.
”Oi, oi, it will still be useful to me in the future so let's stop.” Akashi exclaimed while quickly grabbing attacking ice spear with his bȧrė hand but he was still able to stop it without getting harmed. He didn't even feel any coldness from it since it was all instantly negated upon the contact with his skin.
”Finally decided to drop that mysterious act?” Esdeath asked with a slightly provoking tone.
'How was he able to stop it so quickly? I haven't used much strength but that only confirms that this person is anything but ordinary...Wait, that voice?' Esdeath thought with a slightly curious expression and a small smile across her face before a slightly surprised expression of realization appeared on her face.
*Splash!*
”Akashi?!” Esdeath exclaimed and immediately stood up and waved her hand in front of her to disperse the steam at least a little bit.
”Yo, long time no see...I see that you have become even more beautiful than last time.” Akashi said with a forced smile while holding up his hand as a greeting once the steam dispersed and they were able to see each other's faces. He was aware that he pretty much screwed up by not even contacting her since he promised her to owe her for escorting Kurome some time ago, therefore he used the trick all men use once they are facing angry woman...flattery.
”Y-Y-You-!” Esdeath pointed her trembling index finger at Akashi's face with an upset expression.
”Ha-ha, sorry? Something came up and I-” Akashi released an awkward laugh before he started explaining, however, before he could finish, Esdeath dashed forward and jumped on him.
*Thud* He didn't sense any killing intent coming from her despite seeing her angry expression so he didn't dodge and let Esdeath push him on the ground.
She sat down on him and locked both of his arms with her hands. This Esdeath's entire dash and jumping on Akashi made most of the steam to disperse so when Akashi was lying on the ground with Esdeath sitting on him and he looked down, he saw two jiggling and mesmerizing melons.
He quickly looked up not to be caught staring since Esdeath was already upset enough.
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The Three Beasts outside of the Esdeath's room also heard some kind of commotion but they couldn't pinpoint the sounds. Since it didn't sound like someone's scream before dying neither like a peaceful conversation. Nevertheless, they continued minding their business since they were aware of how strong their general was.
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”You know, I wouldn't have run away...” Akashi was the first to say anything ever since Esdeath sat down on him.