Chapter 314. Prisoner

Michi bends over.

Shes aiming for an opportunity to counterattack the enemy but

Stop that, Michi

I said.

Our backs completely blocked by a thick fire door.

The thee people on the other side are professionals.

Even if she could create an opportunity withShingetsuMichi wont be able to protect the four of us.

Above allI dont think we should let them know about MichisQiskills.

Ojou-chan seems to be using some strange technique!

Miss Cordelia laughs fearlessly

She knows it?

It seems that it was foolish to show it in front of father

Michi mutters.

RightMichi usedShingetsuto Kudou-papa

Were they watching the surveillance cameras?

In that caseMiss Cordelias already hacked into the system of the hotel.

Noif Chief Tanizawa really betrayed us then its better to think that information about us are already given to Miss Cordelia.

Dont move, we dont want you killed yet. We want you to live for a while longer. Youve got an important roleyes, a hostage

Miss Cordelia removes the googles and mask covering her face.

Yeahtheres no doubt.

Its the same face of the white woman coming to the theater this afternoon.

Theres earphone on her ears and a small microphone on her mouth.

She takes out the communication device from her pocket.

Thats how it isMargo Starlkweather, hurry up and recover them

Miss Cordelias communication device is completely the same as ours.

The color, shape, size, and material

Our devices were placed at theemergency evacuation roomin the basement.

In shortthese are originally equipment of Kouzuki security service.

Having a completely identical equipment means

I can only think that someone from Kouzuki security service handed the device to miss Cordelia.

The possibility of Miss Cordelia and chief Tanizawas connection is becoming thicker.

Maru-chanthis is bad. Weve got no choice but to be taken. Over

Nei-san said frustratingly

Ill definitely come to save you. I definitely will1

Margo-sans voice comes from the other side of the communication device.

Well, Good Luck.2 Im expecting you!

Miss Cordelia speaks to the device.

Were going to the 21st floor as plannedcome after us Over

21st floor?

My, isnt that your plan? Didnt you broadcast a while ago that youll be confronting Cesario Viola on the 21st floor?

Right.

Nei-san impersonated Kei-san and told ViolaIll wait on the 21st floor

But, thats where Kouzuki security servicesno, chief Tanizawasabsolute defense lineset up, its a line that can pull the enemy so its only declared astemporary

The purpose of that is to make Viola aim for the21st flooryet its only an excuse to see through the main unit of Viola whos pushing forward.

Actually, Nei-san isnt planning to wait for Viola at the 21st floor.

You need to execute it once decidedhow do you say it in Japanese? Oh rightShoshikantetsu3!

AhMiss Cordelias

She may be connected with chief Tanizawa and have observed our past actions. The contents of what we said

But, miss Cordelia is not us.

I dont know why are you so confident in your abilities butyou escaped from the isolated room and headed to the lower floor, right?

Miss Cordelia interprets that we have broken the 2505 room door and go on the lower floor instead of the upper floors.

Of course, when we made the decision of going downwe were prepared for the possibility of confronting Viola, but

The primary aim is to search for Jii-chan and Minaho-neesan

You see! Theres a woman I promised to protect!

Nei-san lies on purpose.

Then, weve got to wait on the 21st floor properly!

Wait, could this be?

Dammit, Im thirstyI want to drink tea

I said.

Yukinoarent you the same?

Yukino shows a?face.

Please, dont say anything right now..

I beg you !!

Ill let you drink tea if you want. That might be the last tea of your life however

Miss Cordelia said.

As suspected.

She doesnt know that Yukino drank tea alone in room 2505.4

Miss Cordelia is also given limited information.

Perhapsthough she has the video and audio on the hotel corridor

She doesnt know the conversation in room 2505

Why?

Sorry miss Cordelia but Ive got to consult KouzukiKakkain the basement about our future responses. Could you restore the line underground?

Margo-san said.

She was listening to my conversation with Miss Cordelia

Margo-san also asks a leading question!

No. Mr. Kouzuki Shigetaka andBlack Forestare separate organizations, arent they? Judge and act on your own

Miss Cordelia answered snorting her nose.

Our bossKuromori Minahos in the basment though?

Cant you act without consulting your boss? Youre the commander on scene right? Make your own judgements. Margo Starlkweather

Thats definite

Miss Cordelia doesnt know that Jii-chan and Minaho-neesan escaped from the basement.

Chief Tanizawas manipulating the information intelligently

We were at the room 2505 when we were notified about Jii-chans escape from the basement.

Afterwards, the consultation with our peoplethe situation in room 2505 wasnt seen by miss Cordelia.

No, even our conversation in the corridorthere might be parts cut because he doesnt want miss Cordelia to know.

AnywayI wont allow you to communicate with the basement

Wrong

Its also chief Tanizawa that disconnected our communication with the basement.

Its not miss Cordelia.

If we talk to Katsuko-nee or MisuzuMiss Cordelia would notice Jii-chans absence.

He did it on purpose.

In shortchief Tanizawa may have betrayed us, but

Hes not completely cooperating with miss Cordelia.

Rather than that, are you sure? You people cant go to the 21st floor that easily!

Miss Cordelia said.

Chief Tanizawas subordinates would be pursuing Margo-san?

I know that!

Margo-sans low voice echoes in the earphones.

I want you to secure the hostages lives until we reach you

Very well, I promise. Margo Starkweather

Miss Cordelia answered.

Michi-chan, take care of everyone

UnderstoodMargo-oneesama

Im here tooMargo-san

Im not useful for anything but

But, I

Ill be Nei-sans shield

I can at least use my life for her.

Pleasehold out until we reach you

Well be coming right awayLord

Everyone, act calmlyokay?

Margo-san, Reika, and Seki-san sends their messages.

Nei, dont ever give up

Lastly, Margo-san encourages Nei-san

I knowI get it. Im the eldest sister in hereMaru-chan

Yeahtake care of everyone like an onee-chan

YeahMaru-chan

See ya. Ill come right awayOver

Yeah, Ill waitOver

Miss Cordelias two subordinates

Perhaps, its the white female Viola and RosalindBoth of them arent taking off their mask yet.

The three enemy points gun at us as we walk through the corridor.

The enemys formation is encircling our left right and back

We can only escape through frontand they will definitely shoot if we do.

Every time we approach a cornerMiss Cordelia would instructRightGo left

We could run with our best on a different direction at the moment we turn to a corner but

Where should we proceed in this hotels maze?

Wherever we runwe would be visible on chief Tanizawas surveillance cameras.

Wait

Kenshi-sancould it be that youre thinking of escaping alone?

Kouzuki Kenshis priority for Miss Cordelia or even chief Tanizawa is low.

Even if he escapes alone, they wont send out a search party.

If he hides somewhere until morningKouzuki Kenshis survival chances would be high.

Thats what Ive been thinking since a while ago

Kouzuki Kenshi answered.

Stop that, if one person runs awayeveryone else would be killed!

Yukino said

I dont think thats the case. It seems that this girlNajima-san was it?Najima-sans effectively used while shes alive

Kouzuki Kenshi looks at Nei-san.

Nei-san has never introduced herself to Kouzuki Kenshi

He thinks that the name miss Cordelia said,Najima Yasukois Nei-sans name.

Its not Najimaits Natou Nei. Its thats womans name!

For Yukino, Nei-sans a second year delinquent on the same school shes attending.

Even Yukino was listening to Nei-sans story last nightshe knows that Nei-sans real name is Najima Yasuko, but

The image she recognized at first doesnt quite fit in.

Anyway, this woman might be allowed to live butthey dont mind if they kill you, or medont do anything stupid okay

Nei-sans pasther relationship with Cesario Viola.

Yukino knows that the male Violas aim is Nei-san.

Or ratheryou have a mark on your name. Shirasaka Yukino-san

Miss Cordelia said.

Yukinos shaken.

Right. Yukinos listed as the name on theKill ListShirasaka house has requested on Viola.

I dont mind disposing you butIll leave it to the other Viola. Its not a job I received

What?

I turned on the commination devices switch

Its not you who worked with Shirasaka house and received the request to destroy Shirasaka Sousukes family from the head?

Thats right. Im the one whos making the deals. Deals is an expression in Japanese isnt it?

Miss Cordelia answered with a smile.

What I only did was to offer a business. The actual work is done by the other Viola. You see, we didnt come to Japan for a regular work. It doesnt mean that we have to do the work ourselvesisnt it bad if we try to earn money on an area that has a person in business even though were only doing a business travel, is it?

What does that mean?

The male Viola has an officially business orders from the organization andMiss Cordelia isnt?

I said it aloud on purpose

You came here to that Viola?

Michi also speaks up.

Thats how it is. Its troublesome you see. Other than threatening, killing and destroying, youve got to do some troublesome things as well

Miss Cordelia smiles wryly.

Let me be clearIm not interested in the two boys. You can run if you want. Well definitely kill you though

Iwould rather not

Kouzuki Kenshi said

I dont have the stamina

Is that so?What about you?

Miss Cordelia looks at me.

I wont run. I wont run leaving Nei-san behind!

My, youre a brave one

She glares at me!

Who are you? Youre the only one I cant identify wherever I look up!

Well of course.

Im just a normal first year high school student.

It hasnt been a week since I made contact withKuromori

Hes a member of Kuromori house

Kouzuki Kenshi says but

Wrong. Theres no boy of his age at Kuromori. He has no connections with Kouzuki house nor Shirasaka house

I do have a relationship with Shirasaka houseYukino and I are classmates

I answered smiling.

A classmate?

Miss Cordelia shows a grumpy face.

I dont get it but I sure acknowledge your guts. For you to try to let Margo Starlkweather hear our conversation through that device

As expectedits exposed?

You dont mind it do you? You havent picked up the radio from us so dont you want us to be able to contact them freely?

PerhapsMiss Cordelia wants information.

Shes trying to take out information from the contents of what we and Margo-san talk about.

Thereforeshes not taking the radio.

Hmmshould I kill you first?

Miss Cordelia points the gun at me.

S-Stop! If you want to kill then kill me first!

Nei-san shouts.

Its fine. Nei-santhis is a bluff

I smile at Nei-san

MyWhy do you think so?

Miss Cordelias expression doesnt change.

Im the dullest among the people in here. Im slow. ThereforeI can talk this much you see?

Thats right

If its Michi or Nei-santheyd keep silent and prepare to sneak away.

Thereforeyou intend to pressure, threaten me and try to make me speak a lot of things, dont you? Im a guy who gets carried away easily so I might talk about everything right awayI must be careful!!!

ThereforeIm attracting miss Cordelias attention.

You really got some nerve

Miss Cordelia hits me with her fist thats not holding the gun!

I cant avoid.

She beat me in the face and I was blown away!

Yo-chan!

Im fine Nei-san!

The taste of blood spreads in my mouth.

Dont make fool of me! You brat!

Miss Cordelia insults me.

Then

My my, Miss Cordelia is like that I see. Well, it looks like youre not so composed

I hear Margo-sans voice from the earphone.

Michi seems to be sending the conversation over here to Margo-san and others just like me, it seems.

Shut up! Margo Starkweather!

The miss Cordelia I heard from Kyouko-san was a more composed and cooler person. Could it be that Kyouko-sans evaluation is too high? Or could it be that you deteriorated since you left Kyouko-san?

Didnt I tell you to shut up?

You promised the safety of the hostages until we come, didnt you?

This boy charged at me!

DoubtIve been listening to your conversation properly. Miss Cordelia!

Thats right.

Were not gonna get done easily.

That was my bad just now. Sorry

Miss Cordelia apologized seriously for hitting me.

Its fine. Its my fault for purposely provoking a person like you!

I said and laughed.

I hate men. Therefore all of my subordinates are women. Especially young boysJust looking at them fills me with disgust!

Miss Cordelia looks at me with eyes of hate

Margo Starkweatherhurry up and come. Ill kill this boy in front of you. Ill torment him to death!

Sure. They wont have a single scratch untl then!

Margo-san!

Of courseyoure going to promise it with your pride in the line, Miss Cordelia?!

I promise that!

Thenwell hurry up so wait for me!Over!

Thats fine.

This is okay.

Nei-san and Michi are ten times smarter than me, but

Theyre mentally weak.

ThereforeI have to be the one taking all the pressure Miss Cordelia throws out.

By doing soboth of them can calm down and think of their future responses.

What the inferior in strength and intelligence me can do is

To protect these two peoples nerves

anyway, lets go!

I stand up

Are you okay, Yo-chan>

I smile at Nei-san and Michi

Im fine. Im completely okay!

1. I dont know who you are, I dont know where youre from, but I will find you, and I will kill you

2. Good Luck

3. Carry out the original intention

4. Just how convenient that scene was!