The Quarrel Between Alpha and C.C.
"Isn't Princess Agnes here today?"
Alpha, dressed in a maid uniform, stood beside Kishi, carefully handing him a cup of black tea.
"Well, it seems she's still in prison. She'll come out on her own when she gets bored, but she might just be enjoying the iron fist of her father's affection."
"Haha, Your Highness is really an interesting person."
"Yes."
Kishi was busy assembling parts. The custom components had been ready for some time. To maintain secrecy, they even used various forging workshops, and the materials included mystical metals like Orihalcon.
Soon, a large silver-black revolver was assembled. The gun had a silver-black body, a white handle, and intricate engravings all over it. There was also a short dagger mounted below the muzzle. It combined the elegance of classic design with the power of a deadly weapon!
Kishi couldn't help but sigh, "What a deadly work of art!"
Loading bullets of seven different elements into the specially designed cylinder, Kishi was eager to find a target and pull the trigger.
"You've made another strange prop. It's impressive. What is it?"
"A weapon, a deadly weapon called a revolver, but magically modified by me."
"A weapon?"
Alpha tilted her head in confusion. She examined the gun closely, trying to understand it, but eventually gave up.
From any angle, it looked like a piece of art. If it had any use as a weapon, it was the sharp blade under the silver-black barrel. But if it was just a dagger, the design didn't make sense. And Kishi would never make such a mistake.
So Alpha admitted she didn't understand. After all, this was his creation. His unexpected wisdom could measure the distance between heaven and earth, far beyond her imagination. It would be foolish to make judgments lightly.
"This is the world's strongest hidden weapon. Even a magical swordsman can't dodge it within ten steps. The weapon will kill with one shot. Even if you use magic to strengthen yourself, you can't defend against it. The most important thing is... anyone can use it."
"..."
Alpha was speechless. A weapon that ordinary people could use to instantly kill a magical swordsman? If this news got out, the world's structure would undoubtedly change. She didn't doubt Kishi's words at all.
"It's amazing, just as expected from you."
Alpha struggled with her limited vocabulary. She couldn't find the words to praise the person in front of her. Even calling him a genius wasn't enough. It was a lifetime honor to follow him.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"Alpha, do you think I can't notice the changes in people around me? You seem very lost today. What happened to you?"
"...nothing."
"If it's nothing, the person serving me today should be Epsilon. He came here specifically for the shift but didn't say anything. Do you want me to accompany you?"
Kishi put the revolver into the gun belt inside his clothes. Then, with a smile on his face, he raised his hand and slapped it on the wall next to Alpha, pushing the elf girl into the corner.
"Leniency for those who confess, lenience for those who resist~"
"...It's really hard to hide something from you. Also, this posture is a bit inexplicably shy if someone comes in."
"Master Alpha, today's report...ah! I didn't see anything!"
Like a fateful coincidence, the silver-haired elf Beta came to interrupt with a report in her hand and happened to witness this scene. Kishi held Alpha's chin with one hand and pressed him against the wall with the other. The handsome boy's mature charm, inconsistent with his age, made the beautiful blond elf blush shyly.
The sun shone on them through the window, and their black and blond hair intertwined. One couldn't help but sigh at the beautiful scene, as lovely as a picture.
"Sorry, sorry, I'll take my leave first!"
Beta subconsciously covered her face with her hands but couldn't completely cover her view. She peeked through her fingers and stared at the two of them intently. The information in her hand scattered all over the place. She hurriedly picked it up and finally ran away. This was a huge shock to her as a pure girl, but... the silver-haired elf had a look of envy in her eyes.
"...How should I face that child tomorrow? You must have done it on purpose."
"Haha, exposed."
"Why do you do this?"
"Because Alpha is very cute and serious. I just wanted to tease you a little bit, and... I've been working too hard recently, so I need to relax a little."
Kishi gently touched Alpha's blond hair. The excellent texture was better than the highest-grade silk. Coupled with this luxurious hair color, it shined like gold.
Last time when looking for the [Devil's Possession], Kishi accidentally encountered members of the [Diabolos Order]. Kishi didn't kill them but used GEASS to charm them, turning them into his agents. After that, obtaining information about [Devil's Possession] became easy, and there was no need for the two of them to try their luck every time.
In just half a year, the number of people in [Dark Night Courtyard] increased to more than 70. Besides Alpha and Beta, who first appeared, he named five girls Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, and Eta. The first seven people who joined were the leaders and were called the [Seven Shadows].
"As the number of people in the courtyard has increased, your work has also increased, but you've been working too hard recently. Take a rest. This is an order."
"...yes."
Alpha agreed with a wry smile. As the master of [Dark Night Courtyard], his orders were absolute, and even Alpha must obey immediately and unconditionally. It was so domineering yet gentle.
"Then, tell me if you have any troubles. It's also the king's duty to listen to the troubles of his subordinates. Well, I guess so."
"Okay, actually it's not a big deal, just... I had a little argument with the witch."
"Huh? Alpha and C.C.? This is really surprising."
C.C.'s appearance came to Kishi's mind. The witch, who had lived for who knows how long, actually argued with the elf girl? Although he didn't know exactly what happened, anyway...
Kishi: "Let's change tonight's pizza to durian flavor and add some mustard."