My Succubus System Chapter 206: 206

Chapter 206: 206

Chapter 206 : A Chat With The Devil (2)

Agni wasn't quite sure how to react to this strange man's attention. He seed detached from anything and anyone, yet suddenly he seed to only have eyes for her. There was also the question of how he'd manage to shrug off her 'Whisper' ability.

Then again, that seed more and more common these days. In a way, it kind of irked her. She concealed her displeasure though, as she was keenly aware that the strange young man had begun to study her more closely. The feeling was mutual. Agni could only believe that his ability to resist her Whisper may have had sothing to do with the unusual tendrils of black energy he'd displayed.

She decided to put this to the test.

"Sing a song about the good old days." She commanded. It was the first thing that ca to mind, she hadn't even a clue where she'd heard the song lyric. However she noticed sothing strange. She could "feel" that her Whisper didn't work. Or perhaps sense was the better term. To Agni, it felt as if the skill simply washed over her target rather than "seeping into". This was the best way she could describe the nuances to 'Whisper'. It felt as if her magic, her ability was invading her target. And, for a mont, she felt like she was one with them.

This brief sensation, this nuance, was missing from her latest attempt. This confird that whover this young man was, he'd done sothing to counter her ability.

In response, the silver haired man smirked, his eyes flashed with curiosity and he took a step closer.

"And you must be the succubus I keep hearing about." The voice which interrupted was both deep and husky. Enzo Gaines had now, finally directed his attention towards Agni.

"What have you heard?" Vivian Lex asked as she stepped closer towards Agni, taking up position right next to her.

"That, unlike the other succubus, she's one with a conscience. Nice even." Gaines replied. It was clear to Agni that he'd purposely chosen that mont to interject himself between his assistant and her. She just wasn't sure why. Even his positioning, it looked to her as if he was standing as a barrier.

This in turn made Agni wonder exactly what the person behind Gaines was.

*What?* That's a strange impression to have.* Agni thought.

*Not really. That guy feels..dirty. He's got a certain...darkness about him. Like there's a pitch black clinging to him that just won't wash away.* Shula chid in, having been silent for quite a while.

If they both felt the sa ill energy surrounding this person, there was no mistake. His class was a mystery, which seed to be happening more and more these days.

*I really need to ask soone about that.* She thought inwardly.

"It depends on who's asking. A devil to so, angel to others." Agni replied, her eyes locking with the tall, monocled man standing just ters away.

He didn't reply to this and instead seed to be appraising her. Fitting, considering the monocle -- at least this is what Agni thought.

"Aren't we all." Gaines finally replied, then extended his hand towards Agni. Although she had no particular reason not to shake his hand, sothing about the simple gesture seed disingenuous to her. Agni felt very deeply that by taking his hand she might be giving Gaines so sort of satisfaction. It occurred to her that Vivian Lex may have felt the sa way earlier. Thus she simply bowed her head, the slightest of blows ant to acknowledge his greeting.

Gaines' smile broadened as he withdrew his hand, bringing it to his side.

"Loyalty. I like that. Perhaps one day you'll embrace nto Mori with that ntality." Gaines then comnted.

"And you as well, Scribes are always welco. The Doyenne of Mystic Tower is quite fortunate to have been blessed with such treasures." This comnt was directed towards Katrin who, up until now, had been quietly observing the conversation.

Vivian Lex said nothing in response to either comnts, but rather she held her gaze upon Gaines. With all avenues for further niceties exhausted, Gaines excused himself with a curt bow and turned to walk away. The woman at his side cut her eyes towards Agni while the young man's smile seed misplaced. His gaze lingered over her for a few seconds more, then he followed along with the woman to catch up to Gaines.

"That was certainly filled with a lot of tension!" Gigi said, rather excitedly at that. It seed she enjoyed conflict of all types, regardless of origin.

"You could say that again. Do you and that man have so issues with one another?" Gates asked as he scratched at his temple.

"Everyone, listen closely. Beware of Enzo Gaines and nto Mori. There are so very shady rumors surrounding them both, but nothing concrete." Vivian said, directing her words to the group of chapel mbers gathered nearby.

"Really? What kind of rumors?" Katrin asked.

"Rumors of strong arm tactics, disappearances and the like." Vivian explained, but she stopped, as if considering her words.

"It's complicated." She then responded.

"Anyway, it's an order. Don't associate with him or any of his chapel mbers. Is that clear?" She commanded. This won an affirmative from the people gathered nearby.

"Oliver. Now's as good a ti as any. Be discreet." Vivian then comnted, prompting Oliver to nod and walk off. Agni found this odd, yet didn't say much. She was still trying to process the nagging feeling growing in the pit of her stomach.

Ambivalence. It was the only word she could think of, yet it clearly ca to mind as she thought over the "whole" of the things she'd heard regarding Enzo Gaines. On the outside people seed loyal to him and he was well liked by those who held positions of authority. There was no real proof that he'd done anything terrible and outwardly he was extolled as a role model. A person that others should aspire to be like.

And yet, her instincts told her otherwise, hence her current feelings on the matter. She'd personally heard too many unsavory rumors. A concerned Angellus searching for answers. A proprietor of a popular establishnt. And now nearly every Doyenne of prestige or notoriety had suspicions.

*Where there's smoke, there's usually fire.* Agni thought to herself.

"The rest of you, it's ti to check out the rest of the festival." Vivian said, emphasizing her words with a clap of her hand.

"The stalls are set up and everything is prepared. It's ti for the Skill Shop."