Divine Luck: SSS-Rank Battle Maid Harem

The remaining twenty-three youths looked at the pierced guy's back until he turned around a corner in awkward silence.

"That's…His name is Black. He is the son of Heavybeard." The young man with a bigger body and belly than most other youths broke the silence with a helpful introduction.

His words instantly changed the expressions on the others' faces as they realized who it was that had just refused cooperation with Violina. It was the son of one of the more prominent and infamous pirates currently sailing on the ocean. As the son of one such pirate, he was naturally one himself.

Most of the others in the group either fought or suffered at the hands of the pirates in some way. They didn't have the best impression of Black. It was a relief that he chose to work on his own. It was much better than them having to constantly be on guard against him.

"That's a good idea. How about a round of introductions." Violina turned to the rounder guy and gave a slight nod before continuing, Discover hidden content at empire

"I am Violina Systine. I guess that's all I need to say." Violina was right. That was all she needed to say for those who didn't already know her to realize who she was. Her surname alone was enough.

In the Systine Duchy, the Systines held enough respect for other noble families to give way for them, almost always regardless of the situation. Naturally, the other nobles would follow her lead.

But it wasn't just the nobles.

"Derot Gaville, of the Gaville merchants." The rounded man gave a polite bow to everyone as he introduced himself.

"Jones." The swordsman with grey hair and fierce features.

"Tero." "Tera" The two dark-haired twins.

"Oria Villesand." The young lady with seemingly inappropriate wear for an adventure. The looks on a few of the others changed as she said her name. Violina nodded in greeting and appreciation.

"Zacharia Evandiel." Zach's surname also sparked interest and respect, but he also got some confusion since most people didn't know his name the same way they might know his siblings.

"Nessa Koche." Nessa was the daughter of one of the Systines' vassals, and a few of the nobles recognized her surname.

"Frank."

"Sarah."

"Hank."

"George."

"Tank."

"..." The rest introduced themselves one by one.

Soon, they all had a basic understanding of one another and their names. The important people, like the two ducal scions, their companion, Oria Villesand, and Derot Gaville were at the center. If there had been a need for any further discussion, those five would have led it.

But Violina had already decided what to do. Now, all that was left was to carry out Violina's orders.

Zach and Nessa gave Violina strange looks of understanding. They finally had an answer as to why Violina had been able to lead their classmates with a natural air from almost day one. It hadn't been just her A-rank familiar, her beauty, and her innate talent.

Unlike Zach, who had been isolated from society following his fifth birthday, Violina had been living life as the daughter of one of the great dukes of the Empire. She had been looked up to ever since she was young.

Leading people and having people listen to her every word had been part of her life since she was a child. No wonder it came naturally to her.

"...Stop looking at me like that." Violina didn't like the way Zach and Nessa were looking at her. She even felt a little betrayed by Nessa, who switched sides back to Zach so soon after their prank on Zach. They had agreed not to tell Zach anything about the entrance until they were at it, which had resulted in the flustered Zach they had seen minutes ago.

As if their conspiracy was just a memory, Nessa had no problem teasing Violina in her natural habitat.

The three waited until the others left.

"Like Derot said, Black is the son of a pirate. Heavybeard is infamous, but he isn't the worst around. Black probably won't be too bad. But be careful of him. The others you should pay attention to are Derot, Oria, and the twins.

"The Gavilles aren't famous for their strength, but they're crafty and good at getting people to work for them.

"Oria is part of the Villesand family. She's a mage. I'm pretty sure she's a year or two older than us. She shouldn't be that much stronger, especially compared to Zach, but you never know.

"The twins…I don't know much about them, but they smell strong."

"I got the same impression." Zach nodded in agreement with Violina's last statement.

Nessa looked between the two with a strange expression.

"Do you guys have better noses than I do?"

"Mine's certainly more handsome." Zach puffed out his chest with pride.

"...Girls' noses aren't supposed to be handsome. They should be pretty and cute, like buttons," Nessa retorted.

"Guys, both of your noses are nice. Let it go. Besides, my nose is clearly superior. Just look at how straight and pristine it is!" Violina turned her head to the side to show off her profile as she stroked her nose.

Zach and Nessa exchanged a look before putting a hand each on either of Violina's shoulders. They shook their heads with pity. Violina looked at them in confusion.

"So, keep an eye out for what those are doing, especially Black. Sounds easy." Zach put his hands on his hips and turned around.

"Well, your main priority should be to find a way to survive when the dome falls in twenty-three hours. If it's something that can be shared, you share it with us. If not, you continue looking to help us or abandon us," Violina explained again and more clearly. She was sure she had already explained enough, but there was no such thing as being too sure when it came to anything related to Zach.

Zach and Nessa nodded before setting off in their own directions. Violina looked at their backs for a moment and then did the same.