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“Sorry!”

Suddenly, Kikka hit Zebra and Jayjay from behind with a hand chop. Zebra and Jayjay fell to the ground. Because they fell, the laminariales did not hit them, and they went straight over the building.

“Ki-, Kikka?”
“Forgive me for interrupting, Lady Tilea.”
“U-, umm…you stopped Jayjay and Zebra, didn’t you?”
“Yes. I had to stop them before they made a terrible mistake.”
“Yes, that. You sure know it. If Jayjay and Zebra continued to attack me, they would’ve died already.”
“Yes, ma’am. I could feel the chill in my spine.”

While I know it is for self-defense, Jayjay and Zebra dying is not a good conclusion. Thank goodness for Kikka’s quick thinking. That keen eye, her glasses aren’t for show.

Oh man~ it’s been a really long time since I found someone competent. I also like how she doesn’t make fun of me, unlike Jayjay.

“You don’t call me a fool lord like Jayjay does, do you?”
“I would never. It was from a distance, but I saw the sight of Lady Tilea and Lady Edim trusting each other. The bond between you two is indeed strong. Lady Tilea must have considered Lady Edim your equal..”
“Yup, yup. You’re such a good and honest girl, Kikka. That’s exactly right.”

Unlike Jayjay, Kikka understood that Edim and I are best friends. Yes, there is no top and bottom between me and Edim, we are equals. She knows exactly what I’m talking about.

“It’s nice to meet someone like you, Kikka. You understand what I’m talking about. So different from Jayjay.”
“Lord Jayjay is a straightforward person. While there may be some inflexibility, he is a valuable individual for the Evil God Army. I humbly request your forgiveness and understanding for Lord Jayjay.”

Kikka bowed deeply. She is apologizing even though it is not her fault, such a big-hearted person. Geez, Jayjay really should take a few pages from Kikka’s book.

“Yeah, I forgive him, I forgive him all right. Don’t let him do anything stupid again. Tell Jayjay that he will burn if he tries to touch me.”
“Lady Tilea, I think those words would only agitate Lord Jayjay further.”
“Hmm, why? Would you prefer ‘Stay away from Lady Tilea, the human weapon!’ instead?”
“…I shall admonish Lord Jayjay with my own words later.”

Yup, it should be safe with Kikka’s words. Please, go and preach to him for me. The two of you are both first kins, but you’re like siblings with one smart and one idiot. You, the younger one, are much more grounded and straight-laced.

Hmm?! Wait, doesn’t that mean I can straight up ask Kikka to call Edim?

“You’ll do, Kikka. There’s something I want you to do.”
“What is it?”
“Like I told Jayjay before, can you call Edim for me?”
“My deepest apologies. Telepathy amongst kins cannot be activated across hierarchies. The only individuals I can communicate telepathically with are Lord Jayjay and Zebra.”
“I didn’t know that. That means Jayjay can’t talk to Edim too…?”
“Yes. In this case, it would be better if Lord Jayjay contacted Lady Edim through Lord Dalf.”
“I see, I see. That sounds like a hassle, but I guess that’s the only way.”

But, after being hit by Kikka’s powerful chop, can he even wake up soon…?

“How should we wake up Jayjay?”
“I will wake him up.”

Kikka propped Jayjay’s body up, then kneed him on his back. It was a sharp knee kick. Jayjay seemed to regain consciousness after taking Kikka’s knee.

“K-, Kikka, what…?”
“I’m sorry, Lord Jayjay. I am ready to receive my punishment, but I had to stop you.”

Kikka bowed her head with tragic determination. Jayjay is also dazed at first, but as he awakens, he stares at Kikka with stern eyes.

“Kikka, I appreciate your determination, but do you have a good enough reason to lay a hand on me, your master?”
“Yes sir. I’m afraid, Lord Jayjay, that your action just now would be an act that would cause grief to Lady Edim.”
“Why? You are smart, why do you say the same thing as that idiot (Tilea)? I explained it to you. Our most esteemed Lady Edim could not bear to serve such a fool lord.”
“Our most esteemed Lady Edim has sworn allegiance to Lady Tilea. Would it not be disrespectful for a vassal to judge the master’s intentions on his own?”
“Hnggh…”

“Lord Jayjay, Lady Edim has issued an imperial order to all her kin to swear fealty to Lady Tilea. Regardless of the content of that order, any disobedience by us vassals will lead to disrespect for Lady Edim’s words.”
“Oh, you are right. You are right, Kikka. Even if she is a foolish lord, we cannot disobey Lady Edim’s words to serve her.”
“Sir, I’m glad you understand. Now, please execute me, your foolish subject who raised her hand against my own master.”
“What nonsense! I will not let go of a capable subordinate who risked her life to convey the principles of loyalty and duty. No need to worry. Keep striving for the sake of Lady Edim!”
“Oh, how generous! This Kikka will follow Lord Jayjay to the very end.”

Jayjay and Kikka seem to have made up. I see that the “master and servant” make-believe is still alive and well here.

—Wait, no. These two have sworn a blood oath between kinsmen, they’re a real master and servant. They are different from the fake master-servant relationship between Pervert Nielsen and Timu.

Or rather, I don’t care if they are real or fake. I don’t have enough time to listen to their exchange right now.

“Umm, I’m sorry to interrupt the excitement, but could you call Edim for me? Like, really, I’m in a real hurry.”
“Good grief…”
“Lord Jayjay. Lady Tilea is the master of Lady Edim. Please practice prudence!”
“I understand.”
“Do you hear me, Jayjay? Hurry up, hurry up!”
“Phew, this idiot, can’t you wait a second? I have other things to report to Lord Dalf. I’ll pass your message along with that.”
“Please. Make it super-express fast.”

Jayjay then activated his telepathy and started a conversation with his first kin, Dalf.

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Hmmm~long. I don’t really know what they are talking about, but it’s just such a long, long conversation! I hate it when men talk on the phone for too long…

Jayjay started it with a greeting, then…

Evil district manager?
Job?
Sacrifice?

I’m not sure, but they’re having a difficult talk. Jayjay uses a lot of jargon, so I don’t understand, and it’s damn long.

Just hurry up and tell him that I’m here!

—actually, he could have started it with my matters. I only needed 10 seconds.

Well, I’m the one asking him for a favor, and I don’t want to force him…

Ugh, but this is a girl’s life on the line.

“Hey, I’m in a hurry!”

I couldn’t help but raise my voice to Jayjay, But Jayjay stared at me with an irritated look on his face.

Hey, I’m the one who’s irritated here!