Chapter 786: Save the World?
Chapter 786: Save the World?
"B-but, the danger came from me. You took and faced the danger because of me. Their real target was me, right? You-" Erina put her hand to her upper chest and expressed her concern somewhat panicked manner. She couldn't stay silent when Elysia was in danger after all that had happened.
"Shh..." Elysia pressed her finger to Erina's lips. "It's okay. Instead of worrying about me, I'm more worried about them. Their real target is me. They know you are the key to my return and don't want that to happen."
"..." Erina took a deep breath and sat back on the sofa. She pondered over the situation of things more broadly. "But, our meeting back then was top secret. Just you, Mio, me, and Sylvia-san... How did that information get leaked? My grandfather doesn't even know about it. Wait, is it because of Victoria?"
"Well, I don't think so. She has no power over what's going on right now." Elysia shook her head.
"I can send several elite teams to protect you secretly without interfering with your activities, Elysia. Would you mind?" Mitsuzuka folded his arms. He didn't expect the organization that previously targeted his son's and granddaughter's lives to be that big.
"Thanks for your offer. I already have more than enough guardian teams." Elysia shook her head slightly.
"Even so, can you tell us what really happened? Does it have anything to do with the giant dark organization behind the world's chaos that is happening right now? All the battles, commotions, and wars are based on reasons that are considered absurd. It's not about invasion or colonization anymore, but a mere slaughter." Mitsuzuka put his hand to his chin, deep in thought.
"Yes, we will repay their favor tomorrow in total. Whoever is involved will receive punishment, no matter who they are and where they come from." Elysia clenched her fists with a confident smile.
Mitsuzuka was quite surprised by that bold declaration. However, Erina was trembling a little, and her heart was beating fast just because of Elysia's confident smile.
"You're going to take strict action against them, huh... All right, please let us know if there's anything we can do for you. My Minamoto Clan shall be your ally whatever the reason. Returning to the previous topic, what do you want us to do with the Alchemy Association and the World Health Organization?" Mitsuzuka grinned and made a steeple of his fingers.
"We have just concocted an antidote to treat a mysterious disease sweeping across the globe. I wish the pandemic and chaos to end as soon as possible. I would like you to contact the two global organizations for my arrival this evening. Can you do that?" Elysia didn't beat around the bush and went straight to her request, but it sounded like an order instead.
Mitsuzuka was wide-eyed for a second, then he suddenly laughed in relief. He could see such bright future prospects. He didn't even doubt Elysia's words. "Hahaha, good. I'll do that immediately and send someone to guide you there, so your business will be much easier. Those old upper echelons won't dare to cause trouble."
Mitsuzuka excused himself for a moment and left the living room.
"..." Elysia leaned back in her seat and waited quietly with her eyes closed.
Erina wanted to say something but decided not to do it now.
'Ely, why ask them for help? We can force them to do whatever we want and brainwash higher-ups if necessary. All grand schemes will only dance on our palms.' Ai suggested things innocently, but what she said was utterly bold.
'Ah, well, Ai... All things that are forced won't end well. We will do good to this world, right? Even though those higher-ups can be annoying sometimes, we can deal with them with the right methods without the hassle of doing things.' Elysia gave a little advice. She knew Ai suggested it out of the blue without any particular reason.
'I see...' Ai shrugged her shoulders.
"Let's spend some time together after all this is over, Erina. We can sing and play music together and many more." Elysia suddenly remembered what she had said last month. It was still a promise because she didn't mind Erina's request at the time.
"Mm, I'll be looking forward to that moment coming, Ellie. It'll be fun." Erina grasped her hand and smiled gently. She was delighted Elysia remembered her request last month.
A few moments later, Mitsuzuka returned to the living room with several cards in hand. He put the cards on the table and pushed them to Elysia. "I've prepared a group to accompany you to the Alchemy Association and the World Health Organization, Elysia. Who would have thought that you just went to the Alchemy Association to buy some materials, but Naruhiko gave it to you for free? You could just say that to us, and we will prepare everything you need. Just feel free to ask. You are our ally, not an outsider."
"I'll keep it in mind when the time comes. What card is this?" Elysia pointed at the ID cards on the table.
"That's your ID card and some medical expert privilege cards. That will make your business a lot easier. That way, you won't have to go through the hassle of falsifying documents just to rent a house and a car. Sigh, I can't help thinking... How about you go using our military-grade car? Leave the rental car here because it won't protect you efficiently." Mitsuzuka put his hand to his forehead and sighed.
"I'm not faking anything. It's just my temporary data." Elysia felt a bit embarrassed when such a thing could be quickly discovered. After all, she was talking to the patriarch of the most prominent clan in Japan.
"???" Erina was a little surprised when she found out that Elysia had come with a rental car. She thought that Elysia would go as mysteriously as usual.
"It came for a reason." Elysia turned her face to the side. She felt even more embarrassed as Elena chuckled in amusement from within the Elysian Realm.
"Hehe, it's fine. When you're done, please pick me up here. I'll be waiting for you, Ellie. One most important thing, please take care of yourself and be extra careful. You may be strong and can do many miracles, but we only have one life in the reserve. Ah, one more thing, please don't hesitate to ask me something if you need anything. I will gladly become your sugar friend, fufu~" Erina covered her mouth with her hand. She joked a little because she was so fond of seeing Elysia's embarrassed face.
"Anyway, I'd better settle the matters before nightfall. Thanks for your cooperation. With that being said, I need to excuse myself." Elysia accepted the cards and stood up.
Evelyn followed Elysia out, and Mio escorted them to the front door.
"Yes, see you later, Ellie. Take care..." Erina waved her hand with a sweet smile until Elysia left. She then looked at her grandfather as if to say something.
"I've also sent an elite team who will serve in the shadows and are ready to help Elysia if needed. I'm afraid she overestimated her own power and overlooked an unforeseen threat. If what she said is true, then this problem is severe. Perhaps, the governments from various countries are also involved in this." Mitsuzuka stood up and put his hands behind his back.
"Ellie will save the world?" Erina tilted her head slightly. She could already guess that her grandfather was still dispatched at least a secret elite team even though Elysia didn't ask for it.
"Yeah, her revenge will be scary for the dark organization behind this chaos. Let's see what she will bring to the world with great interest." Mitsuzuka walked went to the second floor with a beaming gaze.
"..." Erina pondered a few things for a moment, but she just put them aside. When Mio returned, she spoke in a whisper-like voice. "Mio, please order our intel to pay attention to Ellie's activities and schedule. I wonder what Ellie will do. If possible, I want to know every single detail."
"Ah, all right..." Mio wanted to say something, but she swallowed her own words. Her gentle young lady was already attracted to Elysia. Still, somehow, this had fallen to the point of being a stalker.
"..." Elysia had mixed feelings when the car she had just rented was taken and replaced with a new one. Despite the military-grade introduction, this car was just a high-end white sports SUV that wouldn't survive the big bang.
'Pfft, the car is just a pretext, but they think it's vital. Anyway, it's time for us to go, Ely.' Elena was amused with Elysia's train of thought.
"Elysia-sama, this car is equipped with bulletproof glass, shatterproof tires, and-" An elite guard tried to explain when he noticed the change in Elysia's facial expression.
"Give me the key." Elysia cut off the explanation and opened her palm.
"Err, the keys are in the car." The elite guard replied reflexively.
"Good. We're leaving now." Elysia got into the driver's seat, and Evelyn sat in the co-pilot position.
"You go with them. We'll be escorting you from the front and the back." The team leader ordered the two female members to get into the SUV.
"Yes, sir!" The two female members saluted and took the passenger seat in Elysia's car.
The other eight elite guard team members split into two groups and boarded two tank-like military-grade vehicles.
Elysia drove her car to leave the Minamoto Clan's mansion with two escort cars. Their first destination was the World Health Organization.