The man, leaving a private room in the basement, was thinking as he walked.

The plan was a failure.

I didn't think those islanders could leave Maloon 5.

For the competition, the development room was relocated in hiding under the name. There was also only a minimum of combat power based on absolute optical camouflage.

That and this, to get the development room to crush Purgatory Island.

It hurts when Annis Giles dies, but I can't help thinking about when this plan works. Which is why Crimson is going to crush it one day.

I have eyes on the draft competition. Section I's proposal, "Chevalier," takes time to modify, and Section II's proposal, "Spiritual Silhouette," has low initial combat capability. Very unlikely to be able to fight the Rocks.

It should have been.

The man walked down the aisle to the gate and headed for the elevator.

Yet they defeated Maloon 5. It seems that the response at the scene resulted in a compromise, and that there was also a struggle on the part of the commander.

What do you mean? Weren't those named Ikeno and Komori in opposition?

Moreover, according to the report that has come up, the winner of the competition is a section, or Ikeno. Does that mean the form Komori gave way to? Why? That man didn't even obey me?

The elevator has arrived. I was going to go up on the ground once.

Sort of. I don't have a choice. Just because you failed doesn't mean you're in danger. It's just that the plan is delayed. If I'm capable, I'll have another chance. No, I make it.

That's what I reckon, man, Professor H. went into the elevator.

It was then.

"Hello, Professor H."

Stunned. There was something I had been thinking about since earlier, that is, someone who was a factor in the failure of the plan, the Komori Ning people.

Professor H is a former engineer and scientist. Though the executives of evil organizations, there are no special skills such as physical surgery. So I didn't notice the Komori Ning people lurking behind the elevator door.

"Ki, you... why... are you here...?

"No, Suko, I need to talk to you."

In the elevator is a secret room. And there are Ning people in front of the door opening and closing and the button designated on the floor. A man who has failed to kill himself and is now a modified human being.

It's not like when it was before. There was the appearance of a ruthless, brutal, and unbroken evil man there.

Is this the real face of this guy?

Professor H noticed himself relieved.

"Talk...? Komori-kun, I'm executive director. If you want to see me, go through the prescribed procedure…"

There is no need to be frightened. Because there can't be any evidence that I tried to crush the development room.

"You'll be done in a minute. Besides, I don't think it's a bad story for you."

Komori keeps pressing the 'Close' button. The elevator is closed, but because it does not specify the floor, it does not move.

"Briefly, please."

You can't let a kid like this show you weakness. I am Professor H., who created numerous monsters.

Professor H stared at the Ning people.

But the Ning turned to the door flat and ignored it. And I said.

"You're the one who leaked the location of the development room, aren't you?

What did this guy say now?

"... do something stupid... why would I do that? Too disrespectful a statement can also be severely punished, right?

Don't rush. Don't be frightened. Don't be scared. No matter how horrible a monster the Ning man who was supposed to be just a little boy in front of him looked.

It's an illusion. What you see behind the kid's back is an illusion. It is so decided.

"Why would you do that? Because you're the only one who can make a difference."

Komori continued in a cold voice.

"... you don't know what that means"

"Really? Shall I explain? Professor H, you're a really good scientist, aren't you?"

Komori goes on even further. It was a gentle, but pressurizing flow of words.

The development room has Professor H, that is, the enormous amount of data and equipment that I have left behind. That is absolutely indispensable for the production and arming of modified humans.

This is a front-line developer, but nothing yet has the level of skill or knowledge to reach me. So after I retired, Metallica's power, including modified humans, was overwhelming. Naturally, because he's always incompetent and relies on my legacy of knowledge and technology.

The example competition was also conducted as a bitter measure to break the situation. Transfer all Metallica's ever accumulated data and resources for Phantom and Weapons Manufacturing to Purgatory Island.

"In that situation, what would happen if the development room was crushed?

"Oh, that's..."

You know what I mean, right? That's what Komori laughs at. That looked ridiculous.

Everything left of Professor H is lost. Kill all the participants in the competition that were a favor. That's the answer.

"Why would I need to do that!? I am the VP of Metallica...!

Professor H raised his voice. I couldn't have been drunk here.

"You didn't like that, did you?" Vice "all the time, and it's on par with General Lars. The loss of a valuable development room is a critical crisis for Metallica. And we can save that crisis..."

Komori pointed his face towards Professor H, who was facing the door, and told him.

"Just you."

……

"If you lose everything in the development room, you can get it back. There is still data on modified humans in Metallica, because there is another one besides the Development Office. Within the brains of a genius."

I can't say it back. That's not a logical problem, it's because of the malice this guy has had since just now to the awesome. On par with Lars, no, not the same kind, but more than that.

"That's how you rebuilt Metallica, you'll definitely go above your current status. Because others lose their power. Were you even after the seat of the chief? Or did you just want to go above General Lars?

What is this man? What the hell.

Obviously not like when I saw it before. I had heard rumors, I had also read the report. But it's the first time I've seen it. This guy is heterogeneous.

No, but you can't admit it.

"... I see. That's interesting as a hypothesis. But that's a fantasy. Is it also conclusive evidence?

There can't be. No matter how bad this guy is, he can't lose at that point.

"Definitive evidence? There's nothing like that. I'm not even going to find it." I am. "

But Komori was flat.

"The important thing is that that kind of hypothesis can be made. And the other thing, I heard from Maloon 5 back then. He said Purgatory Island's location came from a heavy town in the Guardian's technical department. And the man in that heavy town said, 'There was a leak from Metallica'. Of course I have a recording, and I have a witness. If I say so, you'll testify."

You were right. There are connected people in the technical department of the Guardian. I'm still an acquaintance from a time when I was a proper scientist. Of course, the road was divided, and we had no contact with each other since we held the key positions of evil and justice. Until now, yes.

But you can't possibly find that way, such as evidence that you gave him information. At least, I can't do it for a guy who's just about the chief.

"What's wrong with that? I think it's too thin to make it clear that I'm a traitor."

"I'm not the one who finds evidence. Why don't you tell General Lars what we just talked about?

"... what"

"I'm sure I'll be happy to hunt you down. Because it's information worth looking into, even if it's not conclusive. It's as much as we're fighting a faction. And it's the executive power of Metallica. I will spare no means, no funds, no power, and I will surely hunt you down by all means. What do you say? Are you confident? Still, you'll never catch your tail."

Professor H could not answer. That's a good chance. I was going to bury everything on the island. But the island remains, and there is survival with testimony. What else? Can you really say that the cover-up is enough? No, if I do poorly, Lars could make up evidence and push me.

"And if treachery is proven, do you know what will happen? Betrayal is not tolerated in Metallica. I'm pretty sure it fits your eye that it's better to die. Now, do you understand? If I tell General Lars, you're done."

"Stupid!! I'm a professor h!! There's no way that's happening!! Without me, the rise of Metallica was unlikely!! And keep it up...!!

Professor H put it out in his mouth and noticed.

"No. That's not true. Your accomplishments are excellent. But you haven't made a modified human in years. I've been fighting for power. That's why the development of the development room stopped. But still, Metallica has maintained the status quo. And"

The competition was a success. No more Metallica modified humans without themselves move on to the next phase.

Stunned.

"Do you understand? I don't need you anymore."

"Oh, you...!! No proof, just speculation, are you going to threaten me!?

That's a hell of a story. Komori's hypothesis is correct, but it could be different. Nonetheless, it is not a sane shakedown, such as threatening a person with conditions more terrible than death.

"Yeah. I'm threatening you."

But Komori hasn't gotten any worse.

"To be clear, I don't care if you're not really a traitor. Either way, I threaten you the same way. I don't choose the means for the purpose. Even if an innocent human being is torn to pieces, that's not what I found out. I'll have you play a part in my path. Well, I'm sure you're a traitor."

Horrible. This guy definitely will. I don't even hesitate to do anything outrageous. I am rather pleased with the current situation.

What the hell was that weak face?

What do I do? Shouldn't I just kill this guy? Even if he is a modified man, he has many to join the faction. There are also remodeled people who become private soldiers.

"I'll tell you what, if I die, the same information will pass from one route to General Lars. Even if I die during an operation, or in an accident or illness, I'm with you. You can pray for my health at best."

It seemed impossible. This guy is evil. I read the contemplation patterns of my fellow countrymen. Does that mean?

I wasn't even going to get away with it anymore. Professor H opens his mouth after a period of silence.

"... what is it that you want?

"It's easy. All you have to do is think of my interests in your actions. That's all I can do for you. You can stay as Vice President as you are."

That was the word Professor H. said then. He had a terribly black voice.

"In the meantime, would you like me to contain all the people in the company who are neglecting me? You can do that, can't you? That's what you said when I told you to join the faction. As a Metallica executive, you're the head of one faction, of course you can, right? About that."

"… possible, there will be"

I can. I can do that. There is no way to hold down those below. Is this how this guy does it,

Instead of going under my umbrella, are you going to hold me down from the top of my umbrella?

"That's good. And then yes, I want HR to talk to me."

"HR......? It's surprising that you had a desire to be born... If I hadn't given up the success of the competition, I would have been General Manager..."

Professor H was relieved for a moment. I can handle it when it comes to human resources.

"General Manager? I'm not kidding. I'm asking you to let me be a director. I am."

"Become...!?

"What's more, interactive HR with Crimson continues. Do you want me to move out next? He's a director of Metallica. It's gonna be like a vice president, isn't it?

Komori's tone had replaced the rough one. Does that mean I won't forgive myself anymore for showing signs of breaking? But what you're saying was a mess.

"What are you doing that for..."

"I'm not going to talk to you every time. And this condition is only provisional. You're in that position. But be my dog. The most powerful dog in the world."

Komori no longer thinks of himself only to the extent of a bug. That was the gaze and tone I could see.

I couldn't forgive it. Look at me like that and tell me to order you?

Don't be silly.

"Damn, there's no way I can do that... don't get on with it!! Komori!!

"Heh. Right. I don't care. It's just a rose. It doesn't hurt or itch. You'll be torn apart and you'll die."

He was a temperamental professor, but Komori didn't move one eyebrow.

And I manipulated the elevator button. I let go of the closing button, ground floor, it looked like I pressed the lobby.

"Acceptance time is until this elevator arrives. Think about it. Headfield."

……

The elevator keeps going up. It will arrive in about a few seconds.

"Wait... Komori-kun. Be cool............!!

"I'm calm. Why don't you calm down?"

What do we do? What do we do?

If I don't obey this man, will I die?

It's already on the 12th floor.

"Wait, I'm telling you to wait...!!

"I don't like it. You're top notch as a scientist, but second notch as a villain, little villain. I don't know who I am, so I will."

Basement 5th floor. No. I don't have time to think anymore. But I don't like to get under this guy.

I didn't have to change my position by the looks of it, but I'm sorry I gave in. But.

"It's a joke. Professor H. All you have to do is keep the HR matter and the others under control. Well, if you admit your treachery."

Komori laughed at you. He had a tender smile.

It was salvation. Rigid situation. No more choices were left.

"... ok...!

Professor H collapsed from his knees and answered with a knee-jerking outfit. My body was losing strength.

Chin, there was a sound. They got to the ground floor.

"... Hi. Okay, I'll keep you alive. Headfield."

Komori doesn't give Professor H a glimpse and leaves the elevator.

Behind you walk slowly, yourself sitting back and watching it.

"... ah... ah..."

I admitted it. He was put on a spiritual defeat by a spiral of sweet words from a harsh offense.

This is me, Professor H. This me, the creator of many monsters for a rare genius.

I didn't like Lars. I wanted to stand more up there. I wanted to have the strongest power and think of everything. That's why I took measures. Bad manly despicable measures. But it got smashed. And for that he was hunted down by an even stronger evil, and cast into despair.

Professor H remained awkward and saw Komori's hindsight. It was horrible.

Komori stops and speaks without looking back.

"Professor H., you don't feel comfortable with General Sarasaka Lars, do you? You'll see. He doesn't like me, either. … but"

Komori continues. pale, but surely, uttered the word

"The real evil, like it or not, doesn't work"

That's how Komori looks walking away. That looked more, much, much scarier than any monster I had ever created. There was a demon on its back.