Comprehensive: Beginning with the Killer Queen

"Old and dead?"

Butsuko Toshin was still a little confused.

But she soon realized that Roland's words were not a metaphor or a mockery.

It was just stating a simple fact.

In fact, she was more or less aware of this.

Although he knew nothing about Roland's origins and purpose, judging from his performance just now, it was more reasonable for the middle-aged man to have his head chopped off after enduring such an attack.

At the very least, a few rough blood holes should be left to let the blood gush out.

But that Anbu member was not only still able to move, he could even burst out with power, and it was obvious that he did not look like he was seriously injured.

Therefore, it is self-evident why he suddenly stopped breathing.

Is there really such a power as interrupting one's life span?
As the person who invented this ability, Fusuka Toshinori deeply understands how outrageous it is.

Although they were enemies, she did not think that the middle-aged man's ridicule was wrong.

After all, the original intention of this ability was just to use death that no one could resist to exert a strong sense of oppression.

As long as they think calmly, even an incapable person can sense that something is wrong.

After discovering that the legend had become true, Butsuko Toshinori subconsciously shuddered due to his rationality as a researcher.

There was clear hesitation and melancholy in the girl's pupils, without the slightest joy of being saved.

After all, if you think about it, her value is at most that of a summer cicada hiding in the shadows and secretly chirping a few times in an attempt to attract outside attention.

Even if she escaped the clutches of the mantis called Anbu, being caught by the Yellow Bird would only mean missing one cycle of the process, and it would not change her fate of being eaten at all.

Moreover, due to the difference in size, if she is captured by the Anbu, she may be able to use her own value to deal with it, but if she is taken in by someone who can even manipulate and take away her life, she will most likely face a miserable life where she cannot even resist.

It was a nightmare.

"Don't worry, Miss Bushu. The Way of Life-Severance is indeed very dangerous, but I always use discretion when I strike."

"Although he died of old age, I only took away 90% of his vitality. If he can keep his mind steady and use his ability to seal his body, he can still retain the remaining vitality and survive."

Roland glanced at Butsuko Toshinori and spoke softly, as if he could see her uneasiness.

"It's just that the guy didn't know what was good for him. After being hit, he continued to use up his strength and thus voluntarily exhausted his own vitality."

Butsuko Toshinori opened his mouth and fell silent.

If Roland's attitude had not been so gentle, she would have almost thought it was some hidden threat.

But she knew that a man with such power who could easily defeat ANBU members would not care about her will at all.

"You...want me to work for you?"

Without asking any unnecessary questions, the girl seemed to be making a final confirmation, or as if she was convincing herself.

"My past achievements have been generalized. My only value now is that I can interfere with the Misaka Network to a certain extent."

"But if you really do this, compared to the premise of controlling me, what you really need to face is..."

——They are enemies of Academy City itself.

In the previous incident, Kihara Gensei, the proposer and one of the controllers of the Absolute Ability Plan, seemed to have died in an additional experiment.

Butsuko Toshinori was not surprised by this.

With his indifferent and twisted character, such an end was only a matter of time.

But the problem is that some of the information he left behind seems to have greatly increased the attention paid by the higher-ups to the Misaka Network.

Therefore, the Absolute Ability Project became the first project to be restarted in Academy City, which was in ruins after the disaster.

Because compared to the original expectations, many people in the upper echelons now value its results.

In this case, what we have to fight is no longer a simple experiment, but the liquidation of Academy City itself.

"That kind of thing is totally unimportant."

However, Roland answered without hesitation.

"Well, especially when compared to the Misaka sisters themselves, although it's not like they've never taken in an entire race, this kind of unity is also quite novel..."

As if to confirm something, he held his chin up and thought seriously for a while, then nodded solemnly again.

Although Roland's words revealed a strong sense of scum, Butsuko Toshinori still felt a little relieved.

The key point she was worried about was whether the other party had the courage to get involved.

Although the answer and attitude are somewhat subtle, this pure desire may have a more direct effect in some aspects than high-sounding reasons.

not to mention……

"Besides, you have no other choice, right?"

Roland blinked.

"Rather than dying here, you would rather endure humiliation and look for a turnaround, no matter what it takes, right?"

"As you said."

Hearing this, Butsuko Toshin hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and finally nodded.

"Then, without further ado."

Roland also leaned down slightly and stretched out his hand towards the cloth bundle on the ground.

"Let's take this opportunity to deal with all the trouble that's following you at once."

"Eh?"

"You don't think that SCHOOL, which is as famous as ITEM in the Anbu organization, is a group of idiots who are so arrogant that they still think that sending only one person is enough when carrying out an important mission?"

Roland laughed and turned to look at the empty door behind him.

"Why, do you want to continue hiding?"

"Oh, have we been discovered?"

Suddenly there was a voice.

Around the corner of the door, a petite girl walked out.

She put her hands behind her back and walked into the center of the room.

The soft golden long hair is slightly curled at the ends, tied into a strand, and falls on the shoulders, exuding an elegant temperament.

She was wearing a gorgeous pink dress with a hollow back, boldly revealing her skin as white and delicate as fresh snow.

But when such a simple outfit is matched with the right exquisite bracelets and jewelry, it actually carries the elegance of a rich lady.

A slender waist, the round curves that cannot be concealed by the skirt, and naked feet wearing white sandals.

When Roland's gaze moved here, the girl seemed to be aware of something. Her cute and crystal clear toes moved a few times unconsciously, with a playful look of wanting to resist but also to welcome.

Without a doubt, this is an impeccable beauty. "My name is Jikusai Umi, and like the man you just killed, I am also from the ANBU organization SCHOOL."

After a pause, the girl lowered her head slightly and introduced herself, as if she didn't notice Roland's burning gaze at all.

"You're being so polite. That's not how you should behave when your mission is hijacked."

Roland was also a little surprised.

"That guy must be your companion, right? You even made light of the fact that he died. I don't remember there being such a soft-hearted person in the Anbu organization."

"SCHOOL also has its own strict standards for selecting members. Although that guy has awakened the electric current, he is only in our probation period. His life or death is not important."

Yucai Haimei raised the corner of her mouth slightly and answered calmly.

"As for the failure of the mission, although it will lead to a counterattack from SCHOOL, compared to other Anbu organizations, 'School' does not just rely on puppets from the upper echelons, and there is an option for workarounds."

"Since the famous Blue Dream Company's leader has personally intervened, if we still care about such gains and losses, wouldn't we really become the group of idiots you mentioned?"

Butsuko Toshin's pupils shrank, and he sensed something unusual.

She was not surprised that Roland came from Blue Dream Company. Only someone of the director's level could have the information that she had the ability to interfere with the Misaka network.

But what was weird was the attitude of the girl in front of him.

As a behemoth that competes with the Unified Council in Academy City, the fact that it interfered with the Absolute Escapist Project without authorization can be regarded as a fuse that breaks the balance.

But although it is an Anbu organization directly under the General Council, the "school" is so calm and even seems to be showing goodwill to Roland.

Could it be that……

Was their action this time not based on orders from above, but on their own will?

Although this behavior can be explained by skirting the issue, the desire to rebel is already obvious to everyone.

"Oh? You actually knew who I am. It seems like you've been targeting me for a while."

Roland stroked his chin and narrowed his eyes.

Although he never deliberately concealed his identity, he also never made a public appearance.

Up to now, all press conferences and occasions requiring appearances of Blue Dream Company have been presented by Shokuhou Misaki, the spokesperson.

It was not a big deal to discover that he was connected to Shokuhou Misaki, but to be so certain of his identity undoubtedly required a lot of effort and thought.

"……interesting."

Roland looked at Yucai Haimei calmly, "So the school's actions today were also planned against me for a long time? Judging from the number of people outside, you have all come out."

"You are too kind. I just want to be prepared."

Yucai Haimei smiled playfully.

"If that idiot who's at the vanguard fails, we'll naturally follow suit."

"But since it's you who's here, naturally I'm the only one who's here to express the school's goodwill."

Umi Yucai lifted her skirt slightly, revealing a small female pistol tied to her thigh.

Weapons of this level would have limited power even against Butsuko Toshinori, let alone Roland.

In addition, Yucai Haimei is indeed a beautiful girl who is easy to make people like her, and these words do have an invisible persuasive power.

"Good intentions...

Roland shrugged meaninglessly.

"If that's the case, then there's no need for the real owner to hide his head and show his tail, right?"

He turned his head and looked out the window calmly.

Because there was no glass on the windowsill, the scene outside could be seen clearly.

Apart from the faint cold wind, there was no light or shadow.

However, as Roland spoke, like ripples in a pond, the void suddenly glowed with neon light.

The six pure white wings slowly returned to their original color from their translucent state, and then spread out, vibrating slightly, revealing a young man in a high-end suit.

Unlike the holy angel wings behind him, his eyes were filled with a gloom that was completely the opposite of that.

"Please forgive my impoliteness, Mr. Roland. It is a rare opportunity to meet someone like you, so it is not surprising that I am a little excited."

The young man looked very familiar, with a smile on his face that looked more hypocritical than gentle.

Although it seemed like an apology, there was an unpleasant condescension in the tone.

No, it should be that he looks down on talented people.

Because before Roland could answer, he stepped on the windowsill and jumped up without any hesitation.

"Oh? Unreal Matter, you are the second candidate who was not chosen by Aleister, no, the eternal runner-up?"

Looking at those pairs of wings, Roland's eyes flickered and a slight smile appeared on the corners of his mouth.

"I want you to call me by my name. My name is Kakine Teitoku."

Although it was the truth, when he heard the title of the second brother, the smile on Kakine Teito's face froze.

He has always been resentful about being treated as an unqualified candidate and has always been resentful about it.

Considering that Roland's help would be needed next, Emperor Kakine suppressed his anger and spoke in a cold voice.

"My purpose of coming here today is to obtain the qualifications to control the upper level with the help of Blue Dream Company."

"You should understand that in this Academy City, only Aleister, who is the chairman of the board and hidden behind the scenes, is the true king of science."

"The so-called directors, and even the entire upper echelon, seem to have absolute power, but they are essentially just consumables that can be replaced at will. Even Blue Dream Company is no exception."

"I see..." Roland nodded seriously, "As expected of the second place, he even has access to such confidential information. Many directors may not realize this."

"There's nothing to be surprised about, because they are just a group of livestock who are content with their current situation."

Although he said so, the raised corner of Kakine Teigu's mouth betrayed his pride.

"Anyway, you can see that the previous out-of-control incident has caused Aleister's control to decline a lot. Even the responsibility of Academy City's security has been interfered with by Blue Dream Company."

"All kinds of projects and research institutes have temporarily suspended their experiments. External pressure is even more pressing. It looks like a storm is coming, with internal and external troubles. At this time, as long as someone can give him a critical blow, Aleister will be pulled down from his throne."

"So, I hope to get the help of Blue Dream Company, cooperate with Yafei, and the Absolute Ability Plan, so that we can paralyze Aleister's last line of defense in one fell swoop and become the controller of Academy City."

Roland raised his eyebrows and smiled with interest.

"Although it sounds like a wishful plan, it is indeed not completely unfeasible. However, why do you think I will let Blue Dream Company help you?"

"Because, aren't you in our hands now? This is a bargaining chip that is a thousand times stronger than that of that researcher. After all, in the past six months, the school has only seen you away from Yafei and the company's subordinates, acting alone."

Kakine Teigumo showed a grim expression.

"So, I advise you to be obedient. Otherwise, I will have to make you suffer. Do you understand?" (End of this chapter)