Deranged Writer's Afterword

Chapter 117 After The Skip (2)

" So.....this is a little awkward huh ?", I asked still drenched in water.

Eustace had made himself comfortable on a chair while Katherine stood behind him avoiding my gaze.....geez I told her it's fine if she wants to tell Eustace the truth....

Why does she look so guilty ?

It's not like I can kill Eustace, if I do I'll probably be know for killing my friend's grandparents.....and that's not a name I want for myself.

I've been expecting this talk with Eustace for some time now.

During these past five months, I've thought long and hard on how to deal with this selfish geezer and there's only a single way....well aside from killing him but that's beside the point isn't it ?

I'm going to try to be completely honest, if all ends well.....I would have a very important and powerful ally, but the most basic characteristic trait of Eustace was [selfish], he was not the hero that fought in the front lines....he was the person who always profited from the conflict...because of this it might be hard to completely take advantage of his power and influence.

Before sitting down, I wait for Eric to come out of the bathroom and when he does I rush inside quickly with my clothes without giving any further explanation.

" Oh....hi."

I heard Eric speak as I was going inside the bathroom, a smile naturally spreads over my face thinking about the awkward atmosphere in the room.

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In about five minutes time, I was facing Eustace....fully clothed this time.

I sat in a chair that was kept opposite to him, Eric stood behind me...I don't really know why though ?

" I'm sure that you have a lot of questions....I know it's hard to take it all in but I'm sure so-"

I stop speaking as Eustace raised three of his fingers, a frown plastered over his face.

" I only have three questions to ask you.", his voice was cold....looks like he's not putting up the façade of a loving grandpa anymore.

I nod my head, not flustered by his abrupt shift in tone...after all I created him in a sense...so I had expected this.

" Sure....ask away.", I say, smiling kindly.

I smile at Katherine, who had no trouble looking at me now....it must be because I was barely clothed then....she's childish when it comes to the weirdest things isn't she ?

" Do you have any proof ?"

Hmmmmmm...I guess that's his first question.

Eustace didn't have to specify what exactly, this 'proof' was so it could be anything at all. I don't think for that long as I already knew how to answer this question.

" No."

" What ?!", Eustace says, surprised.

I had no proof of my words....but someone else does-

" I may not have proof....but I'm sure you do...."

" What do you mean ?...", Eustace asked acting confused.

Eustace was a careful person by nature, there's no way he just came to this meeting without even looking into my 'truth' and I'm sure that he found concrete proof of the angels being a bunch of dickheads.

Of course, a question arises along with this thought, why hadn't anyone else found the truth if it was this simple ?

There was primarily two reasons for this, the first being that the Colleen family had a vast amount of resources and talent with them so it's easy to find information. The second and most important reason was that nobody really investigates the angels all too much....why cast doubt upon thy saviors right ?

Even if someone did try to find dirt on the angels...it would be extremely hard, the only reason Eustace was successful was because of the first reason...probably.

" I'm sure that you were careful, but please extremely careful when you investigate them.....if they find us, you'll be endangering us all.", I say to a flabbergasted Eustace.

" How did you know ?", he asked hiding his surprise.

" I guessed.", I couldn't help but smirk seeing him frustrated.

Calming myself down, I put on a serious face before asking him,

" Before you ask the next question....let me be frank....we're in dire need of help, you could help us a lot but right now whatever you decide on...I need you to not make any drastic changes or decisions.....the angels might get suspicious if you do something out of the norm...like you usually do."

Eustace thinks for a moment before slowly nodding his head,

" That's reasonable."

I'm surprised that it was that easy.....maybe Katherine talked me up or something ?

I wait as Eustace thought before asking his second question,

" How do you plan on dealing with the angel here...at Unity ?", he asked seriously.

" There is no need to 'deal' with her....she isn't a threat."

" Why is that ?...",he asked inching closer to me.

" She's been brainwashed by me...it's a very strong skill so you don't have to worry about her escaping it."

I knew that he was going to ask me that question and this was an answer that I had prepared beforehand. I'm going to deal with Dina soon...so I can't have him interfere now.

" I see...", he says deep in thought.

As I waited for his final question, I manage to take a look at Katherine who looked at the both of us nervously....seeing that I was looking at her, Katherine's face stiffens up.....oh no...that won't do at all.

I wink at her and as expected she becomes flustered and avoids my gaze,

" Tell me.....who are you ?"

Hearing his question, I couldn't help but be confused.

" Excuse me ?"

" What ?.....you expect me to believe that an orphan from the middle of nowhere managed to somehow do all that you've done....and that too all alone ?"

Seeing that I remained silent, Eustace asks me once again,

" So tell me...what exactly are you, Adam Creed ?"

I stand up slowly and look down at Eustace,

Since I decided on being truthful.....that's exactly what I'm going to do.

? " I am.....--"

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