"I thought we already had one."
"Well, this is a plan to continue that plan, or not... maybe?"
"Is it fun? Is it fun?"
"Yes, Hermes! It's going to be entertaining!"
"..."
"You sound like a psychopath, Miles."
That's right... every time I use Nori, I lose a piece of my sanity. Anyone who can stomach what I've seen is... not human. Just the thought of my humanity being consumed makes me tremble, but if I don't utilize my enhancement, the future for Ria and me look dim; that's the ultimate dilemma.
"Listen, the two of you! This is only a prediction but, Hitoshi will send fifty to a hundred men to create a commotion, and he'll use that confusion to assassinate the person beside Mr. Wissen."
"That's quite the premonition, Miles."
"I've already predicted the bomb, and it turned out to be true, so trust me."
"Okay? But what do we do with your 'prophecy'?"
"Since we can teleport anywhere in or near the central plaz
Nori! Talk to me to me! What the fuck is this?! Come out! Please..."Good afternoon! Master!""This isn't real, right? Mr. Wissen didn't get shot, right?""Hmm... Congratulations, master!""...""Huh?! What the fuck is wrong with you?! I'm on my knees in distress, and that's what you say?!""Ahh... so you haven't reached that stage yet. I apologize! Anyways, this is the best possible scenario, so uhh-""Mr. Wissen fucking died! How is this the best fu-""Follow my finger...""..."Why is she pointing at... the toy store... Mr. Wissen's butler... shot him?! Hahaha... W-what the fuck?"I'm sure you saw congressman's eyes; he was ready to die. Rest easy, master. It will all make sense soon.""Why can't you just tell me now?!""You've reached your daily limit, and if I tell you now, you'll get in the way.""Arghh!""I'd go home if I were- Wait! Master, why are you running?"|.
"*Snap!"He went... away...That was an... unexpected conversation. Who would've thought that bastard would have such a human side?! Of all people! Why him?!"Excuse me, sir? Is there anything wrong?"A guard shows up now?! If this man was minutes earlier, I wouldn't have to suffer anymore! Keep it in, Miles! Just head back!"Nothing, sir.""Well, you better head out now. We're closing the hall of heroes.""Did something happen?""There have been sightings of the Kuroi gang lately, and most reports say the eastern graveyard is where most they've appeared.""Ahh... so, security reasons.""Let me know if you've seen them. Certainly, you haven't?""...""I-I haven't."Why am I not telling the security! No! They can't do anything even if I tell him... No! It's not that! Was I sympathizing with Hitoshi? That bastard doesn't deserve it!"Better get moving. My juniors are coming soon."
"Miles, what's with your face? You look like you've realized something...""Sorry, Reyna! But Mr. Wissen is one genius motherfucker!""Where did that come from?"I apologize for taking this long to realize, Mr. Wissen! But I'll make it up today! If you can hear my thoughts, I want you to know that your "brother" will be apprehended! And peace will come to the Midway you cherish!"Alright, men! You know your roles! Meet with your assigned squad captains! Everyone except those in the siege department is dismissed!"I suppose that Sir Rigor will be leading the siege department. It's both reassuring and terrifying to be a subordinate of this man!|...|"Now that everyone is out, time to further discuss the details! There will be three phases to this operation! First phase! The surveillance period! It will last for three days! The goal of this stage is to gather information and provide intel for the other squads!"Well... this is ov
Now for my personal investigation... I'm near the harbor anyway, and I promise to be safe, so it shouldn't be a bad idea, right?For starters, I should ask where the actual harbor is. Hopefully, the stranger I ask is kind enough!|...|This guy by the streetlight should do!"Excuse me, sir, but may I ask where's the abandoned harbor?""Oh... what do we have here? You must be the new recruit boss is talking about."Eh? I think he's mistaking me for another person!"I think you got the wrong person, sir...""No, you're who we're waiting for! Yer' name's Miles, right?How the fuck does he know my name?! Nori! Now would be the perfect time to appear!"H-How do you know my name?!""Relax! You're infamous in the gang! Boss ordered us to keep watch around the area near the harbor because he said you'd show up!"Infamous in the gang? Boss? The connection between the two is... terrifying... Don't tell me? Thi
She hung up?! What the hell was that about?! Screw it! Let's just draw the map!So Reyna lives in this apartment, huh? She mentioned she was an orphan, so I find it hard to believe this hotel-like building is her home. But then again, if you're associated with Ms. Alice, you're instantly a millionaire."*Ring!""M-Miles?""Why'd you hang up, Reyna?""The r-room number is 402 on the f-fourth floor.""Alright, I'm coming.""W-Wait!""Why?""I'm t-taking a shower, so shut up and stay in the lobby!""That's a pain in a-""..."She hung up again! Women are a massive pain in the ass! I'm just coming over to discuss the operation! Obviously, there isn't anything else on her mind? She's supposed to be a straightforward she-gorilla with a brother complex, so what's up with her lately?|...|It's been ten fucking minutes! My patience is as thin as a strand of hair! Screw it! I'm going up!
You're amazing... Reyna.A real-life Wonderwoman, I suppose. Working three part-time jobs is inconceivable, but by her standards, it's possible.But what I still don't get is... "date with Miles?" So Sir Konstantin set me up earlier? And he's Reyna's uncle?!What could she possibly get out of a date with me? Unless... No! That can't be right! Satan would have to apologize to God before that happens! No way in hell a girl would be interested in me, let alone Reyna!I should forget I ever saw this, for Reyna's sake and mine. I should leave it on the ground...|...|"Miles, what were you about to say?""I'm h-heading out now!""Oh... well, bye! See you later!""Yeah... see you... later."Ah, fuck... why are my eyes getting teary... Again, there's nothing to cry about, Miles!Just walk away! Even if she is interested in me, I just can't see her that way!But how hard she works... that's the only thing I
Let the night shift... begin! |...| "Miles, do you know how to climb a ladder?" "Who do you think I am?" "Let us get climbing then." "L-Let me go first, Reyna." "How gentleman like..." That sarcasm! I'm going first for you're sake, you know! You're wearing a skirt, so if you go first, I'll be seeing things I shouldn't! This she-gorilla doesn't know how to be a female... |...| "Miles, aren't you nervous?" That came out of the blue... I guess it's a police operation, after all. It'd be best to calm her down. I don't want a nervous wreck as my ally. "I'm not... honestly, I'm excited!" "Eh? T-That's a weird reaction." "You never asked what I was excited for, Reyna." "W-Well, what are you excited for?" "For all of this to end." "..." "I know you're nervous, but think about who you're doing it for. It helps you calm down." "W-Who do you th
"Looks like someone needs em' manners. We the Kuroi gang! Does it ring any bells?!"Oh fuck.|...|Why is the Kuroi gang here? I didn't see them when I used Nori! It's trivial to ponder about it. Reyna and I need to escape from this situation!"Oh, ain't you that Miles kid boss been all over 'bout? Finally came to join us, huh?""Miles, what is this guy saying? You're on our side, right? You aren't going to betray the police co-""Reyna! Be quiet! I'll explain later!"Fuck me! What am I going to do now?! If I play along with these gang members, Reyna will get the wrong idea. But if I oppose Hitoshi's subordinates, we'll be in a fatal circumstance!It's a lose-lose situation, so it'd be best to pick the scenario with minimal damage.Play along with these gang members and just hope Reyna discerns that it's an act sounds risky, but it's the safest choice.Trying to apprehend three grown men is... improbable even with