112. Treachery

Nephthys, you still don't understand. It's our best choice to let Teslovik get away with it for a while.

... What makes you say that?

Well, if you are wondering... Those kids have come a long way to this place to help us find the Relic, which even we don't have a clue about.

So, why should we try to stop them? I sincerely hope that they will find the Relic.

Isn't it more efficient to have them do the laborious task and then ask them to ''give'' the Relic to us?

Teslovik has already found three Relics. So I'm sure they will be able to find Nebu's one for us as well.

Your priority is not to get rid of the nasty Teslovik, but to get the Relic... That's the difference between you and Set, isn't it?

Uh, uh...!

I'm talking to Nephthys. Can't you be quiet? Or are you asking for a more painful punishment?

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... Ha. Very well. By the way, Nephthys, you've got me wrong.

I'm not leaving Teslovik alone. I have another plan for them, and it's going quite well so far.

We just have to find perfect timing after those kids find Nebu's Relic...

And then we will take away the other three Relics. Isn't that more efficient? All in all, it's not the right time yet.

How about it? Nephthys, you agree with me, don't you?

I get it. It's just...

Just? Just what? If you have anything to say, don't mince your words.

... Well, with all due respect, I think we should take them down right now, while we're still able to. We gotta kill them once and for all.

I've read all the information we've collected on them so far. The man named Awakener deserves close attention.

Until recently, she was just a civilian. But she has grown quickly in a very short period of time.

He is not only the elder brother of the Vessel... Well... I feel somewhat upset...

Moreover, with three Relics as samples, Teslovik might have made some progress in their research.

Once they know how to use even one of the Relics, they would become a threat to us. We should get rid of them as soon as possible before it's too late...

Nephthys.

... Ye... Yes!

, You haven't forgotten that you're only a fighting machine, have you? No need to think, no need to fear, you just have to fulfill your master's orders. Correct?

, Yes, you're absolutely right. It's my fault, I shouldn't have overstepped the bounds... I...

I'm glad that you understand. Phew, a beautiful future is in store for me. I can't wait anymore!

I'm leaving now. Nephthys, take care of the child.

Whenever you feel that Set has learned her lesson, you can untie her. I'll leave it to you, huh?

... Yes, Sir!

Mmmh... Ah, ahem!

... Ha, that sadist...!

... I think both of you enjoyed yourself.

Well, I'll cut to the chase, you've been maintaining a posture that is burdensome to your body, which is already under constant pressure.

So you'd better check your joint and blood circulation to make sure that they're functioning normally.

I can't thank you enough for being nosy. As much as I appreciate you untying my bandages, it's none of your business.

You've done a lot of damage to your body this time, and of course I would be concerned. Especially since you're using an original human body, which requires even more care.

Anyway... the two mercenaries were indeed my mistake. I can't argue with that, even though I don't want to admit it.

They were half good at either kidnapping or combatting. No matter how many times they try, the results will be the same.

Should I raise the pay to find a super fighter, or should I hire more mercenaries to win in numbers?

Since Lord Wadjet will keep interfering and obstructing, her presence is a disaster, no matter what...

Then I must come up with a better plan... How come I can't get rid of Anubis...

Anubis...? That priest is not one of Teslovik, right? What's wrong with her?

... None of your business. Mind your own business.

Wait. Where are you going?

You've just been severely punished. You're not thinking about attacking the Teslovik crew now, are you?

What if I am? Even you disapprove of my actions? Didn't you just say that they should be eliminated?

Well, I did, but...

Aha, got it! How about you helping me out? Right, you're better than those rookie mercenaries.

What did you say? But... didn't Lord Wadjet tell us not to attack the Teslovik crew for now?

That's enough, why can't you shut up about Lord Wadjet? That woman is no superwoman!

Anyway, Teslovik only grew to where it is today because that woman failed to take the Ancient One's vessel in the first place.

Set... if you keep insulting Lord Wadjet, I'm not gonna ignore it. I'll take it as a sign that you want to betray Rasparta.

Betray Rasparta? Huh, I know what their priorities are now.

Think about it. Rasparta plans to collect the Relics to get rid of anyone getting in the way of the Ancient One, right? They must be thinking of ''that person''.

Yes... that's true... But...

But what? In that case, we'd better crush Teslovik and then take the Relic.

As long as that's done, that sadist can't say anything against me.

What you said made some sense. But...

... Nephthys, you're Rasparta's cherished fighting machine. As long as you lift a single finger, those Teslovik girls will cry like little babies. So, will you back me up?

So, will you back me up?

Come on, Miss Goddess of War.

Ah... Welcome back, Awakener.

Yes, I'm back.

Everyone is so worried about you being bullied by Horus. Are you alright? She didn't do anything to you, did she?

Haha, I'm all right. No need to worry.

Eriri likes to exaggerate, so don't let her fool you. By the way, what did you and Horus talk about?

Well... Horus knows the truth about the Book of Falco. The moment I said what I heard from Toph, the look in her eyes changed.

Does this mean Toph was right in her conclusions? Pity, I should have told her to come.

Looks like this trip was quite productive and commendable. But I guess that's not all Lady Horus told you, right?

Right, she offered to provide us with the Book of Falco to search for the Relic in exchange for a deal.

And the deal is about...