Chapter 353: – Pandora's Box of Goodies – I

Chapter 353: – Pandora's Box of Goodies – I

"Wait. *This* is the Myth Inc. HQ?" Garbage took a second look up and down the streets before saying, "We walked past here like ten times back at Comiket. How the heck did we miss this?"

Foxy adjusted her fox-eared hood on her jacket and said, "I mean, it kind of blends in."

Orca nodded and said, "Although a towering building, it conceals its true worth beneath a humble facade. Fitting of the home for such treasures like the Project MirAIs idols."

Couch shook her head and then glanced at John. "Do you not have that much money? Why are you allowing Alfi-sama to work in such a plain building?"

Knight nodded in agreement and said, "Yes. For the hallowed home of Alfi-sama to be an ordinary office building is a bit..."

Hottie rolled his eyes and said, "Ignore them, John. They don't know how expensive a building in Roppongi is."

"Hey!" Foxy spoke up and said, "Of course I know how expensive these buildings are! I was just saying that it doesn't stick out very well!"

Hottie glanced at her and said, "And that's the point. Or did you forget that our Oshis are supposed to be anonymous in real life?"

"Grk..."

Garbage started hopping in place and said, "Well, what are we waiting for, John-san? Let's go already! We're missing Queen's stream standing around like this!"

John let out an internal sigh.

These were the best candidates he had to work with for the jobs. He just had to keep reminding himself that.

After that brief pause, John nodded and said, "Follow me. And don't get intimidated by the guards. They won't hurt you."

Garbage took the lead in following John and laughed. "Guards? As if I- Grk!?"

"These the newbies, Boss?" A man with green eyes and spiky blonde hair with a giant sword sheathed on his back.

"Hm... A bit weak. But support staff are like that." A tall man with long silver hair and sharp eyes. A handsome but villainous face, especially when paired with his smirk staring at the people behind John.

John glanced at them and frowned. "Aren't you two supposed to be guarding Yuri?"

Claus shrugged and said, "It's Saturday. Her grandfather and Maji wanted to treat the Prodigy girls out to a meal with Kai and their mentors."

Seth stuck his hands into his pockets and said, "Besides that." He glanced outside and smirked. "It's amusing to patrol around and eliminate those pesky flies trying to peer in the building."

"...Don't commit any murders."

Seth smiled and said, "With what evidence?"

Claus sighed and said, "Don't worry, Boss. I'll keep him in line."

Seth looked at him and said, "You speak like I'm a criminal, Claus. I'm hurt."

Claus snorted and said, "Can you still say that considering the Wuhan incident at the end of 2019?"

"It was for the greater good. The sun has been bright enough. A corona was unnecessary."

...Alright. Maybe John should take some time to personally interview all the members of the Legends Security company. It wasn't like he didn't trust Takashi's judgment, but these guys were dropping info that sounded like serious bombshells...

But that was for later. Maybe after he had that lunch double date with Yato-san and his wife to sort out the whole definite isekai and intradimensional shenanigans they were pulling first.

For now...

John glanced back at his newest hires and said, "You coming or not?"

Foxy was the first to recover and said, "Y-Yes!" She immediately sidled up behind John and looked away from Claus and Seth... though her eyes kept drifting towards their honed bodies.

Orca gave a nod of appreciation towards the former soldiers and then followed after Foxy.

Garbage didn't say anything and just scrambled to not be left behind.

As for the three devout fans of Alfi...

Knight eyed up Seth and Claus. Couch cracked her knuckles...

And then Hottie promptly grabbed both of them and started walking forward. "Stop being a nuisance."

Asako rolled her eyes and then chugged her soda. After that, she stood up to stretch and said, "Should we head to John's office to see what he wants? Or-"

A sudden chorus of chimes. All of the girls' phones sounding at the same time.

Asako blinked and looked at her phone before cautiously peeking around the room. "...John doesn't have hidden cameras or something in this place, does he?"

Alphy handed back Rin's phone and then pulled out her own. "Papa wouldn't do that. He learned his lesson a long time ago after trying that with hotsprings when he was younger."

"...Anyway." Asako said, "Looks like we'll be meeting some new staff or something." She slipped her phone back into her pocket and said, "Come on. Let's see what sort of people John picked up this time."

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"QUEEN!"

"O.M.G. You're even hotter in person!"

"As expected of the one I deem a Queen. Your personal beauty puts your avatar to shame."

Garbage, Foxy, and Orca.

"Alfi-sama! I pledge my life to you!"

"Alfi-sama! Please, use me as you wish!"

"You idiots! Stop embarrassing yourselves in front of Alfi-sama!"

Knight, Couch, and Hottie.

Rin stepped to the side and covered her mouth, hiding a smile.

Alphy let out a light laugh and waved at the Alfis.

As for Asako...

"DAMMIT!" She pointed at the Three Musketeers and said, "Why'd you have to bring these idiots here, John?!"

John simply smiled and said, "They were the best candidates for the job."

Garbage snapped to attention and gave a salute to Asako. "Right! We're the cream of the crop among the Ki-sama!"

Foxy pumped a fist in the air and said, "To prepare for trouble, make it double!"

Orca covered his face and said, "We're putting a stop to that right now."

Foxy pouted and said, "But whyyy? Do you know how long I practiced nyaaing to roleplay Nyaowth?"

Garbage pointed at Orca and said, "That's right!"

Foxy rounded on Garbage and said, "No, you idiot! That's my line!"

"What? No, I was talking about-"

"That's your problem! You talk too much and don't think enough!"

"Oh yeah?! And what about you, Miss Fox Fetish?! You're all looks and no brains!"

"Well, you're all head! And not the upper one!"

"And I bet you'd love to give-"

Orca cleared his throat. "Ahem." He looked at Asako and said, "...It's been a long night. Don't mind them."

Asako blinked and then looked at John.

John laughed and rubbed the back of his head. But then he put on a serious face and dropped his smile. Looking at everyone, he said, "There will be time for you all to mess around later. Right now..." He waved his hand, causing the room to shimmer before a long table and chairs for everyone materialized. "Let's get down to business."

Asako narrowed her eyes and said, "Do *not* tell me you are quoting Mulan right now."

John coughed and then took a seat.