Because Zeta disappeared, the system-induced feelings of Nic's girlfriends started to decline. However, those who already loved him without the system seemed to maintain their feelings.
At the Unity Headquarters.
All of Nic's girlfriends were gathered to discuss Nic being imprisoned.
"I have to force them to free Nic! What the hell, Nic helped them but is being imprisoned? That's ridiculous!" Leona said, extremely angry.
Leona asked Vivi for her opinion, but Vivi seemed to be biting her nails and her leg kept shaking.
"I don't know, Leona... my feelings suddenly feel strange... I think Nic does need to be anticipated. You saw how terrifying Nic was when he was angry, right?" Vivi's face showed signs of doubt toward Nic.
This shocked some of Nic's girlfriends because Vivi was Nic's first girlfriend.
"Eh!? Why are you saying that, Vi! You don't agree with freeing Nic??" Leona slammed the table.
Vivi slammed the table back.
"THIS IS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL OF US, LEONA! YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND!"
They started approaching each other, but suddenly Nia slammed the table even harder.
"ENOUGH!!! What is wrong with you two? Why are you fighting? Shouldn't we be united? HEY GIRLS, WE ARE UNITY, DON'T BE LIKE THIS!" Nia exclaimed.
Everyone fell silent when Nia's leader aura came out.
But the stubborn Leona did not stay quiet.
"I know, Nia, but I have to help Nic, no matter what," Leona said.
Then Vivi suggested something to settle it quickly and stop the fighting.
"How about this? Those who agree with Leona, please move over there, and if you agree with me, come here."
Everyone was silent and looked at each other, but Nia, who didn't want them to fight, told them to choose.
Yui smiled. "Nic is very important and valuable to me. He's the one who made me change, so I'll join Leona."
Then Violet too. "If it wasn't for Nic, I would have lost my grandmother... sorry, Vivi."
Then Jenny immediately went to Leona, pulling Fanny's hand. "I've already fallen for Nic... eh?"
Fanny released Jenny's hand and went to Vivi. "I'm sorry, but I agree more with Vivi... even though I liked it when Nic took revenge, if he's that brutal, you all need to be careful too."
Olivia was confused at first, but finally apologized to Leona and went to Vivi. "I just want peace and to finish this without anyone getting hurt..."
Lily crossed her arms and looked at the two of them. "Hmph... I will clearly continue to trust Nic." Lily moved to Leona.
Mika was eating a burger, and her face looked sad. "I... I want to trust Nic... but I'm also scared... hic sorry, Leona, I think I choose Vivi."
Vivi hugged Mika, and Leona said it was okay.
Raina and Eliz moved to Vivi because safety was more important, and they said Nic's mental state might be unstable.
Luna was thinking, but Melody stepped forward first, playing her violin with a sad tune. "This melody will always be with Nic... I won't forget that Nic changed my life."
Luna laughed. "You're right... He's crazy, and so am I, so I will always support him."
Sylvia chose Vivi. "Honestly, this is a bit difficult... Nic saved my life when I met that tiger... but sorry, we really need to be careful."
Now it was the Red District girls' turn. They had also discussed it.
Monica, Julia, and Charlotte clearly chose Leona because they already trusted Nic that much.
Viona and Zestia were worried and chose to trust Vivi.
Finally, back to the Harlington girls.
Serene, the ghost catcher, just remained silent and walked toward Vivi.
Mira clearly said she could use her voice thanks to Nic. "There's no reason why I wouldn't want Nic to be free."
Rika and Talia chose different paths. Rika went to Leona, and Talia went to Vivi.
Emily was taking notes. "Even though I'm his secretary... safety is more important for now." She moved to Vivi.
Bella apologized to Monica and went to Vivi. "Hehe... I'm scared, Mon..."
Finally, Chloe. "Huft... sorry, Vivi, I choose Nic. He is the light for me when I'm down."
And Nic's official girlfriends were officially split into two, while the others were from Hearth Claim.
Leona's Team:
1. Yui
2. Violet
3. Jenny
4. Lily
5. Luna
6. Melody
7. Monica
8. Julia
9. Charlotte
10. Mira
11. Rika
12. Chloe
Vivi's Team:
1. Fanny
2. Olivia
3. Mika
4. Raina
5. Eliz
6. Sylvia
7. Zestia
8. Viona
9. Serene
10. Talia
11. Bella
12. Emily
They had a balanced team, and the vote was tied. The only one who could decide was Nia.
Everyone looked at Nia, who seemed conflicted. She sighed, then stood up.
"For now, the two teams should discuss and convince me that your choice is truly good and won't worsen the situation... Leona, if your suggestion is to free Nic but we are not 100% sure if Nic won't become brutal towards us... and Vivi, if your suggestion is not to free him and instead restrain him, that might make Nic angry and become brutal toward us..." Nia said firmly.
"THE POINT IS! THINK CAREFULLY, DON'T LET US BE DIVIDED!! I'll go first..."
Nia walked out first, and when she stepped outside, tears unexpectedly fell.
"Oh my god... what's wrong with me? I feel like I'm blocking both of them... but this is for their sake. I don't want them to become enemies just because of different opinions... Huft, I must convince them to unity."
Nia clenched her hands and raised them up. "We are... Unity? Yeah... Unity :)"
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Meanwhile, in the Southern Country.
Lamia was fishing with Alexa.
Alexa asked, "So your boss is really obsessed with Nic?"
Lamia laughed. "Hehe... that's right. She keeps watching the recording of Nic fighting Droth over and over with a crazy look on her face."
Alexa just nodded. "Hoam, fishing makes me sleepy. Let's go there. It seems the meeting is about to start."
Lamia just smiled and threw away her fishing rod.
To be continued...