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.

he has left the city. If Commander wants, we can

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 so what? Who cared

that someone like Scithe would personally descend for

story, his frown

he had been hoping to keep under

been fine, but the real problem was that now Leonel's conflict with their organization was public. There was

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

Fin to break out into a cold sweat, even

while, Scithe's

as a scapegoat, why couldn't he do the same?

that he had come here personally. But, there was good

Secondly, because he was trying to be secretive to begin with, these two were the only ones who knew about his arrival. And, coincidentally, these two

him closely, very closely. Should he show any signs of stepping

this branch for the next while.

and disappeared down the corridor, leaving the

take this information. Was there a hidden meaning? Were they supposed to take it

Fin's confident sneer was nowhere to be seen. He

"..."

while. Clearly, she too was confused. In the end, she

be a test... The first thing Commander asked about when he came to was about this Leonel character. It's clear that his goal in coming here was related to this young man. But, he became apprehensive after hearing we

in special circumstances... It's obvious that Commander wants to use us as scapegoats... It's clear that this Leonel's background isn't as simple

these words. It seemed that he too had already thought

board manner without bending or violating any rules, I think there's a chance we can turn this disaster into a chance to rise

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

"... Agreed."