NOVEL WEB 12. Become Ashikabi.
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After confirming the task, both Kaito and Itachi instantly showered in white light that suddenly hindered their vision, and then a few seconds later they were... instantly appeared in front of Akitsu, who just emotionlessly sat on the bench and wearing his white bloodstained sexy dress.
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Akitsu who looks at Kaito immediately notices a wave in her feeling, convinced that Kaito is her destined Ashikabi. Even though she is aware that she is scrapped number, she believes that her Ashikabi should be to wing her.
Kaito on another hand also feels something when he sees Akitsu, which is mean he should be able to mark (wing) her. Does it mean Akitsu is too strong that it needs an actual devil to 'wing' her? Kaito is also not sure about that.
"You are... my ashikabi-sama..."
Akitsu immediately stood up and approached Kaito. Kaito who remembers Akitsu's backstory actually really wants to help her, but right now he needs to assess the situation.
*Cough*
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Kaito cleared his voice, put his hand up front to stop Akitsu, and begin to introduce himself.
"Hello, Akitsu. I am the owner of the chat group. My nickname is the Owner. Nice to meet you."
Itachi, who has observed the owner, or Kaito the moment they have arrived can't help but get quite confused right now. He felt that the owner of the chat group is so much weaker than himself... but he also feels something dangerous and inhuman coming from the owner... Which actually is Kaito's devil identity. Itachi quickly made an assumption that maybe the owner just hiding his power, and doesn't like to use his full power.
Nevertheless, as a member of the chat group, Itachi knows that he needs to follow him so he is also introducing himself.
"Hello, my name is Uchiha Itachi. My nickname in the chat group is Uchiha Prodigy."
Akitsu smiled a little and also do the same, "Hello Owner and Uchiha Itachi. I am Akitsu, Number 7 Sekirei."
Both Kaito and Itachi nodded hearing her response and then Kaito answered, "Welcome to the chat group, Akitsu. You have read the group task, right?"
Akitsu nodded and answered, "Yes. Owner is... my Ashikabi?"
Kaito shrugged and said, "Might be. I did feel something and the quest indicates that I should be able to wing you. Let's try it."
Akitsu nodded and then without hesitation pressed her lips against Kaito. Kaito gets startled by Akitsu's bold move but then he quickly adapted to the situation and enjoyed his first kiss in his second life.
He can feel a connection between him and Akitsu seems to get stronger the more they kissed... and a few seconds later a wing made of light has appeared behind Akitsu.
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At this moment, the emotionless Akitsu who thought herself to be useless can't help but tear up in happiness. She looks at Kaito happily and then said,
"You are truly my Ashikabi, Kaito-sama."
*DING*
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[The assigned group task has been partially completed!]
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"My own Ashikabi..."
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Akitsu, who thought herself that she would never ever be able to be winged can't help but feel sentimental. Her emotionless eyes are teary and a slight smile was formed on her face at this moment. Kaito really means the world to her, as that's how her race actually worked.
She doesn't want to be separated from her Ashikabi so she hugs Kaito tightly and made him feel slightly uncomfortable. Even so, Kaito didn't stop her, as he was well aware of why Akitsu is acting like this, and just stroked her hair.
Itachi who has been watching from the side also smiled and sincerely congratulate them. He can tell that the girl has been saved by Kaito, and Itachi's good impression of him also increased.
"Congratulation. It seems we are halfway complete the task, Owner." Itachi congratulates.
"Yeah." Kaito replied while still stroking Akitsu's head. Akitsu still does not let Kaito go and you can tell that she is enjoying this moment with Kaito.
However, that moment didn't last long as Akitsu feel there were people approaching them. She quickly release her hug and then prepared herself for a battle by summoning an ice crystal around her.
"Ashikabi-sama."
Itachi also turn around, prepared his Sharingan, and commented, "...We got a guest."
From the shade of darkness, it appears that 2 Sekirei and teenagers with blonde hair about the same age as Kaito approaching them. Kaito was immediately able to identify it was Mikogami Hayato, along with his 2 Sekirei, Number 43 Yomi, and Number 38 Mitsuha.
"It seems we are late. The scrapped number has been winged." Mikogami said while just smiling.
"What do you want us to do, Hayato-sama?" Mitsuha, the twin tail blonde Sekirei prepared her whip.
Itachi also put out kunai from his pocket, prepare his fighting stance, and said, "Owner... This situation... Do you want me to move, Owner?"
"I will protect you, Ashikabi-sama." Akitsu said while she release more ice particles, made surroundings got colder.
The situation gets intense as both sides wait for their captain to answer. However, Both Kaito and Mikogami Hayato put their hands upfront to stop their subordinate immediately.
Kaito is aware the boy in front of him is important for the plot and wasn't really a bad person... As he just wants to have fun and just wants to be free. Not to mention that Kaito felt bad as Akitsu was originally Mikogami sekirei.
On other hand, Mikogami Hayato doesn't like unnecessary conflict and clearly can tell that he is at a disadvantage as Mutsu currently is not with him. He could tell the man beside Kaito is dangerous, and could wipe them out in case the conflict broke.
Also, he didn't like the idea to fight without reason and he want to follow the game rules faithfully. Since the Sekirei has been winged, he should stop trying to approach her.
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"Yomi, Mitsuha. Don't attack them." Mikogami raises his right hand.
"Itachi, Akitsu. Put down your weapon." Kaito followed.
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Both sides listened to their master, and the situation quickly become amicable. Kaito and Mikogami do have a good impression of each other due to their same decision.
Mikogami put his right hand on his chest and then greet Kaito cheerfully, "Hello, Another Ashikabi. My name is Mikogami Hayato. I don't really want to have unnecessary conflict right now."
Kaito nodded and responded, "My name is Kaito. I also do not seek any conflict either."
Hearing Kaito answer, Mikogami smiled and then cheerfully asked, "Hey, I like you. I can tell you are the same age as me too! Let's be friends!"
Kaito who didn't expect Mikogami's sudden behavior to change reflexively answered, "Uh, sure?"
Mikogami throw his business card to Kaito, which easily got caught with his hand.
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Looking at the business card in his hand, Kaito sighed and replied, "Sadly I don't have any business card or even an ID card with me to give you. My last ID was burned to the crips due to an accident." Thanks to the certain fire chicken who burned him alive. Of course, he doesn't have time to issue a new ID card, as he was in the underworld the whole time.
"Hahahaha! I like you, Kaito. Don't worry about that, I think we will meet again later. For now, we agree to not attack each other, right?" Mikogami asked for confirmation.
"Yeah. Let's be friends." Kaito answered while smiling.
Hearing Kaito answer, Mikogami quickly turned around, leaving Kaito who just standstill with his member while commanded, "Alright then... Mitsuha, Yomi, Let's retreat!"
""Yes, Hayato-sama!"" Both of his Sekirei replied and then followed him from behind.
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Itachi quietly asked, "Do I need to follow him, owner?"
Kaito shook his head and replied, "No. But soon, we are going to have another guest."
Kaito looks up at the sky and notices a small drone with a box approaching them. If his guess is correct, this should have come from the mastermind of Sekirei's plan.
*BZZZZ*
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Both Itachi and Akitsu also notice it but again Kaito quickly stops them, telling them that it is not hostile.
*BOOM*
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The drone suddenly flies toward them at high speed and crashes itself in front of them. The content of the box revealed a bunch of ID cards and a tablet, which shortly after turned on itself and revealed Minaka's face.
"Hello, a visitor from another world! Or another dimension? Or an alien? Whatever but congratulation for becoming an Ashikabi and joining the Sekirei plan!" Minaka greeted an enthusiast.
"Who are you?" Kaito asked, pretending to be ignorant.
The man on the screen laughed and then answered loudly, "My name is Minaka Hiroto and I am the leader of M.B.I! The man who provide the Sekirei plan, and you, the visitor of another world also will be part of the plan! How exciting is this to have an actual alien participate in this battle."
"This guy is seriously crazy." Kaito sighed.
Minaka cheerfully explained, "Anyway! Since you all are part of the plan, I will give you something to help settle down. Just use everything in the box. The box contains an M.B.I special card, which also contains currency aka money that you could use to buy anything in this city. I don't need to explain what is money to you, right? Hahahaha!"
"I see Thanks, Minaka Hiroto." Kaito answered.
"No problem, alien. Alright, have a fun visitor from another world!" Minaka said and the tablet suddenly turned off.
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After that, Kaito and Itachi quickly check the content of the box and put all the items inside the inventory. After it is done, Itachi who has been observing for a while asked, "What we should do next, owner?"
"Don't worry, I know a place, Just go north and find a place called Izumo Inn. Let's go." Kaito answered and then he begin to walk
"Yes, Ashikabi-sama."
After that, 3 of them walked together toward the north until they finally arrived at their destination.
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