Chapter 291 Shocked
As the night waned, the morning sun from the artificial sky gradually painted the augmented reality sky with hues of dawn. In the soft light of the new day, Penthesilea lay soundly asleep, covered only by a blanket, beside Daniel. The aftermath of their intense connection from the previous night lingered in the air. The room was serene, with only the quiet sounds of the underground city echoing in the distance, marking the arrival of a new day.
"Ugh...I'm such a bastard..." Daniel, already awake for some time, admonished himself with a long sigh. He then turned to look at Penthesilea's sleeping face before gently stroking her hair.
Checking the time, he realized it was already 8 AM, and it should be the time for the doctor to come checking on him.
"Hey... Penty... wake up. Get ready; the doctor is going to be here soon." Daniel shook Penthesilea, trying to wake her up.
"Ah.. My lord... at once..." Penthesilea said and quickly found her clothes scattered around the room.
Daniel urged her to wear her clothes, not because he minded being seen with her or cared about rumors but to protect her modesty. Penthesilea was essentially his wife now.
Creak....
Just as they were getting ready, the door creaked open. A black-haired man with a priest cossack and long trench coat was about to enter – Christopher Ward, the Grand Paladin of the Vatican Secret Exterminator Unit.
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"Whoa!!!" Christopher ducked down instinctively as a fruit knife flew over his head and embedded into the wall behind him.
"For fuck's sake! What was that for!?" Christopher protested, showing a middle finger at Daniel, who had thrown the knife.
"Oh... it's you. I thought it was a demon." Daniel blandly lied, throwing the knife at Christopher because he didn't want him to see Penthesilea's naked body. Right now, it was safe since Penthesilea had already escaped to the restroom along with nearly all of her clothes.
"You lied through your teeth just now! You think those demons would be able to enter your base!?" Christopher retorted. The door to the restroom opened, revealing Penthesilea with a blush on her face and her clothes hastily put on, not as neat as usual.
Christopher noticed a strange smell in the room, akin to someone having pissed on raw tuna or something similar. He looked at Daniel with a knowing smile, commenting, "You seem too energetic for a person who just woke up from exhaustion."
"Sigh..." Daniel sighed and used the console beside his bed to open the large panoramic window, letting the 'stale' air out of the room. Observing Daniel's calm reaction and lack of concern about being seen with Penthesilea, in stark contrast to his earlier attempt to kill him, Christopher realized something.
"Sigh... okay, if you say so," Daniel sighed and then continued, "Enough about Vatican politics. Why are you here? You're not just checking up on me, right?" Daniel asked.
"That's right. Other than checking up on you, there's something else," Christopher said, then turned back to the door to pick up something he forgot in the hallway.
Then, Christopher returned with an animal cage typically used for bringing pets to the vet. Inside, there was a yellow iguana that seemed to glare angrily at Daniel.
"What is this? Your new pet?" asked Daniel, pointing at the yellow iguana that Christopher brought in.
"Fuck you, Magitek! I'm not someone's pet!" the iguana suddenly roared in anger, speaking in a voice that was somehow small and quite comical, reminiscent of the voice of some comedy star.
"Fuck me... The Vatican has a talking iguana!?" Daniel was completely impressed, as it was the first time he met a talking iguana.
"Nah, not the Vatican. This is our old friend, Mammon. He lost his power and became like this after you plundered all of his hell's wealth. I guess this is his form when he needs to conserve his energy," explained Christopher.
"I see, just like the phone battery saving mode," Daniel said, touching his chin in understanding, then asked, "That's right, what happened after I'm out?"
"Well, a lot of things happened. First, all the demons that are not dead lost all of their power and retreated back to hell, closing the hell gate themselves, leaving their former master here," Christopher explained, then looked disdainfully at Mammon, who was now no different than a normal yellow iguana.
"Then, there's news I think, m'lord needs to see for himself," Penthesilea added as she picked up a TV remote and turned on the TV.
The morning news broadcast painted a lively picture of Japan, a nation poised on the edge of opening its borders to the world. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation and excitement as the country geared up for a momentous event. In the midst of this significant occasion, the news anchor conveyed the unfolding developments with contagious enthusiasm.
News Anchor: "Good morning, everyone! Today, we bring you the latest updates from the Land of the Rising Sun. Japan is on the cusp of a new era as it opens its borders to the world! The atmosphere here is electrifying, and the anticipation is palpable."
The scenes shifted to portray bustling streets, cherry blossoms in full bloom, and people immersed in their daily lives.
News Anchor: "But that's not all; we have a special announcement that has captured the nation's attention. Our new Shogun, Nobunari Hojo, is set to tie the knot with Princess Koyuki Tokugawa, the sole princess of the former Shogun from the esteemed Tokugawa clan!"
Cutting to footage of the regal couple, the broadcast captured the essence of their impending union.
News Anchor: "This union marks a significant moment in our history, symbolizing unity and the forging of new alliances. The love between Shogun Hojo and Princess Koyuki has already captured the hearts of the nation."
The news report unfolded, offering glimpses of the royal couple's public appearances, interactions with the people, and the preparations for the grand celebration.
The revelation proved to be more than surprising for Daniel; it was a shock that left him breathless. The magnitude of the news hit him to the core, rendering him momentarily stunned by the unexpected turn of events.