"What is your decision, Astraea-sama" From the sideline and only hidden. I asks Kami-sama.
Revenge should be pay even. The person called Jura of Rudra familia pointed out, that Ryu-san imprisoned some of his men for doing unneccessary job! Saying, its not in her hand to judge and punished others for doing their own business for the living!
"Then, if it was Zeus, Hera, Loki or Freya familia who persecuted them, would you not turn a blind eye?" Astraea-sama reproached.
Although not as strong as Zeus or Hera familia. Freya and Loki familia already created a name for themselves and couldn't be joke with.
If its from that perverted old man's language, those two is in the bracket of second-rate familia. Damn, if they hear my thoughts, they will raid our [Stardust Garden] for sure! Thank god they didn't!
Returning back. After hearing my Goddess' words, Jura stitched his mouth shut. He draw his whip and grind his teeth. He don't know the answer so he choose violence instead, huh.
But damn! even I, heard the sound of his grinding teeth coming from there!
From the roof, others started to draw their weapon while some has the gal to lick theirs. What? In the end you guys are nothing but a fodder. Don't act like the greatest villain here.
"Tell me, what happened here?" hoarse words echoed from one of the tallest building who looked like a black knight clad in black armor, maroon cape and a great sword hanging on his back.
A man has a scarf in his face and looked at the catboy in front of our gate.
He even claimed that he arrived here after a few exercises but, of course I know why. . .
"Zald!"
"Zald-san!"
"Eh? Agwin!? What are you doing there?" After saying my name, he leaped in front of our gate, dragged me out with bear hug! I heard Jura's word who voice out his reason, but I nevermind the fodder.
"Its been two years!" Zald-san said so as I only smile.
"Uhm! I am here! But don't tell me you lost your direction again?" In my question, he scratches his head. Jeez, this old dude is hopeless!
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At the outskirts of the western continent. Not that far from the Orario, is a basic swordsmanship school! An Academy! A school specializes of teaching swordsmanship!
Students there are of course, enrolled to know the basics of the swordsmanship. Studied and graduated hoping to master few of these basics and then dispatched themselves for a new adventure, to be an Adventurer.
Maybe this is the reason why I am in the Orario. To create an adventure of my own! I don't know what is Falna back then, so. . .
That note aside, before my graduation, Zald-san honored my swordsmanship, he wanted me to teach things or two but he didn't return since then. The reason? He lost his direction! Of course...
"Zald-san, the vice captain of Zues familia and is currently one of few level 8. . .is acquainted with Agwin?"
Inside the [Stardust Garden], Astraea-sama asks in confusion.
Wah? Zald, Zeus? Level 8?! Ehh???
I don't know! I thought the Zald I know and the Zald of Zeus familia are two different person!? Ahh! damn!
I mechanically look towards Zald-san who only smile and scratched his head again. "Heheh, actually, I know you've been here all along (but I always lost whenever I tried) and so I am here today for a reason"
No no no, I'm sure inside that sentence there's this 'but I always lost whenever I tried!' Did he intentionally erase them? Also for a reason? Didn't you just said, you only exercise before coming here??
After looking at me, he replied from Kami-sama's question: "Yes, Astraea-sama, although not that long. . .I acquainted with Agwin here. May I take him out of your familia? Actually---" He convey what he feels ever since his arrival. His words made the room shaded in black and gloom. Not just Astraea-sama but even Alise-san and the rest. Even Zald-san covers his forehead from the sudden drop of the atmosphere.
"No Zald-san. . .I'm sorry but I refuse"
His offer? In the end, he wanted me to become the part of Zeus familia and teach me everything he knew. So the time before my fateful encounter with Astraea-sama, I might become part of that familia, huh. . .of course I flatly refuse his generous offer now.
I'm sorry Zald-san. Since the day I've become an Astraea familia, I oath not to leave Kami-sama's side, even if you invite me the second day. Also, there are few areason why I shouldn't join yours, not just on your familia but any familia. One of the reason is the rejection from diety's ichor.
Now if things happen according to Zald's plan. I'm sure I've become that old man's partner in crime since then! Ah ha ha, damn scary! Thinking how my pervertedness could leaped to a new level made me elated at the same time irritated
Anyway, here's the fun fact. Actually, everytime I pronounce Zald's name, the thought of mine turned out to be 'Za warudo' kahaha, uhm. . .Well, I guess I am the only one who think of that reference to funny, so. . . Alright, back to the topic. . .
"So you won't change your decision no matter what?"
After my nod, he sigh heavily.
"Hmmm, its alright, but my promise of teaching you swordsmanship is still in effect. Be sure to stop by at my place from time to time"
Urgh, no, no thank you. . .I think my swordsmanship is enough right now. Don't worry, I have my way to gain an experience and from this past 2 years, I am aware of my growth. Is what I wanted to convey. "O-okay, Zald-san, if I have my time" and only reply with wry smile.
Nope. I won't go there! I already became a chess piece of your god, you see!?
After that conversation, he left. . .he wanted me to 'guide' him where Zeus familia is located as he sure he might get lost again, but I refuse! There are two reason. Being affiliated with any member of Zeus familia is the same as being on the spotlight! I'm already popular enough for that shit! Second is, Zald is a persistent bastard. I'm sure he will asks me about Astraea-sama and others, worst, he will train me if I refuse to talk! I don't like that! He trained me for one whole week with only water, one time!! The trauma is still lingering here and I don't want that to repeat!. . .so yeah, I refuse.
"Hmm?" Opening the front door, we looked around and the Rudra familia is now gone for good. Heh, I can't help but sneer. I'm sure they lie low for now but I'm afraid they won't let it flew past.
That night, Astraea asks the elf---Ryu-san of what she did, and yes, it seems like the one she hunts inside the [H-Store] happens to be affiliated with Rudra familia then put them into jail.
For the record. Even though no salary or not receiving any bit of appreciation. . .Astraea ladies decided to be the Knight behind the shadow of the Orario. They were the ones who cleaned any shitty behaviour and punished any form of injustice. Purifying an evil through justice! That as why Astraea Familia has another name.
The Orario's Police Force.