Hinami had excellent sensory abilities, which were exactly what Louis needed right now, so he wanted to take this opportunity to bring her out with him.
But first, he would have to make arrangements for Ryouko Fueguchi, so Hinami would have nothing to worry about.
After thinking it over, Louis decided to discuss terms with Viper and see whether she would be willing to look after her. The chances were slim, but it was worth a try.
Afterward, he would ask the two of them what they wanted and discuss whether they would stay or leave.
"You want the privileges of a guard without fulfilling a guard's duties... Hmph, you wish." Viper's face was full of disdain. Even if this Ice Mask had some strength, his reach did not extend into her territory.
"I might not have the standing to negotiate, but I should at least have something to trade... If the terms benefit both sides, there should be room for cooperation."
As Louis considered this, he took two blood bags he had prepared out of his coat.
"If we strike a deal, I can bring you 200 milliliters of this every month as an added bonus." Louis glanced at the assortment of cosmetics of varying quality on Viper's cabinet.
"As well as some high-end cosmetics."
Viper seemed to care about her appearance, too. Even under these harsh conditions, she had scavenged all sorts of cosmetics and smeared them on until she looked like a ghost. Even without a mask, it was impossible to tell what she actually looked like.
As for the steep price of high-end products... Hmm... The Tsukiyama Family seemed pretty rich.
He had already wondered where he would get funding after leaving Anteiku, and that had led him to think of Tsukiyama as a potential bankroll.