[VRMMO] Dead One

"This a second bloody witch….. Do you think that the Sabbath intentionally tried giving us informations as late as possible?" – asked ClownFrog.

"Well…. I think so." – replied Tail.

"Considering how Elizabeth reacted upon hearing about that "Ink", it would suggest she had knew what it was ages ago."

"Yeb….. I thought the same thing….." – replied ClownFrog.

"But there is also question about the witches."

"2 witches." – said Tail.

"There is probability of 2 different witches working for the "benefactor"."

"And not some weak ass not important ones either."

"But the question is, how many "witches" are really working with the "benefactor"?"

"…."

"The problem is that the witches may or may not know…..But at the same time, they want to be careful with our relationship." – said ClownFrog.

"That is why they are moving so weirdly."

"And is that the reason why you accepted their proposal for the Sabath to set up one of their main bases here?" – asked Tail.

"Honestly, that magic academy they had set up was already more than enough useful when it came down to producing mages…. But a whole main branch opening here? Things will change."

"Yea…." – said ClownFrog as he started remembering the past conversation he had with witch Elizabeth.

[2 in game months ago – Witch tower / magic academy]

"…"

"Lady. The emperor ClownFrog has arrived." – said the maid.

"Ah, please. Let him in." – said Elizabeth.

"…"

"What is it Elizabeth? Why did you wanted a sudden meeting like this out of nowhere?" – asked ClownFrog.

"'I'm already fucking busy with those elven terrorist, so it be fucking worth it."

"Don't worry. It will be important…. Anyway, fallow me." – said the beast witch as she started leading ClownFrog through the tower.

"…"

"From what I know, the academy been going pretty well…. But honest opinion, were there any problems?" – asked ClownFrog as he started out from the window, looking towards the academy located right next to the witch tower.

"Hm….. Nah. I don't think so." – replied Elizabeth before then the duo arrived at the witch office.

"…"

"Private talk?" – asked ClownFrog as he noticed the witch doing something to the door.

"Private talk. Nobody will ear drop on this conversation." – said the witch as she walked towards her desk.

"…"

"So…. We may…. The reason why I've called you here was 2 specific reasons."

"Both are very important and kind of need to be talked over in private for now."

"…."

*Sigh*

"I understand." – said ClownFrog as he sat down.

"So, what it is?"

"Well…. First thing is informations." – said the witch.

"It is about that "ink"."

"We had to dig through of our old recordings…. And we managed to find out something important."

"It was witch craft."

"Specifically the imaginary element of Ink."

"…"

"Are you telling me that the "benefactor" has 2 witches working for him?" – asked ClownFrog with serious expression.

"That….. That is unknown yet….. But there is a chance." – replied the witch.

"Ink magic….. Well, in history there was only ONE witch that wielded that imaginary element."

"They never had any disciplines or anything like that….. Not only that, she was the only ever witch born with ink magic."

"There was only a single witch in existence born with the imaginary element – Ink."

"However, based on what records are showing us, the contract that killed the beastman king must had been made using the very same imaginary element – ink."

"The same could be said about the third prince whom the "benefactor" worked with before."

"…"

"Okay. So let me get this straight." – said ClownFrog.

"You are saying that the Sabath does not have any imaginary element witches that use ink."

"There was only one and she died ages ago."

"That would mean that the witch in possession of the imaginary element – ink was born and was recruited by the "benefactor", yes?"

"This seems like most likely scenario, yes." – replied witch.

"I see…. Then what about possibility of the "benefactor" having more than 2 witches working for him?" – asked ClownFrog.

"…"

"Unknown." – replied bit nervous witch.

"…"

"I see..." – said ClownFrog.

"Don't worry. I'm not suspecting you or anything….. Since if you were already planning on betraying me, I would had already found out about it and ripped off your head off….. And I fucking mean it."

"O-oh…."

(He isn't really joking….. Is he?) – thought nervous witch.

"Still, the information that you have given did turned out to be…. In more than one way interesting." – said ClownFrog.

"What else you got? More info about "benefactor"?"

"No…. Well, more like proposition?" – replied the witch.

"Emperor ClownFrog."

"Originally, us, the Sabath, wanted to form an alliance and partnership where both sides would benefit each other in multiple ways, with main benefit being a strengthening of our relationship."

"From this deal, both sides had benefited quiet well."

"Won't you agree?"

"…"

"You are right." – replied ClownFrog.

"Right?" – said the witch.

"So….. The Sabbath held a conference."

"The subject?"

"Should Sabath set up one of their main branches, one of their main bases in the Garog empire?"

"…"

"But didn't you said you wanted to have a secrets and stuff?" – asked ClownFrog.

"Wouldn't making a official base within the Garog empire put you all on the risk and such?"

"Yes… In the way, we had tried to avoid something like that." – said the witch.

"Normally our main base of operation is pretty much well hidden."

"However, we wish to have more "word" in the world and such."

"Authority, presence and pretty much recognition."

"And the Garog empire, is a perfect location for us to start off."

"It would also allow us to deep the connection between us two while also making sure that the mutual benefits that we bring each outer would skyrocket."

"So, what do you think? Care to hear out our proposition?"

"…"

"No." – replied ClownFrog.

"E-eh? From the get go?!" – asked surprised the witch.

"No. I didn't mean rejecting the proposition yet, but I want more details about the situation." – replied ClownFrog.

"I know that the deal would benefit both us very well…. But why?"

"Why is the witches of the Sabath suddenly proposing such BIG proposition?"

"Right now, the witches that are within the Garog empire are "allies"."

"They are not forced to take part in the wars or anything like that, only provide minimal amount of support."

"But if you were to set up one of your main bases here, publicly and not hidden may I say, people will think that the Sabath became part of the Garog empire."

"I can obviously say that this isn't the case and that we are still allies slash friends."

"But many people will think, many kingdoms will THINK that the Garog empire and the Sabbath had fully united."

"Becoming more than just "allies"."

"And I'm not buying it that you haven't realized that."

"I don't want all the reasons, for now that is."

"But I want main reasons for now."

"Is it because of the ink? Because of the fact that the "benefactor" may have other witches working for him?"

"Or is it because we found out the main objective of the "Benefactor" being the Forgotten World items?"

"Or maybe it is because of the fact that the Garog empire had grown to the point where it took control over an entire continent?"

"Why."

"Simple and main question."

"Answer this question and then only and only then I will hear the proposition."

"…"

"It's…..It's about….." – said the witch.

"…"

"Benefactor."

"And the "witches"."

"Right now… The "benefactor" is known as one of most dangerous terrorist to the whole world…. And he is using the power of witches."

"If the "benefactor" would continue this path, then the name of "witches" would end up being tarnished once again."

"Not only that, but if the "benefactor" really has more than 2 witches working for him, then it could make things problematic for the Sabath."

"…"

"I see." – replied ClownFrog.

"So, you want us to be your meat shields, since we are well known enemies of the "Benefactor"."

"You would use us to protect your name from him."

"Yes….. And there is also other reasons." – replied the witch.

"First thing being that we could maybe try and find some other traces left by the "benefactor" on this continent and our own organization could "stand out" in the political world as well as symbol for the witches."

"So yea, we want to use you."

[Back to the present.]

"Well, you had agreed to this plan…. But they are definitely planning something else besides what you had told them….. And so are you." – said Tail.

"In terms of trust, do you still think we can trust them?"

"Right now?" – replied ClownFrog.

"Yes."

"But in the future?"

"Unknown."

"It will all depend on whenever they come clean with us or not."

"She told me benefits and you even yourself questioned a lot of stuff about the deal…. But overall, we found it "beneficial"."

"Yeb..... *Sigh*" – replied ClownFrog as he melted on his throne.

"Why the hell am I dealing non stop with politics and some other shit?"

"I mean, I know I've had shit ton of that stuff after I've became emperor….. But dude… I'm pretty much spending every hour in here, doing only political work without rest…. Do you know when it was the last time I've hunted anything?"

"2 MONTHS!"

"The last time I've had any fight was 2 months ago!"

"But you don't want any chaos where you have to fight, since it would only cause you to have even more paper work, right?" – replied Tail.

"Of fucking course I don't want to!" – replied annoyed ClownFrog.

"But for fuck sake!"

"I've managed to secure shit tons of loyal and good people that can handle paper work, but I'm still here, just writing fucking documents every single day."

"…"

"Want to swap?"

"Nah! Fuck this! I ain't taking your place in that hell hole!" – said Tail as he instantly backed away.

"Common! Just for one day! Maybe week?" – asked ClownFrog in desperation.

"Really, I have more than enough work on my end…. And besides, I'm having a date with Ampi today, so I kind of need to go, BYE!" – said Tail before then running away.

"COME BACK HERE YOU COWARD!" – shouted ClownFrog as Tail just ran out of the throne room.

"…"

"Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk."

"Just when in the bloody hell will that paper work ever end?"