Naomi’s POV

“For the price, we Akasa Inc. will provide 10 weapons of your request each month for the protection’s fee.” I tell him a price lower than what my Mom told me.

I want to take some of the weapons for myself if I can lower the price from my Mom’s estimation. That’s why I must do my best in this negotiation.

This will be my test too if I’m suitable to be a boss of an organization.

“10 weapons is it? What kind of weapon is included in that 10? Is it firearms or cold weapons?” He seems to be interested in my offer, I can’t get stingy right now to make this negotiation in my favor.

“That, Mr. Makuma. Depends on who was supposed to guard me. If the guard was S-Ranked Esper, then I will let you choose what kind of weapons you want each month. Of course, you can’t change what you want for the next month.” I smiled at him and he frowned.

The reason why I won’t let him change the weapon choice after he chooses it was to fool a report.

I want to supply a type of firearms to the base, if by any chance the Esper Association’s choice of the weapon was changed, I need to change my supply too to avoid suspicion.

“Can you tell me the reason we can’t change our demand for next month's weapon?” Of course, he will ask that. But I already prepare my answer to that question.

“Our production in Japan was centered by order from our Founder Akasa Tetsuma and Co-Founder Akasa Mizuki. We can’t change our production each month just to keep with the demands from Esper Association.

We have a planned quota each month, if we change the amounts for each month, we need to change our supply in order to fill the lack of materials. That’s the reason why we can’t make a change for each month.” I answered him still with a smile on my face.

My Mom had taught me how to negotiate, she said if we show our weakness during the negotiation then our lose are certain. That’s why I keep smiling in the course of the negotiation.

“I see, indeed. Your branch just opened up in Japan so you can’t make a flexible change in supply. Then, make it 15 weapons each month.” He said and opened up his palm to show his 5 fingers.

“As you said before, our branch just opened in Japan. So we still have a lack of materials from our supplier. I can offer 12, I need to take 2 of them from our storage directly because we lack the materials.” I show my palm with my index and middle finger out. Gesturing at him I can only give him 2 extra for this.

“S-Ranked Esper is rare, in this branch we only had 4 S-Ranked Esper. So, how about 13? If you agree then let’s complete the documents right now.” He extended his hand offering a handshake.

’13 huh? I did this better than I thought. My Mom gives me 20 weapons, so that means I can supply the base with 7 weapons each month. I just need a reason as to where did the rest of the weapon go. It’s that idiot turn.’ I thought as I took his hand for a handshake.

“It’s nice to have business with you.” I smiled as I shake his hand.

“Me too, it’s nice to have a business with you.” He said as he smiled. “Please wait here, I will prepare the necessary documents.” He said and he exited the room.

After waiting for a while, he came back with Hotaru while holding a stack of documents. Wait, Hotaru?

“It seems she volunteered to be your guard when I told the PD about it earlier. And you already know each other right? Isn’t it perfect?” He said as put the documents down on the table.

“Yahoo Naomi~ I will be your guard from now on. I hope we can get along!” Hotaru was shouting and waved her hand energetically.

“Me too, I hope we get along, Miss Nobi.” I answered Hotaru with a smile.

‘This bastard, did he assign Hotaru to me intentionally? Hotaru has teleportation ability so while she is perfect as a guard, she is perfect for spying too.’

“Well then Miss Akasa, here is the document that needs your signature. Please read it and you can give it a sign if there is no problem.” He hands me the documents and I read them.

The important part of the documents was the same as we previously discussed, that’s why I sign the documents immediately.

I handed back the documents to Genkei and he nodded. He extended his hand again and we handshake for the last time.

“Thank you, I will send the weapon requirements as soon as possible.” He said.

“No problem, I’m glad to work with you.” I answered him.

“PD Nobi Hotaru! From now on your job was to guard Miss Akasa Naomi during her official hours. You are freed from your daily patrol and report to the base once a week. Is that understood?” Genkei gave an order to Hotaru which she responded with a salute and a yell.

“Yes Sir!!”

“Good, you will start tomorrow. You may leave now.” He nodded, seemingly satisfied with Hotaru’s response.

After getting an order, Hotaru leaves the room while partially skipping.

‘Why is she that happy to be able to guard me?’

“Then Mr. Makuma, I won’t take your time anymore. I will take my leave now.” I said to Genkei and he reaches the door handle to open it for me.

“Sure Miss Akasa. Have a nice day.”

“Have a nice day.”

I exit the Esper Association’s branch and look up at the sky.

I don’t realize how long I was in the room, but the sky is still blue. I decided to visit the base to look at the situation, I said I won’t go to the base again but I’m worried about them right now.

‘I need to contact Hyun-Woo to order him to make a deal with Akasa Inc. too.’

After I decide on my course of action, I went home and wear my mask without changing my clothes.

‘Base is it. Let’s go.’