The Adventures of Rose Hood

Chapter 35: The Contingency Plan

'Fwahhh that is so warm.'

I couldn't help but purr at the warm water. Sloth also seemed to be enjoying herself.

I stretched before considering everything that had happened.

'Would it be possible for me to call a meeting?'

'No, Wrath was the previous core, that's why she can.'

'I see, was that how everyone actually looked?'

'That's how the souls look at least. You've seen my past body, and you've seen my soul body.'

'I guess, but maybe we were only summoned that way since we were in merger.'

'That makes sense, but why would you think that?'

'Because Benevolence was still holding money.'

'I guess.'

'Hmm, I wish I could share this bath.'

'Thalia would probably like it.'

'Royce too.'

Royce would definitely enjoy it, he could-

'WOAH INNOCENCE, WHAT THE HECK!'

'What?'

'Chill out with the thoughts, that's Lust's job.'

'???'

'How are you so innocent, even to your own thoughts.'

'What do you mean?'

I heard Sloth sigh,

'Nevermind. Anyways, what should we do about Wrath.'

'Wait for her to make her move and fight back.'

'... Nice.'

I snickered. She was a funny person.

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I returned to the guild and sat down. I first apologized to the people I ignored. Then I sat next to Zath and cast silence.

"What do you know about Wrath?"

"Charming lady, I would prefer her to be the core, but you will also work."

"So, are you on my side?"

"As I told you last time, I am on the side that Mammon is."

"And if he dies?"

"Whichever one will get revenge on those heavenly *******."

"At this point, I don't know why I would, but it manages to make even Sloth want to work, so I'll assume it was bad and needs to be fixed."

"Yes, it is, I would tell you, but Sloth would likely kill me. She seems to want to defend you. Something quite odd."

"Interesting."

"So, what's your move?"

"Wait for Wrath and then strike back."

"How slothful."

"Quite the opposite."

The two showed confusion.

"I have no clue where Wrath is, so why push it before I can locate her? She pushes, I push back to her lair and defeat her."

"That's brilliant actually."

'Perhaps having a lie as core isn't such a bad idea.'

"Thanks."

I blushed at the complements before picking up my drink and handing Zath the money.

I ended the silence and turned to Zath.