, involved with the Dark Sword Clan? The higher-ups are just projecting. I dont have any use for the Dark Sword Clan, and I dont need anyone killed quietly. But the higher-ups, arent they the main clients? Headmaster leo knew exactly what the Sun Exorcist was referring to.
The Dark Sword Clan has sent a letter to him to call back Kon.
They likely learned about how he had stopped the Demonic Exorcist. It seems the clan has plans for their new protege.
Usually, leo would have taken this chance and thrown the Dark Sword Clan under the table. He didn't like them that much. But the youngster, Kon, had done him a big favor by taking Agon away.
The kid was more useful to have on his good side. From what he had seen, leo concluded that the young Kon wasnt like his clan. But that didnt an he was a paragon of justice.
If things went wrong and they needed to run away, Kon was an excellent option leo left open in case he needed to smuggle out Agon.
I know you heard when I said we need a weapon to deal with Ultimate Class demons, Er stated, clenching his fist. A new organization called Red Tails has sprouted, with worrying rumors about it. Also, in the southern mountains, the Ultimate Class Demon, Shuten Doji, and his demon army seem up to sothing.
"Weapon to defeat Ultimate Class Demons? I'm rather old, what's all that again? Can you start from the beginning?" leo yawned, appearing uninterested.
But his mind was thinking contrary to his behavior. There might be a war on the horizon. Thats not good. Now I see why the higher-ups want Agon so badly. Theyre afraid for their own survival.
Sighing, the red-haired youngster took a piece of paper and read it aloud. "On the weekend of the first week of the academy. The Demonic Exorcist attacked, and many detected the lingering energy of Yamata No Orochi. Did the weapon go on a rampage?"
"I don't know what you're even talking about. No weapons went on any rampage that day. You can even bring The World Exorcist to try and read if Im telling the truth, leo stated.
Agon wasnt a weapon. The Magician, the number 1 Exorcist, soone they hadnt found a strong enough replacent for, had entrusted Agon to leo, and there was no way the old headmaster would betray one of his students trust even if said the student was dead. Also, I don't think of the one who sealed Yamata No Orochi and saved the world from it, would want Agon to be treated like a weapon."
"The Magician was a dignified man, the strongest amongst us. He was the previous Sage and knew what was better for the world." Er argued. The stubborn look in his eyes left no room for discussion.
'As if any father would want their son treated like this.' leo thought but kept such secrets to himself.
If word got out that Agon was the previous Sage's son. Then there were many demons and even people who held a grudge against him. "I'm not giving Agon to anyone. What're the higher-ups going to do about that?"
"Obviously, they will assu you want the weapon for yourself, and they will question your loyalty to the country," Er answered without missing a beat. "Then what about the Demonic Exorcist? That's soone the higher-ups would love to see dead. So much so that they might have looked over the weapon incident if you had been able to kill him. Maybe you aren't at that peak you used to be?"
leo knew the youngster was trying to throw snide comnts at him. But he didn't feel offended by them.
Every ti he walked, his joints ached more than ever before. He wasn't getting any younger.
'At my age, would I even be able to take on this youngster?' He wondered. Ti had passed him by, and his pri years were long gone.
Er 'The Sun', despite being ranked 19th strongest, a whole ten ranks behind him. leo was curious to know how well he would do in a fight against him. The red-haired youngster was twenty-three and filled with talent. His ability had a strong defense and an even stronger offense.
"If you wanna fight , just say so. Why all the lodramatic stuff? I'm an old man, and I don't have the ti to spend dallying around and sweet-talking so jumpstart Exorcist." leo incited.
Enough! Er smashed his fist on the table and stood up. It seed like he finally couldnt hold back anymore. Stop taking for a fool! Do you think this is a situation you can just ignore? Next ti I wont just co to talk!
leo wasn't afraid. After all, if the fight were so linear, Er would have taken what he wanted by force. The academy was leo's territory. Despite his age, few exorcists would stand a chance against him while in his terrain.
Headmaster leos face turned serious too, and his gaze sharpened. Good, make sure you bring an army! Because you alone will die before even taking two steps into the entrance of my academy!"
For a second, it looked almost like Er was about to react. The temperature in the room rose. But his cooler head prevailed.
leo had his finger on a button that would have opened air vents and filled the room with smoke.
With headmaster leo being a Hybrid Affinity of Blaster and Master, he could control smoke. In a closed room like this, he could suffocate Er before the youngster could activate his ability.
'Yes, I would probably lose against him in a fair fight. But in a real battle, chances were in my favor against an inexperienced brat.' leo thought.
But Er didnt take the bait and stord off.
***
When we arrived at the academy, we imdiately went to the receptionist's desk to report what had happened. I had to give them so flesh from the eel demon as proof.
"Here's the reward, and the rest of the money will be paid after the demon's corpse is retrieved." The receptionist gave us so banknotes and small sacks stacked with silver coins.
I imdiately turned toward the guys. "C'mon, rember the bet with the girl? Give the money."
"Tch, aren't you from a rich clan?" Agon complained.
"Greedy bastard!" Gem was also of the sa mind. But Bets didn't say anything.
I smirked at them. "Of course, my clan is way too wealthy. But this tale is as old as ti; the rich just get richer. I'm the rich in this case."
They berated for a couple more minutes, and we joked around.
I knew they didn't an their words; it was just friendly banter. After all, I was the one who paid for lodgings and food during our journey. As they said, even when compared to the Kuro Clan, my Dark Sword Clan might be weaker, but it was way richer.
I still made a small profit with the bet despite paying for things.
"By the way, the headmaster told to inform Mr Kon to go and et him as soon as you co back," the receptionist notified us.
"Sorry guys, but it seems like we're going to have to wait for our celebration," I turned toward my friends and waved as I walked away.
"We have been celebrating for six days on the way here," Gem was still a bit salty about the bet.
"Hey, talk about yourself. Because except for the evenings, I was training." I clarified and walked away far enough that I couldn't hear whatever insults Gem muttered under his breath.
As I approached the headmaster's office, I didn't even have ti to pay attention to the creepy paintings on the wall.
It was amazing what one could get used to in such a short ti.
I knocked twice.
"Co in."
The inside was the sa as always. However, the headmaster seed on edge, and the room was hotter. Did he have a new air conditioner?
"How was the mission?" He stared at like a hawk.
Yep, he was definitely tense.
"It went okay. I'm sure the receptionist will make a better report than what I could explain," I tried to say as little as possiblejust imagining the face he would make when he learned about us fighting against a high class demon.
Heh! It would be entertaining if I could see that!
Damn, when did I get such a twisted sense of humor? Well, at least it's harmless.
"A letter has been sent over from the Dark Sword Clan," the headmaster handed over an envelope with an unbroken seal. He smiled and went back to his usual deanor.
Letter from ho. I wasn't excited to get letters from that clan. I wanted to avoid taking part in the family business.
After opening the letter, I sensed the old headmaster peak over my shoulder. "You think it's an assassination mission?"
What's with this nosy old man? Sir, please act your age.
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