The Cursed Bloodline
Infiltrate
Dozens of people marched and limped towards a Red Cloud Cops military post. The sun was shining, as the wind was no less hot, blowing through the dry bodies of the prisoners. The clothes they wore were so shabby, not infrequently among them suffered torture wounds all over his body. There was no water or food. People were walking on hot sand pads, with both hands handcuffed and heads covered by a stuffy black bag.
A man in black robes, with a mask of the god of death led the captives in the vanguard. His pale yellow mane was hidden within the black hood of his robe. Occasionally, Itasuke glanced at the two captives lined up in the rear row. So far, he has managed to smuggle Aora and Yora as captives.
Just past the first gate guard, then the infiltration mission will run smoothly
"Stop! " said one of the black-robed soldiers up ahead. He looks like the captain of the gatekeeper Headquarters.
Itasuke rolled up the sleeves of his robe. A bracelet bearing the Roman numerals XII-O he deliberately showed. The captain nodded slowly, he had confirmed Itasuke's identity from his Red Cloud Cops membership special bracelet
"According to Mr. Tanuki's request. I brought you 50 new research objects. The brand consists of Military criminals and the fugitives of the three Besae States. And also- "Itasuke's speech stopped for a moment. This time he looked behind him.
Yuri with shabby clothes and hands tied to a rope emerged from behind Itasuke's body. " I'd like to recommend this girl to work at Headquarters. There's someone selling this girl at my casino. He'll be pretty useful. His medical ability can be utilized by Mr. Tanuki to help research at the headquarters" said Itasuke.
Despite being slow and full of pretense, Itasuke kicks Yuri's leg to make the girl kneel. He did it to make all the gatekeepers believe him.
"We never asked you to bring in a new medical team" the captain said as if to reject Itasuke's offer
"She's a mute girl. So you don't have to worry about that girl leaking anything about this place. In addition to his medical skills, he is an expert in many other fields. He'll be very useful. "
The captain started to step forward towards Yuri. He raised Yuri's chin roughly. Metapa straight from behind his mask as if judging the girl with glasses in front of him
" Cih! You don't usually talk much like this, Itasuke. You're acting a little weird! How could you never explain in detail about the prisoner you brought here. Is it possible that this girl you sent here on purpose?! " the Captain muttered suspiciously. With a trick question, he is testing Itasuke's loyalty
" really? Senior Mitsusuke, you suspect me. I just want to help the organization with my gift. Do I need to kill this girl right in front of your eyes for you to believe me? But it's a pity, the girl's medical ability will vanish with her body! " reply with Itasuke without hesitation. Aora who was at the very back of the line could only hear Itasuke's conversation nervously.
" He's gone crazy! " murm Aora slowly.
The captain was silent for a moment. He immediately pulled out his sword and scratched Yuri's arm. Fresh blood dripped down Yuri's arms. Itasuke squeezes the wound on Yuri's arm, without worrying about the girl being in pain or being pushed over. However, neither Itasuke nor Yuri, the two of them did not even budge at all.
" You're right, she's a mute girl. Even with a wound like this, he did not shout at all. Let him in! " the Captain's orders. Itasuke hurriedly slipped something in Yuri's hand
" This map will help you find every important room in the base. Yuri, are you okay with the wound on your hand? " itasuke whispered. Yuri just nodded slowly in response.
Two Red Cops soldiers immediately took Yuri away. Now all that's left is a line of captives back there
" We'll check all the prisoners that came in. For today, your duty is over. Go back to your post, Itasuke! " Itasuke began to step away, but the voice of the Captain made his stride
" Oh yeah, one more. Due to the recent Red Cloud Cops Crisis, the guard around you has been pulled back. As an Outer organization, you should never think of betraying Mr. Tanuki. Live only for our Master. If that happens, we promise to hunt you to the end of the world. Remember that, Itasuke! "
Without turning his body, Itasuke raised his hand. Showing a ring-shaped tattoo embedded in it. That mark was Tanuki's Curse Contract Sign
" You and I are bound the same way. Even since entering this organization, my soul and life are not entirely mine. " Itasuke continued his steps.
" All! Keep all these prisoners inside! "
All the prisoners began to be led into an underground passageway. The passageway that directly connects the headquarters is located deep in the middle of the desert. So technically Red Cops have their own path without having to set foot on a hot desert.
Right in the line of Aora and Yora, Itasuke again stopped his steps.
" You remember all the messages I have given you. I can only help you get here. The rest I leave to you! " itasuke whispered.
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Aora and Yora passed through the first stampede at the Main door towards the Red Cloud Cops headquarters. Even though her entire head was covered in a Black pouch, Aora could still feel her feet touching something soft. It is very strange to find moist soil considering they are in the middle of a barren desert.
So, the first stage of the examination had already begun. If we make it through this, we'll be taken to the bunker where people are being held. Whatever happens, we have to pass this check well!
Aora glanced at Yora, although she could not see clearly, she was sure that her brother also felt the peculiarity he felt.
Before the intrusion, Itasuke had said that the first examination stage was the most difficult stage. There would be many Red Cops warriors standing guard along the entrance. Even a Captain-class like Itasuke (Black-robed Red Cops Squad) was not allowed to enter the base freely.
They should have passed the examination without anyone suspecting.
Aora began to feel the ground she was stepping on, her bare feet even had time to feel something sticky. While trying to guess the pungent smell that smelled in the surrounding area
This weird smell? I think I smelled this somewhere.
Aora refocused her memories. Trying to find whatever was stored in his memory to guess what kind of check did the Red Cloud Cops use. Physical examination, magic color or individual power level. All those checks could have been used to find out the magical abilities of the captives.
The Red Cops wanted to know everything about the incoming captives, including the prisoners' innate magical abilities. Are they really suited as guinea pigs (usually military people with weak magic) or are instead they enemies disguised with great powers that they deliberately hide. Just like Aora and Yora.
In order to avoid suspicion in a proper way, Aora had to know the examination technique first. Aora's body stiffened, it seemed like she already knew the type of mud she was stepping on at the moment.
Aora felt her power drain a little. The mud on its feet is a special mud that is used to weaken the physical strength of the person stepping on it. Not only that, the magic sensor contained in the mud could also read the magic power possessed by the person trapped inside. On the appeal of other prisoners, of course, the magic power that Yora and Aora have is far at different levels. If allowed to continue like this, they can be quickly caught
"Yora! You must know what we're stepping on, right? " whispered Aora softly
" Hn, this is the black mud that mothers usually use when detecting enemy movements first" Yora said. As Aora guessed, Yora was also aware of that
" Aora, you remember what Mom taught you. To trick the magic sensor in this mud. We have to mess up the magic energy in our bodies. "
" Of course I remember. It took over a month to master such a complicated technique" Aora said slowly.
Sure enough, at the end of the hall one of the Red Cops members started activating his Gyoku. Blue magic began to spread over the pitch black mud. For weak people who could not stem the great power, they would automatically fall unconscious or even die . While those who can survive and can stand, their entire body will feel pain because the mud starts to suck the magic energy they have.
"Araghhhh! Stopit! " people started screaming.
Meanwhile, Aora and Yora began to fall to their knees. Their breaths gasping. Messing up magic energy was not an easy matter, it required strong concentration as well as complicated techniques to run it. Normally, such a technique could only be mastered by the Moon Sora Clan. Because after all they are the creators of this Black Mud technique.
After a while the Red Cops members started to stop their magic. Almost a single person in the room lost consciousness, the rest could only kneel weakly with gasping breaths.
"I've read the prisoners' physical and magic powers. All soldiers! Bring each one of the captives who managed to survive inside. The rest, prisoners who don't pass this test, you can get rid of them! Execute it! "said one of the Captains on duty
" well! The captain! "
Each soldier brought a prisoner in. While others, began to clean up the people who had fainted earlier by slashing their bodies and bringing them back out dead. Right beside Aora, there was one of the captives who did not pass. Aora even felt the person's blood hit her hand, as the helpless body was slashed by the Red Cops warrior
Aora's hands clenched firmly. Although the people here were military outcasts and criminals, the Red Cops still treated humans brutally. Aora felt someone pull her, dragging her deeper into the lightless passageway ahead
All the prisoners have been brought in. In that dark, stuffy room, there were now only the remains of two Red Cops Captains. One of the robed captains was the one that Itasuke met in front of the gate, while the other was the Captain in charge of checking the Prisoners in the room
"Captain Mitsusuke, were these people the ones Itasuke had brought with him on Mr Tanuki's orders? " said Captain Sensor
" You're right. Is there a problem you found? "
" It's not like that. It's just that I don't fully trust Itasuke. Although he was so praised by Mr. Tanuki for his success in monopolizing the Sora weaponry.
But, something strange was always evident from his calm demeanor. You guys are from the same orphanage, does the captain know anything about Itasuke? "
The black-robed captain known as Mitusuke began to clench his hands tightly. An exact tattoo owned by Itasuke is also seen adorning his finger
" The boy always covered up emotions with a calm demeanor. No one can guess what he thinks. We did grow up in the same place, but I'm also not sure what he thinks of our Master! But, if only he dared to betray, I would kill him myself! "
" About the prisoner. There was one strange thing I encountered during the examination earlier. I'm not too sure. But, Captain see the two captives who walked last?! " the sensor captain said as he pointed towards Yora and Aora
" What's wrong with them? "
" Although it looks exhausted. But I caught their physical condition looking fine. Even during the trip here, they were not injured at all. Especially after going through a difficult test that even left some people dead, they can still walk firmly. I suspect something, is it possible that those people were intruders who were deliberately sent to this headquarters? But that's just a worry from me. "
" Doubt can even destroy a country! "
Captain Mitsusuke immediately left from there. Follows where the soldiers take Yora and Aora.
" A little suspicion should not be left alone. I'm gonna kill those two suspicious people! "
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In the middle of the long hallway, only a candlelight illuminated part of the basement. Two prisoners were herded and forced to walk with their faces covered in black pockets. That moment, two masked soldiers of the god of death watched from behind. Leading the captives towards the prison cells the object of research is located
Sreshhh....
The pounding of the feet dashed rapidly breaking apart the dark passageway. Without the soldiers noticing, from the direction behind them, the Black-robed figure dashed swiftly with the unsheathed sword. The lightning element magic enveloping the sharp blade lifted up and slashed at the bodies of the two prisoners who had not even dodged.
Two prisoners eventually collapsed. It fell to the floor with fresh blood coming out of its stomach. Yuri happened to be there. Yuri's body froze when she saw the clothes that two prisoners wore in front of her. The exact same clothes Aora and Yora were wearing while trying to get inside the headquarters.
"Oi! You're the red-haired girl over there! Quickly feel whether these two men are dead yet! " the Mitsusuke command. Yuri just silently stared. Despite being shocked like this, she still remembered her disguise as a mute and deaf girl.
Mitsusuke only tested Yuri back, even under these conditions he still doubted whether the girl Itasuke recommended was really mute or not. Again, Yuri gained the man's trust.
Finally Mitsusuke waved his hand, as a code for Yuri to approach. Yuri began to move her legs closer, staring into the mask of the death god Mitsusuke while waiting for orders from him. The Black-robed man nodded, and pointed at the two men drenched in blood in front of him.
Yur started to squat. With trembling hands, he checked the pulse in the hands of one of the prisoners. Yuri looked back at Mitsusuke, with a face of fear and tears dripping down, she shook her head slowly.
"You two. Quickly dump their bodies into the desert! " mitsusuke commands two soldiers in front of him. He also started to leave from there