「...I feel like I've heard this story
somewhere before...」
「We're nothing like all of you. The
size, the unity, the power we have...」
「W-we get along well with each other
too」
This is Aika.
Kaname sniffed at her when she argued
that this was the only point she would not concede. But then she gives Aika a
somewhat cold stare.
**a
「Then, would you be willing to die for
him?」
「Eh...」
「I could die anytime. Whenever Master
tells me to die」
She sounded euphoric.
As if it was her joy to die for her
master.
It was hard to believe that she was
lying. Even if Chihiro looked into her eyes and used [Mind Reading], he
couldn't read any deception in her mind. So...
――She was serious.
Kaname is seriously devoted to her
master, Fukami Kaito. She will do whatever he commands, for whatever reason.
It's almost fanaticism.
Even Chihiro was once told by Riko
and others that they would die if he left them. But if he ordered them to die,
they would say "No way". It is natural, and it is normal for them to
say so.
But because of this, he understands
the depth of Kaname's loyalty.
If Kaname is like that, is it
possible that all members of [Absolute] are like her?
「...Is your group a criminal
organization?」
If it was an organization, it must be
business-related because Kaede mentioned the name at that time.
And the reason why she went to the
principal's office may have been to ask for some kind of consultation about the
organization.
If it is an organization that the
police are wary of, then...
「No, it's not. We get along well with
the police. Basically, we're an organization that does everything for them」
「I see. As long as there's a request,
legal or illegal, your organization will take care of it, huh?」
「Huh~? Who was it that was trying to
get into Master's business in the old days?」
「That was when I was in elementary
school!」
Kaname and Hana glare at each other.
It seems that the two do not get
along well, even though they have known each other for a long time. Maybe it is
because of their different positions, or Kaname's personality, or both.
In any case, Chihiro proceeds with
the story.
「So, Ibusuki-san, why did you come to
me?」
Considering the fact that he was
forced to fight Kamishiro at the Miss Contest as an investigation into his
abilities――.
「Declaration of war, or something?」
「Really!?」
Chihiro's question was answered with
a smile by Kaname.
「No way, we can crush all of you
anytime we want to. So, we are not thinking of such a trivial thing」
「Then why?」
「To determine your power and report
back to Master. To determine if you are suitable to be a member of Master」
「You want me to join you?」
「Yes. It seems you and Master have
some similarities. Master thought it would be more convenient for him if he
made you his subordinate. But from my point of view, you are not even close to
Master」
It seems that the Fukami Kaito has
enslaved a number of women.
He also organizes and manages an
organization of enslaved women. According to Kaname, his influence extends to
police organizations and criminals. In other word...
――The organization is powerful and
protects its members.
In a way, this is a clear example of
what Chihiro is looking for, a way to protect his life with Maria and the
others.
「So, what is your decision,
Ibusuki-san?」
「I think he has passed the test, at
least. Well, it's up to Master to decide after hearing my report」
「So, you're just an errand boy」
「I wish you said that I've been
entrusted with an important reconnaissance mission」
Kaname's tone is light.
Perhaps she is confident enough in
her own abilities.
Asking such a person is a little
frightening, but...
「What if I refuse?」
At that, Kaname's eyes lit up.
「Master has given me no orders beyond
reconnaissance. But at least let me show you what I can do」
「Ibusuki-san alone?」
「 I don't care how much the difference
in strength is. Because, my ally is my ally, and my enemy is my ally」
She made the statement with dignity.
But Chihiro had no idea what she was going to do, as she did not even get up from
her chair.
However, Hana was the one who raised
her voice as if she had realized what was going on.
「...No way」
「Yes, that's right」
It's a little late for that, Kaname
added.
**b
「My ability is [Terminal] (端末). It is an ability to use other person's
ability」
「...」
Terminal.
In terms of using another person's
ability, it is similar to Hana's [Looting]. The difference is that the original
owner does not lose his/her ability.
Moreover, there is a difference from
just copying. Perhaps, Kaname's ability also belongs to "someone".
For example, if [Terminal] uses
Chihiro's [Domination], then is the master will be Chihiro?
But, now, what she uses?
「The more you recognize my voice, my
figure, and my presence, the more you will not be able to resist me. Though I, a C-ranked person, cannot fully reproduce Master's power -
you all here have already heard my voice enough, haven't you?」
It seems that this had been planned
from the time of the MissCon.
Everyone here was present at that
time and recognized Kaname's voice and figure. In addition, there is the
conversation that had just taken place.
Chihiro doesn't know how much force
Kaname can exert with her ability, but since she explained confidently, she
must have judged that it was enough at least.
「Huh!?」
In that case, she is ahead of
everybody else.
If there is no way to resist,
everyone has to move before being ordered to do anything.
So, Chihiro got up from his seat and
was about to walk around to Kaname's place until Yotsuba grabbed his arm and
held him back.
「...Master」
She shakes her head and says no more.
And Chihiro realized.
――No way.
Even if there's no order, they still
can't disobey? Is Kaname so powerful that she could stop others from harming
Fukami Kaito ahead?
After he thought so and couldn't
force Yotsuba away, Chihiro stopped.
He looks around the living room.
No one says anything. And they looked
at Chihiro without saying a word.
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