Chapter 144: Secret Meeting 3

"I. Will. Never. Do it."

And so, here Ilunia was now. After finishing some matters related to the cult’s development, and how she planned to help the dwarves survive in their ruined world.

Now, she needed to convey some necessary information at this hidden meeting.

"Damn it, Miss, why are you defending her too? Don’t you think about how terrible that rude woman is? She’s always bothering me!"

Ariel’s whining rang out beside her, his once childish voice now sounding much deeper. Of course, a little of that childishness still lingered.

"Who’s rude? Huhu, oh, right, Ariel, I happened to hear that lately you keep skipping class and never train at all?"

Ariel shuddered in horror as Kina spoke beside him, his face looking deathly pale, covered in cold sweat.

"W-w-what...?"

"I heard it clearly. So, this week, don’t go anywhere, okay? This sweet older sister will come for you personally."

To Ariel, Kina’s words were like a nightmare that made him start regretting living in this world at all. After all, this hadn’t happened just once or twice, but very often.

And every time it happened, at the very mildest, Ariel would probably only be left gasping for breath so badly that he felt death might be the better option.

As for the worst of it, those were situations where Ariel truly came close to dying.

Thinking back on it made his whole body shudder in horror, full of fear.

"No!"

He shouted, stood up and slapped the projected table in front of him, and at that moment a very loud banging sound rang out, suggesting that there might indeed be a real table in front of Ariel.

His overreaction made Kina tilt her head, but she kept her amused and slightly mischievous smile.

"Why? You don’t like it?"

"I-it’s not that, the problem is...!"

"The problem is?"

Ariel froze, then he used his brain, using everything he had in his head.

Some piece of information that could make Kina postpone her visit.

"Aren’t you busy? Because even though you’re the head of the Mivelo family now, you still haven’t had the chance to kill the former leader and your siblings."

That sentence made Kina fall silent for a moment. Ariel knew that what he said might trigger a certain reaction, but he was willing to risk it if it meant saving himself.

And, as Ariel said, Kina’s current position wasn’t completely safe and absolute yet. She was still shackled by her living family, and Kina still had no right or permission to kill them.

All Kina had killed were those who had betrayed her when she once went to the invaded territory, along with some servants who had made her life miserable.

She desperately wanted to kill her siblings, especially Cessel, but for now it couldn’t be done.

Cessel, and every member of the Mivelo family, were all valuable assets held by humanity at present. So, killing one of them would be a great loss.

Lurker, and even the Rank-As themselves, personally forbade Kina from doing that and would withdraw the support they gave her if it came to that.

They didn’t seem worried, because so far, Kina had managed to take over the Mivelo family thanks to the support given by Adelle and Killac, oh, and surprisingly Calcarea had also given her support.

So in that process, and through several maneuvers carried out with the help of Ilunia, who could see the future and borrow Aclyris’s abilities, Kina had managed to take over her family.

The point was, even if Kina wanted to kill them personally, her own power was still not adequate.

"If it’s about that, you can always ask for my help."

Kina straightened slightly from her musing, her gaze turning to Ilunia, who was offering help.

"You know, killing them is easy. We just need to ask Aclyris to do it, after that—"

"No."

Kina shook her head, refusing to hear what Ilunia wanted to say to the end.

One particular reason why not much had happened within the Mivelo family, such as why they were all still alive, was also Kina’s own wish.

What was the reason?

Kina pondered, her fingers brushing her own lips, which curved softly.

"Anyway, this is my business. Don’t interfere."

Neither Ilunia nor Ariel was surprised by that. Because it wasn’t the first time Ilunia had offered such help.

Rather than surprised, Ariel was even more relieved that the topic had been diverted so well. He felt very glad that his experience in communication all this time had helped him survive here alive.

As for Ilunia, she said nothing, only smiling gently and nodding in understanding.

After a few moments of silence, only then did Ilunia open her lips.

"In that case, shall we move on to the main discussion? The reason I requested this meeting."

Kina’s and Ariel’s gazes both turned at the same time and locked onto Ilunia, each showing their interest in what Ilunia wanted to say.

"Good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"

Hearing that, a silence fell for a moment, and then Ariel could be heard clicking his tongue.

"Tsk. What bad news now? I hate things I can’t control. So, I suppose let’s start with the bad news first."

Then Kina, "Hmmm since Ariel says so, I’ll just go along with it."

"Alright," Ilunia nodded in response to both. "In that case, let’s start with the bad news."

Although both looked calm right now, neither Kina nor Ariel could do anything but hope that this bad news was not something beyond their control.

But, once again, this was bad news. It wouldn’t be bad news if it could be solved easily.

Ilunia understood that well, so when a seer like her said it was bad news, it had to be that bad.

Ilunia didn’t disappoint them. "The bad news is... The coordinates of our world will soon be found, in the near future. If that happens, you know what will follow."

"The coordinates of this world? Seriously?" Ariel, who couldn’t control himself, looked extremely shocked.

As an information expert who held so much important information that his head was worth a great deal, Ariel was very aware of the weight of what Ilunia had said.

"That means the Invaders who previously couldn’t pass through a Breach because their Rank and their existence were too heavy will now be able to come here simply by making a long journey through outer space."

Before Ariel could say anything, Kina’s voice sounded as she let out a long sigh, looking somewhat troubled.

Before finally tilting her head.

"...Isn’t that bad?"

Then, she blinked.

"Ah. By that time, will Master have returned? He’ll be back by then, right?"

A fear so clear showed on her face. It was a unique sight that left Ariel confused, and Ilunia as well.

Neither of them had expected Kina to react so dramatically and look so frightened.

Fortunately, Ilunia still had good news. She didn’t hold it back for too long, so that Kina wouldn’t fall into depression.

"Don’t worry. The good news is, although a bit late, Master will surely return soon."

That was a piece of prophecy Ilunia had pieced together from a prophecy she had seen three years ago. A prophecy that showed the moment her Master arrived and used the skill Sky Mirror.

Of course, Ilunia still had one more piece of good news she wanted to share, but before that, she had to pay attention to Kina’s condition.

"...Thank goodness," Kina looked very relieved, rubbing her chest with a worried feeling.

"I thought I wouldn’t have another chance to meet Master... Even though... I haven’t confessed my feelings at all."

"....."

"...Kina?"