Legion - Demon Princess Arc

Chapter IV - The day I stayed in the Ishida mansion

Sunday, September 24, and I am still inside the Ishida mansion.
For almost the whole weekend, I've been inside the mansion, resting, and hiding without anybody knowing where I am.
When I got here, the patriarch of the family, Takamori (or the Demon King), agreed that I will stay here for the entire weekend, under one condition; I will only leave this house once it's safe outside. Because two days ago, I was hunted and almost killed by a Fallen Angel named Shyrane.
If I go out again, I'm sure that I will be hunted down, and this time, Shyrane will kill me.
For the meantime, I need to stay here. The mansion of the Ishidas will serve as my stronghold and it will keep me safe from any dangers.
I am afraid to go out, because of them. I don't know what to do if they chase me again. If they got their hands on me, or on Kaori, we will be dead on their arms.
But, as long as I'm here in the mansion of the Ishida family, I am completely safe.
Hehehe... Not bad. This is my first time living in a mansion.
For many years, I haven't been in a mansion before. Haven't been in a mansion before, huh?
But I feel like I've already been here before. I don't know when was that.
When was the last time I get here? And how does this place looked so familiar to me? I haven't been here for a long time, but it feels like I've been here before. I felt like I visited this place during my childhood.
I just don't know when.
Well, it doesn't matter. That memory of mine is long gone, because of that accident eight years ago.
Besides, I still got many things to do inside the mansion. And what is that?
Household chores.
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"You need any help, Ichiro-san?" Seria asked me.
"No, no. It's okay, I got this." I urged her.
I was lifting an box, full of old books and toys. I am actually bringing this to the attic.
"You really are strong, Ichiro-san. How long have you been doing that?" she asked as she looked on me.
"Almost my entire life. I always help my parents on household chores, including my classmates, everytime we clean and prepare the room for school activities." I answered.
"It seems to me that you are not a lazy person at all, Ichiro-san." Seria smiled.
"Ahhh, is that so? Thanks for the comment." I smiled.
"You really are helpful and kind." she added as she sweeps the floor with a broom.
"It's rare for us to see people like you helping on doing household chores." she said.
As I hear her, I went down and wiped the sweat out of my face.
"Well, too be honest, I'm not really used to cleaning. My mom only urged me to help her on cleaning the house. Cleaning is not my hobby at all, my hobby is watching, writing and reading. Sometimes I clean, and whenever I have free time, I watch TV and write stories." I explained to her carefully.
"Making stories? You love writing down stories?" Seria suddenly got surprised after she heard what I just said.
"Uhh, yes." I answered.
"Oh, I thought I could never find a boy like you who can make stories as his hobby." Seria chuckled.
"Wait, you love writing stories too?" I curiously asked her.
"Yup. Writing is also my hobby whenever I have free time." she answered.
"Well, that's great." I replied.
"What are your favourite story genre, everytime you write?" she asked.
"Well, umm..." I stuttered.
Suddenly someone walked in front of us and disturbed me.
"Ahem!!"
Oh it was just Kaori.
"I see that you guys are enjoying your time chatting while working." Kaori commented.
"Oh, yeah. I forgot." Seria said.
"Let's talk later, Ichiro-san. I still need to help Wilhelmina-senpai on cleaning the dining room." she said.
"Oh, okay. Then take your time." I said.
"Okay, see you later." she rushed in.
After that, I looked at Seria as she rushed forward.
I can't believe that. She also loved writing stories, like me. I thought I was the only one.
"I see that you befriended one of my servants." Kaori said as she approaches me.
"What's the matter with that? I was just being nice to her. After all, you guys took me in and asked me to stay here for the whole weekend. And also, I need to help you guys in return. There's nothing bad in it, Kaori." I said to her as I walk slowly, taking the broomstick.
"I know Seria for almost ten years, Ichi." she said as she sits down on a chair.
"Seria and I grew up together. We've been friends for many years, but by the time we got into an accident, she was the one who called for help." she said.
I suddenly heard when she uttered the word accident.
"What do you mean by that, Kaori?" I asked.
"Never mind that." she changed the topic.
What does she mean by that? Does she mean that Seria was there when we got into an accident eight years ago? I don't know that.
"Anyway, Ichi, keep up the good work. We appreciate you helping us." she touched me on the shoulder as she smiles.
"Thanks, Kaori." I smiled back.
"Helping an old friend is a part of my hobby, you know." I said to her.
Then she blushed.
"Ahh, anyway, just continue your work. If you loved to help your old friend, then start cleaning the house." she angrily said.
"Okay, okay. I'll do as you wish, madam." I teased her.
Kaori then walked away. As she walks away, she is actually smiling. I don't know that, huh.
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