Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 2754 - 2755: Mirabilis, Fatherʼs Charming Secretary?

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”Yes, Iʼve been thinking about this for a while, and Iʼve devised a great plan, if I may say so myself. It will be held at the perilous Mount Takao, the place youʼve been so eager to visit,” my father said.

”So that means…?” I muttered.

”Yes, itʼs both an Entrance Exam and an opportunity to conquer that energy-rich territory,” he explained. ”A large clan of Oni resides there, descendants of Shuten Douji, who have been causing significant trouble for both the orthodox and criminal clans here.”

”So Iʼm going, then,” I said.

”I knew youʼd want to go, and youʼve earned the right as well,” he said, smiling. ”Youʼll also supervise the exam.”

”Wow, Dad, you trust me that much?” I asked.

”Naturally, youʼve demonstrated your remarkable power,” he said. ”As a member of the family, youʼll have responsibilities like these as well.”

”Sounds great!” I said. ”And thereʼll be many new faces. Iʼm eager to see what new talents we might discover.”

”Me too,” he said with a nod. ”More importantly, it serves another purpose.”

”What?” I asked.

”Weʼve talked enough. Sit down, eat, then come to my office,” he said, walking away.

”Ah… well, alright,” I nodded. ”Sorry about that, girls. I bet the foodʼs cold now.”

”We can reheat it with magic, donʼt worry, young lady,” Ismena said.

”Um, about… what you discussed with your father,” Acelina said nervously. ”About whom you plan to… choose as your lover…”

”Ah, right… did you want me to tell him? I could try—”

”Please donʼt!” both maids exclaimed in panic.

”Not for now…” Ismena said. ”Letʼs… take it slow. I donʼt want it to be official yet, please.”

”Me too…” Acelina nodded. ”Weʼve only just begun…”

”Right… was I being too hasty? Sorry,” I said.

”Itʼs fine,” Ismena smiled. ”We know youʼre serious about this… weʼve talked a lot lately about our feelings for you, young lady.”

”Weʼd like to go on a triple date one day…?” Acelina asked. ”Just the three of us!”

”Oh! That sounds wonderful! Why not?” I nodded. ”When?”

”Weʼre still thinking about it…” Ismena said.

”Yeah… but we donʼt want to raise suspicion among the other members,” Acelina said.

”Suspicion? Iʼm the bossʼs daughter. If anyone gets upset about it, they can come to me, and Iʼll handle it,” I said with a smile. ”My father wonʼt mind me going out with my maids. He trusts you girls a great deal.”

”Thatʼs a relief,” Ismena sighed.

”W-We didnʼt expect you to defend us like that. Thank you,” Acelina said with a smile.

”Aw, come on, donʼt act so surprised. Why wouldnʼt I stand up for you?” I said. ”Now, letʼs eat together. Thereʼs plenty for all three of us.”

”Well, if you insist,” Acelina giggled, sitting on my lap. ”Fufu.”

She was the more playful of the two. Her personality remained much the same as before, honestly, but perhaps even bolder and more playful now.

”What a charming maid I have,” I said, as she kissed my lips affectionately while I held her hips firmly. Her thighs were notably muscular.

”H-Hey, Acelina, youʼre getting too bold…” Ismena said, a hint of jealousy in her voice.

”You can sit here too,” I said. ”Iʼve got two legs, after all~”

”…”

Though she seemed embarrassed, she eventually joined us, and I took turns kissing them both while they fed me waffles and pancakes, and I sipped green tea.

This is the life…

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After breakfast, I headed to my fatherʼs office, where I found him reviewing documents, surrounded by the trio and a few other members of our organization, along with his personal secretary—a woman with elf-like ears, long blonde hair, and gentle emerald eyes.

She resembled Elfina, but something felt off about her. The aura I expected her to emit was entirely different. Instead, a foul black and dark red energy radiated from her…

It seemed as though her appearance was merely an illusion.

A shapeshifter, perhaps? Or something else?

”Good morning, young lady,” Medea greeted me, reviewing documents and preparing invitation letters. ”Or, well, good evening? Iʼm unsure of the time right now.”

”Thatʼs quite alright, Medea,” I said. ”I came to see Dad. He asked me to come to his office so he could explain the details of the entrance exam.”

”Oh, right,” Frankenstein said, adjusting his glasses. ”Hello, young lady. Sorry, I was too focused on this. I regret not assisting during the raid on that god. Your father instructed us to protect the territory while he was away.”

”Hm,” Wasp said with a silent nod. He sat at another desk, typing rapidly on a small laptop while reviewing papers. He looked tired and irritated but didnʼt complain.

Wow, this was the first time Iʼd seen them doing actual office work. This is a business, after all, and they need these skills too.

But it was still a bit surprising, especially since Iʼd always thought they only fought.

”Oh, I see, donʼt worry about it,” I said. ”You were probably still recovering from the beating I gave you all.”

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”…”

They fell silent, looking slightly embarrassed by my comment. I suppose they were still processing that.

”Oops, sorry, was that too harsh?” I asked.

”No, itʼs quite alright. You are indeed formidable, young lady,” Medea said with a gentle smile.

”Hello, dear,” my father said, setting aside his work and sipping coffee. ”Everyone except the trio and my secretary, please leave for now.”

At his command, the large office cleared up, leaving only my father, the boss, and his four trusted retainers.

”Welcome, young lady. Iʼve heard much about you,” the elf-like secretary said. ”Youʼve likely seen me a few times, but I work so much weʼve never spoken. The clan is vast, after all.”

”Ah, yeah…” I said. ”I recall seeing you a couple of times before.”

”Thatʼs wonderful,” she said with a nod. ”My name is Mirabilis. Iʼm your fatherʼs charming secretary~ Fufu!”

For some reason, she bumped my fatherʼs shoulder with her hip, prompting only a slight irritation from him. The chaos flames above his head turned purple.

”Mirabilis, donʼt do that again.”

”Iʼm so sorry… I was only trying to make her laugh.”

She quickly bowed before him and then slowly rose after he sighed.

”Sorry, sheʼs… or he is, an oddball, but who isnʼt in this clan?” he said thoughtfully. ”Show her your true form.”

”A-Are you sure?” Mirabilis asked.

”Just do it. Sheʼll understand,” my father said.

”Very well,” Mirabilis said with a nod. Her body melted into a black puddle of sludge, then swiftly reassembled into a writhing mass of black tentacles with green eyes and sharp jaws, struggling to take on a humanoid shape.

What the hell?

Is she an Outer God?!

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