Comics: Starting from Killer Queen

But rather than fear, the emotion lingering in her heart was more like shame and anger.

Takitsubo Rikou had the same troubled expression as always, but she pursed her thin lips, looking quite jealous, and it was unclear whether she was shy or distressed.

But before the girl could ask, the door was pushed open.

Mai Ye Shenli, wearing a dress, walked in quickly. Her long and beautiful legs wrapped in black tights outlined an enchanting and graceful curve every time she walked.

Looking at the charm emanating from her curvy figure, it is hard to imagine that she is just a high school student.

Shokuhou Misaki shifted her gaze to her chest and snorted coldly with some dissatisfaction.

Although I have started to make adjustments with my abilities, it is still difficult to catch up in a short period of time. Let's just let that woman be proud for a while.

But that's not what we should focus on now.

Looking at Flanda following behind Mai Ye Shenli, a hint of surprise flashed in the girl's eyes.

They were clearly still on the sidelines yesterday, but today all the conflicts seemed to have been resolved.

Although Roland mentioned this matter in the message he sent her, saying that he had solved it with the magic of friendship, the results were too significant.

"what?"

Because she was observing intentionally, Shokuhou Misaki quickly noticed something was wrong with Mugino Shenli.

"Mugino-san, your face is a little red. Are you feeling unwell? And your skirt is wrinkled. So is Flanda's. Your uniform is also crooked. What happened?"

"Puch..."

Before she finished her words, Kinuhata Zuiai had already covered her mouth, and turned her head away to laugh as if she understood something.

Mai Ye Shenli glared at the other person fiercely, without saying a word, she walked straight to her seat in her high heels.

"Ah... nothing happened!"

Perhaps out of fear of the ability to master the mind, Flanda responded with a guilty conscience and followed closely.

Although it was an obvious lie, Shokuhou Misaki said nothing and just quietly sipped her tea.

This statement only makes things more obvious. Even without using her ability, Shokuhou Misaki could clearly detect the flaw in it.

The blush on the snow-white skin, under the shining light, has a heart-warming bright luster.

Just like a flower that has been nourished, it sways and becomes more beautiful and attractive.

Considering the ambiguous giggle just now, if she still hasn't realized what happened, she would be unworthy of being the strongest person in the psychic department.

Shokuhou Misaki lowered her eyes slightly and groaned in hatred, like grinding her teeth.

That scumbag!

Although she had long been aware of Roland's evil character, and had roughly guessed that Mai Ye Shenli would definitely not escape his clutches, she did not expect that the situation had progressed so fast that she could even engage in such an embarrassing game.

It's only been a week. If I keep going like this, when it's my turn, it will become... No, no! I can't think about it anymore!

The girl with high offense and low defense slowly blushed, and she coughed shyly. Before the girls around her could focus their attention on her, she immediately started a new topic.

"Now that everyone is here, let's officially begin."

Shokuhou Misaki put down her teacup and gently pushed an ID card onto the table.

"From now on, ITEM and the Talented Workshop have been officially integrated into one force. The Anbu lower-level organizations and previously abandoned research institutes that you had will also be incorporated into it and become resources for us to use."

“They’ve actually all turned around…”

Juanqi's favorite was a little shocked.

Although Shokuhou Misaki said it lightly, the girl still found it a little puzzling after learning in detail how many research institutions nominally labeled "abandoned" and their functions were.

If the Anbu organization is just the knife of the Council, and if it breaks or is taken away, at most they can be replaced with another one, then the research institute is the hen that lays golden eggs.

In this Academy City, any established force, even if it is just an ordinary school, must have its own independent research institute.

If so many small and medium-sized research institutions are merged at once, the interests of so many people will be affected. The mere thought of it makes people feel scared.

"Are we already wanted in the other world?"

Franda's face turned pale as she realized the seriousness of the matter.

"Do you think everyone is such a stubborn idiot?" Mai Ye Shenli, who was sitting next to her, glared at her unhappily. "Even if ITEM's invasion failed, it was not a personal commission, but an order from the General Council."

"Since there were no subsequent troubles at that time, we must at least have the status and energy to compete with the directors."

"Eh?"

Flanda blinked in disbelief, looking at the ID card.

There is no image or message recorded on it. It is a blank ID card waiting to be activated.

Since Shokuhou Misaki pushed it out when she said this, could it be that...

"As Mugino-san said, after that night, one of the directors of the General Council was replaced, and the replacement director's ID card is the one we have in our hands."

When Shokuhou Misaki saw Franda's expression, she confirmed her guess.

"Although no information was entered, it does not seem to affect its function. The director has all the information and authority he possesses."

"According to Mr. Roland, he felt that the identity of director was too troublesome and did not want to change it, so he just left it here."

"For the same reason, I am the same. My identity as a person with superpowers and a spokesperson for a force is already conspicuous enough. Adding the identity of a director will do me more harm than good."

When talking about this, Shokuhou Misaki frowned slightly and felt a little helpless.

"So, if any of you need it, you can log in now. If not, it will just be kept in the research room as a public identity."

"Does he treat his position as a director like a crepe at a stall?"

A subtle look appeared on Takitsubo Rikou's face.

That is the destination that countless people in Academy City dream of, the undisputed pinnacle of power in modern society.

But according to Roland, he gave up just because he thought it was too troublesome?

“I can’t help it,” Shokuhou Misaki sighed softly, “He’s just such a casual person.”

Regarding this point, the girls present all nodded with deep understanding.

"What we are going to do next is to expand? Integrate the Anbu and the research institute, and use the Second School District with military facilities as the headquarters. Once we are fully developed, we can get involved in the military field and gain greater power."

Mai Ye Shenli took over the conversation and said in a deep voice.

"So, this is why Roland created the Dream Maker, right?"

Although the Dream Maker has been installed, Mai Ye Shenli has not lost his standard for strength assessment.

For her, a person with super powers, the rotation of the magnetic field has a terrifying increase that cannot be ignored, not to mention the people without super powers who make up half of the population in this city.

"Yes."

Shokuhou Misaki looked at Maizono Shenli with some surprise.

"So, what level should we reach next?"

Mai Ye Shenli stretched out his slender fingers and tapped on the table unconsciously.

"The two organizational structures, one open and one hidden, were prepared in the early stages. I guess that guy has already made plans."

"To be specific, they want to create a large complex facility like Tokiwadai, with its own independent army, research institutes, and brands, just like the connection between Academy City and superpowers."

Shokuhou Misaki narrowed her eyes and spoke calmly.

"He hopes that when people mention Academy City, they will think of the faction we belong to."

"I understand."

Mai Ye Shenli, who came from a large family, nodded.

"Mugi...you're so proactive today?"

Flanda opened her mouth in disbelief.

He always looked indifferent when facing Roland, but now he was so dedicated in asking about the goals and details.

You know, even when he knew he was going to face psychological control, Mai Ye Shen Li always looked disdainful and didn't care about the other party's information at all.

"Just doing my job and gathering intelligence for the dangers we may encounter in the future."

Looking at Franda, Mai Ye Shenli showed a mischievous expression.

"But you, are you not interested when it comes to business? No wonder you called me master so smoothly before, have you already made up your mind to lie down in bed?"

“Wow! That…that is…”

Flanda's pretty face suddenly turned red, and steam began to spray from her head.

It would be fine to abandon her moral principles in a life-and-death crisis, but in front of her familiar companions, Flanda still had some need for self-esteem.

But because her relationship with Maito had been repaired by the magic of friendship, Frenda had lost the courage to retort and could only purse her lips and mutter softly.

"Mugito has called out for it more often than I have, and he even calls it a gift..."

But no matter how softly Franda spoke, at this distance where they were sitting side by side in a circle, even if she tried to avoid him, she would still be able to hear most of what she said.

What's more, all the girls present had installed devices like Dream Creator, so they could hear it clearly.

and so--

"Master...a gift?"

Although still young, Kinuhata Sukai, who had already been influenced, suddenly blushed, and Takitsubo Rikou also tilted her head, not knowing what she was thinking.

“Frenda——!”

A hint of coldness appeared on Mai Ye Shenli's face. He pulled the blonde girl's face mercilessly and did not stop until she begged for mercy with tears in her eyes.

As for Shokuhou Misaki, she had already covered her face.

Every time she realized Roland's bottom line and wanted to give him respect, he would lower it again.

Just as Shokuhou-san, whose blush had not yet faded, was thinking about how to bring the topic back to a point where it had gone off track, a hurried figure suddenly pushed open the door.

Amid the girls' surprised gazes, Roland just barged in.

"I'm sorry I'm late, but I have good news."

Roland said these words without any apology, without even looking at the empty chair next to him. He unceremoniously hugged Shokuhou Misaki, who was sitting in the main seat, and sat down.

His hands were tightly wrapped around the girl's slender waist, as if he was hugging a pillow.

“Eh, eh?!”

Because she had not anticipated this at all, Shokuhou-san, who was being held up, suppressed her rapid breathing while trying to push Roland's chest away.

"Mr. Roland, what are you doing?"

"It's your seat. If I take your seat, you won't have any place to sit, right?"

Roland answered as a matter of course.

“No, no, no, even if you say it so naturally, this is too…”

Shokuhou Misaki moved her body slightly. Because they were so close together, she could clearly feel her slender thighs wrapped in white stockings and the touch of her soft buttocks under the lace.

In order to avoid more friction and make the atmosphere awkward, the girl had no choice but to sit on Roland's lap obediently.

Shokuhou Misaki sighed helplessly.

"…So, what's the so-called good news? You didn't find another girl who went astray and wanted to add her to the group, did you?"

"Of course not. Is my image that bad?"

Roland shook his head in frustration. "It's the name. I've thought of a name for the organization."

When the merger started a few days ago, Shokuhou Misaki was already urging him about this.

After all, ITEM is a force of the dark organization, and "Artificial House" is the name of its research institute. Moreover, since it is a complex organization, it naturally cannot continue to use its old name.

However, given its current size, it is somewhat inadequate to be called an empire, as he usually does.

"Yeah?"

After realizing that this was actually serious business, Shokuhou Misaki became a little more serious.

“Have you thought about your purpose and goals?”

Purpose, whether pragmatic or empty, is an established direction for an organization and also includes its characteristics.

Just like the talent room is for nurturing geniuses, ITEM will use props.