Chapter 310. Dark night route

I think so too. Tanizawa-san knows that we will leave this roomof course he wont admit it officially

Margo-san said

But stillI think we should contact Chief Tanizawa

Seki-san said.

I dont think its good to act according to hypothesis

As Chief Tanizawas subordinate, she thinks that she should ask her boss judgement before anything.

If you ask for his official stancehell say we shouldnt come out

Nei-san said

I can understand the feeling that you dont want to be trapped in this room but this is safer for now. This is four floors above Chief Tanizawas absolute defense line. If by any chance the enemy breaks through the defense line, we can escape to the upper floors

I didnt come here to just run away!

Seki-san and Nei-san confront each other

Now thenthats the problem

Margo-san smiles wryly

Seki-san is thinking of our safety first. Of course, thats very important. But

Margo-sans eyes look at Nei-san

Neithinks that she has to confront Viola. If not, she wont be able to escape her past suffering. I myself want to help Nei no matter what. I intend to go to the bottom of hell with her butI wont force everyone to join

The peoples gaze gather around Margo-san

I want you all to decide what do you want to do from now on

I

Iof course, will follow Nei-san and Margo-san. Until the end

Ive made my resolve long ago

Im only to protect Master. Thats my promise with Misuzu-sama

Michi responded immediately

Ill go too!

Fujimiya-san?!

Seki-sans surprised from what Reika said

Im theOnee-sanso I have the obligation to protect these children

Reikas prioritizing being our elder sister more than being the guard of Kouzuki security service.

What about Yukino?

When I asked Yukinoshe put down the cup shes drinking tea from

Of course, Ill go with you people

What?

I feel uneasy in this room. I dont want to stay any longer

Does that mean?

Fu, fufufufu

Kouzuki Kenshi laughs

I see, thats how it is!

W-What?

This room of course has surveillance cameras, even bugged. Of course, this conversation is all heard

Heard?

By Who?

The ones holding the monitor system right now is

Chief Tanizawa and Jii-chan

If you dont wantKakkato continue watching you idling around in this roomthen I guess its better to go outside

Kouzuki Kenshi looks at me.

Ive said it earlier butI dont have anything anymore

Kouzuki Kenshi who had his father exposed as the traitorhe cant stay in Kouzuki group unless he shows his allegiance to Jii-chan

Either wayyou should feel the horror of the realundergroundworld by experience. Youre just too big-headed right now

Margo-san comments on Kouzuki Kenshi

I know its better to be scared. Well, Im already ready for it

Just how long will that frivolous talk last?

Butnow that even Kouzuki Kenshi is going to leave this room.

Whats left is

I get it already

Seki-san aighs

If I dont go with you you wont be able to move around the hotel! Ill go! Ill follow you around okay!

Seki-san is the only one who memorized the map of the maze hotel.

In truthwithout Seki-san, we cant get out of the room.

Chief Tanizawa! Youre watching anyway! Im going to follow these children. You can fire me for violating orders or something!

Seki-san shouts at the surveillance cameras.

Sorryyouve got troublesomelittle brothers and sisters

Nei-san tells Seki-san

I love you Onee-chan!

Seki-san blushes in embarrassment.

I havent decided whether I would become your sister or not!

But stillyou already are. Our Onee-chan!

Nei-san said smiling.

Reikabreak the door!

Okay!

Reika holds her death cane.

Theres no need to do thisif Tanizawa-san wishes for us to escape then he can just unlock the door

Kouzuki Kenshi says ironically

Tanizawa-san is a salary man you seehe would be in trouble later if theres no evidence that we escaped on our own. Hell sayI heard that theyre likely to escape from the bug but when I tried to deal with it, they already broke the door and left the room

Margo-san said.

Here I come

Doguaaaa!!!

The special alloy stick pierces and destroy the electronic lock part of the door!

Giiiii

Okay, its openlets go

Margo-san goes out of the room first.

Margo-san explored the door leading to theheadquarterswhich is on the other side of the corridor just in case.

The doorknob doesnt turn.

She knocks into the thick metal door.

Yeahlooks like theyre not on this floor.

Theheadquartersis an elevator, and its built to move around 5 floors freely.

Right nowits likely that they moved to another floor.

This floor is the top floor where theheadquarterscan move, right?

Nei-san nodded at Margo-sans question.

Then that means that Chief Tanziawa is on the lower floors.

Then, should we go down?

Assuming we want to confront Cesario Violawe only have to go down

Of coursethats going to a more dangerous location

Should I be the vanguard?

Seki-san whos the master of the map proposes to Margo-san

No. Well change the formation but, Seki-san will have to stay in the second row please

Margo-san answered.

The vanguard will be Michi-chan

Certainly

If you think somethings strange even if its just slight, report it. No, I dont mind if you attack before attacking. Ill leave that to Michi-chans judgement

Margo-san seems to be intending to make full use of Michis ability to feel theQi

Take out your whipif you take it out when you feel the danger, you wont make it in time

Roger

Michi takes out the red whip from under her skirt.

Seki-san will be on second row, please navigate Michi-chan and make follow-ups

I better have my pistol out too, right?

Seki-san takes out the revolver pistol from her concealed holster

Oh, thats not automatic? Dont automatic have a higher number of bullets than the revolver?

Margo-san looks interested.

Its better to have more bullets if youre a combatant, butIm a guard. Were not supposed to take the initiative to attack you see? Therefore, Im using a revolver that works reliably in any situation than an automatic with a large number of bullets

Since the level of the machines are better than they used to be, its rare for the automatic to jam, isnt it?

Butthis lumpy pistol somehow makes me calm. Its trustworthy, or rather

Ohthats great

Margo-sans convinced from what Margo-san said.

ThenReika-oneesan will be on the third row. Please guard Nei, him, and Yukino-san

Sure

Reikas weapon can only attack at short range.

Margo-san seems to have judged that its better for her to change positions with Michi

Then, Ill be on the rear

Margo-san takes command while watching the surroundings from the back

That part doesnt change.

Uhm, what about me?

Kouzuki Kenshi asks.

Youre going to follow us three meters behind. When enemy comes attacking you then shout out loud. Well change to an interception stance while youre rolling around in pain. Try not to be killed instantly without making at least a noise. Youre the shield when were attacked from the behind so try to attract the enemy before you die

Margo-san said smiling.

UhmIm going to get killed?

Who knows? Well, try to do your best alone. If youre lucky then you would live with just a major injury?

Margo-san clearly declares shes not willing to protect Kouzuki Kenshi

Ahahahathats a nice joke

No jokesIm serious

Margo-sans eyes are cold.

Sorry but, from now onwe are already filled with just protecting ourfamily Take care of yourself. We dont have any obligation to help you

AhahahaSeriously?

Yeahseriously

Kouzuki Kenshi seems to have noticed that hes in the danger zone for the first time.

Kouzuki Kenshi whos been treated as a special member of Kouzuki house all this time

He has been taught and convinced that its natural for others to take care and protect him.

Butin this place.

Thatlogicdoesnt work.

Were already are at the limit of just protecting ourselves.

We dont have the leeway to protect other people.

As expectedshould I shut in myself in that room?

Are you sure about that? That rooms door is broken alreadyyou dont mind being alone in there?

Margo-san smiles

Ill go with everyone

Kouzuki Kenshi steels himself.

Okaylets go with this formation Seki-san, please navigateus

Were going down?

Yes

Margo-sansaid

PerhapsKouzuki-san and Minaho are below this floor. If the whole fight is planned by Kouzuki-santhen he should be thinking of interviewing Cesario Viola when the enemy strength is exhausted

Jii-chans going to meet Viola?

A direct interview????!

Thats the only reason I could think of why he brought Cesario Viola to this hotel

Margo-san tells me.

Nextgo right on the next corner

Seki-san guides us based on the map she has on her head.

Michi goes at the front searching for the enemy presenceif theres no problem then she moves forward.

It cant be helped if it takes time.

Lives are invaluable.

Theres no enemy around this area anyway

Kouzuki Kenshi said.

This is the 24th floor. Its above Chief Tanizawas absolute defense line. Theres no way we would encounter anenemy Wont you understand that if you think about it?

Didnt we tell you about four people infiltrating during the first fight, did we?

Margo-san tells Kouzuki Kenshi

Theres only four of them right? Theyre going to be recon or something anyway. I dont think that they would be recklessly pick a fight. In the first place, they must have not reached this floor yet?

Kouzuki Kenshi states his self-theory

Well, I wonder?

MArgo-san answers while checking the back.

Miss Cordelia is someone who has teamed up with Kyouko-san in the past. If soI think that its possible that she can do anything

Margo-san doesnt lower her guard.

Hm?!

Michithe vanguard, stopped

Whats wrong, Michi?

Somehow, I feel some strangeQi

Michi drops her waist and sets up her whip

Behind too

Margo-san said

Its coming!

Margo-san pulls Kouzuki Kenshis arms and pushes him in the middle

Seki-san, Reika-oneesan!

Got it!

Here too!

Seki-san follows up Michi on front

Reika looks behindMargo-san

No, somethings in there!

Yukino points at the ceilingnot the front, not the back

Looking up!

Theres a person wearing a gray protective suit sticking on the ceiling!

They completely erased their presence?!

The ceiling fighter attacks from the above!!!

Aaaaaaaaah!!!!