Chapter 428 – Sponsorship
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About twenty people were sitting together in a space of about 30 pyeong.
Sunni, Chaos, Celestia, they were one of them.
In front of them, a good-looking man is giving a briefing with a kind smile.
“… Today we move from Disto to Laurent to Reef and then return here.”
“Ha… Are you picking up trash again? How long do I have to do this? I’m not the type of person who does this kind of trivial work.”
Chaos grumbled at the words of the man briefing. Her words were loud enough for him to hear.
“Haha, Ms. Chaos. It’s a trivial task. This is a noble task that no one wants to do.”
“It’s a noble thing that no one wants to do… Don’t you think there’s a contradiction…”
“You might think so, but! Only when people know that we are exerting a positive influence will people listen to us. We are doing good things and conveying our message. We are killing two birds with one stone.”
No matter what I say, this man who answers without any sign of offense is William.
He was an executive of the Helena Liberation Front.
It’s a low-level executive.
“So where is Helena?”
“Haha, Miss Chaos, you’re asking that question again. I don’t know that either. If you work hard, you’ll soon find out, right?”
“Hmph. Don’t you know about the Helena Liberation Front? You have to tell us clearly, so we can find out about other things quickly.”
Chaos doubted whether the Helena Liberation Front would even know Helena’s whereabouts. And she did not hide her feelings and asked directly.
“Haha, Ms. Chaos has an impatient personality. If you work hard, you will naturally find out Helena’s information.”
Chaos shook his head at William’s unwilling attitude.
It’s always like this.
There is no clear answer.
Of course, he had already used his power of deception to rob William. He really didn’t know.
The investigation into Helena’s whereabouts was blocked by William.
Although he knew many stories about Helena, far more than the average demon, he did not know the information about the most important location.
William said that if he continued his activities diligently for about a year, he would receive an ‘invitation’… But to Chaos, it seemed like nothing more than a rumor.
This does not mean that an ‘invitation’ will definitely arrive.
It might come.
What if that ‘invitation’ doesn’t come?
Of course, we investigated in other ways, but Helena’s whereabouts are still unknown.
The fact that there was no other way to get rid of this problem was the reason why they were stuck here awkwardly.
“Ha… Celestia, are you okay like this?”
Out of frustration, Chaos asked Celestia, who was sitting next to him.
“Isn’t it worth waiting for about a year?”
Celestia looks like she’s been having a hard time with it for only about a year.
“Celestia, one year may not be the end. How do you know if you will end up doing something strange again then? It is serious to be called in and exploited without pay like this. It would be more efficient to do the Master’s Onahole.”
“Chaos! There’s nothing he can’t do outside!”
Suni was startled by Chaos’ bold words and looked around. Fortunately, there was no one listening to their conversation.
“It’s okay. We have the power of deception provided by the Master.”
Since Chaos doesn’t speak quietly, anyone can hear her, but you will feel that she is having a normal conversation with the power of deception.
It would be nice if you could buy information with money, but William says that’s not possible.
I received a response that I would be happy to receive sponsorship, but that I could not obtain information.
Even though they may be thinking about extorting money in some way under the pretext of information, looking at the fact that they speak honestly, they seem to be an organization with a conscience.
Chaos was disappointing.
If he took money and wiped his mouth, he would have at least an excuse to use hard-line measures.
“Senior Sunni, why don’t you just hack William’s ‘link’?”
“Celestia, just like you said, let’s wait for a year. If that doesn’t work, I’ll try.”
-Match. Pair.
“Now, please put this picket on your back.”
After finishing the briefing, William clapped his hands and gave instructions.
Freedom on brightly lit pickets. Peace. Charity. Equality… The same phrase was written.
People carried pickets on their backs and picked up the garbage bags and tongs that William handed out.
“Ah! There will be surprising news after this ends today.”
William said with a bright face, as if he just remembered.
“It’s a good thing… Are you saying we’re finally getting an ‘invitation’? Is it okay to look forward to it?”
Chaos asked, showing interest in William’s words.
“Hmm… That seems a bit early to expect.”
Chaos’ face became cold.
The three of them, Chaos, Suni, and Celestia, followed William as they picked up trash from the city streets with tongs.
Picking up trash in the middle of the night… It would be funny on Earth, but here, day and night were just background.
There was no problem with living even at night, and there were no fewer people than during the day.
There was no problem at all picking up trash.
So I walked around the streets of the city, picking up trash, and returned to the Liberation Front office.
-Match. Pair.
William clapped his hands, attracting the attention of people who were putting down their pickets and preparing to return.
“Thank you for your hard work doing a good job today. I told you there was good news before I left, right? Actually, a great person has decided to sponsor us. Then, let me introduce you. It’s Laurent!”
A man with neatly slicked back hair and wearing glasses opened the door and came in.
“Hello. My name is Laurent and I run a group called Lemanien.”
He smiled brightly and greeted me gently.
“Roh, Laurent!!”
The demons who saw him shouted in surprise.
After quickly searching about Laurent, Suni opened her mouth.
“Lemanien… Is one of the top three groups in the entertainment and fashion field. The head of such a group sponsors such an organization? And that too in person?”
“It is a high-ranking demon.”
Celestia said after seeing Laurent.
“Be careful not to use your powers on him.”
“Hmph. I can’t believe this was a surprise… I wasted my time.”
Chaos grunted.
His support is a good thing for the organization. But it also had nothing to do with them.
“Ah! Everyone, where are you going?”
William called the women who were about to leave.
“Where are you going? Home, William. This is good news, but I’m disappointed. There’s nothing more to hear. We’re going back.
“For all of you who have worked hard, we have rented the Piovina Restaurant right next to here. How about going for a meal?”
Laurent, who was next to William, offered a meal for the women who were about to leave with a gentle smile.
“Is there anyone left to eat?”
Chaos asked, looking at Sunni and Celestia. They both shook their heads.
“There is no one in my group who wants to go. I decline that offer. I will eat at home. These days, my housekeeper is better at cooking than I thought.”
“Who’s the housekeeper? Chaos, what kind of manner are you talking to your mom about?”
Suni got angry at Chaos’ rejection and shouted.
“Miss Chaos. Are you sure you can’t? Laurent is someone who will be of great help to us.”
It was a sound that would have weakened the heart of an ordinary person, but it was nothing to Chaos.
“It’s just a meal, so it’s too much of a fuss. What does it matter if we’re there or not? It’s not like they’re sponsoring me.”
“Ah! I also plan to sponsor you.”
Chaos made a puzzled expression at Laurent’s words.
“Hmm? You’re sponsoring us… What are your intentions?”
“I don’t think it was an ulterior motive. There is nothing like that. Although it’s my first time seeing you today, I recognized you at a glance. I think you guys will become people with greater influence.”
Laurent said he runs a top-level entertainment and fashion company. And the meaning of what he said was simple.
“Hmm… Are you saying you want to raise us into celebrities? You have eyes to see.”
Chaos said, nodding her head in understanding.
“Haha… Is that so? Thank you. It may seem like I’m bragging, but I often hear people say I have good eyes.”
“Is that so? I’m not interested. Then I’ll go.”
“Yes? Now, wait a minute…”
Laurent neatly turned around and called them back.
“What’s going on? Is there anything else to do?”
“You can become a global star. Are you saying you don’t like that?”
“I heard you run a big company, but you seem to be less understanding than I thought.”
“… Yes?”
“Didn’t you clearly say at the beginning that you weren’t interested? Didn’t you understand that? It’s frustrating. I feel sorry for my subordinates. Fixing that will help run the company.”
“Chaos, you talk too much nonsense. You seem to have a bad head. Let’s just skip it.”
“Celestia, shush! I can hear everything!”
Laurent gaped at her as if speechless.
Ignoring Laurent, they turned their backs.
Laurent, who belatedly came to her senses, urgently shouted at the women who were about to leave.
“Hey, I heard you’re looking for Helena’s whereabouts!!”
When they heard those words, their steps stopped.