Chapter 55: Smart

Chapter 55: Smart

When reading manga, having a character go 'all according to plan' was entertaining.

It was the trademark of showing an intelligent character.

Deep down, every reader knew that the 'smart' character could only be as smart as the author could write it.

But when that translated to the real world. Those 'smart' characters became genuinely brilliant. Even before Paris had asked me a question, she had touched my shoulder.

Before I even had the chance to think of something, she had already outsmarted me. No, it was even before that.

She checkmated me before the game started.

Such startling intelligence. No wonder someone like her could come up with such a dangerous ability.

Since Ord was the essence of someone, they couldn't intentionally create loopholes in their abilities. So being smarter didn't necessarily mean a stronger ability. But in some cases, people have a conviction about something that no matter what happened

The entrance door creaked open, and Delia came in. She was soaked too.

"He has been out," Paris said.

She probably wanted to sow some discord between us. That way, she would have more control over the team.

"So what?" Delia shrugged, her clothes stuck to her body. She didnt seem bothered, but I still looked away. "He can go out and do whatever he wants. Don't try to control my cute little cousin. He was just curious."

Curious? Did she know I was following her? No, that shouldn't be the case. When her Ord increased, the bloodlust I felt from her wasn't the same pressure a Blaster would have released.

What Delia had caused was instinctual fear. In comparison, a Blaster would have released a force that felt suffocating.

The only conclusion I could think of was that Delia was genuinely just sticking up for me.

"He acted suspicious. Your little cousin is hiding something," Paris fixed her glasses. They reflected the light at such an angle that it hid her eyes.

"So what? I'm hiding something too, and so are you. What? Are you a priestess to whom we should confess all our sins?" Delia used her authority to the fullest.

Paris frowned but ended up not refuting anything. "I will explain to you my findings tomorrow."

After that, she walked to her room. Once Paris was away, Delia turned toward me, and her eyes narrowed. What did you do?

We didnt display any signs of internal fighting in front of an outsider. But with Paris no longer in the picture, Delia was cautious too.

I just went out to check some things.

Keep your secrets then, she huffed.

So you have a tracking ability. Thats why the Dark Sword Clan sent you, Paris nodded in approval. Though it was clear that the ability made her uncomfortable, she would rather be using her Mysterious Death: Red Book of Judgment on Delia. If I see you commit any crime. No matter how small, I will kill you.

Paris was forthright and didnt dice her words.

A heavy bloodlust rumbled from Delia. Youre welcome to try it, bitch. Im sure no one will say anything either if you were to die on a mission accidentally.

Okay, I clapped my hand. Why do I, as the youngest, have to be the adult here and stop these two? Whatever, I will play along for now. My ability is called Perfect Me. It allows me to calm down and ignore pain. I cant utilize it often as Im not used to it yet.

Thats a shitty ability, Delia said without hesitation.

Hey! That was not my actual ability! But you didnt have to be so rude!

Our team was already at each others throats, so I decided not to add to that. Im a pure Beast Master. Im more aligned to taming beasts.

Are you talking about the dumb fish you keep in your backpack? Delia added.

I just stared at her. Dont insult Carpy.

After saying that, I didnt say anything anymore. Delia got the message and pulled out a piece of paper. Lets see where our guy is.

She read the facts about the target, like; height, weight, appearance, blood type, and background. After doing that, she breathed hungrily, which looked creepy in her mask.

{Victim Hunt}

Delia's eyes widened. "Well, that's surprising."

"What is?" Paris asked.

"Seems like our guy is still in town. Around one of the expensive hotels," she pointed at a lone ten-story building atop a hill. "He's on the tenth floor."

Okay, so her ability was scarily accurate. I better avoid ending up as prey. Or exorcists like these would end up coming after me.

We immediately jumped from rooftop to rooftop, moving at breakneck speeds.

"You two will distract him while I read his words. If the man has already prepared in any way to counter my ability, then destroy the thing." Paris clarified. "Even if he manages to escape, my ability will kill him by the end of the week under mysterious circumstances."

After a short conversation and plans, we arrived at the hotel. We immediately got in, and the receptionist looked at us. She was a cute young woman. "Ladies and gentleman. How can I help you?"

Paris showed her a lock with a symbol in front of it. "I'm Special Rank Exorcist, Paris. Evacuate everyone. Is there anyone else on the tenth floor?"

"N -No, our client, a rich man, rented it all. But I could call him, and maybe he can-"

"No, you won't notify him," Delia smiled at the girl.

Despite Delias friendly looks, the receptionists hands shook, and she ran away in fear. My cousin probably did something to scare her, though I didn't notice anything.