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After the hectic meeting of demon lords, the name was changed to octagram. It came to a conclusion seeing others leave one by one. “Rimuru, stay for a bit longer” When I said that I noticed Rimuru’s little action of disturbance, at being called out. While the few left, Rimuru dismissed his subordinates. “Is there something of need, Guy?”
Approaching him to stand by him, “Just wondering if you had any possible information that could be useful”
“I’m not sure if I have anything of value really”
Some minutes passed before I could encourage him to talk about what could be of value, although I just wanted another stare of his figure. Back to paying attention “-that would be about it”
“Alright, thanks. You wouldn’t mind keeping contact would you?”
He was obviously confused, “I guess, doubt anything would be helpful”
“You never know,” I say, turning my back as I wave to leave, as Rimuru does.
Back at my place. I was greeted by Velzard and the maids, before taking a walk near the ocean, -Rimuru is like Leon, in a few ways. But more expressive and easier to play. Minus the troublesome person. Just how long will it take until I can trap you- Feeling my mouth unintentionally smile.
(Rimuru) /Now that was terrifying/ Plopping on my bed /First, bugging me to come up with a name and then calling me out to stay behind/ Angrily exhaling into my pillow.
Flipping to my side, now spotting something that wasn’t there before. A little white envelope. /What the actual hell?/ Picking it up, the outside was blank; opening it, there was a handwritten letter inside. /It's rather fancy…Who would have guessed it’s Guy’s handwriting/ The whole thing on the letter was explaining how to use it and send it back and so on. Of course my trusty Great sage explained it farther, noting the skipped details.
This was an interesting method really. This also confirms my idea that most demon lords have nothing better to do, he would rather have me talk about my day than anything else. Which was interesting. Sometimes I would hear if something actually happened that was rarely though. What took me back was the question: Do you want to come over to my place to talk? I don’t know why but it bothered me, even if this has been going on for three months. Choosing to pause my response, I leave to think on it while enjoying time with my subordinates.
Eventually I get back to the letter after a wonderful time of hanging out with my subordinates, which improved my decision. I wrote: I guess I wouldn’t mind. Which was answered in a few minutes: Does tonight work or possibly tomorrow? /Why do I feel like banging my head on a wall?/. I believe tomorrow will work near lunchtime? His answer: Very well then see you then. My gut twists at those words like it was a mistake to say yes.
As the sun rose, I got to my work and hangouts and told them where I will be for some time. As noon arrived I swear I felt like someone was extremely upset, but when investigating it proceeded to be non-existent.
Once arriving and oddly welcomed to the palace of ice and worriedly met Velzard, who apparently takes an interest to those that Guy has an interest in. /That was an unexpected roller coaster/ Something that put me off for an hour or so was his smile and constant stare towards me. The prepared sweets were delicious, but coveted by Guy. Couldn’t help myself from copying it for Shuna to make later.
We started to glaze over subjects again, while I tried to check out the sun’s placement. Guy must’ve noticed, “Want to do something else?”
Kind of interested, “What would that be?”
Proceeds to stand, “I’ll show you”
“Alright..” I trail back to my gut feeling again about this like something is wrong /Could it just be the demeanor that he sets?/ Going through thoughts while following him down the hallway. Coming upon a lone door, “Umm, Guy?”
“Yes?” Turning to look at me
“I should probably head back to my country”
“Why now of all times?”
/I think I’m sweating bullets/ “One of my subordinates messaged me.”
“About?” His eyes had narrowed, to study me.
“One of the merchants that I work with had stopped by” /My lie must have been obvious/
“Fine” He seemed to take it. Unhappily. Glancing at the door, before smiling and taking my wrist bringing me close while saying, “Before you leave, let me just” He pressed his lips to mine.
(Guy) -What an on the spot lie- It was clear from how he shifted at my question. But nothing more than a mouse realizing it’s been caught. Playing into it to get closer and get my wanted kiss from him. I wanted to drag him to my room but, this little play made it fun -As long Noir doesn’t interfere, which he may, I can get what I want- Rimuru seemed to freeze after the kiss, confused, before pushing me away, awkwardly saying something along the lines of goodbye and to the open gate I made for him to go home. -Now I wait for the plausible nuance to show up-
Sitting on my throne of ice as I anticipate my visitor. Low and behold here he arrives. He doesn’t even bother to hide his aura that oozes with irritation. Standing to address the nuance, “I guess a walk would be best for this conversation?” Giving a rather intrigued smile.
His glare continues, “Where would it be better for me to kill you.”
“What could I have possibly done to piss you off so bad?” Acting a carefree innocence.
“I very much wonder” He responds.
After a rather destructive fight, among the snow desert plains. Nothing I couldn’t handle, “Done with your little temper tantrum, Noir?”
Noir’s face muscle twitched, annoyed “First, my glorious master bestowed upon me the name Diablo. As for the second reason, HANDS OFF of what’s mine”
“Your greed shows no end doesn’t it? Keeping such a person to yourself?… After all where’s the label since I only see mine”
Diablo was going to answer, as a third party joined; a woman wearing a mix of white, black and a trim of blue, topped with a red gem clad in a gold chain. Wearing a mask like Rimurus possibly identical. -Who would have thought that there would be another human to rival Rudra- “And who might you be?” Honestly interested.
The mask prevents any emotion from coming through.“You can learn later on. I’m here to join your little game”
“Why are you even playing? Do you even know what it's for?” Diablo questioned
“I do in fact know. It’s about a country leader who just became a demon lord, Rimuru, his name is I believe” She went straight to the point, clearly confident.
-This marked an interesting game to play. It all falls to the chess pieces doesn’t it?- Now placing the pieces in their position.
(Chloe) it was a risky move but it worked. I’m back at the school in my room as my body changed to my current timeline age; a child in middle school. € I’m rather surprised. Normally I have to deal with Diablo and Rimuru’s stare at other girls. Now there’s another variable, Guy. The leading contestant.€ I’m crashed out of my thoughts as my body falls face first into the floor out of exertion. €Great, that hurt€.