1.
Shortly after Silk’s appearance, not only the Countermeasures Committee but also the autonomous region of Abidos found something that could be called “peace.”
Considering that the resolution process of typical incidents usually happens immediately after the event occurs, Silk’s movements, detecting incidents with extrasensory abilities and responding accordingly, could fairly be compared to using precognitive abilities from the villains’ perspective.
Moreover, witnessing the overwhelming power and techniques Silk employs firsthand causes most villains to lose their spirit when confronted with the realization that defeating someone like Silk is instinctively impossible.
As a result, villains started naturally showing patterns of criminal behavior like committing crimes during Silk’s off-duty hours or figuring out Silk’s locations beforehand.
They had judged that dealing with Valkyrie was far less troublesome compared to facing Silk, the giant.
This tendency was happening across the entire realm of Kiburatos, and that was why the regions of smaller academies and autonomous districts longed for Silk’s presence—again, for the same reason.
As Silk’s presence grew stronger, crime rates naturally plummeted in areas where Silk was active.
A sort of unwritten rule spread among villains: “Do not commit crimes in Silk’s territory.”
Due to this impact, the general public even went so far as to coin the term ‘Silk Effect’ to describe this phenomenon.
In essence, Silk had become a totem that controlled crime.
Undoubtedly, the entity that was currently benefiting the most from this ‘Silk Effect’ was Abidos.
Which is why Ayane, the secretary of the Countermeasures Committee and the support operator, could not believe her own eyes.
“……Huh?”
Suddenly, a voice filled with shock echoed through the office.
The other members of the division—excluding Hoshino—who had been calmly chatting in the peaceful office, instantly stopped their conversation and turned to look at her.
They instinctively realized that the dismay in Ayane’s voice was not ordinary.
And then with Ayane’s subsequent briefing,
“Uh, explosion detected within a 10km radius ahead! It’s getting closer!”
Everyone from the Countermeasures Committee widened their eyes.
“……An explosion, you say?”
“10km… Could it be downtown? A raid?!”
“The shockwave pattern resembles artillery or bombing! I’ll confirm…!”
The warm atmosphere of the office moments ago suddenly cooled, and everyone’s attention turned to Ayane.
Even the teacher focused seriously on Ayane’s briefing.
Since an attack aimed at the downtown area of the Abidos autonomous region was equivalent to a declaration of war against them.
Especially if the culprit were a student from another academy.
“Location confirmation, it’s the downtown area! The exact epicenter is… Shibaseki Ramen Shop……?! No, to be precise, a series of explosions are happening in that vicinity……!”
“What?! Th-that’s ludicrous! There’s no reason to target that place…! Besides, an attack in Abidos during Silk’s period here…?”
“It’s not a strategic chokepoint or a major traffic route. Who could possibly…?”
“Could, could they be targeting me?”
Since they were well aware that Kaiser was plotting several schemes targeting Abidos, their thoughts naturally turned to suspecting this as another of Kaiser’s attacks.
Since the fact that Silk had attacked Kaiser just a few days ago was not yet widely known,
Kaiser must be targeting our academy.
And for that purpose, they utilized every possible means.
Could this really be another scheme of theirs?
Just as Serika’s complexion was growing pale at the thought, a girl with ashen hair opened her mouth.
“Speculation can wait. Let’s handle the initial response first!”
“That’s right! Now is not the time for that. Let’s go immediately!”
“I’ll contact Senior Hoshino as well! Let’s mobilize!”
The other division members responded in agreement, rising from their seats.
Serika, finally becoming aware that her vision had begun to narrow, similarly rose to her feet and mumbled under her breath.
“Master… please be safe…”
She prayed silently inside.
Please, may Silk appear and save Master,
and all of us.
2.
That’s how they quickly arrived at downtown.
Upon seeing the scene, Serika’s face was filled with a mixture of both relief and surprise.
Because…
[Ge, Gehenna Academy?!]
“How many are they…?”
“…Could she have faced all these people alone?”
Amidst the sight of the city ravaged by shelling, both the safe Master and the intact ramen shop were visible, guarded in front of them by a known hero.
And, directly in front of that hero, fallen students could be seen.
Assumed to be members of Gehenna Academy’s Guidance Division, they were students wearing uniforms and armbands, with expressions of sheer astonishment.
Soon after, Serika heard it.
The announcement made by the hero Silk, panting heavily, sending a warning to the demons who attacked Abidos.
“Please, do not make any further mistakes.”
A single sentence.
The utterance from Silk’s lips had an effect that forced everyone to catch their breath, imbued with the kind of charisma that instilled fear in the enemies.
Students who had once admired Silk, including Aru and Serika, glowed with pride, whereas the ones at the opposing side clenched their teeth, overwhelmed by the ferocity radiating from her.
It was as if they were under the illusion of a predator opening its enormous jaws right before their eyes.
In that moment,
Tsiiicck-!
[……So, it’s you again, Silk.]
A drone that had flown in from where Gehenna’s students were began projecting a hologram onto the ground, displaying the silhouette of one student.
Dark blue hair that reached the shoulders, eyes imbued with sharp intelligence, a strange outfit that featured something resembling cattle bells around her neck and had holes on both sides of her chest—altogether a strikingly bold figure.
The girl, resting her right hand on her head with a somewhat troubled tone, glared at the hero blocking her path.
“Ah, it’s been a while, Silk. I’m a Senior Administrative Officer for the Guidance Division of Gehenna Academy—’Ako Amau.’ This is our first time meeting in person, isn’t it?”
“Ako-san…?”
“Administrative officer, you say… Therefore, the Deputy Leader of the Guidance Division…?”
Ignoring the voices from behind her, Silk nodded briefly in response to Ako’s question.
Seemingly irked by Silk’s lack of sincerity, Ako momentarily stiffened before continuing her speech in a calm manner.
[I’d like to briefly explain the current situation. Would that be acceptable?]
“Hm, an explanation, huh.”
Silk, amused or possibly exasperated by Ako’s calm demeanor, let out a hollow laugh followed by an adjustment to her mask.
Seeming to contemplate something, after a moment of standing still, Silk finally answered Ako. And that response was…
“You’re trying to persuade me in this situation, are you not?”
[Uh…?]
With a more intense aura than ever before.
“This is Abidos. I am neither the owner of this place nor someone you need to ask permission from.”
[………]
“The true owners of this city are the citizens living in this autonomous region and the students of the academy—it is not me. Therefore, whatever you intend to do, do not involve me in it.”
Ako must already be aware:
Her actions constitute an unmistakable overreach of authority and a violation of the autonomous rules—an act of military aggression.
For an average academy, these actions would not only incur criticism but may also lead to diplomatic conflicts between autonomous regions.
However, due to the administrative paralysis in Abidos,
Due to Abidos not fulfilling its role as an autonomous region,
Ako judged it to be a place where power and authority reign.
Thus, she undertook this action and brought things to this point.
Ako must be fully aware of everything.
Despite this, dare she seek my permission?
“Hiding Gehenna forces all over the city and saying such things confidently? Quite the strategy, Ako Amau.”
Innumerable numbers of Gehenna forces detected through my extrasensory perception.
They would immediately spring into action upon Ako’s command and simultaneously attack this area.
You must have thought I wouldn’t notice all this and calmly contacted me, further lowering your score in my book.
[……Hmm, this still doesn’t sit well with me. I would have preferred to be on friendly terms with you.]
“Hmph. Friends do not hide daggers behind their backs, Ako Amau.”
[Haha, friends always have their own secrets too.]
“Would you dare say the same to Hina?”
[……Please refrain from speaking of the Leader so casually.]
Their conversation continued along parallel lines.
A conversation that can’t be reconciled due to their fundamentally different pursuits.
Eventually, it had to be brought to an end.
Now, it all depends on what choice Ako will make.
I’ve given her the hint. Whether she understands it or not is up to Ako’s abilities. If she doesn’t understand, then it will be a fight then.
However, disregarding my warning, Ako called the Countermeasures Committee members and started a conversation.
The gist of the justification was somewhat similar to the original story.
She claimed that they had come to arrest law-violating agents from Gehenna Academy’s Investigation Agency. Despite some unfortunate incidents, the operation was still within legal boundaries, and requested cooperation with the guidance enforcement.
“…”
Knowing that this conversation would inevitably lead to a catastrophic end, I chose not to interfere.
This is Ako’s responsibility to bear.
Precisely when I decided to take a step back and observe them,
“Nice to meet you again, Silk… right?”
My teacher, who seemed to have been nearby, greeted me.
Isn’t there something you should be doing—like participating in that conversation?
“Yes, you’re right, but aren’t you not partaking in it?”
“It’s fine. I’ve been listening.”
“…Well, if that’s the case. Nice to meet you, Teacher.”
“Nice to meet you too. I’ve heard a lot about you.”
“Really? I’ve heard a lot about you as well, Teacher.”
“Good to hear that. And, although I didn’t mention it amidst the urgency, thank you for saving Shibaseki Ramen Shop and the owner.”
At the teacher’s words, I gave a quick nod.
Though I felt apologetic towards him, my extrasensory senses were acting sensitive at the moment, leaving me with little mental bandwidth to focus on anything.
Understanding my state, the teacher did not speak to me further. As mentioned before, he left with the Countermeasures Committee members to deal with the situation.
“…Feels a bit off.”
For some unknown reason, the sudden greeting from the teacher felt strangely unsettling. My extrasensory perception was sending an unusual signal—not a warning of danger, but something I couldn’t quite pinpoint.
The increasing signals of warning on top of the already strong ones made my head ache even more.
At times like this, I always regret how inconvenient extrasensory perception can be—it doesn’t allow me to control its activation or deactivation.
I calmed myself with a steady breath, trying to focus on the upcoming chaos, which was bound to escalate into gunfire any moment now…
Per, per, per, per, peng─!!
Ah, now it begins.
I slowly opened my eyes.
As I sharpened my dulled senses, I detected…
“We will have to fight.”
Ako’s declaration, ignoring the warning.
It was followed by Haruka’s chaotic rampage. Ako’s and Kayoko’s confrontation.
And…
Jerk—Jerk—Jerk—Jerk—Jerk—
The reinforcements from Gehenna’s Guidance Division arriving from all directions.
Watching them, I sighed.
“Hina must be going through a lot of trouble…”
Speculating how much hardship Hina was enduring despite her abilities and unruly subordinates, I thought to myself that I should visit her sometime and take a vacation together.
With that thought in mind, I extended my hand.
Not my left hand this time, but the ‘right hand’ with the watch attached. I tapped it and then rolled it onto the back of my hand, forming a red finger glove that fully covered my right hand.
More precisely, it was a partial suit shaped like the glove.
A transformation watch commissioned from the Engineering Department.
A recreation of the watch used by Iron Man in ‘Civil War.’
Once the suit was set, I raised my hand high into the sky.
And immediately—
Tssssssssshhhhhhhhh──!!!
A high-pitched sound wave, tearing through space, resonated in the air.
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