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.

of him is that he has left the city.

these two Officers hadn't 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 inconvenience

like Scithe would personally descend for someone they put no

Scithe heard the story, his frown couldn't help but

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

Leonel's conflict with

might not give a damn and kill those responsible anyway. This was the kind of power true strength could give

to break out into a cold sweat, even

a while, Scithe's frown smoothed

he do the same? Who said he

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

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

suddenly spoke. "Make sure to monitor him closely, very closely. Should he show any signs

doing an inspection on this branch for the next

and disappeared down the corridor, leaving the two

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

He looked more like a wounded pup who

"..."

Clearly, she too was confused. In the

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 already had

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

It seemed that he too had already thought of this, it was just that he didn't want

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

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

"... Agreed."