13th Division Commander

After the meeting between the Commanders, Keith is approached by the Big Five of the Ghost Family and Alisa.

"It's been three years, Lord Keith." Takeshi said.

"Glad to see you've grown cold. I was worried that with that cute face, you would've grown soft." Satsue said.

"Do I seem that weak to you, Satsue?" Keith sarcastically asked.

"Ah, You Remember my name." Satsue said.

"What are you? An Idiot." Takeshi said.

"What's going on over there?" Miguel asked.

"Well, the Big Five, Alisa Kristina, and Lord Keith were the ones that formed this organization. So they're the only ones with a close relationship with the Head Commander." Max said.

"Your aura has changed. Is everything alright?" Ryouchi asked Keith.

"I just never took rest. So what's your progress?" Keith asked.

"First Division was involved in a war with a member of the World Disaster. I lost my arm and left eye as a result of that war. First Division lost the battle." Rakesh said.

"And Alisa couldn't heal your arm?" Keith asked.

"Huh? Boss?"

"Is smoking all you do?"

"It's his fault for not asking for my help!" Alisa said.

"It's okay. Either way, she was going to charge me a crazy prize." Rakesh said.

"I've been ruling a nation for three years. We've engaged in so many wars and came out victorious. We sold the women and children to the highest bidders in the auction." Mahendra said.

"We broke into a government facility and stole a whole lot of money. But it was boring since they were weak." Satsue said.

"I was assisting Ms. Alisa." Takeshi said.

"Pathetic." Satsue said.

"Shut up!"

"I was just engaging in multiple wars." Ryouchi said.

"Great to see you're all doing well but don't lose sight of our goal."

"Right!"

"Well then, I'll be leaving. You may all enjoy the party, This is a gathering of all the Commanders." Keith said.

Keith gets up and leaves the meeting room. As Keith walks into the hallway of the Palace, Alisa walks up to him.

"Every single One of you." Keith said.

"Want a cigarette?" Alisa asked.

Alisa hands Keith a cigarette and lights it for him.

"It's good to see you've been taking it well." Alisa said.

"I have long already accepted my mother and wife's death. But that doesn't mean I've forgiven the world." Keith said.

"**Smokes** Well personally I don't care what decision you make. I'll follow every order you make. After all...You were the one who pulled me out of the slums." Alisa said.

"..."

Nighttime arrives at Cerama, and Douglas and his crewmates return to their apartment in Cerama.

"So Commander, How was your meeting with the other Commanders?" Lilith asked.

"It was really scary. Truly like a gathering of Bandits." Douglas said.

"Well, As expected. Though I wish I was there...So I could get glaze at the Great Keith." Lilith said.

"You're weird." Douglas said.

"Shut up!"

"Though I was really worried that I was going to be the youngest and made fun of, but the Seventh Division Commander is my age, So is the Head Commander." Douglas said.

"Huh?! My Age?! I thought the Head Commander would be in his thirties!" Lilith shouted.

"Why are you shocked? The Queen of the Assassins is just a year older than us." Douglas said.

"It's just, that the rumours of Judas do not match the Head Commander. Someone so cold yet so young." Lilith said.

"No one knows much about the Head Commander except Rakesh, Mahendra, and Secretary Lakshmi." Douglas said.

"The way you just said their names, Making it look like you're already friends." Lilith said.

"Shut up!"

"Speaking of the Secretary Lakshmi, A File just came in." Lilith said.

"Hmmm, What is it?" Douglas asked while eating snacks.

"A Mission handed down to Division 13. I think you should take it." Lilith said.

"But all we've been getting are dull missions." Douglas said.

"But I feel like this one will be different. Just open and read it." Lilith said.

"**Sigh** Fine."

Douglas takes the Envelope from Lilith and opens the Seal. He pulls out a letter and reads it.

"Dear Division 13 Commander, I know it's too soon but here is your mission. Inside the Kingdom of Amon, There is a large mountain with a place considered sacred amongst the people. Investigation from Cerama's Investigation team has reported that inside that Mountain, There is a Sacred Item known as the Blade of Eternity: Aetherium." Douglas reads.

"A Sacred Item? Then could this Mission be S-Rank?" Lilith asked.

Douglas continues to read, "Legend whispers the sword's blade is a fragment of firmament itself chipped off during the birth of the universe. Well, it's just a legend. You are to steal that Blade from Amon. The Name of the Mountain it slumbers in is called the Mount of Celestial Silence. I wish you all luck. Best regards from Lakshmi."

"The Mount of Celestial Silence?"

"I see, Now we have to steal a sacred item. I wanted a B-Rank Mission but to think we'd get an S-Rank Mission." Douglas said.

"You think our Division can handle such a high-ranking mission?" Lilith asked.

"It's a mission from the secretary. And besides, The Head Commander's Orders were those who don't obey the Secretary's orders will suffer his wrath." Douglas said.

"I did say you should accept so we have no choice." Lilith said.

"But don't worry, I just generated a plan." Douglas said.

"Oh gosh, I hate it when you generate plans." Lilith said.

"Just listen!! I don't if it'll work but it's worth giving a shot." Douglas said.

An hour later in the Palace, Keith is seated on the throne dressed in a black t-shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, and black gloves with a wine in hand in a dark chamber.

(It's been 23 years since I reincarnated into this world. The World is pretty advanced compared to other Isekai mangas I've read. I was happy to know I was given a second chance when I thought I would die. I thought my life would be like every Isekai MC but it turned out to be a hell.) "I could sense you coming from a mile away. State your purpose and leave." Keith said.

Douglas walks into the chamber and removes his hood.

"Wow, To be able to detect from that far, Do you have an all-seeing eye?" Douglas asked.

"Who are you?" Keith asked.

"Huh?! We introduced ourselves just a few hours ago and you already forgot who I am?! Then what was the point of our introductions?!" Douglas shouted.

"Huh? Like I care." Keith said.

"Ouch, It hurts! Fine, My Name is Douglas Jones, Thirteenth Division Commander. Age 23 with a Bounty of 550 Million Gols."

"Thirteenth Division? So what brings you to my chamber?" Keith asked.

"Division 13 has been assigned with an S-Rank Mission. We ask that you may accompany us." Douglas said.

"Huh? No way." Keith said.

"Huh?! But it's a really good deal you might like!" Douglas said.

"Why would I want to bother when I have everything." Keith said.

'I knew this would be tough, but I need him to be there. For such a sacred item, Amon surely has to be receiving protection from one of the Seven Great Kingdoms.'

Douglas looks beside Keith's throne and sees a blade next to Keith.

'The Lightning Silver Swiftblade, The Sacred Item that allows you to control lightning and thunder as you please. This is perfect.' "Head Commander, Aren't you tired of using the Lightning Silver Swiftblade?"

"What are you trying to imply?" Keith asked.

"Division 13 has been tasked with a mission of stealing a sacred item known as the Blade of Eternity: Aetherium. It grants you power from the Gods and can also cause dimension rifts. It even gives you the ability to cut through anything." Douglas said.

"And...?"

"You will gain the ability to fight against those that control time or warp reality." Douglas said.

"Time huh? That's intriguing." Keith said.

"So are you joining?"

"No way."

"Still no dice."

"Why are you so insistent on me joining you? Rakesh and Mahendra are a perfect choice." Keith asked.

"It's just that I got scared thinking I would be the youngest of all Commanders. Then I found out we were the same age which motivated me even more. I want to get to go on missions with you." Douglas said.

"That's your reason?"

'He sure is hard-headed.' "I heard there's an Assassin that can go par to par with the Queen of Assassins. He has the same hair color as you, and he's able to manipulate time."

"Huh?"

"Won't this be a perfect weapon to fight against someone like that?"

"Same hair color? Time Manipulation?" Keith lets off an Evil Grin and says, "Fine, I'll Join you on your mission."

"Alright!" 'A Mission with the King of the Thieves, that's amazing.'

(A Blade that can even through time, I wonder what type of Blade this Aetherium is.)