Chapter 98: Even if you didn't say it, I'd do it (3/3)
At Luo Shu's shout, everyone on the squad except those holding the high ground converged from all directions. As they did, Luo Shu issued orders with practiced ease:
"Three teams, prioritize removing the Demon's corpse. This is extremely valuable research material. Then send one team into the villa to check things out, and have another team call the medics over."
"Oh, right, send a squad up ahead to see whether that Young Lady from the Kannagi family has actually left. If she turns back, signal immediately and pull out. Move fast, fast!"
After issuing all those orders, Luo Shu took a specially made phone out of his pocket. He didn't dial, because Tachibana Kirika was already on the line:
"As you requested, Chief, I talked her into leaving. So far, nothing unexpected has happened."
"Speaking of which, where did you sweet-talk that outside help into coming from, Chief? She took down a Demon that vicious in a single slash. How terrifying~"
Hearing Luo Shu's words, Tachibana Kirika gave a chuckle on the other end:
"She's Shinka's next family head, with an inherited weapon rated at least a 'level-three hazardous item.' Of course she's strong. It would be strange if she weren't."
"And don't let her youth fool you. Plenty of national-level Sorcerers aren't as strong as she is. Getting her to come this time, hehe, that's a good sign."
"By the way, you didn't get into any trouble with her, did you?"
"Of course not! I kept her perfectly happy. I practically bowed down before her." At that, Luo Shu hastily added, "I did mention that Chiba Prefecture would give her a cash reward for dealing with the Demon, though. Speaking of which, Chief, do I get a