Chapter 706 - Intermission: Anima ~ ~ The Friend She Acquired ~ ~

Dressed in her usual military-style outfit, Anima returned to Kaitos newly built house.

Just as she walked through the front door, Caraway appeared to greet her.

[Welcome back, Anima.]

[Yeah, Ive returned Has Master returned yet?]

[Hes not back yet, but I think hell be back soon.]

[I see]

After nodding at Caraways words, walking down the hallway with each other side by side, Anima spoke.

[Cara, after I deal with some doc.u.ments, I will consult with Master for something. In the meantime, could you draw up contracts for me?]

[Unnn? Roger that. Does that mean youre going to invest in the Trading Company you saw today?]

[Theyre very active and the new products they plan to produce arent bad. The companys policies are also stable, so I have no problem investing in them.]

Taking out a docu

ment from her magic box, Anima nonchalantly showed it to Caraway as she explained. The fact that she calls Caraway by a nickname suggests that they have a close relations.h.i.+p.

[Fumufumu, I had been thinking about the amount of investment and conditions earlier, but would this be alright?]

[Thats no problem. Since its you, it shouldnt take too long to draw up one If you have any extra time, Id like you to help Eta and Theta with theirs.]

[Im glad you trust me that much. Roger that too. Theta has Illness-sama with her, so is it alright if I prioritize helping Eta first?]

At the moment, Eta was helping Zwei as she prepared the venue, while Theta was preparing the food for the party with Ein and Illness.

[Yes, I really appreciate the help from Ein-dono and Zwei-dono, but this is a party that Master is hosting. I dont think we can leave everything to the two of them.]

[Right. Ahh, thats right. The souvenirs you asked me to give to the guests arrived safely. No problem with the quant.i.ty or quality.]

[I see, did you bag them individually?]

[Theyre done. Theyre also arranged in the storage room.]

[Thats great.]

Caraway isnt only physically capable, but she is also quite good at other things. As she was originally a peerage-holding Demon, she possesses a high level of physical ability and dexterity, so she can do everything with ease.

In that sense, she was someone whom Anima could entrust with work without worry.

[Its finally tomorrow huh. With all the big names on the invitation list, as expected, Im quite nervous.]

[Youre right. However, Im sure Master would also be nervous about hosting a party for the first time. For the sake of Master, we have to hold strong I have high expectations of you, Cara.]

[Of course, Ill do my best. Ahh~~ but since Ive got lots of instructions, Id like to ask something in return~~]

[What is it? Tell me.]

Anima let out a light sigh when she saw a slightly teasing smile appear on Caraways lips, as if she had come up with something in the middle of their conversation.

Caraway is a very talented person, but she also has a mischievous side. She never shows this side of her to the people she respects and admires, but she sometimes makes fun of Anima, her best friend.

[How about you join me in drinking sometime? You see, a certain Bear-san works incessantly if you leave them alone~~ and I think she needs a break once in a while.]

[Haahhh For me, the bare minimum of rest should be enough]

[Nah, nah, if you say things like that again, youll get scolded by Miyama-sama for working too much again, you know?]

[Guhh Saying it like that]

As a High-ranking Demon, Caraway has already lived for a good number of years. Thats why she is able to easily switch between working hard and relaxing when she should.

Is that the reason why? Caraway is a good match for Anima, who is overly serious and hardworking, and her frequent invitations to take a break allows Anima to relax in moderation.

[I understand. Its just that were going to drink enough that it wont interfere with the next days work.]

[Yes, yes. You still love your work as always eh Or rather, isnt it safe to say that youre just the same Miyama-sama-loving Anima as usual?]

[Stop teasing me, Cara.]

[Ahaha, youre that charmed by Miyama-sama huh.]

Looking at the teasing grin on Caraways lips, Anima was taken aback for a moment, and after she slightly smiled Her shoulders relaxed.

Seeing this, Caraway lightly nodded and as if to change the subject, she spoke.

[Alright, lets switch things up and do our best! I will write up the contract and help with the party preparations. Anima will be sorting through paperwork and consulting with Miyama-sama, right?]

[Yeah Im also going to help out after Im done talking to Master.]

[Roger that, Ill leave the hard work for you then?]

[Hmph, yeah. Leave it to me.]

After confirming each others next movements, they went inside the office. Then, in a volume enough that Caraway, who was preparing the necessary items to draw up the contract, could hear, Anima quietly murmured.

[Cara, its rea.s.suring to have you here. For taking care of everything I thank you.]

[Arya? How unusual This is quite the problem. Were having a party tomorrow, but it seems like its going to rain.]

[Oi.]

[Ahaha.]

Anima has grown over the past two years. Both in knowledge and mind Of course, Kuromueina and her guidance had played a big part in it, but having a kindred spirit like this also played a big part in her life and perhaps, it may have also been a factor that made her grow up so much.

Serious-senpai : [Didnt you say that the d*mn party would finally staaaaaaart!?]

? ? ? : [The party is the party, but an Intermission Chapter is another story]