Chapter Index

    ‘As I thought, there’s something suspicious….’

    Ashe, the leader of Squad 4, strode out of the Squad 7 leader’s office.

    She had told Rahe just moments ago that she trusted her and had no doubts, but that didn’t mean she had truly cast aside all suspicion.

    She hadn’t found anything strange about Rahe.

    Rahe wasn’t acting, nor did she give off the feeling that she was hiding something.

    Though considered less capable than Rahe, Ashe was also a promising Hero Squad leader.

    Having met many people in her position, she was confident in her judgment.

    But the opponent was Rahe.

    More outstanding than anyone, more perfect than anyone, flawless, wise, and intelligent—a once-in-a-lifetime genius.

    As such, she couldn’t blindly trust her own instincts.

    If Rahe was trying to hide something, she could easily prevent Ashe from noticing.

    Therefore, trying to extract something from Rahe would only be a waste of time.

    ‘So, I looked around this base for now.’

    Thus, Ashe realized early on that it was impossible to get anything out of Rahe directly.

    And so, she ended up rummaging through various parts of Squad 7’s base as she pleased.

    Of course, it could be problematic for the leader of another squad to arbitrarily investigate the base, so she used her 【Time Manipulation】 ability for the investigation.

    She stopped time and conducted the investigation without anyone’s gaze or surveillance.

    Excluding the 30 minutes she spent making coffee to avoid suspicion at the end, it felt like she had been investigating for about 6 hours.

    ‘The reason I bothered to make coffee as an excuse is because Rahe would be able to tell if I used magic or not.’

    The monstrous Rahe could tell at a glance whether Ashe had stopped time or not.

    Therefore, if she had carelessly used her ability to look around the base, she could have been caught, so she used the excuse of making coffee.

    …Though Rahe might have already seen through that trick.

    ‘Useless thoughts. If I start thinking that Rahe can see through everything, I won’t be able to do anything.’

    Currently, Squad 7, and its leader Rahe, are under suspicion.

    This suspicion came to light because Squad 4 often collaborates with Squad 7, and their subordinates are friendly with each other.

    Squad 7 is suspected of—colluding with villains.

    It is believed that they have collusion or some kind of exchange with villains.

    It is unknown whether a certain squad member is in a collusive relationship with a villain or whether Rahe is involved.

    However, one subordinate claims to have heard such a story from a member of Squad 7, and another claims to have directly witnessed someone among the members contacting a certain villain.

    This means the suspicion is quite reasonable.

    Heroes colluding with villains.

    Even more so, when heroes are supposed to be responsible for the image of Awakened ones.

    Furthermore, the most outstanding, strongest, and most charismatic hero in the Korean Hero Association, Rahe, is said to be involved.

    That is unacceptable and should not be tolerated.

    “……And, I got a clue.”

    Written documents, suspicious things in the room, the presence or absence of a basement, etc.

    While considering all sorts of possibilities and quickly investigating, Ashe discovered a peculiar trace.

    It seemed someone had tried to clean up, but there were traces that someone other than a member of Squad 7 had been in this base.

    In addition, she confirmed that there were no meeting records that Rahe would usually leave behind, and she found suspicious messages.

    There are traces that cannot be completely hidden.

    There is evidence that cannot be completely hidden.

    Finally, Ashe used her ability to make sure.

    Ashe’s 【Time Manipulation】 magic can not only stop time but also show past events.

    ‘……If that had worked, things would have been easier.’

    But Rahe is aware of this ability as well.

    Perhaps that’s why measures had been taken to prevent anyone from freely extracting memories.

    Only Rahe, a peer from the same class as her, and the Squad 3 leader knew about her ability and how to counter it.

    So, the only one who could have done that is Rahe.

    To prevent memories from being extracted.

    To prevent the truth from being discovered.

    ‘What on earth are you hiding?’

    ‘…Rahe, why on earth would you…!’

    A colleague who is more perfect than anyone, more flawless than anyone, and more capable than anyone.

    Also, someone who loves justice more than anyone else, someone you can trust and rely on.

    That’s Rahe.

    But the fact that something is bothering her is hard to believe no matter what.

    ‘……Still, it’s not certain yet. Of course, I think it’s about 90% certain.’

    For now, she needs to go back to the base and review it again.

    Forcing herself to push away and reject the unbelievable fact, Ashe heads towards the exit of the Squad 7 base.

    And soon, Ashe’s steps came to a halt.

    “……Who are you?”

    At the end of the passage to exit the base.

    Blocking the way were two members of Squad 7.

    The ones blocking her were Aria and Coco.

    They were standing in the passage as if they had been waiting for Ashe.

    * * *

    “Excuse me, Squad Leader Ashe. Would you be willing to spare a moment of your time?”

    “Hmm? My time is quite valuable.”

    “It won’t take long, so I implore you.”

    Although her attitude was calm, Ashe had no choice but to hesitate, as the matter seemed important.

    As if to help Ashe make a decision, Aria added.

    “Squad Leader Rahe already knows everything you’ve done and what you’ve noticed.”

    “…….”

    “It wouldn’t be difficult for you to ignore me and leave this place, Squad Leader Ashe. With your magic, neither I nor Coco here would be able to catch you. But that doesn’t mean that no one would be able to chase you.”

    It was a bold threat.

    That if she ignored them and passed by, Rahe would come for her.

    In a game of tag, 【Time Manipulation】 magic is undoubtedly an overpowered ability.

    But strangely enough, even with such an overpowered ability, she wasn’t confident that she could escape Rahe’s grasp.

    In the end, Ashe surrendered.

    “…I have no choice. I have to listen.”

    “Thank you. Please rest assured that it will not harm you or Squad 4 in any way.”

    Aria bowed to Ashe with an emotionless face and half-closed eyes.

    “Then, Coco, what I asked you to do earlier.”

    “Okay.”

    Clap!

    A cheerful sound of hands clapping.

    With that sound, Coco’s illusion unfolded as if enveloping the three of them.

    “……This is.”

    “From now on, I will show Squad Leader Ashe a brief glimpse of the future I have foreseen. …The choice that follows is yours.”

    Within the illusion created by Coco and Ashe, Aria declared in a stern and solemn voice that allowed no rebuttal.

    Ashe thought that her attitude was like that of a prophet or seer from ancient times.

    “Then——let’s begin.”

    As Aria said that, red blood streamed down from her nose….

    * * *

    …………………………………………

    ………………

    ……

    [As such, I’m afraid Squad Leader Ashe may have noticed something about Executive Officer No. 13.]

    And at that time, at the hideout of the villain organization 【Abyss】.

    No. 13, who had just asked Rahe about the Squad 4 leader, was listening to a report from Rahe shortly after.

    Apparently, the Squad 4 leader had been there when No. 13 had asked Rahe about Squad 4.

    And now, Rahe was conveying the content of the conversation with the Squad 4 leader, and above all, the fact that Squad Leader Ashe seemed to have vaguely noticed her relationship with No. 13.

    In addition, she also told him that with her ability, she could have suppressed Ashe on the spot, but at the request of her subordinate Aria, she simply let her go.

    “Okay, I understand, Rahe. Let’s keep an eye on that woman named Ashe for now.”

    [Yes, I understand, Executive Officer.]

    “Oh, you’ve made me worry unnecessarily. Hiding my whereabouts is a policy of the higher-ups, so please understand that I’m just following the rules.”

    [Yes, I know.]

    “Good, good.”

    No. 13 nodded and spoke with satisfaction.

    Then, his gaze turned downwards again.

    Below the desk where he had placed his smartphone on speakerphone.

    There, a naked Violet was kneeling between his legs, servicing his stiff, erect penis with her mouth.

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