Tendo Civil Security,
The wooden nameplate above the entrance swayed lightly in the afternoon breeze, its engraved letters catching the sunlight.
Inside the small office, Tendo Kisara sat behind her desk while examining the few documents scattered before her.
Business had not been particularly good recently.
In fact, calling it "not particularly good" was already being generous.
Since leaving the Tendo Family and establishing this Civil Security Agency, Kisara had barely managed to keep it operating. Every commission mattered, especially when rent, equipment maintenance, and daily expenses were taken into account.
Just as she was wondering whether another client would appear this week, the office door opened.
Kisara subconsciously raised her head then she froze.
A cute young boy dressed entirely in elegant white clothing stepped into the room.
His long black hair flowed behind him like a waterfall, while his bright eyes seemed to contain countless stars. Although he appeared young, his calm expression and he had an aura which was hard to ignore.
Beside him walked an adorable little girl with shoulder-length purple hair.
She wore a white princess dress decorated with delicate lace and ribbons. One of her hands held Xiao Feng's tightly, while the other occasionally adjusted the small white flower hairpin resting in her hair.
Behind them followed two beautiful twin maids.
One possessed short blue hair and gentle eyes. The other had pink hair and a calmer, slightly colder expression.
Their matching maid outfits and coordinated movements made the unusual group resemble members of some wealthy and ancient household.
Kisara blinked several times, confirming she wasn't Hallucinating.
For a moment, she wondered whether they had entered the wrong building.
Clients with this kind of appearance usually contacted famous agencies with large reputations, not a small and struggling company like hers.
Still, money was money.
Kisara quickly recovered her professional expression and rose from her chair.
"Welcome to Tendo Civil Security."
Xiao Feng examined the office briefly before looking toward Kisara.
Long black hair reached her waist, while her dark student uniform and black stockings gave her a neat yet cold appearance.
He recognized her immediately.
Tendo Kisara, one of the central figures of this world.
Xiao Feng hadn't expected to meet her so soon after arriving, but finding her was precisely why he had come here.
After learning about the treatment of the Cursed Children, he had already formed a basic plan.
His original intention was simple.
Locate the International Initiator Supervision Organization aka IISO Tokyo Branch, take control of it and rescue the Cursed Children held there.
Then transform the facility into a temporary base from which he could gradually gather the Cursed Children throughout the Tokyo Area.
After securing this region, he would expand his efforts to the rest of the world.
The plan itself wasn't complicated.
The problem was that Xiao Feng didn't know the exact location of the IISO branch.
Of course, he could spread his soul perception across the Tokyo Area and search for it himself. However, that would require examining countless buildings and people one by one.
It was troublesome.
Since Tendo Kisara was connected to the Civil Security industry and had ties to the Tendo Family, she likely knew its location.
Xiao Feng walked toward the desk and sat in the chair opposite her.
Koharu remained close beside him, while Rem and Ram stood silently behind them.
"My name is Xiao Feng and this is my sister Aoki Koharu."
He gestured toward the little girl beside him.
Koharu gave Kisara a shy nod.
"H-Hello."
Looking at cute little girl, Kisara's expression softened slightly, "Hello, I'm Tendo Kisara."
She returned to her seat and folded her hands over the desk.
"So, what kind of assistance do you require?"
Then, remembering the agency's financial situation, she added seriously,
"I should warn you in advance. Our services are not cheap."
Xiao Feng rolled his eyes. Having seen the anime, he knew about Tendo Kisara's current financial situation. The so-called Tendo Civil Security Agency was only slightly better than bankrupt.
Forget expensive commissions. At this point, Kisara would probably welcome any legitimate job that could keep the electricity running for another month.
Still, Xiao Feng had no intention of exposing her.
"We need you to take us to the IISO Tokyo Branch."
The moment those words fell, Kisara's expression changed slightly.
"The IISO?" Her gaze moved from Xiao Feng to Koharu, "You don't look like a promoter. In any case, are you looking for an Initiator?"
Usually people who visited the International Initiator Supervision Organization were usually Civil Officers seeking to form a pair with an Initiator. But there were special cases.
If you had enough power then even if you weren't a Civil Officer, you could get initiators from IISO.
Of course that was through dirty transction.
Xiao Feng was too young. He didn't look like a Civil Officer.
More importantly, the two maids standing behind him gave Kisara a strange sense of danger. They appeared harmless, but her instincts told her that they were anything but ordinary.
So, she preferred it to be the second generation.
Truly, she never expected heir of a big family to be so degenerate.
"No." Xiao Feng shook his head.
Kisara frowned, "Then why do you want to visit the IISO?"
"That isn't something you need to concern yourself with." Xiao Feng met her gaze calmly.
"You only need to tell me whether you can take us there."
Kisara's eyes narrowed. She disliked being ordered around, especially by someone who looked several years younger than her. However, before she could refuse, Xiao Feng casually waved his hand.
Rem and Ram immediately placed a huge box in the table and opened it.
Bang!
The shining light of gold brick landed on Kisara's face, causing her to tremble.
The office became completely silent.
Kisara stared at the gold brick then she stared at Xiao Feng then she looked back at the gold brick.
Her previously guarded expression immediately became much more professional and her expression became fawning.
"Of course."
She cleared her throat and adjusted her posture.
"Tendo Civil Security always strives to satisfy its clients."
Xiao Feng's mouth twitched.
As expected, money truly made the world go around.
Even Koharu looked curiously at the golden brick.
"Onii-chan, is that real gold?"
"Yes. If Koharu likes it, Brother can give you one later."
Kisara's eyelids twitched.
Give a child an entire gold brick? What kind of family did this boy come from?
Kisara reached out and discreetly tested the gold.
Its weight and texture felt completely genuine.
The smile on her face became even more sincere.
"I can take you to the IISO branch."
She paused before adding cautiously, "However, the organization isn't an ordinary place. Its security is strict, and outsiders cannot enter without permission."
"That won't be a problem."
Xiao Feng replied casually.
Kisara studied him for several seconds.
Xiao Feng's expression remained completely calm. He wasn't nervous at all nor did have any arrogance. It was as though the security of an international organization truly meant nothing to him.
For some reason, Kisara felt that accepting this commission might lead to considerable trouble.
"Fine."
Kisara agreed after only a brief hesitation.
In truth, she did not think there was any serious problem with taking Xiao Feng to the IISO Tokyo Branch.
The location of the branch was not exactly public information, but it was hardly an absolute secret either. Most high-level figures connected to the Civil Security industry knew where it was.
Moreover, Xiao Feng clearly did not look like an ordinary person.
Whether it was his temperament, the two maids behind him, or the way he casually placed a gold brick on the table, everything about him screamed that he came from an extraordinary background.
In that case, guiding him there was not a particularly risky commission.
Besides...
Kisara glanced at the gold brick again.
A whole gold brick was simply too fragrant for a poor agency owner like her.
If Xiao Feng threw out a few more, she might even consider selling herself to him and let him take care of.
Of course, that was only a joke.
Probably.
Kisara coughed lightly, forcibly suppressing the overly bright smile threatening to appear on her face.
She stood up and picked up the sword case resting beside her desk.
"I'll take you there."
Xiao Feng also rose from his seat.
"Rem, Ram."
"Yes, Master."
"Stay beside Koharu."
"Understood," Rem replied softly.
"Ram will ensure Young Miss's safety."
Koharu held Xiao Feng's hand and looked toward Kisara curiously.
"Is Kisara-oneesan coming with us?"
Kisara froze slightly. It had been a long time since someone had addressed her so naturally. For a brief moment, her expression softened and she let out a quiet sigh.
"...Yes."
After locking the office, Kisara led the unusual group outside.
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