Gabriel darkly tells him that there’s no need for him to go
personally. Win nervously exclaim in surprise and asks when did he.. Nora looks
at Gabriel and recognizes him as someone with Win before. Gabriel introduces himself
as Gabriel Haseney to Nora. Albrecht tells Nora that Gabriel is one of the
seven cardinals and at the same time, is in charge of assisting with the pope’s
work so one could say that he is the ‘Church’s no. 2. Nora wonders if the
person who is only second to the pope in regards to authority in the ‘Church’
is this cultured and refined young person. Gabriel glances at the side and asks
where Win is going. Win is trying to sneak away. He nervously says that he
suddenly thought of some private matter that he has to attend to. Gabriel
darkly tells him to do that for last because the documents that he has to deal
with for today got piled up like a mountain. He tells Win not to worry about
things here and concentrate on finishing his work. Win is surprised when a
couple of priests suddenly grab him and drag him away. Win can only shouts,
no..at smiling Gabriel. Albrecht tells Nora that if that guy gets angry, it is
quite scary so better pay attention to that. Nora gloomily thinks that didn’t
Win say that he is the highest authority in the ‘Church’. In the new house,
Nora is surprised over how beautifully furnished it is inside. Gabriel tells
her for a house to be built quite near needs Win’s permission and if they need
anything else, just inform him about it and he’ll handle it. Just when he is
telling them that they can use the things inside the house, Nora interrupts if
this house is really for ‘residing’ so why is it so luxurious. Gabriel says
that he doesn’t know for it is all in accordance to Win’s directions. Nora
angrily imagines Win’s playful expression. Nora tells Gabriel that there is no
need to specially build a house for they can just stay at an empty room in the
Vatican. Glancing at Albrecht who is by the window, Gabriel says that there are
a lot of inadequacies to letting Albrecht stay in the Vatican. Nora is puzzled.
She asks him how come Albrecht can easily go in the Vatican for devils ought
not to be able to do that because of some sort of barrier. “Is this because of
the signing of the contract with the ‘Church’?” Gabriel says that it is true,
if there is a contract signed, one ought to be able to feely go in the Vatican
even if the other party of the contract is a devil. “But that is also because
of a set condition allowed by the contract. Like, after entering the Vatican,
one’s magic powers will be sealed. But Albrecht wasn’t given any form of
condition. *Nora is surprised by this* And, the reason that there is no
condition is simply because of the ‘power’ he possess which far exceeds the
barrier made on the Vatican. ..I’m afraid that for him, whether there is a
contract signed or not, it has no influence on him at all. From what I know, in
this piece of land, there is no god or devil ‘power’ that can be superior to
his. *Albrecht glances back at them * (Unrivalled against anyone, an
overwhelming existence, an unmatched special devil-) ..So, Albrecht can easily go in the Vatican. (And, if I were to
compare this young girl who possesses rarely seen eyes, in the end, who is the
rarest existence between these two--..)”
Gabriel tells Nora that there is
another thing, because the Vatican doesn’t allow outsiders who doesn’t belong
to the clergy, she must change her clothes to a nun’s when she goes out.
Gabriel apologizes for the trouble but she can wear what she wants inside the
house. “Besides, His Eminence has prepared some clothes for you. You can check
it out a little while.” Looking at the nun uniform, Nora let out a sigh.
Albrecht asks her what the matter is, doesn’t she want to wear the nun uniform.
Nora says no, it is fine for her to wear any kind of clothes but only, is it
compulsory for them to stay here. The two men look at her in surprise. Albrecht
pats her shoulder and says that the other party is Win so better give it up.
Gabriel also pats her other shoulder saying good luck to her. Nora is quite
shock-gloomy over that since she was just comforted by a devil. That night, Nora
is thinking while sitting on the bed. Albrecht, who had just taken a bath, asks
her what’s up since she isn’t asleep yet. Nora says that she is a little bothered
about something. Then, she exclaims that his hair is dripping wet and he ought
to properly dry it by himself. Albrecht asks what about it for devils doesn’t
catch colds. Nora angrily says that she’ll feel cold looking at it. While
Albrecht is sitting on the bed, Nora towels his hair dry. She cannot just let
it be and this guy is quite troublesome. She thinks that this devil’s face is
so beautiful that if someone looks at it, it makes one feel unwell. She is
startled when he asks her what is bothering her. Nora says it is about the
reason why they have to live there. Even if Win told them of the reason but
there is something fishy about it so there ought to be some other reason for
it. Albrecht smiles and mutters about some other reason. Nora asks if he knows
something. He tells her who knows. Nora grabs his robe and angrily tells him to
spit it out. Albrecht says that he didn’t say he knows. Nora is really
infuriated and shouts forget it, she isn’t interested. Albrecht holds her to
him and tells her not to be angry, for she’ll know the reason soon so there’s
no need to worry. For him to say that, Nora thinks that there is indeed some
other reason. Then, she realizes something. Albrecht is making her lie down on
the bed. She shouts for him to stop, what he is doing. Albrecht says that when
it is time to sleep, does the pet know what to do for the owner. Blushing Nora
asks what it is. He tells her, ‘accompany to sleep’ so good night. Nora angrily
protests and for him not to get on the bed. Soon, while sitting on the bed,
Albrecht asks someone if he slipped away again. Win asks if he knew that he’ll
be coming. Albrecht says that he has a hunch about it. Win goes nearer to them and
sees Nora sleeping on Albrecht lap. Win laments that he was going to surprise
them. Albrecht says too bad, Nora has just fallen asleep = after resisting too
much, she got tired and fell asleep.
Win is surprised when Albrecht
tells him that Nora is already questioning the reason that she has to stay
here. Win says that compared to what he thought, Nora is quite sharp though he
doesn’t exactly think that she is slow-witted but then, she hasn’t found out
about it? Albrecht says that right now, she still hasn’t. Albrecht says that since
the time he left, there are many people on the streets now. Win agrees and they
are working hard to handling things but there are still too many so sorry, but
can he lend Nora for them to use? Albrecht smiles. While stroking Nora’s hair, he
tells Win that he should have say it straightforwardly at first and Nora would
be more than happy to help because she is easy to talk to. Win says that he
also knows that but just revealing everything isn’t his style. Albrecht says
that he is really naturally eccentric. Win tells him that he has no right to
say that for Albrecht is ‘deliberately mystifying’[/make things unnecessarily complicated].
Albrecht chuckles and says that for Win to specially build a mansion is to
lessen his guilt regarding using Nora. Win denies it by saying that it isn’t so,
and this is a reasonable reward so don’t say ‘lessen guilt’ for that is too
boring, and he even paid in advance. Albrecht smiles and says that anything is
fine with him. While he pats slightly moving Nora, Albrecht comments that
anyway, things will immediately be resolved. Looking out the window, Win says
that is right, it will be finished by tomorrow. The next day, Leo is walking at
the hallway and the people are mesmerized by his good looks. He thinks that
since yesterday, the air inside the Vatican is strange. Obviously, the air
outside the Vatican is quite thick but inside the Vatican, the aura is still
quite normal and peaceful so what’s going on. Just when he is wondering if it
has something to do with Win, he is surprised to see a red haired nun by the
courtyard. He accidentally hits his head on the side of the door before calling
out to Nora. Nora is surprised to see him. Leo asks her why she is in the
Vatican and this clothes.. Just when Nora is about to reply, she asks him what’s
that red thing on his forehead. This made Leo blush and tell her that it is
nothing at all and why is she.. Nora says to simply explain it, Win called her
to stay at the Vatican. Surprised Leo asks, ‘stay’ and is this Win, His
Eminence, she knows His Eminence. Nora asks if he likes to say ‘His Eminence’.
He says no, he voluntary does it. She says that he can say that she knows him
and she was also told that she must wear this while inside the Vatican. She
says that it doesn’t suit her for she isn’t really a nun. Leo says not at all,
it really suits her and very cu.. [<- going to say ‘cute’] Nora is puzzled over
what he tried to say but Leo already caught himself and tells Nora not to mind
that. Embarrassed Leo thinks that was dangerous for he almost said some
inappropriate words. After coughing and calming down, Leo says that he
understands the situation but how come she is all alone here.
Looking around, Leo asks isn’t she
together with that abnormal devil who makes people feel unpleasant. Nora thinks
that he really hates Albrecht but then, she already knew that before. Nora says
that she didn’t know where he went since early this morning and she felt that
there is something strange in the air. Leo exclaims if she also noticed it.
Nora says yes, and if it is Albrecht, he ought to know the reason. Albrecht
suddenly appears behind her and asks if she called him. Nora is surprised.
Albrecht says that Leo and Nora is a bit of an unexpected combination. Nora
angrily shouts where he ran off, too. To their surprise, Albrecht hugs Nora and
asks if she is lonely, he really doesn’t know what to do with her. Nora shouts
what he is talking about and she didn’t mean that. Albrecht says that she
really won’t be honest [with him]. Leo angrily calls out to Albrecht to quit
fooling around and quickly explain what he is up to. Taking off his glasses,
Albrecht says that he didn’t do anything for it is Nora who is doing something.
The two are surprised. Albrecht points to the sky for them to look. They see a
dark mass up the sky. Someone asks what that is. Albrecht tells them that it is
all sorts of negative emotion mixed demons that naturally gather up in places
where there are a lot of people. If they leave it by itself, it will have a
negative effect on humans’ spirit and body. Leo asks how can that be, for
indeed those demons increased in the streets but for them to suddenly gather up
together in a huge mass in the same place. Albrecht says that they were enticed
by the fragrance of their food, and that food is Nora. Nora is surprised by
this. Just when Leo asks what, Albrecht holds on to Nora and tells Leo to move
away for he might get hurt. “Okay, it’s cleaning time.” Leo is surprised when
Albrecht created a barrier where he and Nora stand. Someone says that it seems
that it has started. Leo turns around to see Win and Gabriel. Gabriel tells Leo
to calm down for Win knows about this. Looking up, Win says that a lot has
gathered and no wonder, it is Nora [who is capable of this]. Leo asks Win who
is Nora. Win tells him that Nora is a person who possesses ‘emerald eyes’. An‘Emerald
Eyes’ has bottomless ‘power’ and at the same time, easily enticed
devils[/demons] to gather and like butterflies, wanting to suck the flower’s nectar.
When Win mentions that the mixed demons from the streets have all gathered
here, Leo realizes something. He asks if Win used Nora as bait. Win says that
is quite blunt but then, it is true, for the people in the streets as well as
the mixed demons dramatically increased at the same time so it is quite
troublesome so for today, he plans to make it nice and clean in one swoop. Leo
protests that for him to use an ordinary person as bait. Win says that anyway,
sooner or later, it will end up like this.. He thinks that before for the time
being, he didn’t discuss this with her since she is not conscious of it. But
now, learning to use that given degree of ‘power’, her whole body is filled
with that sweet scent and no matter how hard the barrier is, it also cannot
conceal her scent.
Leo continues to protest so Win
comments that he really likes to worry or maybe he worries too much because the
other party is Nora. This made Leo blush and exclaims what. While Leo tries to
deny it, Win laughs and says that he is just joking. “—it is alright. For isn’t
THAT Albrecht by her side?” Then, it seems that Albrecht made the barrier
disappear and calls out to the mixed demons that there is nothing that hinders
them anymore and what they want is here. “Quickly come.” Just as the mixed
demons charges towards the two, Albrecht immediately zaps them into nothing. While
Leo looks surprised and Gabriel is smiling, Win is really happy for it is really
got cleaned in one swoop. Albrecht tells Nora that because it is thoroughly resolved,
so it is a bit not enjoyable. Later on, in disbelief, Nora asks if he[/they] is
saying that he[/they] made her become bait and using a ‘one swoop’ way to
handle that mixed demon. Albrecht says yes, that’s right. Gabriel apologizes
for Win won’t let him tell her. Win laughs and says that’s how it is☆ Nora angrily grabs
Win’s collar and shouts why didn’t he tell her the important part that it made
her troubled about it. While Leo tries to calm Nora down, Win timidly apologizes
to her. Nora wonders what this is, for him to say about protecting her and she
has to ‘stay’ in that mansion, she felt that there’s something questionable
about it. Nora asks could it be that he wanted her to stay at the Vatican afterwards
to become bait. Sheepishly smiling, Win denies it and says that main goal is to
protect her. Nora doesn’t believe him for the main goal is to use her as bait. Albrecht
tries to tell Win that he has already been found out. Nora feels dizzy. She is surprised
when Albrecht says, ‘blood’. Albrecht bites his finger. Nora tells him to wait,
is he planning on doing it here. Albrecht brightly smiles and says, of course.
Aghast Nora tries to tell him to stop but Albrecht is already kissing her which
surprises the other three. Albrecht asks if it is delicious. Win happily says
that Albrecht is really good. Gabriel tells Win not to stare like that. Shaking
in anger, Nora shouts that he’s a devil. Win laughs and says that Albrecht is indeed
a devil. Gabriel tries to tell Win that isn’t what Nora meant..and it seems
that Leo turned into stone. And like this, is the opening prologue of Nora’s ‘up
and down’ new life—
Comment: I’m amused that Win turns
out to be quite good looking in colored. ^^; One won’t suspect how eccentric he
is just by that picture. =P It seems that Win is quite a handful and he seems
to be the typical ‘easy-going’ boss who needs to have a ‘slave driver’
assistant to make him work. Just like Albrecht, Win seem to like to have fun
even if both of them are ‘at the top of their own respective world’. I suspect
that they are bored or something and want to make things ‘interesting’ much to
the irritation of the others. From their interaction, it seems that Albrecht
and Win really have a strong bond as if they knew each other for a very long
time. From what Gabriel mentioned, I’m starting to wonder if they actually had
a contract or that is just some sort of ‘alibi’ so that the others won’t
protest much about having a devil freely associating with Win and going in and
out of the Vatican. Hehe, the way Albrecht treats Nora does seem to blur between
‘lover’ and ‘pet’. Well, the others think of the former while the two think of
the latter. ^^; It seems that Albrecht and Nora is quite a powerful pair. It is
very advantageous for Albrecht to have her around since she attracts devils
which both of them can defeat..and well, for Albrecht to eat. Actually, they
are quite helpful for Win and he probably thinks that it will make his work
easier =P Since there is a mention of prologue, I guess we’ll get into the ‘main
part’ of the story soon. Scans by Classbianca.
Quote of the day:
The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good. ~ Baltasar
Gracian, The Art of Worldly Wisdom, 1647