NOVEL WEB Chapter 349 Unknown Infiltrator
349 Unknown Infiltrator
"Can I help with anything?" Daniel offered, taking note of Envy's words.
"Yes, thank you. I'll remember that when the time comes," Envy replied, her gaze holding a hint of mystery as she looked at Daniel.
Caught off guard by the enigmatic glint in Envy's eyes, Daniel couldn't help but feel a twinge of wariness at whatever task she might have in mind. [Will I regret this decision later? I shouldn't... right?] Daniel pondered to himself, forcing a wry smile in response to Envy's meaningful gaze.
"So, what are you going to do next, Danny? Are you going to leave for North America immediately, or will you stay here first?" Koyuki asked her husband.
Envy also paid attention to Daniel, realizing that his decision would impact her next course of action since she oversaw Oceanos.
"Give me a few days to deal with the aftermath here first, then we'll leave for North America. I want to celebrate the new year there," said Daniel.
"That's good. I'll inform our men of this plan. You and Odysseus can deal with the aftermath here first. It will take a few days before I can round up those on shore leave to get to work," said Envy as she stood up from the guest sofa, signaling that she had taken enough time alone with Daniel and Koyuki.
Seeing this, Pride quickly stood up, her face startled as if she remembered something important. "That's right, I remember that I need to deal with something here. Please excuse me, I need to go first," Pride said, then quickly walked out of the room even before Envy.
Noticing both Envy and Pride suddenly having something to do, Gluttony let out a smile. She knew that these two wanted to leave the lovebirds alone, but not her!
"Alright! Have a nice... no, nice afternoon then," Gluttony corrected herself after realizing it was already 12 PM.
Envy, who stood by the door, let out a chilling smile. "No, you're going to come and help me too, Gluttony."
"What!? But I don't wanna..." Gluttony protested but was stopped by Envy's cold voice.
"I'm not asking," Envy said with sharp, cold eyes that immediately silenced Gluttony.
"Ok... fine... have it your way... Millennium old ha.." The last words were just a whisper under her breath, but Envy's hand immediately clamped shut over Gluttony's mouth with a cold, furious smile that didn't reach her eyes before Gluttony could even complete the word 'hag.'
"What did you just say, Gluttony?" Envy asked, pretending not to hear properly as she moved her ear closer to Gluttony's mouth, which was now shut tight by Envy's iron grip.
"Mmm ummm! MMMM! Ummmmm!!!" Gluttony wanted to protest while trying to look toward Daniel, but Envy's iron grip didn't budge.
"Oh... I see. You wanted to ask me how to efficiently use water magic? And magic circle rituals?" Envy spoke as if she had heard the question from her beloved student. "I see. As a teacher, let me demonstrate it to you before we go to do our work, shall we?" Envy said with a kind smile before dragging Gluttony out of the room.
A few moments after Envy left the room, Daniel found the courage to comment.
"She's quite scary, isn't she?" Daniel uttered.
"Yes," Koyuki nodded. "Danny... Don't you ever try to imply that she's old... She hates it! I heard some joke that the reason why Golden Scale never shows his face is because Envy beat him into a pulp and cursed him, making him unable to regain his usual appearance because he implied that she's... old, with the 'h' in front," Koyuki said with a hint of horror.
After the two commented on Envy, they started talking about other topics while watching some TV dramas and shows in the room. The atmosphere was just right, and everything felt nice. They laughed and jest with each other, reminiscing about the old times when they first met to the day they met again, while Koyuki pretended to be indifferent to him, feigning as a stranger.
Then they came to the topic of how Daniel was after she came to Japan to repair her soul with Orochi's fragmented soul.
Daniel told her everything that happened after she went to Japan. He recounted the war with Mammon and what he had become right now until he heard about the news of her marriage and immediately came here.
"So… you mean… Mammon had become just a normal iguana and now became a playmate for Sylvana!?" Koyuki asked, amused at the notion of Mammon being turned into an iguana.
"Yes!" Daniel confirmed.
"Ahhhhhh HAHAHAHAHA! I really wanted to see his face. You might not know this, but this guy is quite arrogant," Koyuki laughed loudly, satisfied with the Hell Lord's fate. "By the way, did you tell Envy about Mammon's fate yet?" she asked.
Daniel thought for a bit, then shook his head. "No, I didn't tell her yet. I don't think it's that important."
"It is important! No… wait… don't tell her yet. Bring Sylvana and Mammon here so that she sees for herself!" Koyuki proposed an idea full of mischief. She smiled brightly, unable to wait for the result.
Daniel went silent for a bit, considering safety measures. Then, thinking about Oceanos, he knew that right now, the safest place on earth for Sylvana should be beside him and Koyuki inside Oceanos. He knew that not even a tsunami or a nuclear bomb could sink this super submarine.
"That's a good idea. Let me call Penthesilea first," Daniel was about to call Penthesilea, but a dainty hand stopped him, touching his face and making him look at her.
"You know what, Danny," Koyuki paused, continuing with a hint of seduction in her eyes. "Right now, I'm not a Witch of Wrath anymore. This means…" Koyuki leaned her head toward Daniel and whispered beside his ear. "I may be able to have a child of my own."
Hearing this, Daniel turned toward Koyuki with a meaningful smile while his shirt was being unbuttoned by her. "Oh… I think we should put this theory to the test," Daniel smirked before his hand reached Koyuki's back, disrobing her patient gown.
Then a session of fierce bed activity began with the two trying to compete with each other. But even with the stamina of one who held the power of Orochi like Koyuki, it still paled in comparison to the various enchantments and the stamina Daniel gained from infusing the power of the Hecatonchires avatar into himself.
— Night - Edo rural area - Temporary POW Prison —
Under the moonlit night sky, in a rural area outside Edo, rows of buildings stood tall, erected as temporary prisons to detain prisoners of war from the Hojo Clan. The structures occupied a vast clearing, resembling the size of an average soccer stadium.
These buildings were hastily assembled using prefabricated pieces, hurriedly put together by a swarm of metal scarabs. The prison was not intended to be permanent, as Odysseus planned to detain these individuals for a short time until he completed the procedure of transitioning rulers smoothly. Afterward, these POWs would be released under the amnesty of the new ruler, considering that most of them were merely soldiers and civilians following orders to provide for their families.
At this moment, a solitary shadow emerged on a branch of a nearby tree, silently navigating through the foliage from shadow to shadow until it reached the most heavily guarded section of the temporary prison.
This area was diligently patrolled by soldiers in imposing power armor, fully dedicated to their duty.
The shadow tossed a fabric pouch into the air above the section, which burst with a subtle noise, akin to a mere whisper of wind against leaves. Its contents, invisible to the naked eye, dispersed as a fine powder, gradually lulling the vigilant guards into a deep, unsuspecting slumber.
Once the guards had succumbed to sleep, the shadow effortlessly made its way to the secured section. With a gloved hand, it discreetly touched the head of the senior guard before proceeding to a small, heavily fortified prefab building.
Using practiced precision, the figure manipulated the lock with ease, employing a spell to ensure seamless entry. As the steel door slid open, a narrow hallway leading to the cell of a high-value prisoner was revealed.
Inside, numerous Onmyoji and influential members of the Hojo clan were detained, individuals privy to plans regarding the seizing of Tokugawa Clan's authority and Japan's future.
Pausing before the cell with heightened security measures, the figure spoke in a voice distorted by some kind of device. "With knowledge, we are guided," it uttered.
At the sound of these words, former shogun Nobunari Hojo stirred from slumber, his eyes alight with anticipation and hope. "As knowledge illuminates our path, so shall we tread with conviction," he responded eagerly.
"My Lord! You've come! Please, help us!" Nobunari implored the dark figure, his voice filled with urgency and desperation.