A few months after Act Two, Stage Two took place, Seong-Il was waiting for me when I returned to my city. He visited sometimes and left me food, but he had nothing in his hands this time. Also, his face was stiff with displeasure, and I could see why he came.

I commented, “You must have found it.”

Seong-Il said “yes” and took out a piece of paper made from the mulberry tree.

「* All classes and levels are welcome.

You can upgrade from bronze to gold right away with us.

Don’t hesitate.

- Tetsuya Attack Squad.

Address: Tent No.13, behind Sakura Corps headquarters」

“These fucking bastards ate them all,” he snarled.

I raised an eyebrow. “How did you know?”

Seong-Il explained, “There was a snitch. What should we do? Should we wipe them all right now?”

I shrugged. “Since they already started doing it, that won’t help at all. You didn’t kill them already, did you?”

He shook his head. “No, not yet.”

I smiled grimly. “Okay, then let’s do this.”

***

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