Chapter 40 : The man blinked
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As we started to pace out of the palace and back to the streets, I noticed Kunou staring from one of the balconies afar and I gave her a quick wave, only for the girl to smile and wave back until we were out of her sight.
Sighing happily at how things had turned out to be, my incredibly good emotions faltering as I felt a large hand starting to squeeze quite painfully. at my shoulder, making me instantly meek in that exact moment as I recognized whom was grasping at me.
"We need to have a serious discussion about 'wandering around' without saying anything to your superior, Hekishoku-kun."
I gulped nervously at his words, dreading that little event as we continued to make our way back to the hotel.
Vali looked at this situation from a safe distance, his interest piqued at what had happened but… further research was required before he was sure of what to make of this rebellious pawn in front of him.
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Lunch turned out to be an awkward affair, and I was fairly sure that it was the greatest leniency I could have received considering the circumstances.
Once we reached back the hotel, Baraqiel had decided to delay the lecture about what happened back a few hours earlier after it.
Deeming it more important that I had some time to reflect on my conduct, he was also spending this time by pondering over the situation before deciding how to tackle it without appearing too 'merciful' about it.
Vali was still wearing his mask, and despite that I still perceive part of the smug exuding from the prick over the predicament that saw me reprimanded. But what was truly annoying about this very case was that I couldn't just act upon this very reaction without worsening my current predicament with Baraqiel.
So I just ignored him for the time being, albeit I wouldn't lie that I did think of sucker-punching the jerk for a time or two.
Still, I found some amusement in seeing him pause multiple times during lunch to look in general my direction, his smugness wavering into irritation as he noticed that I hadn't ditched the mask to eat.
By lifting the small thing a little bit up, I freed just enough space for my mouth to pass some food, and in doing so I was also preserving my secret identity from being discovered by the current host of the Divine Dividing.
A minor victory in a sea of defeats, but one that was surprisingly mirthful since it was Vali on the losing side of it.
I wonder how much time will pass before he will react more aggressively over my seemingly-fascinating anonymity, and if it will happen with someone strong enough to keep him away from trying to do anything bizarre about me.
Hopefully,someone strong enough to keep him at bay will be there when that happens…
It was around early afternoon that we were back to the room that Baraqiel and Vali shared, and the leader of this diplomatic mission was sitting right on the couch across the one I was currently seated by, giving me a somewhat disappointed expression.
"You risked big time with that action of yours," He began chiding, his tone sparing no hesitation about the gravity of the situation but also showing some moderation over it. "While you ended up scoring some favorable points with Yasaka-san, you still failed to take into account that it could have ended up in a trap."
I kept quiet as the first words for that lecturing began reaching my ears, knowing that my defense, at least the one that was limited by the fact I shouldn't be knowing anything about both Kunou and Yasaka up until now, was feeble at best to cover my butt.
I was glad that Vali had deemed the situation unworthy of his attention as the teen had long retired to his bedroom, leaving me to deal with the Fallen Angel alone in that formal discussion.
The only thing I could do at the moment was nod at him and reply in agreement to his statements.
"Yes, sir-"
"You risked your life by doing what you did," The man stressed out again, ignoring my little response. "You were lucky enough that it ended as sweet as it was or we would have ended up dealing with the worst diplomatic scandal since the 80s."
"Yes-" I blinked at the '80s scandal' trying to understand what it was about. "-sir."
He sighed tiredly, his right hand reaching for his closed eyes as he contemplated over the situation.
"Azazel did tell me that you were a particular case. He wasn't shy in talking about your potential, and your quirky sense of throwing yourself at any possible danger."
His voice gave off some minor agreement to the description given by the Governor-General of Grigori.
I flinched but nodded. "Yes-"
"And stop agreeing to everything I am saying, young man." Baraqiel finally interjected, crossing his arms close to his chest. "And remove your mask, I wish to see to whom I am speaking and possibly going to train."
I frowned, some hesitation washing over my hands as I slowly reached for my mask and let it fall on my lap.
The man blinked, seemed to be thinking of something and then… smiled.
"You are a student at Kuoh Academy, aren't you?"
Oh no. This is- It should have been something that I should've expected, but I didn't see this one coming this soon!
Please don't.
"I am," I muttered quietly knew where this was going to end up with. The man was going to ask about-
"Do you perhaps know someone that goes by… Akeno Himejima?"
...Shit.
"I… do?"
The Fallen Angel shifted a little in his seat at my answer, the smile still there as he seemed to be gauging his queries carefully to not show his excitement over the topic.
"Can you tell me how… she is going? Any friends or-" He stopped a brief moment in his questioning but I still replied.
"She is close friend to a fellow classmate, her name is Rias Gremory."
As the redhead's name left my lips, Baraqiel shifted once more, but this time it was about uneasiness over the last name of the young woman.
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