The Player is a Part-Timer

Chapter 14: A Foolish Little Star

Azazel asked her during her last visit: not to take him out until he finds what he plans.

"Wonder what the old guy has in store for him? Ah! Whatever! I am too nice, I know. I just let him do his stuff. I hope it will be at least interesting." She can't help it; Azazel was useful and fun when he was not annoying. This much she can do for him.

"Well... that generous amount of payment Azazel offered in exchange for this little favor was also a reason. Though, it would be a lot easier torturing Koka-san, using mind reading techniques, or indoctrinating him to tell the truth about his plans. But, oh well..." As the catchphrase goes: Customer wants, the customer gets! He wanted to do the job himself. So, she simply let him do the dirty work.

"You are bluffing!"

"Am I?" She stuck her tongue. "Care to risk it?"

"Tch!"

"...But you know what?" Gillian straightened her posture, patting down the phantom dust from her uniform.

"You have balls, personally coming here and asking for the sword — even threatening me. I like you. You are certainly more straightforward than Az-kun." She always needed to look out for that guy, or he might do something she didn't expect.

"Well, at least he provides some mental stimulation. Without him, it would surely be more boring to be around." Gillian thought while mentally shaking her head.

It was odd. She wanted to be left alone and have a calm life. Yet, at the same time, she also carved some challenge, some stimulus, the feeling of danger!

Was it due to her race's nature? Or some other reason? Even she couldn't quite tell, and it was scary!

"..."

Raising his brow, Kokabiel doesn't know if he should consider Gillian's comparison praise or rather as a mockery.

"...That's why I have an offer for you."

"An offer?" Just what this girl played? He couldn't quite tell, but he felt it was better to listen to what she wants. "I am listening."

"A little game. I give you rules to follow and three chances to make mistakes before I make my move. That's all you get." Gillian raised her hand with three fingers open.

She promised Azazel she would leave him alone, but she also needed to draw a line! If this guy makes too much noise around the town. That might be bad for her too.

"Sorry, Az-kun..."

"You know what? I don't even count your girlfriend's weak attempt to destroy my shop that night. Or, your behavior tonight — that's how nice I am. We start fresh! So, want to play? Follow the rules, and I don't tell anyone about your visit tonight. Violate three times, and consequences will follow."

"You little...!?"

"Please allow me to kill her!" The girl already summoned her mechanical scythe, transforming the black bag she carried with herself. The magical tattoo on her black started to glow up slowly, gathering power.

She can't help it! She can't contain herself anymore!

This perverted "mage" ticked her out without stopping! Not to speak, she had enough wasting so much time here.

"Really nice weapon..." Gillian eyed the scythe with some morbid curiosity.

"You think you can play with us and get away with it?"

"Hmm... probably." 'Pang!' Mertinia swung her scythe, only to Kokabiel summon a sword of light and stop it.

"Kokabiel!? What are you doing?"