"So..." Screw flailed the shattered teacup, checking to see whether there was still a love of my life within. And when he couldn't see a single drop, although there's nothing in the first place, he dropped the teacup and glanced at the two ladies in front of him after checking it for any remaining liquid.
"What's next?" he asked. [Are you questioning me or them?] The system, too, has no idea what's going on.
"Mr. Screw, are five royalties not enough?" May inquires softly. "How about we make it ten royalties, and you can add something if it works for you?" Screw taps his left-pointing finger three times on the table, and the two women swallow as they wait for his response.
"What's the catch?" Screw asked again, randomly.
Joy clutched her massive shield and sword as she realized something was awry. After that inquiry, his aura instantly altered, and Joy felt a huge weight suddenly crush her.
May didn't squint after that question either; she attempted to seem more valiant in front of Screw; even her garments were soiled from the last combat. "Mr. Screw, we are looking for something."
[This is it,] the system says. Screw realized he didn't comprehend much after looking at the prompt screen.
[Why not just ask what they're searching for?]
[The system is looked at you with a headache]
"You don't have a head!" Screw insulted the system, but May misinterpreted what Screw said, and her throat went astray.
'How did he know?' May became upset and perplexed as to how a random individual knew her secret. She glanced at Screw, terrified.
Joy became aware of May's body getting uncomfortable and restless. 'Is this person after our head?' Joy heightened her attentiveness to the highest level. If something goes wrong, 'I'm prepared to fight.'
May tightened her palms on her chest to calm herself. She kneels and bows down after a few inhales and exhales. "Mr. Screw, please give me a second." Both Joy and the system were taken aback.
What about the person in question?
He wants to sleep.
"What are you doing?" Joy said as she stepped over to help May stand. "Shut up; don't intervene," she said, her head bowed.
[Interesting.]
[The system was perplexed]
[Don't go to sleep]
[The system would want to smack you]
[Honestly.]
With his drowsy eyelids, the main protagonist noticed the system prompt "What's the point?" Screw wondered as he read the system prompt. May and Joy were taken aback by his reply. True, but what's the point of bowing to this unknown man?
"Mr. Screw, please lend us a hand; no, we know you can help us." May looks Screw in the eyes, conveying to him her actual intent through eye contact.
[Fascinating.]
[The system was content]
'What exactly is this chick on about?' Joy arched her brows. As she interprets it, the priest is seeking guidance or assistance from the guy.
Screw waved his right hand because there was a small insect buzzing on his mask. The atmosphere instantly changed, and all of the pressure they felt in all directions came to an abrupt end. May and Joy cautiously scan their surroundings.
Screw's bodyguards are two huge baboons who walk side by side. The two women believed he was their ruler, and even the baboons believed Screw was their ruler. However, the individual is completely ignorant.
[Inquire about the help they require.]
[The system was overjoyed]
Screw carried out the system's order.
"Want to find someone?" Screw looked around; there were several dead bodies. This has no influence on his mood, yet he is now hungry.
'Someone?'
"No, Mr. Screw, we're looking for something," May said. "A plant with a fruit."
Screw, perplexed, just nodded and said, "Like a fruit nut?" May's body was ecstatic. 'BINGO!' She whispered it to herself. This will be beneficial for her, and she believes she is on the right road. "Mr. Screw is quite knowledgeable about the plant."
"It's a big plant with fruit that looks like nuts; we're looking at and investigating that plant as an order," she explained. "We really need to find this rare plant; please assist us, and we promise not to say anything else about your activities here in this forest."
She purses her lips. "There's a generous offer after that."
Screw now understands what they truly desire. They are interested in his student. Gura is mentioned even in the description of the odd plant. Unfortunately, they are looking at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong person.
He must accomplish one thing right now. Screw glances at May, who is still on her knees with her head down, and Joy, who is ready to battle anytime.
"Why do you murder your comrades?" When Screw asks them, Joy blinks; she isn't sure what to say, but May cheerfully responds, "Actually, they're not our comrades; we merely followed them on this operation."
"Did they realize they were being used?"
"No," she said, "they're not supposed to know."
"Is that why you guys finished them?"
"It is required; you do not need to be concerned."
Screw sighed and lifted his other hand, touching his mask while staring at them. Joy sensed a powerful, deadly vibe everywhere.
She unconsciously moved her head and looked around. Fortunately, she is quick, and she successfully guarded her abdomen from the surprise onslaught.
Joy soared out into the horizon. "Who!?" She whirled around and utilized her huge shield as a body slide and cushion. She quickly recovered after landing safely and raised her shield in a defensive stance. When she looked towards her attacker, she noticed the second Crazy Baboon tightening his fist. "So, this is your decision, er, Mr. Screw?" Joy braced herself for another struggle.
May couldn't respond since the scenario happened so quickly, and her knees are still stuck to the ground. She has no idea why Mr. Screw began assaulting Joy, but she knows she's next. She frantically rises up, grabs her staff and knife, and aims them towards Screw.
"Why?!" she inquired as her muscles felt the terrifying gaze from him. When Screw glances at her, his lenses transform into a roaring inferno that wants to burn her and ruin everything.
May couldn't believe it. She knew she wasn't going to make it.
She immediately launched an enchantment spell to guard herself, but there was a hand penetrating her back. The earliest Berserker baboon.
The baboons grinned as they stared at May. Screw lifted his hand again and gave the baboons a hand gesture, and the baboons followed and took May's weapons, then seized both her arms so she couldn't flee.
[She's bleeding]
[Start interrogating her before she passes out.]
"Where are you from?" He asked.
"Hahaha—why would I tell you?"
"No need to tell me," he said.
"Then why did you ask? Are you stupid?"
[Oh no, burn]
[The system displays the fire emoji]
"You can do that? So cool~"
"When?!! How?!!"
May raised her right brow; she couldn't figure out what Screw was thinking, despite his odd behavior.
Screw felt he got a little sidetracked from the current topic. He coughed. "I knew you were working underneath the church," he admitted.
[Isn't it obvious?] The system responded.
"It isn't obvious?" May continues, "A priest and a female knight? Working together? That's fucking obvious, isn't it?" May curses, knowing this is her final words. However, this type of heavenly deed is not to be trifled with.
Screw responded by putting his finger beneath his lower mask and motioning for her to cease speaking. Her neck snapped as a result.
[…]
"…"
The crazed baboon snapped her neck. To be honest, what a stupid monkey.