episode_0142

When she woke up in the morning, No. 13 was nowhere to be seen in Rahe’s room.

She was the only one in the room.

When she woke up, the bed and her entire body were messy in several ways, but strangely, it didn’t bother her.

“……?”

Anyway.

For some reason, her breasts felt a little strange inside.

As if something had solidified within them.

As if a lump had formed inside.

Or perhaps it was itchy, and also a stifling feeling.

Was it because of the therapy she received yesterday?

‘My breasts aren’t getting bigger, are they…?’

Her breasts getting any bigger wasn’t good news. She already felt somewhat uncomfortable when moving around.

After washing up, she stood in front of the mirror and subtly lifted her breasts, observing them.

Had they gotten bigger? She wasn’t sure. However, there didn’t seem to be any noticeable change at a glance.

More than that, it bothered her that her nipples were erect for no reason.

When she lightly touched them, she involuntarily let out a strange sound, a squeak.

Both her breasts and nipples had become quite sensitive.

It felt as if her nipples had turned into clitorises.

While it bothered her, it wasn’t enough to cause significant problems in her daily life.

She carefully put on her underwear, being careful not to stimulate her sensitive nipples, then replaced the soiled bed and comforter with the spare she had prepared.

‘Tonight, I’ll have to go to a self-service laundromat.’

It was a bit troublesome, but her washing machine at home was small, so there was no choice.

After finishing her simple preparations, she went to work.

She arrived at work a little later than usual, but since she normally arrived excessively early, it wasn’t considered being late.

Nevertheless, perhaps seeing Rahe arrive at this time was refreshing, as Spade, whom she met in the hallway, looked surprised for a moment before belatedly saluting.

“Captain-nim, good morning. You seem to be in a good mood somehow.”

“Hello Spade, good morning. …Do I seem that way?”

After returning Spade’s salute, she entered her captain’s office.

Gradually, the strange feeling in her breasts, which had been bothering her, almost stopped bothering her. Had she adapted?

Furthermore, what Spade had said, and she also felt a little elated.

Was this also an effect of the therapy?

‘By the way, what did I do yesterday…?’

She remembered the Administrator-nim visiting her home. And also recommending therapy to help with relaxation.

But she couldn’t quite remember the details of the therapy itself. What exactly had happened?

But it wasn’t a bad feeling.

While the strange feeling in her breasts bothered her, it was fine if she thought of it as growing pains for her body to get better.

Honestly, when he first recommended the therapy, she thought it was a bit suspicious, but after experiencing it herself, it seemed good.

When would the next relaxation session be?

Just a little, but she was looking forward to it….

* * *

‘Captain-nim Rahe, she seemed to be in a good mood.’

Spade recalled Captain-nim Rahe’s uncommon expression that she had seen just moments ago.

Captain-nim Rahe was a superior she deeply respected.

But she was always enveloped in a solemn atmosphere, with a stern and serious face, making her feel difficult to approach.

However, recently, Captain-nim Rahe seemed a little easier to approach. Her aura had softened, so to speak. Or perhaps mellowed.

It wasn’t a bad thing, but Spade didn’t like that Captain-nim Rahe had become that way ever since that annoying man came to this unit.

Administrator No. 13 seemed to maintain a close relationship with all the members of the Seventh Unit, but he still seemed to have a more special relationship with Captain Rahe.

Even to a third party, they often looked sweet and affectionate.

More than anything, when she was next to No. 13, Captain-nim Rahe… her face would become like that of a woman.

‘…Annoying.’

It wasn’t that Captain-nim Rahe was annoying.

It was just infuriating that the person she respected would make such a face because of No. 13.

With each passing day, she became more certain.

The certainty that he could never be trusted.

Spade trusted Captain Rahe, and therefore, if she trusted someone, Spade wanted to trust them too.

But Spade’s gut feeling whispered that she shouldn’t.

As expected, that man, he was the one she couldn’t trust.

Yet, even when she tried to tail him, she found no circumstances to suggest he was untrustworthy.

There was also the question of whether it was truly right to suspect him based solely on intuition without any basis.

“That’s why I want to ask for help like this. There’s no good solution just by agonizing over it by myself.”

Therefore, after much deliberation, Spade decided to seek an ally.

A woman who was as objective as possible, seemed to have little contact with No. 13, and most importantly, possessed calm and reliable intelligence.

“I understand what you’re saying, Spade-ssi. And I believe it’s a feeling that should never be ignored.”

“Then shall we think about it together? I don’t know how much I can help, but it will be better than suffering alone, at least.”

“To resolve Spade-ssi’s concerns, I, Apple, though inadequate, will do my best.”

The hero with round glasses and braided pigtails.

Apple readily accepted Spade’s consultation without dismissing it.

* * *

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A new official document arrived from the Villain Alliance, which had been quiet for a while.

The content was that they would receive a large quantity of weapons and drugs from the villain organization, ‘Abyss.’

For Abyss, it wasn’t a bad deal.

Since it seemed they intended to pay reliably in the name of the Alliance.

But with an uneasy feeling, Violet, the boss of Abyss, was deep in thought with a serious expression.

It was while Violet was lost in thought that No. 13 arrived.

“Boss, I’m back. Nothing unusual happened, right?”

“…You went to the Seventh Unit again?”

“Ah~ well, yes, I guess so?”

No. 13 replied, stealing a glance.

In case he was scolded for playing around too much.

But the words of criticism he had worried about did not come.

Instead, an unexpected question came.

“No. 13. How’s the Seventh Unit?”

“How do you mean, ‘how’s’…?”

“Well. How should I put it.”

Violet pondered for a moment, then added.

“Even trivial things are fine, just tell me anything. Things that happened in the Seventh Unit. The people in the Seventh Unit. Anything.”

Why was she suddenly asking such a thing?

While he was somewhat puzzled, she didn’t seem to be trying to condemn him.

No. 13 pulled up a chair and sat down, then obediently began to speak as commanded.

There wasn’t much to tell, really.

She would already know about the members of the Seventh Unit and their individual specialties. He was already submitting reports twice a week about any special incidents or the progress of their subjugation.

Ultimately, No. 13’s story continued with trivial or personal matters that wouldn’t be included in a report. At one point, he didn’t know what else to say, so he even started talking about each individual’s peculiar sexual habits and quirks.

When it got to this point, Violet sent him an overtly scornful gaze, so he restrained himself midway.

Unfortunately, the relationship between No. 13 and the Seventh Unit was one of sworn enemies, villains and heroes, and a one-sided master-slave relationship formed through a brainwashing drug.

Since they weren’t friends, he wasn’t particularly interested in their personal matters.

Perhaps he should have shown a little more interest….

“No. 13, what do you think about those women?”

“How do you mean, ‘what do I think’?”

“You almost died because of those women, didn’t you? Do you ever think about wanting revenge?”

“…It wasn’t that I didn’t have such thoughts. So, well… with the idea of paying them back for what they did to me, I punished them plenty.”

“Have you never thought about killing them?”

No. 13 had almost died several times because of the heroes of the Seventh Unit.

If he hadn’t originally possessed the power of ‘resurrection,’ he wouldn’t be here now.

So, it wasn’t strange to think of paying them back in kind for almost dying.

But he hadn’t even thought of such a thing from the start.

Because for No. 13, it was far more enjoyable and profitable to use them as sex slaves and living sex toys, as he was now, rather than taking their lives.

And he thought this way was much better for the Seventh Unit too.

Above all, although he was a villain and an awakener, he wasn’t even prepared to take a human life.

Perhaps reading No. 13’s expression, Violet smiled bitterly and waved her hand.

“No, I asked the wrong question just now. I understand No. 13’s feelings, for now. Anyway, I know you’re a coward who can’t bear to see someone truly suffer, even when it comes to revenge. Murder? You don’t even have the guts for that.”

“…No, it’s not that I don’t have guts, you know? You underestimate people too much.”

“Enough. Murder, in the first place, goes against our organization’s policy. Rather, it’s a relief that No. 13 isn’t burning with vengeance and thinking about such things. I only asked in that sense.”

Following this, Violet spoke about the newly issued Alliance directive.

They wanted a supply of weapons and drugs produced by Dorothy.

Dorothy was a renowned and excellent scientist even within the villain industry, and the armaments and drugs she developed would not be lacking even if they were from the distant future.

By deploying the products she developed, the tide of war would dramatically change.

And they weren’t asking for these things for free; they intended to purchase them for a fair price.

If this deal went well, the organization’s financial situation would become much more affluent.

Furthermore, by accepting the Alliance’s directive, ‘Abyss’s position within the Alliance would become even more solidified.

If they gained a position of greater influence within the Alliance, which was a gathering of core villains, the Boss’s desires would be able to be achieved more easily.

It was good news. That’s what he thought.

“I intend to refuse this proposal.”

However, Violet’s answer was unexpected.

“Uh… Boss? Really?”

“Yes. This directive is too suspicious. No matter how I look at it, it just looks like they’re preparing for war. Our organization prioritizes human life. Unless it’s to defend themselves, I don’t want to provide weapons for them to start a war.”

“But we might fall out of favor with the Alliance again. Just recently, they picked a fight with us, and our organization almost disintegrated.”

“That’s why I’m telling you. I’ll also tell the Chief of Staff and Dorothy. That we might be at a disadvantage again, that we might suffer some disadvantages, and ask if they’re okay with that.”

There’s no need to hear their answer. They will both nod their heads and say it’s no problem.

“Anyway, I don’t know what they’re thinking on their side. But if they’re trying to start a war in the near future, we can’t just stand by.”

With boss-like dignity, Violet issued a new directive to No. 13.

“I’ll have the Chief of Staff investigate what the Alliance is scheming. No. 13, you also conduct an investigation on the hero side. And in case of an unforeseen situation, prepare so that casualties can be minimized on both the villain and hero sides. …You can do that, right?”

“Aye, boss. I will obey your command.”

Having received the command, No. 13 stood up with a willing smile.