The Degree
Inculpation

Ray had been standing on his block for almost an hour and nothing happened. Neither people nor screams are there at all.

This may be a time that seems futile to do but fortunately there is a reciprocal relationship of this.

Ray wouldn't want to do this if he didn't get anything back. It's nothing more like spending time in vain.

“Last time Arthur, huh. I shouldn't be interested in something that can't be changed in any way. But somehow only this person is different.”

Ray feels that there is an invisible thread that connects him to Arthur. It's a strange feeling, Ray lately felt a little uneasy because Arthur's movement seems to be getting serious.

“They no longer move during the day for some reason. And, of course, Arthur is no longer as gentle as he used to be.”

Distracting her mind, Erina should have been hiding in a place that Ray had determined according to his plan. In addition, Indri and his group should also start moving.

With additional help, Ray can create the situation he hoped for. Ray has committed to this plan that at least one group should fall.

“I also have to redefine anyone I will bring to stay with me.”

Terumi is sure to stay with Ray because he is useful and seventy percent clean without any sign of betrayal. Erina will also be with him because she is currently Ray's puppet.

‘At first Leo also wanted me to take it, but I have long suspected it and this suspicion has grown stronger since hearing Eric's previous statement.’

Eric might have lied to mess with Ray's group. However, there was no benefit to him doing that so there was little chance he would lie.

As Ray was busy with his thoughts, he heard a loud whistle coming from Leo's place. It was a pre-determined mark if they found something.

Ray did not intend to be silent and quickly ran towards him. If Leo finds the killer, then great. Everything will start to run on its own.

Ray took out a small flashlight from the pocket of his robe and lit up and turned it off several times towards the garden. He waited for some time until he got two flashes of light from the garden.

In addition, Ray also took out paper and pens. He wrote something down before he threw it recklessly knowing someone had been watching him an hour ago.

At first Ray knew there were two people watching him from far away. One other observer had gone thirty minutes faster while this one had a strong stance.

Ray could guess where these two supervisors came from but he could not confirm who was determined to keep an eye on him until now. If the bet is not wrong then the note he threw out just now will fall into the right hand.

“It seems Terumi has arrived at Leo's place considering the distance is not as far as my place. Most likely Eric was there too.”

Ray began to rush unhurriedly to the scene. Whether there was anything there but based on his premonition coming too early was not a good choice.

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Leo was currently on alert, in front of him was a man of upright stature and a woman in tight clothes. They had faces hidden, swords and knives in their hands and concealed handguns.

The thing that made him interested was not only the existence of the two strangers, but the figure who chased after the two.

“Arthur? Mona's? And you're Eric's brother?” ask Leo.

“Leo?” arthur exclaimed with a surprised face. He certainly did not expect Leo to be here.

“What's up, Leo?!” Terumi arrived at the spot a few seconds later. He also had the same surprised face as Arthur. “What are you guys doing here?”

“Enjoyed? I should be the one asking!” Mona herself did not expect it and was shocked.

Chelsea then clucked in annoyance at these unexpected things. He heard Leo knew himself, Chelsea could easily reach a conclusion if Eric asked for their help for something.

“Ignore your reunion. These assassins are much more important!” Chelsea Benthic.

Everyone turned back on their guard and pointed their weapons at the two besieged men from both sides.

The two people were originally silent and just stared at each other before nodding. They raised their hands obediently and without a fight.

Arthur didn't let down his guard, “I know who you are. So, quickly remove that mask!”

Surely the two did not obey and just silently saw Arthur as if mocking him. Even so, Leo and Terumi couldn't keep quiet when they heard him. They wanted to ask, but someone else came.

“Chelsea! Thank goodness you're okay!”

Eric came from behind Terumi, he looked breathless and his face was in a panic. Cold sweat even appeared on his forehead. He obviously ran fast when he came here.

“Kakak ...,” murmured Chelsea, there was a tone of sadness from her voice.

Eric initially only noticed the existence of Terumi, Leo and Chelsea. Until he finally realized the existence of two strangers who covered his face with masks and others who were quite familiar.

Eric furrowed his brows unhappily upon seeing her, “Arthur? What are you doing with my sister?” asked Eric coldly.

Arthur raised his eyebrows, he certainly did not expect his presence, “Eric? I did plan to see you but I didn't think so soon.”

“Let's put this thing aside. Revealing this bastard was the main task,” Arthur switched the conversation. “You should know that this bastard actually betrayed us. Maybe he's also the mastermind of an unpleasant event at Open World.”

Terumi tilted her head as Arthur stared straight at her, “What do you mean these two strangers are part of us?”

Mona replaces Arthur. He looked at Terumi bitterly and meaningfully, though reluctant to say so but Mona strengthened her resolve.

“Yes. The two are the main masterminds that cause serial murders. They are Ray and Erina.”

“Hah?” Terumi choked on her own breath, of course, because Mona's words are very impossible to happen. “Don't talk nonsense! Ray is with us keeping another block!”

“Yes! I don't know anything about Erina but one thing is for sure Ray can't do!”

Terumi and Leo obviously did not accept that nonsense. Ray is with them to help Eric find his sister.

Arthur looked at the two changing before looking at Eric who was looking at him unreasonably.

“Why do you think it's him?” eric asked with a strange face.

Arthur remained silent for a while before answering.

“I always patrol alone every night because my hunch is so bad lately. While on my way, I accidentally saw two people.”

Arthur explains that the two men look exactly like the person Ray and Erina suspected. He also revealed that the two knocked on the door of someone else's room, entering for a few minutes before finally exiting.

Of course Arthur can ignore this but one that makes him suspicious is the appearance. There is no fool who would not suspect it.

“I peeked at the time. You know what surprised me? The woman undressed and let the fruit be seen.”

This certainly provokes the lust of the man who approached the two people. Arthur thinks that there may be secretly some who do prostitution in this place but in fact he is wrong.

“Not to sell the body but a very strange thing happened.”

“Very strange? eric asked, tilting his head. “I don't understand what strange things can happen from it.”

If there is, then there are only men and women touching each other. But because Arthur denied it, it didn't seem to happen.

“Surely it is if you use common sense. Degree is on the line between reasonable and also not,” Arthur stared at the two people he suspected. “At the time the woman let people see her chest, she started whispering something into her target's ear.”

“You know what happened?” Arthur furrowed his brows and was impressed with anger. “The man he targeted instantly became obedient like a dog.”