You Will Only Be Mine-Chapter 360: Ai

"I am so tired," Iwaguchi said stretching his back. "Seriously why are most of the missions we are given involving flying out to a different country? At this point just station us to somewhere to high vampire activities and let us just carry out our missions from there. At least we don’t have to use the plane that often."

"Are you sure you are feeling better?" I asked and he turned his head to me with his eyes…watering a little.

"Natsumi-san…are worried about me?" he said with his voice almost breaking. There he goes again.

I hit the back of his head knocking some sense back to him. He always tends to get overly emotional sometimes. Good thing he doesn’t do this in front of the kids, very sure to save his own image but no one else knows this side of his better than me. A smack on the head is enough to bring him back to the real world.

"Seriously when will you stop doing it?" I said rubbing my temple. "You’re lucky that I put up with this and not just plunge my scythe through your heart."

"Killing me like a vampire? Come on that is too brutal Natsumi-san," he said. "Moreover the reason you are not doing that is because you know you enjoy being in the team with me."

Though enjoying is a stretch when needed, I would have no one else but Iwaguchi by my side. He is very reliable and his prowess in battle shows every single time. If not for him, I doubt I alone would be able to make our team the strongest.

"Yea, yea," I said and kept walking feeling a smile form on his face. Also having someone to rely on sometimes isn’t too bad. Though mostly it is him relying on me.

RING RING RING

My phone made a noise and I picked it up. It looked like it was a call from James. I wonder what he wants from me now.

"Not going to pick it up?" Iwaguchi asked.

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"Can you give me a minute to think first?" I complained and picked up the phone putting it to my ear. "Yes, James? What do you need me for this time?"

"Attend the meeting with me, you will be needed," he said and cut the call. Always straight to the point with me. I looked at Iwaguchi and he looked confused.

"Go on without me. I have some work to take care of," I said and he nodded his head. He knew better than to further question me and started making his way to the exit of the building.

I turned around and made my way to the elevator. As I walked and looked around, the way before me was just made by the people around me. It seems like having me around is still an issue for many people. I won’t really blame it though. That is just how things have been since that day. Merely having the thought of it started ruining my mood so I quickly shook away the thought and entered the elevator.

Pressing the button for James’s floor. A meeting at such a time? I think I have an idea of what it would be about. After the blunder that happened in the church with the death of two S-rank hunters, it was only natural something like this would happen. The information was not yet leaked to most people so only the people involved and the higher-ups know about this.

"Give me a break already, I just came back from a mission," I said as the elevator door opened before me to the designated floor. I got off and made my way to the conference room. It would have made a lot more commotion if the other members of the board had been here physically. I guess it is a call after all.

Standing before the door, it opened automatically and I stepped into the room. Before me at the end of the long table sat James rubbing his forehead. Desk jobs like this really don’t suit the poor guy.

"I heard you called for me," I spoke up attracting his attention.

He didn’t even bother looking and signaled me to sit down at the seat next to his. I did as he instructed and looked at him. He seemed very troubled by what happened and I can understand him a little. At least the part of justifying the actions that have to be taken, outside that dealing with the board members with diplomacy is something I can’t do too well. It is much easier for me to just threaten them to get what I want done.

We both just sat there not uttering a single word. This was no place or time for small talk nor were the both of us too good with it. I stared at the screen before me waiting for it to turn on to see the faces of those cowards.

"You know what I called for here right?" to my surprise, James spoke up.

"I do," I replied.

"In this meeting, please be the guardian of the kids instead of a vampire hunter," he said and my eyes widened.

I slammed the desk and stood up. There is no way those people would suggest something. No, if James is saying something like this there is a high possibility that is what they are going to suggest. "These posh cowards hiding behind their stacks of cash. Do they even understand what they are trying to suggest?"

"Try to stay calm Kawazuki," James said and I slammed the desk again.

"How do you expect me to stay calm when they are trying to suggest to hurt my family?!" I ended up shouting. He looked at me with an unwavering look on his face and I clicked my tongue and sat down.

"I know he is important to you; this is why I asked you to attend the conference with me," he said calmly and I clenched my fists.

"You know that knowing this just made them my biggest enemy," I said and he nodded his head.

"That is exactly why I asked you to act like a guardian more than a hunter. Make them your enemy if you have to but do not let them come to vote in the majority of his execution," he said and I looked back at him. I remember the look in his eyes. He is worried about them too.

I took a deep breath and calmed my temper but started tapping the floor with my foot. As much as I try to calm my anger I am still very annoyed now.

"So what? Am I allowed to threaten them too?" I asked he nodded again. He is serious about this proposal.

James always had a soft spot for kids even when he was a vampire hunter. It did get him into some trouble but he was lucky Amantha was with him during then but he still hasn’t changed that part of it yet. Something I am very thankful about right now.

"Do you have a plan in mind?" I asked and he shrugged his shoulders. "What, so you let me just open my mouth wildly?"

"If needed, yes," he said. "But otherwise, don’t speak up until I tell you to. And remember, do not interrupt anyone else speaking until that happens. You know how cruel these people are so you have to keep your calm. No outbursts like the one you just had. Am I clear?"

"Okay," I agreed with and clenched my fists tightly.

Though I don’t know much about them I have had some interactions with them given my position but I swear these people are the most insufferable haughty assholes I have ever dealt with. Merely the fact that they have a huge share in the organization and are all S-rank vampire hunters makes them feel like they can do literally anything. If I ever get the chance, I will not mind punching each one of them in the face and watching them wither in pain.

I took another deep breath to calm myself and looked straight at the screen. I will not let these people even touch Kazuki. I’ll make sure their dirty hands never fall on him. I know what these people are capable of first hand but things are way different now.

"James, if they rule in favor of harming Kazuki in any shape or form, I will leave the VEO right that moment," I said and a little smile formed on his face.

"That is exactly how I need you to be Kawazuki. You are our biggest and the best bet at making sure this goes our way," he said and I nodded. I don’t care who comes at me, nothing will be allowed to harm Kazuki.

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The beeping stopped and the screens before us lit up along with the cameras and I saw the faces of the other board members. The moment they looked at the screen, all of them frowned and I knew exactly why that was the case.

"James, this was supposed to be a confidential meeting. Why is she here?" said one of them and I opened my mouth to say something but instantly got kicked in the shin. I looked at James and he glared at me. Sigh, so it is his way after all.

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