Chapter 961 Hidden Conflicts

Chapter 961 Hidden Conflicts

Before they finished their lunch, Akeno's security was able to sort out all those who were holding recording devices, so when it was finally time to leave, there were no more people around to bother her.

After a small peck on the cheek, Akeno went inside her new car, but before she started it, she remembered something, "By the way, Rias asked me to remind you about Ex's first birthday party."

"That's next week, isn't it?"

Akeno nodded, "The Ouroboros Academy's faculty also has a day off around that time, so everyone from there should be able to attend."

"What about Irina and Aika?"

"Irina said that she'll do something about her schedule while there's been no word from Aika. Her doors are still locked and we aren't sure when she's coming out this time..." Akeno then gave him a meaningful look and added, "And she probably won't unless someone can drag her out."

"Fine. I'll bring her out and get some gifts. Be careful on your way and contact me if there's something urgent."

Akeno sighed, "Although we're quite busy, we're all alright. In fact, we're more worried about you. You've been sneaking 'outside', aren't you? We know you're capable, but it's still too dangerous. This isn't just your problem but the whole world's. Don't try to carry all of it on your own."

Kisuke patted her head and ruffled her hair a little, "I'm being careful, so don't worry about it."

"...If you say so..." Although reluctant, Akeno couldn't really say anything else as she already knew the man known as Kisuke.

Akeno started the car and it began floating off the ground. As she left, she thought back to the conversation they had and felt helpless, 'As expected, only Yoruichi can really force him to back down. Too bad she's still on the other side. According to Aika, it should only take her less than a month to punch a hole in the barrier.'

For these past seven years, Kisuke had been laying low and it was Yoruichi's idea to delegate most of the tasks he had to the other girls. Although he could have finished opening up the path to the world where Yoruichi, Serafall, Hestia, and Artemis were a lot earlier, Yoruichi thought that it was about time for the others to get some real work done and everyone unanimously agreed to her.

With that in mind, Sona established the Ouroboros Academy which was independent of the prominent powers to kick start the strengthening of the combat and logistic abilities of the whole world. As she won't be able to run it on her own and she didn't really want to hire for any position close to her since they'd just be infested by spies, Medusa took on the role of Vice-Principal.

Akeno shook her head, "I would love to, but it's only going to get harder once we reveal that we're on their tail."

[...Understood. I'll be contacting you directly if I find something else.]

"Good work and take care."

Akeno ended the call and couldn't help but sigh once again, 'Indra is still thinking of raising his army even in this kind of situation. And we can't actually directly stop him since that's just the type of provocation he would want.'

Akeno didn't know what kind of motivation Indra had to go against Shiva despite the enemies camping outside, 'And he even managed to get Takamahagara's help... Ugh... My head is aching...'

Akeno parked to the side and picked her phone up again and dialed a number. After a few seconds, someone answered, [What can I do for you, ma'am?]

"Cancel everything I have from this afternoon and the next two days."

[What reason should I give them?]

"Just tell them that I'm personally doing a high-profile investigation."

[Understood. I'll arrange it. Will that be everything?]

"I'll call you again if I need something else."

Akeno ended the call and dialed another number, "Hello? Sona? I'm coming over."

Akeno then changed the GPS guide on her car's console while thinking, 'We have to think of a way to deter him... If we can't, we have to take him down in an instant and stop many tragedies that could occur.'