The same day as the previous chapter at Sakurazaka Highschool's Cafeteria, Lunchtime.
Arata! You're finally here! Shinji said enthusiastically, letting out a sigh of relief.
How's your meeting, Arata? Did you found out something about the enemy? Kaori asks warily.
You're quick to catch on. Arata said coldly, calmly sitting in the empty seat.
So, what's the update? Shinji asks expectantly.
She provided me some vital informations about Izumi and Amane. Informations that justifies my suspicions to them, I was right to suspect them as a threat. Because, they're really bounty hunters that came all the way here to claim our prize money, Shinji. Artaa said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
So, they're really...bounty hunters...Shinji said hesitantly So, I was really about to endanger us earlier. Shinji said warily.
It's okay now, don't worry about it...Arata already forgave you and you've learned from it, right? Just treat this as a lesson, alright? Kaori said calmly, patting Shinji's back gently.
Right...but, I was still wrong. Shinji said warily.
Stop overreacting...Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses It's alright, just don't be such a moron ever again. Arata said sarcastically, quickly looking away and blushes.
Shinji despite feeling the regret and guilt, can't help but laugh at Arata's reaction.
Arata clears his throat and adjusts his glasses.
Going back to the topic! Arata said authoritatively According to the information that I have acquired, they are a part of a syndicate called "Robin Hood" Foundation they disguised themselves as a charitable foundation in the outside but in reality, Robin Hood is a bounting hunting syndicate that only consist with 3 members, the leader including in the three.Granger is the name of their leader, that we all know now as Amane, our new English Teacher, Second member is Spinner the youngest of them all, we know her as Izumi, the new transfer student in our class, The last member is Tatsuhiro, their most crucial ally as his skills revolves around his ability in hacking, cyber security and infiltration and information gathering, we haven't seen him yet. Their organization's goal is to kill their targets, claim their bounties, and use it to further expand their resources and fundings, the most important part is, use it for charitable donations. They're farore dangerous than the enemies we've encountered so far like Takahiro and that person... they're willing to do any means necessary to not just claim the prizes on our heads but to also eliminate us. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
What? Charitable Donations? Well, they aren't that bad like they seem to be, huh...they aren't some kind of monsters...Shinji said warily.
"They aren't some kind of monsters" What do you mean? Monster does exist in every human beings waiting to be unleashed, every human itself is a form of monsters in disguise. The real monster is always within us, everyone can be a monster...You, Me, Them, anyone and everyone else. Our bodies is just an abyss, where every monsters within us resides. That's the reality. Arata said coldly, letting out a sigh.
That's some deep words right there! Shinji said sarcastically.
In any case, whether they're doing it for good or not... They're still a significant and dangerous threat to us especially to the both of you, because they are willing to take drastic measures just to kill you and claim your bounties! Kaori said warily.
Kaori's right, we need to be vigilant around those two and act accordingly to the situation. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
So, what should we do now? Given that we have acquired sime vital informations about them. Shinji said warily.
We're going to act cautiously for now, act like we know nothing about them and just observe them... we're still unfamiliar about their ways but given that they've successfully infiltrated our environment with ease using false identities...that means that they really are technologically knowledgeable and have strategic prowess that's for sure... That's why we need to watch them closely for now so we can generate effective strategies and counter strategies to gain the upper hand in our battle. We need to be familiar in their operations first before we formulate and conduct our own strategies without knowing their ways it will be hard to anticipate their moves. That's the best course of action for now! Arata said authoritatively Remember to stay on guard and vigilant all the time! I'll try to think of a way to get them off of our tail while im the process of observation. Arata said coldly.
Understood! Shinji said confidently.
I am on board in the plan! Kaori said enthusiastically.
Kaori, what's the update with the MPD? Arata asks expectantly, adjusting his glasses.
Well, nothing...since they released the bounty announcement a lot of fake informations have been spreading and they're investigating those too along with the Harmony Duo case. Kaori said mockingly, letting out a sigh Do you think Sir Takahiro knows about them? I mean...the Robin Hood Bounty Hunting Syndicate. Kaori said warily.
That's to be expected, Takahiro's watchful eyes and keen intuition are nothing to be underestimated. I am pretty sure that he has already sensed that something is off with Granger and Spinner, same as how he constantly suspects us. Arata said coldly, adjusting his glasses.
Pretty much...Kaori said hesitantly.
Anyways, any further questions or suggestions? Arata asks authoritatively.
I have none! They said in unison.
Good, then that's our initial strategy starting at this very moment. Arata said authoritatively, adjusting his glasses.
"Thanks to Angeline's informations, my suspicions are confirmed and it also gave us the opportunity to act even though in the defensive side for now." Arata taught to himself, letting out a sigh of relief.
In the back of the 3rd year building...
Anyways, Madame? What's your assigned assignment for Tatsuhiro? Spinner said curiously.
You'll know later when we meet him at the abandoned warehouse, just stay put and enjoy the atmosphere here at school for now. Granger said authoritatively, adjusting her shades.
Hm, probably it's something that will take out targets in surprise right? Spinner asks enthusiastically.
You're quick to catch on! That's definitely it, you'll know the details later. Granger said arrogantly.
"This will definitely mark the beginning of our hunt, Arata and Shinji. This is the true beginning of our game of Hunter Vs Hunted." Granger taught to herself, adjusting her shades.