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Volume 1 Interlude: The Sneering Tank
——2:34 AM, a 24-hour convenience store.
“Damn! How could there still be a mole? Tank, it’s amazing you managed to escape unscathed…”
After hearing my report, the Magician’s face showed obvious fear.
Everyone felt the same.
We had investigated all the teachers and staff at Kurumamichi High School long ago, yet she managed to infiltrate unnoticed…
And we didn’t even realize when the tracker was planted on us.
If it were discovered just thirty seconds later, I might have been captured by now.
Indeed, the Kurumamichi family is not to be underestimated. Too dangerous.
“Sorry… I should have gone with you…”
I shook my head. The Kurumamichi family had installed numerous surveillance cameras inside Kurumamichi High School.
If the Magician had gone to Kurumamichi High School, no matter how he disguised himself, he would have been detected, which might have jeopardized the plan.
“I see… Anyway, the plan has moved forward a step, that’s cause for celebration, right?”
Can this really be called progress?
We got some information, but the Kurumamichi family gained a lot too.
Although this time only a mole was deployed, now that they know I’m infiltrating Kurumamichi High School, that man will surely appear next time. The strongest spy, the former dagger of Kurumamichi Yuhiro… Shield.
“Tank, you’re too concerned about Shield. As long as we capture Ema, Shield won’t act rashly. It’s just a matter of time.”
Despite failing to capture Ema, I wasn’t reprimanded but encouraged instead.
This meticulous concern was a relief.
“So, what about the most important Ema? Is she also a spy like us or…”
A regular person. I didn’t hesitate and answered the Magician directly.
“Are you sure about that conclusion? Didn’t she have a small handgun?”
That gun was probably given by Kurumamichi Shino for her protection, just in case.
But well, if it’s given and not used, it’s meaningless.
“Listen, Tank. This news is indeed good, but are you sure it’s okay to just assume Ema is a regular person? We’ve been deceived by Kurumamichi Shino before, remember?”
The Magician was right, hasty judgments are dangerous.
So, I’ll tell him. Today, we got the best information.
Kurumamichi Shino was busy all day, asking his friendly classmates for advice.
“I’m going on a date with Ema. I hope you can give me some advice on what to do.”
He ran around for Ema, can they still be called fake lovers? Don’t be ridiculous.
“Whoa! That’s big news! In the end, Kurumamichi Shino is just a ‘high school student’ after all.”
Kurumamichi Shino doesn’t deserve to inherit the Kurumamichi Corporation.
If he thinks about his situation properly, he would understand how dangerous it is to have a girlfriend.
“Alright! Since we’ve got so much information, it’s my turn to act! If we’re going to do this, we must get the best result!”
The best result? That means…
“Prepare thoroughly, so Kurumamichi Shino hands over the real power of the Kurumamichi Corporation.”
Our goal is for “that person” to inherit all the real power of the Kurumamichi Corporation.
That’s why we targeted Kurumamichi Shino’s life. But that’s only a last resort.
If Kurumamichi Shino willingly hands over the power to “that person,” that would be the ideal scenario.
But is it really possible?
“The most troublesome are Shield and the mole. So we must separate them from Kurumamichi Shino…”
The Magician muttered softly, beginning to formulate a plan.
As I am not skilled in planning, the Magician is particularly reliable at times like this.
“Okay, the plan is ready. We just need twenty more people now.”
So, we need to ask “that person.”
“Also, there might be a fight with Kurumamichi Shino, are you prepared for that…”
“No problem.”
I answered clearly.
I understood everything from today’s battle. Kurumamichi Shino has excellent combat skills.
With such skills, ordinary spies are no match for him.
“…But if the opponent is me, it’s a different story. One on one, I can definitely beat him.”
“Hahaha! As expected of Tank! You’re a reliable guy!”
I don’t usually smile much, but today is an exception.
Finally, I see a glimmer of light. Finally, I can escape this long darkness.
Let’s start preparing.
