The Player is a Part-Timer

Chapter 16: Dark Storm Brewing (part 1)

"Kokabiel, I kindly ask you. Stop investigating this matter, and call back your agents for your own and our whole race's sake. You have no idea what powers you are playing with!"

"And what if I refuse?" He sat back in his seat, confident in his own moral victory. "Are you hiding something, dear "friend"? Want to keep this secret for your own greed? Want to hold a possible weapon from your fellow Fallen — Something that might gain us an edge? Securing our future?"

"I would rather say I made a deal to keep you all safe and to keep us all alive. This is not something we can control! I ask you again, stand down!"

"And what if I refuse? Will you stop me? Confront me?"

"If I had to, I would take the necessary steps. Yes..."

"Hmph!" An open threat? This was very unusual from the usually subtle Azazel.

The governor really wanted to keep him away from this something. But he will not relent! He will have his prize! Mere threats can't keep him at bay!

"My warning was given, if you continue your path, I can't help you. All will be on you, and you alone. And I assure you, it will entail consequences you would rather not pay, nor our people." This warning, combined with the man's grim tone, was chilling. Even Kokabiel furrowed his brow. Just what made the fearless Azazel so concerned? Should he really consider his warning? Even he can't put up an act with such credibility!

"No... it is something I must find. A weapon, surely! Something I will use against our enemies. Azazel is just a coward who is too afraid to use this being for his own gain! For our people's sake, I will make this step! Our future will be glorious!"

"That a threat?"

"No, it is just a warning... my only one."

"Oh! Fine! Duly noted." He answered only as such, dismissing the man with just a wave.

"Now, if you excuse me, I am a busy man. Someone must govern our people while you play with your toys."

"Yeah, toys..." Scoffed Azazel, almost offended. "Vali, we are leaving."

"Hmph!" Giving one last look to Kokabiel, then the girl, the two left, leaving the man's office.

"What will you do now?" Asked Mertinia, licking her lollypop. "Will you just give up? His warning sounded quite serious."

"Far from it. This just proved there is something in that city Azazel wants to keep secret. We will step up with our plans and snatch them before him. Prepare yourself."

"Finally, some action!" Jumping up, the girl was giddy; she started to get numb between the constant practice and sitting on her bottom. Ever since she got manhandled that badly she itched for revenge!

Scene Change: Early in the morning: Kuoh Public Park:

"Haah! Haah! Haah!" Aika Kiryu greatly regretted her decision.

Her body was drenched in sweat, her lungs burning, and her heart beating faster than ever. Muscles are screaming in pain, demanding to lie down and do nothing for a few days!

Why did she make herself endure this arduous training? Why would anyone do this?

Her biggest reason? Recently she recognised she had gained some weight. As a prideful girl who was proud of her thin figure, she wanted to get rid of the excess weight as soon as possible!

"Damn, those tasty cakes! It is all Gillian's fault for giving it all to me for free!"

Also, training alone was just lame, and Gillian seemed to be the right person to ask for help regarding this problem of hers.