144 No To Politics! (2/2)
Claudia remained silent for she knew the events which unfolded after he and the slum dwellers left the slum to explore the meteorite.
”Let's change the topic,” Zed placed his palm on the table as a humanoid droid arrived to cleanse the wound, ”Any tasks for Kiba?”
[[Yes.]]
The virtual screen in front of him now displayed the images of multiple women.
[[Your teacher has made multiple requests for you to have a session with his blindfolded wife
”Aha~” Zed smiled as he remembered the feeling of having Vienna in his arms, ”Ryan is truly an ideal husband.”
[[...There are more targets.]]
”Naa,” Zed made a swiping gesture towards the screen, ”As a student, it is my duty to fulfill the request of my teacher.”
[[The request was to Kiba and not Zed.]]
”....”
[[This request is for latter. For now, you have to join Lady Felicity in the academy unless you wish to revisit the dispensary.]]
”Damn!”
Zed rushed out of the house...
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Six hours later~
Zed walked out of the academy along with Felicity.
”Let's go somewhere for a trip,” Felicity said after they reached the parking lot.
”Trip?” Zed was hesitant.
”Yeah,” Felicity looked at him and said, ”Next week would be a good time.”
”There would be no good time if I go with you!” Zed thought inside.
”You will come, right?” Felicity asked.
”Of course,” Zed nodded but inside his heart, he thought, ”Do I have a choice?”
Felicity opened her cell phone to suggest possible locations.
”Felicity!” A voice came from behind.
”?” Zed and Felicity turned around and saw a black-haired young man rushing towards them.
”Cleo?” Zed muttered. He was startled to see her elder brother here.
”I have been waiting for you,” Cleo looked at his watch before continuing, ”We have to hurry.”
”What happened?” Felicity asked.
”Guests have arrived and we have to welcome them,” Cleo hastily answered.
”Bastards,” Felicity cursed in a not-so-lady-like style, ”Just how many guests I have to welcome?!”
”...A lot,” Zed muttered thinking about the report Claudia has shown him.
”Zed is right,” Cleo nodded, ”Father is waiting for us.”
”Why does dad has to be a politician?!” Felicity stomped her feet.
”Politics give influence even over the powerful ones,” Cleo answered with a smile.
Even the strongest mutants have to work under the framework established by the government. No matter how strong one was, they couldn't stand alone against a powerful organization like the government.
The government, in turn, was ruled by the president, the Senate and the world council.
Of course, the world council was the supreme authority but the power enjoyed by the Senate wasn't to be underestimated.
Cleo believed the influence held by their father as a senator was envious worthy. He wished to follow his father's footsteps and become a powerful politician.
For now, he planned to win the mayoral election which would be held in a few months.
”Politics is just an eternal loop without any ends,” Felicity said with a deep sigh, ”I never understood your fascination nor do I have any interest in following father's footsteps.”
”...Your choice,” As Cleo opened the car door with his right hand, the tattoo of Ouroboros was visible, ”Even if you don't like politics, it wouldn't stop pursuing in one way or the other.”
”I don't care,” Felicity took a seat beside in the car. She turned her head towards Zed and said, ”Don't forget the trip next week.”
”Next week?” Celo was startled with a trace of worry visible in his eyes, ”You can't go anywhere next week!”
”Hmm?” Felicity looked at him in confusion.
”T-there is going to be a party where we are invited,” Celo explained in a composed tone, ”All government agents and guests would attend it.”
”Damn!” Felicity's mood was ruined to see her trip plans failing.
Zed, on the other hand, secretly rejoiced...