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<< {Software}.[B.I.T.C.H] Believes It Is Probably About Time That {user}.[Armor-Cordis] Contacts Their Boss {Individual}.[Dommy Mommy] About Their Current Situation >>
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"... It is weird when someone else says it." I openly admitted with a faint grimace forming on my perfectly plump lips as I contemplated what that dysfunctional AI said. Sure enough, they were right, there was no real reason not to do it now as it was standard operating procedure to keep the HQ up to date.
Walking around the camp showed that progress in setting up had been good; although there were plenty left to be done it also wasn't my problem.
Quite frankly I didn't need any help other than those to cover our resources and one which I can hold meetings and to issue commands from. Sleep was something only weak mortals required. Technically I did not even require that due to my APC already doing a good enough job as an operations center.
Sadly my entourage still contained many mortals so it was up to them to set up their sleeping quarters after everything else was dealt with. Not that I was refusing to let them get assistance from the bronze knights to set their barracks up. Simply wanted to get the operations up before comfort.
Worst case scenario they sleep in the APC's for a night.
Not the most comfortable situation yet certainly better than roughing it in the mud - especially with all the medical issues that may crop up.
Compensation fees for trench foot probably won't look good with the board.
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<< As If That Group Of Oldies Would Cause Any Issues For You; They Are At A Point Of Devotion That May As Well Be Religious. It Is More Likely That They Will Find Some Way To Rationalise It Into Some Kind Of Genius Tactical Move. No Doubt One Which Will Bring In Far Greater Profits For Your Company In The Far Flung Future. >>
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I didn't refute a single word that BITCH said and why would I; in fact I just nodded along with a satisfied smirk gracing my flawless face. "And there is nothing wrong with that."
Resting a hand on my hat to make sure it didn't get knocked off. Using my other arm to push the tarp entrance of the command tent aside where I spotted my main squad already hard at work. There was also a certain blonde haired brat pouting in the corner but I chose to ignore her for now.
"Everyone looks propper; going to report to the big beautiful boss of God Hunters so I don't want any of you messing around." That alone got many of my men & women to grow proper. Some of them who didn't have their helmets on quickly put them on before retracting their face plates to reveal serious expressions.
Of course there was that one squad member who not only looked relaxed but was even more focused on cleaning their dismantled weapon. No helmet on as she lackadaisically looked up at everyone. "Not paying my paycheque so I don't see why I should really care."
"Yea but she pays for mine and I pay for yours so fuck around find out at the end of this month." So I said while flicking her in the forehead with my armoured finger.
Causing quite the bruise as she grumbled while holding the red spot now present where my gem was.
Ignoring the pitiful moans of the wounded soldier; I waltzed up to the table in the middle where an interactable-hologram projector (IHP) was located. Similar to on the APC - the plan was to use it for displaying things during meetings. Whether that be a digital map when we are planning deployments, reconstructed evidence during an investigation or (like now) to send a regular report to the God Hunters.
Was it the most efficient way to do all of this or was it even the most effective use of the tech? Probably no to both however I can enjoy little things like this so sue me. Lifting my wrist pc up I quickly used my other hand to control it - quickly connecting with the IHP where I sent an invite to the big boss herself.
Having left the necessary tech behind for obvious reasons; not to mention I had used her bar as a workshop for the entirety of the closed beta.
I likely would have left one or two devices behind, regardless.
Soon enough my invite got a response as that projector booted up with a soft hum - seconds later the boss lady in all her glory appeared. She did have a faint blue hue but she was already rather blue with that hair and matching eye of hers. Certainly didn't take away from her beauty nor the massive melons that were being pushed up by her crossed arms.
A sight that got many a gulp from my boys. I could hardly blame them as I had the exact same reaction the first time I saw her, she was a very beautiful woman after all, and also she didn't seem to care as she wasted no time getting into why she was here. "Sit-rep."
That was my que.
"We ran into zero issues on the journey over, no sight nor hair of any monsters or bandits, though I may send some bronze boys out to do a little pruning depending on what I find when visiting the guild. Either way we arrived at the capital city but I decided to set up camp rather than rush into the city and possibly cause issues with the local populus; I have sent some boys ahead to signal our presence." I announced.
After I finished (because showing anything before I finished would be too kind to my anxiety) she began to softly nod while stroking her chin. She really did look badass in that eyepatch that usually hid under her decently long fringe. Especially with how sharp her remaining eye was - perfectly framed by her blue hair.
Fortunately she didn't leave us waiting in silence for too long. "It indeed sounds like you have a handle on things at the moment, would be annoying to have the local guards or even royals against us, best to wait for a bit then cause flies to buzz about. Just make sure not to lower your head too much."
I, as well as probably everyone else behind their face plates, couldn't help raise a bow at her "annoying" comment towards the heart of the nation.
Not dangerous, problematic or troubling.
Just a mere annoyance.
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<< Considering {Individual}.[Dommy Mommy] Usually Deals With Unbelievably Powerful Entities Such As {Horror Show}.[Divine Demon of Primordial Blood] Such Reactions Should Be Considered Natural.
If Anything It Is A Considerable Compliment To Even Slightly Bother {Individual}.[Dommy Mommy]. >>
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That… Wasn't wholly inaccurate.
"So what is the plan after you get the green light to enter the city?" She asked with her own brow slightly raised in curiosity at me; though her lack of expression did make it feel very judging.
Although I didn't really have a choice but to answer - at least I thought that was the case until I felt some little hands gab my shoulder. A lock of lilac hair falling over my shoulder as a certain little goddess peers at the hologram. "Ara~ ara are you bullying my adorable but ultimately pathetic little fledgling disciple~?"
Could have done without any of the added descriptors…
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<< They Say A Masters Greatest Pleasure Is In The satisfaction Of Their Student. >>
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Apparently.
"I am merely making sure that she isn't jumping in over her head due to lacking proper knowledge while also ensuring we know where her and her team should be. It is standard practice for operations like this one and is something you should already know." Answering with the same lack of an expression as she always had.
The shoulder squatter didn't seem particularly bothered by the retort, though, as she literally waved her words away. "Indeedy but there is one major difference between all of those bozos and this group. They have me who will never ever lose yohohoho~."
Her arrogant words rang out and… Honestly I can't help feeling a little jealous of that level of pride; sure I was prideful over a lot of things in my life and would never stop being confident.
Yet, as time went on with me experiencing more and more, I slowly came to realise my own shortcomings.
I had to acknowledge I wasn't anywhere strong enough to make a statement like she had.
It would be flat out lying to puff out my chest and announce "I will never ever lose" because I have lost multiple times over with no idea how to personally overcome those who defeated me. I couldn't even rescue my own brother from who is likely my father. Yet at the same time I knew for a fact…
She could help me reach that peak.
"Well the plan was to first check in with the adventurers guild then the merchants guild as those will be the best lawful routes to gather info. Nothing a bunch of drunk working class people love more than adding to the rumour mill." I answered to break the staring contest between the two.
Both of them turned their gaze towards me; my master dropping off my shoulders to instead sit upon the table with her legs freely wagging around. "Then maybe we could offer the services of the legendary monster that goes bump in the night. What was the name?"
"The wendechuge or something?" Even that expressionless dommy mommy was mocking me…
Well, it was close enough.
"Either way it'd be a pretty good way to integrate yourself into the underworld of the city; imagine there aren't a lot of assassins willing to go as extreme as that skull face." Tapping her chin as she continued kicking her legs. Looking very innocent for someone condoning contract murder.
That azure haired mommy also stroked her chin as she seemingly was also considering the logistics of such a move. "Perhaps this could even be a chance for you to develop direct connections to the royalty in charge of this nation. Every nation has rotten apples that refuse to fall from the tree without a good tug."
"Actually… That isn't a horrible idea; honestly I haven't done assassination work before however I am sure I'll be able to figure something out. It will also help cement the name wechuge in the common vernacular thus making me all the more feared." Unconsciously I found myself licking my lips.
I was stopped, though, by the dommy mommy raising her hand to halt my excitement. "First thing first; you should continue with the primary plan while being cautious as I am sure other people interested in the pearl will already be skulking. We can only hope they aren't already near the end of the trail before we can get to those girls."