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. If Commander wants, we can use the monitoring brand

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

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

his frown couldn't help

hoping to keep under wraps was likely the talk

now Leonel's conflict with their organization was public.

if Leonel's mysterious backing was strong enough, they might not give

break out into a cold

while, Scithe's frown

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

a problem that he had come here personally. But, there was good news as

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

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

be doing an inspection on this branch for the next while. Do as you usually

officers and disappeared down the corridor, leaving

there a

He looked more like a wounded pup who had been abandoned

"..."

she too was

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

only used 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 as we

It seemed that he too had already thought of

him in an above board manner without bending or violating any rules,

him secretly. The only chance is to use the

"... Agreed."