"Is that... Tobiichi Origami?"
On the top floor of a hotel in the eastern part of Tengu City, Ellen, who was processing docunts in her office, frowned slightly as she watched the white-haired girl walk quickly out of the hotel through the window.
"Is it really okay, Ike? Allowing her to act on her own like this."
"It's fine."
Westcott leaned back lazily on the sofa and answered with a relaxed and comfortable tone.
"It's rare for an excellent newcor to have such enthusiasm for work. As a boss, how could I be so tactless as to throw cold water on her? —Well, after all, with an incident like that happening, the money needed to bribe the JSDF is more than usual."
"That incident... huh?"
Seeing Westcott's uncaring attitude, Ellen sighed with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Just a few days ago, DEM's board mbers colluded to drop artificial satellites right onto Westcott and Ellen's heads.
Although the board mbers' plan ultimately failed, it should still be considered a severe situation, akin to an internal rebellion. Yet Westcott was in a great mood, as if sothing incredibly good had happened, and even clamored about thoroughly praising the mastermind behind it, Mudroch , when they got back. Although Ellen knew he was mostly joking, the fact that Westcott hadn't yet handed down specific punishnts to them made her sowhat dissatisfied.
Seemingly noticing Ellen's thoughts, Westcott spread his hands and continued.
"Alright, to be honest. I just want real combat data on Mordred. Although it has passed safety inspections, this model of Realizer has just been put into actual combat. During the fight with Witch and shooting down the satellite last ti, she still hadn't been tested at her full power. Don't you want to see, Ellen, just how far she can go?"
"Well... it's true I'm a bit interested in that too."
After pondering for a mont, Ellen also slowly nodded. Tobiichi Origami might replace Mana to beco DEM's Adeptus 2 in the future. She was also very curious to see just how strong Origami, equipped with the sister unit of her own "Pendragon," could be.
"I'm really looking forward to it. What kind of surprises will this new subordinate bring ? —If she accidentally uses too much force and eliminates all the Spirits, we might even have to step in and stop her."
"Oh? Are you serious, Ike?"
"Well, of course I'm joking."
Seeing Ellen seemingly getting a bit competitive, Ike smiled and waved his hand.
"However, the results are still sothing to look forward to. Let see just how much trouble she can cause our Ryougi Yutsuki."
"..."
Sensing the clear dissatisfaction coming from his subordinate this ti, a wicked smile appeared on Westcott's face.
"Haha, don't be so angry. My lovely Ellen.This ti, I plan to put you in charge of another target."
"Another target?"
"If Origami targets the Spirits, I'm sure Ratatoskr will co out to interfere again."
"...Are you telling to deal with Mana?"
In response, Westcott smiled and shook his head.
"Yesterday I contacted headquarters. —I had them dispatch Goetia."
"...!!"
Hearing Westcott's words, Ellen raised an eyebrow. Soon, she understood Westcott's intention.
"Is that okay? If I use Goetia, I won't be able to hold back."
"That's fine. If it gets shot down that easily, it just ans that ship was nothing much to begin with."
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The usual everyday life.
Itsuka Shido couldn't help but sigh with this thought in his heart.
Although the commotion caused by Natsumi and Kotori trying to wake him up this morning was unexpected, from another perspective, this kind of thing could already be considered part of Itsuka Shido's everyday life.
Brushing his teeth, washing his face, changing clothes, thanking Yutsuki for preparing breakfast, and then heading to school with everyone after eating.
And then...
"Today... the school received an official notice... Tobiichi-san is transferring to study in the UK..."
During the morning horoom, Tama-chan sensei's words couldn't help but make the students in the class show surprised expressions. Although Origami's unexcused absence for a period of ti had indeed made everyone sowhat concerned, no one thought she would transfer schools.
Of course, Shido and Tohka, who already knew where Origami actually went, weren't too surprised by this.
"Shido..."
"Mhm, I'm fine, Tohka."
Seeing Tohka's slightly worried expression, Shido shook his head to show he was okay.
Classes, studying, eating lunch with everyone. Shido's everyday life proceeded just like any other day.
If there was one difference, it was that after the disappearance of the girl who always took his personal belongings when he wasn't looking, secretly slipped various strange dicines into his food, and argued endlessly with Tohka in class all day... Shido felt his surroundings instantly beco much quieter.
However... it also felt a bit uncomfortable.
Looking at the empty desk to his left, Shido's expression seed sowhat complicated.
(Even though I had already ntally prepared myself. Changing from an everyday life I was once used to really isn't that easy.)
After class, Shido let out a slow sigh and walked to the door of Class 2-3.
"Um... Itsuka-kun from the class next door, right. Do you need sothing?"
Seeing Shido standing at the door, a female student walked up and asked him. Shido had t her once before while capturing Natsumi in cross-dress: Saoto Natsutake, the class representative of this class.
"Ah, excuse . Could you please call Yutsuki for ? Princess Bamboo."
"Ugh... I'm the class rep. Seriously... why has that nickna spread to the class next door too."
After sowhat aggrievedly correcting Shido's address for her, she woke up Yutsuki, who was catching up on sleep on her desk.
"Hah~ So sleepy... Yo, Shido."
Yutsuki yawned and walked up to Shido.
"Yutsuki, didn't you sleep after going back last night?"
Shido asked, sowhat worried.
"Well, don't worry about it. It's just that the teacher's lecture in this class was too boring. I couldn't help but feel sleepy listening to it."
Yutsuki waved her hand to show it was fine, then asked:
"So, Shido, what do you need for?"
"Uh... it's a bit inconvenient here. Let's go sowhere else."
Feeling the gazes from Class 2-3 full of hatred and murderous intent, saying things like "Itsuka you scum, you finally plan to extend your demonic claws here" and "If you dare bully our Onee-sama again, we'll teach you a lesson," Shido gulped with a slightly twitching mouth.
Subsequently, Shido and Yutsuki went to the school rooftop.
Yutsuki tilted her head.
"What, do you want to confess to ? Although I'm very happy, considering various reasons, I will have to refuse."
"No! Even though it's not that, I'm still very sad right now!"
Holding his heart sowhat painfully, Shido took a few deep breaths before saying with a bitter smile:
"Today, Tama-chan sensei told us during morning horoom that Origami has officially transferred schools."
Hearing this news, Yutsuki nodded as if it was exactly as she expected.
"Well, that's a matter of course. Since she has already joined DEM, she definitely wouldn't stay at this school."
"Yeah, but it's funny. Sowhere in my heart, I always thought she would just co back to school like always, argue with Tohka until they were red in the face, and give a massive headache."
Shido gave a sowhat self-deprecating, bitter smile. He looked at Yutsuki and said solemnly:
"Yutsuki, I still want to help Origami."
"As expected, that's your answer."
Hearing Shido's words, Yutsuki sighed as if she knew it was coming. Then a smile appeared on her lips, "Well, that is the Shido I know. OK! I support you. Honestly, your class has been way too peaceful these past few days, it's making even us feel awkward."
"Really? That's great, thank you, Yutsuki."
Seeing Yutsuki nod, Shido was overjoyed and hugged Yutsuki tightly, cheering.
"You're holding too close, idiot Shido. And it's too early to celebrate."
Yutsuki sighed, her face slightly flushed, and asked helplessly:
"So, you say you want to help Origami. What do you plan to do? Don't tell you haven't thought of anything at all."
"Well, although I have thought about it seriously. But as expected, I don't know how to persuade Origami to give up her revenge against Spirits."
Shido scratched his hair in distress. Honestly, as long as 'Origami's parents were killed by Spirits' remained a fact, making Origami give up her revenge was impossible.
But even so, Tohka and the others were definitely innocent.
"Anyway, I want to understand the truth from five years ago. At that ti, what exactly happened to Origami and her parents? I want to investigate and find out who killed them."
Hearing Shido's words, Yutsuki nodded in understanding.
"I see. Like the saying goes, every injustice has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. Finding the real culprit and telling Origami, to prevent her from indiscriminately killing Spirits without knowing the facts."
Shido said, sweating slightly:
"Uh... although it's subtly different. But that's roughly the feeling."
"Mhm, that's a pretty good idea for you, Shido." Yutsuki nodded in agreent, then asked, "But there's one thing. If the culprit we eventually find is Kotori-chan, or if the Spirit themselves had no other choice at the ti... what do you plan to do?"
"Uh..."
Still asking questions that hit the nail right on the head, as always, Shido thought, caught between laughing and crying. After pondering for a mont, he said lacking confidence:
"Um... we'll think of sothing else depending on the situation then. If it really cos down to it—Yutsuki-sama, please help !!"
Seeing Shido suddenly put his hands together and surrender, Yutsuki couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Pfft—alright, on account of you being very honest. Rest assured and rely on when the ti cos."
"Haha..."
"But in exchange, Shido, you have to promise one condition."
"What is it?"
"Do not use the power of an Angel against Origami."
Yutsuki said seriously.
"Strictly speaking, this should be advice. If Tohka and the others are hunted by Origami, of course you should use your power without hesitation. But in any other situation, you absolutely must not use the power of Spirits against Origami and cross swords with her."
Although Yutsuki didn't know exactly why Origami was so devoted to Shido. But undoubtedly, Shido was Origami's only emotional pillar. If he wanted to help Origami, Shido absolutely could not beco Origami's enemy.
"Mhm, I understand."
Shido nodded in understanding.
"Well. The actual reason is that if you actually fought her, you would absolutely lose to Origami."
"Hey, hey..."
Hearing Yutsuki's half-joking scolding, Shido looked caught between laughing and crying.
"Then, after school, let's go investigate the truth of the fire five years ago together. Do your best~ Shido."
"Mhm, let's do our best together, Yutsuki."
After reaching out and bumping fists, the two looked at each other and smiled.
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