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.

we have of him is that he has left the city. If Commander wants, we

They knew well that the matter was an inconvenience to Leonel and also knew that it was unnecessary to go so far, but

someone like Scithe would personally descend for someone they

the story, his frown couldn't

had been hoping to keep under wraps was likely the talk of much of the

that now Leonel's conflict with their

there was no direct evidence, if Leonel's mysterious backing was strong enough, they might not give a damn and kill those

break out into a cold

while, Scithe's frown

as a scapegoat, why couldn't he do

he had come here personally. But, there was good

come through a private port. 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 were the only ones with direct contact and interaction with Leonel as well. This made things as perfect

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

on this branch

officers and disappeared down the corridor,

this information. Was there a hidden

nowhere to be seen. He looked more like a wounded pup who had been abandoned by

"..."

she too was confused. In the end, she

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

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

already thought

This is still an 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

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

"... Agreed."