Chapter 069 Genius Idea 

KAI-VII

"Why?"

This word came out of my mouth before I knew it. I pressed my palm against my lips in instant regret.

Ratio instantly flew off the handle. "What do you mean why? Since when do I need to cite a reason after assigning you a task?"

"No, no," I said quickly. "I didn't mean it that way, master. It was a slip of the tongue. My curiosity just got the best of me."

He snorted, "You had better not make that mistake again."

"I won't. I promise."

Ratio sighed again. "Bring me Seven's ashes before the end of today. I don't care if you have other engagements. All those mourners can wait... In fact, send them all away. The death anniversary was yesterday, after all."

I was reluctant. "But, master..."

"No, buts, Kai," Ratio said, his voice laced with venom. "It's high time they moved on. You can't keep cuddling them every year. It serves them right that they lost all those people in one day. If they don't want to move on, they might as well do me a favor by offing themselves!"

I said n