Pray for me then
A few days had passed since the M-Meeting.
Neito, alongside Tsurugi was gathering power for the newly founded Company: Slayer.
Crimson, Santäna, Metallica Okinawa branch as well as the forces Tsurugi managed to gather in his abscence. With this forces as its main fighting power, several of them were augmented as modified humans.
Tsurugi was the vice-president, while Niina acted as the general manager. Niina could have been his aide or strategist, but he decided that he would give those roles to more suited individuals.
Anice was his connecton to Crimson, so she was his secretary.
The had Crimson’s [Over-Technology], the amphibious Santaana, Johny Rockway who was adept in magic and several others.
This was what the company [Slayer] had.
No doubt this company was strong. They were a few, but they were an embodiment of darkness.
They did all of the necessary preparations underground.
(TLN: Author uses 水面下 which means underwater as to the proposed “underground”)
Before they could revolt, they still needed to take care of one last detail.
[…Only “that” matter remains then Boss?]
Neito was currently in a ‘executives only’ room.
Only him and Tsurugi were in that room. It was already very late, but as they sat of the sofa, they were checking if all the necessary preparations had been done.
[…Yeah, to be honest, I really don’t like it…]
Receiving Tsrugi’s words, Neito rolled on the sofa.
[Well, It can’t be helped… but you were the one who suggested this Boss. Even I didn’t think of it]
[That may be the case but… When it come to it, how do I say this… that, yeah that…]
Neito let out a sigh.
He knew it himself. In order for Slayer’s invasion to be successful, they needed him.
He just didn’t like him.
Neito always did what needed to be done. He never regreted his decision. Defeat them when needed, betray them when needed.
It was for his objective, and what Niina called his “serious mode”, was when he let the black flame in him burn bright without hesitation.
That was that.
The people surrounding him must have misunderstood him, or in a way, he must have been exaggerated. In truth, Neito was a coward and a loser. He tried his best not to look like one though.
That was how Neito thought of himself.
There were times when he felt disgusted with himself, and he still had a hard time dealing with women. If Niina knew his past experience with women, no doubt he would be made fun of.
This was this.
[By the way I embarrassed myself in front of the other executives… Thinking about it now makes me want to shrink… I’m surprised how I made it through. They were really scary… Raz-san was way too big, and the consultant Hamet looked like a ghost…]
Neito took a sip of coffee and stared at a distance idly.
[Hmph, that part of you never changes]
Tsurugi was smiling in a nihilistic.
They were somehow off topic now. No, it was Neito fault that it happened.
Exculding “that” matter, everything was proceeding ahead of schedule, and it could be said that they were allowed a brief break. But, he wanted everything done as soon as possible nonetheless.
As he was thinking of returning to the previous discussion,
[Good work~su, It’s me, can I come in? I’m coming in~]
(TLN: Err, trying out if ~su could match his carefree attitude… Imagine Lapusregina from Overlord… but a guy)
A high pitched voice sounded off.
Knock, announced himself to the room, as well as enter the room. He did all three at once. While inside the main office’s executive area, they were still having a meeting.
Even with Neito who was “an individual with evil charisma”, and Tsurugi, who was called the “victorious general” inside the room, there was only one person who could enter so casually.
[… Niina, you… ummm… you should wait for an answer before you enter the room]
[Sorry ’bout that. Well, calm down.. Do you want some Macademia Chocolate Nuts?]
[You really took a vacation to Hawaii huh? I’m surprised you still managed to do that in this situation]
While Neito was away, Niina alongside Anice took command of Crimson in the United States. Since it was time for the company [Slayer] to rise, he called him over from the states.
But as soon as Niina heard of the plan on the phone, he said “it’s wasteful if our allowance given by the main office went unspent” so he decided to stop over at Hawaii before comming to Japan.
[Hm? Of course. It’s okay, work is work, and I already have done all the necessary preparations]
It’s true that he already prepared the funds and other necessary preparations in secret before going on vacation, so he might deserve it after all.
That was very Niina-like of him.
“If we fail we’ll die right?” that was his words when he told him of the plan.
“If we succeed I’m going to be an executive right? I can finally flex all I want, and the pay will be unlike when I was hired!” that was the words he said in the middle of his small vacation.
The atmosphere in the room lightened as Niina entered with a smile. It was weird that he cheered them up.
[Fu~, It’s been a while Niina]
[Oh! Tsurrugi-san! It’s been a while too!]
[I heared about your exploits in the states. You’ve grown as a man huh?]
[No~ Well? That’s true!]
[You look tan too]
[Of course, maybe like this? or this?]
Both of them acted weird, after all, it had been a while since they held a conversation due to work.
[And? What were you doing? Were you having a meeting?]
[Yeah, You came in at the right time.]
Hearing Neito’s words, Niina stared into the table which had several articles pertaining to the topic.
[*sigh* You’ve already discussed that much, it should be fine]
He didn’t know whether he was getting used to it, but Niina’s attitude put Neito at ease. In the span of a few seconds, he grasped the entire situation with ease. Neito secretly wished if Niina would give some of that talent to him.
[A~nd thats that, why don’t we go out for a drink?]
Hearing Niina’s remark, Neito looked at Tsurugi.
It was already very late, an to be frank he was already tired. Not to mention he was also hungry and wanted ad drink.
[… You’re really hopeless… Then let’s go Boss]
[… Yeah]
Neito and Tsurugi gave off a sigh and stood up from their seats with a face of relief.
**
[Oww]
Neito instinctively pulled back.
[Ten minutes hasnt even passed Senpai, of course it’s going to be hot]
[What’s hot will always be hot]
[… I’m just getting started]
There were three of them. They only each had a towel to cover themselves.
They were inside a high temperature room.
Before they would go out for drinks, Tsurugi suggested something unexpected.
Since they had been working non-stop for the past week, they wanted to relive their stress.
“At times like this, this was very handy. Alchohol tastes good after you exerted effort in your work. Alchohol serves as a refresher to your body” This was what Tsurugi said.
It was unusual for Tsurugi to say something as this, but Neito didn’t have any experience in the matter, so he thought he must be right. He went together with him,
to the Sauna.
[… Will this really take the stress off Tsurugi?]
[Indeed, it’s come out really nice]
Coincidentaly, there were no other people other than Neito’s group in the sauna.
Neito, who was reaching his limit, put up a nervous pose, grasping his hands on his legs.
Niina on the otherhand was still taking it easy talking nonchalantly.
Tsurugi folded his arms and sat quietly as he closed his eyes.
[By the way Senpai, have spoken with Maki-san since you arrived in Japan?]
[Yeah… A bit]
[……]
Niina had started his train of chit chat. It was a way to take his mind of the heat, so Neito didn’t mind.
[What happened at that hotel? Ah-, you at least had a meal together right?]
[Ah- Yeah, we did]
[… I heared that the Boss brought her to a separate room after that]
[Ha?! Are you serious?!]
‘Shit, it came to this after all’
[Senpai… Could it be… you-]
[I’m gonna transform]
[Okay-, sorry ’bout asking]
There were some parts he wanted to keep from the two of them, so he decided to cut off the conversation as soon as possible.
[… Instead of the Boss, what about you? Niina, you’re already twenty four aren’t you?]
[Yeah, but twenty four isn’t that young anymore. I do have a regular girlfriend. Ah, she’s a new one, unlike the previous one I told you about]
[You’re kidding me!]
[Eh? You didn’t know Senpai? Even Tsurugi-san has a woman right? It may sound complicated, but I had many experiences with my previous exs]
[…No… But isn’t kinda obvious]
[Fu~…]
A conversation similar to what had been discussed continued for a while.
As surprising as it was, Niina had different girlfriends. One in Okinawa, one in Tokyo, and one in New York.
From Neito’s view, he wanted to ask “were they your lovers?” but that much would be obvious.
Niina was smart and knew all sorts of things. Niina, who was charismatic and good with converstions would surely appeal to most women.
Tsurugi on the otherhand had a “way to handle women”. He was extremely gentleman-like and had his way of attracting a female.
Neito now confirmed that Niina who he branded as “Mr. Person” had a girlfriend.
He knew beforehand that Tsurugi was famous with women. He was good with words, and always had a way to make women worry about him without saying a word. And he did it with profeciency. Of course he would be popular.
Thoughts like ‘unlike me, my subordinates are…’ usually popped up in him
[… And Tsurugi has an amazing physique as usual]
Tsurugi, who was sitting beside him was sprouting his muscles in the nude. He wasn’t a really ‘ripped’ to a sense, but his muscles had been well trained and toned to his line of work. Normally, that couldn’t be seen with the clothes he wore, but now it can be throughoutly be seen.
[Is that the case?]
[‘thats no joke. It’s too ripped]
Niina on the other hand looked at himself. In Neito’s opinion, Niina had more of a model’s body.
Neito trained everyday. While he was in the General Affairs Department, He always allocted a day solely dedicated to training.
He was formerly a NEET afterall, there was no way he could gain muscles that fast.
[How did you achieve that kind of body?]
[It’s impossible for you Boss. It’s a matter of body frame and bone structure]
[You don’t have to be frank about it. I’m really depressed by that]
[Woah there Senpai, You sure you don’t want to ask me how I did it? You would be more popular with women if you did]
[Ah, Yeah… Oww, it’s really getting too hot for me. I might feint anytime]
[We’re not done yet. We still have to bathe after this, and then go back in the sauna. Doing three sets is the most basic]
Time passed.
The sound of steam swirling accompanied them as the three of them kept talking.
After the topic of women and muscles, next came the topic of secrets and occasionally the topic of work.
The three of them stood on top of the ‘Evil’ corporate ladder, but now they were relaxed, and spoke like high-school boys on a vacation night.
**
[…Fu~aah… I’m so sleepy]
Neito gulped down a halfed glass of alchohol.
After following Tsurugi’s suggestion, they headed off to the oden shop.
The first glass of beer tasted better than usual, cooling him off.
‘That was really refreshing!’ or ‘It’s really hits you when you’re thristy’, now he understood what those beer tasters meant.
The alchohol relieved his tired body, spreading goodness all throughout it.
This was a shop he was familiar with. They sat randomly, and they didn’t need to be mindful of their bahaviours.
He was reminiscing the moment.
[One more~su]
Niina was already firing himself up.
[Taisho, a cold one please]
Tsurugi switched from beer to Japanese Sake.
After that, the conversation drifted into discussing Niina’s time in Hawaii as well as Tsurugi’s time back in the italian mafia. Meanwhile Neito talked about manga.
Niina was talking nonstop and Tsurugi followed with his reserved replies. To Neito, spending time with this weird bunch was fun.
This was a oden shop with an oden themed menu. Tonight, he ordered Miso Katsu for dinner. Since the owner was from Nagoya, the reflected a Nagoya accent too.
After two hours of drnking, Niina was drunk and was sleeping on the counter.
[… He’s hopeless as usual.]
Saying those words, Tsurugi covered Niina with his coat.
[I’ll be having another one before heading back then]
[Okay]
Tsurugi took out a cigarette and in between his middle and index finger. He then raised his other index finger and lit the cigarette.
‘Shu~’ sounded off as the cigar was lit.
[That’s amazing. Is that a byproduct of the modification?]
[Indeed, I practiced doing this without completely transforming. It’s useful in situations like this]
‘I trained for it’ Tsurugi said it so casually. Most likely it had some value in combat.
Tsurugi puffed a smoke and took a sip of his cup. Neito offered to pour for him.
[Thank you. A cup to you too then Boss]
[Thanks]
Japanese Sake was poured into his cup. He drank it all in one instance. Tonight was really fun.
But he decided om something after today.
[Hey Tsurugi]
[Yes?]
[I’ll be visiting a grave tomorrow. The grave of my saviour.]
He had been busy ever since he returned to Japan, and it may have already late, but he had to do it.
[Indeed, it’s better for you to do that]
He already had spoken to Tsurugi about his saviour. ‘I would have like to meet him’ is how Tsurugi responded.
[And after that is done, I’ll take care of ‘that’]
‘That’. It involved something needed to be done in order for the new organization ‘Slayer’ to rise up.
Their company was composed of a small number of elites, people with special equipment, and trustworthy subordinates. It was almost complete.
There was one thing they were missing.
Tsurugi, Niina and Anice were his subordinates in the company [Slayer] and Neito would normally stand on top. But he already planned to have two people stand on top of the company. He needed someone who could manage and coordinate the entire company.
Normally, nobody would want two people standing as a head of a company. In their case, it was impossible not to do so.
There was no way that man would agree to work under him.
That person would stand on top of the company together with him.
He had the talent of which Neito didn’t posses.
If he didn’t, [Slayer] would crumble to ashes.
In order to complete the puzzle, that man was needed as the final piece.
‘That man is strong, I’ll admit that.’
[I’ll talk to him directly tomorrow]
[… That would be the most wises course of action]
‘It’s me and him that will be pulling [Slayer] together.
As they would traverse that path, they can finally settle things between them. It needed to happen.
When he started facing off with other forces or evil, or was it when they first met, this had been coming to both of them. They were going to settle it once and for all.
But first, it was a question whether that man will see the picture Neito is portraying.
There was no other way than to stick his hand in it himself.
On the other hand, could devise a plan.
[Well, pray for me then]
[Indeed. Then, cheers]
This was the fourth time they raised a cup to himself, his manliness was raised to 100%.
Pray for me then
A few days had passed since the M-Meeting.
Neito, alongside Tsurugi was gathering power for the newly founded Company: Slayer.
Crimson, Santäna, Metallica Okinawa branch as well as the forces Tsurugi managed to gather in his abscence. With this forces as its main fighting power, several of them were augmented as modified humans.
Tsurugi was the vice-president, while Niina acted as the general manager. Niina could have been his aide or strategist, but he decided that he would give those roles to more suited individuals.
Anice was his connecton to Crimson, so she was his secretary.
The had Crimson’s [Over-Technology], the amphibious Santaana, Johny Rockway who was adept in magic and several others.
This was what the company [Slayer] had.
No doubt this company was strong. They were a few, but they were an embodiment of darkness.
They did all of the necessary preparations underground.
(TLN: Author uses 水面下 which means underwater as to the proposed “underground”)
Before they could revolt, they still needed to take care of one last detail.
[…Only “that” matter remains then Boss?]
Neito was currently in a ‘executives only’ room.
Only him and Tsurugi were in that room. It was already very late, but as they sat of the sofa, they were checking if all the necessary preparations had been done.
[…Yeah, to be honest, I really don’t like it…]
Receiving Tsrugi’s words, Neito rolled on the sofa.
[Well, It can’t be helped… but you were the one who suggested this Boss. Even I didn’t think of it]
[That may be the case but… When it come to it, how do I say this… that, yeah that…]
Neito let out a sigh.
He knew it himself. In order for Slayer’s invasion to be successful, they needed him.
He just didn’t like him.
Neito always did what needed to be done. He never regreted his decision. Defeat them when needed, betray them when needed.
It was for his objective, and what Niina called his “serious mode”, was when he let the black flame in him burn bright without hesitation.
That was that.
The people surrounding him must have misunderstood him, or in a way, he must have been exaggerated. In truth, Neito was a coward and a loser. He tried his best not to look like one though.
That was how Neito thought of himself.
There were times when he felt disgusted with himself, and he still had a hard time dealing with women. If Niina knew his past experience with women, no doubt he would be made fun of.
This was this.
[By the way I embarrassed myself in front of the other executives… Thinking about it now makes me want to shrink… I’m surprised how I made it through. They were really scary… Raz-san was way too big, and the consultant Hamet looked like a ghost…]
Neito took a sip of coffee and stared at a distance idly.
[Hmph, that part of you never changes]
Tsurugi was smiling in a nihilistic.
They were somehow off topic now. No, it was Neito fault that it happened.
Exculding “that” matter, everything was proceeding ahead of schedule, and it could be said that they were allowed a brief break. But, he wanted everything done as soon as possible nonetheless.
As he was thinking of returning to the previous discussion,
[Good work~su, It’s me, can I come in? I’m coming in~]
(TLN: Err, trying out if ~su could match his carefree attitude… Imagine Lapusregina from Overlord… but a guy)
A high pitched voice sounded off.
Knock, announced himself to the room, as well as enter the room. He did all three at once. While inside the main office’s executive area, they were still having a meeting.
Even with Neito who was “an individual with evil charisma”, and Tsurugi, who was called the “victorious general” inside the room, there was only one person who could enter so casually.
[… Niina, you… ummm… you should wait for an answer before you enter the room]
[Sorry ’bout that. Well, calm down.. Do you want some Macademia Chocolate Nuts?]
[You really took a vacation to Hawaii huh? I’m surprised you still managed to do that in this situation]
While Neito was away, Niina alongside Anice took command of Crimson in the United States. Since it was time for the company [Slayer] to rise, he called him over from the states.
But as soon as Niina heard of the plan on the phone, he said “it’s wasteful if our allowance given by the main office went unspent” so he decided to stop over at Hawaii before comming to Japan.
[Hm? Of course. It’s okay, work is work, and I already have done all the necessary preparations]
It’s true that he already prepared the funds and other necessary preparations in secret before going on vacation, so he might deserve it after all.
That was very Niina-like of him.
“If we fail we’ll die right?” that was his words when he told him of the plan.
“If we succeed I’m going to be an executive right? I can finally flex all I want, and the pay will be unlike when I was hired!” that was the words he said in the middle of his small vacation.
The atmosphere in the room lightened as Niina entered with a smile. It was weird that he cheered them up.
[Fu~, It’s been a while Niina]
[Oh! Tsurrugi-san! It’s been a while too!]
[I heared about your exploits in the states. You’ve grown as a man huh?]
[No~ Well? That’s true!]
[You look tan too]
[Of course, maybe like this? or this?]
Both of them acted weird, after all, it had been a while since they held a conversation due to work.
[And? What were you doing? Were you having a meeting?]
[Yeah, You came in at the right time.]
Hearing Neito’s words, Niina stared into the table which had several articles pertaining to the topic.
[*sigh* You’ve already discussed that much, it should be fine]
He didn’t know whether he was getting used to it, but Niina’s attitude put Neito at ease. In the span of a few seconds, he grasped the entire situation with ease. Neito secretly wished if Niina would give some of that talent to him.
[A~nd thats that, why don’t we go out for a drink?]
Hearing Niina’s remark, Neito looked at Tsurugi.
It was already very late, an to be frank he was already tired. Not to mention he was also hungry and wanted ad drink.
[… You’re really hopeless… Then let’s go Boss]
[… Yeah]
Neito and Tsurugi gave off a sigh and stood up from their seats with a face of relief.
**
[Oww]
Neito instinctively pulled back.
[Ten minutes hasnt even passed Senpai, of course it’s going to be hot]
[What’s hot will always be hot]
[… I’m just getting started]
There were three of them. They only each had a towel to cover themselves.
They were inside a high temperature room.
Before they would go out for drinks, Tsurugi suggested something unexpected.
Since they had been working non-stop for the past week, they wanted to relive their stress.
“At times like this, this was very handy. Alchohol tastes good after you exerted effort in your work. Alchohol serves as a refresher to your body” This was what Tsurugi said.
It was unusual for Tsurugi to say something as this, but Neito didn’t have any experience in the matter, so he thought he must be right. He went together with him,
to the Sauna.
[… Will this really take the stress off Tsurugi?]
[Indeed, it’s come out really nice]
Coincidentaly, there were no other people other than Neito’s group in the sauna.
Neito, who was reaching his limit, put up a nervous pose, grasping his hands on his legs.
Niina on the otherhand was still taking it easy talking nonchalantly.
Tsurugi folded his arms and sat quietly as he closed his eyes.
[By the way Senpai, have spoken with Maki-san since you arrived in Japan?]
[Yeah… A bit]
[……]
Niina had started his train of chit chat. It was a way to take his mind of the heat, so Neito didn’t mind.
[What happened at that hotel? Ah-, you at least had a meal together right?]
[Ah- Yeah, we did]
[… I heared that the Boss brought her to a separate room after that]
[Ha?! Are you serious?!]
‘Shit, it came to this after all’
[Senpai… Could it be… you-]
[I’m gonna transform]
[Okay-, sorry ’bout asking]
There were some parts he wanted to keep from the two of them, so he decided to cut off the conversation as soon as possible.
[… Instead of the Boss, what about you? Niina, you’re already twenty four aren’t you?]
[Yeah, but twenty four isn’t that young anymore. I do have a regular girlfriend. Ah, she’s a new one, unlike the previous one I told you about]
[You’re kidding me!]
[Eh? You didn’t know Senpai? Even Tsurugi-san has a woman right? It may sound complicated, but I had many experiences with my previous exs]
[…No… But isn’t kinda obvious]
[Fu~…]
A conversation similar to what had been discussed continued for a while.
As surprising as it was, Niina had different girlfriends. One in Okinawa, one in Tokyo, and one in New York.
From Neito’s view, he wanted to ask “were they your lovers?” but that much would be obvious.
Niina was smart and knew all sorts of things. Niina, who was charismatic and good with converstions would surely appeal to most women.
Tsurugi on the otherhand had a “way to handle women”. He was extremely gentleman-like and had his way of attracting a female.
Neito now confirmed that Niina who he branded as “Mr. Person” had a girlfriend.
He knew beforehand that Tsurugi was famous with women. He was good with words, and always had a way to make women worry about him without saying a word. And he did it with profeciency. Of course he would be popular.
Thoughts like ‘unlike me, my subordinates are…’ usually popped up in him
[… And Tsurugi has an amazing physique as usual]
Tsurugi, who was sitting beside him was sprouting his muscles in the nude. He wasn’t a really ‘ripped’ to a sense, but his muscles had been well trained and toned to his line of work. Normally, that couldn’t be seen with the clothes he wore, but now it can be throughoutly be seen.
[Is that the case?]
[‘thats no joke. It’s too ripped]
Niina on the other hand looked at himself. In Neito’s opinion, Niina had more of a model’s body.
Neito trained everyday. While he was in the General Affairs Department, He always allocted a day solely dedicated to training.
He was formerly a NEET afterall, there was no way he could gain muscles that fast.
[How did you achieve that kind of body?]
[It’s impossible for you Boss. It’s a matter of body frame and bone structure]
[You don’t have to be frank about it. I’m really depressed by that]
[Woah there Senpai, You sure you don’t want to ask me how I did it? You would be more popular with women if you did]
[Ah, Yeah… Oww, it’s really getting too hot for me. I might feint anytime]
[We’re not done yet. We still have to bathe after this, and then go back in the sauna. Doing three sets is the most basic]
Time passed.
The sound of steam swirling accompanied them as the three of them kept talking.
After the topic of women and muscles, next came the topic of secrets and occasionally the topic of work.
The three of them stood on top of the ‘Evil’ corporate ladder, but now they were relaxed, and spoke like high-school boys on a vacation night.
**
[…Fu~aah… I’m so sleepy]
Neito gulped down a halfed glass of alchohol.
After following Tsurugi’s suggestion, they headed off to the oden shop.
The first glass of beer tasted better than usual, cooling him off.
‘That was really refreshing!’ or ‘It’s really hits you when you’re thristy’, now he understood what those beer tasters meant.
The alchohol relieved his tired body, spreading goodness all throughout it.
This was a shop he was familiar with. They sat randomly, and they didn’t need to be mindful of their bahaviours.
He was reminiscing the moment.
[One more~su]
Niina was already firing himself up.
[Taisho, a cold one please]
Tsurugi switched from beer to Japanese Sake.
After that, the conversation drifted into discussing Niina’s time in Hawaii as well as Tsurugi’s time back in the italian mafia. Meanwhile Neito talked about manga.
Niina was talking nonstop and Tsurugi followed with his reserved replies. To Neito, spending time with this weird bunch was fun.
This was a oden shop with an oden themed menu. Tonight, he ordered Miso Katsu for dinner. Since the owner was from Nagoya, the reflected a Nagoya accent too.
After two hours of drnking, Niina was drunk and was sleeping on the counter.
[… He’s hopeless as usual.]
Saying those words, Tsurugi covered Niina with his coat.
[I’ll be having another one before heading back then]
[Okay]
Tsurugi took out a cigarette and in between his middle and index finger. He then raised his other index finger and lit the cigarette.
‘Shu~’ sounded off as the cigar was lit.
[That’s amazing. Is that a byproduct of the modification?]
[Indeed, I practiced doing this without completely transforming. It’s useful in situations like this]
‘I trained for it’ Tsurugi said it so casually. Most likely it had some value in combat.
Tsurugi puffed a smoke and took a sip of his cup. Neito offered to pour for him.
[Thank you. A cup to you too then Boss]
[Thanks]
Japanese Sake was poured into his cup. He drank it all in one instance. Tonight was really fun.
But he decided om something after today.
[Hey Tsurugi]
[Yes?]
[I’ll be visiting a grave tomorrow. The grave of my saviour.]
He had been busy ever since he returned to Japan, and it may have already late, but he had to do it.
[Indeed, it’s better for you to do that]
He already had spoken to Tsurugi about his saviour. ‘I would have like to meet him’ is how Tsurugi responded.
[And after that is done, I’ll take care of ‘that’]
‘That’. It involved something needed to be done in order for the new organization ‘Slayer’ to rise up.
Their company was composed of a small number of elites, people with special equipment, and trustworthy subordinates. It was almost complete.
There was one thing they were missing.
Tsurugi, Niina and Anice were his subordinates in the company [Slayer] and Neito would normally stand on top. But he already planned to have two people stand on top of the company. He needed someone who could manage and coordinate the entire company.
Normally, nobody would want two people standing as a head of a company. In their case, it was impossible not to do so.
There was no way that man would agree to work under him.
That person would stand on top of the company together with him.
He had the talent of which Neito didn’t posses.
If he didn’t, [Slayer] would crumble to ashes.
In order to complete the puzzle, that man was needed as the final piece.
‘That man is strong, I’ll admit that.’
[I’ll talk to him directly tomorrow]
[… That would be the most wises course of action]
‘It’s me and him that will be pulling [Slayer] together.
As they would traverse that path, they can finally settle things between them. It needed to happen.
When he started facing off with other forces or evil, or was it when they first met, this had been coming to both of them. They were going to settle it once and for all.
But first, it was a question whether that man will see the picture Neito is portraying.
There was no other way than to stick his hand in it himself.
On the other hand, could devise a plan.
[Well, pray for me then]
[Indeed. Then, cheers]
This was the fourth time they raised a cup to himself, his manliness was raised to 100%.
