The Degree
The End of Open World II

Ray comes along with Erina and Ben to the Shelter, the reason Rani and Rina are not together is to reduce suspicions about what they are doing. Before they actually parted, they warned Ray.

“Don't forget that you owe us one thing.”

“When we meet again, we will quickly charge it and you must obey it in any way.”

Ray doesn't know what the twin girls are planning, but he has hope that there is nothing impossible they want. If it came to a strange request then he should be ready to let go of the many things that had been in his hands.

In his journey there is no meaningful conversation with Ben, the man is very silent not because of his nature, but his ability that requires him so.

Just as Mein had to delve into her chosen role, to use her Pantomim Degree, Ben had to deepen it and silence without a voice was one of the conditions. Although it seemed troublesome, his ability was the one that most made Ray feel threatened.

Ray still doubts whether the people from the small group that Indri made are really trustworthy or not, but for now he will take advantage of them even though that also applies to him.

Arriving at the Shelter, Ray discovers there are more people than he expected, or at least Ray is sure only a few will get here.

Neither the people from Blueeast nor Redwest were here, despite having reached the Shelter there was no happiness on their faces. Ray knew the reason clearly.

The reason they could be here must be because they left known people, many people injured but abandoned, those who did not get a ride to even get lost. There were all sorts of reasons that could have come up if he thought about it again.

“I'm sure Arthur and the others are here .. ah, it's them.” Ray intended to approach them, but he furrowed his brows.

‘Why did the woman make contact with them even though I told her to avoid them?’

Ray has given instructions to Indri to ask his group not to make any contact with Arthur and the others. But the woman did not seem to be telling him.

‘No. Could Indri be planning something?' Ray could guess some but there was no pattern of anything he could see clearly now.

Silence alone will not overcome anything, Ray decided to approach them but before that—

“You behave as usual. Make yourself sad and moody because of the death of Order.”

“... good.” Erina replied lethargicly, leaning on Ray's shoulder and letting out tears. Whether it's made up or it's pure his heart is hurt, whatever it is Ray's not good enough to care.

“Ray!” Terumi being the first to find Ray, he ran towards her happily, some tear crystals seemed to fall from those pretty eyes. “Thank God you're okay. I'm so worried that you won't have time to evacuate!”

Ray smiled bitterly, “Well, this is indeed painful because my right hand is getting worse. Can you help me by holding Erina?”

Erina's wheelchair had been shattered so there was no way to carry it but to carry it.

“I'll do it!” Leo took the initiative to replace Ray to hold Erina, although her body is small but Leo has strong physical strength. “I'm so grateful that you came back alive, Ray. Even if your wound gets worse, during your life is fine it is a win.”

Ray smiled as he pressed on his blood-splitting wound. “Yes, if this guy hadn't helped me. I may not breathe anymore at this time.” Ray uses his eyes to see Ben, who shows that he is a meritorious person.

Terumi and Leo looked at him strangely, they were obviously suspicious of Ben's appearance as an annoying clown. Despite her eccentric appearance, Terumi is happy that the man saved Ray.

“I don't know who you are, but thank you very much for saving my friend.” Terumi bowed her body in front of Ben.

“I owe you a favor too. Without you, I might have to mourn the death of my friend.” Leo also thanked from the bottom of his heart.

Ben shook his head and hands in confusion, he then realized Indri was approaching.

Ray furrowed his brows warily, “Who are you?”

Indri just snorted and ignored Ray's question as if he didn't hear it at all. His focus is on Ben alone.

“This place is safe, Ben. I'm sure after this Secret will give you time to rest and stop the task. No problem if you talk now.”

Knowing that, Ben let out a long sigh and smiled gently, “It is very tiring to be someone else.”

Terumi, Leo, Ray and others were stunned to hear Ben's voice so loud, hoarse and heavy. His voice was clearly different from his silly appearance, even his current expression was more manly.

Degree obtained in such a way, still difficult to understand clearly but so far it is related.

The degree is taken based on the wishes, ideals, actions and personality of the person. Even if Ben is not a silly person, but if he wants to be a silly person then such a degree will really appear.

“Well, you have a point. We saved the people Virgo was after. I'm sure the guy will be in trouble because there are a lot of lions pouncing on him from all directions,” Ben said.

“You're right. I'm sure that person is here too. Let's go around looking for clues. As I recall, the Blueeast chairman managed to inflict severe injuries on one of his members. At least we can get some things out of him.” Indri began to walk to another place indifferently.

Ben just nodded and followed. Hiroshi and Guren also left without saying anything, but Terumi stopped them.

“Wait!” It made Indri and his group stop, turning to look at him. “What is your goal with saving us?”

Ray and Leo furrowed their brows. Although Ray already knew what the meaning behind this all was, he was now just playing dumb.

While Leo really did not know anything about the actions of Indri and his group.

“Destination? We don't have that kind of thing.” Guren said with a annoying little laugh.

“None of your sentences can be trusted, impostor,” Leo interrupted and scorned Guren.

“The sentence is half right and wrong.” Indri interrupted because he did not want to waste any longer. “We have no special intentions on you. One thing I can guarantee. I don't intend to be your enemy because we have the same enemy.”

“Over this time we play as observers because your actions are obviously a big burden for Virgo.”

“Unfortunately your last move is so bad,” Ben interrupts with a little disappointment, “Fighting directly with them is a stupid act because there is an enemy behind the covers. In fact we know the Order was thrust by its confidants. In fact, who would have guessed that old man could kill that aide named Mein?”

Ben's words clearly shook everyone because it was information Terumi and the others didn't know.

They thought that Mein might be doing something and had taken refuge first given that the woman was very competent. However, the news of his death is now unbelievable.

“Because the chances of you winning the war are very small, we stopped being observers. Until we finally decide to end Open World and save you, the lions that Virgo.” is worried about Indri continued Ben's sentence that had not been completely finished.

The person who had been silently observing in the distance finally spoke.

“Can I conclude that you are not enemies?” ask Arthur.

“At least for now, I can firmly convey that we are not enemies. We have the same enemy to destroy,” replied Indri.

“So. Saving us is an investment for you because we have the possibility of destroying it.”

“You can think of it that way,” Indri does not agree or reject its assumptions. “Just remember one thing.”

“What is it?”

“We have the same enemies, but that does not mean we can work together. With this kind of environment, the relationship between the two groups was unbelievable. I hope we have a relationship not to interfere with each other or interfere in this stage.”

“Additional,” Indri smiles cynically to Arthur and others. “Do not make me show fangs to you.”

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