384 Not In The Same Page Anymore
It took the Naval Fleet two days to travel from the Southeast Region of the Rigel Continent, all the way up to its Northern Regions.
They could have arrived faster if they wanted, but Thirteen told Arthur, and Michael that they shouldn't hurry to return to the Dvalinn Federation's Headquarters.
He had a reason for doing this, and that was to keep Wendell, and Renz on their toes. The longer they wait, the more impatient the other Factions would become.
Thirteen wanted to raise the tension a bit, so that the grand reveal would be better. Currently, speculations were buzzing among certain circles in the world. But, since there was no clarification from a Monarch stating that the monster corpse that Zion Leventis had showed everyone really belonged to Evuvug, everyone was waiting for the news with bated breaths.
The Monarch Clans, the Prestigious Families, as well as the other Factions in the world, were keeping in touch with their spies in the 69th Battalion.
At the same time that Wendell had confirmed that it was indeed Evuvug that Zion had presented, the news would spread instantly to every corner of the world.
This would elevate the teenage boy's standing among his peers, and would cement his legend.
Everyone had heard the stories about his participation in the battle of the Valbarra and Arcadia Archipelago.
But, in the end, there were still many skeptics that said that this was just the Leventis' family's propaganda.
However, this time it was different.
Although Zion wasn't fighting against Rank 9 Monsters, or a Majin Prince, and Princess, everyone would have no choice but to acknowledge that he had achieved something that no Rookie would be able to accomplish.
It was none other than defeating the Brain Beetle Evuvug, which even the Monarchs hadn't done since the Rigel Continent had been taken over by the Jinns, an Majins.
While everyone was waiting for any news from the Dvalinn Federation, Thirteen was busy performing the regular check up for Viola, Sharon, and Louise. He was making sure that the special serum that he had injected in their bodies would not pose a threat to their health, and have any bad side effects.
"Good, how are you girls feeling?" Thirteen asked as he finished collecting the data he needed.
"Never felt this good in my life," Viola replied. "I feel so much stronger as well," Sharon commented. "Are you sure that we are still human? I thought that you would turn us into cyborgs."
"If ever you guys are encountering a difficulty that will be hard for any of you to solve, I will do my best to help you solve this problem."
Viola crossed her arms over her chest. "Is that the real reason? Are you sure you don't have a hidden agenda?"
"A hidden agenda? Of course I have a hidden agenda," Thirteen replied. "Information is power. I am only one person, and the things I can do are limited.
"But, if I can have several eyes, and ears, who are always on the lookout for any scraps of information that might prove useful to me, I am willing to take it.
"Of course, I also plan to ask the three of you a favor, and that is to make sure that Shana will remain safe from harm."
The three ladies exchanged knowing glances before smiling at the teenage boy, whom they believed was also aiming for the Saintess' affection, just like every young man in Pangea.
"So, you like Shana, huh?" Viola gave Zion a mischievous smile, as if telling him that she finally understood why he wanted them to give him updates of what was happening in the Valkyrie Division."
"Like Shana?" Thirteen blinked. "Well, I guess I like her. She is Rianna's sister, so there is no reason for me to dislike her."
"Oh you~" Sharon smirked before patting Thirteen's shoulder. "So, you want us to be your wingmen huh? Although you can't go past the Rookie Rank, I'm sure that Shana won't look down on you because of it."
"Indeed." Louise nodded her head in agreement. "I mean, even Monarchs weren't able to accomplish the things that you did, so your Rank will not hinder you from becoming close with her."
Thirteen, who was probably the smartest person in Pangea, tilted his head in confusion because he felt like the three ladies, and him, weren't on the same page anymore. But, since the three of them now seemed to be more enthusiastic in helping him monitor the movements of the Saintess, he decided to just let them think whatever they wanted to think.
"Mmm, make sure to keep tabs on anyone approaching her," Thirteen stated. "If you find anyone suspicious, no matter who it is, no matter who their background is, don't hesitate to tell me. Do I make myself clear?"
"""Yes~"""
After their talk ended, the three Valkyries returned to where their sisters were currently at, and took turns in monitoring Shana's movements. Since they had all approved of Zion as Shana's potential suitor, they were making sure that no pesky flies would come near her.
Their only concern is the leader of the Hero Party, whom many believed was only waiting for the right moment to confess to the Saintess, and make her his partner.