(Chastity Reversed) The Legitimate Wife War: How I, a Harem-Hater, Ended Up Creating an Ultra-Eccentric Harem with a Villainess, a Sadistic Beauty Teacher, a Scheming Classmate... etc. - Chapter 149.2 - Private Conversation and Revelations

…A-affirmation. That’s heavy trust. I’ll work hard to live up to it, of course.

“Well, I was worried about Kyoya-sama himself.”

She didn’t forget to add that unnecessary jab.

But I was taken aback by the unexpected level of trust.

Perhaps Kazari-san also became embarrassed by my reaction, as she turned her face away with a pout.

“But there was another reason as well… I thought it was also a chance.”

“A chance?”

“Yes. Honestly, I couldn’t get much information about Eucharis. That’s because they lurk in the shadows and basically don’t act openly.”

Certainly, we still don’t know who Y is or who’s controlling Eucharis. All we know is they’re inside NAZ Agency. Because of that, we can’t mount a concrete counterattack, and it’s fair to say we’re currently on the defensive.

“But being beaten up indefinitely is frustrating, isn’t it?”

Kazari-san’s manner of speaking was brazen and confident, reminding me of someone.

I don’t know who though.

But certainly…

“Yeah, it’s frustrating.”

Being beaten up doesn’t suit me.

“So I deliberately jumped in. I gave out information I could, and even did spy-like things to earn their trust.”

“Doing dangerous things like that… well, I don’t have the right to say that either.”

Not that I’m borrowing Kazari-san’s words.

“That’s right. You’re the same yourself.”

“But let me say it. I know it’s your job and you’re protecting me, Kazari-san. But I don’t want you doing dangerous things either, you know? You’re also a girl.”

“A girl… is it? Even though I’m older than Kyoya-sama, a maid, and not that weak…”

I know that.

That she’s my bodyguard, that she’s stronger than me.

“…Well, being told that and treated like a girl doesn’t feel bad.”

“Then I’d like you to not just feel it but practice it.”

“I’ll return those very words to you.”

My ears hurt. Seems Kazari-san feels the same, as we both smile wryly.

When similar types argue with each other, both just get wounded.

In the end, we both end up valuing others over ourselves.

“Let’s set aside the conversation for now… So, what’s the result?”

“I couldn’t catch the mastermind. But… I narrowed down the candidates considerably.”

“How?”

“I planted a backdoor when sending Mizuri’s location information. I could trace it to the phone’s location. That day, in that late-night time frame, only three people were at that location.”

“Where?”

“A location in the center of Tokyo, a facility built with government backing. The headquarters of the fiancée system, where the Japan Declining Birthrate Countermeasure Polygamy Law Promotion Committee is located.”

“…?!”

“In other words, NAZ Agency. That was the transmission source. I couldn’t determine the specific room, but there were three people in the building at that time.”

“That narrows it down quite a bit.”

There can’t be many people working until nearly 2 AM.

“Those in the building were: Yurizaki Yoshiko, chairperson of the Japan Declining Birthrate Countermeasure Polygamy Law Promotion Committee; Yamakawa Azami, vice-chairperson; and finally… Shiina Maiko.”

“…I see.”

So one of them is the enemy, as Y. Shiina-san, huh.

But more than that, what concerns me is,

“Are you safe, Kazari-san? Won’t you be in danger? You traced the enemy’s location, and you also helped me the other day, right? Doesn’t that count as rebellion against Y?”

I’m more concerned about Kazari-san’s safety.

She’s crossing a very dangerous bridge.

“I’m fine. I’m competent, after all. I’ve erased the backdoor, and I didn’t visibly or directly rebel against Y. I was only ordered to leak information, so it’s fine. Thank you for your concern, Kyoya-sama.”

But here, a natural question arises.

“…In the first place, was it okay to tell me about this?”

Until now, you hadn’t told me because it was something I shouldn’t know, right?

Otherwise, Kazari-san would have told me.

So why did she tell me at this timing?

“Yes, there’s no problem. Or more precisely, it became no problem.”

“Became no problem?”

“Because orders from Y won’t come to me anymore. So there’s no need to continue deceiving and spying.”

“Why?”

“Because the weakness Eucharis had over me is gone… the threat of family. Until now, they could trust me using that as leverage, but without it—”

“—It means you can’t be trusted as an information source.”

I see, I understand what you’re saying, but somehow it doesn’t sit right…

“Exactly. I haven’t received any contact since. For now, if we thoroughly investigate those three, we should eventually grasp the true body.”

“The true body…”

Who is Y? Y’s true identity. At this point, they all seem suspicious.

What will they try next?

“Well then, Kyoya-sama. That concludes my serious talk for now.”

“…Serious talk? Does that mean…”

The usual time? We certainly haven’t done it recently.

That’s what I thought, but apparently I was wrong.

Kazari-san stood up and walked toward the door.

“That will be after we get home. I forgot to mention, but we actually have one more appointment today.”

I was left hanging.

Still, an appointment?

“…What? I didn’t hear about this.”

Who on earth at this time of day?

Three knocks on the door.

“It seems they’ve arrived.”

Kazari-san slowly slid the door open.

Meanwhile, I was on the bed in pajamas.

“Eh, wait, I’m not ready—”

“You don’t need to get ready.”

Kazari-san smiled with benevolent affection.

Seeing that face, I had an intensely bad feeling.

Behind the opened door was a familiar person.

Standing there holding flowers.

Seeing that figure, my face involuntarily twitched.

Ah, I’m done for.

Normally I’d be happy, really happy, but right now this is bad.

The face showed a smile.

But I knew. That face is what she makes before getting angry.

“Kyoya… I heard you got injured again?”

Her tone should be soft, her face should be smiling, but only her eyes weren’t smiling.

“M-Mio-nee.”

I know this appearance.

It means she’s considerably angry.

“Well then, I’ll excuse myself.”

“Wait, Kazari-sa…”

Without waiting for my response, Kazari-san disappeared.

That maid ran away, leaving me behind!!

“Kyoya… where are you looking?”

“Yes.”

Before I knew it, Mio-nee was standing in front of me, sitting beside me.

“Hey, Kyoya… let’s have… a talk.”

“…Yes.”