Chapter 481: Dark Tide
They specified that I should attend the meeting…
On the small path outside the school gate in the evening, a skinny girl was slowly walking home with her backpack. However, her mind was occupied with the murmurs from Kurokawa Iori, who had spoken just before she left.
Kurokawa Iori was usually very swift, but the missions assigned this time were extremely dangerous. Nonetheless, she never broke her promises, and the rewards had not changed either. This time, the girl’s main objective had also been achieved.
Her boss had already given her new challenging tasks that she couldn’t refuse. From the information she possessed, the meeting appeared to be of a significant level, but due to its confidentiality, she would need to attend together with others.
As for the indication from this large organization known as Kurokawa, she had some guesses about it. As an executive with a certain connection to her, combined with the fact that Kurokawa appeared quite distinct from the more familiar figures, she couldn’t help but speculate.
If there was something to be addressed, they would likely come looking for her directly, just like last time when despite her only having crossed paths briefly, she had decisively contributed to the success of that mission.
Considering this, her being called in this time might imply that they wanted to supplement her from another angle. Speaking quietly could place her in a precarious position, and given her return, it might not have been favorable—not the way Kazumi was presenting herself. Being summoned could imply that something urgent needed to be addressed.
She took a deep breath, rubbed her forehead, and couldn’t help but sigh, feeling a sense of melancholy. Things were supposed to be more straightforward, but Kurokawa had shown her this odd side of herself, and yet she was the only one capable of handling such a situation.
What she desired was clear, even if she still viewed her boss as authoritative. Emotions naturally fluctuated, and on another front, there were arising problems. The only thing she could contemplate was the current state of affairs.
She needed to exhibit the right characteristics that could be approved by Andre. Was there a way out from Kurokawa Iori? Or was it tied to Extreme Cold?
She was forcibly suppressing herself. She could see herself, needing to move forward. None of the other girls wanted to be involved because their strengths weren’t sufficient, yet there were issues within the organization.
The girl was driven by beauty. It felt as if she were seeking out the weak. What was faint?
In most scenarios, the significant actions relied on Kazumi. In this context, her own lack of strength hindered her further.
The capacity to control power ultimately brought more strings attached. The more she spoke, especially in circumstances where her abilities held substantial weight, the more she was ensnared purely by her perspective.
Now, all sorts of activities were being conducted within the organization. Each one confirmed that a storm was brewing.
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Surrounding activities revolved around the combat sequence above the executives, geared towards a potential rescue. At this critical moment, the girl, with her petite frame, could hardly be perceived as an obstacle; she was acutely aware of her motive. Last time, the mission had involved the Ghost Gate, and she had faced significant repercussions from that. She was no longer misunderstood; her abilities had drawn attention to herself.
Possessing a strategic mindset, she could quickly garner their interest. Attaining quality human potential or assisting a rising star naturally uplifted her status. Adding these three points together, she found herself under the watchful eyes of certain individuals within the organization.
This hero facing the enemy could determine her access to resources this time, permitting her rise to a new level. Now, she contemplated what path those resources would guide her towards.
