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Chapter 568: 568

On the morning of the last day of the Six Kings Festival, I was waiting for Shiro-san at the Central Plaza . The meeting was exactly 10:00 am . I had arrived early though, so I had about 20 minutes to spare .

Then again…… Why in the world do people like Kuro and Shiro-san want meeting up? I guess having that cliché date meet-up is important huh .

I’m sure Shiro-san will show up at exactly 10:00 am, so I decided to take it easy and wait while looking at the empty Central Plaza .

Incidentally, this unnatural absence of people in the Central Plaza…… Well, I’m sure that this is the deed of the Gods .

As I was thinking about this, a group of Gods appeared in the Central Plaza, their footsteps echoing in unbroken regularity . Leading them was the trio of Chronois-san, Fate-san and Life-san, with no sign of Shiro-san anywhere .

……Isn’t this that? I feel like I’ve seen this military-like security group before……

[Everyone, listen up! The detailed layout is as I informed you the day before, but I’ll tell you about a few more things you all need to look out for aside from that!]

Lining up a few distance away from where I am, Chronois-san began to speak what to pay attention to in a sharp voice .

[First of all, as I’m sure everyone knows, the situation is different from last time . In this Six Kings Festival, there are a lot of world’s top-ranking powerhouses gathered, including the Six Kings, so if we use force to eliminate them, there is a huge risk of causing damage to the surroundings . ]

[That’s why, whether you should ignore a Peerage-holder or not, you should ask for instructions from us Supreme Gods…… Don’t just act on your own accord . ]

Following Chronois-san, Fate-san also had a serious expression on her face, completely different from how she usually looks .

[As for the Demons and Humans other than the Peerage-holders, please follow the instructions of each platoon leader . I’m sure everyone already knows this, but failure is not an option . ]

Life-san is still talking about disturbing things as usual . I mean, each platoon, she said…… It’s almost like this group really is an army……

[Ahh, also…… I don’t think anyone would get involved with the Six Kings, but make sure that all of you stays away from “Phantasmal King No Face” . They are a bundle of trouble and annoyingness . No matter how things turn out, it’s going to be nothing but trouble . Remember to “basically ignore them”, but “if you have no choice but to get involved with them, end your conversation with them as soon as possible” . A single disruption in coordination can lead to a fatal situation . Proceed with extreme caution . ]

With a somewhat astounded look on her face, Chronois-san conveyed such a warning . Yeah, well, I’m not sure how many times she had been caught up in troublesome things regarding Alice, but this pattern…… She even went out of her way to call her out . ]

[……Hey, you’ve been called out . ]

[Kacchiiiiin! Well now, even if Alice-chan is incredibly merciful, even I would lose my temper . I will not hesitate to sue her!

[You’re going to lose in that lawsuit, so you better stop it . ]

[……U- Ummm? Kaito-san, I’m your lover, remember? Isn’t this the part where you follow your cute, little girlfriend, or where you directly talk to them and change their evaluation regarding this cute Alice-chan?]

I mean, what Chronois-san said was completely right . I can predict that if Chronois-san and the others were to get involved with Alice, things will definitely take a troublesome turn .

Especially when Fate-san and Alice are involved in something together, the chaos would drive Chronois-san to her wit’s end .

[……Unfortunately, changing their evaluation towards you is too difficult . It’s impossible for me . ]

[Don’t you think you gave up too easily!? No, no, you can do it! If you work hard, you can achieve anything!]

[……Well then, Alice . Help me improve my board game skills . ]

[……There are also things…… that I can’t do . ]

[Oi, don’t look away and say that straight to my eyes……]

……I know it’s too late to say this now, but am I really that devastatingly weak? Even Alice, someone who seems like she can do anything, is saying that it’s impossible!?

[……Hey, Alice . ]

[What is it?]

[I’m hoping you’ll answer in a fairly conservative and offhanded way…… Am I really that weak?]

[……No, well, each person had their own strengths and weaknesses, and with a certain amount of practice, your skills will naturally improve . ]

[……And without the offhanded way of speaking?]

[It’s catastrophic . It’s the first time in my long life that I’ve experienced “intentionally trying to lose against someone, and still win” . Seriously, it’s so bad that I want to cry . ]

[I’m that bad!?]

Incidentally, Alice and I often play various games together, but we don’t place board games except those with luck factors .

However, it doesn’t mean that I’ve lost all of my games against Alice . I’ve also beaten her at shogi and other board games…… Though it’s while “Alice has 10 pieces removed and I can play two moves in a row”, a handicap that could fundamentally upset the gameplay……

[……Oops, it’s almost time . As expected, Shallow Vernal would easily find out even when I hide nearby, so I’ll just guard you from a distance . ]

[Eh? Ah, unnn . Thank you for always being there . ]

[No, no, see ya~~]

Saluting as if she was a royal guard acting in a play, Alice left . How should I say this…… She’s a really reliable person . It’s because I know that Alice is guarding me that I’m able to go out without worries…… I’ll treat her to something sometime .

As I moved my gaze while thinking about this, I saw that the Gods had also disappeared before I knew it, and it was already a minute before our meeting time .

At that moment, something strange happened in the Central Plaza . A number of faint lights appeared on the ground of the Central Plaza, before those lights formed a huge magic circle .

When the huge magic circle that covered the Central Plaza was completed, a huge, divine light poured down from the heavens…… and from behind that light appeared Shiro-san .

[Thank you for waiting . ]

[Doesn’t the vibe seem like a boss battle is about to happen!?]

[I’m just slightly excited . ]

[……I- Is that so……]

I don’t know if I should say that it’s to be expected from Shiro-san or not, but she was astounding right from the very beginning…… Rather, Shiro-san’s entrance becomes even more flamboyant when she’s excited?

Dear Mom, Dad————– Seeing the difference in status between us the moment Shiro-san made her entrance, I was involuntarily dumbfounded . Rather, I wonder what this is? This sudden uneasiness I’m feeling…… Errr, for the time being———– It seems like Shiro-san is excited .

Serious-senpai : [Ahh…… This is no good . I mean, with all the things she’s done, I’m surprised that she’s actually still holding back . ]

Under King : [……Eh? Wouldn’t her super high concentration of magic power damage the wards? Wouldn’t that light pouring down from the sky in one place alter the weather in some inexplicable way? Wait a moment, okay? I’ll deal with these problems, one after another…… U- Unnn, I don’t think the children could do this . I have to move myself……]

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