"Damn it, where the hell did that idiot Chelsea go?"
First going to the meeting point that the group had agreed on in advance, and then searching with Taeko in the jungle for a long time, but Chelsea, who should have arrived long ago, had not appeared. Babara couldn't help but worry.
That silly girl has the ability to transform freely with her Teigu, so the possibility of her dying is small. The only thing that makes Babara uneasy is that the idiot might have been caught by accident?
"Hmm? Who's there!"
Suddenly noticing something, Babara's expression changed, and she shouted sternly at the jungle on the side. Taeko's eyes also flashed sharply, and she held her katana in front of her, ready to fight.
"Oh my, as expected of Babara Oarburgh, known as the 'Netherworld Underworld Woman', she is so keen."
Speaking in a natural and casual tone, with the rustling sound of leaves rubbing against each other, Sora's figure appeared, with a great owl on his shoulder.
Akame also followed behind Sora, looking at Babara and Taeko opposite her, also making a defensive posture, with a solemn expression.
When she saw who it was, Babara was shocked. She and the others had been extremely careful, but she didn't expect to be discovered by the other party!
Moreover, what shocked Babara even more was that from the previous sentence and tone, the other party seemed to have known her identity for a long time!
"Woo…"
Seeing Babara and Taeko, Chelsea on Sora's shoulder was immediately excited. Without thinking, she flapped her wings and wanted to fly towards them. Although she used to feel that this old woman was annoying with her nagging, Chelsea felt an unprecedented sense of intimacy at this time, as if seeing them was like seeing her own hope.
However, the girl's hope only lasted for a second before turning into despair again. Looking back at the guy holding her two little feet with an evil smile, Chelsea struggled hard and cried out in a mess, constantly blinking her eyes at Babara and Taeko, casting glances for help.
"Tch…"
Living together every day, Babara and Taeko naturally recognized Chelsea at once. In a moment of excitement, Taeko almost called out Chelsea's name, but Babara stopped her with a look, and she immediately realized.
"Haha, sorry, sorry. This little bird kept flying around my head, and I thought it was cute, so I caught it to keep as a pet."
As if not noticing the abnormality of the two, Sora said with a deliberate smile.
He put Chelsea, who had transformed into a giant owl, into his arms, and increased the strength of his grip on her hand, as a small lesson to this restless girl.
However, what Sora didn't know was that his small action made the transformed Chelsea feel ashamed and indignant, and she roared in her heart:
"Those are my boobs!!!"
Well, although there are no boobs after the transformation…
"As expected of the legendary strongest of the Empire, General Sora. To be defeated by your Excellency, this old one is not wronged."
Her mind racing, the experienced Babara knew that it was pointless to play any more tricks at this point. She tried to calm herself down, and a helpless wry smile appeared on her wrinkled face.
She originally thought that the other party would deny it, but she didn't expect him to be so frank. A strange look flashed in Sora's eyes, and he couldn't help but think highly of Babara.
As expected, none of the people who can live to this age, especially as assassins, are simple!
"Well, old lady, you don't have to be so pessimistic. We're just meeting for the first time, and you haven't attacked me. I didn't say I was here to deal with you!"
As a new-era youth who respects the old and loves the young, Sora really couldn't bring himself to bully an old woman.
"Oh? Then what is General Sora's purpose in blocking our way?"
Babara relaxed a little, but she didn't think that the other party would let them go so easily, and asked with a puzzled and cautious expression.
"Hehehe, I like dealing with smart people like you, old lady! Then I won't beat around the bush, I'll just say it straight."
"Since you came to assassinate me, you must know something about me. You should know that I like to collect all kinds of beautiful women. My request is simple: the girl next to you named Taeko stays and becomes my woman, and then everyone can go home and wash up and go to sleep."
Without any pretense, Sora directly stated his purpose.
From the beginning, Sora's eyes had been on Taeko. Hehehe, it must be said that this girl has been trained by Babara since she was a child, and her figure is quite good, with curves in all the right places. Although she always has a cold look that keeps strangers away, this kind of ice beauty has a unique charm!
Clang!!!
Just as Sora finished speaking, an ear-piercing sound of swords clashing echoed in the air. Taeko's long sword had already been drawn, and Akame, also wielding the demon blade Red Slash, stood in front of Sora.
"Yare yare, I didn't expect Taeko-san to have such a temper."
"But that makes me want to get you even more!"
His eyes shining, Sora licked his lips as he looked at Taeko, who was glaring at him with murderous intent, and said with a wicked smile.
"Taeko, come back!"
A reprimand, this was Babara's voice from behind Taeko.
Although she knew that Taeko couldn't hurt Sora, Babara didn't stop Taeko's actions just now, but when she looked at the bl
In Babara's mind, almost no one of the same age could compare to Taeko, whom she had trained herself. But at this moment, the girl opposite her, regardless of her aptitude, was already no less powerful than Taeko in terms of strength alone!
Taking a deep look at Sora, who had a look of amusement on his face, Babara's shock was beyond words. Not only did he have such terrifying strength at a young age, but even the women around him were a bunch of monsters!
Although she was a little unwilling, Taeko would never disobey Babara's orders. She sheathed her katana and retreated in a single bound. She also took a deep look at Akame, who had returned to Sora's side, and a strange color flashed in her eyes.
"General Sora, Taeko is very important to this old one. I hope your Excellency can change your request. If your Excellency wants beautiful women, this old one can offer them tenfold in the future!"
Babara was truly reluctant to give up Taeko. Not to mention whether she could find another girl with such excellent qualifications, even if she could, the feelings of so many years were not something that could be given up so easily.
If it were someone else who dared to covet her Taeko, Babara would have cut them down with a single blow, but standing in front of her at this moment was an absolutely invincible existence, and Babara could only helplessly change to a more euphemistic approach.
"Hehe, I appreciate your kindness, old lady, but I can't bear to give up such an excellent girl as Taeko-san!"
"Besides, I can find women myself. I'm not interested in what others send me."
Still with a casual tone, Sora said with a smile.
Hearing Sora's answer, Babara's heart skipped a beat, and she was extremely annoyed, but she couldn't let it out. She couldn't decide whether to hand her over or not, and she felt extremely aggrieved.
Sora wasn't in a hurry. Old people are slow to think, so young people have to be patient, right? So he didn't urge her, letting Babara weigh the pros and cons in her heart, while he smiled and admired Taeko.
As both sides stopped talking, the whole scene suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere became a little strange.
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
This was what Chelsea, who was being held in Sora's arms, was roaring in her heart over and over again. At this moment, no one was more eager for Sora and Babara to break down and start a big fight than this carefree girl.
Damn old hag, damn Taeko, you recognized her but didn't hurry to save her from this pervert's hands. You better all fight!
That way, hehe, she could find a chance to slip away!
Of course, the girl's wishes were beautiful, but reality is always cruel…