Chapter 281 – #3-2.5 the Boss, the Subordinate, the Subordinate, the Boss (1)
Taang!
“Have you seen this?”
The hideout of the villain organization [Abyss].
Among them, Dorothy’s lab, a doctor and scientist.
Boss Violet, who suddenly came without warning, slammed a piece of paper on the table.
Eyes with dark circles. Dull blue hair.
Dorothy, who hurried out of the experimental space at the appearance of the boss, picked up the paper Violet held out with the same expression as always without raising an eyebrow.
He opened the paper folded in half and inspected the contents, then shook his head from side to side.
“I haven’t seen it. I don’t know what.”
“It was stuck in my door?”
“… That’s a bit of a big deal.”
What Dorothy is looking at now is the very suspicious note Violet received.
The content written on the note was a meaningful sentence about his younger brother.
Violet’s younger brother who lost his life in an unexpected accident a few years ago, when the villainous terror was in full swing.
As much as her work with her brother played a huge role in making her the villain she is, it’s also her backstory and Achilles’ heel for Violet.
It could be said that the opponent who dares to bother with such a thing has a big liver.
More than that, except for a few people Violet trusted, she wouldn’t know about this fact, but how the hell did the other person know this?
And above all——
“From noon to night on ■day, were there any intruders?”
“None. If there was, of course I would have reported it.”
… The biggest problem is not being able to know who did this or why.
“First of all, it is different from my handwriting. It is different from the staff.”
“Who is the woman who is being held?”
“If you’re talking about Apple, she’s not even like her handwriting. But that woman, whatever she does, is beyond imagination, so to be honest, I wonder if it’s possible to change her handwriting. If the brainwashing I gave you still hasn’t worked.”
“… Okay.”
Violet pulled a nearby chair and sat down on it, crossing her arms.
Haaaaa…
A deep sigh, feeling the depth of her concern.
Dorothy completely took off her eye protection goggles and looked at Violet with a slightly worried look.
“A little while ago, I went to Apple. I tried to use my special ability to interrogate him.”
“… By the way, it seems that the results were not very good?”
“Huh. It’s completely dead.”
As cunning and clever as Apple may be, it doesn’t necessarily have the extra-standard powers of Rahe’s.
There was no way for Apple to resist Violet’s ability, and even if Apple had coped with Violet’s interrogation, it would have been meaningless to deal with it.
What Violet discovers is that the indoctrination implanted in Apple is solid, and she undoubtedly swears allegiance to the organization.
It would have been easier for Apple to be the culprit.
But now that this has happened, another suspect must be found.
“Isn’t it number 13? It’s like handwriting, to be honest, you can grab someone on the street and ask them to write it.”
Of course, it’s not like No. 13 has such an impudent personality.
However, aren’t there heroes from the 7th Division that he treats like his limbs?
The contents of the letter can be ghostwritten as long as you control them.
Besides, he’s not on good terms with Violet lately.
Then–
“It does not make sense. Is he that guy? I won’t do such a troublesome thing even if I die, he.”
“… That too.”
It’s not Apple, it’s not No. 13, but it doesn’t seem like you want to say that the staff is the culprit.
Then…
“Do you mean it seems like an outsider?”
“There will be no other candidates. How the problem came in, you should find out now.”
Indeed, then it is understandable that he came to Dorothy.
Dorothy is in charge of controlling all the monitoring equipment in this base.
Moreover, as it is protected by a fully mechanized security program, it is also necessary to strengthen the security system in case of intruders.
“First, let’s check the video recorded by the surveillance camera. And other monitoring devices. If the opponent has a skill like [Warp], There really is no answer.”
“That was my hand. All you have to do is investigate what I just said.”
Dorothy raised her eyebrows in slight admiration at Violet’s words.
How he used his hands, he didn’t bother to ask.
As if the matter was over, Violet got down from her chair and reached out to Dorothy as if to hand over the note.
And Dorothy.
“Boss. Would that be enough?”
“… What?”
Taking a step back, Violet’s hand did not touch the note.
Those two blue eyes looked at Violet.
“Am I not going to use that ability? Maybe I am the culprit.”
“Criminal, hey… Obviously the handwriting…”
“I told you before. The handwriting can be ghostwritten. … And rather than seeing our hideout exposed to outsiders, Isn’t it much more realistic to be an insider like this?”
“… So?”
“Isn’t it necessary for me to confirm with your special ability, with the magic called [Sword Spirit], One more time?”
“…”
Violet’s cat-like golden eyes stared at Dorothy for a moment.
The slightly quivering lips seem to be preparing to use their abilities now.
However, even in the moment of silence, Violet’s ability was still not used.
Violet suddenly took a big step, strode towards Dorothy and snatched the note from her hand.
“It’s okay. If that’s you or number 13.”
“… Yes?”
“Do you know anything about my brother? Then tell me something.”
“… No. That kind of thing.”
“Then it doesn’t matter. Isn’t it like that?”
“No, that could be a lie, I mean.”
“What if it’s a lie?”
Violet said it calmly, as if it was no big deal.
Obviously, what was written on this note was no different from Violet’s wrath.
But that’s not more important than her subordinates.
“If this is what you, Number 13, or the staff are trying to do to deceive me, it must be because they have an idea. It’s not like your life will be lost right away or it’s not such a big deal.”
“…”
“If that’s really the case, if this is your fault, I’ll wait. Until you know something and tell me something.”
Until then, the focus will be on outsider intrusion, and vigilance will be reinforced.
That’s it.
That’s the only story.
“… Too soft.”
“How are you? It’s not as soft as number 13.”
“It’s similar.”
“Oops. Well, still, if Dorothy wants to somehow prove her innocence, I hope I can use this ability on Dorothy… If that’s what you’re saying, does it matter if I write it?”
“All right. Then, if you say something strange for no reason, it’s troublesome.”
“Yes? If you know, Dorothy should thank this boss for her generosity.”
Even after Violet had said that to herself, he giggled, saying “Fuck you” As if his words were funny.
“Then let’s go. If you see anything on the CCTV footage, tell me.”
After that, Violet lightly waved his hand and left.
The shaky fingertips, the simple manicure glittered.
* * *
And in the lab where Violet left, Dorothy watched the door Violet left with expressionless eyes for a while.
Then, she leaned lightly on the table next to him and sighed.
“Seriously, back down, back down.”
“It’s softer than a rotten tangerine.”
“The word ‘subordinate to that boss’ is just right.”
“Really…”
Dorothy always tells No. 13 that No. 13’s choices are weak, that he should be more heartless, that it’s okay to be more cold-hearted and cruel.
However, he may not be the only one to blame for issue 13.
I wonder if the fact that the boss of this organization is so soft is also the cause of No. 13’s behavior.
The two of them bicker and fight, but there are many similarities.
Despite not being related by blood, they look like siblings.
Feeling like an ugly older brother who can’t win against his precious younger sister.
After imagining and thinking about that image for a moment, Dorothy smiled and got herself up again.
I’ve been thinking about something that’s really not worth it. It’s a waste of time.
‘Today was the 7th division’s brainwashing check day.’
The members of the 7th division that No. 13 finished brainwashing.
In order to check the brainwashing status of the members except Spade, Dorothy often goes on a short business trip to the 7th unit.
Even though No. 13 has mastered a lot, he is still an amateur in terms of knowledge.
That’s why Dorothy, an expert, is in the name of confirming it herself.
Weiyiing
Fluttering her usual white gown, Dorothy came out of her lab.
… However, all the while until she came out of the lab.
Dorothy’s expression looked strange for some reason.
