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 use the monitoring

put much stock in Leonel. Though they branded him, that was a matter of convenience rather than necessity. They knew well that the matter was an

someone like Scithe would personally descend for someone

Scithe heard the story, his frown

been hoping to keep under wraps was likely the talk of

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

was no direct evidence, if Leonel's mysterious backing was strong enough, they might not give a damn and kill those responsible anyway. This was the

deepened, causing Thorn and Fin to break out into a cold sweat, even the

Scithe's frown

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

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

to begin with, these two were the only ones who knew about his arrival. And, coincidentally, these two

any signs of stepping out of line, don't hesitate

inspection on this branch for the next

Scithe walked by the two officers and disappeared down

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

Fin's confident sneer was nowhere to be seen. He looked more like a wounded pup who

"..."

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

to was about this Leonel character. It's clear that his goal in coming here was related to this young man.

used in special circumstances... It's obvious that Commander wants to use us as scapegoats... It's clear

at these words. It seemed that he too had already thought of this, it

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

already impossible to kill him secretly. The only chance is to

"... Agreed."