The Player is a Part-Timer

Chapter 17: Dark Storm Brewing (part 2)

If he had to compare, it is almost like standing near an uncaged beast who just minded its own business. It is peaceful, currently, but who knows when they will jump at you and mangle you apart?

[I don't blame you, partner; she and her brother are giving me the same creepy feeling.]

"Huh? What do you mean?" Raising his hand, the green jewel that was the core of his Gear appeared.

[I mean, I feel like an apex predator staring down on me when she is near — and that's something considering I clashed with the mightiest beings this world can offer.]

"You mean she is not human?"

[I am not sure. Possibly yes, possibly no. I've met strong humans throughout history. But neither of them gave me this level of creep. Only a very few beings managed to do the same. She was one of them. Her brother is not to be underestimated either. By the way, do you know that the Rorschach guy managed to speak with me? Crazy!]

"Huh? You two spoke?" Issei blinked, glancing at the shifting girls on his sides. He needs to keep it silent, or else he will disturb them.

[Yeah, he is quite an interesting guy. We chatted with him for quite a long– Oh! Crap! I shouldn't have told you this!]

"Wait!? What!?" He shouted out loud.

"Ise...?"

"I-It is nothing..." Crap, he once more almost woke them up.

"Why didn't you tell me this before? What did the two of you speak about?"

[Well, firstly, he asked me not to tell you about this. Secondly, I tried to speak with you for a long time, but you were not yet strong enough to hear my voice back then, so I clamped at the first opportunity. Being sealed in this thing is boring, you know? I wanted to speak with someone already!]

"That still didn't explain it. Regardless, what did the two of you chat about?"

[Oh well, as you already know, I can tell you about it. He mostly asked about me and stuff about the past. Mostly I can't really answer because I forgot about them — that stuff happened so long ago, I kinda forgot them. You know, it was quite refreshing speaking to someone who at least appreciated who I am, and spoke to me with the respect my power deserves. Unlike you brats, he understood how awesome I am!]

It was almost like the ancient dragon suffocated his sob. Being sealed and not being cherished for long must be hard on him.

"Well, I think you are still awesome, but please, tell me if something like this happens again." Issei tried to comfort the morose dragon, sweatdropping nonetheless about how he got to know such important information just because the dragon slipped up!

But really! Wasn't this important enough to tell him?

[Thanks, partner, I do my best.]

"So, any advice? Regarding the whole situation?"

[Yeah, sure, don't be stupid, and please, avoid her if possible. She gives me the creeps.]

"Very helpful..." Considering they attended the same class, it will be easier said than done.

Turning on his back, Issei closed his eyes, trying to get some shut-eye before his duties started again, or his heart killed him while squeezed by these two beauties.

...

Meanwhile, while Issei and the rest recuperated after their daily travail, something brewed outside.

"We arrived; how should we proceed?"

Several shady figures stepped out from the teleportation circle, just outside a certain café.