(I can't take it anymore, kids... I'm laughing so hard I can't breathe. Anyone who can hold back their laughter during this chapter is a genius.)
Seeing Vane's confident demeanor, Irene was now somewhat unsure.
"Since that's the case..."
Irene wasn't completely swayed by Vane's "glorious salvation" theory; she grasped the core logic.
"You could have simply explained the situation to Miss Skadi directly, instead of resorting to this coercive method."
"Your Inquisitor, you are unaware of this..."
Upon hearing this, Vane sighed heavily.
"Poor Skadi has been brainwashed by the evil Aegir! Plus, she's a bit simple-minded..."
"If you tell her directly (that your boss is a bad person), she won't believe you. Instead, she might think you're trying to sow discord and fight you to the death!"
Vane looked helpless, then suddenly became indignant.
"Not only that... they not only used Skadi as a source of manpower, but also subjected her to inhumane exploitation!"
Vane took a step closer and lowered his voice:
"They actually... entrusted Skadi with maintaining the entire city's electrical system all by herself!"
"The power grid of an entire city! This is clearly treating people like livestock!"
Irene's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.
Circuit maintenance in a city?
Even though she didn't know much about this, she was clear that it would require a large number of people working together.
Unless Miss Skadi is a legendary electrician... to put someone in this position is absolute enslavement and exploitation!
The bird's sense of justice was ignited, and a tragic image flashed in her mind: a frail (Skadi:?) girl wearily traversing cold, mechanical pipes, silently enduring immense pressure.
"I see..."
Irene's voice carried a hint of indignation.
"If this is true, Miss Skadi's situation is indeed very bad. But..." She still had doubts.
Is Aegir really that bad?
"Cough cough!"
Vane coughed twice tactically, then felt guilty for the "artistic embellishment" for two and a half seconds.
"Of course!" Vane shook his head in anguish.
"The evil Aegir! They are arrogant, cold-hearted, and ruthless in achieving their goals! They're even so despicable as to bully innocent robot vacuums!"
"A... a robot vacuum cleaner?"
"That's right! She's the kind of hardworking, conscientious, and adorable girl who just wants to keep the floor clean!"
Vane was filled with righteous indignation.
"It can transform a robot vacuum cleaner into Terra terminator that sweeps Daichi!"
"In some ways, Aegir is the mastermind behind the destruction of the world!"
Seeing the steam rising from Irene's head, Vane pressed his advantage, patting his chest and saying:
"Unlike me! I resolved a world-ending crisis the moment I arrived! Compared to the evil Aegir, my future looks incredibly bright!"
Irene's wariness began to waver under Vane's twisted logic and fallacies.
Perhaps it wouldn't be too late to ask Miss Skadi about the situation in person after she's brought in, before making a judgment?
Seeing the hesitation and contemplation in Irene's eyes, Vane silently gave himself a victory sign.
Irene looked up, Vane immediately resumed his expression.
"Mr. Vane, is Miss Skadi... someone very important to you?"
"Huh? Why do you ask that?" Vane blinked, trying to play dumb.
"If it weren't something extremely important, why would you take such a risk?" Irene's expression turned serious again.
"You yourself said she's an Aegir soldier. Forcibly taking her away is no longer just a personal dispute, but a serious provocation against Aegir state institutions. Aren't you afraid of incurring Aegir retaliation?"
Ah, they probably don't have time for me right now...
Vane thought to himself, but immediately put on a righteous and awe-inspiring expression.
"That's because—I'm an upright, kind, and courageous person!"
He stood up straight, his voice strong and clear.
"Although we might have had a little misunderstanding before, you don't really think I'm some kind of pervert, do you? No way, no way?"
"Huh? Haha... How... how could that be?"
Irene gave a dry laugh, but her gaze involuntarily drifted to the side.
Vane: "..."
He squinted and stared silently at Irene.
"Ahem!" Feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, Irene quickly changed the subject.
"Now that we've decided to 'communicate,' it's crucial that we gain Miss Skadi's trust."
"Yes! I've already prepared a complete plan for this!"
Vane immediately picked up the conversation, straightening his chest again.
"The key lies in what you say on the first meeting! You need to break down her preconceived notions while simultaneously building initial trust and rapport!"
"Translate these into Aegir, and I'll deliver them!"
Irene stared at Vane speechlessly.
"Who is this (darling)?"
"It's to make myself seem more approachable~"
"Then this one (whom I've always admired) is..."
"Oh, just tell me if you can translate it?"
Vane chose to play the rogue, and Irene nodded dejectedly, feeling like she'd been tricked.
"Yo-ho! Soldier Irene! My future happiness is in your hands!"
"Can I refuse...?"
"Da me~"
"Well--"
Irene sighed and handed the translated text to Vane.
"These words are in Aegir..."
--dudu--
After memorizing the translated Aegir, Vane immediately had Bloodline Heir lead the way to the nearest rendezvous point.
"Mr. Vane... please stop shaking me, I'm getting dizzy!"
Irene pressed down on Vane, who was pacing back and forth, feeling a bit resentful and disappointed in him.
"You prepared such bold words... why did you suddenly panic when we're about to meet?"
"Tsk... this is probably what a husband feels when he's waiting outside the delivery room for his wife to give birth."
"That's such a strange analogy! Aren't you overreacting?!"
Irene sighed and straightened Vane's collar.
"Rest assured! You are in perfect condition right now!"
"Oh! I won't let Mother Irene down!"
"I'm not your mother! I have no expectations!" Irene, her cheeks flushed, punched Vane.
"Mr. Vane! If you keep this up, I'm really going to start to suspect you're a psychopath!"
"Ahem! You spoke too quickly!"
Vane took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
Ahead, a crimson wave surged forth.
The Bloodline Heir brought a massive cocoon platform ashore, Vane felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that his target was within it.
"Mr. Vane, shouldn't we release Miss Skadi first?"
"No, I think we both need some time to adjust."
Vane cleared his throat, walked up to the cocoon, and began speaking in a greasy tone—
"Darling~"
As soon as she said it, Irene trembled for a moment, hugging her arms, and looked enviously at the unconscious teacher beside her.
Vane himself felt a little awkward, but fortunately, he was speaking Aegir, which made it more acceptable.
"Please do not be afraid. I am not your enemy, but the guiding star that has come for you, a companion who has come to help you break free from invisible shackles."
Irene's lips twitched slightly, but she still forced herself to listen.
"In order to see you, I had no choice but to use some forceful methods. Please forgive my impatience..."
"Perhaps you're wondering why I wanted to see you..."
"Do you know what cold and cruel truth lies hidden beneath the glamorous exterior of the 'homeland' you serve?"
"They weave your glory with lies, use tasks to cover up their exploitation of you, and even push you towards a tragic fate..."
This sounded somewhat like "revealing the truth," and Irene nodded.
"Perhaps you don't understand me, but I already know everything about you..."
As Vane got into the zone, his tone became increasingly gentle, and Irene involuntarily moved a little further away.
"Here, all around me, lies a future full of hope!"
"Your brilliance should not be buried by the deep sea; your strength deserves to be used for a greater cause!"
"Darling, perhaps you still have doubts, but please don't attack me. We can be any kind of relationship... but we will never be enemies!"
"Hmm... what time is it now?"
Dario woke up at an inopportune moment, Vane glared at him before immediately speeding up.
"If you're willing, I'll tell you the truth;"
If you'd like, I'd like to invite you to join me;
If you wish... please gently place your hand on the outer shell.
After a long wait, under the tense gaze of Vane, the scrutinizing gaze of Irene, and the bewildered gaze of Dario.
A palm lightly touched Vane's hand, which was covered by calluses.
Vane trembled with excitement and whispered in a low voice:
"Please step back a little, I'm coming in..."
The shadow on the cocoon faded, Vane gave the order to the Bloodline Heir.
The crimson cocoon split open in the middle, and a light mist of water spread out to both sides.
Vane was thrilled, his eyes fixed on the center.
"Honey, how does it feel to be on land?"
"Splash--"
The sound of water suddenly rang out, Vane shifted his gaze slightly in annoyance.
Which foolish Bloodline Heir to disturb us at this time...?
Skadi: OMO
Vane: "..."
No!? What are you doing here!?
A sense of foreboding suddenly arose in Vane's heart.
If Skadi isn't inside, then who is!?
The cocoon continued to open, and a human figure could now be seen through the fog.
Thank goodness it was a person... my foot!!
That's way too tall!
Laurentina? Doesn't seem like it!
Could it be Gladiia?
Recalling the cold face in the story, Vane's expression became somewhat awkward.
Oh well! It's just that the things I said were a little too cheesy!
I can handle it!
Vane's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at the figure in the mist.
So you absolutely must have Gladiia!
Definitely!!
As the fog continued to dissipate, veins were bulging on Vane's neck.
No, isn't that right? Other hunters will do too...
No... she's a female hunter! As long as she's a female hunter!!
The cocoon continued to open to both sides, and its massive form caused the glint in Vane's eyes to fade.
Haha... Male hunter it is, as long as it's not that guy.
As long as it's not that guy!!
Vane's expression was contorted; his face was contorted into a grotesque grimace.
Finally, the fog dissipated, and the cocoon opened.
White hair, red eyes, black hunter's outfit, and extremely skilled in combat.
Wow! It's a face mask!
Vane must be incredibly excited!
Vane: "..." (loses his/her attention)
Ulpianus: Disgusted face (jpg)
Taking a deep breath of the dry land air, Ulpianus uttered his first words.
"I'm going to throw up..."
Irene: "He said he's going to throw up..."
"Don't translate at a time like this!"
Vane suddenly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and heavily covered the cocoon with it.
Ulpianus reacted immediately and pried open the two sides from the inside.
"You're the mastermind behind all this?! You're disgusting..."
"Shut up!!"
Vane's already vivid red eyes now looked as if they were about to bleed.
No... I've already shed tears of blood!!
Unleashing his physical potential, Vane abruptly closed the cocoon.
Grab it, lift it up, and kick it away.
As the cocoon fell into the sea, the entire coastline fell silent.
Irene: Shocked. jpg
Dario: Confused + Shocked (jpg)
Skadi: Confusion + Shock + Fear (jpg)
The sea breeze brings the salty sound of the waves.
Vane, who had been standing still, suddenly reacted. He turned around, scratched his head, and looked at the group with a puzzled expression.
Who are you?
"Mr. Vane ..."
Irene looked at Vane, who was pretending to have amnesia, with disdain, and delivered the fatal blow in Vane's increasingly desperate eyes.
"You really are a pervert."
"Ya-me--!"
Near the coast, the Bloodline Heir, hearing Vane's loud shout, nodded happily and began to chat among themselves.
[It seems Ishar-mla is very pleased with this gift!]
[This is truly a scene from a history department; let's record this memory in the We Many.]
[To prevent loss, please send a copy to each Firstborn as well.]
[Agreed~]