This is her usual office space. There are no extra decorations and only the items needed for daily use. Considering her status as the director of Academy City, it is quite simple.
Then.
The secretary-like man has just finished the report.
"...In other words, behind all of this, it is indeed controlled by Tide Bank, right?"
There was no visible change in Oyafune's back, but his voice was like a taut string.
The source of all the turmoil points to her 'old acquaintance'.
The boat and the tide bank.
The two people who are both at the top have always been at odds with each other.
"Yes, although there are still some unclear points, judging from the current search results, Director Chaoan undoubtedly has an unshirkable responsibility."
The secretary nodded and answered seriously.
This is just an official statement.
To put it more bluntly, the other party didn't even think about hiding anything when they took action, which is why the investigation went so smoothly.
The rebellion of the reception force, the sluggishness of the security system, the disguise of the response personnel, etc.
You can always find the shadow of Shioan or his men.
"..."
Oyafune Monaka stopped talking.
The secretary who knows her well understands how much helplessness is buried under this patience.
After a long time, Oyafune Monaka sighed softly and spoke again.
"...How are the two Level 5 children doing?"
Although she was not present at the battle at that time, the changes in the weather and the damage to the streets could be felt from a distance even if she was not there.
This is one of the reasons why Oyafune has been reluctant to use 'force'.
"Well, the news from the ward is that the 'second one' has no signs of waking up yet, but his vital signs are all normal. The doctors speculate that he may have been affected by long-term freezing, and... from the brain waves
From the graphic display, it looks like he's been having nightmares."
The secretary turned the document in his hand to the next page and then reported the report.
"As for the girl who was newly appointed as the "fifth", she has returned to her normal life and there are no other changes."
"No other unrelated persons were injured. The reconstruction of the underground shopping area is proceeding in an orderly manner, and it is expected to be restored to its previous appearance within a week."
In other words.
No one was harmed except the culprits and various damages to property.
Simply unbelievable.
The secretary raised his head and looked at Oyafune Monaka, who also turned around in surprise.
The old woman took the report from the little man's hand and looked at it carefully.
(...Is this your answer...)
Oyafune murmured to himself.
Although she didn't know how 'she' did it, there was no doubt that this was the result she most wanted to see.
The methodology that originally existed only in ideals is now before our eyes.
Are you still going to back down?
It was as if there was a silent question lingering.
Faced with such an ‘invitation’.
Oyafune Monaka couldn't remain indifferent any longer.
Her arms gradually used strength to grab the documents and plans in front of her, and then crumpled them into a ball of waste paper.
If she continues as before, she won't be able to protect anyone in the end.
No matter her daughter or those who trust her, they are just living in the peace gained by their own compromise.
At this moment, the old woman who decided to retreat behind the scenes finally figured it out.
She picked up the coat on her seat and walked out of the room quickly.
Act vigorously and resolutely.
The secretary, who had been looking forward to today, had tears in her eyes.
How long has it been.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such an Oyafune director.
He looked at the photo of the girl on the report.
His eyes were full of gratitude.
…
…
Chaoan's mood could not calm down for a long time.
The place where he is now is a specialized defensive underground building that was built at a large cost. In terms of weapons and armor thickness alone, it is almost more adequate than a strategic fortress.
In the past, it was only here that Chaoan could arrange work with confidence.
But now, the sense of security it brought is constantly being lost.
If you want to talk about the reasons, they have actually been written down on the report on the desk.
Chao An still couldn't figure it out.
What step went wrong that turned such a promising start into what it is now.
Welcome troops.
Intelligence officers placed in the police force.
There are even dark parts that get involved.
So many useful chess pieces were wasted, but in the end nothing was accomplished.
After sorting out the results, the frequency of pacing back and forth on the tide bank is getting faster and faster, which is particularly clear with the support of the bulky driving armor.
His brain is working rapidly.
It doesn't matter if he failed to hinder the superpower, as long as Oyafune Monaka can understand the 'hint'.
Just like last time.
There is no need to actually attack her daughter, the more important thing is to create this intention.
Thinking of this, Chaoan's anxiety eased slightly.
After fighting with that woman for so many years, he knew exactly where the other woman's weaknesses were.
only.
Still have to prepare for the worst.
When it comes to his own safety, Chaoan never feels overly cautious.
"Sugitani, inform Minobe and the others to adjust the defense level here to the highest level before you can completely relax."
He ordered his cronies.
If it is normal, I will get a response very quickly.
Today is no exception.
"Yes."
The voice answered indeed.
only.
"But I think there is an easier way than this."
Varied--
Shiogan realized something was wrong.
Unfortunately, before he could react to this sentence and take measures, he had already lost the right to move freely.
The dark nozzle pressed against the most vulnerable part of the armor.
Crisis comes suddenly.
Rebellion? Kidnapping? Or some other reason.
Shiogan thought about many possibilities, but couldn't find one that could explain the situation at this moment.
He had no choice but to ask.
"……what do you mean?"
Sugitani said nothing, as if he was waiting for someone.
Shiogishan waited for an opportunity to contact the other part of his guard force, hoping to reverse the situation.
However, what he saw next made him even more desperate.
The last line of defense of the underground fortress was opened.
The one who walked out of it was a young girl.
"……It's you?!"
Chao An's face was stiff, and his heart sank to the bottom with these words.
All the irrational things become normal.
Yes.
Apart from the original "fifth" person, the only person who has the ability to control others quietly is the current "fifth".
The escape route was completely cut off.
The huge underground fortress instantly turned into a prison to guard him.
Thus.
All the armed tusks on the tide bank have been removed.
The next ‘stage’.
"...I leave it to you, Director Oyafune."
The girl smiled and said to the strongest negotiator in Academy City in the video.