女神归来的夏天

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~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The City of Rendorel, The Empire of Larmodies)~~~

~~~(Time: 11:41 AM)~~~

"There are only two places that Baron Morell will be during this time of day. So the first place is her home, and that's the place that I want to check. I don't want to go to the second place unless we have to."

I'm following Sally's lead through this. While she's busy leading the conversation she's going to have soon once we reach Baron Morell's residence, I'm going to be thinking about Zarmade.

Zarmade has been on my mind since Sally told me about his role in the Sex Slave Trade. That he's fighting against the trade and trying to stop it altogether. But the little I know of the man besides what Sally's told me is very little.

"The house is just up ahead."

She pulls me from my thoughts, and I look where she's pointing. There is a large private estate in the city up ahead, surrounded by guards. If they don't let us in, I've got some ideas.

"I'll just stay out of the way."

She rolls her eyes, and we make our way to the front gate. And the guards stop us. One of the officers on the other side steps forward and looks at us. I'm wearing my hood, and Sally isn't. So his eyes are more focused on me.

"The Baron isn't expecting anyone coming today. Go back the way you came and schedule an appointment to meet her."

He sounds like he's spewing out recorded lines, and it's annoying. But he's just doing his job. So I can't be that upset with him. He wouldn't be a good guard if he just let anyone in. Sally herself isn't happy with the flat-out rejection.

But to my surprise, Sally pulls out a paper from her inventory and hands it to the guard. He reads it over and scoffs.

"You're expecting me to believe that the Lady Morell summoned you herself. It's a serious crime to commit fraud to meet a noble in The Empire of Larmodies."

Sally didn't tell me about it. This means this is spontaneous, and I have to adapt to the situation too. While she's gotten great at finding people, she's not good at getting to them. I could use my clout as Angel Zern, but Sally hasn't given any sign for me to do so.

She crosses her arms and takes a breath. Looking that older man up and down, and then looking behind him to see the Baron herself making her way over.

A wide smile comes across her face, and I feel like this isn't spontaneous anymore. She never did say that we'll have to jump through hoops to meet with Issa Morell.

"Why don't you ask her yourself."

Sally points over the guard's shoulder, and he turns to see the Baron on her way over. She's in her mid 50's from the looks of it. And that tells me she hasn't become an NPC Turned Player. Getting a better look, it seems that no one on guard has done so.

The lady makes her way up to the gate and locks eyes with Sally. Then her gaze shifts to me, and it looks like realization hits her. Her eyes widen slightly, and she turns to the guards controlling the gate.

"Let them in. There is much to discuss."

They obey her, and we make our way into the estate, and she takes us to a large garden. And takes a seat at a table in the shade. She motions for us to join her, and she waves the guards off to leave us alone as we sit at the table.

"I didn't believe you when you said that you're Sally Orvello, and you're here to talk to me about Zarmade, but seeing you now. Along with Angel Zern, I'm convinced."

Since she knows who I am, I take off my hood and lean in my chair. Letting them take control of the conversation. There is literally no need for me to talk. Only when I know I'm needed is when I will enter the conversation.

Sally chooses to stay quiet for now, and Baron Morell takes a sip of tea. Even though she's in her 50s, her eyes have a young glint. Energy from a time long ago to her.

"I'll cut straight to the chase, Issa. I want to know everything you know about Zarmade Oryzox."

The woman shows no discernable reaction, and this is why I don't like dealing with nobles. There are two kinds. The stupid kind, and the smart kind. And the smart kind is the one I know cause the most problems.

While some can be great for the places they live, most of the time, they only have their own interests at heart.

"Now, why should I tell you anything about Zarmade. Yes, you're famous and so is your boyfriend. But there are certain things that you don't do. And in my business, betraying Zarmade's trust isn't one of them."

So she's a traitor to the Sex Slave Trade too. I swear this is a cancer that will never truly be cured. But I respect Zarmade for waring against it for so long. It's probably been really lonely. All the people that you know are basically the people you hunt.

They're only helping you because of fear. That's the world Zarmade lives in.

"If I told you the reason why I wanted to see Zarmade, then that would give you information that's far too powerful. I don't want you knowing things that could endanger Zarmade, or me."

Issa sets down her tea and turns her attention to me.

"And what does a literal God have to do with Zarmade? What interest does he hold to you?"

I'm not a fan of being addressed as a God, and I never will be. But some things can't be avoided. There are people out there that will always think that about me, and I can't do a damn thing about it.

But I'm not going to answer her. Instead, I look at Sally, and she's still staring at Issa.

"Ahh, you're here because your girlfriend is here. Sally, you have no idea the kind of power you have... Not truly... If I were you, I'd have him doing what I need to control everything."

That's enough to anger me enough to make my wings come out without me toggling it on. She flinches ever so slightly.

"You'd do well to watch your words, Issa. I only tolerate so much when people speak that way to me."

Sally smiles at my response, and my wings leave as I calm down.

"You're going to tell me, Issa. Nothing is changing that, but you can choose how it happens. We can do it the easy way or the hard way."

A long sigh escapes the lips of the Baron, and she pinches the bridge of her nose.

"I'm getting too old for this... Zarmade is living in an apartment on the other side of town... I'll write down the information for you... But be careful. That man is bitter and cruel. And powerful."

She takes out a pen from her bra and starts to write down information on a napkin. And after a minute, she hands the napkin to Sally.

"Now, get the fuck off my property."

She stands up and leaves for her mansion. Leaving Sally and me to ourselves. She stares at the napkin, and I stare at her. Her face is showing many different emotions, and all of them are what you'd expect.

Sally is going to meet the last of her family, and there is a good chance he'll be aggressive, if not attack outright.

There is just cause and reason to be scared, and if I were in her position, I'd be scared too.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.230][Tier-4]

[Exp: 42/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 370] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts] [Princess Saliandra's Panties (Black Lace)]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun]