Chương 135: Chapter 27:”Sneak into Central Tower 1″

"Well then. I'm off." When I tried to turn my back on everyone, Lasla called out to stop me.

"Wait! I'm going too. Let me avenge David!" I appreciate the sentiment, but I shook my head.

"Sorry. Unless I go alone, I'll be caught by the sensing system. Could you use that feeling to protect Theo instead?"

"But!" There, Nelson and William also intervene. It was a tone mixed with sighs.

"You're crazy. Alone, you say. You'll just die. It's not sane."

"It's as Nelson says. An operation that just lets you die in vain cannot be called an operation. We can't approve it after all." Well, I think people usually think so. To be honest, I'm not very confident either. But it is certain that someone has to make an escape route. And the one who can do that is surely only me.

"I'm not going to crush them or anything. Just sneak in secretly and destroy a little bit. For that, me going alone is the most logical." And just in case, I say it because I don't want to be misunderstood.

"For the record, I don't intend to die."

"But, Yu-chan alone is—!" When I tried to continue persuading them who were not easily convinced, Theo stopped everyone with his hand quickly sa-tto. Everyone shuts their open mouths and falls silent. And Theo faced me and said quietly.

"Witnessing your eyes and determination, I felt it. You seem to have gone through carnage that we can't even imagine." I didn't answer anything. Because I thought it would be boorish to answer. Theo was silent for a while, and nodded as if reluctantly convinced.

"I'll bet on you. When we can return to Luonhumite, I will definitely repay you. So please come back safely. It's the only request from me."

"Thank you." With the King's authoritative voice, the discussion was settled. Everyone devotes themselves to protecting Theo, and I challenge the Central Control Tower alone. When I stared at the soaring tower again, a brooding voice called from behind.

"Hey." Looking back, it was Ryuto.

"What's wrong? Ryuto." He pleaded with a serious face unlike usual.

"Umm. Take me with you too. If it's me (Oira), the sensing system won't react, right?" I see. Certainly, Natura won't be caught. But...

"Certainly you are fine. But you are still a child, aren't you?" Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings. Then, it seems I poked a bad spot. He became serious and raised his voice.

"So what if I'm a child!" And, he appeals with a face about to cry at any moment.

"I'm frustrated. Many comrades were killed...! I don't want to just watch silently like this!"

"Then all the more, you should live for everyone's share. Leave the really dangerous things to me. Okay?"

"No! I don't want Yu to die either! Because you are the first Humite Friend I made!" I was moved by those straightforward words without hidden meanings. I was happy that he said we are friends. This child has a purer heart than anyone else in this place.

"It's okay. I won't die." I said so to reassure him, but he stubbornly didn't nod vertically.

"I couldn't say it earlier but... The security of the Central Control Tower is dangerous. There are many places where you can't pass unless you are a Natura." Using gestures with his small body, he speaks desperately.

"There was a place to insert a finger in the library, right? There are many like that... So, well... Yu alone will definitely die. If it's me, I can deceive some protection." It was an eye-opening opinion. At worst, I thought I would have to break through forcibly when I go as far as I can... With Ryuto's power, we can do"Infiltration" in the true sense. This child thought about his own selling point properly up to there—. I felt sorry for thinking he was a real child who wasn't even an Ausser-Chilion.

Certainly he is a child, but Ryuto is a full-fledged little warrior. But it is also a fact that it is too dangerous...

"I won't drag you down. I'll listen to what you say properly. Please. Take me with you too!"

"—Understood. Let's go together. Ryuto, I'm counting on you." It was a conclusion after worrying. Considering the merits and dangers, I wanted to respond to his feelings. Ryuto relaxed his face as if relieved.

"I owe you one."

"I'm off this time for real."

"Everyone take care too~." Sent off by everyone, I and Ryuto departed immediately. Leaving the building, I ask Ryuto immediately.

"Can you keep up with my speed?" He gave a thumbs up pi-tto.

"I let my guard down at that time, but I told you I'm Idaten (Fleet-footed), right? I'm confident only in speed."

"I see. I believe you."

"Can't beat Lilna as expected though."

"Honestly, I don't think I can win against that either." There was too much difference in the hidden ability. I still can't think of any way to break that super speed and absolute defense. If found next time, I will definitely be beaten. Besides, this time there is powerless Ryuto too. We absolutely cannot meet her. Damn. If only I could demonstrate my power satisfactorily like when I am in other worlds. The situation might still change a little...!... It's no use asking for what I don't have.

It's so frustrating not being able to use magic.

"Let's go. I'll speed up to the extent not to stand out too much."

"Ou." I and Ryuto proceed quickly towards the center of the city, cutting the circular road perpendicularly. On the way, we saw Dieclan several times, but managed to get by without being found. Eventually, we entered the Central District. The morning sun has already risen completely. It is a time zone when people walking outside are increasing soon.

"Uhee. It's so high that I can't see the top from close up."

"Even now, I think I said something reckless myself." Looking up from close range, the Central Control Tower and the Central Government Headquarters next to it were scenery that could only be called overwhelming. I didn't think I would infiltrate the building I only sightseen on the first day from now.

"First, let's look for the back door."

"Yeah." While being careful not to be found by the guards in front, we go around to the side of the building. Shortly, we found a door that seemed to be the back door. Next to the door, there is a hole to insert a finger, and a small lamp attached above it is lit with red light. Immediately, Ryuto inserted his finger into the hole. After a while, the color of the lamp changed from red to Blue.

"Deceived the security well and authenticated~. We can enter with this."

"You saved me." On Earth, unlocking is usually green, but here it is real blue, huh. More than that. Without Ryuto, I might have had a hard time from the beginning. Really saved. And as if reading that thought, he answered.

"I've done infiltration missions many times, you know. Such a dangerous place is the first time as expected though." Entering, an endlessly long emergency staircase continued enough to make me fed up. I shouldn't think carefree things at a time like this, but I thought honestly. How many floors does this have, this...

"Hey Ryuto. Around where would the department managing the Emergency Security System be?"

"Probably quite high up, I guess. Due to security, these stairs will surely continue only halfway. After that is the problem."

"That's right. Well for now..."

"Shall we climb..." Sighing at the excessive length, we determined our will and set foot on the stairs.