Chapter 29

“MARRY ME.” “I refuse.”

Just what I needed, a hunk of metal that not only doesn’t listen to me, but thinks it’s in love with me too. I hope this body can drink alcohol, because I’m going to need a couple shots.

“TCH, MY AFFECTION RATING IS TOO LOW HUH?”

“Did you just click your tongue? How the heck did you pull that off?”

“IT CAME AS A SOUND BIT.”

“Huh.”

…

……

Okay somehow the situation got even more awkward than it already was. We are just staring at each other. I need to break this atmosphere.

“Soooo… can you put me down already?”

“ONLY IF YOU PROMISE NOT TO RUN AWAY.”

“Whether I like it or not, I’m stuck with you. So don’t worry about it.”

“I’LL BELIEVE IN YOU.”

Thundernation finally put me down and released me. At the same time more guards showed up and surrounded us.

The one in front called out to us, “You there, you’re under arrest for disturbing the peace and attempted assault.”

Before I could say anything, Thundernation slammed its fists together and stepped forward.

“JUST TRY IT LITTLE MAN. KNOW THAT YOU FACE, THE GREAT, THUNDERNATION! TREMBLE AND DESPAIR FOR I—” “We’ll come peacefully.” “—EH?”

Since I could see where that was going I had to interrupt. Thundernation is looking back over here, and even though its face can’t show emotions, I can imagine it would look really dumb right now.

“We aren’t going to fight them stupid. You have to respect the law.”

“EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THE POWER TO IGNORE IT?”

I thought I misheard, but it really did just say those dangerous criminal-like words.

“Especially then.”

“HOW CAN THIS BE… MY LOGIC DRIVE SAYS IT MAKES NO SENSE!”

“Then it needs to work a little harder.”

I have a hunch it’s broken though.

The guard once again asks us, “So are you willing to come quietly?”

“Yes. Are we going to prison?”

He shook his head, “No, the Lord of the city gave strict orders that you two be brought before him.”

[Bad Omen] has activated.

Shit… this situation looks dire.

“Now follow us. We’ll take you there.”

“CORE-CHAN, I’LL CARRY YOU.”

“I can walk.”

“BUT… FINE.”

The [Bad Omen] has passed.

…What?

It wasn’t for the Lord? Wait, what was Thundernation going to do to me?! I hate this skill!

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After walking for a bit, we arrived at the Lord’s Mansion, located in the center of the city. Let’s just say that my plebian vocabulary doesn’t contain the necessary words to describe its elegance.

Damn rich people…

We were led to an audience room and told to wait. Off to the side I saw the Saintess and the dwarf sitting in some chairs.

“Oi, if it ain’t the robo pair. Glad ya could make it.”

“Oh, Stone. Did you climb the stairs into adulthood?”

“No!” “UNFORTUNATELY NOT.”

“Is that so?”

“Actually why are you two here?”

The dwarf answered, “I sent a message ta head honcho and came ‘er wit da lady.”

“Head honcho… you mean the Lord is the one who built me and this walking disaster?”

“Yup. He was super excited when I told him.”

A pair of doors in the back of the room opened. The man who came through had brown colored skin and a pair of similar brown eyes. On his head was coarse black hair, but the most distinguishing feature was his long pointed ears.

The dwarf stood up and greeted him, “Head honcho! How’ve ya been?”

He replied, “Dwayne, it’s good to see you.”

I also tried to give out a greeting, but the only words that came out of my mouth were…

“It’s a black elf.”