"That's all I can say."
Zeta ended her explanation.
"......"
Madam Lin, who was reclining on the long sofa, listened to Zeta's information carefully. Her expression looked serious. Unsurprisingly, what was being discussed was the territory and the Northern Ruler for that matter.
"It's not that easy, huh..." Madam Lin murmured.
"I'm sorry, madam. That's all I can come up with," Zeta regretted.
Madam Lin didn't answer her. She wasn't angry, nor was she pleased. Just a flat and slightly tense expression.
"What can it be, because she's the Nemesis Guild's Envy."
"The 3 Rulers' Meeting will be here soon. I need more information about Envy. This time she won't be able to avoid gambling because she's busy. No one has ever seen her gamble, nor does anyone know what kind of gambling she did with the Northern Lords before. What kind of gambling is her weakness and advantage is what I need to find out," Madam Lin thought.
"There is no useful information against her."
Zeta raised her head after looking down for a long time.
"Anu, madam..."
"?"
"What?"
"Although it's different from what Madam mentioned, I have a suggestion that you might like," Zeta offered.
Madam Lin was intrigued by that.
"Hoo, explain."
Zeta smiled politely and brightly. Her expression looked so confident and convincing. After being given permission to reveal her plan, Zeta explained what she had in mind in detail and even helped Madam Lin understand it better.
"Fufufu... Hahahaha... That's amazing. You're amazing, Zeta! My little trickster can think of such a great plan. Good girl..." Madam Lin praised.
She got up from the sofa and approached Zeta to stroke her head.
"Good, good. What do you want instead?"
"There's no way you can say that without expecting something in return, right?" asked Madan Lin, seeing Zeta's intentions.
Instead of being pricked, Zeta smiled even more.
"Of course madam, nothing is free in this world."
But because of Zeta's calculating nature, Madam Lin could trust her. A child who is willing to do anything without restraints and rewards is hard to believe.
"My wish is simple, madam. I just want to go with you to the Meeting of the Three Rulers," Zeta said.
"Hmm? Why, there's nothing great about that meeting other than the usual gambling," confused Madam Lin.
Zeta shook her head.
"How could it be. It's also a chance to observe the reclusive Nemesis Guild up close."
"I don't want to miss this opportunity. And just maybe, there's something I can gain by seeing it firsthand."
"......"
Madam Lin thought for a moment. There wasn't much Zeta could do if she brought her along, certainly including to things that might harm her. Zeta also had good observation, so it was possible that having her with her would be useful. But still, she wasn't so confident as to put Zeta by her side during the Meeting of the Three Rulers. She was still worried that Zeta was up to something.
".... I'll think about it. There are still three weeks until the meeting. I won't give you another job, just be a Bunny like the others. Or you can just help Lenarya," Madam Lin replied in the end.
"I'll think about the answer to your request during that time."
Zeta did not have any change of expression.
"Of course, madam. That alone is enough for me. I'm glad I still have a chance."
"Ah, but this is outside of my salary, madam!" grinned Zeta.
Madam Lin giggled, Zeta had always been Zeta apparently.
"Fufufu, don't worry. I'll add a bonus for you too."
"Thank you Madam!"
The girl was happy.
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Character Information
Name: Madam LinNova: III OrangeRace: OniAge: UnknownStatus: 3rd Floor's Eastern RulerAffiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor [https://img.wattpad.com/bede5b2fa4aecf5000463591c91366d8be48a827/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f516b75675a466b797145786566773d3d2d313334303139303831342e313739316366666332323739613037613139323836393638373630332e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Madam Lin
Nova: III Orange
Race: Oni
Age: Unknown
Status: 3rd Floor's Eastern Ruler
Affiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor
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Name: ZetaNova: V RedRace: UnknownAge: 20Status: Madam Lin's spyAffiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor [https://img.wattpad.com/54b1cd8729ae1f8292eac91b7529dc93b1e3164b/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f33313950683249475664353861773d3d2d313334303139303831342e313739316366663938363937623564363932313839343430393137302e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
Name: Zeta
Nova: V Red
Race: Unknown
Age: 20
Status: Madam Lin's spy
Affiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor
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Name: LenaryaNova: UnknownRace: ElfAge: UnknownStatus: Madam Lin's AssistantAffiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor [https://img.wattpad.com/2551d89ef69f821f7c49d84c6cf90046f04b87e7/68747470733a2f2f73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f776174747061642d6d656469612d736572766963652f53746f7279496d6167652f616775657a506a6f72586c7462513d3d2d313334303139303831342e3137393163666637633035623564316639363832383031393335382e6a7067?s=fit&w=1280&h=1280]
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Name: Lenarya
Nova: Unknown
Race: Elf
Age: Unknown
Status: Madam Lin's Assistant
Affiliation: Eastern Region 3rd Floor
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Nighttime
With her work done, Madam Lin went with Zeta to her room to meet Lenarya. Lenarya was Madam Lin's personal assistant in charge of the administration and paperwork at her casino. More than Zeta, Madam Lin trusted Lenarya. Moreover, the elf had also worked for her for a very long time. And all of Lenarya's work was always perfect, never disappointing her.
As soon as they got close to Madam Lin's room, the two could see a female elf in modern clothes leaning against the door. Her eyes seemed to be focused on her own thoughts so she did not notice their arrival.
"Len!!!" greeted Zeta.
"....!"
Lenarya turned to the voice calling her.
"Zeta... Madam..." Lenarya replied softly.
Zeta immediately slid over to Len's side and wrapped her arms around him.
"Madam! Len's work hours are over, right? Can I take her?"
Madam Lin gave a small smile.
"Yes, yes... Just bring her."
"You guys are really close, aren't you..."
"Yess! Thank you madam!"
"Okay! Let's go home, Len! I brought souvenirs from Northern!" Zeta pulled Lenarya away from there.
Lenarya looked a bit hesitant following Zeta. She looked at Madam with eyes as if questioning whether or not she could really leave. Realizing the meaning of Lenarya's gaze, Madam Lin moved her hand as if to displace them. She allowed it, so just go there.
Although still somewhat hesitant, Lenarya smiled slightly and nodded her head in farewell. She let herself be pulled by Zeta somewhere after that. Leaving Madam Lin alone with someone in the room.
Zeta, who as always looked full of energy and enthusiasm, greeted the people who passed by them. They all greeted her back. They were used to Zeta's hyperactive nature and Lenarya being dragged around by her. They had known Lenarya for a long time because they were both longtime workers. But so far, only Zeta could conquer the flat Lenarya.
While they were tired of Zeta's hyperactive side and were grateful that Zeta clung to Lenarya, they also felt sorry for her. The elf sometimes looked depressed and could only surrender.
But that was just their outward appearance.
As soon as Zeta and Lenarya reached their dormitory room, which was located not far from the casino, another side of them was revealed.
Zeta threw herself on the bed.
"Ah, such a bitch..."
Lenarya just looked at Zeta and didn't say anything. She was used to this.
TAP TAP TAP
Slowly, the Elf walked over to Zeta and sat on the same bed.
"Sometimes I admire you for being able to do a 180° turn. You can definitely succeed on the 4th Floor (Theater) or 25th Floor (Entertainment) if you take advantage of that."
Zeta's exasperated expression was visible.
"Huh! This is my least favorite ability, you know! Smiling haha hihi at people who don't deserve it."
"I'm glad I didn't throw up," Zeta complained.
Lenarya let out a small sigh. Well, Zeta was always like this. Let it go.
"Zeta, where are the souvenirs?"
"...?"
Zeta immediately looked at Lenarya in disbelief.
"Seriously? Do you really believe I brought souvenirs?" she asked shocked.
Lenarya nodded.
"Give it to me."
"......"
Zeta didn't budge. She couldn't win. Even though her intention was just an ad-lib.
"Don't tell me you didn't buy it?" she glared at Zeta.
"........ Ha~ahh... I bought it, I bought it. Here..."
Zeta took something out of her bag. It was nothing special, just a light snack that was sold in the Northern Region but not in this Eastern Region.
With just that, Lenarya was in a good mood. Although it wasn't very visible, Zeta knew Lenarya was very happy because her ears moved up and down when she received and opened the Snack. Seeing her that happy just because of the Snack made Zeta's annoyance a little less.
"People stay away from her because they don't know what ehe's thinking. Len is more childish than people think," Zeta thought as she watched the elf eat her Snack with gusto.
"So Len, can you start explaining what you meant on the phone?" Zeta asked.
Lenarya licked her finger, which was full of Snack flavor.
"Hmm... Just what it sounded like."
"Madam's new toy this time is Lady Calliope Familiy. In the beginning, Madam was just gambling with her. But in that gamble, she began to like her nature and decided she had to have her right away. So Madam used that plan."
"That plan, huh... Not like the usual Madam," Zeta muttered.
"Yes, it is."
"Madam usually chooses to wait until people are willing to risk themselves in gambling. But if she's going to use that plan, it means that Madam really wants her to use cheating so that her opponent doesn't realize that she's also risking herself," Zeta thought.
"Madam only found out she was a Daughter of the Calliope family after the girl became hers," Lenarya continued.
"...!"
Zeta, "Girl?"
Lenarya nodded, "Madam's new toy is a young girl. She's probably only 17 years old."
Zeta's eyes immediately looked as if she saw dirt moving on the road.
"Seriously... That bitch also touched a minor? Especially Calliope's family!?"
"Is she still in her right mind?"
Lenarya just shrugged her shoulders.
"Has she ever been sane?"
"No... But never to this extent..." Zeta replied tiredly.
"It's true that on this 3rd Floor, even Ranker lost their power. But still, looking for trouble with the Grand Families and the Big Guild is just too deadly..."
"That's why Madam won't let anyone know that that child, Ophelia Calliope is with her. She intends to confine her and tame her until her body and soul cannot live without Madam's touch."
Lenarya repeated Madam's words at that time.
Zeta did not know what else to say.
"If Madam has such intentions..."
"It seems like that child's fate is really unlucky. Poor thing... Her only choices are to be 100% submissive to Madam or... Sexually destroyed..."
"Fortunately thanks to that, Madam is busy and will not pay close attention to our movements."
Lenarya's words were true. But Zeta still couldn't like it. Instead of trying to help the girl, Zeta was taking advantage of her misfortune.
Lenarya knew Zeta was a good kid and hated cheating. But she also had no intention of reminding Zeta of her idealism. Their situation leaves them with no choice but to confine their consciences to their goals.
"Don't express yourself like that. She won't break," said Lenarya.
"Zeta?"
"The Meeting of the Three Rulers is coming up soon, right? Madam must be very busy with that as well. Under normal circumstances, that child would probably be destroyed in a week or two. But Madam doesn't have as much time for her as usual. She should be able to last up to a month," Lenarya explained after some consideration.
"I don't know if that's good news or not," said Zeta.
Zeta laid back down on the bed.
"Len... You want to help ease my guilt, huh... Thanks, but it's not necessary."
"I won't waver that easily."
"Even if it means I have to become a heartless person who ignores others' requests for help."
".... I see."
Lenarya put down the finished snack pack.
"We already have time. We also have the information. It's time to execute our plan, right?"
Zeta looked at Lenarya with a calm expression.
"Do you have a candidate for the intruder?"
The elf reached into her pocket for something. What she pulled out was something similar to a flash drive, but without the tail (to plug into a computer hole). There was only a small button on the end. As soon as Len pressed the button, a holographic screen appeared on it.
The screen was filled with photos and brief descriptions of dozens of Conquerors in the Western and Northern Regions. Of the dozens of photos, there were photos of 3 familiar people. Hamer in the Northern Region and Bere Ruka in the Western Region. Zeta could also see the unlucky girl she met this morning, Naeva Winter in the Northern Region.
"They are all newbie Conquerors who entered at this time," Lenarya said.
"You're free for three weeks, right? I've marked the ones who might be useful. Go meet them and judge for yourself whether they can help or not."
Zeta saw that several people had been marked with a red line there. Naeva Winter was not among the candidates.
"Well, she does look weak. It's good that she's not involved with anything dangerous."
"I get it. I'll start tomorrow," Zeta replied with a nod.
Lenarya closed the hologram again and handed the pendrive to Zeta. Unlike her flat eyes before, Lenarya now looked deeply into Zeta's eyes.
"This is our only chance. Don't fail or we'll all be ruined."
Not feeling the slightest pressure, Zeta smiled vengefully.
"Yes. Take it easy. I'll make sure we can save her. And also... Pay back what those two did to her."