Ep16
Crimsinairs' pub, just after the call
Hushed conversations swirled around pint glasses, weaving a gentle hum through the dimly lit pub. In the corner, friends leaned in, their whispers punctuated by laughter
Man1: I heard Rouxi did it AGAIN!!
Woman1: I can't even believe it now. She got Glaciali's leader's head while the Heiress still can't handle a real weapon
Man1: *laughs* It's crystal clear who is going to be our next leader. Even the old dogs can't deny her right any more
Yvaine
*steps near the hushing crowd* Is the workload too light?
Yvaine
*eyes them dead in the eye* It seems you lot are used to idling about in peacetime. Want to step into the real battlefield?
The whispers abruptly ceased as she stepped into the pub, her presence commanding attention like a sudden chill. The group in the corner straightened, their eyes locked on her as the room fell silent
Woman1: We didn't see you coming, Consigliera. Please pay us no mind, these are just idle gossips
Yvaine
Idle gossips about the very woman whose meticulous planning has allowed for so
Yvaine
*scoffs* I shouldn't have expected more fro-
The door burst open with a crash, and she strode in, her steps electrified the air. The room's attention, already riveted on the Consigliera, now swung to the newcomer, the long-awaited hero, her presence ignited loud cheers from each and every member
Yvaine
Welcome back, executive Rouxi
Rouxi
*bows and steps near her* Consigliera, I completed my task. *places a bloodied stamp of Glaciali near her table* I hope I get proper remuneration
Rouxi
(I hate all the attention on me already. If not for Kai requesting a favor for the first time, I wouldn't have ever done this)
Yvaine
Patience is a virtue, Rouxi. The Heiress is waiting for you in her room....you should meet her first
Rouxi
*smirks* You're sure she wants to see me now? Bet she is barely holding herself from tearing me to pieces
Rouxi
Too bad she lacks the skills to and her little toy in front of me won't act without orders from her
Rouxi
(Acting smug like this is actually refreshing. I hope she catches the bait and doesn't implore further)
The whole room erupts into incessant laughter over Rouxi's remarks
Firo
(So this is the one who killed him. She looks even younger than me, some people are really born different)
Yvaine
*sighs* You're still young and impudent, so I will forgive this act of defiance. Follow me
Rouxi
*whistles* I know the path, you don't need to lead the way. *walks past her* What, cat got your tongue? Follow along
Firo
*laughs* (I wonder how the heiress will deal with her)
Yvaine
*speaks sternly* Drop the attitude already. A single kill and you think you can rival her already?
The both reach the inner courtyards
Rouxi
I am sure both of us know who is the one who actually follows the principles of Crimsinairs
Yvaine
You brat! You really think you are all that?!
Rouxi
*speaks to the door* Mors certa, hora incerta, vendetta eterna
Yvaine
*raises her hand to hit her*
Irene
*grabs Yvaine's hand* You shouldn't treat your subordinates like this, Consigliera
Rouxi
Greetings, Heiress. You need not worry, she wouldn't have been able to hit me even if she wanted to
Irene
*smiles at her* I am happy our ranks are beaming with young talent like you. *eyes her* Although it seems like the new generation have forgotten all about our role and rules
Irene
Come inside, let's talk in my quarters
Yvaine
I would like to excuse myself then, Heiress
Irene
*eyes Yvaine* where are you going?
Irene
*averts her eyes* I trust you'll finish it soon
Rouxi
*sits on the sofa next to her*
Rouxi
You've trying awfully hard to constrain yourself, right?
Irene
*smiles and sits in front of her*
Irene
I do have a million questions but the one thing I am most curious about is
Irene
How did you kill him?
Rouxi
You want my strategy? Well it was ju-
Irene
No, my question is more than that, you know. You're not the actual killer, so how did you kill him?
Rouxi
*chills run down her spine*
Rouxi
(She couldn't have...right?)
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