Chapter 362 – #3-23 Stalker in the Dark (2)
In the first place, here’s why it brought Apple to this place.
Apple doesn’t even have the power to defend itself alone, but if the opponent is dealing with a mechanical device operated by a program, it is practically invincible.
Moreover, the opponent is that Dorothy.
Dorothy is also inferior to ordinary people in terms of power, but all kinds of devices she has developed are powerful enough that her heroes cannot even compete with them.
That’s why I brought Apple, which is dangerous and could be a burden, to this point.
In case of emergency, all of Dorothy’s security equipment was disabled on the spot, and conversely, even putting it in the hands of the 13th side was put into sight, and they came together.
And that prediction was correct.
Currently, the vigilant robots that were prepared to annihilate intruders without mercy are incapacitated by Apple’s ability.
“I thought it would take a little longer. Didn’t we run for nothing?”
“No. As you said, the security program was so complicated… Still, it was fortunate that the command system of the robots was not independent of each other.”
“… What does it mean?”
“Simply put, it means that the programs of all the robots are linked, so that one controller can operate all the robots at once. If not, you would have to see each one with your own eyes and manipulate them yourself.”
Indeed.
If each robot had its own controller, if each robot used a different protection program, there would be no such thing as being hacked all at once.
Of course, in that case, it would be inconvenient because you need to operate 10 times to move 10 robots…
‘… Dorothy must know Apple’s ability?’
Dorothy is an unmistakable genius, although she is of a different type and field from her staff and Apple.
Why was it so lax when it was about his own invention and his own weapon, and nothing else?
… Thinking about it here is inconceivable.
Chijik…
Chijik… Chick…
“… ?”
After incapacitating the robots, I’m about to resume the search in earnest.
Just then, a strange mechanical sound came from close range.
When No. 13 shined a flashlight, he saw a poorly shaped speaker placed on the floor in the middle of the hallway.
I don’t think it was there until just a moment ago… Or maybe it was dark and I missed it.
“No, Mr. 13. That… It wasn’t there until a little while ago. It came out of nowhere.”
Apple said, denying No. 13’s muttered words.
Apple perceives electronic devices with another sense other than the eyes.
If so, when you wonder where and how it came about.
Suddenly, a clear voice came from the speaker, which had been crackling as if adjusting the frequency.
[Ah, can you hear me? Do you hear this? Can you hear me?]
[… I hear you. Good.]
What came out of the speaker was a voice I had never heard before.
It was similar to Dorothy’s, so it was easy to mistake it.
But obviously not Dorothy’s. Dorothy’s voice is not like this.
[This buggy villain child. What are you doing crawling all the way here?]
[Did you come to take your sister away from me? Is that so? Does she kill? Rip off its head, pull out its internal organs, and cut it off one by one in front of your eyes?]
The voice coming through the speaker had clear intent to kill.
In his cold and calm voice, there is a fierce anger that gives goose bumps on his skin.
Sensing it sensitively, No. 13 looked around.
And cried out loud
“Hey! Come out right now! You too, that bitch Dorothy, come out right in front of your eyes and tell me! Don’t talk shit with these speakers! Look at your face and say it again!”
A loud voice that made Apple, who was at close range, inadvertently block their ears.
It was the same with checking the speaker operation just a moment ago, and he shouted after judging that the other person must be here somewhere.
And the guess of No. 13 was bingo.
From the other side of the speaker, a tired voice came out as if responding to #13’s words.
[This beast… And don’t call his sister’s name with that mouth. Please shut up It’s disgusting, so I’m going to vomit.]
“Come out and tell me! Let’s talk face to face! You too, Dorothy, that bitch bitch! Come out right now!”
[… I will kill you.]
“Huh?! Kill!? Did you kill him?! Come out if you want to kill! Do people die just by talking from a distance?! You are a great priest! Your sister’s mate! Your sister ■■■■! You too ■■■■■■! Hey, it’s ■■ and ■■■■■ bitches!!”
Seeing No. 13’s childish figure yelling and provoking him, Apple touched his forehead as if his head hurt a little.
Despite the fact that No. 13 is not the target of teasing him, his head hurts because of the vulgar and childish words that make him unable to contain his anger.
[…]
And, by the time the series of provocations by No. 13 were over, there was no sound from the speakers anymore.
To think that communication was cut off.
[Do it, Slave No. 2. Tear off that bastard’s head.]
At the same time as saying that in a voice that suddenly seemed to be placed on a cold blade.
Shh——
Aiming for No. 13’s neck, something flew in.
“No. 13!”
Apple’s cry like a scream.
However, before Apple could shout, #13 had already moved his body and effortlessly dodged the blade of the knife that was aiming at him in the dark.
The knife and arm that had failed in the surprise attack disappeared as if they were being sucked back into the wall that had soared out.
The speed was so fast that when No. 13 shone its flashlight, it barely recognized the fact that its “Arm was hidden inside the wall”.
No, it’s not hidden in a wall.
It hides in the shadows.
“Eh… Really, I hoped it wasn’t as much as this… !”
“No. 13? What is this——”
“Damage Apple!”
Apple, which had not yet grasped the situation, was pushed down by No. 13.
The flashlight in Apple’s hand fell to the floor and shattered with a loud sound.
And with him.
Just like it did on the wall a moment ago, a knife shoots up from the ceiling this time, slicing Apple’s neck where it had just been.
Chit, the sound of clicking the tongue.
And the shadow, the presence felt in the darkness, fell from the ceiling without hesitation twice, aiming for the fallen Apple on the floor and flashing the knife again.
However, just before that imprint covers Apple.
Peruk!
“Big… Black?!”
No. 13’s kick, relying solely on intuition and sixth sense, flew away the human figure in the darkness.
By the time No. 13 shone its flashlight at that opponent, it had already permeated the floor and disappeared, just like before.
“Stand up, Apple. Stay close to me.”
“No. 13… That…”
“A staff member.”
In response to Apple’s question, Issue 13 says it’s a headache.
“That guy, like Rahe, fell into their hands… !”
* * *
That ability to move from shadow to shadow is clearly the staff’s.
The staff’s ability basically uses ‘shadow’.
Melting into the darkness, moving beyond the shadows, sometimes warping long distances… Such magic.
Calculating the number of days the staff was captured, it is also a period of time that could fall into their hands.
However, even so, I thought it would still take more time to use it in actual combat, so I intentionally excluded the staff from the operation.
Because the staff had fallen on their side, they dared to break all the lights in this hallway.
To expand the scope of activities of the General Staff.
To make full use of that ability and use it as an assassin to defeat those who carelessly came to this floor…
[ Haha!!! Haha!! Ah~ haha!!]
[How is it, you fucking bugger! Your loyal subordinate is mine now?! It became my own toy that I rolled around and played with whenever I was bored?!]
[Hey, how are you feeling now? Are you a bit cocky? Hey! Say it like before!!]
[It was a spectacle when I was teaching that woman. Everyday 『No. 13-sama, No. 13 Neim… !”Did you call me? I was pickled in my medicine and couldn’t keep my senses, and I kept calling you!]
[But what about now?]
[Now that woman, will she really remember your name?]
[Ha, ahaha… There and there, you know. I ask I asked.]
[So, How do you feel right now?]
Through the speaker, a voice full of joy is heard.
A genuine sadist voice full of sadism mocks No. 13 and shouts.
The exact opposite of the situation a little while ago.
To the mockery of the opponent who returned more than No. 13 teased… No. 13 sharpened it.
“No. 13——Ah… !”
Spatula!
Apple clung to it, concerned about No. 13, and No. 13 pulled Apple and hugged it tightly with its body as a shield.
The blade of the knife, which should have cut her apple by default, cut her No. 13’s waist, which she repositioned with her.
Still can’t see the face of the staff.
Just a moment ago, Apple’s Flash was completely shattered.
The range that one 13 person can illuminate with the flashlight is not much, and the speed at which the staff moves in the dark is faster than when he shines with the flashlight in the first place.
From the speakers on the floor, you can still hear the sound of joy and laughter.
As if to say hello on purpose, the other party laughed loudly and mocked No. 13.
[Under… Haha!! Ahahahaha!! Heehee, Heehee! Keuh… !]
[You know, did that woman make our guard robots unusable?]
[And if she kills that woman, everything will go back to normal.]
[Or, even if you die instead of her… Then that woman will die. Wow, is this a single pass?]
[So, what are you going to do??]
[What else can you do in this place, other than being trampled and trampled on like a bug?]
[Try talking like you did before, garbage!]
In the darkness, only life leaks out.
Apple’s brainwashing techniques won’t be easy to use unless you can see them.
The constant voices coming from the speakers make it difficult to notice the staff’s presence… And it may be to be wary of Apple, which may brainwash its staff with sound.
I was thinking too optimistic.
She thought she knew what a staff member’s abilities were and what magic she could use.
However, the staff’s ability was more troublesome than he thought, and the means he had in mind had become obsolete at present.
Whoa… After…
In the middle of the tension, the sound of heartbeat and breathing, and the loud voice over the speaker.
Be wary of the staff who may pop out at any time, and No. 13 pays all attention to the surroundings…
