The same day as the previous chapter at Kaido Internet Cafe...
I am going to take my leave now, Sir! Thank you for today! Arata said to his boss, feigning cheerfulness.
Arata politely bows his head and left the cafe.
Finally, the day is almost over. Arata said sarcastically, letting out a sigh.
"Now that those bastard's are showing clear signs that they are making a move against us that means that I need to come up with a plan for us as soon as possible. Let's try to deduce what they are trying to pull off...Their infiltration plan with false identities, they're probably trying to know our identities back then they have already minimized their targets for sure that time I don't know how but it seems like Tatsuhiro played a part yet again. Second, Amane or should I call her Granger instead...Her sarcastic joke earlier about making bombs, that's most probably to get a reaction from us a psychological trap that is obvious enough probably that time she have been suspecting us to be her targets already and the fact that Shinji gaves her the reaction she needed it has become certain. Third and their current action right now, The bugging of our apartment...I don't know how they did that except for the clear fact that Tatsuhiro again acted by Granger's orders. If I think about it most of the bounty hunters are always either taking out first or last the mastermind of the group...so, that's probably what they are trying to do too. They are trying to monitor us in order to know who to take out first...I don't know their order though. But one thing is clear, Granger's strategic prowess is top tier...but, the problem is that the patterns of her strategy is kind of easy to predict and recognize. Thank to Angeline for providing me some information about them that their unpredictability suddenly diminished a significant amount for me." Arata taught to himself, adjusting his glasses.
Suddenly three people in black blocked Arata's way.
May I help you? Arata asks coldly, acting like he doesn't know anything.
Yes, you can really help us a lot! The masked girl said enthusiastically.
"This people seems like a bad news? I have a bad feeling about this. I need to get out of here, ASAP." Arata taught to himself, adjusting his glasses.
How may I help you then? Arata asks coldly with composed nature, despite being anxious internally.
They slowly approaches Arata and circles around him.
"From what it looks like to me, they're definitely bounty hunters...and who are the bounty hunters who suspects me the most? Of course, those bastards." Arata taught to himself, letting out a sigh.
Enough with the charades and cosplay, unmask yourselves. Granger. Arata said authoritatively, adjusting his glasses.
You're perceptive, that must mean that we targeted the right guy. Guys! Granger said authoritatively.
Granger and Tatsuhiro swiftly unsheathed their blades and point it towards Arata's neck and Spinner makes Arata sniff some sleeping chemical.
Darn it, I got...got. I didn't expect this to happen. Arata said coldly before lying down in the ground unconscious.
Take him to the place! Granger said authoritatively.
Aye, Aye! Right away! Tatsuhiro said sarcastically, immediately lifting Arata's body and enters him in their Porsche.
Let's go! Granger said authoritatively.
Spinner and Granger also enters the car, immediately driving away in the scene.
Inside the car...
I didn't expect that you'll immediately commence the plan! I thought that we're going to observe more like you've initially said. Spinner said enthusiastically.
What's with the sudden change of mind by the way? Tatsuhiro asks curiously.
Angeline is starting to interfere with us, we need to act swiftly and end the job here before we provoke her even further. Granger said coldly, adjusting her shades.
Why? Are you afraid of her? Tatsuhiro asks sarcastically.
Granger swiftly pulls out her gun and points it on Tatsuhiro's head.
I dare you to say that again,Tatsuhiro. Granger said coldly.
Tatsuhiro flinches away because of her sudden action and threat.
I am sorry, Madame. I was just joking. Tatsuhiro said sincerely.
Then it's not funny, don't ever try to make me a weak ugly duckling here again. Granger said coldly, adjusting her shades Are we clear, Tatsuhiro? Granger asks authoritatively.
Yes, Madame. Tatsuhiro said coldly.
Granger then puts her gun away again, letting out a sigh.
The reason why I chose to act immediately isn't because I am afraid of Angeline, it's because I know her and I know that she will be a formidable opponent for us. She has both the mind and the influence to bend us over her knees if she wanted, but if it will really comes down into that...I am not afraid to face her head on. Granger said coldly, adjusting her shades.
I guess, that's the right course of action. I have significant hatred towards Angeline myself, so if you are going to engage a battle against her I won't back down. Tatsuhiro said coldly.
How's our hostage? Spinner asks curiously.
He's sleeping, thanks to your chemical sleeping thingy whatsoever. Tatsuhiro said sarcastically.
I created and experimented on it myself to have a strong and immediate effect on the person who will be exposed in it, I am glad that it worked on him. Spinner said enthusiastically.
Fine, fine. Tatsuhiro said sarcastically.
We're almost there, be ready. Granger said authoritatively.
After moments of driving, Granger finally parks the car.
We're here, let him out tie him into a chair next to Lori. Granger said authoritatively Make sure that you will tie him tight enough to prevent him from escaping, do you get me? Granger said coldly, adjusting her shades.
Understood! They've said in unison.
They tied Arata tight into a wooden chair.
Hey, when will you let me out here?! Lori asks sarcastically.
We'll let you out once we're done here, you don't need to worry. You aren't one of our targets so we'll never try to harm you, Lori. Granger said coldly Let's just wait for Arata to wake up. Granger said authoritatively.
Back in CIA'S Secret Hideout Surveillance Room...
Where the hell is Lori?! There's still no updates from her?! Angeline said, pure rage evident in her voice.
There's still no response, I've been calling her phone multiple times now. Donovan said coldly.
What about her GPS Tracker in her phone?! Where does it responds?! In what place?! Quick! You dumb fucks! Angeline said, clearly infuriated.
Calm down, Madame. Donovan said coldly.
The location pinpoints the last locatiyshe has been in, that random abandoned warehouse...but when the agents goes to that place earlier, they've found nothing. An agent said confidently.
So, that must only mean that Lori has been transported into another place. Angeline said coldly.
"Damn it! Damn you, Granger! If something happens to Lori, I will definitely going to hunt you down in wherever the hell you are in!" Angeline taught to herself, clenching her fists tight.
In an abandoned hospital in Kanagawa...
Where the hell are we? Lori asks curiously.
We're in an abandoned hospital right now. Tatsuhiro said coldly.
Abandoned Hospital, huh? Lori repeats sarcastically.
"Damn it, I didn't expect to be caught and be brought here. Damn it! I'll definitely going to make you pay for this. Angeline, you better come for my rescue as soon as possible! If you won't then I am going to fuck you up!" Lori taught to herself, gritting her teeth.
Flashback, in the CIA'S Secret Hideout Surveillance Room...
Wait, they're going outside! Where could they be going now? Lori said warily.
Most definitely, they're going to the same place where they have meet up earlier. Angeline said coldly.
I'll go! Lori said confidently.
Make sure to bring some agents with you for protection! Angeline said authoritatively.
Lori rushed into the scene without a back up agent.
"I can handle myself, Angeline." Lori taught to herself, puffs into her cigarette.
In the Abandoned Warehouse...
Lori just hid in the same hiding spot where she hid earlier.
We're going to execute my plan immediately, no more watching even further. Granger said authoritatively.
What's the matter? Spinner asks warily.
Listen to me first, I'll explain everything later. Granger said authoritatively, clearing her throat Now that we know that Arata is probably the mastermind, that means that...we will focus our offense to him first. Granger said coldly.
Could you elaborate? Tatsuhiro asks coldly.
We're going to kidnap Arata, I know that Arata has a part time job based on Spinner's eavesdropping earlier. But, he isn't our apparent target yet! We will keep him alive until we eliminate our real target. We're going to start with Shinji, seems he is most likely the one whom we can easily kill. He is too trusting and naive based in my observations of him and after we are done with him we're going to kill Arata next. We're going to surrender their bodies to the authorities stating that we fought for self defense and killed them, claiming their bounties and immediately leaving this country. Granger said authoritatively, adjusting her shades.
"So, basically... They're going to kidnap Arata in order to keep him away with Shinji. After that, they're going to take out Shinji when they've seen the right opportunity. After dealing with Shinji they're going to kill Arata next and claim their bounties by stating that they just defend themselves from them, making the police hail them as heroes of japan and get the bounties... Angeline really needs to know about this." Lori taught to herself, throwing out her cigarette and dialed Angeline's phone number immediately.
Hello, Angeline I have an information for y- Lori's words gets cut off when suddenly someone flicks her back.
I got you now, little mice! Spinner said enthusiastically.
So, it's you Lori...are you here because of Angeline's orders? This is exactly why I am speeding things up. Because she's getting in my way and I hate it. Granger said coldly.
Granger swiftly knocked Lori out using a stun gun.
Go on, we have no choice but to take her too. Granger said authoritatively.
Granger grabs Lori's phone in the ground.
Angeline, Lori is out of the game. Granger said arrogantly.
Hey, wait! What are you trying to do?! Where are you going to take Lori?! Damn you, Granger! Don't ever try anything, because I will definitely hunt you down in the depths of hell and kill you myself! Angeline said coldly, rage evident in her voice.
Granger tossed the phone in the ground.
Let's go! Granger said authoritatively, adjusting her shades.
Going back to the present...
"So much for your favorite agent, Angeline." Lori taught to herself, letting out a sigh.
"I didn't expect Arata to get captured too, the man who defeated Angeline..." Lori taught to herself, glancing at Arata.
It's getting late and Arata still Isn't awake, are you sure that this guy is still alive? Tatsuhiro said sarcastically.
Of course, obviously he is breathing! Spinner said enthusiastically That just proves the success of my chemical! Spinner said enthusiastically.
Whatever. Tatsuhiro said sarcastically.
Granger is just watching them with a piercing gaze.
The next morning...
"Arata didn't come home? Where did he even go? This is unusual coming from Arata...This is definitely suspicious, where is he?" Shinji taught to himself, letting out a sigh.
Shinji enters the schoolgates and rushes into his classroom.
He didn't found Arata inside the classroom either.
Shinji, it's kind of rare to see you go to school without Arata! Kaori said enthusiastically.
That's the problem, Kaori. Arata is missing, he didn't came home last night after his shift. I honestly have a bad feeling about this! Shinji whispered coldly.
What?! That's a challenge, how is he now? Where is he? How do we navigate things from here without him? That's the biggest questions here. Kaori said warily.
A lot of questions are raising inside my mind but it's my priority to maintain everything while he is gone and to look for him and find him immediately. Shinji said hesitantly.
Shinji and Spinner's gaze met.
Soinner suddenly gave Shinji a mocking smirk.
"What the hell are you trying to imply with that smirk? Are you responsible behind Arata's disappearance?" Shinji taught to himself, gritting his teeth.
Angeline is watching the scene to unfold from her seat.
"My Arata...Is also missing? Is this really what you wanted, Granger? To make an enemy out of me? In that case, I'll grant your wish! I will fucking destroy you myself! I will get Lori and Arata back! Arata, you should also be thankful to me if ever I managed to save you from their clutches... Because, the next time we meet we're also enemies again." Angeline taught to herself, clenching her fists tight.
Takahiro suddenly enters the room.
Alright, get back to your damn seats now! Takahiro said sarcastically.
The class immediately runs back to their seats.
Seems like we have one absentee, Shinji where is Arata? Takahiro asks Shinji coldly.
"Like Arata, I must also try to maintain my usual nature and answer without a clear sign of deception. If I fail to do so, it will result for us to get suspected even further by this OLD MAN." Shinji taught to himself.
He got some cold, Sir! Shinji said warily.
That's weird, alright tell himmto get well soon. Takahiro said coldly Anyways, let's start our lecture for today! Our lesson for today is... Takahiro started teaching them calmly.
"It's clear that Shinji is lying, I can definitely see signs. Something might have really happen to Arata, this is getting even more suspicious. Where could he be now? Why did Shinji lied to me? That makes him even more suspicious. What really is happening here." Takahiro taught to himself, as he continue to teach the students.
A sudden knock from the door echoes inside the classroom, the door opened and it's Granger.
Oh, Ms. Amane? What bring you here? Takahiro asks coldly.
Seems like I forgot something here yesterday, I was just going to look for it! Can i do that? Granger said feigning enthusiasm.
Alright, I'll permit you. Just make sure to make it quick, you are disrupting my time. Takahiro said coldly, scratching his head.
Alright! Thank you so much, Mr. Takahiro! Granger said confidently.
Granger started walking towards the table.
Granger shoots Shinji a mocking smirk and Angeline a competitive gaze. Then, put her attention in finding this thing.
It's not here, sorry and thank you for the time! Granger said feigning cheerfulness.
It's alright, Ms. Amane. Takahiro said calmly.
Granger immediately goes out in the classroom.
"What was that sudden smirk and piercing gaze to Shinji and Angeline? That's suspicious, what was that for? I am pretty sure that it has a certain implication. The fact that Shinji reacted with such aggressive facial expression and Angeline replied with an equally piercing gaze to her. Is it perhaps connected to something? Perhaps, Arata's absence? I don't know. And if she really is trying to find something, she should've dig every single thing inside this table. But, she didn't...it was even barely touched. Did she really came here to look for something or to taunt the two but for what purpose? A lot of questions is raising...but the thing is, she is suspicious." Takahiro taught to himself, as he continue to teach his lesson.
Outside the classroom...
"Of course, I just pretended I just want to see what happened to them." Granger taught to herself, adjusting her shades.
Granger's phone suddenly vibrates, it's a call from Tatsuhiro and she immediately answer it.
Hello, is something the matter? Granger said authoritatively.
Madame, good news! I have found some information about that Takahiro guy! Tatsuhiro said enthusiastically.
Really? Well, lay it down to me later at the Abandoned Hospital. Granger whispered authoritatively.
Understood! Tatsuhiro said coldly.
Granger hangs up the phone.
"Now, we'll know if you really are a threat to me or not, Takahiro." Granger taught to herself, with an arrogant smirk in her face.