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Chapter 18 - The price is to watch a movie with me

"30% it is, 30% is fine." Akira only wanted the Authority of Domination for convenience; after all, it was the divine skill 'Hypnosis'! There was no need to elaborate on what such a power could be used for in a certain island nation, and this was only a lower-tier ability of Domination. Of course, Akira would not use the Authority of Domination for such things; he was a normal person.

Makima chuckled, "Heh heh, making a contract with a Devil comes at a price. Akira, have you thought about what that price might be?"

"You name it, as long as it's not too much, it's fine." After spending a few days together, Akira believed Makima wouldn't ask for a serious price.

"Wanting an Authority is a very serious contract, so the price certainly can't be small. Let me think about what I want..."

Makima propped her chin and, after a moment of contemplation, said, "The price is that Akira, you must accompany me to watch at least one movie a week!"

"A movie? What a strange request!" Akira didn't expect Makima's price to be something so peculiar.

Makima said earnestly, "Movies are the most interesting things humans have created. All sorts of stories, all sorts of protagonists, endless interesting things. Human art, imagination, and creation are all poured into them; they are truly wonderful."

"Is that so!" Although Akira also enjoyed watching movies, he didn't have any particular thoughts or insights, he just liked watching them.

Makima added, "This World is at least ten years more advanced than our World, so there must be even more interesting movies!"

"Alright, it's settled then. You give me 30% of the Authority, and I'll accompany you to watch at least one movie a week. How do we sign the contract?"

"The contract is already established. You can try it now. Concentrate and think about controlling the living beings in your line of sight."

Prompted by Makima, Akira also noticed that he seemed to have gained another Entry.

[Authority of Domination (Non-Permanent, 30%)]

"Another unfamiliar Entry type has appeared."

Akira concentrated and commanded the owner of a hamburger shop:

"Boss, you need passion to run a business! Come on, dance!"

As Akira said this, his eyes turned into concentric circles, just like Makima's. The boss looked at those eerie eyes, took off his apron, walked into the street, and began his unique dance.

"Family Burger, let the whole family eat! Mom and Dad's favorite Family Burger! Tomatoes! Lettuce! Cheese! Bread! Family Burger!"

The lines were full of plot holes, but combined with the boss's constantly jiggling belly, it created a bizarre sense of harmony.

"Stop, it's too much for my eyes!"

Akira felt his eyes were polluted and quickly told the boss to stop. As the domination was lifted, the boss realized what he had done, quickly covered his belly, and rushed back into the shop.

Life is full of spectators, and many passersby were attracted by the hamburger shop owner's avant-garde marketing method. For a while, the hamburger shop's business actually improved.

"How strange, but the Authority of Domination is really useful!" After a small test, Akira was very satisfied.

"Don't use it too frequently; it might be noticed by observant people, and that would be very troublesome."

Makima meant not to use the Authority of Domination to do anything too outrageous or attention-grabbing, like what he just did.

"That was just a test; I won't do it again."

Back at the office, Denji and Pochita, the two dogs, pounced on them. Makima crouched down and affectionately rubbed her face against them, "Alright, I'm back. This is your new friend, her name is Xiaogu. I'll take you for a walk in a bit!"

Matt's recovery speed was truly fast. Before, it was difficult for him to even get up, but now he could do some simple recovery exercises.

"He's truly an unkillable cockroach!" Akira clicked his tongue.

Matt, having completed another set of stretching exercises, straightened up and looked at Akira with his sightless eyes, asking in confusion:

"Your business is done? You weren't out for long, just a few hours?"

"Trust my efficiency. Madame Gao and The Hand under her have been completely dealt with, and I've leaked information about The Hand to an Agent organization. The remaining mess will be handled by them, so we don't need to worry. Of course, if you're not reassured, I can tell you the relevant details, and you can deal with it yourself once you recover." Akira indicated that he would handle things reliably.

"Then tell me the situation." As Akira expected, Matt was indeed not reassured.

"Alright then..."

Akira recounted Madame Gao's plan and information about The Hand's other fingers to Matt.

Matt thanked him, "Thank you very much, Akira! If you ever need legal representation, I'll give you a discount!"

"You should thank her more." Akira pointed to Makima, who was teasing Denji, implying that it was all thanks to her help that things went so smoothly. Akira did not use any pronouns to refer to Makima.

Matt understood and went to Makima to express his gratitude:

"Mama, thank you very much for your help, Mama. I will get your identity sorted out as soon as possible."

"Hahahahaha!" Akira was the first to lose control and burst out laughing.

Makima was the second, "Haha, that's really too funny!"

Matt finally sensed that something was wrong. Because Makima's name sounded very similar to 'Mama', Matt didn't notice when he first said 'Mama'. But afterwards, whether he tried to use "you" to refer to Makima or say her name directly, what came out was always "Mama." This was too strange.

"Mamas, do you know why I keep calling Mama 'Mama'? Why do I keep calling Mama 'Mama Mama'?..."

Matt shut his mouth, just glaring at Akira with his sightless eyes. His intuition told him that Akira was behind this.

Even before entering the door, Akira had activated the Entry called [Mama-like Woman] for Makima. So, from the moment he entered, Akira had not mentioned Makima, at most just pointing at her with his hand, so the "calling Mama" scene hadn't occurred.

"Meow, Akira also has a Mama. Why are you laughing so loudly? Are you laughing at those two silly dogs?"

"This talking cat also fell for it." Matt felt a bit relieved.

Akira burst out laughing again.

"Meow, Akira, what are you laughing at?" With Hajime's intelligence, he couldn't figure out what the problem was.

Akira laughed even louder.

As the laughter subsided, Matt bid farewell. He could now move somewhat normally, and with Madame Gao dealt with by Akira, he wouldn't be attacked again, so there was no need to stay there.

Akira began to study the two new Entries he had acquired, one from Iron Fist Danny Rand and the other from Madame Gao.

First, he studied the Entry obtained from Iron Fist, [Armament Haki].

[entry] — [Armament Haki]: Can attach an invisible and colorless Armament Haki to the body or objects, enhancing defense and attack. Upgradeable, current level Lv1: 23/100.

"Another upgradeable Entry. It should be the Armament Haki from One Piece. It feels very practical. I don't need to worry about my attack power, and now with this Armament Haki, I don't need to worry about defense either."

Akira looked at the Entry obtained from Madame Gao, [Qi].

[entry] — [Qi]: A power unearthed from within, which can be enhanced internally or externally, with diverse uses. Upgradeable, current level Lv1: 16/100.

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