Survive in Azure Files

"Teacher, what do you mean?"

After teasing Alu for a few words, I turned my attention back to the Caesar PMC director who was lured deep into the minefield, with only a dozen bodyguards left who could fight. He was in a dilemma and felt that it was time to negotiate terms with him.

So I took a deep breath and pulled out the 90% new loudspeaker I had found in the Abydos School warehouse:

"Director over there! Director over there! Can you hear me! Can you hear me! My cell phone number is... I repeat, my cell phone number is... Call me now!"

The girls in the base covered their ears at the same time, and I gave them an apologetic look.

Qin Xiang said angrily: "Such a noise! ​​Teacher, why don't you use a drone to drop a walkie-talkie over?!"

"Haha, you don't understand. This is a man's romance."

As I was talking, I took out another magical gadget I had just bought online from my bag.

A handset that can be connected to your phone!

When Ah Lu saw it, she was stunned at first, then her eyes lit up: "This, this is it! Where did you buy it, teacher?"

I said proudly, "Very cool, right? I'll share my shop with you later."

As I was talking, the phone rang. I put the receiver to my ear, cleared my throat, pressed the answer button, and said in a deep voice:

"Hello, Director. I haven't seen you for a few days. I hope you are doing well."

"...Teacher, it's your plan again. I admit that I lost this round again. What do you want?"

"I'm not interested in how you guys exploited the loophole in the contract. I don't intend to waste too much time beating around the bush with you." I got straight to the point. "Tell me, where is Xingye? If you don't know, then change the question. Where is Heifu?"

Even through the phone, one could hear the caution in the tone of the Caesar PMC director:

"You're looking for black clothes?"

"To be precise, I'm looking for Hoshino, and Kurofu knows her whereabouts, right?"

"...I understand. I'll tell him your contact information, but I can't guarantee whether he will..."

"You want to continue waiting here for support? I don't care."

“…I’ll do my best.”

There was a noise coming from the other end of the phone. I waited quietly, and soon the director of Caesar PMC gave a reply.

"Heifu said that he is willing to meet you, but the prerequisite is that you must come alone."

"must?"

"must."

"..."

I was silent.

I couldn't help but worry. What should I do if it was a trap set for me?

but……

At this point, the only way to find out where Hoshino is is to ask the man in black, whose name we have only heard of so far, and to find a way to rescue him.

I glanced around, and because I didn't turn on the speakerphone, the students who didn't hear the specific content of the conversation were looking at me expectantly.

And I still hesitated.

Should I trade my own life for a slim chance?

Is it worth it?

I asked myself, and the answer is: not worth it.

The Hoshino who doesn't believe in me, who hates me, who is arrogant, is not worth my efforts. Only the stupidest guy would agree to such a malicious request.

and so……

"Tell Black Suit." I closed my eyes, "I agree."

After all, I am indeed a fool who acts according to my own preferences.

In my heart, my life is far more important than anyone else's.

So, how I use it is my own business.

That's it.

I hung up the phone and smiled at the anxious girls:

"Everyone, the plan was successful."

Amid the students’ cheers and relaxation, perhaps I was the only one feeling increasingly heavy-hearted.

-

After receiving the call from Heifu, I came to the agreed place alone.

The man in black, who looked so strange that I was surprised, came to greet me enthusiastically but restrainedly, speaking in an elegant and polite tone:

"I've been waiting for a long time, teacher. I've wanted to talk to you face to face like this for a long time."

"Are you the black suit?"

I suppressed my disgust and shook hands with him, then sat down across the desk from him.

"We know your identity... You are a mysterious being who appeared in response to the call of the Federation Student Council President. You are the owner of the lost item [Shiting Box] and Xia Lai's teacher in the Federation Investigation Department."

I said in a cold voice: "Forget the polite words, Heifu, tell me where Xingye is."

"Oh my, she actually cares so much about Hoshino-san. She's obsessed with you on another level."

...What I mean is, Hoshino, are you still doubting me?

It doesn’t matter. I already had my expectations. It doesn’t matter how Hoshino sees me.

Having said that, I still can't help feeling a little depressed.

I pulled myself together: "So..."

The man in black interrupted, "Teacher, please forgive me for being so presumptuous. Seeing your two reactions, I have some interesting guesses. May I ask a question?"

"Just ask."

"I was wondering... Could it be that Hoshino Kotori's gun was handed over to you?"

"...what's wrong?"

"I see. That's really rude. No wonder you care about her so much."

The man in black sighed meaningfully: "I never expected that...

"You two are actually lovers."

Chapter 54: You are the real master of the secret art of numbers!

When I heard the man in black's words, I just felt they were ridiculous.

I said in a mocking tone, “When did Kivotos have this tradition?”

To be honest, after hearing Alona's joke, I searched it half-believingly, just for the sake of exploring, and as expected, it didn't exist.

Heifu tilted his head in confusion: "What tradition? Oh, I think I understand. Haha, Hoshino Kotori, or Horus, is just a special case among the students.

"Kotori Yui's weapon is the mace of Horus, the symbol of Horus's kingship. For a king who holds the kingship, his supreme power will only be shared with one person.

"Her lover."

I could only understand a small part of what the black server said.

But I know that what Heifu said is not important at all.

"Enough of that small talk, right?"

"You're right. Let's get back to the point. First of all, we need to make it clear that we have no intention of being hostile to you. Rather, we want to cooperate with you.

"We think you will be the biggest obstacle to our plans. From our point of view, a small school like Abydos is nothing to be afraid of.

"But teacher, your presence should never be underestimated. We want to avoid becoming hostile to you as much as possible."

The man in black was quite sincere, but I frowned deeply.

"Cooperation?" I stared at the mysterious being in front of me. "You guys?"

I recognized a fact.

The black suits are not from Caesars Group.

"... Oh, come to think of it, I haven't introduced myself yet? We are from outside Kivotos, just like you... but from different areas.

“We have borrowed a name that is more suitable for us now, [Numerology], you can call us that.

“As for me, you can continue to call me [Heifu], I quite like this name.

“We are observers, seekers, researchers.

"It can be said that, like you, you are an 'incomprehensible' existence."

At this point, the man in black reached out his hand to me again:

"Let me ask you this first. Would you consider cooperating with us in the Secret Art of Numbers?"

Cooperation.

Interesting proposal.

I looked at the black-suited man's right hand with the black glove and laughed.

I held Heifu's hand and looked into his "eyes" sincerely:

"Why not? Let's start our sincere cooperation now, starting with returning Xingye to me, how about that?"

However, Heifu shook his head and said regretfully:

"...It seems that you have no intention in this regard. You even rejected this proposal that could gain the truth and mystery. What exactly are you pursuing in Kivotos?"

Truth? Mystery?

It doesn't matter what those things are; all I want is to live a peaceful and happy life.

But there is no need to tell this true intention to the person in front of you.

I said casually:

“What I love is what I pursue.”

"…Do you think your current actions are justified, teacher? What right do you have to ask us to return Hoshino Kotoko to you? Hoshino no longer belongs to Abydos. Haven't you confirmed her resignation letter yet?"

"Resignation letter? What resignation letter?" I narrowed my eyes and grinned, "Are you talking about the waste paper that has no validity because I didn't sign it?"

Hei Luofu pondered for a moment and nodded slowly:

"I see. Since you are a teacher, the students' stay or departure must be approved by your signature, is that right... I see, that's what I mean. The academy and students... and teachers... um... this concept is really tricky."

I understand that, which means that even if you are a black suit, you must follow specific rules.

Compared to the chaotic goodness of some students, I still prefer this kind of orderly evil - because I can still use rules to stop their evil deeds.

Perhaps, limited cooperation with the Secret Art of Numbers is not unacceptable.

The premise is of course that you are not allowed to attack my students.

"... Could you please let go of Abydos, teacher?"

Heifu proposed: "As long as you give up Xingye, I will protect that school, how about it?"

I smiled warmly: "Don't worry about that. Abydos is under my protection."

"...That's right. After all, you have already taken over the scepter of Horus." The black-suited man's tone became dangerous. "Are you going to go against us no matter what? Without any power, what can you use to fight!"

At the same time, an evil and cold aura rose from the man in black, pressing towards me like a surging tide.

This is the oppression of those with power over those without power.

I instinctively activated the [Lion's Majesty] to try to fight it, but it was of no use.

Because the man in black withdrew his momentum, stood up suddenly, and his tone was full of doubt:

"This... this? Why, why would you, an ordinary person, hold this..."