The Detective's Sidekick (A Hololive Fanfiction) Book 2

Chapter 11 - The Dance Between Time

As William was travelling through the halls of the palace, Fauna was leading the way since she was the last one here to see the Guardian of this place. Mumei was curious about something.

Mumei: "Hey William, I got a question."

William: "What is it?"

Mumei: "I never bothered to ask but, what is your relationship with the myths?"

William wasn't expecting this question but since he was being asked, he might as well reply. He sighs and doesn't bother to look at Mumei to know her reaction.

William: "The myths I just see as another family. A family I wished I was born into instead of the one I was born to. Amelia is the annoying but respectable sister. She is intelligent but she tends to use it for things that isn't what you would expect, and that is the interesting part about her. Gura is the one type of sister who would listen to the older sibling. She may be dumb at points, but her determination is one to not underestimate. Ina is quiet, calm and collective. She is one I could relate to the most but we respect our privacies. Kiara is the overprotective older sister type. She may be an annoying chicken but she can at least respect my decisions enough to leave me be. And Calli... I consider her being the most mature out of the bunch. She focuses on the now and even if needed, she will get riled up."

Mumei was tilting her head from side to side, trying to understand where William is getting at. Though this was interesting to hear, how a human who has been through a rough life, being a container for an evil power, but yet he was able to stay with people who would not be considered normal in human standards.

William: "In conclusion, I got used to it over the few months. Though I wish I could return the favour..."

Mumei: "And why would you do that?"

William: "What is that supposed to mean?"

Mumei: "Think about it like this, they helped you when you needed it the most. They did it out of their own volition. If you think you need to repay them in some way, maybe it is to be there for them when they needed you."

William: "You.... may be right."

Mumei's smile was comforting but William's mind is still on the fact that he doesn't feel like he is good enough for anything. But he knows for sure that he needs to get through to Asher so he can conquer his inner demons.

Mumei then felt something, though Fauna didn't react to it, Mumei did. Mumei stopped for a second, looking out into the wilderness. then into the sky. She feels... confused. Why is Kronii and Baelz releasing such power at a time like this. This was getting to her but William turned around and stopped as well.

William: "You alright Mumei?"

Fauna stopped as well, hearing this.

Mumei: "No, nothing. Let's just continue."

Fauna was looking at Mumei's concerning facial expression. She knows what might be going on but she will only worry about it once she completes her task first.

Back with Amelia, she is staring at Kronii. Her body is still relaxed, though her smile is still calm. Calli is just confused on what is going on. 

Amelia: "Hey Calli."

Calli was surprised by her calm tone of voice since she was used to her energetic voice.

Amelia: "Just rest there to regain your strength. Then go find the others and help them."

Calli then got the idea from her but she was still unsure.

Kronii snapped earlier but she managed to calm herself down again. She breathed in and out very slowly, thinking this through.