Volume 2 Chapter 92 Omega Impact's Rhapsody (IV)
...Top of the Seeker world rankings, Ace 'Alexandre Arthur'
"So, what will you do, Master?"
The one who asked so casually, with the appearance of a young girl and cute pink short hair, was his exclusive maid 'Wiilo'.
"Hm? Hmmmm... what to do?"
Wiilo's question was met with a question from Alexandre Arthur, the world's number one Ace.
"Oh no no no! You can't answer a question with a question! I've told you that many times! When will you ever kick that habit, Master!?"
"Gah, g-g-g, I'm sorryyyyyyyyy!"
Wiilo, who should be the maid, gives a harsh retort to her master.
"Sigh, why do you always make me, your maid, so worried..."
"Well, it's because I like Wiilo! There's no way I can be tough on someone so important!"
"Huh!? N-n-n..."
At Arthur's bold declaration of love, Wiilo's cheeks instantly turn a deep crimson.
"Wiilo, what's wrong? Your face, it's red."
"It's Master's fault! S-saying such embarrassing lines so openly..."
"Huh? But telling someone you like them is normal, right?"
"Ahhh! I, I got it! I understand already! No more embarrassing lines!!!!"
"Eeeeee..."
"Embarrassing lines are absolutely forbidden!"
The Seeker who ranked number one in the world slumped his shoulders, defeated by his maid's words.
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"So, what will you do, Master? (Second time today)"
"Huh? Ah, oh... um... about Omega-kun? The issue with his signal hijacking?"
As if the previous comedy act was a lie, Alexandre Arthur replied to Wiilo in a manner befitting the world rank one.
"Yeah, that... I guess I won't participate."
"You won't participate?"
"Yeah. I'm just not interested."
Arthur immediately answered, "I won't participate."
"But, the threat of the Talking Monster is looming..."
"Ah... you mean the ones that come out of the dungeon to invade the surface? Hmm, is that really true?"
"But wait! If they're going through all the trouble to hijack the radio waves to say that, it must be the real deal, right?!"
Arthur watched Weilloo eat in a rare display of gluttony.
"Weilloo... do you know something?"
"! Y-Yes..."
Weilloo started to speak slowly after answering Arthur's question.
"Actually, the other day... I received direct contact from Lady Sakurako..."
"! Lady Sakurako...?"
Weilloo didn't miss Arthur's reaction to the name 'Sakurako.'
"Yes. According to Lady Sakurako, the 'Talking Monster's surface invasion' is real, and that information has been shared with the Japanese government. They're currently preparing for an emergency situation under the radar."
"The Japanese government... So they're involved, which means there must be some 'certain information' that the 'Talking Monster's surface invasion' is definitely going to happen."
"Yes, that seems to be the case. And, Lady Sakurako also said... if Arthur agrees to participate, she will specially share that 'information'..."
"! Tsk... that cunning fox."
Arthur muttered, scowling and clicking his tongue.
"Master"
"What is it, Weilloo?"
"Why do you dislike Lady Sakurako so much, Master?"
"I've told you before, right? We just don't click."
"Could you be more specific?"
"Something like 'birds of a feather'?"
"So... you're saying she has a bad personality?"
"Hey, Weilloo!? I didn't say that much!"
"But, is that reaction from Master the correct answer?"
"...Correct answer."
"Yayyy!"
Weilloo jumped up and down, clapping her hands joyfully.
"Weilloo"
"Yes, Master?"
"Let's get married."
"I won't!! Besides, Master, a proposal isn't something you do so casually! How many times do I have to tell you that?!"
"S-Sorry..."
"Stop apologizing! Ugh! You were acting all cool and awesome just a second ago... Why do you only show me this awkward, lame side of you?!"
"N-no, it's because... Well, you're special to me, Willow..."
"That's not an answer! Show me the usual cool Master──even when you're with me!!"
"Aww man..."
Arthur only acts like himself around Willow because she means that much to him. For Arthur, this goofy side is how he shows love. But for Willow, it just has the opposite effect. All Arthur can do is slump his shoulders, totally defeated.
......After that, Arthur gave in, dragging his feet,
"Not what I want, but... I really need Sakurako's intel... Guess that means I have to join."
So, the news spread that very same day: Alexandre Arthur, the top-ranked Ace who almost never shows his face in public, would join the event. Suddenly, everyone on Earth couldn't stop staring at the Omega tournament.
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