"By the way," Dorothy continued, cutting off a rice cake filled with ice cream.
"When will the next operation start? Or have you given up on targeting heroes anymore?"
More than two weeks have already passed since they brainwashed the hero named Spade, and No. 13 and his staff show no sign of moving on to the next action.
The villain organization [Abyss] will also have regular reports that are shared during rare moments,
Dorothy, who has no interest other than research, often ends up leaving things out or barely checking the parts that interest her.
It was Dorothy who made the brainwashing potion and gave it to her.
Dorothy's job is to hand it over, observe the results, and improve them... There is no need for more than that.
"You can't give up. … However, the [Villain Alliance]'s reaction is also somewhat strange... ?"
At the meeting that was held just recently, No. 13 also participated along with Violet, the boss.
It doesn't mean much, but as an escort and attendant.
First of all, his relationship with Spade, a major member of the 7th Division, was recognized and he was able to avoid being expelled from the organization... .
That's something...
Something… that is…
That's right... ?
… no.
There is no point in thinking about anything else now.
"The next target is still the 7th Division's hero club, and the operation's conclusion date is in three days."
After considering various factors, we concluded that the time was the most optimal.
The biggest factor is that four days later, the captain of the 7th division goes to headquarters to attend a captain's meeting, and other personnel are also absent for reasons such as dispatch or vacation.
In this way, it becomes an easy environment to hunt clubs.
"… "I said something before, but why should she involve her at her own risk?"
After briefly explaining the immediate plan, Dorothy said, putting a cut piece of ice cream sticky rice cake into her mouth.
She is a bit skeptical about this operation.
I felt a little uneasy about No. 13's confident operation.
"A brainwashed hero is a spade… Even the apple I captured. To be honest, aren't two enough?
… For me, it would be better to conduct research if there were more hero samples."
In order to continue to stick with the [Villain Alliance], it is necessary to show the results of consistent activities.
To be precise, any results that would be helpful to their coalition.
But the result doesn't necessarily mean defeating a hero... It doesn't have to be a kind of thing, does it?
In the first place, it seems like the method of brainwashing is hidden from the Federation.
As long as the brainwashing of the two people is deepened and used in a way such as stealing confidential information... .
"That makes sense… ."
No. 13 scooped up the last piece of ice cream that was in a pretty glass bowl and put it in his mouth.
The spoon that is put down makes a clear clinking sound.
"I also did what the staff suggested."
The staff is a genius. She is a different type of genius than Dorothy, and even if she doesn't look like the aide that No. 13 knew on the outside, her insides don't change.
If that's what the advisor said, it was definitely the right thing to do.
It doesn't mean giving up on the idea, but it does mean trusting.
The staff must have considered all the different cases and decided that was the best option.
"… I don't know. You and the staff are completely outside the scope of my thoughts.
"Even when I was a man, I saw the two of you talking nonsense and thought you were people I couldn't understand."
"What a mess. "It sounds kind of weird."
"What is he saying now. "I saw you coming out of the room together the other morning and thought that someone had finally opened up an anal hole."
"That was while playing a game… "Why have your thoughts become so shallow?!"
"I learned it. Whenever the original female members get together, they always talk. "I want you guys to bet on when the anus will come out and who will get the ball"
"Please do not do that… ! Please stop… ! I don't want to hear that... !"
For some reason, whenever I walked around with my staff, I saw female members whispering about something out of the ordinary.
Fuck… It was information I really didn't want to know… .
I thought it was fortunate that the chief of staff was a woman... .
"――Anyway, for now, that's it. "To prepare for an emergency, I want to control as many heroes as possible."
Number 13 quickly ended the conversation, trying to get away from the terrible topic.
… And, although it's still just a guess.
'Where is the [Villain Alliance]… 'Are you saying it's suspicious?'
It's been a long time since No. 13, who returned from wandering after losing his abilities, attended the meeting.
The atmosphere had somehow changed, and it wasn't like it didn't feel a little suspicious.
First of all, it feels like the talk of [Abyss]'s expulsion has been put on hold, not completely rejected.
The staff also... She gave us her rough thoughts, but was tight-lipped, saying nothing was certain yet.
Anyway, even with that explanation, Dorothy seemed to understand it in her own way.
"Hmm… In case of an emergency... ."
He nodded.
"And actually, there is one more reason. "This is the biggest one."
"What is that?"
Number 13 patted the now empty ice cream bowl and narrowed his eyes.
It's faint in those eyes, but... There was a heat similar to anger.
"Anyway, you're the bitch who put my subordinate in such a miserable state. "I thought I should get revenge properly."
"… … "You really are a comrade in arms who makes me cry."
Dorothy sighed as if she was pathetic and put another piece of the cut rice cake into her mouth.
… It's sweet and cool, so it feels good.
* * *
The woman named Club is a C-class hero, and can be seen as a newcomer who became a hero in the first place less than a year ago.
Including the fact that he just became an adult at the age of 20, the grade C can be said to be quite high.
The track record of finding and arresting villains who were trying to communicate with overseas organizations while staying on the island several times.
And above all, I heard that if the opponent is a villain, it is thanks to his resolute personality that does not show even the slightest sympathy and does not seem to shed any blood or tears.
A decisive, sadistic personality.
And she was unable to escape, leading her last remaining subordinates to capture the staff member who had gone on the operation, and crushed every bone in his body.
Not to suppress the staff.
To lure back the subordinates that the staff had sacrificed themselves to escape.
While his subordinates were scattering or hiding,
They bend, stab, and break the body of the staff member held high, making him scream in pain as if he were playing a musical instrument.
Eventually, his subordinates, who could no longer bear to see him suffer, voluntarily showed up one by one and were arrested.
… … After hearing that story, no matter how easy-going No. 13 was, his fever rose.
I thought that I would have to scold that woman at least.
"… okay. Long year she is an unforgivable woman."
Dorothy must have heard that story too, and immediately understood it and nodded in agreement.
Anyway, no matter what, Dorothy has a deep sense of camaraderie, so she feels some kind of anger similar to No. 13.
But that also creates some sense of anxiety.
In this world, anyone who uses revenge or hatred as their principle of action will inevitably collapse or die... .
Dorothy was about to open her mouth, wondering if she should say something more.
The next moment, I noticed something and opened my eyes wide behind the prescriptionless glasses used for disguise.
"… Hey, number 13."
"huh? why?"
"That club girl… "What does she look like?"
"Look at the report or something. "I've attached everything."
Number 13 reluctantly took out his smartphone, touched the screen, and opened the cloud folder.
I'm sure all reports and photos used in them were saved in this cloud.
Let's see, there's a picture of the club... Club, club… .
"No. 13, the girl from that club… "You're on the thin side, right?"
"uh? huh. yes. "She's thin, tall, and a little short."
And she's a woman with pitiful breasts!
I tried to say that as a joke, but Dorothy just put her hands above her head with a stern look on her face.
The hands are upright and look like rabbit ears.
"… With this kind of ribbon in your hair? "Clover pattern?"
"ok. yes. "What is it, you know very well."
"Oh yeah… ."
I don't think there's any need to show the photo… I think so.
For some reason, Dorothy seems strange.
I wanted to know something, so I looked back and followed Dorothy's gaze.
"… "Isn't that her?"
――A dessert shop with two people, in front of the counter at the entrance.
Just as Dorothy had said, a woman with a fancy ribbon waving was contemplating the menu.
* * *
'Indeed, this is a good store worthy of recommendation.'
The club that just came into the store recommended by Spade is,
I felt very satisfied when I saw the wonderful interior design and the menu list that made me feel sweet just by looking at the pictures.
Ah, really.
To the club that lived on an island where the only snacks were rice cakes or popsicles from corner stores,
Desserts on land really feel like they were created by combining dreams and fantasies.
Unfortunately, I didn't have anyone to recommend me, so I ended up coming alone... .
'The only person I could find time for was Mr. Apple, but I'm not close with him yet... .'
I knew that she was definitely a good person, but for some reason, I felt reluctant to become close to her.
What is it? Why is that so?
As a club member who is an island and lives only in a small area, he doesn't know how to become friends with women in the city.
I feel like something instinctive is rejecting me knowingly or not... hmm… .
'Okay, that's enough for now. Let's eat first. 'I'm going to conquer the sweet dessert all by myself!'
'Thanks to the reward money, my wallet is fat, so I don't have to worry about money... .'
I have a lot of money, so wouldn't I be able to do that?
As you scan the menu list from top to bottom, wouldn't you be able to say, "Give me each of these!"
Wow, I'm looking forward to it.
Just imagining it makes my heart itch... !
'… But most of it feels like ice cream, so if you don't eat it quickly, it will melt… .'
It's a shame, but you have no choice but to choose among these and eat them.
What choice should I make so I don't regret it?
Which choice will be the best choice?
I should buy it as a gift for Mr. Spade and the other members... What should I buy? .
To the side of the club where I was groaning while thinking that.
Someone quietly passed by.
A common couple that seems to be everywhere, looking like they've just finished their dessert and are leaving the store.
It's just that, but I feel a tingling sensation coming from me.
The club's gaze returned reflexively, as if being drawn by something.