The Degree
Causes of Erina & Order Conflict

The next day the Order met Erina again. After a long persuasion from Ray and Mein he finally wanted to look at her and discuss directly with her.

As the two spoke with four eyes, Ray went with Mein to make sure no one came eavesdropping. Even so, Ray must be curious about what really happened.

“It seems you know something about the two-man relationship, Mein.” Ray started the conversation.

“That's. Since the first time I came here, I've been with Miss Erina. Our relationship may be very close even though sometimes he is cold.”

Ray already has a real picture of it. The fact that they understand each other's degrees becomes a supporting aspect.

“So you know some things about the brother's problem, huh?” said Ray. “Although so it seems you were subdued by his Degree.”

“Of course not. I'm acting like this out of personal will.”

Ray looked at Mein in confusion and wonder, all this time he believed that the attitude of his servant was Erina's order. He never imagined that it was on the basis of personal desire.

“You did it not out of compulsion, but out of will?” ask Ray because he's not sure about it.

Mein squinted her eyes, “Of course. I know the Miss Degree and easily avoid it. You certainly already know my degree. This attitude I took because of something that required me.”

Mein's degree is an actress where she can take on any role and be similar to him. If he became a swordsman, Mein would have great sword skills even though he never did.

From this, Ray can conclude that at least Mein needs to play one role and will not be able to be her usual self.

“Then Erina must have trusted you so much that she shared her secret. If you don't mind, can you tell me a little? About the problems between these brothers.”

Ray doesn't want to talk about it. In addition, this problem does not seem so crucial that it deserves to be hidden. Ray believes sooner or later it will be resolved and this will no longer be a secret.

Mein closed her eyes for a while, she opened them and looked at Ray through the tail of her eyes, “Well, I don't think it's going to be a big deal with you knowing it.”

Mein said that Erina and the Order were hostile a few months after first arriving at the Open World. It happened when the bonus task of building a big union arrived.

“At that time I, Sebastian, the Order and Miss Erina, as well as with others were in one group after being separated in the third and fourth assignments. At that time we worked together to create a living environment for us. However, everything changed since the task of building a large union appeared.”

It was then the bonus task of making a big union and with an incredible grand prize, a dispute began to occur between the two.

Initially Erina wisely followed the will of the Order and gave birth to the Blueeast guild. But not until four months later Erina rebellion because of differences in vision between the two.

“Nona Erina suggests using her powers to the members so that there is no treason move. However, the Order rejected him because he upheld freedom. Since then the relationship between the two began to stretch.”

Supported by the fact that the main prize of the bonus task that made him part ways and finally chose each other's path. Erina waged a rebellion and brought half of the Blueeast members with her with Degree influence.

Mein followed Erina not because of influence but because she did so willingly. Rather than binding the Order, Mein was closer to Erina and therefore she followed him.

Until finally Erina behaved the same. Until the other party makes a move then he will do nothing. The situation has stagnated to this day. If Rebellion had done nothing, there would have been no doubt that both would have remained in the status quo.

“In short they want the main prize of the bonus task to be theirs. And, don't accept if someone else gets it.”

In addition, the vision of both is different. If the Order prioritized freedom then Erina wanted an absolute government where people would obey under her palm.

“Yes. It was indeed a small quarrel due to sheer selfishness. If this is widely spread then there is no doubt people will do the action that can be imagined.”

Ray could imagine chaos would occur in the future. It could be a Blueeast demo or sabotage.

Suppose Virgo knows this then their situation has met a deadlock if their selfishness does not end. Everything will depend on the outcome of Erina and the Order's discussion.

...[****]...

Inside the room were only the Order and Erina. Talks between the two had been going on for a long time and came to the conclusion that the Order apologized.

Not until there, the Order also submitted a deal to Erina. It does not benefit both but obviously this will cause losses to both.

“How? You know I never disobeyed the promises I made. And, this is the middle ground that we can do if we don't want one of us to have it.” The order reiterated its suggestion.

Erina still doesn't really believe it. He did not even try to look the Order directly into his eyes. Despite thinking carefully about the unfavorable offer, there are some things that he cannot let go.

“Then, you will hand it over to this Rebellion? If that's the case then it's obvious there's only rejection.” Erina would never hand over a bonus assignment gift to anyone. Especially to someone like Virgo.

“Of course not. If we formalize the alliance and declare strength. We will begin the conquest of the Rebellion and complete this long-running task.”

Erina for the first time looked at the Order. He had clearly just learned the information about this. It seems that neither Mein nor Ray have said anything that the puzzle of the fifth task has been solved.

“What do you mean? Could it be that someone has found the answer?” Erina was quite curious about that.

The order nodded lightly, “Ray Morgan, the man you fell in love with found the answer. He is also the one who made this situation happen. Really, a horrible guy who is really capable.”

The Order admitted that Ray was a capable man but such a person whom she was very wary of.

“So.” says Erina. “About the deal .. I'll think about it first.”

Erina did not seem to agree, but she did not seem to reject it either.

“Good. It's just my curiosity. Will you forgive me? Honestly I hope our relationship returns as before.” The order said with a lonely tone and face.

Erina silently nodded and agreed to it. They missed the day when the two laughed together.