Chapter 308: Here, eat this [1/2]
While I wasn't surprised that Bella knew I was listening, I didn't expect Lilly to find out.
[I'm sorry for eavesdropping, Bella, Lilly. I was worried.]
At my words, both women beamed with joy.
"Dear, considering what I am, you may be the only man in the world who would worry about me. It is incredibly sweet."
"Agreed. Considering everything we just did, it would be normal for Honey to be afraid that we are becoming too powerful."
[Hmm, I can understand why you would think that, Honey, but I love you, so I don't think that applies to me. As for you, my dear, even if you become a Revenant, you can expect me to look out for you forever. I will never stop caring about you.]
"..." x2
[What? Why are you both making such faces? Did I say something wrong?]
At my words, Bella face palmed and Lilly looked to the dark sky. They both seemed incredibly frustrated.
"Dear." "Honey."
[Yes?]
"Please refrain from talking to other women." X2
[Huh? Why?]
"Fucking hell, honey, are you seriously asking?"
"Dear, you seem to be blessed in seducing women, I am afraid we would end up killing too many competitors in the future."
[I am not thought? You both should know. Of all the Sirens, I remember being an asshole to both of you. Ah no, I also said I would kill Jo and Jas... and I also tried to shoot Liv, Aki and Robyn. Hmm.
Now that I think about it, didn't I also shoot Mia?]
Seemingly relieved, the women from both continents of America began to chuckle.
"Haha, I guess that is true, it is incredibly hard to get into Honey's good graces after all."
" Indeed, he even broke my sword before he took me on a date. Come to think of it, I also remember Jo telling me what she found out from Vela's wolves."
[Oh? What did they say?]
"Well, according to Jo, in response to the wolves trying to give you lap dances, you almost killed them with death resonance, in addition to pulling a gun on Yvonne more than once."
[Ah, yes. That did happen. Wait, I thought you girls already knew that, didn't you beat up Golden Wick for it?]
Bella gave an awkward cough before sheepishly looking away. "Uh, that was kind of my fault. I hacked the CCTV cameras in the hallways, so I saw you and Vela's wolves go into the same room. But I didn't know what you were doing, so I got help."
"Dear, meeting rooms are supposed to be secure for the most part. I met with Phillip privately and blackmai... I mean, I asked him politely what you were doing with them. He said if he had to guess, you had them relive your stress."
[That fucking bastard. So that's why Jo was furious as hell.]
"Actually, dear, I was um... afraid to tell others that I jumped to conclusions. Jasmine was the one who cleared up the understanding."
[Huh? If Jo already knew, why did she still kick their asses?]
"The blonde energy bunny said anyone who could withstand your death resonance was worth training. She said something about resilience to fear or something."
[I see. Sometimes I wonder how I managed to get into a relationship with all of you. You know, being stupid and all.]
"Fufu. Didn't you say so yourself, dear? It seems that trying to kill people works really well."
[Then wouldn't that mean Yvonne, Claire and Mia are... ah shit, forget I said anything.]
The moment I mentioned the werewolf from Europe, Bella and Lilly made dangerous expressions.
"It seems we have to go monster hunting in Britain. I believe it lives in Glasgow. I will tell the others to bring plenty of silver. We will go during the full moon."
"Indeed, Jo's dogs have already had their beating. We just have to find the last one in Europe."
[Oy! You two! Behave! Didn't you say they helped Jo and Jas? Stop! You're overreacting!]
"And they managed to survive the enlistment, so their debt to you has been paid Dear."
"Lilly's right honey, this is a completely different matter," Bella said coldly.
[...]
Then they both burst out laughing. As if someone had made an incredibly funny joke. Lilly then managed to sneak in between bouts of elegant laughter.
"I'm sorry Dear...hahaha... I couldn't resist... It was Bella's idea."
"Hahaha! You should have seen the look on your face Honey! It was hilarious."
[You girls are mean.]
Although I felt annoyed, I found some joy in seeing the girls laughing so brightly. If being the butt of future jokes allows me to see them so happy. Then a clown I would be.
"Bella..." Lilly called out suddenly.
"I know. Honey, since you are still at the Dispatch Office, would you mind asking the LLG to divide the dismantling teams into seven groups? I will manage the Sirens while we wait. We still need to reflect on our performances."
It was strange to see the girls telling me what to do. It finally hit me that my harem was really here with me in Hellsgate. Since I never really liked doing that shit, it was a welcome development for me.
[I understand, then I will leave my cyberspace and return. Good work you two. Stay safe until the others arrive.]
After saying goodbye to the rest of the Sirens via {Connect}, I returned to my body.
It was still in the same conference room. Though it looked completely different now. Much of the furniture had been removed to make room for the Ripsaw tank.
Standing up, I left the room to look for Phillip. I found him outside the shipping office leading one of LLG's demolition teams. The leader of the group seemed to be a dwarf. Addison was panting heavily as he massaged his lower back.
The floor was piled high with a variety of materials. Flesh, bones, and jars of tar-like liquids. Trying not to pay attention to the disgusting assortment of what I assumed to be loot, I walked over to my clerk.
"Oh? Esteemed Limitless, how may I be of service?"
"Phillip, Minerva asked me to inform you that the Sirens have finished their first wave. Please prepare seven dismantling teams."
Phillip nearly dropped his clipboard in panic. Addison gave me a similarly slack-jawed look.
"I beg your pardon? You said seven? As in seven separate dismantling teams?"
"Yes," I replied curtly.
"I'm afraid to ask this, Limitless, but can you elaborate on why you need seven groups?"
"Huh? Because the Sirens intend to move on to their next zones? Each of my girls has reclaimed one zone. They have a combined kill total of 784. It was, I think, nine? Right, it was nine rank E's, the biggest of which is a Cyclops."
I then heard a thud and saw Addison collapse onto his back.
"This is hopeless. I am going to die from overwork. Just kill me now," the dwarf murmured in a daze.
Then Phillip placed his hand on his temple as he spoke slowly. The man didn't notice, but Cynthia returned with her group, also seemingly haggard from stress.
"Limitless, the Sirens all took on one Dirge Siren alone, each of which resulted in seven zones being liberated in the last hour? And the total kills were 784? nine of which are rank E's? And this is just their first wave?"
"Pretty much. It only took half an hour though. We just started a while ago."