Dimensional Descent

Scithe landed on the teleportation platform.

Instead of looking around toward his surroundings, he frowned for a moment and closed his eyes, slowly regaining his bearing.

Despite the fact this was a private teleportation pad in the most secretive location the organization had to offer, there were already two individuals ready to receive Scithe. Neither said a word as Scithe regained his bearings and neither did Scithe acknowledge them.

Had Leonel been there, he would have immediately recognized these two as the very same male and female pair that had branded him with the mark that now hovered over his forehead.

When Scithe finally opened his eyes, the two of them stepped forward.

"Officer Fin greets Commander."

"Officer Thorn greets Commander."

Scithe looked toward the two of them indifferently.

The title of 'Officer' was just another way of saying unranked in their organization, while these 'Officers' all referred to those above them as Commander. It was similar to how some cultures called even those unrelated to them 'Uncle' or 'Big Brother', but in this case, rather than being a polite address, it was a way of drawing a line between true members of the organization and those who weren't worthy.

"I received information that a certain Leonel Morales came through this city. You have ten minutes to get me information about his whereabouts and other pertinent information. You may leave."

Fin and Thorn froze, looking toward each other with their heads still bowed.

Scithe frowned. "What?"

He could clearly see that there was something wrong.

The male officer, Fin, looked up carefully and explained everything from start to finish.

is that he has left the

matter of convenience rather than necessity. They knew well that the matter was an inconvenience to Leonel and also knew that it was unnecessary to go so far, but

they have expected that someone like Scithe would personally descend for someone

story, his frown

this matter he had been hoping to keep under wraps was

have been fine, but the real problem was that now Leonel's conflict with their organization was public. There was no

if Leonel's mysterious backing was strong enough, they might not give a damn and kill those

out into a cold sweat, even

while, Scithe's

why couldn't he do

come here personally. But, there was good

who knew about his arrival. And, coincidentally, these two were the only ones with direct contact and interaction with Leonel as

very closely. Should he show any signs of stepping out of line, don't hesitate to punish him

an inspection on this branch for the next while.

and disappeared down the corridor, leaving the two of them

Was there a hidden meaning?

was nowhere to be seen. He looked more like a wounded pup who

"..."

while. Clearly, she too was confused.

that his goal in coming here was related to this young man. But, he became apprehensive after

Commander came through the private pad only used in special circumstances... It's obvious that Commander wants to

that he too had already thought of

opportunity." Thorn said slowly. "If we can kill this Leonel secretly, or manage to kill him in an above board manner without bending or violating any rules, I think there's a chance we

"It's already impossible to kill him secretly. The

"... Agreed."