A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 509

Chapter 509: Chapter 380: Field Research_2 Chapter 509: Chapter 380: Field Research_2 As she spoke, Kimji led Duanmu Huai to a room inside, opening the door.

“Please, come in.”

“Hm… Hm?”

Duanmu Huai walked into the room and froze when he realized what was before his eyes. He had thought that Kimji would lead him to a study or a visitor room, but unexpectedly, it seemed more like a bedroom. The whole room was empty, with nothing but a bed.

“What's the meaning of this?”

Duanmu Huai stared at Kimji, whose expression was slightly stiff.

“This is….. hospitality.”

“Hospitality?”

“Yes, that's what I do.”

Kimji nodded slightly.

“When those warriors end their battles, exhausted, and in need of comfort… that's when I come in.”

“I see, no wonder the idiots outside act no better than bandits.”

Duanmu Huai snorted coldly.

“Is this Wu Luze's order?”

“No, it's my own volition. After all, our organization needs manpower to protect those children. I'm just doing what I can do… ”
“I see.”

It quickly made sense to Duanmu Huai. Exactly as he had seen, the resistance organization was just a small group without any real strength. Because of this, when they recruit manpower, they took more account of the individual's strength rather than their character. Even those who desire money and women can join as long as they are willing to fight for the organization…

What kind of resistance organization is this? They are nothing more than bandits.

However, Duanmu Huai remembers Kaname had also once used this same method on him… Perhaps this sort of thing is not so strange in this world?

“I'm not interested. Don't do this.”

“But………”
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's response, a troubled expression crossed Kimji's face as if she had suddenly realized something with shock.

“Could it be that… you are targeting the children?”

“Where did that come from?”

Duanmu Huai rolled his eyes helplessly.

“I'm not interested in that kind of thing… no, wait, that sounds like I'm not interested in women… Anyway, I'm not interested in that kind of perfunctory behavior, so you don't need to use such methods to please me. Plus, most of the men here have been wiped out by me, as for the remaining…”

At this moment, Duanmu Huai paused, then looked at Kimji.

“You mentioned this orphanage is understaffed. Is that true?”

“Ah? That… Of course…”

“Good.”

As Duanmu Huai spoke, he stroked his ring, and in the next moment, the maid and the mechanical girl appeared beside him. Seeing the sudden appearance of the girl-monster, Kimji seemed surprised and instinctively stepped back.

“Maybe you don't know yet, but I'm a Demon Beast Trainer, these girls are monsters that have made a pact with me. I guess you must have heard some rumors about girl-monsters, hm… At least in my opinion, they will be a great help to you.”

“This…”

Kimji seemed a little hesitant, but she eventually nodded.

“Thank you.”

“You're welcome.”

As Duanmu Huai spoke, he turned to the maid and the mechanical girl.

“Well, please help to clean up and take care of these children. And, if any men cause trouble again, just throw them out.”

“Understood, Master.”

“I got it, big bro. Karen will make these children feel her cuteness.”

Hearing Duanmu Huai's command, the maid nodded, and the mechanical girl posed with a cheery smile. Duanmu Huai didn't say anything else, just giving a nod at Kimji before walking out of the house.

Then he saw Ogis operating puppets and telling stories to the children.

However… why does it seem like the children are huddled together in groups, shivering?

Duanmu Huai, full of curiosity, walked over and then heard Ogis' usually monotonous voice.

“At that point, the man saw a letter on the table. He walked over, slowly opened the envelope, took out the paper, and it was blank except for a line of text at the bottom corner saying 'Goodbye.' Then, as if he realized something, the man turned his head and saw the girl at the door, knife in hand, and she lunged…”

Along with Ogis' narration, the girl puppet she was operating wielded a kitchen knife, lunging at the boy puppet on the other side, plunging it into his body. The boy puppet screamed, falling to the floor. But the girl puppet had no intention of sparing him, lifting the knife again and again to stab the boy puppet.

“Why! Why did you choose her, not me? Why……!”

“Ahhh—–!”

Even though Ogis' tone was very calm, as if she was simply reading a script, the children underneath her were scared and huddled together. They watched as the girl puppet repeatedly cut the boy puppet, too shocked to say anything.

“But that's not the end. At that moment, the girl lifts the kitchen knife, then towards the boy's……”
However, Ogis' words were interrupted, as Duanmu Huai punched her on the head.

“Ouch! Master.”

“What on earth are you doing?”

“Eh? I'm just following Master's order, performing a puppet show for them?”

“What hellish love or hatred story….”

Seeing the dilapidated puppets in Ogis' hand, Duanmu Huai was at a loss for words. The broken puppet felt foreboding, like an intense surge of murderous intent was emanating from it… What is this, really?

“But Miss Alice used to perform this story when she went to the village. In the end, she kills the philandering cat……”
“Next time, could you perform more age-appropriate puppet shows? Yes, puppet shows should be down-to-earth, but not hellish……”
Duanmu Huai silently sighed, and then he turned to the children and clapped his hands.

“Alright then, kiddos. That's the end of the show for now. By the way, this story is entirely fictitious, and it doesn't have any connection with any real events, groups, or individuals. If there are any similarities, it's simply a coincidence.”

“Eh eh eh?!!”

Upon hearing what Duanmu Huai had to say, the children immediately burst out in disagreement. It seemed like despite being scared, they were quite captivated by the story.

But surely, such a story isn't good for pre-school aged children, so they should stop.

“Alright, let's go, Ogis.”

Duanmu Huai sighed wordlessly.

“It's about time to see what this resistance organization is really up to.”

Chapter end

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