Through surveillance, the Tiger Gang had witnessed the carnage at the assembly hall. The sight of a single silver-haired youth slaughtering over 300 armed men had almost made them wet themselves in fear.
However, the leader of the Tiger Gang, Yuta Miki, considered himself clever. Initially, he thought he would be the first to pledge loyalty to this godlike figure, seeing it as an opportunity. But to his surprise, the silver-haired young man simply handed over the Black Blade Group's territory as if it were a gift.
Miki immediately mobilized the network of connections and power he had accumulated over the years to help Blake clean up the situation, shouldering all the blame himself. He also issued strict warnings to his subordinates not to provoke Blake. If the opportunity arose, they were to assist him to the best of their abilities.
Soon after, the police had no choice but to withdraw, labeling the incident as a violent gang conflict. As for Akizuki Kouzou, who was found dead during the investigation, the police merely classified him as an unlucky bystander caught in the chaos.
Blake, however, had no interest in the aftermath. After leaving the place, he went home, showered to wash away the scent of blood, and calmed himself to suppress the killing intent that had built up from his earlier actions. He soon returned to his usual self—gentle but with a faint air of mischief. His deep blue eyes, more captivating than ever, exuded a unique charm.
After sending Airi a quick message, Blake enjoyed a restful sleep, only waking as dusk fell.
Task Issued: Win over the Akizuki sisters. Reward: 30 Fortune Points.
Blake, just finishing washing his face, nearly spat out water, looking utterly bewildered.
"Sia, does the system seriously issue tasks ?"
"Uh, system task issuance is random... Tasks ... also happen sometimes..."
Sia's usually sweet voice had a hint of embarrassment, suggesting she too was taken aback by the nature of the task.
"So, the system is encouraging me to start a harem? How considerate," Blake muttered sarcastically as he hung up his towel. He then left for Airi's house.
After ringing the Akizuki household doorbell, he heard footsteps approaching. Moments later, the door opened, and Airi immediately pulled him inside and shut the door.
"Blake, what happened this morning? Why did you tell us to stay hidden?"
Sitting on the couch, Airi clung to Blake's right arm, looking at him with curiosity. Mirina, sitting to his left, also fixed her purple eyes on him.
The sisters had been startled by Blake's early morning call, especially given its urgency, disrupting their sleep after a late-night conversation.
"It was chaotic outside today," Blake said simply, keeping his response brief. He didn't want to trouble them with the bloody details of what had transpired.
"Chaotic?" Airi frowned, pouting slightly at his vague answer. But seeing his serious expression, she didn't press further. Both sisters were secretly pleased; it was clear he was worried about their safety.
"I'm going to take a shower. You two chat for a bit," Airi said suddenly, her brows relaxing as a mysterious smile spread across her face. She winked at Blake before darting off.
Blake watched her leave, confused. Airi rarely bathed this early in the evening; usually, she preferred to do so late at night. What was she up to?
"Why is Airi sneaking glances from the corner after saying she was going to shower?" Blake muttered to himself, noticing her gaze from the shadows. He couldn't figure out her game.
"Um, Silva?" Mirina's soft voice broke the silence, her tone shy and hesitant.
"Yes?," Blake replied, turning to her with a smile. He was surprised to see her blushing, her delicate face flushed with embarrassment.
"...I, I... I..." Mirina stammered, struggling to find the right words as her hands balled into fists. She seemed to be summoning her courage but couldn't get her thoughts out, her voice barely audible.
"Thank you for saving me yesterday!" she finally blurted out, her face a mix of gratitude and frustration. Blake couldn't quite understand her conflicted emotions.
"It's no problem; we're friends, aren't we?" he replied warmly, smiling at her.
"Honestly, what is wrong with those two!" Airi groaned from her hiding spot, burying her face in her hands in frustration. "My sister is just too shy. Looks like I'll have to step in and use the final measure."
With that, she sighed, pulling a small spray canister from her pocket—the same one Akizuki Kouzou had used against her.