Seitenshi's Uncertainty (5.2K)

"Right?"

Mahiro rested her chin on her hand, gazing smugly out the window at the slightly dilapidated streets and the newly renovated buildings, and murmured:

"This coffee shop, and all the shops outside, were all set up by these kids themselves."

"Themselves?"

The Seitenshi was somewhat surprised, "Wasn't it you, Mr. Mahiro, who helped with this?"

"No, I don't have that ability either." Mahiro smiled, listening to the rustling of the trees outside the window as the wind blew.

"This is all thanks to these children themselves."

Led by Kayo, the result of the joint efforts of the other children, each contributing their own strengths, was to give these children something to do.

Even after establishing these systems, Kayo specifically issued paper currency that could only circulate within Arcadia.

But when this is mentioned, Mahiro is both amused and embarrassed.

Because the banknotes they use are modeled after the Japanese yen, simply with his portrait replaced on them.

It felt like a public execution.

This was also Kayo's intention; he said that if his portrait was painted on it, no one would be able to forge it.

After all, in the eyes of these children, he was a god.

That's an outrageous reason...

"It feels just like a country..." The Seitenshi also looked out the window, watching the busy children, and remarked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Mahiro paused for a moment, then joked:

"Your Seitenshi, you won't blame me, will you? For building a kingdom of the Cursed Children on your territory."

No, it won't.

The Seitenshi's answer surprised him, and he glanced at the girl in surprise.

"Instead, I'd say I'm very grateful to you, Mr. Mahiro. You've provided a safe haven for these homeless children."

"So, you're admitting that the Tokyo Area is unsafe?"

"..."

The Seitenshi's smile faltered momentarily. She took a slow breath, trying to puff out her cheeks like a child to express her dissatisfaction.

But considering the current situation in the Tokyo Area, they gave up.

She fell silent.

Her hands, which were resting on her seat, unconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt.

But after a moment he slowly loosened his grip, let out a soft sigh, and had to admit what he had said.

"You're right, Mr. Mahiro. Under my incompetent rule, there are indeed many filthy places in the Tokyo Area, and even I... am powerless to change them."

Hearing that she would admit it, Mahiro turned her head and stared at that beautiful, fair face, asking, "So, you failed at what we talked about last time?"

"Um."

The Seitenshi nodded readily.

Since the meeting ended, she has indeed conducted a thorough investigation and discovered quite a few shady dealings.

Many of these cases involved double-dealing and cover-ups, and it seems there is some connection between them and Shihara Senichi, who operates the holmium mine.

But it didn't constitute any evidence, so she couldn't do anything about the father and son in the counter.

After all, they have Tendo Kikunojo them up.

Seeing her so dejected, Mahiro waved his hand, "Never mind, I expected this outcome. So Your Seitenshi, there's no need to look so dejected."

"Let's change the subject. Tell me, who is that timid little girl next to you?"

That's right, this table wasn't just occupied by him and the Seitenshi.

Besides Tina, who was accompanying him, there was also a girl wearing a pointed hat similar to a witch's hat sitting next to the Seitenshi.

Her long white hair was tied into a ponytail with a purple ribbon, hanging down in front of her chest.

Her timid demeanor, coupled with the brim of her hat obscuring her face, made it impossible to see her features clearly.

Upon hearing this, the Seitenshi seemed to remember something, first offering a soft apology, then gently patting the girl's back encouragingly.

"Ah..."

As if in response to stress, the girl practically leaped out of her seat.

Then, realizing he was being too excited, he nervously bowed deeply to them.

"I'm so sorry! I... I... my name is Fuse Midori. I'm... I'm Cursed Children of the cat type, skilled in scent divination!"

And the Seitenshi added on her behalf:

"I met her on my way here. She wanted to come to Arcadia, so I brought her along."

"Yeah?"

Mahiro, somewhat surprised, got up from his seat, squatted down in front of the girl, and gently pressed his hand on her hat.

"Hello, Fuse Midori, I'm Yotsuba Mahiro. I'm sorry I startled you just now," he said gently.

"N-It's okay... Actually... it's my fault..."

Fuse Midori almost buried her face in her chest and under her hat.

Just as I remembered, the girl was still timid and afraid of people.

My impression of Fuse Midori is just as deep as that of Senju Kayo.

Possessing cat genes, perhaps for this reason, her personality is also very kitten-like, and she is also very fast, second only to Aihara Enju.

And on her fingers are retractable claws.

There's also a pair of cute cat ears under the hat.

However, this also leads to a high rate of erosion.

"45.32%..."

Mahiro frowned slightly. Through the "Eidos Eye," he had thoroughly investigated Fuse Midori's secrets.

Even in Arcadia, no child has a higher rate of corruption than Fuse Midori, including Aihara Enju.

Fortunately, Sumire Muroto's improved inhibitor is quite effective.

Moreover, he was also very fortunate, never expecting that this Fuse Midori would actually come here with the Seitenshi Emperor on her own initiative.

Otherwise, he would be quite troubled, not knowing how to win over this cat-eared girl.

As he pondered these matters, Fuse Midori peeked out from under her hat, cautiously observing him, but the moment their eyes met...

She quickly shrank back.

That's so cute.

After observing for a while Fuse Midori let her return to her seat, then he stood up and gestured to Tina that it was her turn.

Tina understood immediately, rose from her seat, walked to the Seitenshi, grasped the hem of her skirt with both hands, and bowed deeply:

"Nice to meet you, Your Majesty the Seitenshi of the Tokyo Area. I am Tina Spoon, formerly IP98, codenamed [Black Wind], the sniper who was previously commissioned to assassinate you."

I am deeply sorry for the mistakes I made before, so I will accept whatever punishment you give me, and I hope Your Seitenshi can forgive me."

The Seitenshi was startled by her words and raised his hand to cover his mouth in surprise.

Her gaze darted back and forth between Tina and Mahiro.

He was completely shocked and astonished.

Chapter 86 The Seitenshi's Confusion (5.2K)

"What's wrong? Are you scared?"

"... Indeed, that's a little bit."

A bitter smile appeared on his delicate face. The Seitenshi's hands, clad in smooth gloves, clenched slightly and then relaxed.

"However, this is very much in line with your style, Mr. Mahiro. I can tell that Miss Tina isn't a bad girl; she must be being manipulated by someone, right?"

The Seitenshi has already forgiven Tina.

Although the commotion was quite large, fortunately there were no casualties, so she did not intend to pursue the matter further.

As for punishment, it's to have her assist Yotsuba Mahiro managing Arcadia while also teaching her to be a good child.

In some ways, this Seitenshi seems to spoil children even more than he did.

And now.

They have left Arcadia.

However, the Seitenshi did not get into her limousine, but instead took Mahiro with him, intending to walk all the way back to the Holy Residence.

It's as if we've moved from ruins to prosperity.

He naturally nodded in response to the Seitenshi's question.

"That's right, Tina is a mechanized soldier, belonging to the <NEXT> series of the American branch."

"Such young children, transformed into mechanical soldiers?"

Even though there have been precedents, it's still heartbreaking to hear about it in person.

They actually used children for experiments...

"Yeah, but don't worry, this won't happen again. That CS guy, Ann Rand, has already been taken down."

Upon hearing this, the Seitenshi was immediately startled, even pausing slightly in his steps, and looked at him with some disbelief.

Then, as if remembering something, he asked seriously:

"So, Mr. Mahiro, you were also the one who made that report about the meteorite that fell in North America?"

"Yes." Mahiro didn't try to hide anything. "Solving problems area by area is too troublesome, so I brought down a meteorite... What's wrong?"

Turning his head, he found that the Seitenshi was already standing in the same spot, staring at him with a solemn gaze.

"... Mr Mahiro, who exactly are you?"

It's one thing to use supernatural abilities to kill Scorpio, but it's another to use mechanical soldiers as an explanation, even if he doesn't admit it.

But now.

Pulling meteorites down from space—that's an aura only gods could create, right?

Who am I?

Mahiro found the question amusing. "Your Seitenshi, didn't I already introduce myself when we first met?"

The Seitenshi recalled the first time he met Yotsuba Mahiro.

That was the first time she had specifically requested a service from a police officer, so she chose Yotsuba Mahiro, who was known for being able to perfectly complete any request.

And when he came to the Holy Residence to see me, this is what he said—

"Nice to meet you, Seitenshi Majesty. I am Yotsuba Mahiro, and I belong to the Tendo Civil Security Agency."

When she asked the other person where they were from and why they had no prior records in the Tokyo Area, she was surprised.

And this is how the other party replied:

"I am a body-adjusting mage from the Fourth Laboratory."

The Seitenshi sighed.

"Mr. Mahiro, please tell me the truth. After investigation, there is no record of a 'Fourth Laboratory' anywhere in Japan, and magicians... aren't those things only in fairy tales? Please don't try to fool me with this kind of nonsense, okay?"

"Of course you can't find it."

Mahiro held his head in his hands and replied matter-of-factly, "The reason is simple: I'm not from this world."