“I refuse”
Zesca Aldebaran’s reply was bitterly sharp.
“Sadly, I am very busy. Because of that, Tooi. I don’t have the free time to accompany you with your act of self-satisfaction called reestablishing the contract”
In an old western-style house quietly isolated outside the town.
The Aldebaran Company bought the house which was originally used by a n.o.ble and reformed it to use it as a trading base.
The group managed to get into the reception room but, the s.p.a.ce was too dangerous to be called a reception s.p.a.ce and was covered in a grim atmosphere.
Countless weapons such as swords, spears, shields and armors were lined up against the wall. And each one of them was gems that can be perceived as first-cla.s.s goods with one glance.
Inside the room, a luxurious chair was placed on a spot which is a step taller than its surroundings.
(This is more like an audience s.p.a.ce than a reception room)
That was the first thing Tooi thought the moment he entered the room. And immediately, he found out that this room was her hobby.
There was a single woman sitting at the back of the room with the arrogance of an empress.
She’s a beauty with dignified facial features. She has burning red hair, and sharp eyes. A black armor was covering her whole body but, on the other hand, the exposure rate is high so, it brought out an indescribable and unbalanced charm.
While folding her legs, she placed her hands on the chair’s elbow and was looking at the gang with a cold gaze.
The Deity of [Weapon Empress], Zesca Aldebaran.
One of the high ranked Spirit that only 21 exists in this world, someone that defeated the [Demon King] with Tooi as his comrade and as the [Nebulosa12 G.o.ddesses]-----
Currently, [Aldebaran Company] is the active main weapons shop with Arludea Empire’s northern region as its center. “Oh don’t be so distant. This is our long waited reunion you know”
Tooi lightly shrugged his shoulders.
Alua Schut, who came with him to this mansion, was standing by beside him. Unlike Tooi who was acting carefree, she’s shrinking from the intimidating air released by the Deity.
“Well, I’m glad you look happy. This weapon shop is apparently raking in a lot of cash. I guess Zesca has an unexpected talent in business”
Zesca let out a soft sigh in response to Tooi who said that while whistling.
“………you never change. It’s like there’s nothing to hold, or it’s like you’re totally in your own pace. Were you living a carefree att.i.tude in your world?”
“AbuelaGrandma said this, [When in Rome, do as the Romans do], no matter which world am I in, it does not change the fact that I am myself so, I will live my life according to how I like”
“Abuela huh……….Fuun. it’s been a long time since I heard that weird speech pattern”
Zesca tiredly but somewhat relaxed her mouth from nostalgia.
However, she immediately got rid of her smile and looked over to them with a stern gaze.
“No matter what, I have no intentions to reestablish our contract and I am not interested about the actions of the other Deities in the other part of the countries. I have something I need to do now”
“And that’s……………..selling weapons to the rebellions?”
After maintaining her silence until now, Alua jumped into the situation. Her voice was terribly trembling but, it was filled with a strong determination.
“Zesca-sa………….do you know who you are selling those weapons to? Do you know how many damages the Empire’s military suffered because you sold those weapons……….”
“I don’t care”
The do-or die appeal from the young girl, was cut down by Zesca.
“The Empire’s situation and prosperity is not my problem. [Power to the ones who desire it]. That is the ideal of my shop and my current pride. I have done nothing but give my weapons to warriors who are craving for power”
“…………if the rebellion increase in power, a big revolt might occur just like how it happened with [Ifnates]……………Are you saying that it should happen?”
“Rather, that’s what I wish for”
Zesca made an arrogant smile.
“The battlefield is the only place where weapons show their true value. Swords and hammers being swung down, spears and lances piercing, arrows flying, shields and armors creaking…………the clash of pride and determination. The weapons I created will probably show its greatest shine within the ravages of war, where warriors are able to show off their soul”
Alua was standing still speechless as if she was swallowed in by that valor speech.
Profiting off the frequent occurrence of war is business for a weapons dealer.
Zesca’s words are natural judging by her position as the head of a weapons shop but, leaving that aside, Tooi thought that those words were very much like what she would say.
She loves weapons, respects weapons users and gives the ultimate praise to the winner after a death battle.
Those were words suitable for the prideful woman knight – Zesca Aldebaran who ran in the battlefield with the countless weapons she created herself.
“Any further questionnaire will be useless. Go back”
Zesca said that with an unapproachable att.i.tude.
Tooi closed his eyes for a few seconds to think but,
“I get it. I’ll go back for today”
He quietly fall back.
“I’ll come back again”
“It’s useless no matter how many times you come. Tooi………….i will never forgive you”
Zesca’s tone was low and her eyes were burning in silent rage.
“I won’t let you say that you’ve forgotten, Tooi…..! That sentence you said at that time……!”
“…………………….”
On the other hand, while being overwhelmed by her rising rage…………”That was a really crazy foreshadowing sentence”, Tooi involuntarily could stay still.
Tooi Cross and Zesca Aldebaran.
The reunion of a master and servant that once forged a contract closed its curtain with an important hint that would help him to resolve the antagonism from her.
Yearning for the next [Nebulosa12 G.o.ddesses] after Ryura Vega, just what reason did Tooi have to meet Zesca?
In order to explain the details, the story needs to return back to the events that occurred in the Imperial capital 1 month ago.