Chapter 120 - INTERLUDE 18: PLAYER OR NPC? (2/2)

”In this world of yours. Are you the sole player?”

Milienia had a faraway look as she answered,

”I searched and searched and searched. Many times I had thought that I had found another player. But all of them were never able to log in. In the end, they became nothing more than Ex class NPC. Powerful NPC. But no matter how powerful they are. NPC will always stay as an NPC...But,”

At this moment the melancholy in her eyes faded and was replaced by stars.

”Right now I have finally found another potential player. Ufufu~! And that's thanks to you!”

Nighteye hand nearly went to the knife on the table. A shiver went through his back and his breath became hurried.

It was a totally unconscious reaction. It was just, that seeing those eyes swirling with madness scared the shit out of him. Milienia saw her reaction and immediately calmed down and showed a bashful smile,

”Tehe~Sorry, seem like I didn't control myself. Anyways, I refuse to become an official hero of Japan and even less deal with Shigaraki. That boy is one of those Ex class NPC and it would really be a pity if I was the one to snuff him out.  As for that Shigaraki Tomura? Hum, I am not really interested. Kuroha will be the one to deal with him.”

Nighteye didn't find it weird that she treated the dreaded All For One as if he was nothing more than a kid. In her eyes, maybe all the hidden rulers were just kids. He couldn't help but let out a bitter smile. Just what kind of quirk one need to be born with to become such a monster.

Finally, he decided that no amount of pleading would ever change anything. So he began to talk about his true reason to have this dinner,

”Milienia…*Cough* *Cough*...How is Kuroha?”

”Oh!? Ohhh!!!! Are you embarrassed? You are embarrassed, right? Ufufu!!!! So funny, the always calm and taciturn Nighteye is embarrassed when asking about the well being of his son…”

Inwardly she said continued her sentence, 'Seems like Kuroha was right. He really is a tsundere.'

Nighteye blushed a little and took a sip of his wine,

”Do not misunderstand me. I don't really care. It's just that he is under my guardianship and as such, I must know his current situation.”

”*Pff*...*Cough* *Cough* Sorry, *Cough*”

Milienia choked on her drink when she heard Nighteye utter this sentence. She had to give her all to not bark in laughter.

'All his lack is a twin-tail and it would be perfect.'

Finally, after calming herself, she wiped a tear out of the corner of her eyes and said,

”Right now, Kuroha is alright. But, I think you should see him soon and discuss with him.”

Nighteye pushed up his glasses and entered in deep thought. Finally, he decided that fleeing was indeed not the way. After hesitating a little, he finally said,

”...Tomorrow. I will call him tomorrow and organize a meeting.”