False Villain : Anunnaki System vs Demon Contract
Chapter 51 - 048. Johan’s Plea.

Chapter 51: 048. Johan’s Plea.

"Huh?!"

The shouts of everyone who heard the prostrate man’s request.

Everyone except Aril who only narrowed his eyes and looked very skeptical.

"Woi, woi, seriously? We’re asking for help like this?" asked Farel who was standing to Johan’s right.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, what exactly are you doing?" asked Galih who had been standing some distance behind, now walking closer.

Zaskia and Ardi who did not understand what was happening could only follow with some doubts lingering in their minds. Zaskia and Ardi immediately sat down on their knees behind Johan while bowing their heads.

These four people were the ones who took part in the rescue mission this time. But if you look closely, it looks more like a plea mission.

"Woi Johan, stand up. You’re embarrassing us," said Galih who tried to touch Johan with his foot.

Galih’s foot was suddenly electrified with a low voltage electricity that managed to make the man kneel down after receiving an electric shock for a few moments.

Farel sighed and finally knelt down beside Johan. "Although I don’t like this method, but I hate being tortured to death more."

By now, Johan and his four subordinates seemed to be united in their plea.

There were various things that the four subordinates were thinking about, but all Johan was thinking about right now was Jessica’s safety. He didn’t care if he had to throw away his pride, he would do anything to save his niece.

Aril walked over to them and stopped right in front of Johan who was still prostrate.

"The person you mean by queen... Is the girl I saw on that day related to the queen you’re referring to?" Aril asked which made Johan and his subordinates startled instantly, especially Galih.

Galih who had many questions in his head especially when he saw Rama who kidnapped a girl he had never seen before. Add to that Johan’s strange behavior of wanting to trade anything to save the queen.

Galih could only stay still and watch intently because it was possible that the answers to all of them would be heard right now.

"Is that information important to discuss?" asked Johan who asked so seriously.

"Why are you asking such an absurd question? Are you asking me to save someone I don’t know? There are no characteristics or even who exactly that person is?" replied Aril swiftly.

"Alright, I-"

"But before that, stand up," said Aril who suddenly cut off Johan’s sentence quickly. "Stop kowtowing in front of me as if I’m a god or a revered figure, it disgusts me."

Johan listened to the instruction and stood up, as did the rest of his subordinates who also stood up.

The blond man explained everything and Aril watched intently.

Everything there was to know. Jessica’s identity, abilities, and what happened last night. Everything except a few small facts like Jessica’s hidden abilities and the fact that Jessica was her father’s guinea pig.

Explanations were given and everyone listened.

Other than Farel, who had known the queen’s true identity from the beginning, the majority of those listening could only stay silent in shock.

"So, the one who has been ruling us is just a child?" said a surprised Zaskia.

"Eh... Anu... Ah... I don’t really understand what’s going on, but it explains a lot, and I don’t think it’s a bad thing," said Ardi who gave his input although he was a bit unsure if giving his opinion at that moment was the right thing to do.

"A... A little girl? Plus she’s your own niece?" Reizel tried to digest the information he got.

"Amazing, she’s even younger than me but she’s so amazing," said Putri who was amazed at Jessica’s identity and abilities.

"So, what was your reason for hiding that info?" asked Galih.

Johan was silent for a few moments, a little hesitant to give an answer, but finally he decided to open his mouth.

Before Johan could answer, Galih answered his own question. "No need. I think I understand it already. He’s your niece. I guess that explains why you made your decision in a panic, unlike usual."

Farel looked at Galih when he heard that explanation and then turned his gaze towards Aril. "The problem is..."

Everyone was now staring at Aril who stood in front of Johan.

Aril sighed. "I understand what’s going on. Your situation is very serious and I feel sorry for you."

"Then -" Johan’s eyes lit up slightly as they were filled with hope.

"But unfortunately, it has nothing to do with us," Aril replied firmly to everyone’s surprise.

Johan walked up to Aril with a panicked face as if he had just witnessed the world crumble.

"Wait, what do you mean? When it comes to rewards, I’ll give you anything! Anything! You have to come help me! I’ll..." Johan paused for a moment to think about the sentence he was going to say.

Something that sounded so heavy and unreasonable that it made Johan break out in a cold sweat.

But was it worth it for Jessica?

Such a stupid question...

"I will be your loyal subordinate!" Johan shouted, making all eyes widen.

All of them...

Except Aril who was staring at Johan with a cold gaze.

"I refuse," said Aril which added one more shock to everyone watching.

"Huh? Why? Do you think I’m worthless?!" asked Johan who raised his tone of voice with emotion.

"No, you don’t understand. It’s not about rewards," said Aril, who answered calmly.

"I haven’t fully recovered yet, and judging by the condition, you don’t have time to wait," said Aril as he continued his sentence.

"If that’s all, I can help with -"

"You don’t understand, Johan. I don’t mean physically. I think you know what I mean."

Johan clenched his hands tightly and gritted his teeth. He rushed forward and grabbed Aril by the collar, making everyone alert and ready to fight.

Johan’s angry eyes looked into Aril’s eyes that looked so calm.

"I haven’t fully recovered yet and you’re asking me to fight an enemy that will probably leave me dying. Either way, your request is unreasonable," Aril said casually.

"A little girl’s life is at stake!" shouted Johan.

"Like I said, it’s tragic, but it’s not our problem," Aril replied, wearing out Johan’s patience.

Johan electrified his hand with high-voltage electricity and aimed his fist at Aril.

*BHAM!

A huge explosion occurred. Johan and Aril were thrown away from each other. Johan’s entire body was enveloped in static electricity and the Marchosias sigil was clearly visible on the back of Aril’s right hand.

Aril looked at Johan very sharply. "We can fight here with the same result as before and then you will have absolutely no chance to save your niece anyway."

The atmosphere became tense and everyone seemed ready to fight. If Johan and Aril decided to finish each other off, the place would become hell.

But Aril knew that Johan was not a fool because the blond man hesitated immediately after hearing the sentence that came out of Aril’s mouth.

*Plak!

Putri slapped Aril so hard and made everyone surprised.

"Why are you so mean?!" shouted Putri who looked so upset.

Aril was silent for a moment as his brain was still unable to process what had just happened.

He looked at Putri while holding his cheeks that were reddened from the hard slap.

"Did you hear what he said? He even begged," said Putri who raised her tone of voice.

"Huh? What are you talking about? This is no time to act rashly," replied Aril who also raised his tone of voice.

Both of her eyes watered and tears streamed down her cheeks. "Someone who would give anything for his family..."

Putri immediately recalled her mother’s smile.

"He even begged you to save his beloved niece," said Putri.

"I told you, they don’t-"

*Plak!

"Why can’t you feel his affection? How much he loves his niece..."

"That’s why, I told you -"

*Plak!

Putri’s tears flowed freely. "If you had been given the chance to save my mother, would you have ignored her too?"

Aril was silent and his face was downcast. Hearing that sentence, Aril’s heart felt slashed.

This wasn’t his business, it wasn’t even in his favor, but...

Putri wanted to slap Aril’s face once more, but Aril held back her hand.

"Alright, you win, I’ll help them," said Aril whose face was still downcast from remembering Salma’s death.

Putri slowly smiled when she heard Aril’s statement. She wiped her eyes that had been wet from tears and now smiled widely.

Aril, whose cheeks were swollen from the hard slap, now looked at Johan. "Alright, I have no choice. I’ll help you guys."

"No, first, do something about your swollen cheek," said Johan who was a little worried about Aril’s cheek.