Red Dragon Emperor With The Villain System! Chapter 24 - 24

(Insert Image: Suragi Kaguya From Code Gease)

Ten minutes later.

Akuto had finished clearing every last zombie.

Inside the airport terminal, all the passengers and staff who had just fled from the planes gathered together, their eyes filled with awe and reverence as they looked at the boy before them.

Could it be? Were the myths true? Was this boy a divine savior sent to deliver them?

The scene of him instantly slaying the giant bat was so overwhelming that such thoughts naturally ford in their minds.

Clang—

Akuto planted his sword before him, sweeping his gaze around the hall as he spoke slowly.

"My na is Sai Akuto. Right now, I'm managing a shelter together with Councilwoman Yukinoshita. Who is in charge here?"

Seeing him speak so bluntly toward royalty, a middle-aged woman who looked like a secretary frowned in displeasure.

But before she could voice her complaint, a black-haired girl with hi-style bangs cut her off sharply.

"Do not be rude to this lord!"

Having silenced her attendant, the black-haired girl in an ornate kimono gracefully bowed before Akuto.

"I am Princess Kaguya, currently managing this airport with my uncle's permission. Lord Akuto, what brings you here?"

"'Kō'—that's the surna of the Emperor's line. Which ans… you're of the royal family?"

Akuto studied her carefully.

Indeed, she looked exactly like the Kaguya he rembered from the Code Geass world.

(Author's Note: Don't worry, I won't write too many characters from outside the HOTD world—this is just a convenient mascot for faction expansion. The plan is still more mutant zombies to fight, but nothing too overwhelming. Within 15 chapters, it'll be mostly battles and heroines joining before returning to the DxD world.)

"Yes, I am of the royal family. May I ask Lord Akuto what your purpose is here? Do you seek contact with the governnt or the Self-Defense Force?"

Kaguya maintained the elegance befitting her lineage.

"No, Princess Kaguya," Akuto smiled, revealing his intent.

"I ca here to protect you."

"As a royal, staying in an airport that could be attacked by zombie bats at any mont is far too dangerous."

"For your safety, both body and soul, you should co with to my shelter."

"…"

Everyone present knew perfectly well that a man who just asked who was in charge was no savior "protector." Yet none dared speak up.

In fact, so even found his words convincing—if safety was the priority, then truly, there was no safer place than at Akuto's side.

"Lord Akuto's words carry much sense. But… would you perhaps be willing to speak at length with my uncle?"

"The airport has ans of contacting him, and a reply would co within half a day at most."

The "uncle" she spoke of was none other than the reigning Emperor of Fuso.

"With your leadership and personal power, I'm certain my uncle would find great use for you."

Kaguya was testing him—would he show respect for the royal line, or did he an to replace it? If it was the forr, she could introduce him to her uncle.

"Negotiations can wait. For now, isn't ensuring Princess Kaguya's safety the most important matter?" Akuto sidestepped her probe.

"…True. My uncle is busy with state affairs. We should not trouble him lightly."

Kaguya's lips curved faintly as she abandoned her test.

"Hm? That woman looks familiar…"

Akuto's eyes narrowed on a strikingly beautiful woman in the crowd.

"Aunt Kiriko?"

"Eh?"

Startled at being called out, a voluptuous woman whose face strongly resembled Rei's stepped forward.

"Akuto-kun? Is it really you? I thought my eyes deceived ! What about Rei? How is she?"

Her first concern was her daughter's safety. Losing her worthless husband hadn't mattered—but if she lost her daughter, she feared she could not bear it.

"Don't worry, Aunt Kiriko. Rei is safe. She's at my shelter right now."

Akuto gave her a once-over, his expression turning peculiar.

Because he realized—Kiriko was still… unmarried?

[System? Is this your doing?]

[Ding!]

[The system rely prevented Kiriko and others from ever marrying. As for Rei's birth—that was the inevitable path of this world.]

[When the appointed ti ca, even without a man, Kiriko and others would conceive through heaven's will.]

"…I see~"

Akuto nodded, satisfied with that explanation.

Thinking for a mont, he said to her:

"Aunt Kiriko, it's nearly nightfall already. Moving in the dark is inconvenient."

"Tomorrow at dawn, we'll head out together—with Princess Kaguya—to reunite you with Rei."

"Yes, I understand. Akuto-kun, I'll go with you." Kiriko nodded quickly.

Akuto had no intention of simply abandoning the airport.

However, since airplanes were no longer safe, its importance had greatly diminished.

Thus his final decision was—if the hundreds of people here wished, they could co back with him. If not, they were free to decide their own fate.

That night.

Rika lay awake with complicated feelings.

She had never imagined a human could be that strong.

Even less did she imagine that man would be Shizuka's lover.

[Damn it, Shizuka, you stupid cow! You swore no n, and yet you betrayed our vow the mont you found soone young and handso!]

With that resentnt simring in her heart, she drifted into uneasy sleep.

...

Late at night.

The sound of the door jolted her awake.

Before she could react, a hand covered her mouth.

"Shh…"

Shizuka smiled, finger to her lips.

"Mm?!"

Her mouth was sealed, and both her hands were pinned easily by Shizuka's one.

"Rika, do you rember our vow?"

"You once told —if I ever found a man, he would have to be one you approved of. I told you the sa."

"So tonight, I've brought Aku-chan to you." Shizuka's smile was radiant as she pressed Rika down.

To Rika's shock, she couldn't break free of Shizuka's hold.

Hiss—!

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, host, for completing a Fate Seizure.]

[Fate Source: Rika Minami.]

[Blank Initial Ability Slot 1. Current total: 5.]

"Hm?"

Akuto raised a brow.

He had only co to Rika to indulge his collector's habit, and to fulfill Shizuka's wish.

He hadn't expected Rika to already et the capture standard.

So, bold won like Rika really were the carnivore type?

"Hm? 'Hm' what? You think it's polite to stop here of all tis?"

Annoyed at his pause, Rika took the initiative, flipping him beneath her and climbing on top.

It was the end of the world. She no longer clung to old ideas—when death could co at any mont, why not enjoy life while you could?

"Rika, this is wonderful~"

Shizuka stroked her friend's violet hair gently. She had always worried Rika would never find a man—but now, her childhood promise had finally been fulfilled.

(End of Chapter)

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