Exiled from paradise

Chapter 4: Exterminators

I slowly open my eyes, first thing I saw was the fan spinning around and the light bulb attached to the ceiling.

I made a deep breath sigh. Because finally, I met peace. Instead of being forcefully woken up by cold water. I manage to have a good rest on a comfortable bed. In addition, I’m joyous that I’m not seeing that red hair and blonde hair girl.

With them around, it's nothing but trouble.

“I see you’re already awake.”

A girl greeted me with a sweet tranquil voice.

Choco…

I’m being confused I shook my head a little and come back to reality. She is the girl I accidentally crash on earlier. The girl extremely looks like Choco.

“Please don’t stare at me like that I feel comfortable.”

“So-Sorry… You extremely look like a girl I know.”

“Hmm… This girl must be Choco?”

“How’d you know?”

“Well, You call me Choco before right?”

“I apologize again for what did before. I’m not looking and then two psychotic girls chased me and…”

“Pfff…”

She cracks a laugh.

“... Hahahaha… Psychotic girls…. I did find their quirks funny sometimes. Anyways, despite being overall weirdos Kisara and Charlotte are nice sweet girls.”

I’m which part is that? Please tell me? I want to ask her but it would be very rude. Calling them psychotic is already rude.

“Wait, what are you doing here?” I asked and then noticed…

Don’t tell me she’s one of them.

“My name is Hime, I’m one of the medical officers of the company. Currently, you are in the clinic. Kisara and Charlotte immediately drag you here after you accidentally drink Charlotte's special drink.”

She explained.

They drag me…  I thought and put my hand on my neck.

That explains why my neck feels stingy.

My memory is still vague, but now I remember clearly what happened. Those two do have weird quirks. I mean, what kind of human will drink a poison? If I am ever blessed with the ability to drink poison I still won’t drink it. It’s simply common sense.

My body feels a lot lighter and I don’t feel much pain anymore. I sat down on the soft bed.

Hime walked to me and bring a tray of food. Fish, cabbage, and rice meal.

“I’m sorry this is the only thing we can eat for now.”

She apologetically bows down.

“Don’t sweat it, I’m not a picky eater. I am not the kind of guy that is overly conscious of what I consume. As long as it will fill up my belly. I’ll eat it.”

“That’s wonderful, please enjoy.”

She put her hands together very pleased and blessed me with her angelic smile.

Hime is the first person I met here that is normal. Seems like not all people here have some mental defects. She mentioned that her name is Hime. No wonder they called her Princess. Being called a Princess is very fitting to her, she looks like one after all.

“Can I call you Princess?”

“Why all of the sudden? Everyone is calling me princess so it's fine I guess. You’re the newest member of the company Master Lars already approved and you’re accepted as Kisara’s slave.”

My hell is still not over.

Lars and Kisara’s smug punchable face floats in my head. (Hey, how about me? (Charlotte))

I pick up the spoon and fork and on my side, Princess started eating her own lunch.

Seeing her really made me feel like Choco was still alive. Her hair is longer than Chocos. That’s the only difference I can see.

“What is this place? What company are we?”

“Hmm... I almost forgot about you being one of the fallen ones. Fallen one’s is what we people called the scum… Ahem, the people that were tossed down from paradise down to earth land.”

She’s about to say scumbag.

I get the idea already, everyone hates people from paradise. But she look at me with calmness and smiled sweetly. She’s can’t be angry with me.

“First of all, our company is located in residential shelter C-14 located in area 14. Look outside the window, can you see the ceilings? The whole shelter is covered by the thick ceiling in order to protect us, humans, from garbage falling from paradise and the demon kinds roaming around the world.”

“Demons… Then this must be hell.”

“Thousand years ago a rift open in the center of New York City. Demon kind appeared and destroy the world. Many countries sink to the bottom of the ocean and few survived. Up to this date, the rift was still open and demon kinds continue to appear roaming in earth land. Special people were able to wield the power of God called blessings. Using that power they fight back the demon kinds. But these special people turned their back on humanity and made mountains float up in the sky. Forming Islands and eventually starting to have a normal life. Saving only their selves instead of humanity. I do feel angry after I find out where you come from, but thinking again. I realized that you have nothing to do with the cowards from thousand years ago. It would be unfair of me if I discriminate against you for a shallow reason like that.”

Princess explained and go back to eating.

I never knew that. Above all we know everything down here is evil.

She continued after taking a sip of her boxed strawberry milk.

“About the company… Our service is mostly exterminating Demons in shelter areas and other facilities. Kisara and Charlotte are both exterminators and they are at top of their league.”

“I see, that’s why I met her…”

Kisara probably exterminating demons at that time.

Barraging on the room with loud slamming sound. Kisara with Charlotte arrived.

My hell is here.

“Princess is he okay now?”

“Yeah, His already eating fine… he did sleep for two days through.”

“I slept for two days?”

“34 hours to be more accurate.”

I slept for so long.

“You got plenty of sleep I bet you’re ready to go to work. People who don’t work don’t deserve to eat in this company.”

Kisara said.

I put down the spoon and took my glass of water. Good thing I’m already done eating. I don’t have any intention of slacking around after all. I better keep moving and find my way back to the floating islands.

“I’ll go with you no need for your yelling.”

I responded.

Thanks to the princess's help, my understanding of this world widen a little, but I know there are lot to uncover in this world. Yeah, just like the scythe in Kisara’s hand.

That scythe that burned down the worm demon into cinders. A powerful weapon, if I want revenge I must have one of those.

“Are you really fine?” Princess worriedly asked.

“Yeah, I’m fine… Thank you for the food its very good.”

Her face become a bit flustered.

She is truly a cutie.

“That’s the spirit… I can sense you’re determined to become stronger. To become stronger you need to gain experience. We’re going outside for work.”

“Demon extermination.”

“You already know about it.”

“Boo… I want to see the shock on your face.” Charlotte said pouting her face indicating how disappointed she was.

“That saves time... I don’t like talking too much.”

Is that sarcasm? After I met you you talked a lot. As her slave I can't say it out loud or else I’m dead.

Getting equipment and some weapons. The three of us go straight to the location requested by the client. We ride an armored truck.

The driver of the truck is a giant teddy bear. He nods at me. That must be his way of greeting.

“Mister fluff... His the company driver… He can’t talk but he can understand you.”

“I see…”

(Area 14 coast, X02)

The locations of this world are all in codes.

Stepping out from the armored truck Kisara holds her weapon tightly.

“That must be it… Demon crabs in the coast. All we have to do is exterminate them all. I wish I can eat them.”

Kisara wipe her drool.

Charlotte stands up beside me yawning.

“How boring just crab?”

“I like it when it's weaker. That means I can kill them like I’m some kind of god.”

“By the way, where is Charlotte’s weapon?”

She pointed out her head.

“What is that supposed to mean?”

“My weapon is my intelligence and I’m wielding it.”

A giant shadow looms over the three of us. A giant crab demon ten time bigger than giant crab monster on the shore appeared behind us.

“Behind us!”

Kisara and Charlotte weren’t responding and their both eyes lay on the crabs roaming distance away from us.

“This is boring…” Charlotte said and snap her finger.

The giant crab monster exploded in instant and its remained scattered around the area.

She innocently turned her glance on me.

“Do you think I didn’t see it coming?”

“Well…”

Roaring flames swallowed the giant crabs on the shore. Kisara cut them easily with each swing of her scythe.

“Know you place lowly demon kinds… Hahahahaha… Take this! Take this!”

Charlotte seated down on a random log nearby and open a bag of potato chips.

“Want some?”

I’m hesitating… Is that poison flavored too?

“No thanks… I’m still full… I’m wondering, Is there anything for me to do here?”

Princess tells the truth, these two is truly at top of their leagues. I have never seen people this powerful in my entire life. I can’t deny that they are both amazing people.

I felt like I was not even needed here.

“Yes, there is a reason why we take our slave with us here today… You’re here to clean up our mess.”

“Clean up.”

My neck got tighter.

Clenching her fist she manifested the chain tied to my neck.

Charlotte also has chains around my neck. That means, I’m a slave to these two girls and I can’t refuse either of their orders.

“After the exterminating… Cleaning is next that is the job of exterminators. As both girls, we don’t want to do disgusting stuff. Don’t worry I’ll reward you after this work… Please do you’re best, Red.”

Her smile… Charlotte’s sweet smile always means the worse.

“Hahahaha… This crab is toast! I’m the god of flames. Burn! Burn! Burn! Charlotte are you not interested to join the fun.”

“I’m already good on my own…" She turned her big pupils into me. "... I think you should start the cleaning. You’re going to be a real pain if you keep your work waiting.”

“Yes.”

I have no objection. To be exact, I can’t object.