Chapter 110 – #25 Neutralization of the 7th Division Commander (8)
Tadat, Tadadadat,
Tuung…! Shhh… !
Skipping through the ruins where there is no room to step, skillfully jumps and lands.
With each jump, the nimble beast-like body leaps lightly, advancing several meters at a time toward the spot she is aiming for.
It seems to have flown quite far.
Should I praise No. 13 for striking a blow with that much mass, or should I admire the appearance of Check, who was intact and unscathed even though it was blown so terribly?
However, without being inspired by such things, without thinking about anything else, the check jumps on a new footing with a simple thought.
――The villain is killed.
――The villain is arrested.
――Do not miss the villain.
――Kill the enemy.
With only feelings and thoughts close to a mechanical feeling, he advances as a 『Hero Check』.
Tuck, Tuck, … Chow.
And.
Not too long ago, a few seconds faster than you expected… I was finally able to reach the place she had flown from.
“…… ?”
However, seeing the scene there, he hesitated for a moment.
The abandoned factory that just flew in, the plaza in front of it.
The floor was crushed and broken because of the massive object that had appeared before.
Because one more new person was added.
“Club…?”
“Commander, you’re back.”
The club I left behind is there.
For some reason, he was standing side by side with the enemy No. 13, without paying any particular attention to it.
In both hands are the dolls I handed over a moment ago. And in No. 13’s hand, there is a syringe that must have been dropped inside the abandoned factory a while ago.
Seeing that scene, the worst-case scenario was drawn in my head at once.
A scenario where she could only be against her. In the midst of her rushing situation, she couldn’t bear to think of it.
Perhaps, #13 might have that kind of ability.
Or, it may simply be that No. 13’s speech is excellent.
In doing so, she used some method to placate the spade. Not sparing even her life her, she made it her own limb.
If so, the club that had been held for a month also… Perhaps….
“Club, you… You too…”
“I’m sorry, commander. … This is the captain’s order.”
The club is always inorganic and emotionless.
… Captain’s orders? Are you talking about Captain Rahe?
What kind of order did you receive… No no, now is not the time to think about such things.
‘…… Although my magic power is hitting rock bottom.’
Boooung-
Check swung the stick in his hand with a graceful movement, as if dancing, and took a stance.
Whatever it is, you have to deal with the club as it is now.
If the club is as strong as the spades, the chances are slim.
‘Should I run away?’
‘… No, no.’
However, if there is one thing to note, the club is obviously lacking in experience.
Plus, her specialty is specializing in long-distance interception … So, it is not suitable for close-range combat.
Then.
By aiming for a sufficient gap, it would be possible to end the life of one person in the thirteenth.
‘Resurrection isn’t infinite either.’
‘Looks like he’s used up all his mana with that thing from a little while ago.’
Although his magic power had hit rock bottom, he was already close to the limit in many ways.
Even so, Check doesn’t lose his fighting spirit at all and keeps a distance while looking at the two.
Steadfastly, he slowly approached in that state, preparing for a blow that would end his breath in his in one breath.
The distance between each other is already about ten steps.
The distance gets closer like this, six… No, when it was about five steps.
Immediately after that, I will run with all my might and deliver a lethal blow.
Check thinks so, and he proceeds vigilantly, paying full attention.
And even with that check’s attitude, the club still sticks to their expressionless face his.
Number 13, who was standing next to him, smiled happily and spoke to Check.
“Hey, I’m also the unit commander. I was really scared. I thought it was the end here. … Although it’s something I’ve been thinking about a few times lately.”
“Anyway, check. Until here. It’s over now.”
“I don’t mean to play with words, but it feels like check-mate.”
Eight steps… Seven…
Now slowly… Soon…
“Then check, look at this. Here is this doll.”
“Check Captain. Please look at this. A doll in my hand. … A doll that resembles you.”
The voices of the two overlap.
Bringing the consciousness of the exhausted enough check.
What reached the end of his gaze toward him was the joint doll made of bisque that Club was holding with both hands politely.
It resembles a check. The club sticks out.
And the two of them at the same time――
““Welcome to the world of puppets (yes).””
Declare I can hear it.
The overlapping words are pushed out toward the check.
‘What is he saying now. Suddenly something.’
It’s a mysterious word like an incantation, but somehow it stirs in my heart, but what does it mean?
Check looks in front of him and continues to move his feet his.
Alright, now one step, one more step.
Then I rushed in, and first took the breath of No. 13, in one breath, eh… Uh… Well… ?
‘… Uh… La… ?’
Check looked puzzled and tried to turn his head. However, his eyes moved, but his head did not turn.
I think I’m definitely moving forward, but the distance with No. 13 is not getting closer.
No, no, no, no.
Contrary to what he thought, he realized that his legs were not moving at all.
As if it had become a wax figure and hardened.
Both legs are stuck to the floor, not moving.
“…… ?”
It doesn’t move. Not a single finger.
Even blinking is not allowed. I am breathing, but I can’t do anything else.
Not just the legs, but the arms too. It doesn’t move. No voice. … It seems that the vocal cords have hardened.
Uh.
What.
What.
What how
What?
How are you?
What is this?
Uh…… ?
“I told you, Captain Check.”
Perplexity. Suspicion. Doubt. Denial. Embarrassment. Astonished
In the midst of such a whirlwind of emotions, the laughing face of No. 13 in Check’s field of vision, and the voice of No. 13 sneeringly spit out.
――With this, checkmate.
His voice his cracked his lips in the joy of victory as he smiled darkly.
Sharply digs into Check’s ear his, which has hardened like a doll….
* * *
Square in front of the abandoned factory. A check standing tall like a statue or scarecrow there.
She stood there, motionless. However, perspiration drips from his forehead as she stands like a tool or object, perhaps because he can’t stand the physiological phenomenon.
#13 approaches Check with the club holding a doll.
Check didn’t blink his eyes once, he just turned his eyes and looked at No. 13.
“Can’t you move? You may not be able to speak, but you will hear the story. If I have to explain it, it’s because you have now become the same as this doll.”
What the hell are you talking about, the question didn’t fly.
Of course. There’s no way a simple bisque doll could speak.
Still, did you think it was pitiful to leave it as it is?
Number 13 touched her chin, thought for a moment, then said “Okay” To the doll sitting next to her.
It was clear enough that even Check could hear it.
“Check, okay. You can even move your eyelids. … It’s okay to say or do. Just that much, “I’ll release it”. Let’s stand with a good attitude. That would be more comfortable.”
It was said to the doll. No. 13 is.
Strangely, however, when No. 13 said that, the body on the check side, which was making eye contact with the doll, began to move.
I can blink my eyes that I couldn’t close, and my voice starts to come out while exhaling.
The body, which had been standing in a hesitant posture while holding an iron bar as a weapon, also stands in an upright posture with both arms attached to the waist.
The body with few curves, but as if showing traces of training, became a very good and upright posture.
“…… What… Hey… ? What are you doing…”
Taking the opportunity to move his body his, Check whimpered again and tried to move his body his.
But still, only the posture has changed, and the fact that this body is out of control remains the same.
And No. 13 just smiled at that appearance.
“Captain Check, how are you feeling? Now, the unit commander has become a mere puppet.”
…… Doll?
Check looks at No. 13 with eyes full of intent to kill, but with a gaze full of questions.
Then, as if demonstrating, #13 stretched out his hand towards the doll the club was holding.
A bisque-doll doll with a pottery texture. I ran my fingers over its cheek, which looked exactly like a checkerboard, had slightly dark skin, and was blonde as if it had been dyed.
OK,
Creepy…
“Hey, hey!”
There would be nothing It must be far from No. 13.
At the place where the doll touched, Check felt as if his cheek was being rubbed and let out a bizarre moan.
… Even in this situation, the body maintains an immobile posture.
“This is it. It means that Captain Check has now become this doll.”
“… What is it… What are you talking about… That is….”
Check asks again and again in a situation he doesn’t understand, but to be honest, there’s no need to make him understand. No need to convince.
I just laugh happily and touch the doll’s limbs, lips, and eyelids, looking at the check that shows a funny reaction every time.
The indoctrination that Apple and Spade took the time to instill is perfect. The process was directly confirmed by the 13th issue as a video call.
… Although he returned a little, and even came close to dying, the purpose was achieved.
It was a check that my head still couldn’t keep up with my understanding,
As if no. 13 didn’t matter, they went straight to the next process.
“Then check. I will order you, the doll.”
“Because you are a doll, you are my doll, so you have no choice but to follow what I say. You have no choice but to obey my orders.”
“You have no will of your own. Because you are just a doll It’s just my doll.”
I command you like that.
Number 13 solemnly continues.
“From now on, count to three.”
“After the count of three, your consciousness goes to sleep. Get away.”
“Only consciousness as a doll remains. A doll that can’t think anymore, can’t even think, but its ears only listen to me.”
“… Are you okay. I’m not afraid. I tend to value my things very, very much.”
No. 13 says No. 13 says No. 13 says
No matter how much Check tried to deny, no matter how much Check tried to refuse.
And the count of No. 13 continued.
“One,” He says.
“Two,” And continues.
No, no no I can’t hear it.
No matter how much he screamed, he couldn’t even stop his ears. It’s noisy in the middle, and when the club covers the doll’s lips with his hand, he can no longer even say negative words.
Standing upright, only blinking his eyes, and even his lips are closed.
The final count of No. 13 falls like a scythe of a solemn judgment, like a guillotine handing death.
“――Three, Go to sleep, check.”
The horse of number 13 that fell. The last sentence that pierces your ears.
And.
With that voice,
Check’s consciousness falls to the bottom of the dark sea at once….
