A synthesized electronic sound came from the cell phone of the man wearing sunglasses.
Only a very few people know about the route of Shiogan, who is one of the members of the governing council.
"Yes, by now, she should have received our 'gift'."
The person who answered the call was Shiogishi's personal mercenary, Sugitani.
"But is it necessary to do this?"
Leaning against the car door, Sugitani played with the lighter he took out of his jacket.
He knew very well that making such a threat was tantamount to a complete break.
The complete opposition between the two directors in Academy City is going to get very lively just thinking about it.
"This is not a question of whether it is necessary, Sugitani-kun."
The sound of the tide bank sounded again.
"Oyafune-kun is not as simple as she seems. She is a talkative expert who used to stand alone on the world level to fight for interests... and it is precisely because she has that ability that she asserts her own powerlessness."
This can be said to be a kind of balance.
A balance acceptable to the tidal shore.
"If she has a 'weapon' that can increase her voice, it will be difficult to suppress her from decision-making power. Although she has always claimed that she does not like force, but... I don't like what happens."
To strike first is to be stronger.
This is the judgment of Tide Coast.
As long as the possibility of cooperation between Oyafune Monaka and the new "Level 5" is destroyed, all worries will cease to exist.
Besides.
There is no need for him to take action himself.
"How are those traitors doing?"
"Hard to say."
Sugitani raised his head and blew out a circle of smoke.
"After getting the video, the informant I arranged has not responded to the message."
"Exposed?"
"should not."
The descendant of Koga shook his head.
The informant was theirs from the beginning, and they had the leverage, so the possibility of betrayal and exposure was very small.
The only explanation...maybe I'll never see him again.
Sugitani stomped out the cigarette butts thrown on the ground.
"Then let's give him up. Our goal has been achieved anyway, you just need to continue to hold off the security guard as much as possible."
The conversation ends here.
Because there is no need to continue.
--clear.
Sugitani sat in the car and glanced at himself in the rearview mirror.
He just needs to obey orders.
always like this.
…
…
Human beings are often driven forward by unexpected courage.
When I came back to my senses, I was already on the road to leaving those who had stopped moving behind.
Maybe I didn't have the strength to stand up at that time.
but.
Even so, it is an "overestimation of one's abilities" worth being proud of.
so.
The girl named Saten Ruiko is convinced that the actions she is making now are definitely not the wrong choice.
Even if she is just an ordinary and extraordinary "Lv0 (Incompetent)" in this Academy City.
"Can you still run?"
The girl, whose lungs were squeezed by worry and fear, turned back and asked the younger person who was being pulled hard by her.
The road continued to extend, but the speed of the two people slowed down.
A little further away, the evil boy was still chasing after them in a cat-and-mouse manner.
"Well……"
The little guy squeaked twice and nodded reluctantly.
It is not difficult to see that after the continuous "hide and seek" in the afternoon, she was obviously reaching her limit.
(If you continue like this, you will be caught up sooner or later!)
Saten Ruiko looked back and forth. She was quite familiar with this place, so she knew that it was still quite far away from the exit of the underground shopping mall.
What a bad news!
The girl who just entered junior high school sighed and couldn't think of a better way for a while.
In desperation, Saten Ruiko had no choice but to take Fremia, who was starting to have trouble walking, to find a clothing store and hide in a clothing store on the promenade around the corner to hide her body.
As early as when the attack occurred, all the people in this underground street were evacuated according to the emergency plan.
However, what makes Saten Ruiko depressed is that neither the security guard nor the disciplinary committee has arrived until now.
The oppressive reality kept urging her to give up the luck in her heart.
"……call……"
They squatted down with their backs against the checkout counter, and both of them exhaled in unison because of their temporary escape.
Fremia seemed to want to say something, but after seeing the eldest sister who helped her make a 'shhhhhhh' gesture, she had no choice but to cover her mouth.
The whole place became quiet again.
The exception is the sound of footsteps getting closer and closer, like a pendulum.
(Please! Go over there!!)
The girl with long black hair clasped her hands tightly and prayed from the bottom of her heart.
Time sank into darkness second by second.
As if he heard her call, the footsteps became lighter and lighter.
(...Go, go?)
She opened her eyes and thought subconsciously.
It would be great if this was safe!
at this time.
Buzz——.
Buzz——.
"——!!!"
At this important moment when she tried her best to cover up her breathing and heartbeat, a deadly vibrating noise sounded from Saten Ruiko's pocket.
If the goddess of fate is fond of playing pranks, then she must be preparing for a good show now.
The second person stopped and smiled as well.
Everything is finished.
On the verge of tears, the junior high school girl held down her cell phone tightly and looked at the caller ID flashing across the screen.
As expected, it was her classmate who had just become a good friend.
(Woo! Early spring! You big idiot!!)
…
…
The call still wasn't connected.
Taking advantage of the opportunity for the device to start up, Uiharu called her friend again.
The feedback she received made her even more uneasy.
"Early spring."
Shirai, who was ready to go out at any time, looked at his companions and said that what is close is what is far away.
"I know you are worried about your classmates, so now you should do the job in front of you well!"
"Besides, we can't be sure now whether your classmate was involved in this incident, right? If she is really in danger..."
"I will definitely rescue her!"
The girl with twin tails raised her arms and cheered up her teammates in her own way.
"Shirai-san..."
Chuchun pursed her lips, her expression becoming more determined.
yes.
There is no time to feel depressed.
Seeing Chuchun growing up, Flanda just put her hand on her shoulder.
For the younger generations who look forward to her, there is no better way to encourage her.
After setting up the computer, Chuchun's hands moved quickly on the keyboard.
The window flashed at a speed that was enough to dazzle Shirai.
Not long after-
"……found it!"
The two heads quickly came together.
"——!"
as expected.
In the still-running camera data retrieved in early spring, a certain part of the underground street appeared to be in a mess, as if it had been attacked by heavy weapons.
No trace of the enemy was found, but in the restaurant in the center of the ruins, a few figures trapped in the ruins could be vaguely seen.