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“So to elaborate, we need you help to bring some stability to this city. As long as those three sects are out of the way, our time will be a whole lot easier.” (Thieves guild leader)

“Aren’t you worried about the new group possibly suppressing you guys further than the three already here.” (Kuro)

“Well, this place will most likely become a branch area. So at the most, yea, we can manage if nobody powerful shows up. Plus the constant fighting between the three groups causes too many problems. If they didn’t group up to combat the stronger sect, they would have long since been absorbed. Yet that's as far as their unity goes, truly annoying.” (Thieves guild leader)

“Hmm, fine I’ll help, but the designs and such for my explosives...they remain with me (Well I don't have it written down anyway.). I’ll provide the finished product with details on their ‘proper’ handling. The stuff can make a serious impact with the improvements I’ve made, so be sure to be careful with them.” (Kuro)

“*Sigh* guess there is no getting you to reconsider.” (Thieves guild leader)

“None.” (Kuro)

“Fumu, very well then, I Roone have agreed upon the terms you have placed.” (Roone)

“Ah...and any slaves you think can be nabbed from those sects, abduct them and bring them to me.” (Kuro)

“? not like we can't but…whatever, anything else?” (Roone)

“None.” (Kuro)

“Well then, stay safe.” (Roone)

After finishing up with any further business we had here, my group bid farewell to the leader and vice-leader of the guild. The two seemed alright for thieves, but better to remain cautious around them.

That girl for one kept staring at me whenever she thought I wasn’t looking. Roone also seemed a bit down about the fact I won't provide them with the manufacturing method for the bombs, but it's something I’d never give up. I don't want this stuff spreading around and causing problems.

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Thieves Guild Leader POV

Seriously that kid is too much, to heal the people here so easily with a skill only those at a church would have. Well, at least our casualties didn’t go up. Those sects are becoming too aggressive with their activities lately.

“What do you think of that guy Saima?” (Roone)

“...As long as we can take care of those sects, I have no problems.” (Saima)

“Fumu, after we finish getting this place in order, maybe we can finally find a way back to the others.” (Roone)

“...” (Saima)

“Seriously, talking to that kid...you could’ve at least backed me up, rather than simply taking care of his companions (Something about him creeped me out.).” (Roone)

“...Couldn’t.” (Saima)

“Huh, why?” (Roone)

“...His smell was too good...might have attacked him.” (Saima)

“The hell? He indeed smelled nice, but to attack him…” (Roone)

“...Shut up...you don't understand.” (Saima)

Ah, she isn’t even focussing on the conversation anymore, as if it were too troublesome. Seriously, what the hell is she on about. That kid...if someone like her is like this over his smell, then he must got a lot of problems with woman.

...that bastard.

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Kuro’s POV

There are a lot of things to do...if what the guild leader said is true, then my own group may have a bit more time in this place. Well, that’s as long as the attention isn’t toward us. The more combat oriented members are gathering the monster cores I need too, I got plenty of the other stuff so I don't need them to collect that.

Hmm, what’s up with everyone in the restaurant...the mood seems a bit...odd.

“What's up with everyone?” (Kuro)

All the girls are looking embarrassed and won't look me in the eye. It’s a bit strange with how...playful they have been getting. The one who is the most awkward looking is Belle, something tells me I won't like what I’m about to hear.

…

So...after some interrogating, it seems they had a bit of fun *twitch* talking about how they have been intruding on my personal time and many other such things.

“So…*twitch*...did you also tell her what happened afterwards?” (Kuro)

I feel a smile that is not a smile creep onto my face. Ah, Tammy has already fled through the window...I’ll be sure to hunt her down later.

“Nah, Kuro...d-don't worry about it...we were just messing around, haha.” (Beth)

Beth seems to be trying to mediate, yet her weak laugh does little to calm my mood. Illis and Shirley are trying to discretely inch toward the back door.

“None…” (Kuro)

“Eh...what?” (Beth)

“None of you will be escaping.” (Kuro)

“Hyah! No wait have mercey! Ah, not THERE--NOOOOO!” (Beth)

Her screams for mercy were ignored as all her sensitive places were concored. As someone who frequently interacts with her body...nothing sensitive is unknown to me.

…

Well after hunting all of the perpetrators down to give a thorough punishment, Belle too for starting the whole thing, I continued on to tell them the situation. Though they were in no condition to respond as they laid on the floor. Performing a massage normally is no problem even with its increase in effect, but if I put some effort in the right places, I can overload their senses. Thus I managed to find a way to get around their increasing habit to embarrass me since these guys kept getting around my traps. I think I trained them too well in that regard.

While Shiro and Puerial tended to the trouble makers. I headed down to the basement to prepare all of my projects and treat the fairy before bed.

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Amare’s Dwelling

“My, you have been having a bit of fun haven't you. All those times you complained about the skill, even up to now, yet you still do that sort of punishment.” (Amare)

“You know very well I’m not gonna go hurting them and they keep getting around my non lethal traps.” (Kuro)

“Fufu, that's what's so funny about it. Though it is indeed quite effective considering your options.” (Amare)

Amare’s teasing me like usual today. As for today’s specialty, it is ‘Justice Valley Tea’, were such a thing originated...let’s not ask. Well, let’s just confirm a few things I talked about before with her. Anything to change the subject.

“So, you really can't just tell me more about the Dreadlings.” (Kuro)

“I wish I could like I said, but the oath we made when I made you my chosen has those cumbersome restrictions. Unless it’s to prevent your death, or you meet the requirements, I can't say anything.” (Amare)

“*Sigh* then what about those gods, from what I could tell, they have a serious grudge against me. Though I don't know why.” (Kuro)

“All I can say is that it is not something you should know about. Rather it's something I don't want you to know about. I don't want you to worry about such things, and focus on what you’re doing now.” (Amare)

Saying up to this point, Amare has a truly regretful face. Whatever it is that she doesn’t want me to know about...may be more than just simply not liking me, or her, from what I could tell. Rather than dwell on things I’m not aloud to know about yet, let’s move on.

“Well, changing the subject, congratulations again for your progress with the little fairy. It’s wonderful to see such a beautiful creature full of happiness again.” (Amare)

“Yea, she may be able to fly again in less than a month with my current level of skill.” (Kuro)

“I look forward to it, hehe, she is so cute the way she handles that toothpick too.” (Amare)

“Yea, what's up with that?” (Kuro)

“Hmm, it's just something she picked up after observing people. Don't mind it.” (Amare)

“I didn’t mind in the first place.” (Kuro)

“Good. Now then I have to warn you about a few things…” (Amare)

...

Ah, so annoying. Well at least not all of it is bad. The other heroes that were heading toward me have been sidetracked for evaluation due to what happened with pervert. They are now gathering in the city I tracked Khan to, of all the places. That city is the only place with a functional society for about 100 kilometers, everywhere else is either pillaged or under the control of bandits and refugees. Getting there alone is a feat in itself with the countless monsters roaming around unchallenged. The only thing significant about that city is it's coliseum.

No doubt the god’s want these guys to actually do something about all the chaos.

The next interesting information is that due to losing two members of the high-god's chosen party. They will be perform a summoning to bring two new people into the fray. The problem with this is that their souls are fragmented and essentially have no experience with anything. Thus when preparations are done, the chosen are to head to the location they are to appear in and help them.

I tried asking more about the summoning since she left it pretty vague, but was told that seeing it first hand would be better than simply hearing about it from her.

The final order of business is that 3 chosen from the sub-god’s are arriving in my area in about 2 weeks time. Since I’m from the high-god's chosen party, I need to guide them from what I’m told.

As long as they are not like the last one, I’m fine with it.

“Well, it seems our time is up for today. Take care Kuro.” (Amare)

“Yea, you too Amare. Before I go though...how long are those two gonna be hanging over there (I don't remember ever not seeing them there).” (Kuro)

“Whomever do you meen?” (Amare)

...Something tells me I should just drop this subject entirely. Whoever those two are, I pity them.

“...Nevermind.” (Kuro)

*Flash*

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Outside Amare’s dwelling

“Damnit! Any luck getting out of these bindings on your end.” (Pitiful god 1)

“...no.” (Pitiful god 2)

“Why…*sob*...why is it that he gets to eat such a lavish delicacy.” (Pitiful god 1)

“Stop crying! I finally…*whimper*...finally managed to stop a few hours ago.” (Pitiful god 2)

“Ahhh! I want to feast upon something so divine too! Graaaaahhhh *futile struggle*.” (Pitiful god 1)

“*Whimper*...Please...just a taste...it's all I want…*faint*” (Pitiful god 2)

“No! Don't give up! The treasure we want is just over there! Nooooooooooooooo!” (Pitiful god 1)

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Kuro’s POV

Starting the day off as usual, I begin my work on the tools the thieves will be using for their operations. Everything is in order as the tools I made to make everything easy to replicate shorten the time needed for producing my bombs.

Before I realized it I already finished today's quota. Hmm let’s just continue on with my sportswear project.

…

After a lot of trial and error, along with my previous experiences when using magic to shortcut what we normally need to do to produce similar results. I finally made the base component for when I will eventually start weaving, but...yea it’s not enough. I’ll have to get more from the dungeon.

After exiting the basement, I helped with the happening of the store before heading out. We dropped of the goods at the intended location with detailed instructions for how to handle them. In order to compensate for the fact I’m heading back to the dungeon for materials, I made enough for 3 full quotas. My experiance with these things make it very simple to do now.

So now Shiro, Puerial and me are heading back toward the dungeon to get as much material as possible. Wasting time is no good.

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Unknown Location

“What do you think he is like.” (Guy 1)

“Who?” (Guy 2)

“The one chosen by that high-god. I was told people chosen by them, at some point in their lives, did something over the top in their world.” (Guy 1)

“Why don't we just ask him when we see him.” (Girl)

“What’s the point of knowing what he did? For all we know the guy could be a total ass.” (Guy 2)

“Aren’t you at least curious?” (Guy 1)

“Well…” (Guy 2)

“I just hope he is a better fighter than you two.” (Girl)

“...” (Both guys)

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A/N: So...any questions or concerns.

Did you guys seriously think I would make a whipped character. Those types annoy me so much lol.

Hope you liked the chap