Chapter 30

"Kaa, kaa"

"Kaa!?"

On the roof, where Shiro was guarding the house, he heard a report from his subordinate, Karasu, and felt a sense of urgency.

The report stated that his master was being attacked by a large man with incredible strength and was currently engaged in battle.

"Kaa, kaa, kaa"

"Kaa, kaa!?"

Moreover, one of Kousuke's classmates seemed to have been knocked out, and the other two had been captured by a mysterious group.

"Kaa…"

"Shiro, is something wrong?"

Having heard the report, Kuro, sensing something amiss, came to Shiro.

"Kaa, kaa, kaa"

"Hmm. That's not a good situation, is it?"

Shiro explained the report from his subordinate to Kuro.

"Perhaps, that large man is also an associate of the one in the silk hat who attacked our master. Given the timing, it's likely."

"Kaa!"

Hearing Kuro's speculation, Shiro showed his intention to go and help Kousuke.

"Just wait a moment. Our master is not so weak as to be defeated by such a mere opponent. Besides, Near is with him. If it truly becomes dangerous, Near will alert us."

Kousuke doesn't know, but it was agreed that if Near judged the situation to be dangerous, he would ring the house's landline. The landline has not rung yet.

"Kaa…"

"I understand your concern, but you are crucial for reconnaissance. It would be best to focus on gathering information right now, don't you think?"

"Kaa…"

Shiro gave a hesitant response to Kuro's words.

"Yes, let's organize the information a bit. The other day, when our master was attacked, the tuxedo that was taken had the same smell as the intruder who tried to break into the house before."

"Kaa!?"

Hearing this information, Shiro also came to the same conclusion as Kuro.

"That's right. The attackers this time might all be from the same group or organization."

"Kaa, kaa!"

Confirming that Kuro's speculation matched his own, Shiro gave instructions to his subordinate, Karasu. One was to keep an eye on Kousuke's movements, and the other was to identify the enemy organization's base.

"Kaa!"

Karasu acknowledged the instructions and took off.

"Yes, those are appropriate instructions. Once we know the base, we can take action. I will also move now."

"Kaa?"

"I'm going to see Ryuukai. I think it's best to inform him before we get too involved."

From Kuro's use of the word "involved," Shiro sensed his state of mind. Kuro was also feeling considerable anger at the fact that the intruder had not only tried to break into the house but had also attacked his master twice.

"Then, I'll be off."

"Kaa!"

Watching Kuro leave along the roof, Shiro waited for reports from his subordinates…

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"Take this! 'Dissolution Punch'!"

"A punch that dissolves on contact? But it's useless!"

While activating 'Dissolution' in my fist and punching the large man, I couldn't deal any damage. The fabric of his clothes only slightly dissolved.

"Still, it's hard to control the intensity…"

To activate the ultimate technique, controlling the intensity of 'Dissolution' is crucial. However, using 'Enhancement' also amplifies the 'Dissolution' ability, making it even harder to regulate.

"But, I don't have time to complain!"

"Whoa, that's a good punch. But!"

Thinking that 'Dissolution' wasn't much of a threat, the large man tried to grab me for a throw. This was actually perfect for me!

"Here we go!"

"Whoa, a shoulder throw? You know judo too?"

I grabbed the large man's collar and got into position for a shoulder throw. Being smaller, it was easier for me to get close to him.

"But, that's a bad move!"

"Ugh!"

However, the large man's clothes tore, and the shoulder throw failed. The durability had decreased due to the partial dissolution. I was then kicked away, taking advantage of the opening. It hurt.

"But, it's not over yet!"

"Whoa! That's a good tackle! You do wrestling too?"

Bearing the pain, I immediately tackled him. I grabbed his belt and activated 'Dissolution' without mercy!

"Hey, my pants are melting! My skin might melt too, so I'm going to peel away!"

"Ugh, cough!"

We exchanged punches and kicks, and he forcibly peeled away. But, I had achieved my goal…

"Could it be, that the shoulder throw and tackle were your ultimate technique?"

"Sort of."

"Huh?"

My answer left him puzzled. He must have been expecting some impressive martial art or flashy move.

"Well, to be precise, they are part of it."

"Part of the ultimate technique?"

That's right. The shoulder throw and tackle were just the preliminary steps to execute the ultimate move.

"Alright, let's go."

Ignoring the large man's tilted head, I retrieved my bag and Near, and picked up Shizukana.

Come to think of it, this is the first time I've carried someone princess-style. It's a bit nerve-wracking.

"Hey, where are you going? The fight isn't over yet!"

"No, it's over. With your defeat!"

I replied, took a deep breath, and shouted.

"Help! I'm being chased by a pervert! Please help me!!"

I ran while carrying Shizukana.

The large man, picking up his torn clothes, was frantically trying to cover his lower body.

Hahaha! The shoulder throw and tackle were just preparations to leave him in his underwear!

"That's cheating!"

"It's not cheating, it's strategy!"

If he can catch me, let him try. He'll end up exposing himself in public!

'You're really cheating!' the large man shouted as I fled like a hare.

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"That idiot…"

Chie, who had been watching the entire battle, was utterly disappointed by Dies' disgraceful performance. Just then, the door to the room where Chie was waiting was knocked.

"Excuse me."

"It's Sepek, come in."

Chie regained her composure and listened to the report from Sepek, the 'Capture' ability user.

"The examination of Toy and Melt is complete. They are both fine and can return to duty immediately."

"Understood. Keep them on standby."

After giving the instructions, Chie immediately began to plan the next steps. Having failed to capture 'Fusion' again, she, as the commander, had no room for error.

"Excuse me."

Sepek, aware of Chie's anxiety, quietly left the room after finishing the report.

"Still…"

Alone in the room after Sepek's departure, Chie muttered to herself.

"There are an unusual number of crows today."

No one sensed the danger in this anomaly.

The second chapter is almost over.