Chapter 38 Mission In Motion

It's the next day after the plan and Slevin didn't waste time getting his team to harvest as many Shinoku plants as they could.

About a full basket of Shinoku plants were brought to Zeno the same day he issued the mission to the warriors.

He was working in his office when he suddenly heard a knock on the door, "Come in." He responded.

The door opened and Isabelle, one of Selvin's ninjas walked in with a basket of purple glowing plants in her hands.

"Oh, how are you doing Isabelle… what brings you here?" Zeno asked, standing from his chair and walking over to the window.

He could see the whole village, working on the plan he laid out, Hina was getting ready to move to her assigned village, the same as Boss Slayer and Elsa.

Isabelle went to her knees before presenting the flowers to Zeno, "Master Selvin told me to show this to you." She uttered.

Zeno changed his focus to her and saw that she was on her knees, he gave a sigh before taking the basket from her.

"I've told you several times, you don't have to kneel before me like that." He said while examining the plants.

Isabelle paused before raising her head to look at Zeno's back view, "But you are the Successor, my lord, it's only natural that I show my respect." She replied.

Zeno sighed again, "I know I am, or at least that's what everybody's been telling me, but I don't remember ever being the Successor, and even if I was…" He uttered, going to his knees and holding Isabelle's chin which placed her in a flustered state.

"I wouldn't want to feel superior to others, not when I know they are helping me as much as you guys are," He said.

Once Zeno let go of Isabella's chin, she began panting as she desperately tried to hide her red bret face.

"I'll.. I'll try my best lord Zeno." She responded.

"Uhmm.." Zeno hummed, looking at the basket on the table, with a deep breath he sped up his reaction as he counted the plants.

His eyes were moving at an abnormal speed equivalent to his hands movement. Once he was done picking the plants one by one and setting them on the table, he smiled.

"Two hundred, that's impressive." He muttered with a smile, Zeno then proceeded to hand the basket to Isabelle who was still on her knees.

"Tell Slevin, he has done an excellent job, he should give this to the warriors so they can carry out their mission." He ordered.

"Yes my lord," Isabelle replied before taking the basket from Zeno and whooshing out of the room.

Zeno looked at the door for a while, "My lord uhn?" He sighed, "I can't get used to that".

Walking to the other side of the room, he was about to grab his coat, "Come out Uta, I can see you." He voiced out.

"You've gotten stronger if you are able to sense me so easily." Uta said as she walked into the room with her hands behind her back.

"You think so? I didn't notice." He said, putting on his jacket and getting ready to head out.

"Yeah, and you've changed also, could it be because of this place?" Uta asked as she walked toward him.

"Nah, you're just overthinking things, anyway I'm heading over to the Canon, gotta check how wide it is before we trap the Glinxs there." He muttered.

Before he could take another step Uta was already in front of him with her arms wrapped around his shoulder and her face close to his.

"W-what are you doing? Zeno asked.

Uta placed her forehead on his before giving out a gentle smile, "I'm glad you changed… you no longer have those eyes that wished for nothing, I would have never thought I would see you so happy" She said.

Zeno looked to the side, as he tried not to get bashful, "Thank you, I don't ...".

"But on that note," Using her hand, Uta pulled his face closer, "That doesn't give you the right to look at any other woman, you belong to me and me alone… do you understand?" She asked.

Zeno shook his head, "Of course… I don't even like girls anymore." He responded with an anxious chuckle.

"Lord Zeno, about the plants, are we to-" Hina and Ava, walked in on Uta hugging Zeno with her boobs.

Zeno tilted his head to the side to see Hina brimming with anger as she stared at them.

"Oh hey, Hina." He greeted her.

Hina pulled out her sword, "Lord Zeno… get away from that demon, I'll end her here.. don't worry," She said.

"What do you mean end?" He asked.

Uta grabbed Zeno's hands immediately and placed them on her boobs with a smile, "Aww~ Zeno you pervert,".

Hina began to swing her sword around Uta but Uta kept using Zeno as a body shield.

"Damn demon! stand still so I can kill you!" Hina yelled.

"It's not my fault you're turning too old to catch up" Uta uttered.

While Ava stood there completely frozen as she placed her hands on her breast to see if hers were bigger.

. . . . .

The argument managed to die down, and they all came out of his office with Zeno following behind them.

The first thing Zeno met when he came outside, was Elsa and Boss slayer waiting with their troops.

Elsa had three Valkyries with her and a wagon pulled by one horse, while Boss Slayer had five of his Velmont men with him.

They had their plants and were getting ready to move.

"Lord Zeno." Elsa called out as she ran toward him, "I hope you are doing well?" She asked.

"Yes, thanks for asking… I see you are prepared," He responded.

"Yes my lord, my ladies and I are ready to head to Hamadan with lord Uruk, we are just waiting for you to give the order," Elsa voiced out.

"Same here lord Zeno, just give us the go-ahead and we are off." Boss Slayer added.

Zeno looked at their faces and smiled, "Of course the sooner the better, be careful on your journey." He said.

They both bowed their heads and began to exit the village, Zeno couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment at the sight.

"I should head out too." Hina muttered, "I'll get my squad and move to Tamron, I heard the Glinxs are somewhat overwhelming there."

Zeno smiled, "Good luck, you come back at the first hint of danger, okay?" He uttered.

Hina looked away to hide her embarrassment, "Of course, we'll see you later my lord." She said before storming off.

"I guess it's our turn to leave." Zeno said as he began walking with Uta following behind him.

They both suddenly heard Ava and Andrew shouting from their backs, "Zeno! Wait up!" They yelled.

"Andrew, Ava what are you two doing here?" Zeno asked.

Panting, Andrew stood in front of Zeno with a smile, "Let us come with you." He said.

"No, I can't allow that, we might encounter Glinxs on the way." Zeno voiced.

"I can protect myself, you don't need to treat me as a kid." Ava said.

"Yeah, I have powers too you know, need work but still, isn't it my job as the guardian Ankia to guard you... it's in the freaking name!" Andrew yelled.

Zeno sighed, "I don't even know what they means" He uttered.

He suddenly felt a touch from Uta on his shoulder, she smiled at him, "Why not let them come along, you haven't exactly hanged out with them since they got here" She said.

Zeno gave another heavy sigh, "Alright fine, but you must listen to everything I say" He voiced out.

"Rodger" They both responded in unison.

"Fine let's go" Zeno yelled as he lead the way, ignoring the cheer Andrew was passing out.