Survive in Azure Files

The temporary separation now is for a better reunion in the future.

Mingli and Quan went to the nearby exhibition areas respectively, while Junko ambushed at the entrance of the passage.

As for me, who was responsible for the reception in their plan, I walked alone to the corridor connecting to the main entrance, leaned against the wall, took out my cell phone, and started sending messages.

Me: How’s it going?

Yuka: Everything went well.

That's it.

After knowing Haruna and the others' goal, I just did a quick search on the Internet, and based on the direction they were traveling, I confirmed their destination, and then told Yuka about it without hesitation.

Although I may feel a little guilty about the trust that the Food Research Association has placed in me, any normal person would make the same choice as me.

In order to avoid hurting innocent passers-by and damaging the reputation of the organizer, Millennium Science Academy, and even to prevent the event from eventually turning into a dispute between Millennium and Gehenna, unnecessary workload was added to the already busy daily life of the seminar and the discipline committee.

I felt that since I knew about this and had the ability to stop it, I could not just stand by and allow my immature student to act recklessly and cause trouble for others.

Of course, from another perspective, it is also to prevent the Food Research Association from going further and further down the wrong path.

Their passion to pursue their dreams should be supported, but the way they pursue their dreams must be corrected. This is my duty as a teacher.

Yuka: I have already contacted professionals, and I will leave the rest to them.

Yuka: Please make your own safety your first priority!

Me: Yeah, I love you too.

Yuka: ???

Yuuka: What are you talking about!

Yuka: Please don't make such frivolous jokes to girls!

Yuuka: ...

Yuka: Really. I have to continue working. Contact me if there is any situation.

Even through the screen, I could imagine how cute Yuuka's expression was at that moment. I couldn't help but smile.

"…Hey, over there, no one should stay here."

Suddenly, an angry voice came from the other end of the corridor. I looked up and my eyes met with a small maid who was walking towards me aggressively.

Megan Nero retracted his momentum, blinked, and asked in surprise: "Huh? Why is it you?"

Chapter 50: The Defeat of the Gourmet Research Society

The little maid, who had originally had a bad attitude, immediately changed her dissatisfied face into a bright smile after seeing that it was me. She came up to me and patted my shoulder in a familiar manner:

"Hey, isn't this that guy? Long time no see, why are you here?"

Should we say it is unexpected but reasonable?

I should have thought that in the Millennium Institute of Technology, this girl who wears a maid outfit and walks in such an arrogant manner, and whose appearance and temperament are similar to those of a bad girl, is probably not a simple person.

But...how should I put it...it's still a little unexpected.

I looked at Nero, who I could barely count as an acquaintance, and couldn't help but sigh, "What a coincidence."

It refers to the first time.

"Hahaha, what are you talking about?" Nero suddenly remembered something and asked excitedly, pulling his embroidered jacket. "By the way, have you been to the clothing store I recommended to you last time? In addition to the same type of jacket as mine, there are many other clothes with good taste. You must go and have a look!"

"I'm busy with work lately, I'll definitely go when I have time."

Suddenly, Nero frowned and asked hesitantly, "I say... Although I don't really want to think so, you're not just trying to fool me, are you? You have time on weekdays to come to this kind of boring exhibition that is heavily inflated in order to use the club's achievements to get more funds from the seminar. I always feel that you have a lot of free time."

The clingy little maid may have never met anyone with the same taste as her since she was a child.

I said patiently, "I'm not here to play. I have to say I have serious business to attend to."

"Oh, speaking of this." Nero said seriously, "Let me remind you that a riot is about to break out here. No matter what your reason is, if you don't want to get hurt, leave immediately."

"So, I have something serious to say." I shook my head helplessly, and said directly without beating around the bush, "I was the one who notified the seminar of the impending attack here."

"……what?"

Nero's expression became strange, and he looked me up and down: "So... you... are the hostage?"

Hearing this, my expression also turned strange: "Although I don't know what kind of mission intelligence you received, but theoretically it should be me."

Nero stared at me for a while, then laughed, "...Haha, never mind, it's quite interesting, let's not worry about it. In short, suppress the bad students who intend to sabotage as soon as possible, don't make too much trouble, let those bad students think it's just an accident, and ensure your safety at the same time... That's all the mission is about, right?"

I nodded and said, "Yeah."

"Well, just wait and see!"

Nero smiled and narrowed his eyes. His thick eyelashes and the teardrop mole under his eyes attracted more attention. He said confidently:

"I'm not bragging, but we are professionals in doing this."

We... ?

I couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation in my heart.

-

Exhibition Area B.

In the central area of ​​the exhibition area, Mingli was pacing with a gentle expression, looking left and right, stopping in front of a booth from time to time, taking a few selfies before moving on to the next one.

Just like a normal tourist.

Until the reminder sound indicating that the agreed time has arrived sounded in my ears.

So, Mingli picked up the rifle equipped with special parts and aimed it at the ceiling.

After all, her mission was just to create chaos and block the security personnel. Akari, who was usually mild-mannered, thought that there was no need to cause unnecessary damage.

After pressing a specific button, the progress bar on the side of the gun gradually filled up, and Mingli said with a smile:

"Hot grenades, here they come!"

A grenade whizzed out from the component installed below the muzzle aimed at the ceiling, drew a high parabola in the air, fell to the ground, and exploded with a loud bang.

"Hmm~ That's about right~"

Just as Mingli was secretly satisfied with the effect and loaded the grenade to attack the security personnel.

An elegant and gentle voice sounded not far away:

"Oh my, it's a rare vacation, but I encountered something like this. What should I do?"

Mingli looked in the direction of the voice and saw a quiet and friendly girl wearing a maid outfit and a pair of black-framed glasses, looking at her with a distressed expression.

Then, the distress turned into helplessness and relief:

"Well, even though we are not in the club activities, let's start cleaning anyway."

Mingli blinked, and suddenly her expression changed as if she realized something. She lowered her eyes and found that several pieces of explosives with almost burned fuses had rolled to her feet.

'Who is the one who is causing the chaos?'

As soon as this thought came to mind, while he retreated subconsciously, a series of explosions suddenly rang out, and the rising flames completely enveloped Mingli.

The maid with glasses smiled and raised the pistol gracefully and calmly.

-

When the first explosion was heard, Haruna's mouth corners slightly raised.

And when the sound of explosions continued from the same direction, Haruna's smile, which had not yet formed, completely froze on her face.

An accident happened on Mingli's side.

Haruna made a judgment instantly, her eyes focused, she raised her sniper rifle, and shot at the aquarium.

The bullet penetrated the glass instantly, which surprised Haruna even more, but there was no time to think about it now.

With her silver hair fluttering in the wind, the girl quickly rushed to the aquarium that had begun to leak, turned the gun upside down, and smashed it hard at the gap with the butt of the gun.

Suddenly, the glass cracked, and a large enough hole was created through the continuous hitting and poking of the butt of the gun.

Regardless of the fact that the water had not yet dried up, Haruno reached her hand into the water and caught the blue lobster, getting most of her sleeve wet as well.

Then, she turned around abruptly and handed the rare ingredients to Junko who had just rushed behind her: "The goal has been achieved, retreat quickly!"

Junko held her hands together, "Wait, aren't you going to support Mingli?"

"In this situation, we can only believe that Akari was able to escape on her own. If Akari were in our shoes, she would definitely make the same decision."

"That's right, there's nothing we can do about it. Besides, I can't free my hands like this... ah! It pinched my finger!"

At this critical moment, in order to pursue the true meaning of food, Haruna and Junko had to make the sad and difficult decision to abandon Akari, and they resolved in their hearts to inherit her will and enjoy the food together with Akari.

Afterwards, the two fled along the only passage, and ran into Quan who was running in a panic along the way.

Izumi gasped and asked, "What happened over there Mingli?"

Haruna tried to be as brief as possible: "I don't know. I can't care about that anymore. Akari will definitely understand our decision. Let's go meet up with the teacher first, and protect the ingredients first!"

Junko threw the lobster to Izumi, "Izumi! Catch it!"

"Ohhh... ah! It hurts! It's pinching my hand!"

Just as the three were about to continue their tactical shift, Haruna's cell phone beeped.

Looking at the message displayed on the phone screen, Haruna's expression changed slightly.

"what happened?"

"It's a message from the teacher, a student wearing a maid costume was found." Haruna frowned and said in a heavy tone, "It looks like she's a maid agent from Millennium. Why would she appear in a place like this?"

Junko was shocked: "What? Alas, there is no other way. We can only escape quickly while Mingli buys us precious time! If we retreat separately, the chance of survival will definitely be higher!"

After saying that, Junko took the lead and fled towards the exit.

"Shouldn't we wait until we get to a place where there are different routes before we can say that? But that's true, so I'll go first then!"

Haruna said quickly and also ran towards the exit.

"Eh?! Wait...wait! Wait for me! Don't leave me here!!"

Quan reacted belatedly, and just as he took a step, he stepped on the ground which had become slippery due to a few drops of water, and fell heavily.

And when he fell, Quan did not forget to hold the lobster high to protect it.

"Woo! I told you not to abandon me!" Quan let out a cry filled with resentment, "One day I will take revenge on you! Remember this!"

However, before Quan could get up from the ground, a pair of black high heels appeared in his sight.

"Quan, I almost forgot."

To Izumi, Haruna's voice was the most beautiful ever heard, like the sound of nature.

Izumi was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes, and he sobbed, "Wuwu... Haruna, I knew you wouldn't abandon me... I will repay you one day..."

Then, Quan suddenly felt his hand lighten.

"Let me take care of the ingredients. I hope we can meet up victoriously outside. Come on~"

After very loyally cheering for Izumi, Haruna escaped alone with the top-notch ingredients that she had obtained with great difficulty.

After a brief silence, there was a cry that could linger in the ears for three days:

“Wuuuuuuu! Haruna! Remember this! One day I will take revenge on you! One day!”

As Izumi's voice faded away, Haruna's guilt faded away, replaced by a strong sense of gratitude.

"Izumi, thank you for your self-sacrifice. I will share your portion with you and enjoy the food."

Finally, after walking through the long corridor, Haruna just stepped into the main hall when she heard a wailing sound——

"Ah—don't come over here!"

That was Junko, who was being suppressed by a short female servant and was being defeated again and again, like the mouse in the cat playing with mouse.

From a distance of several dozen meters, Haruna and Junko looked into each other's eyes.

Junko showed a hopeful expression as if she had seen a savior.

Then, Junko said without hesitation: