Chapter 381: Isn’t the leader of a villain organization a normal person?
“How are things going.”
The other end of the screen was filled with deep darkness, yet it seemed to have a strange rhythm, emitting a captivating and eerie fluctuation. A deep yet magnetic voice came from that side.
“Reporting to Master Kuromon, all preparations are complete. The Association’s field of vision has been completely drawn to Hokuto and several places in Kyoto. The designated personnel have all been selected, and we are just waiting for your order.”
In front of the highest leader of the [Dark] Organization, Kurokawa Iori put away his previous frenzy and madness, calmly and meticulously replying about the arrangements for the previous plan.
“Well, as expected of you, Kurokawa.”
Listening to the detailed and serious report, the darkness on the other side of the screen nodded with satisfaction and praised.
“Everything is just for your goals, Master.”
Kurokawa Iori lowered his head, offering his highest level of loyalty to the man who saved him when the world abandoned him.
“There’s no need to say more between us. Do you have enough manpower? I remember Kyoto was cleaned up by the Association before. If you don’t have enough, I’ll send some people to help you.”
“We have enough. The core members are still here. Those who were cleared out were just some peripheral members and some of the [Skin]. The entire operation will not be affected.”
Kurokawa Iori raised his head, his eyes flashing with seriousness, and replied.
“Well, if you encounter any insurmountable trouble, just contact Kirie directly. I’ve already spoken to her, and she won’t cause trouble with you at this critical juncture.”
“That way, there should be no problem.”
The leader Kuromon’s words caused Kurokawa Iori’s face to show a few unnatural expressions. But no matter what, putting aside Kirie’s extremely unpleasant personality, her abilities were enough to match the title of an executive, and she was especially useful in operations that were not frontal battles.
“Then, during the subsequent operation, I’ll also have to trouble you to take your subordinates to help. I remember you had a very good newcomer under you, wasn’t her name [Coffin]? Wasn’t it her help that allowed Masashi Sakuraba to recover his strength?”
As if knowing his subordinate’s usual dislike for fighting, but now due to the Association’s long-term suppression, the organization’s manpower was indeed insufficient at this time. He could only hope that Kurokawa Iori could step up at this time.
“Yes, her abilities are somewhat similar to Masashi Sakuraba’s, and she can control the power from the [Underworld].”
Kurokawa Iori nodded, but then seemed to think of something, and his face showed a rare look of difficulty. He looked at the darkness on the screen, paused, and then spoke.
“Master Kuromon…”
“What?”
“[Coffin]’s abilities are very special, and her potential is great. If she dies in a mission like this…”
The handsome face twisted stiffly a few times. Even Kurokawa Iori himself didn’t know how long it had been since he had said words like this. But considering that this mission would definitely involve a head-on confrontation with the Association, he couldn’t help but speak.
“Hahahahahahahaha.”
Kurokawa Iori’s words caused silence on the other end of the screen for a few seconds, followed by a burst of hearty laughter.
“I really didn’t expect this, Kurokawa, for you to say something like that. Is there really a newcomer who is so outstanding? Even you care so much.”
The pure black screen showed obvious shaking, as if the person on the other side of the screen was hitting the table.
“If she can grow, she can replace me, and even do better than me. After all, Master, you know that I’m not very good at fighting.”
Looking at the screen with a determined gaze, Kurokawa Iori did not seem to feel embarrassed about his suggestion, which carried personal feelings. Putting aside the filter brought by his special feelings, Kazumi’s abilities and potential were indeed worthy of him doing so.
Powerful ability attributes and not weak capabilities, combat thinking and keen combat intuition as calm as a robot, and terrifying decision-making ability. If under the same conditions of ability, Kurokawa Iori really believed that he could not make choices like Kazumi.
“Oh, if you can give such a high evaluation, then I really can’t treat her as an ordinary newcomer.”
“Then how about this, have her take some people to help Andre. He needs strong assistance over there. As for you, you need to go to the side that Masashi Sakuraba is in charge of, as he doesn’t have enough followers under him.”
Master Kuromon thought for a moment and gave a decision that sounded completely wrong.
“Thank you, Master Kuromon.”
Kurokawa Iori readily accepted the arrangement, because after hearing the name of another executive like himself, he knew that this was indeed the most appropriate arrangement.
After all, neither he nor Masashi Sakuraba were ability users who were good at fighting. Although the combat pressure they faced would be smaller, when it came to actual combat, it was difficult to fully protect someone with their abilities alone.
And that guy, who was more like a spy sent by the Heroes Association from the inside out, had an eerie record of zero deaths among his subordinates. This was a clear stream among the executives, whose kill counts far exceeded their mission casualties, making him seem not like a local.
“It’s nothing, but this makes me curious about this newcomer. Prepare a report of her information for me later.”
“Yes.”
Kurokawa Iori had already anticipated the leader’s curiosity and had even prepared himself long ago to help Kazumi improve her abilities.
After all, even if they were both monsters, they needed to reach their own heights to be qualified to stand with him.
“Well, report any situation immediately, and act after receiving my message.”
The screen flickered twice, as if it had been disconnected from the other end, but quickly flashed back.
“By the way, although I trust you the most, I still have to say it. Keep a low profile recently, don’t let the Association notice. When Masashi Sakuraba’s abilities recover, it will be almost time to start the plan.”
“Yes…”
Looking at the computer screen that had gone dark again, Kurokawa Iori lowered his head and fell into silence.
Then, the human head directly exploded, twisting and intertwining into a bloody giant hammer, smashing fiercely towards the pillar supporting the computer screen.
…
On the other side, in Kazumi’s dilapidated bedroom.
The girl, who had just finished bathing, walked into the bedroom with her wet hair. Without even drying the water on her hands, she hurried towards the table where her mobile phone was placed.
She casually wiped her hands on the towel, then quickly picked up her phone and opened the chat software. Seeing several messages sent to her with satisfaction, she replied with a smiley emoji, then put down her phone, intending to dry herself and change into her pajamas.
“Gurgle gurgle gurgle—”
And when the girl changed her clothes and was about to check her phone again, accompanied by that somewhat eerie cell phone ringtone, a familiar name appeared on the phone screen, which was somewhat unexpected for Kazumi.
(Ps: Classic Hetuan debate until late at night, damn it.)
