Chapter 108: Good-Bye and Hello

Chapter 108: Good-Bye and Hello

November 3rd, 2089

Vivians POV

Its my last day here in Japan, having stayed for the Hayashi gala and paid my diplomatic dues with the Japanese government. Aoife was behaving rather strangely last night, becoming unusually flustered when I pressed her about the guy she was with. I didnt get a good look at him, but he felt familiar. I also met Chairman Hayashi, the host of the party and the head of the largest corporation in Japan. That was an experience I could do without. I have met many of his kind before: vicious, conniving snakes who would betray anyone in a heartbeat if it meant advancing their own interests. I pity his family, Mr. Cross and Mrs. Cross seem like very nice people.

This past month has been a goldmine of information. Reiji has been extremely helpful in getting an understanding about magic, and the demon attack revealed the true nature of our adversary. Father has managed to get Council of Nine approval to start an international task force dedicated to the annihilation of Pandemonium. Currently he plans on disbanding my task force and turning over all relevant information, but once I present him with my discoveries relating to magic I hope that hell simply reassign the task force into researching the paranormal.

Beverly, please get the car around. I would like to say good-bye to some friends I have made during my stay here. Right away, Princess. Reiji, Koji, Kiyoshi and Aito have been fun to hang around with. I guess the shock of demons and magic being real has mitigated the shock of me being a princess. Its been a refreshing change, being treated like a regular girl. I have especially enjoyed being around Reiji. Hes always making me laugh, and hes just so darn cute. Most teenage boys get flustered around me due to my appearance, but Reiji has not once been shaken. Somehow, I feel a little disappointed at that.

But before we go any further, I want to know what you were doing yesterday with Aoife. I scoffed at that. Nothing, I was forced to accompany her by my family. I ignored Reijis muttered Seriously, how many more girls is Minato going to get? Vivian was quiet for a moment, before saying Be careful of your grandfather, he is not the type you should trust. *Sigh* Yeah, but hes family nonetheless. He deserves a chance.

Vivian left soon after that, leaving her personal contact number to both me and Reiji. I noticed that she and Reiji were getting along rather well. So, you seem rather close to the Princess. I remarked slyly. Reiji blushed shyly at my comment. I guess so. She seems good for you. You havent been so legitimately cheerful since the concert. I acted nonchalant, but in reality I had all my senses focused to the utmost on Reiji. Hes been getting better since the attack, but hes developed a tendency to fake like hes completely recovered. I want to poke him where its tender to evaluate how much hes really healed.

Reiji smiled at my question, clearly perceiving my real intentions. The scar will always be there, but I think I have overcome it. Considering how much healing magic youve been casting on me, Im surprised it hasnt happened sooner. He giggled at my poker face. Yeah, you think I wouldnt realize that you were involved when mysterious lights would appear in my dreams and ward away the nightmares? Especially when Aito, Koji, and Kiyoshi mentioned seeing similar lights that block their nightmares as well? I continued maintaining my neutral expression. I dont know anything about that. Reiji waved off that statement Sure, sure, you massive tsundere.

An amicable silence fell between us as we sat there. Minato? Yeah? Do you think you could train me to fight? Why do you ask? Hikari mentioned it. Pandemonium is still out there, ruining other lives and causing sorrow to spread. I never want to be in another situation where I cant protect those I care about. I looked at Reijis determined face and decided to agree. Fine. But prepare for hell. You need to show me your determination in order to improve. I had an evil smile on my face as I started planning on how to best torture, ahem, train Reiji.

Umm, Minato? I dont want to interrupt whatever this is, but youre making a rather scary facenove(l)bi(n.)com