Chapter 80: Sacred Gear

After my chat with Rias, I was looking forward to some chill time back at my pad. But oh boy, was I in for a surprise when I swung open the door! There stood Albedo, axe in hand, giving Raynare the evil eye.

"Albedo, what's the ruckus?" I asked, trying to keep things cool despite the axe-wielding shenanigans.

Albedo's eyes flashed with anger as she turned towards me, her grip on that axe tightening like she was about to chop wood. "My Love, she had the nerve to attack you," she spat out, sounding like a mama bear ready to protect her cub.

I scratched my head, wondering what on earth had set off this whole axe party. Meanwhile, Raynare was as cool as a cucumber, not a hint of worry on her face.

Turning to the vampire bride, who was kneeling there like the ultimate sidekick, I asked, "What did you say to Albedo?"

"I merely relayed what I witnessed, My Lord," she replied respectfully, her gaze never leaving the ground.

I sighed inwardly, trying to make sense of the situation. It seemed that Raynare's presence had triggered Albedo's protective instincts, but her reaction was far more aggressive than I had anticipated.

"Albedo, simmer down and put the axe away," I said, hoping to dial down the crazy before someone lost a limb.

But before I could play peacemaker, Raynare decided to unleash a string of colorful words in my direction.

"You jerk, where do you get off? Let me out of here, or I swear I'll make you regret it!"

Well, isn't this a fun little family reunion?

As Raynare's colorful tirade echoed through the apartment, I couldn't help but stifle a chuckle. Talk about a drama queen! But seriously, who did she think she was threatening? Last time I checked, I was the one with the vampire brides and a knack for turning chaotic situations into comedy gold.

"Raynare, Raynare, Raynare," I said, shaking my head in mock disappointment. "You're a fallen angel, not a fallen comedian. Save the threats for someone who's actually scared of you."

Albedo's grip on the axe loosened slightly as she shot me a puzzled look. Clearly, my banter was throwing her off her game, and I was totally okay with that. Anything to defuse the tension and get back to my regularly scheduled chill time.

"Lord Alex, are you sure about this?" Albedo asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

I flashed her a reassuring grin. "Trust me, Albedo. I've dealt with worse than a feisty fallen angel before breakfast. Now, why don't you put that axe away before someone gets hurt?"

Albedo hesitated for a moment, torn between her protective instincts and my seemingly nonchalant attitude. But eventually, she relented, lowering the axe with a reluctant sigh. Crisis averted, at least for now.

"Now, Raynare, we have a lot to discuss, like your purpose here and the most important question of all—when is Asia Argento coming to this town?" I said, striking a pose against the wall with all the casual swagger of someone who's used to being in control.

Raynare shot me a surprised glare, clearly not expecting me to know about Asia Argento, but I just grinned back at her, as cool as a cucumber.

After all, dealing with scarier stuff than her was just another Tuesday for me.

She sighed in resignation, realizing there was no escaping this conversation.

"Fine, if you must know, I'm here because..." Raynare began, her voice dripping with disdain.

But before she could spill the beans, the doorbell chimed, interrupting her with perfect timing.

"Now, who could that be?" I pondered aloud, striding over to the door with a curious expression.

As I swung open the door, I was met with the sight of Yuri, my ever-faithful maid, holding a tray of freshly brewed tea.

"Master, I thought you might like some tea," Yuri said, her voice as calm and composed as ever.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her impeccable timing. Leave it to Yuri to swoop in and save the day with a spot of tea.

"Thanks, Yuri." I said.

With a satisfied nod, I turned back to Raynare, ready to continue our conversation over a cup of tea.

But before I could say anything, I waved my hand, dispelling the summon that had brought Raynare here in the first place.

"Now that's taken care of," I said, gesturing for Albedo to join me. "Why don't you take a seat, Albedo? Let's all enjoy this tea together."

Albedo hesitated for a moment, her gaze flickering between me and Raynare, but eventually she settled into the nearest chair.

As we sat around the table, sipping our tea in companionable silence, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Despite the unexpected turn of events, everything seemed to be falling into place, just as I had planned.

"So, Raynare," I began, turning my attention back to her. "You were about to tell us why you're here."

Raynare sighed, her expression resigned. "I'm here on a mission from my superiors," she admitted reluctantly. "They believe there's a powerful sacred gear hidden in this town, and they want me to find it."

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