'Darling, Darling, Darling!'
Kaly's voice echoed inside Nier's head, at this moment, he was in his own room, preparing himself to take a swim in the pool with these two hotties. Today will be the day that he conquer this neighborhood starting with Tanya and Imani.
Further expanding his reach, his goal wouldn't stop there either, he had plans, Sector-38 was not showing anything worthwhile, but if he continue to search more and more, looking through the many beacons he will be Destin to find someone worth while to join the cult.
But recruitment aside, this was a time for fun.
So his focus was on the girls.
He already promised Kaly, that he would get Imani as one of her vessel.
How will he accomplished this, well his plan was simple of course, abuse the shit out of his Yandere cursed, get the two of them on his side, and use these girls to help him collect Negativity in the process as well.
The more pain their partners have after he make green caps out them, Markus and David alike, he would then turn these gentlemen's into an energy source of sorts.
The more misery, the more pain, the more despair, envy, and uncertainty that are inflicted on the heart of these men the better.
"'But there is no need to make them the MVP's just as yet. For now I will enjoy these beauties to the fullest."
Nier said out aloud.
But as he stood in his bedroom, slipping into black swim trunks that hugged his frame just right.
His phone buzzed on the nightstand, vibrating against the polished wood. He grabbed it, glancing at the screen, his eyes narrowing as he traced the number.
"Kayland, huh?
He said under his breath, one brow raised..
"We didn't have shit planned, did we? Nah, don't think so. Well let see what it is that he wants."
He swiped to answer, leaning against the bedframe, his voice casual but edged with impatience.
How would feel if you where keeping two baddies waiting downstairs.
"Yo, bro, what's good? I am kind of busy at the moment so can you make this quick."
Kayland’s voice crackled through, warm but fi with a nervous energy.
"My brother, how you holding up?"
"I'm good, man. So what's up? Why the random call?"
Nier asked, his tone sharp, sensing something off.
Kayland let out a long, heavy sigh, like he was bracing for a storm.
Bro, I need a favor, like a really big, big one."
Nier's smirk faded, his eyes narrowing.
"A favor?"
"Yes a favor."
Kayland repeated, his voice dropping.
"Anyways... You remember when I introduced you to Bella?"
Nier's grip tightened on the phone.
"Yeah, what about her?"
"Hmmm, let's just say your charm worked its magic, and now, depending on your answer, either your ass is grass or mine is. So listen up, Nier, and I mean really listen. Bella works for me, right? I'm her boss, but it's more like we lucked out hiring her cause her skills lined up with our interests at the time when she wanted some work. Since she is not back home, so she is stuck with us, given due to school, she can't do her usual gigs she would usually do back at Sector 3. But here is the thing, bro, Bella ain't normal."
Nier's brow furrowed, his voice low and skeptical.
"What you mean she ain't normal?"
Kayland hesitated, then dropped the bomb.
"She is a Zane bro, and not a normal one, rather she one of the princesses."
Nier froze, his mind racing....
"… Z-Zane... Princess... Really!?"
"Bro? Why, no how did you even luck out getting one of the Zane Princesses of all people working for you as a Fixer."
"I will tell you the full story some other time, but I really need your help."
Kayland's voice was tense, like he was praying Nier wouldn't hang up.
"If I was going to hang up, I would have already done so, just keep explaining."
"Thank God you are so reasonable, but yes, her true identity is Bella Zane, second daughter of the Family Head of the Noble House of Zane."
Nier’s lips curled into a dark, knowing smirk.
'Just my luck. Two Zanes in less than a day. This ain’t bad, though.'
His curse had clearly sunk its claws into Bella that day he met her, and going by the logic of these now crazy Zane women, she had probably strong-armed Kayland into making this call just so she could get closer to him.
Nier should know, after all, he had been through this before, many time back in high school, his dad got threats from rich girls who would lose their minds if Nier wasn't handed over like some prize.
And it goes without saying his mom didn't take kindly to that, and the next day, a string of mysterious disappearances hit the news. Same old shit, Nier thought, amused but calculating. Bella was probably ready to burn the world down just to get close to him, even going as far doing these manipulative tactics.
"Bro, you still there?"
Kayland's voice snapped him back, fill mostly with panic.
Nier sighed, playing it cool.
"Yeah, I'm here. So what is the deal?"
"Man, Bella snapped at me earlier."
Kayland said, his words rushing out.
"I don't know about you, but I ain't tryna piss off a Zane. She straight-up threatened to kill me if I didn't set up a way for her to get close to you. And get this, her driver got into an accident and died last night. Attacked by a Berland, a Class Red Flux, mind you from what I know the driver was a Level 3 Hesta, one that was strong as hell, and now he is gone, taken out by whatever the hell she did. Her dad, the Family Head, called my mom, demanding we assign our best man to protect Bella until they find a replacement. Since her driver doubled as her bodyguard, she has got no one right now. So, with Bella's threat hanging over me, I lied to my mom and said I know a guy as strong as a Level 3 Hesta... and take a guess what that person is."
Nier chuckled, low and dark, enjoying Kayland's squirming
.
“I can't help it, man. It's the curse."
Kayland groaned.
"I didn't fully believe in your curse before, bro, but I am starting to now, cause I am the one getting fucked here. You gotta help me. And besides Bella is rich as hell, and all Zane princesses are virgins due to their family rules, or they get disowned. As long as their partner's are stupidly strong, has good genetic's, or rich, a Zane woman can pick her lover. Dude, please, take one for the team. I'll do anything here."
Nier let out a dramatic sigh, playing up the distress for effect.
"My guy, I told you about my curse, didn't I?"
"Yeah, you did, in a way that is kind of on me."
Kayland admitted, sounding defeated.
"I told you I can't be around women without shit going sideways, and you thought I was joking. Now look at this mess."
"Alright, alright, no need to guilt-trip me!"
Kayland pleaded.
"I fucked up, okay? I didn't believe you 100%. But I need your help, man. Name your price."
Nier's eyes gleamed, his voice dropping to a calculated drawl.
"Twenty billion dollars. And access to the Julian Mines."
Kayland sputtered.
"What? Why the hell you want access to that cursed place?"
"Your mom's got a barrier over it, and it's turning into a Zone, dangerous, unexplored, and loaded with rewards. I want in."
"Bro, that place is a death trap!"
Kayland protested.
"You're asking me to play bodyguard to a crazy Zane princess and to potentially date her with marriage on the table by the end of it."
Nier shot back, his tone sharp.
"I'd say that it is worth a few risks. You want me to pick her up and keep her safe, right? At her mansion?"
"Yeah."
Kayland said, his voice small.
"And… she is gonna be staying at your place."
Nier's smirk widened, but he kept his tone neutral.
"…"
"Okay, fine!"
Kayland caved.
"I will talk to my mom, get you indefinite access to the Julian Mines. Deal?"
"Consider it done."
Nier said smoothly
.
"When and where do I pick up Bella?"
"She is got one class today at 2:30."
Kayland replied, relief flooding his voice.
"Pick her up from her mansion, bring her to your estate, get her settled. You gotta be there by 2:00, drop her stuff off, then drive her to Z.V.G. University."
"Got it."
Nier said.
"Give her my number and tell her I'll be there ten minutes to two."
"You"re a lifesaver, bro."
Kayland said, practically exhaling his gratitude.
"I'll deposit the twenty billion right after this call."
"Damn right you will."
Nier said, his voice edged with a grin.
"I got shit to do, so I'm out. Later."
Right after Nier hung up, tossing the phone onto the bed, his mind already shifting gears.
"Now where was I?"
He muttered, his lips curling into a predatory smirk.
"Oh, yeah thank god that is done. I got two baddies waiting downstairs at the pool, ready to fall for this Greek meat."