Chapter 52 Lilly's Plan

"So, can we know the plan now?" Rose asked as she sat on a bed in the clinic.

"It's quiet easy. We just take his picture." Lilly replied with a smile.

"You said you failed multiple times. I don't think it will be that easy." Amber said as she sat beside Miya on another bed.

"Yes, I did fail multiple times. But, failure means experience! And, I have experience!" Lilly shouted, raising her fist in the air.

"So, with your 'experience' can you tell us how you plan on doing things?" Rose asked.

Lilly cleared her throat, and said. "Let me explain..."

"Goldie has a multitude of bullshit tricks up his sleeve, so it's very hard to win against him in general."

"But, we're not fighting him in a general sense. We are just trying to get his picture."

"All of his tricks are no problems at all if taking into consideration what we plan to do with him. All his tricks are easily manageable excapt for a single one."

"His sixth sense bullshit."

"The what?" Amber asked.

"It's basically some sort of echo location. It is the only thing that can cause us trouble."

"The way this particular echo location works is quiet unique. It's a is based on the sense of touch."

"He gives his power to the air around him, giving him full control of it. He uses it almost like an extension of his arms."

"If he can reach you with these 'arms', he can basically sense you. Starting from his body, all the way 550 meters away from him is his range. So, if you touch air within this range, your position is exposed."

"So, he can basically see anyone within this proximity?" Rose asked.

"He can't really see anyone. It works like, when you close your eyes and touch an onion. You are still able to tell it's an onion because of it's shape and texture alone."

"As for his proximity, I don't really know how far it really goes since 550 meters is the most I've seen him go. But, don't worry about that since I have plan that conteracts this power."

"It has a weakness?" Miya asked.

"Not exactly a weakness, it's more of an intentional flaw. So, yeah. It's a weakness."

"Mind sharing this weakness?" Amber asked.

"Yes, of course. This weakness is... us." Lilly replied.

"Huh?" The three girls looked at her with confusion as their mouths hung wide open.

"Well, let me explain further." Lilly said after seeing their confused gazes.

"Even though he is merciless to everyone else, he somehow found a good bone in his body and used it to respect us."

The girls looked even more confused than before.

Lilly cleared her throat before continuing.

"You may not realise it, but his way of using his power basically breaks everyone's privacy. Since he uses air in combination to his power to 'touch everyone in his vicinity'."

A few seconds of silence came after Lilly finished her sentence.

A second later, as if realising what Lilly was trying to say, the three girls began to look very uncomfortable.

"Hahaha! Yeah, that was my reaction as well when I learnes how it works." Lilly said as she watched the girls looking extremely uncomfortable.

"Don't worry. Let me explain it more."

"Like I said, he respects everyone here. That includes you girls."

"Since he respects us, he doesn't really intrude in our privacy. He limits his power to our vague shapes and positions."

The girls eased up a bit upon hearing Lilly's words, but they are still quiet restless.

"When I say our vague shapes and sizes, I mean the very rough outlines of our bodies. Imagine, a few inches off your skin there's a bit of free space before you start to intrude on his domain."

"I'm still confused, Lilly."

"Hmm..." Lilly seemed to ponder for a bit, before continuing. "You know what? Forget everything I just said."

The girls looked at her with dumbfounded expression.

"Is this just waste time then?"

"To put it in simple terms, if you put something very close to your body like clothes or accessory. He won't be able to tell since it's to close to our bodies." Lilly said.

She then transformed part of her coat into a perfect replica of the camera before she proceeded to hide it into the rest of her coat.

"So, if we hide the camera in our clothes. We can get close to him without getting noticed."

Something in the girls' mind suddenly clicked. Lilly saw the look on their faces, and continued. "You're starting to get it. But, if my plan only extends to me getting close and taking a picture. I would have had his photo long ago."

"So, do we need something else?" Rose asked.

Lilly took the replica of the camera from her coat and threw it at Rose as she said. "We need a distraction since Goldie is a bit paranoid, a bit of good judgement and some quick reflexes."

Rose caught the fake camera, stared at it for a couple of seconds before asking. "I feel like it wouldn't end with just us taking a picture."

"It wouldn't." Lilly replied with a smile.

Rose then continued. "I feel like Mr. Chrys isn't the type of guy to admit defeat if he can do something about it."

Lilly nodded, and said. "You're right."

"I feel like... he'll chase us like a maniac and beat us up." Rose added.

"Yes, he will chase us like a maniac and he may give us some angry glares, but he won't hurt us." Lilly replied.

"How can you say that?" Rose asked, looking very afraid.

The girls then felt the injuries Chrys gave them itch. It caused them a great deal of discomfort.

Seeing the girls' reactions, Lilly reassured with a bright smile. "Don't worry. Even though, Chrys is quiet threatening. He won't really hurt us. Since once he warms up to you, it's basically impossible for him to touch you like you can't touch him. So, you girls don't have to worry."

The girls calmed down a little upon hearing Lilly's reassurance, but deep down in their hearts, fear of Chrys remained.

Rose took a deep breath before saying. "So, how are going to do this? Explain it step-by-step."

"Sure thing. Let's start with step one. Set up the battlefield."

"Our battlefield will be at lunch in the kitchen. Our target will be there."

The girls gave her a nod as she continued.

"Next, will have to improvise." Lilly said with a straight face.

"Already?! Isn't this plan a bit... carefree?" Rose said.

"In battle, no one can really be sure of what's going to happen. So, improvosation is quite a neccesary skill in most situation." Lilly responded.

"But, having a solid plan is really good no matter the circumstances, is it not?" Amber asked as she continued to doubt the expected results of this plan.

"Nah, if you cling to much to a desired path in front of you. You'll eventually lose sight of the other paths along side it." Lilly stated.

"Pulling these wise words are not very reassuring. At least, set up a few steps we can follow." Rose said.

Lilly let out a sigh, begore saying. "Fine, we'll do it your way..."

"...Our first step, is to distract Goldie. This is the part with the most improvisation. We and Chrys aren't the only people who would be in that room. There are other people who would come there to eat."

"We need to improvise and use our surroundings to our advantage. For example, if Hela and Loki are playing, they will take a large amount of Goldie's attention."

"When Goldie is distracted, we will enact step two. Step two is to take his picture, easy as that." Lilly then let out a smile.

"And after that, we'll enact step three. Which is to get the photo as far away, and as safe as possible while the rest will hold Chrys."

Rose nodded to herself before asking. "That's better than inprovising all the way, but who will run away with the picture and who will hold Mr. Chrys down?"

"You girls can run away, just remember to keep the photo in your clothes so Goldie can't sense it. As for the ones who will be holding him, I already have the help of the others."

"When you say 'others', do you mean like Hela and the others will help?" Rose asked.

"Yes, they will." Lilly answered.

"How can you be sur-"

Before Rose could finish her question, Lilly interrupted her and said. "I know this plan might seem like it's set up for failure, but I have been planing this revenge for a few years now. I have learned from my mistakes and now, I'll use what I learn."

Lilly wore a resolute face, making the girls look at her in awe.

But, Rose then remembered the reason Lilly wants this revenge. It's because she was being bullied by Chrys.

Lilly clapped her hands together as she said. "Alright, that's enough chit-chat. Let's go!"

After saying that, Lilly with the girls behind her, who are wearing nervous expression, walked out the clinic.

Now, after the plan was enacted. Miya, Amber, and Rose ran through the massive corridors.

"We actually did! Her plan worked!" Amber said with a shocked expression while continuing her run.

"Yeah! I actually had no hope in her plan! I wasn't really looking forward to another beat down." Rose said with a relieved expression as she ran along side the other two.

Rose turned to Miya beside her, and asked. "Where's the photo?"

Miya offered her the photo on her left hand as she held the camera on her right.

"Keep it. Hide it in the pocket or something. We'll give it to Lilly once it's clear." Rose replied.

Miya gave her a nod before searching her clothes for a pocket she could slip the photo in. She found a pocket in the inside of her coat and decided to use it as the hiding place.

After that, the girls continued their bolt through the gigantic hallways.

Meanwhile, back in the dining room. The scene is still the same as when the girls left it. With Chrys being held down by the others in the room.

Chrys' golden eyes had a look of someone who is gazing at something far away.

Noticing Chrys' eyes through Hela's fingers that are placed on his face, Lilly hugged tighter and began swinging one of her hand along Chrys' face while shouting. "Don't you do it! We won! Stop being a sore loser and just give up!"

While Lilly continued her shouting trying to get Chrys' attention. V released a devilish smirk as he used his hand that isn't holding Chrys down, and moved it closer to Chrys' face with two fingers in front of Chrys' eyes.

And with a swift motion, V moved his poking fingers to Chrys' eyes. Fortunately for Chrys, his aura protected him from V's attack.

The distant look on Chrys' eyes disappeared as they moved and looked V dead in the eye.

And like what he did to him, Chrys used the hand that V had his other hand on, and poked him right it the eyes with a swift and powerful motion.

"Argh!" V then let go of Chrys as he laid on the ground, covering his eyes while screaming in pain.

"You little shit bag!!" V shouted before he continued his screaming born from agony.

Chrys used his newly free hand to grab Hela's hands and moved them away from him without much resistence from Hela, who went back to her chair afterwards.

"Chrys..." Morgan called out, causing Chrys to look at her.

Chrys' expression is unsually calm and relaxed, yet he isn't saying anything.

"Stop and accept your lost." Morgan said in monotone as she tightened her grip on the hand she held Chrys' wrist while she held her bow on her other.

"Yeah, that's right! Listen to Sister Morgan, Goldie!" Lilly said without letting go of Chrys.

Chrys closed his eyes and took a deep breath before saying. "Fine, you win this one, Lilly."

A smile formed on Lilly face as she began to let go of him.

"Don't listen to him, Lilly. He still intends to do something about that photo." Morgan stated, causing Lilly to hug Chrys even tighter than before.

Lilly formed a pouting face as she headbutted Chrys' back which was then blocked by his aura, causing Chrys to take no damage.

Chrys let out another sigh before looking at Morgan with a little smile as he said to her. "You know me too well, Morgan."

Chrys then said with a tired voice. "Fine, I admit defeat. I promise I won't do anything about that photo. Tudet!"

"Are you sure?" Lilly asked.

Chrys then replied. "I said the word, didn't I? Tudet. I promise I won't do anything to that photo."

"Tudet?" Lilly asked.

"Tudet." Chrys replied in a calm tone.

Lilly looked at Morgan for confirmation. Morgan gave her a little nod. The smile on Lilly's face was so bright it was capable of blinding someone.

She slowly let go of Chrys, being very wary of his movements while Morgan did the same. Chrys grabbed his chair and sat down.

Lilly's smile reached critical mass as began to run away while laughing thriumpantly.

"I'll tell the girls the good news!" Lilly shouted in excitement while she continued her triumphant laughter as ran past V, who was still on the ground, before proceeding to run out of the door.

Chrys grabbed one of the plates that Hela wasn't currently getting food from and set some up on his plate.

Morgan took a bite from her food and asked him. "Are you satisfied with her progress?"

Chrys took a bite on his own food, chewed it while giving Morgan a nod.

After swallowing his food, his mouth formed a small smile.