The same day as the previous chapter at the Abandoned Hospital in Kanagawa...
A moment of silence and tension occured inside the room...
"So, that's her backstory? She is driven by a self-assigned role of being a Justice Server? I don't know if I should still see her from the bad guy's perspective now that I know her story. Her actions are both brutal but also helpful to the current society." Lori taught to herself.
So, the reason why you chose bounty hunting even though there is a lot of ways where you can do charitable donations and good deeds without having to dirty your hands is because of this. A complex transformation of a seemingly ordinary teenager to a ruthless brutal killer... Arata said sympathetically A motivation for killing that started because of traumatic life experiences and a realization of a flawed system, incorporating justice to your own hands. Hands that are capable of doing both good and bad, you're duty stems from a motivation of...false justice and false altruism. Arata said coldly So, I was right to suspect that there is more than meets the eye. Arata said coldly.
Granger aggressively grabs his collar.
How dare you say that?! What do you even know! Granger said clearly enraged.
I know, I know that feeling too. Arata said sympathetically Being failed and used by this rotten to the core system. Arata said coldly.
I don't know your sympathy! Moreover, your pity! Granger said clearly infuriated.
I didn't say that to express my pity towards you, I said it because I know and I understand. Arata said coldly.
What do you exactly mean? How am I supposed to believe you? Granger asks expectantly Tell me your story too, I want to know what makes a teenage highschooler like you and Shinji to become a terrorist who have become not just a national but also international threat. Granger said authoritatively, adjusting her shades. Ultimately, letting go of Arata's collar.
I can't tell you my story right now, that will have to come in the right time and the right place. Arata said coldly.
What do you mean? Granger said authoritatively Is this also part of your plans? Granger said authoritatively.
You could say that. Arata said coldly But, since you told me about your story to feed my curiosity and with that reason, I have figured out your motivation behind your actions. Arata said hesitantly, he gulps I'll tell you a subtle hint about mine too. Arata said coldly.
Alright, that will even us. I am willing to listen now! Granger said coldly, adjusting her shades.
"Finally, it's his turn! Well, even though he will only reveal a small hint according to himself, that's alright as long as I can have a glimpse on his past!" Lori taught to herself.
One of the reasons is that it's a promise, a promise for a late friend. Arata said coldly.
Arata closes his eyes.
Flashback, in a random alley in Kanagawa Prefecture 10 years ago.
Hey! Hideki! Fight, you can do it! Please! Shinji said warily.
I can't... it seems like...this is it for me...I can't even see a thing now. Hideki said feigning cheerfulness.
Shinji, stop it. Arata said authoritatively Hideki...Arata said warily.
Arata... you're the pride of the Akademiya the boy who got hailed as the "Masterpiece of Akademiya's 4th generation". Hideki said feigning enthusiasm I want you to promise me, I want the both of you to promise me...That you will continue our fight. No matter what. I know that with Arata's masterful intelligence and Shinji's adaptability. The both of you can do it, that's the only and final wish that I want to make...Hideki said coldly.
Yes, I promise Hideki! But, we want you to be with us and witness our fight for the change! Hideki! Don't give up on me or I'll kill you! Shinji said warily, tears streaming down on his face DAMN YOU! Shinji said clearly frustrated.
I am counting on you then...Hideki said coldly.
Hideki became unresponsive.
Hideki? Hideki?! No, wake up! Wake up! You can't! Hideki! Shinji said warily, tears streaming down on his face.
Arata holds back his tears and clenches his fists tight, adjusting his glasses.
Yes, I promise... Hideki. I promise. Arata said clearly enraged.
Going back to the present.
So, you've been fighting for a "Change" since then? Granger asks expectantly.
Yes, it's a long story. Arata said coldly Nut, one thing is for sure... Arata said coldly.
Granger nods her head.
We're both fighting for change and justice. They've said in unison.
"He said that it was just "One of their reasons" it implies that there is more. I wonder what's their main reason and what's the others? Where exactly does this bombing plan going? Is it really just a bombing plan? There is an implicit hint that them telling their entire story in the right story is a part of their plan, what is that?" Granger taught to herself, adjusting her shades.
In the CIA'S Secret Hideout Surveillance Room...
What now?! Have you traced it?! We're raising against time, so go ahead and jurry the fuck up! Angeline said arrogantly.
We're almost there, Ma'am! The agent said confidently.
Good, hurry up. Angeline said authoritatively Donovan, prepare the car and the team. Angeline said authoritatively.
How many of our team will we be deploying, Madame Angeline? Donovan asks coldly.
We're going to deploy along with us a small portion of agents. So, that Granger won't be able to sense that we're in there and actively commencing our search. This will definitely caught them off guard and will make them surrender Lori and Arata back to us. Just pick the right number, not so small but no so many amount. Angeline said authoritatively.
Right away! Donovan said confidently, immediately leaving the room.
We've traced it, Ma'am! The agent said confidently.
Update, immediately! Angeline said with urgency.
They're in an Abandoned Hospital in Kanagawa, as you deduced it's almost outside Kanagawa! The agent said confidently.
Great job! Angeline said enthusiastically, immediately dials Shinji's phone number.
Shinji, we've found them! I am going there as soon as possible. Angeline said authoritatively Get ready for the commencement of our rescue mission. Angeline said coldly.