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.

recent information we have of him is that he has left the city. If Commander wants, we can use the monitoring

Though they branded him, that was a matter of convenience rather than necessity. They knew well that the matter was an inconvenience to Leonel and also knew that it was unnecessary

expected that someone like Scithe would personally descend

story, his frown couldn't help but

had been hoping to keep under wraps was likely the talk

Leonel's conflict with their organization was public. There was no getting rid

if there 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

and Fin to break out into a cold sweat,

while, Scithe's frown smoothed

others could use him as a scapegoat, why couldn't he do the same? Who said he had to

he had come

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 and watertight as they could

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

inspection on this branch for the next while. Do as you

that, Scithe walked by the two officers and disappeared down the corridor, leaving the two of

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

seen. He looked more like a wounded

"..."

while. Clearly, she too was

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

that Commander

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

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 there's a chance we can

him secretly. The only

"... Agreed."