Chapter 64: What is this NTR Bullshit?
For the Jaegers' first mission, everyone gave 120% to make a good impression.
The overwhelming firepower of Seryu and Bols, the chaotic entry of Kurome and Wave, and Dr. Stylish's summoned minions all showed their divine might in this battle.
But the most outstanding performers were the incomparably elegant Run flying in the sky, and Kobayashi, who strolled leisurely through the battlefield.
The two of them had a kind of out-of-spec handsomeness that made Wave incredibly envious.
After seeing RyuZU's elegant combat, Dr. Stylish was astounded as if he had seen a celestial being. He immediately said to Kobayashi with excitement, "Miss RyuZU is truly excellent material! Why don't you hand her over to me? I will definitely make her into the strongest and most fashionable Teigu! I guarantee it!"
"However, I refuse! One of my favorite things is to say 'No!' to people who think they're hot shit!"
Kobayashi gave him no face at all.
"Oh my, what a pity. And here I thought I could make the most fashionable Teigu," Dr. Stylish said, stroking his chin. Although he said it was a pity, there was no real emotion on his face. Everyone knew the importance of a Teigu; they couldn't possibly be lent out casually, especially since they had only just become colleagues.
"However, I am also very interested in the Doctor's Teigu," Kobayashi said, looking meaningfully at his hands.
—[Perfector: God's Imperial Hands]
It could multiply the precision of one's finger movements by several hundred times, making it convenient for creating all sorts of fine weapons. Forget the hand speed of a 20-year virgin; even a 200-year virgin couldn't compare. With it, he could tune RyuZU's gears without any pressure, so it was actually ranked number one on his list of most-wanted Teigu.
"Hehehe, this is not something that can be given away casually."
Dr. Stylish deliberately spread his hands to show off his Teigu, looking at it as if it were his lover.
This guy has done a lot of bad things with his Teigu, mostly human experiments. I definitely have to take him out!
"By the way!" A smile formed on Kobayashi's lips. He suggested, "Doctor, since we are both interested in each other, why don't we have a battle?"
"What do you mean?" The smile on Dr. Stylish's face disappeared.
Kobayashi chuckled. "Winner takes all, the loser bites the dust! How about it? A good proposal, right?"
"You mean to wager our Teigu?"
"Hehe."
Kobayashi didn't speak, just smiled at him.
—This guy is an enemy! x2
For some reason, the two were suddenly at loggerheads.
Dr. Stylish looked straight into Kobayashi's eyes, as if trying to carefully see what kind of person he was. After a long time, he suddenly took the initiative to defuse the tense atmosphere.
He waved his hand and said, "Let's forget it. We're colleagues. I won't make a move on a colleague."
"What a pity," Kobayashi also shrugged.
In truth, both of them really wanted to agree, but Esdeath had been staring at them from the beginning. Although she would allow disputes and quarrels between team members, she would never tolerate a life-and-death battle with Teigu on the line. After all, the former was for cultivating relationships, while the latter was a fight to the death.
The battle ended quickly. The result was, naturally, a complete victory.
Looking at the bandit lair engulfed in flames, Kobayashi couldn't help but sigh for the bandits. What had they done to deserve having nine Teigu users come to annihilate them?
Seeing the fire growing more and more intense, and that it might spread to the residents outside the city if they weren't careful, Kobayashi suggested to Esdeath, "Captain, could I trouble you to extinguish the flames? Consider it a way to show Tatsumi your power."
"To make Tatsumi fall for me? Alright!"
Remembering their previous battle plan, Esdeath had no reason to refuse and readily agreed.
To really open Tatsumi's eyes, she even used her Teigu's ultimate skill.
—Ice Storm Commander-in-Chief.
Of course, it was on a small scale.
But even so, it instantly froze the entire mountain fortress, including the inextinguishable flames produced by Bols's Teigu, [Rubicante].
A sky full of ice and frost condensed in the hot summer, and a chill from the sudden drop in temperature washed over their skin.
"S-so strong..."
The words were stuck in Tatsumi's throat, his eyes repeatedly widening and contracting. He was completely dumbfounded.
Too strong!
Unimaginably strong. She was completely overpowered!
He now deeply understood why Najenda had always said Esdeath was their greatest enemy, and also why Kobayashi had asserted that they couldn't defeat her after meeting her.
Could such a monster really be defeated?
But little did he know, this wasn't even Esdeath's strongest attack.
Tatsumi lowered his head in silence.
"How was it, Tatsumi? Am I amazing or what... what's wrong?"
Seeing that he wasn't speaking, Esdeath asked with some concern, "Are you not feeling well? Or are you afraid of their strength? It's fine. I will train you to become a strong person just like them."
Unfortunately, our standpoints are different. But if I could win her over...
Smack!
Just as Tatsumi was having some unrealistic thoughts, Kobayashi gently patted him on the back and silently shook his head.
That's right. It's impossible.
At that time, Kobayashi had recounted his three questions and the entire conversation with Esdeath to them. The members of Night Raid then knew that Esdeath, who was completely true to her own nature, would never join them.
Wasn't that why Kobayashi had left in the first place?
Tatsumi clenched his fists.
Having annihilated the bandits, the group, in a good mood, returned to the Imperial Capital with smiles on their faces and even made a sumptuous meal to celebrate. It was also meant as a welcome party for Kobayashi and Tatsumi.
After eating and drinking their fill, the group prepared to rest.
Kobayashi raised his right hand and asked, "Excuse me, where do I sleep?"
"There are many rooms here. Please choose any one you like," the considerate big brother said gently.
The Jaegers were the Empire's special unit for dealing with powerful enemies, so their treatment was naturally of the highest standard. The place they lived was very nice, with many rooms.
Tatsumi also took the opportunity to say, "Then I'll also choose a room..."
"No!" Esdeath refused on the spot, then blushed slightly. "You, of course, are in the same room as me."
"Eeeh—"
Tatsumi had a very disgusted look on his face. It had to be said, he was being very annoying, and Esdeath was about to forcibly drag him away again.
But Bols suddenly said, "Captain, you can't do that."
"I can't be too forceful or use violence, is that it..."
Esdeath was very annoyed. After all, with her "survival of the fittest" mentality, she believed that the strong should dominate the weak. But when it came to love, she was still very patient.
"Alright. Tatsumi can be like Kobayashi and choose his own room."
Esdeath finally relented. She then threatened, "But! Let me make it clear first. Causing a commotion in the palace or trying to run away means death. Don't get any funny ideas."
"Gak?"
Tatsumi, who had been thinking of escaping under the cover of night, immediately wilted. The image of Esdeath unleashing her Ice Storm Commander-in-Chief played repeatedly in his mind, and he immediately gave up any thought of running away.
"Alright, let's rest."
"Yeah!" xN
They casually said their goodnights and returned to their rooms to sleep.
The next day.
Sunlight filled the room. Kobayashi was resting his head on a soft pillow. It was cool and very comfortable.
Strange, is RyuZU this cool? And this big... something feels off.
"Are you comfortable, Master Kobayashi?"
"Very comfortable... hmm???"
No, something's wrong!
RyuZU's voice was coming from behind him. Then the pillow he was resting on was...?!!!
He opened his eyes and saw an ample chest, with a strange crest on it!
N-no way?!
Kobayashi's pupils repeatedly dilated and contracted, as if he had encountered something terrifying. He scrambled backwards on all fours.
It wasn't until his back hit the wall that the cool touch brought him back to reality. But it also made him doubt himself even more.
"Why... why is Esdeath in my bed—?!!!!"
(End of Chapter)