Looking at the confident Abel, Natsuki's curiosity piqued, and she asked, "What will you use to replace it?"
"That, my dear, is a secret."
Abel leaned back on the sofa, picked up his black tea, and drank it. It was as if everything that followed was completely under his control.
Natsuki looked at Abel, and couldn't help but sigh.
Her Master truly was extraordinary.
However, her agreement alone was not enough. The government and Yaze Motoki also needed to agree. Of course, the government would almost certainly agree. So now, only Yaze Motoki's agreement was needed.
Natsuki reminded him, "Lord, while there's definitely no problem with me and the government, you'll need to personally persuade the Yaze family, as they are also one of the power holders on Itogami Island."
Abel put down his teacup and chuckled. "No matter, I will handle it."
As he finished speaking, the class bell rang.
As a student, one must, of course, attend class properly.
Abel and Natsuki walked towards the classroom together.
—
Time flew by and soon it was noon.
In the classroom, Abel was eating the bento prepared by Yukina, while Avrora was heartily devouring grilled meat, with a serving of ice cream placed next to her bento.
"Yukina."
"What is it, King? Is the food not to your liking?" Yukina quickly asked.
Abel smiled. "No, it's very good. I need you to invite Yaze Motoki, the boy who visited me last time."
Yukina remembered the boy with headphones around his neck that night.
Without asking further, she left the classroom.
Looking at the departing Yukina, he had to admit that she was quite efficient.
After a while, Yukina returned with Yaze Motoki.
Yaze Motoki greeted Abel, "King, good day."
"No need for such formalities. I'm just here to inform you of something."
Yes, not to ask, but to inform.
If he had to report about exchanging things, then would he still be King?
Listening to Abel's words, Yaze Motoki was slightly stunned.
What did this King need to inform him about?
It couldn't be that he was going to destroy Itogami Island, could it?
He asked, puzzled, "King, what is it?"
"I plan to trade 'The Right Arm of the Saint' and replace it with something else."
Yaze Motoki was first stunned, then incredulous. Exchange the cornerstone of Itogami Island for something else?
This… this really was an announcement.
But once 'The Right Arm of the Saint' was lost, the entire island would be churned by the underwater currents, causing the whole island to shake.
Looking at Yaze Motoki's changing expression, Abel smiled. "Don't worry. Since I've decided to do this, I naturally have full confidence. The effect of the replacement will only be better than 'The Right Arm of the Saint'."
"Moreover, this is my territory, and the residents of Itogami Island are my people. A King would not let his people be displaced."
Hearing Abel's assurance, Yaze Motoki relaxed.
Since that's the case…
"Since the King has decided, I will do my best to cooperate. However, the government side will still need you to mediate."
"You don't need to worry about the government, they won't refuse."
"Understood, then I will do my best to cooperate, but I hope the King will keep his promise and ensure the safety of Itogami Island."
Abel nodded in satisfaction at Yaze Motoki's understanding. "Don't worry, everything will go as I expect."
With that, he waved his hand, dismissing him.
As Yaze Motoki left, Abel stretched.
Next, it was time to get in touch with the Cyber Empress, Asagi.
Now was a good time to get in touch by going to the Cornerstone Gate, and incidentally get some blood for Avrora.
Thinking this, Abel got up and walked out of the classroom.
Yukina quickly followed, but was stopped by Abel.
"My lady bodyguard, how about giving the King some private time?"
"Hmm… alright, King, please be careful."
—
In the small school grove, a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness.
At this moment, two girls were sitting on a wooden bench, chatting.
"Asagi, I've been meaning to ask since this morning, why are you wearing a hat?" Nagisa looked at Asagi, who was wearing a hat, and asked curiously.
Asagi didn't want to answer Nagisa's question.
Last night, she secretly monitored Abel, and then he smiled at the camera, and immediately, her head was flicked as if from thin air, and now there was a large bump on her head. It looked absolutely hideous now.
And that bastard AI, Mogwai, even connected to her phone and took pictures of her 'horn-like' appearance, saving them.
I will definitely infect Mogwai with a virus tonight!
Facing Nagisa's curiosity, Asagi didn't want to answer.
Asagi said, "Ahem, I didn't wash my hair yesterday, and it looks a bit messy."
"Really?" Nagisa said, disbelievingly, then leaned closer.
Seeing Nagisa leaning in, Asagi quickly dodged backward.
"What do you want, Nagisa-chan?"
"Come on, Asagi, let me see."
Nagisa pounced towards Asagi and the two wrestled together.
At this moment, Abel, carrying drinks, watched the two playing around and was silent for a while.
He watched this scene with the discerning eye of an art connoisseur, then walked towards the two.
"What are you two students doing?"
Hearing the voice, Nagisa and Asagi quickly stood up and tidied their clothes.
"No... nothing." Asagi said somewhat guiltily, a blush rising on her face.
Nagisa nodded, her eyes, which had been on the hat, now focused on Abel. For some reason, he gave off a very comfortable feeling.
Abel handed a bottle of iced orange juice to Asagi, then placed a bottle of iced milk on Nagisa's head.
Looking at her drink, Nagisa was a bit displeased. "Why is mine milk?"
"Of course, children should drink milk. Be good, it's for growing." Abel said with a smile in response to her question.
Nagisa's face flushed, and at the same time, she felt a warmth inside. Abel felt like an older brother.
Seeing Nagisa's flushed face, Abel, with a natural familiarity, raised his hand and placed it on her head.
Feeling the warmth on her head, Nagisa wanted to nuzzle into it, but quickly came to her senses and shook her head rapidly.
"What are you doing?"
"You seem quite energetic, I thought you were sick."
Asagi, drinking her orange juice, watched this scene with a smile. Although they hadn't formally met, this feeling was quite nice.
But the next second—
"If you're fine, then I'll borrow Aiba-san for a bit."
Saying this, Abel pulled Asagi and left.
"Eh!?"
Asagi was stunned, wanting to ask something, but still followed along. She tried to pull away but found his grip very strong.
Looking at Abel, who was pulling her, Asagi felt that what she had done yesterday had been exposed.
It's over!
She felt a bit mournful inside, yet also a little expectant.
Nagisa watched from behind, a hint of loss flashing in her eyes, muttering softly, "He just took Asagi away, could it be... are they dating?"
Thinking this, Nagisa's eyes lit up.
Does this mean she has an older brother again?
A brother-in-law is also an older brother, right?
At this moment, Abel led Asagi to a quiet corner.
Asagi was a little scared now.
This secluded place... could he be planning to do *that* kind of thing to her? Should she or shouldn't she?
Asagi fell into thought.
Looking at the flushed Asagi, Abel poked her forehead.
Asagi clutched her head and complained, "Ouch, what are you doing!"
"Nothing."
Abel said with a smile, "Just checking who the Cyber Empress, who was monitoring me last night, was."
At these words, Asagi's face turned pale.
It's truly over, her secret was out.
"Um... I didn't mean to." Asagi said softly.
"Of course I know you didn't mean to, otherwise it wouldn't have been just a flick on the head last night." Abel said with a smile.
Asagi was stunned.
So the bump on her head was caused by Abel.
"Then... how do you plan to deal with me?" Asagi lowered her head, her voice faint.
Abel looked at her in this state, the corners of his lips curving slightly. He said jokingly, "How about serving the King tonight?"
Asagi looked up, her eyes wide, her face full of disbelief and her cheeks turning red.
"You... what did you say?" She stammered, her voice trembling slightly.
Abel looked at her flustered expression and couldn't help but laugh. "Just kidding, you look so scared."
Asagi was both embarrassed and annoyed, her earlobes red, but she dared not act out. At the same time, there was also a tiny bit of disappointment.
Then it was time to get down to business.
But before that—
(End of Chapter)
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