(Y/N) was confused by what I said to him.  

(Y/N): I beg your pardon?

Platinum: To sum it up, he's an asshole. 

(Y/N): Hold on, you're saying the Doctor for Rhodes Island who prefers female operators to male operators is an asshole?

Platinum: That's correct. 

(Y/N): Why on earth would be the leader of Rhodes Island!? Like, what is his purpose anyway?

Nearl: Just like every depraved human male out there, to be with their waifus...

(Y/N): Isn't that a little harsh? Not all males are like that.

Nearl: You don't get it, (Y/N). They're nothing but a complete cesspool of degenerates who would do this just to be their waifus. And Platinum and I suspect that the Doctor's part of the Phantom Legion.  

(Y/N): Can't you just be assuming that? As I said, not all males would be like that!

Platinum: Not all males would indeed be like that, but it's just a coincidence that plays similar to the Phantom Legion. They would order hits on anyone, anywhere. Females are less likely to be targeted, and they have been doing this for a while. 

(Y/N): Are you planning to kill him?

Nearl: We're not going to kill him.  We need to confirm if our assumption is correct or not. 

Platinum: Plus, taking someone's life without evidence is not the ideal way. Do you ever wonder how many people would get killed or ejected for no reason? Thousands I tell you, and you always have that one person who does that while the others either join or watch it unfold. It's pretty ridiculous and stupid at the same time. 

(Y/N): So what's the plan? 

Platinum: Since you're meeting up with the Doctor soon, he will meet in private and try to make sure we don't get involved. That's where you step in, just listen to anything suspicious and tell us after you're done. 

(Y/N): So you're going to use me as bait? 

Nearl: Well no, since the Doctor wants to meet you in person. We thought it was the perfect timing to seize this opportunity. 

Platinum: If he doesn't like you for one bit, we can use that as evidence. All you need to do is look for anything suspicious about him, but don't respond unless he tells you. 

(Y/N): When will I meet him? 

Nearl: You'll meet him later on. For now, we need to prepare for the next mission.

I heard a vibration coming from Nearl's phone. 

Nearl: Looks like Amiya needs us right now, perfect timing. Well then, let's go. 

Timeskip (5 minutes later)

Nearl, (Y/N), I am meeting up with Amiya at the Control Room with a few other people I may or may not know. Amiya was with Dobberman, discussing something. 

Amiya: Ah, perfect timing you three. 

(Y/N): What is it?

Amiya: It's this encrypted message that I received from Miss Dobberman. 

She revealed a piece of paper with a language that I was unable to understand. 

(Y/N): What's this about?

Amiya: It's a distressing message coming from The Students of Ursus and they need our help.

Platinum: What's the situation?

Dobberman: They are currently in danger and we need to escort them to safety, which is here. Thanks to Amiya's encryption skills, it's coming from the center hall in Chernobog. 

(Y/N): But we just arrive there-

I nudged him with my elbow to shut him up for now.

Amiya: We are aware of Mephisto, but we'll deal with him later after this rescue mission. 

Dobberman: For now, if we don't get them to safety, then god knows what will happen to them. That's why you three will be in charge of escorting them to safety. A few people will join you on this rescue mission so that you three won't be under pressure. 

Nearl: Who?

Dobberman: You'll see them before you start the mission. 

Amiya: This won't be a simple task, since the Reunion will be there waiting for us. So we set a plotted course to get around the Reunion and rescue them without being compromised.  And (Y/N), please don't die on us again, please.

She handed (Y/N) a device containing a map to the designated location.

(Y/N): I'm doing my best not to...

Dobberman: Good, I'll leave you three to prepare. Dismissed. 

After going over the current mission, I decided to head to my room to get my equipment from the closet. I grabbed only a blue flower hairpin and the glossy bow and went back to meet up with (Y/N) and Nearl. 

Platinum: Shall we get going? 

Nearl: Wait, what about the others? Dobberman said that they're joining us on this rescue mission. 

Platinum: We might as well go without them. 

Nearl shook her head in disagreement.

Nearl: We shouldn't. Perhaps it's not wise to handle things by ourselves and let others help us with this. 

Platinum: And what about you, (Y/N)?

(Y/N): I just don't care at this point right now. 

Platinum: *sighs* I guess it can't be helped. By the way, Nearl, wasn't (Y/N) supposed to meet the Doctor after the tests are done?

Nearl: Plans have been changed. 

(Y/N): Dr. Kal'tsit and Dobberman never mentioned that. 

Nearl: It was our assumption, don't worry about it. 

(Y/N)'s POV 

I noticed something that stood out to me when I looked at Platinum for a second. It was some kind of accessory that looked like a flower of some sort. But I decided not to ask about it anyway. 

(Y/N): Who are these people that Dobberman was talking about?

Nearl: I have no idea, (Y/N). It could be anyone at this point. 

I felt someone breathing down on my neck, so I turned around and saw a female who looked a psycho. 

(Y/N): What the hell ma'am!?

???: Aren't you just look adorable, I want to kill you because of it! 

(Y/N): The freak's wrong with you?

Nearl: So you're joining us on this rescue mission, Lappland? 

Lappland: Why wouldn't I? 

(Y/N): That's Lappland?

Lappland: Yep, that's me, in the flesh. (Y/N), right? 

(Y/N): Yes. Did you hear about me because of the rumors?

Lappland: Nah, I watched you showing off your skills, but got bored after that.

Platinum: Who else is joining us? It can't be just you only. 

Lappland: My best buddy Texas, her friend, some other people... 

Platinum: That's it? Are you joining because of (Y/N)? 

Lappland: No, I was assigned to join you three by Amiya. 

She stared deep into my eyes and I notice her drooling a little bit. 

(Y/N): You were just breathing down my neck a second ago, so can you at least give me some space, please?

Lappland: Nah, I just want to look at you for a bit. Maybe I can eat you~

???: Lappland, you're making him uncomfortable. 

Lappland: You're no fun, Texas. 

She stopped staring at me and gave me some space. 

(Y/N): I'm saved, thank goodness...

Texas: Flattery will get you nowhere. 

Texas was the dark grayish long hair one with a shade of amber pupils. She wore a long-sleeve, short shorts, black fingerless gloves, a red belt strap, and black pantyhose tights along with sneakers. She also had some kind of stick sticking out of her mouth. 

Texas: So you're (Y/N), the mercenary? 

(Y/N): Yeah, what about me? 

Texas: Nothing, I just want to say hi. 

She paid no attention to me as she looked away from me and crossing her arms. I'm starting to wonder how many people are joining this operation besides those two. 

(Y/N): Nearl, what's taking them so long?

Nearl: No idea, (Y/N). Besides, we can't go without them anyway. 

Platinum: Speaking of the devil... 

More people approached us and I only saw two guys out of the group. Most of them were female operators and were very unusual to me. 

(Y/N): That's all of them?

Texas: Yep.

???: My my Platinum, who is this cute guy? 

Platinum: That is (Y/N), Gravel. 

???: That's a nice name. 

(Y/N): Who the freak are you? 

Gravel: Name's Gravel, I'm from Kazimierz. I suppose you knew Platinum and Nearl very well. 

(Y/N): Right... 

Gravel: Hm? Is your face turning red? 

Platinum: His face is not turning red, Gravel. 

Gravel: Is that so? Maybe a kiss will-

(Y/N): Cut it out, Gravel. Are we ready or not? 

Gravel: You haven't introduced yourself to the others though.

The other operators were staring at me. 

Nearl: (Y/N), that's Steward, Ansel, Liskarm, Exusiai, Franka, Melantha, and Fang. 

Exusiai: Yo!

Liskarm: Hey (Y/N), nice to meet you. 

Fang: Greetings, (Y/N).

Steward and Ansel: Nice to meet you. 

Melantha and Franka said nothing to me at all. 

Gravel: Now that you know them, perhaps we should go. 

Platinum: We really should, those people aren't going to last long. 

Timeskip (At Chernoborg) 

We went to take the route Amiya and Dobberman suggested to extract the Students of Ursus out of the town hall. On our way there, Gravel was hugging my arm for some reason. 

(Y/N): Gravel, can you let go?

Gravel: Why would I? 

(Y/N): Just let go of me, please. 

Gravel: No.  

Nearl: Seriously, you're making him uncomfortable. 

Gravel: He likes it though, Nearl. 

I wasn't enjoying every second bit of it. Either Gravel likes me too much or she's trying to win me over by using her charm. 

Gravel: Come on (Y/N), do you like what I'm doing to you? 

I said nothing to her and looked at the map. 

Nearl: Gravel, we don't have time with your seductive charming abilities. We need to rescue the Students of Ursus from the Reunion and get them back to the HQ. 

Gravel: I know that... 

We stopped walking and I looked at the map one more time before I observed the abandoned building. 

(Y/N): Well, we're here. 

I slowly removed myself from Gravel's arms. 

(Y/N): This must be the place. 

Nearl: No doubt for sure. However, it seems like we're not the only ones here. 

Texas: It's filled with enemies... 

Nearl: We know that, Texas. 

Liskarm: By the way, how many people are we rescuing?  

Platinum: A couple of people. I say we split into two groups so that the Reunion won't be targeting the people we are rescuing.  Who's going with who? 

Texas: I, Lappland, Ansel and Exusiai are going with Liskarm and Franka. You get Melantha, Fang, Steward, and Gravel to assist you. 

Platinum: Sounds good. Just make sure you follow the suggested course Amiya told you about. 

Texas: Copy that. 

Platinum: Alright then. Nearl, (Y/N), Gravel, Fang, Steward, and Melantha, let's go. 

Timeskip again, but in Nearl's POV

After agreeing to split into two groups and taking the recommended route to get around the Reunion, finding the Students of Ursus was tough to deal with as we entered the building. Since there were instances where hidden enemies would attack us, it was a cakewalk for me to use my battle mace and shield. As we quickly search for the hostages and scan every room, I noticed that Gravel was starting to get more clingy and attached to (Y/N) after she met him the first time. Maybe it's her instincts that tell me she's into him or even worse, be his girlfriend. I cannot let that happen at all, and killing her is not the wisest choice to make. Until then, I found a locked door that I never saw after scanning through the halls. 

Nearl: (Y/N) and Platinum, I need you to come with me. 

(Y/N): What for? 

Nearl: There's something behind this door, but it's locked.

I tried to open the door using the handle, but it was useless. I looked at Platinum to see if she has anything on her. 

Nearl: Platinum, got a lock pick? 

Platinum checked her pockets if she had any in person. 

Platinum: I don't have anything like that. 

I noticed that Platinum was wearing one of her accessories from the other place on her left side. 

Nearl: Actually, mind if I borrow that for a little bit? 

Platinum: What are you talking about? 

I removed the flower hairpin off of Platinum's hair and used the end of it as a lock pick to open the door. 

Platinum: Nearl...?! What the hell?!

I handed the hairpin back to Platinum after I finished using it. 

Nearl: You brought that on purpose, didn't you?

Platinum: It's just a hair accessory and I felt like wearing it...

Nearl: At least it's useful. Hurry, the clock's ticking. 

Third Person POV

Entering the locked room was something different as you approached slowly to discover countless bodies being torn up into shreds. Rotting corpses were on top of each other and it was a trainwreck. 

(Y/N): This can't be good. 

Platinum turned a corpse around using her combat boots and saw that it was a body from the Reunion. 

Platinum: Looks like we're not the first ones here. 

She glossed the fact that there were open holes on the chest, which was gross to look at. 

(Y/N): So there was a reason this room was locked. 

Nearl: The students were nothing but sitting ducks, so they have to fight for their lives perhaps. Besides, anyone is dangerous living in Ursus territory. 

(Y/N): No kidding, should've brought the other group with us. 

Gravel: Wait, I see someone. 

Gravel pointed to a mysterious figure in front of you. It looked startled and starts to get scared. 

(Y/N): What's up with that person? 

 ???: Держись от нас подальше! (Stay away from us!)

You can't understand what it was saying. 

(Y/N): Does anyone know the Ursus language? I can't understand what it's saying. 

Platinum: None of us can, but do they can understand us though?

???: Yes, we can understand you.

Platinum: Good, now calm down, we're here to rescue you and take you to safety. 

???: Просто кто вы такие, люди? (Just who are you, people?)

(Y/N): We're from Rhodes Island, we got your distressed message to come and rescue you. 

???: Как раз вовремя, эти ублюдки появились слева и справа и не перестанут приходить. (About time, those bastards showed up left and right and won't stop coming.) 

(Y/N): I beg your pardon?

Nearl: She's talking about the Reunion. 

Platinum: And what are your names?

Lada: I'm Lada and this is Sonya. 

Sonya gave you a cold stare. 

Platinum: Guess we found half of them. Contact Texas if her squad got the other half. 

Nearl: I'm on it. 

Nearl contacted Texas with her earpiece. 

Nearl: Nearl reporting, we have half of the Students of Ursus with us, what's the situation over there?

Texas: Nothing going on so far, but we might as well hurry up. 

Nearl: Catastrophe occurring? 

Texas: No Miss Nearl, Reunion reinforcements are coming in. Exusiai ended up taking a few of them out. Christ, she just did it prematurely. 

Nearl: Have you got the other half?

Texas: Yes Miss Nearl. We have them with us and their names are Natalya and Anna. 

Nearl: Good. We'll meet you back at the HQ, also try not to bring any unnecessary attention to yourselves.

Texas: Roger, see you around. 

Platinum: Is there a mission adjustment, Nearl?

Nearl: No Platinum. That doesn't change anything for now.

Fang: Might as well leave right now, who knows we're going to get compromised. 

(Y/N): Fang's right, the Reunions have their eyes targetted on the Students and will open fire if they see them. 

Nearl: Alright then. (Y/N), keep an eye on those two. 

(Y/N): Why me specifically? You know I'm not supposed to make a harem!

Nearl: I know that but keep them occupied until head back to base. Trust me, I know what I'm doing. Also, make sure they won't eat you. 

(Y/N): Ok, fine... 

Steward: (Y/N), I'll take over if you need to. 

(Y/N): It's fine Steward, I can handle this. 

Steward: Let me know if you need to.

Timeskip in Gravel's POV 

There was something up with (Y/N) that I can't lay my finger on while we're on our way to get to the HQ. Unfortunately, Miss Nearl won't let me be close to him since she thinks that I would be (Y/N)'s boyfriend or something.  Not only that, I was clinging to him earlier which made him uncomfortable. It would be nice if I can get closer to him, but dealing with Nearl and Platinum's shenanigans and the no harem rule that I overheard from Dr. Kal'tsit would hinder that. I can't say for sure if he's portraying like a celebrity or maybe males can be horny and therefore incorporated the no harem policy rule. 

Gravel: Hey Nearl, what's up with you? 

Nearl: Nothing Gravel, I just don't want you to get close to him, that's all. 

Gravel: How come you and Platinum are hogging him? 

Nearl: We're not hogging him, Gravel. Besides, Amiya assigned him with us and we're aware of the no harem thing. We're keeping an eye on him while Amiya has other things to attend to. 

Gravel: I know, but he should have some time with the girls. 

Nearl: Even so, Dr. Kal'tsit and some other people don't like it though. 

Gravel: And why is that? 

Nearl: Dr. Kal'tsit will kill (Y/N) if she knows about it. 

(Y/N): That's what she told me from the start. She would slit my throat if I end up being with someone. I kept her promise to not let that happen. 

Platinum: She's a harem killer, and she doesn't care what reason it is. If you disagree with this arrangement, perhaps you should ask Dr. Kal'tsit about it. 

Gravel: I rather not, Platinum. 

It was sort of sad that (Y/N) has to deal with the setup when he first joined. There's nothing I can do about it though. 

Gravel: So, how far are we from the HQ? 

Platinum: We're almost there, everything is going directly as planned. 

(Y/N): No ambushes this time? 

Platinum: None so far, but don't let your guard down. By the way, how are the two students holding up? 

(Y/N): Doing fine, but one of them is about to eat me. 

Gravel: That's so cute, (Y/N). 

(Y/N): I'm not joking, she's drooling for a few minutes and kept staring at my arm. 

Platinum: We'll get there soon, hang in there. If your arm gets bitten off, it's your funeral.

I can overhear Nada making comments about eating (Y/N) as we continued to head towards the HQ. 

Nada: Mmmm, you look so tasty~  Can I have a bite, please?

Sonya: Нада, не надо. (Nada, don't.)

(Y/N): What's up with her?

Nada: I haven't eaten anything since you people got here... And I find your arm tasty. 

Steward: Once you're at the HQ, we'll get you recharged. 

She was hungry at that point because I would occasionally hear someone's stomach growling and rumbling. 

Gravel: We're almost there. Just a few more and we're there in no time. 

Timeskip again in (Y/N)'s POV

We finally reached the Rhodes Island HQ  safely after extracting the students of Ursus out of Chernobog. Texas and her other squad made it thereafter we arrived using the routes Amiya suggested we take. After seeing the Students of Ursus reunited as one and getting Nada away from my left arm, Amiya asked me to meet with her for urgent things. 

Amiya: Well I'm glad you made it back in one piece. 

(Y/N): One of the students was about to rip my left arm off and eat it. 

Amiya: At least you're fine and your arm's still intact. By the way, there's someone who wants to meet you. He just arrived here not too long ago. 

(Y/N): Who is it? 

Amiya: The Doctor. 

(Y/N) Just Doctor?  Doesn't he have a name besides that, like Gilbert?

Amiya: We just call him Doctor most of the time. He prefers to keep his name a secret. 

I did recall that Platinum and Nearl mentioned him being a complete asshole, but I wasn't sure if any of that wasn't true. 

Amiya: Speaking of the devil, he's here. 

I saw a figure who was dressed in robes and he didn't show his face because the hood is covering it. 

Doctor: So, this is the recruit Dr. Kalt'sit informed me about? 

Amiya: Yes, Doctor. He's a specialist with unknown powers we haven't seen before. 

Doctor: Sort of rare that we don't tend to get male operators with unique talents behind them. The last male operator we had was well... a disappointment. Mostly it's the females who have been catching my eye a lot. 

I'm starting to hate him for what he said. 

Doctor: Well, I saw your paperwork and I'm quite impressed for someone like you. 

I said nothing to him at all. 

Amiya: Is everything alright, (Y/N)? 

(Y/N): I'm fine Amiya... 

Amiya: Let me know if you need anything. 

Amiya walked away from me and the Doctor. 

Doctor: I know coming back a mission is very tiresome. Come (Y/N), I need to talk to you. 

I was escorted to the Doctor's office with ease. I looked back behind me to see if anyone was watching me, but no one was there. I decided to brush it off to meet with the Doctor or so as I thought...

???: (Y/N) will be mine eventually, I'm sure of it...

Doctor's Office 

As I entered the office, it looked sort of disturbing because of the various wallpapers he have put on his wall. I couldn't remember how my room looked like back then, but it was nothing quite like this. I took a seat to sit down and watched as the Doctor was getting himself ready. 

Doctor: How's your day working as an operator for Rhodes Island? 

I remained silent for the time being. 

Doctor: I get it, it's hard to answer that since it's your second day being here. It seems that you were hired recently by Dr. Kal'tsit. Well, I assume that Dr. Kalt'sit told you about not being with any female operators as lovers, correct?

I nod my head in agreement. 

Doctor: Honestly, she hates it. Ever since I joined Rhodes Island, she didn't seem to trust me at all because human males were known to be a cesspool of perverts. Honestly, we just like certain females and want to be together with them. However,  there are some males that we don't accept what we do and believe in and that they would consider traitors of the male society. Those weak males who are soft and not into females are those we don't like and we take them down to prove to them that only the strong survive, not them. 

He's suspicious based on what he said about weak males. 

Doctor: Sorry about that. I'm going, to be honest, I dislike you. I'm not saying that your combat skills are bad though, it's just that you happen to bring a lot of attention to yourself to the females. Now, I know that you're new here and it's mostly female operators here, I advise you to perhaps stay away from them for the time being. It's for your good to not cause any disruption in the community and we don't want that to happen. Otherwise, we might have to kill you for that.

What the hell is wrong with him? There were so many questions to ask about but I didn't want to add fuel to the fire. 

Doctor: Anyway, you are quite useful after reading your case file, but stay away from the operators I liked. As long you can do that, we're good to go. 

I got off my seat and just headed straight to the door. 

Timeskip again 

I headed to the investigation room to meet up with Platinum and Nearl who were doing investigation work on the other world. Nearl and Platinum saw me entering the room so they decided to take a break from their work and confronted me. 

Nearl: Ah, there you are. How's the Doctor? 

(Y/N) A complete asshole, just what Platinum said.  

Platinum: Anything else? 

(Y/N): He mentioned killing the weak males to show dominance over them, he hates me for drawing attention to myself to the females, all those crap. 

Platinum: Well, that sums it up. Let's kill him and put his head on a stake. 

I saw her unsheathing a pocket knife and was starting to go insane as she was about to start giggling. 

Nearl: Not so fast Platinum. 

Platinum lowered her pocket knife. 

Platinum: What do you mean? Our assumption's correct and we have the evidence to prove it, we might as well kill him for the time being. 

Nearl: Our assumption about him is indeed correct, but that doesn't mean we should kill him for that. We only got (Y/N)'s perspective on him, but what about the others? We might as well investigate more about him about his personal life and the females' perspective. 

(Y/N): You want to pry into his darkest secrets? 

Nearl:  If it means finding out the truth about him and his possible relation to the so-called "Phantom Legion" we might as well play dirty and pull a couple of strings. 

As much I hated him from the start, I wanted to know why he was like this. 

(Y/N): Fine by me, I hate him already for the shit he said to me. 

Nearl: Besides, we got some time to kill before the next mission. We'll start prying into the Doctor's secrets later after doing some recon at the other side. 

Platinum: The next mission won't arrive in a few days, might as well make use of it. By the way (Y/N), want some tea? 

(Y/N): Sure thing, I'm beaten. 

Nearl returned to her seat and Platinum went to get the teacup you used when you drank tea for the first time. 

Platinum: There are some files in that folder you can take a look at, so why not take a look at them. 

I went to grab a vanilla folder and sat down and shuffled through some papers to see if there was anything that stood out. There were files of the list of people that I don't recognize at all and they were females. I looked at the folder tab and it labeled "Sakura Empire" on it. From the looks of it, it must've been the place that Platinum was at before I arrived. 

(Y/N): Nearl, can I ask you something? How come you don't go to this "Sakura Empire" place? 

Nearl turned her seat around. 

Nearl: Oh that place? It's too dangerous for me to go there. Besides, the people over there think I'm a spy. Besides, I don't have access there anyways. 

(Y/N): Makes sense... Because I'm scrolling through these papers and I sort of don't know who they are. 

Nearl: You could say they're like friends or allies in that place. You might want to ask Platinum about it because I'm not an expert in that area. 

I waited patiently for Platinum to give me my cup of tea. 

Platinum: Did someone called me? 

(Y/N): Yeah I did. It's about these people from this folder you told me to look at. 

Platinum: Oh them, what about them?

(Y/N): You know these people? 

Platinum: Yes I know them. 

She placed my teacup on the table and away from the folder. 

Platinum: They're just allies on the other side, nothing special about them. I just have them for research purposes but didn't get to finish like half of it because of the current situation going on right now. Besides, Nearl contacted me after dealing with that Grey Ghost. 

Nearl: Yet you called me Tosa... Anyway, the real reason I contacted you is that I found something useful for our investigation. 

(Y/N): What is it? 

I stopped shuffling papers and looked at the monitor. It revealed a place that I have never seen before. 

Nearl: Phantom Legion HQ, located in the outskirts of the Azur Lane base.

Platinum: That's near the Sakura Empire, how did you know about this? 

Nearl: While you were busy dealing with your fight over at Midway, I received some info about this place anonymously. 

(Y/N): That's the main building?

Nearl: It is the main building, and it's heavily guarded and protected by those assholes. There have been different buildings that have been placed specifically to keep the main building concealed and hidden. 

Platinum: How do we get in?

Nearl: I'm trying to figure that out. All I know is that they have taken weak males to this place based on the files I've looked at recently. The location says Azur Lane which I did not know where though. 

(Y/N): I never knew they had a place like that.

Platinum: Those bastards are everywhere, there was even one nearby here. 

(Y/N): Nearby here? 

Nearl: Yeah, where Amiya founded you. 

(Y/N): I don't remember where though.  

Nearl: It's okay if you don't remember, we'll find it soon enough. 

I stared at my teacup for quite a while to understand myself. I begin to zone out a bit as if I was taking part in the rumored cult that Nearl and Platinum were investigating. This can't be right though. There is something wrong going on that I do not know of. 

Nearl: (Y/N), you alright?

She snapped me back to reality in a blink of an eye. 

(Y/N): Yeah, I'm fine. It's just these things are new to me.

Platinum: You'll get used to it. By the way, how's the tea?

(Y/N): It's alright. 

Platinum: Not really the finest, but it's at least tasty. If you want, I have a jar full of them if you want some. 

(Y/N): I don't need it, Platinum. 

Platinum: I see.  Also, I found this hanging outside the door. 

She handed me a folded piece of paper. 

(Y/N): What is this? 

Platinum: I don't know.  Whatever it is, I don't like the likes of it. 

Nearl: Maybe it's from the new lover he mentioned about. 

I opened the letter and it was unusual. It read the following. 

Hey (Y/N), I was wondering if you're free tomorrow. I want to know you more, but I haven't got the chance to because of the Reunion shenanigans going on. Also don't think this is a date or anything, I just want to hang out with you, that's all.  -Ch'en

Platinum: Who's Ch'en?

Nearl: She's one of Amiya's colleagues from Lungmen.  

(Y/N): What does she want from me?

Platinum: By the looks of it, she wants to go on a date with you.

I didn't like the likes of that to be honest. 

(Y/N): Me go on a date with her?! 

Nearl: How strange, she would never request anyone to go on a date with her. 

Platinum: I wouldn't go if I were you, you may get yourself killed.

(Y/N): I'm not going of course. What makes you think I would want to go with her?

Nearl: Even if you say no, she can find ways to make you go with her. You don't have a choice in that situation. 

(Y/N): How so? 

Nearl: How do I put this, you're not invisible for long. Ever since you've been drawing some attention to yourself, you're the priority target for any lovers. 

(Y/N): Simple, I can just fight back.

Nearl: Resisting from them is futile. They will get to you no matter what the reason it is. 

(Y/N): You saw my skills, Nearl. 

Nearl: True, but you're up against who had more combat experience than you. Just like a succubus, they will try to seduce you until you submit to them. In other words, you are nothing but prey to them. 

(Y/N): I'm still not going, Nearl. It's too dangerous for me. 

Nearl: Well, it's up to you. 

(Y/N): *sighs* This dating thing is driving me nuts, I'm going to catch a breath outside. 

Nearl: Ok, come back when you're done. 

I left the investigation room to catch a breath of air. 

Timeskip again...

There was no way I'm going to go on a date with Ch'en even though she said it wasn't one. As I kept walking through the halls, I tried my best to not bring attention to myself. However, I end up bumping into someone on accident. 

(Y/N): My bad for knocking into you...

I recognize the person I just bumped into based on the dragon horns and her dark blue hair, Ch'en. 

(Y/N): Ch'en?! 

Ch'en: My my, perfect timing, (Y/N).