Knock! Knock! Knock
Floid looked up from all the papers lying on his desk when he heard someone knocking at his door. He told Rizi to find out who it was and she bowed before going to open the door. Pyra and Andromeda were standing there with Quinn and they all bowed once they came into the office.
Actually, Pyra and Andromeda bowed, but Quinn had to be dragged down by Pyra and she was forced to bow. Floid wasn't bothered by the look of anger on Quinn's face because of how embarrassed she was to be bowing. Instead, he looked down and rose a brow at Quinn as he saw the bandages wrapped around her palm. The bandages were red in some places and it showed that she was still bleeding. It seems that Pyra decided not to heal the wound so that Quinn will get used to the pain.
Floid already got the news from Pyra and Andromeda that Quinn acquired the new S-Class skill [Greater Hardening]. Honestly, Floid was surprised when he heard Quinn got the skill. Floid didn't think that Quinn would get the skill so quickly and he also didn't think she would get it before the invasion, but it seems Floid was wrong. Quinn was a lot more tenacious than he thought. Maybe he should have given her a little more credit. Floid thought this but then he scoffed internally at the next moment because of how stupid that thought was and turned back to the maids.
"Master, you wished to see us,"
Pyra asked this with the same stoic expression she always wore and Floid glanced at her before looking towards Andromeda. He could tell that both of them were still nervous to be around him and he didn't give a damn. But he also decided that it was about time he gave them a chance to redeem themselves. Floid spoke up while leaning back on his chair. He was a little happy that he can ignore the paperwork for some time.
Floid didn't think this much paperwork was necessary for running a demon kingdom. Did the former demon lord also have to go through all this paperwork? I feel like I've been doing more signing than fighting.
"Pyra, Andromeda, how long has it been since you've been training Quinn?"
Pyra answered that she has trained Quinn for the past month. The training was going very well and -
Floid cut Pyra off before she could continue. He didn't ask how the training was going, he just needed to know how long. Pyra bowed in apology and Floid hummed internally. Pyra was really shaken up by this punishment. Floid knows that Pyra would never make a mistake like this before. Is this how much she wants to get on my good side?
Floid spoke up again.
"The invasion will begin in three days and I will be taking a majority of the army with me to Uta. But then the army is not only going to meet regular soldiers and mages in Uta, but they are also going to be facing off against the grand commanders that are in charge of protecting Uta. There are five Grand Commanders that Uta has produced, but Pyra already reduced that number by one when a Grand Commander tried to invade the castle."
Pyra swallowed nervously and nodded her head to show she was listening. She still remembers the fight she had with the female grand commander that tried to invade the demon castle and all she can say is that the woman didn't even deserve the title of Grand commander! She was so weak that it was pitiful!
Floid continued and told them that even though the Grand Commander Pyra fought was weak, that does not mean the others are weak.
Floid has seen the Grand Commanders' stats from the game wiki and he can say with confidence that the other Grand Commanders were stronger than that woman. It is possible that the female Pyra fought was just a new Commander that didn't have much strength. That would also explain why she underestimated Pyra so much even though it was obvious that Pyra was so much stronger than her.
But there was one Grand Commander in the game that Floid couldn't see his stats at all. They only put question marks beside the commander's stats to show that his level and strength were too high for Floid to view. Floid only saw the Grand Commander in the wiki and he never even saw him in the game! Even when Uta was being attacked, that Grand Commander never showed himself. Honestly, Floid didn't know if the Grand Commander even cared about Uta. But Floid was sure that they would meet him this time, and he was going to leave Pyra in charge of this man.
"You've failed me once already and I feel reluctant to trust you with another mission of this caliber, but if I cannot trust a member of my household, then who can I trust in this world? Find this grand commander and kill him. He is an unknown variable and I wouldn't want anything affecting my plan. Can you do that Pyra?"
Pyra's hand wouldn't stop shaking! She had both hands beside her and they were constantly shaking as she stared at the demon lord. But the shaking wasn't from fear, it was from the overwhelming happiness she was feeling right now! The demon lord was trusting her with another mission! He was giving her another chance! Pyra tightened her hands into fists and she bowed at ninety degrees to the demon lord as she swore.
"I will never fail you again master. I shall present you with his head before the night is done,"
Floid looked at her bowed form while tapping his pen on the table slowly. She was truly happy that he gave her another chance and Floid hoped that dedication would help her find and defeat the mysterious grand commander. And besides, she didn't have a choice in the matter. If she doesn't win against that commander, then it would be better if she simply killed herself. Floid has no use for useless slaves.
"I hope you keep your word. It will be in your best interest not to fail me after what happened before, Pyra. Andromeda, you'll be in charge of the castle as always when we leave for the invasion. Stay back and ensure the rest of the army and the slaves are kept in line,"
Andromeda's eyes widened in surprise and she looked like she was about to say something, but she shyly twisted her fingers together before looking down and nodding her head. Andromeda felt like she had been cheated on right now. Pyra was getting a chance to redeem herself and the demon lord was just leaving Andromeda in the castle as always.
Floid knew that Andromeda was the best person to leave here in the castle. Andromeda's ability to control people with her eyes gives her a wicked advantage in battles where she is outnumbered and if the castle were ever to be invaded, Andromeda would be able to destroy them all easily! Floid already has enough fighting power following him into battle for Uta, he needs to leave someone he trusts here in the castle.
Floid gave Andromeda a curious look when she seemed like she wanted to say something, but she simply stopped and bowed as usual and Floid tilted his head slightly. It seems Andromeda was not happy with his decisions. Does she want me to give her a chance just like I gave Pyra? It's a good thing that she didn't dare to ask for it from me. Does she think I am some sort of fool that gives out duties based on my emotions? I'll give her a chance to redeem herself when she deserves it.
Once Floid was done telling them about their duties, he told them to leave him and both Andromeda and Pyra bowed before turning to leave. Quinn was about to turn to leave as well, but she stopped immediately Floid spoke.
"And where do you think you are going? Did I permit you to leave yet?"
Quinn looked back at Floid in confusion before turning back to the two maids that were leaving. She thought he allowed all of them to leave at the same time! What the hell does he want from me alone!?
"I-I thought you said we should leave. Aren't you busy?"
Quinn frowned as she said this and Floid only grinned as he stood up. Floid was wearing a simple white shirt and a pair of black trousers. His shirt sleeves were rolled up to his elbow and the first two buttons of the shirt were loose to expose his upper chest. Quinn had to admit he looked good in the outfit. How the hell does this bastard make something so simple look so good? It's like a fashion show whenever I'm around him.
"Leave us, Rizi,"
Quinn's eyes widened as Floid said this and she immediately took a step back as she watched him walk out from behind his desk. Rizi was curious about what the demon lord had planned for Quinn but she wouldn't dare ask him any questions. She just turned and left the room as he commanded before shutting the door behind her.
Quinn watched Rizi leave and she couldn't help but feel that Rizi just left her in there with a wild animal. Why the hell does Floid want to be alone? Quinn turned back to look at Floid and she exclaimed in shock as she saw him standing right in front of her!
"AH!!"
Slam!
Before she could even do anything, Floid grabbed her hands and trapped them above her with one hand before slamming her back into the wall!
"What the hell do you think you're doing - Nghhhh!!!"
Quinn's entire body shook as she felt Floid's knee press against her crotch through the maid's dress and a huge blush rose on her face! Fuck! What the hell was Floid doing!?
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