Became a Human Rights Advocate

72 – Episode 14. Bazaar, Day 2

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Exactly 10 minutes after the text message was sent, all 8 members of the Special Division gathered at the designated place.

Each person took a cell phone or tablet and looked at the data sent by Joo Joo-young.

“As you can see from the data, the booster distributed this time is a little different from the last one.”

In the data, there was a bizarrely changed skin like a reptile.

This is a second-stage side effect that appears when using a booster for a long time.

“… Your symptoms have progressed to this point in one day?”

“Yes. You know that fights over boosters have been happening everywhere since yesterday, right?”

Everyone nodded.

“Yesterday, at best, it was just a minor quarrel between students. The fight that took place today is different. The slanderers continue to appear one after another. Fortunately, there are still only a few cases… “

Considering the amount of boosters released throughout Academia yesterday, it would only be a matter of time before the violence spreads throughout Academy Island.

“It won’t be long before the administrative power will become unmanageable. In the worst case, it could paralyze the functioning of the entire academia. “

“… Really?”

Chae Hee-rin asked in a bewildered voice.

It’s natural that you don’t feel it. Now, to think that Academia, which seemed so peaceful, could be ruined in just a few hours.

“Before that happens, we will move. First of all, from blocking the supply chain.”

“If it is a supplier… “

Chae Hee-rin, Suisei, and Nicola frowned.

These three were with me when I raided the booster factory last time.

It must have reminded me of the Paulo I met that day.

“Would you like to turn over the data?”

As I turned over the data, I saw a familiar face.

The man with reggae hair, Paulo.

Lea wearing a goth loli.

And Jan, a short-cut woman with ear piercings.

These were the executives of the Zetas family.

“These are the three who distribute boosters. All of them are presumed to be executives of the Zetas family. Our first goal is to find these three and stop supplying them.”

“The location has already been specified. Unlike the last time we were secretly active, this time we are openly moving all over the academia.”

Machina helped Joo Ji-young explain.

“First of all, the briefing ends here. Anyone have any questions?”

“What about boosters that have already been distributed?”

Suisei asked with a worried expression.

“I’ve been collecting those separately since yesterday.”

“… Are you leaving the violence to the leading department or the police?”

At Chloe’s question, Joo Ji-young nodded her head.

I think this is the right decision.

Even if we help, we won’t be able to stop the fighting happening all over Academia.

It can be delayed a bit, but in the end it’s just the same ending.

“I don’t think there are any more questions, so I’ll split them into two teams of four.”

“Two teams?”

“These three are all moving independently. So, each team will take on one person and knock them out first. Let the one remaining person look at the situation then and talk again.”

The team formation was over quickly. Ju Ji-young must have decided in advance how to manage the personnel in case of an emergency.

Team A includes me, Suisei, Baek So-so, and Chae Hee-rin.

Team B consists of Nikola, Makina, Alex and Chloe.

One support, two melee, and one main marksman.

This is the most standard combination in Legend of Academia.

If I had to make a team with the 8 people here right now, I would have made the same decision as Joo Joo-young.

“It will be a dangerous mission. Everyone gathered here aspires to be heroes, right?”

Everyone except Alex and me nodded.

“Think of it as the first step towards becoming a hero, and please do your best. But never overdo it. There is nothing more stupid than a commando who gave his life. If things get worse, run away without looking back. It’s because you have to be safe for now. Please.”

Joo Joo-young’s voice was so serious that I had never heard it before.

Her attitude is 180 degrees different from the last time she joked around with a mask.

“Team A will move to the southern district and Team B will move to the western district. I’ll give you 10 minutes. If you have anything to prepare, finish it within this time.”

“Machina recommends going to the bathroom. It’s a big deal if you pee during the operation.”

After Makina added that, several people let out a laugh.

Thanks to that, the stiff atmosphere is relaxing a bit.

Considering Makina’s personality, of course, this was not a joke, but a serious statement.

“Suddenly, this is a big deal.”

Baeksoso came up to me and started talking to me.

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“Are you worried?”

“Of course. But, well, I’m glad I’m with you this time.”

“… Was it my story that you were worried?”

At my words, Bai Xiaoso nodded her head with a calm face.

… What the hell is my image in this guy?

The sunfish might be something unreasonable.

“Don’t be careless this time, Lee Si-hyuk.”

Nicola, who had come up behind me before I knew it, started talking to me.

This is Nicola, who was seriously injured because of me last time.

“Yes, take care of yourself too.”

“Hmph, who do you think you are talking to?”

Nicola pulled out a comb from his bosom and brushed his hair before leaving again.

I don’t usually trim it that much, so it must be his own way to relax.

Suisei and Chloe were talking about something with serious expressions, while Chae Hee-rin muttered into the air to herself as if hypnotizing herself.

“Hey, Sihyuk Lee.”

“Hey.”

As Alex started talking to me, a strange sound leaked from the mouth of the white cow standing next to him.

… I can’t help but be afraid of Alex even though I said I’ve overcome everything.

As if it was a familiar reaction to Alex, he brought up the matter without paying attention to Baek So-so, who was surprised.

“Drink.”

“… This.”

“It is good for the body.”

What Alex gave me was an energy drink with only the letter E written on it.

It is not an ordinary energy drink, but a doping item that slightly raises all stats, commonly known as E-Can.

This is a hard-to-find item.

“Only I drink?”

“There is only one.”

“Then shouldn’t you be drinking?”

When I said that, Alex snorted and laughed.

“The weakest guy here is, objectively, Lee Si-hyeok. So you should drink it, because the rest of them are guys who can take care of themselves.”

“… I don’t think it’s that much anymore.”

“Well, it’s probably not the first time. From what I hear, it seems like the fights are quite common.”

That must have been the story I heard from Yuri.

The one with the last sword had Chloe’s help, but I took down two bullies by myself.

“But still clumsy. So, stop talking and drink.”

“Okay.”

I immediately opened the E-can and gulped down the contents.

No matter what, I am a person who puts my body first.

There is no reason to refuse a doping item.

“Then see you later, Lee Si-hyuk.”

Alex said that and walked towards Nicola and Makina.

It is necessary to devise a strategy in advance between the same teams.

As if the conversation with Suisei had ended, Chloe was also seen joining Team B.

“Sihyuk.”

“Suisei.”

Suisei’s expression was extremely serious.

“This time, I will show it to Sihyuk.”

“What?”

“How hard is the sword of the Kasuga family.”

I could feel the energy in her voice like a sharpened blade.

“Yes, I will look forward to it.”

Finally, Chae Hee-rin joined quietly and we made a rough outline of how we would fight.

And a minute before departure, I took a peek and approached Joo Ji-young, who was standing alone.

“Teacher.”

“Yes, Sihyuk.”

Joo Ji-young, who was busy organizing something, stopped her hand and turned her head away.

She is the one who always appreciated my judgment.

Even if the claim is weak, we will consider it.

“Concerning this operation, I have something to tell you.”

＜7＞

Water management facility, control room.

Ross opened his eyes at the sight of someone approaching.

It’s Ast, a little girl with all the horns on her head cut off.

She told Ast to be quiet.

There is no way Ast, who is afraid of Ross, disobeys his words.

“Is it Astray?”

At Ross’s words, Ast, no, Astray nodded her head.

“How about it, mercenary. Are things going the way you thought?”

“Until now.”

“That is fortunate.”

Astray settled into a chair near Ross and sat down.

“Anyway, unexpected things happen a lot these days.”

“What do you mean?”

“You know, mercenary. It is your story.”

Astray said, narrowing her eyes.

“… Would you have said it was just a whim?”

“There is no need to be so vigilant. Because I have a style that respects the judgment of the field. It’s enough to run amok as much as you want. But everything has a cause.”

“What do you want to talk about?”

“Mercenary, you have always acted as I expected. It was so predictable that it was no fun.”

Hearing that, Ross frowned slightly. But Astray didn’t care, and continued her words as she turned the chair she was sitting on.

“You two times exceeded my expectations. Once two months ago, once this time.”

Two months ago.

It was the time when the booster factory was attacked.

This was a truly unexpected event for Astray.

Ross wasn’t a weakling enough to be easily stepped on and attacked.

“What happened?”

“… I have no reason to tell you.”

“Looks like something happened. Well, it doesn’t matter if you don’t want to talk. It’s okay if I find out.”

With those words, Astray left.

“This… What is this?”

Ast, whose personality had returned, screamed.

It was because his head was dizzy from coming to his senses on the spinning chair.

“Stop, stop, human!”

Ross closed his eyes, ignoring Ast’s desperate shout.

If he really moved beyond Ast’s expectations, the reason might be-