Watching Ryouzan Etsuya suffering a fate worse than death under Sato Kazuma's torment, Keli couldn't help but shake his head.
"Didn't you say you were into two-dimensional stuff? Where did you learn all this? Tokyo Ghoul?"
"Heavy-themed humiliation hentai."
Sato Kazuma answered righteously.
Ryouzan Etsuya quickly confessed everything he knew.
He even offered various exchange conditions and pleaded for mercy multiple times during the process.
But as a 17-year-old businessman, he didn't actually understand that even if these were truly people sent by the enemy, pleading for mercy would be useless.
Business wars have compromises for profit, but power only has life and death. The other party would only ensure his utter ruin no matter what.
What's more, the two people in front of him were not after profit, nor after power.
According to Ryouzan Etsuya's confession, they also didn't know the exact details of that Cult. His first contact with the Cult leader's priest was at Far Moon Resort last year when he was still a first-year student doing culinary training and had not yet become one of the Ten Elite.
At that time, a handsome man calling himself a priest approached him and showed him a deeper side of the world. After that, he received an invitation from Mr. Tsukasa Azami and connected the two.
Mr. Tsukasa Azami seemed to have some understanding of these supernatural things during his time abroad. The two quickly reached a cooperation agreement, which was that they would regularly provide offerings to the priest, and the priest would help them improve the chefs' culinary skills. Moreover, if something beyond common sense occurred, the priest would send their people to resolve it.
At the same time, Ryouzan Etsuya believed that religion was a very good auxiliary means of expansion.
When they truly had supernatural things, this would be the best way to unite people's hearts, so they began to introduce religion from the priest.
Currently, this Cult not only has some students at Far Moon Academy but also has a certain following in society.
Although those followers themselves don't know that what they worship is likely the Lalaye Ocean Bodhisattva.
And those Deep Ones, in the Cult, are called Divine Messengers. This aspect is basically controlled by the priest, and he doesn't know everything.
According to Ryouzan Etsuya's description, he believed the priest was a non-human race with mysterious powers, but although he revered that mysterious power, he didn't feel any danger.
In his opinion, it was nothing more than an exotic species that wanted to live better, and it was only natural to cooperate with them for benefits.
However, after all, the development time was relatively short, and their power had not yet gathered. Currently, the religious activities conducted in society are limited to some high-ranking members of the Cult, which are his student subordinates, and those fish-men, who have tricked a few female believers into serving the Cult.
At the same time, over a year, they provided the Cult with about a hundred hearts and collected some money from people's homes in the name of religion. Ryouzan Etsuya only wanted power and money and had no interest in religious fanaticism, so he wouldn't go as far as the Aum Shinrikyo, engaging in gas terror attacks everywhere.
They had originally planned to make their move and replace the Director this autumn, but because the monster incident was exposed early, they were forced to contact Tsukasa Azami ahead of time. After receiving his approval, they launched the coup first, because once this matter escalated, Nekiri Senzaemon would liquidate Ryouzan Etsuya, and things might change.
The other Ten Elite were actually unaware. Even the First Seat was not acting for any self-serving purpose; he simply considered Tsukasa Azami a rare kindred spirit in his life and was willing to work with him.
After clarifying everything, Keli and Sato Kazuma clapped their hands.
"I've told you everything I know. I also promise you that as long as you take me, I will help you identify the priest, and I am willing to accept legal judgment under the charge of assisting a Cult leader."
With a gunshot, Keli and Kazuma walked out of the repair tool warehouse.
"What's next? Should we go directly to Far Moon Resort? Speaking of which, isn't that old man at Far Moon Resort himself right now?"
According to Ryouzan Etsuya, if he got into trouble, Tsukasa Azami's private jet would likely not land at the school but would instead turn back or go to other places.
So, the clue they now had was the priest mentioned by the other party. Although the other party usually contacted Ryouzan Etsuya using electronic devices, anyone who appeared at that location was either a long-term guest or a local staff member.
Kazuma walked outside and suddenly remembered that Nekiri Senzaemon had previously suggested that the two of them retreat with him to the resort.
Now, it seemed that Nekiri Senzaemon's retreat had led him right into the opponent's trap.
"Indeed, it seems we do need to go there."
Keli nodded.
"But before that, we have something to do."
Keli said, taking out two burlap sack corners, poking two holes in them with a dagger, and putting them on his head.
"You're right. Even if they try to suppress such a big matter, there's a limit. The school will probably be suspended later, and it will be difficult to get everyone together like this again."
Kazuma took the other burlap sack corner, also cut two holes with a small sickle, and put it on his head. He took out the list of students who had helped Ryouzan Etsuya commit crimes, which he had hastily written down in the dark.
"Before we leave, let us two teachers give those students one last lesson."
"Never be a cultist!"
The two said in unison.
...
At this moment, on the mountainside, a group of Japanese police officers were gathered, investigating the sudden kidnapping.
All personnel present accused the two consultants who came to the school, but the consultants registered with fake identities.
Nekiri Senzaemon's registration was done casually, and there was no official record kept at the school.
Although this 'raising-gu' magnetic field educator had an inexplicable obsession with cooking competitions, even daring to run away in such a dangerous situation and leave his granddaughter at school to temper her will.
However, he wasn't stupid in other aspects; he had considered that something might go wrong when inviting these two.
Due to a series of incidents and inconsistent testimonies from callers, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department believed that this incident might have supernatural factors, and Inspector Megure, who was dispatched, was taking over the investigation.
These were not ordinary police officers seen on the streets of Japan, wearing small vests and riding bicycles; they were serious crime professionals in proper police uniforms or suits.
Inspector Megure looked at the two registration records before him with a troubled expression.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, graduated from New Oriental Culinary School, aged 28. The photo section contained an anime picture of Hatsune Miku.
Shimura Danzo, graduated from the Vienna University of Fine Arts, aged 30. The photo showed a foreign man with a small mustache.
How could these be valid registrations?
"You mean, you all saw these two consultants abduct your school's student, Ryouzan Etsuya, is that correct?"
The Ten Elite and security guards present all nodded.
"Hmm... According to surveillance, the culprits should not have left your school yet. We will begin our search."
Just as the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was formulating a plan, a police officer rushed over with a bewildered expression.
"Inspector Megure! This is bad! Headquarters just received a report that two people continuously attacked multiple dormitories on Totsuki Academy mountain three minutes ago! They even stole firearms from security personnel and carried out a campus shooting and attacked the school's infirmary!"
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