The Degree
Team Sharing

Ray returns to meet Terumi and the others. He explained that he had just spoken to Ryouma without a mask. Surely Ray did not explain the conversation, he just reasoned that Ryouma had come to ask who killed Virgo.

In addition, Ray makes a false threat to his partner that Ryouma could have targeted them on charges of killing Virgo. Lies like this are necessary now.

“I did not expect him to be the only one left from the execution of Rebellion,” Leo said with a concerned and sad face.

“Despite his heinous actions, on this side of vain looks so miserable.” Even Terumi agreed to it, only Eric was the opposite.

“Isn't that good? The bastards will continue to diminish. Besides, it wasn't a bad thing to make him go after that bastard Arthur!”

Eric managed to suppress his grief over his sister's death even though these emotions could have been released at any time. Although it managed to suppress the grief, its anger and hatred were inevitable. Seeing that he can still think clearly is worth being grateful for.

“Let's go back to the last task. You could say we are very close to the exit to freedom. It's just that there are a lot of things that may not have been revealed about The Degree.” Ray again warned them not to be light.

“Yes, this task also seems to be expanding and being the longest. Starting from financial problems, members and skills in hiding secrets will be important,” said Terumi, repeating the explanation that has been described by Ray.

“In addition protecting the key while searching for the key is the main way to end this game. Because the key is only owned by the chairman, then it is very likely that the alliance is difficult to do,”, said Leo, to elaborate.

Ray nodded in satisfaction because everything did not forget. He had already planned a few things before departure. This will be a difficult first step.

“I, Terumi and Leo are the leaders of one group. It seems that in this early stage we cannot go through the same path.”

Terumi quickly understood the situation, “We have to part, yes?” he looked sad when he said it.

Maybe because he was scared like the first time he split up at the first task. There's a lot going on. At first there is no heavy heart to separate because neither Terumi nor Leo know Ray well.

But the situation is different now. Although not long ago, the days they lived from Open World until now have felt like a friendship for years. Splitting up in the environment that Secret created was really heavy. Worse yet every duty from him always demands death.

Ray sees Terumi and Leo's uneasiness about it. He needs to ease that anxiety.

“Take it easy, this is different from the last time. Even though I said we'd move on our own, it's actually a matter of placement. Secret certainly is not possible to make the distance between the group leaders close to each other.”

Even if they were to build an alliance now Secret was not a tolerant figure who would put them in the same place.

“That means it is impossible to build a large group consisting of several leaders in this early stage, right?” leo asked with a surprised face.

“That's a reasonable calculation,” said Eric who also began to understand. “If all group leaders are separated so as not to meet directly at the beginning then it will avoid the existence of absolute power in the early stages of this task.”

If there were five group leaders with maximal members building alliances and placed in the same place, then they would be the strongest. Massive hunting is bound to happen and chaos is inevitable.

Even if not so, it is quite possible to monopolize a certain section of territory and eliminate the group leaders around the region.

“In addition, there is an advantage of this random placement. One of them is that we do not need to rush because we are worried that there are people who managed to get ten keys in the early stages,” continued Eric.

Ray nodded, now he started to like Eric because of his sharp way of thinking. In fact, that person found there was a huge advantage of this random placement.

“Eric's right. This is an advantage that we must make the best use of.”

“What kind of advantage do you mean?” ask Terumi.

Ray smiled and explained that with this solution it would be advantageous for them to understand the situation elsewhere. Observe how many possible Degree users there are, and various things about the region itself.

“Jakarta is a big city. I want each of you to observe, and look for useful information about the region where you will be stationed later. And, I want you guys not to waste on DP. No problem using it for food, shelter and clothes. Just don't overdo it, especially you, Terumi.”

Terumi lowered her head and her cheeks slightly flushed, “Y-ya.”

“What will we get only with region information?” ask Leo.

“I'm sure not a few people will think about this if they understand the reasons behind the conversion of DP to cash with a fairly crazy nominal. Well, I can't tell you the details. For now the initial stage of my plan is to build a special company.”

Terumi, Leo even Eric silent a thousand languages. They may have trouble finding correlations between recent tasks with the company. Company and DP are two very distant things. It's natural for them to understand nothing.

“Why ... company?” ask Leo.

“Do you want to earn more money without exchanging DP excessively?” ask Eric.

Ray smiled, “You're on target. We still do not know clearly whether DP only serves as a cash exchange or there is another purpose of its existence.”

Although cash can be exchanged for DP, in fact they can only get less than the available tasks. For that reason they need to have something that will bring in money consistently.

Not only does it keep DP safe, they can also add it little by little if they exchange cash for DP. In addition, owning a company will allow Ray to do something big without moving his butt.

“I understand. It is true that it may not be easy to find Degree users hiding in the outside world later. That's the right step considering the possibility that the last task will not be completed in less than a year,” said Eric.

Even Ray himself had great confidence that the final task would not be completed in a short enough time. Of course, if the people who become the chairman are smart enough then everything will take place slowly, but another story if there is a group of fools who act prominently.

After understanding Ray's goal of building a company, Ray changes the conversation about their meeting point and group division.

“Enjoyed and Eric got hurt, then they should have a colleague who would help him. Then, Erina, you will go with you Terumi. Take care and follow him well, yes.”

“Ya.”

“While Eric, you'll be with me. What objection?” ray asked, looking at Terumi and the others.

Terumi seemed to have no objections and of course Erina could only obey him. While on the other hand it seems Leo is the objection party.

Leo nodded, “I have never been to Indonesia and do not even understand the language. We can communicate like this because of Secret's technology. Even if later I understand what people are saying out there, not necessarily they will understand me.”

Secret helps degree users understand each other's language, but that may only apply to those who get Secret technology.

If in the outside world, it is possible to understand what others say no matter in any country. It was just that the other party would understand what the Degree user would say later on?

“You have a point. Eric, have you ever been to Indonesia or at least understand the language?” ask Ray.

“I've been on holiday to Bali before. A little bit I can understand the language.”

It was calming because Ray did not have to do anything troublesome to help Leo later.

‘But if Eric goes with Leo, there is something worrying.’

Ray remembered about the observer Ryouma said. There is a possibility that one of his colleagues is an observer who could endanger him.

‘Terumi will be under Erina's supervision. I was originally going to investigate Eric but it seems that it has not been possible.’

He was not worried about Erina since it was already under his control. Although there is a possibility of Erina playing a role or acting, Ray does not care because as long as she still does Erina will not act strange as long as she has not gotten what she might be interested in.

“Then Eric will be with Leo,” said Ray. “Next we will determine our meeting point.”

“Wait, Ray,” Terumi stop discussion. “Do you have no problem moving alone?” terumi asked worriedly.

“Not a problem. That place is no stranger to me. Other than otu I am quite confident in taking care of myself.”

Ray doesn't have to worry about shock culture or not understand language. He is from Indonesia, arguably his hometown.

“So. Yes, it doesn't matter if you don't mind.”

“For meeting point is monas. The place is one that is often visited by tourists, no need to worry about attacks from Degree users because it is a public place. In addition, let's meet after two months from now.”

Ray explained that for two months they will move on their own. Starting from collecting information, recuperating and hiding until the appointed time arrives.

He also asked Terumi, Leo, Eric and Erina not to do anything that would provoke the public's attention.

“I'm sure at least we are quite well known by Degree users because it was once an important figure in the last half of Open World. Therefore changing appearance is an important thing to disguise.”

Terumi and the others nodded, they understood Ray's explanation. A moment later Eric raised his hand.

“How will we communicate later? Social media is popular but it is difficult to find each other and there is a possibility that other Degree users find us.”

If it comes to the outside world and social media, then hacking is a troublesome thing. They should avoid using social media in some places as best as possible.

“Tno need to worry. If something happens you can send a letter to this address,” Ray mentions the address and others memorize it. “I will definitely come to see you if there are any unresolved difficulties.”

Not only that address, Ray also asked them to check certain places periodically so they could communicate without meeting.

Indeed using a mobile phone will make things easier but for now it can be planned later.

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After planning and resting for a few hours, they began to decide on the path they would choose. It doesn't feel like almost everyone has left this place.

Maybe not a few people who feel impatient to go out and breathe the fresh air. Of course going out is very likely to be the most anticipated thing rather than completing the task itself.

There were only a few people left in the place.

“You can go first. There are things I want to think about first,” said Ray, stopping walking when he arrived in front of the hallway.

Terumi and the others must have wondered but they did not want to disturb Ray any further. No, it's because they know what's holding Ray back.

Other than them there was only one large group who had waited patiently. That person was clearly waiting for the time to be able to bicsra with Ray.

Terumi, Leo and Erina must do their best to keep Eric from realizing it. If he knew Ray was going to talk to that person, one hundred percent of Eric would be very angry. Worst of all, he started a fight that wasn't allowed.

After Terumi and the others were no longer visible, Ray finally spoke.

“Your face looks so hate me. Did I make a mistake that made you so angry and hate me, Arthur?” asked Ray casually.

“You fucking asshole. Using Erina's Degree to command me and Mona to do things against our will. You really dive well as an enemy in a blanket, yes!” arthur said while holding back his anger though it was hard to hold back his expression.

Ray raised his eyebrows as if surprised, “What are you talking about? I did it because you were the first one who tried to bury me by accusing me of murder. I'm just avenging you, that's all. You know, right? No fire if no lighter.”

“Keep the bullshit!” Arthur said annoyed as he spit.

Ray just smiled thinly like he used to do, “You know? I could have asked Erina to make you shoot Mona back then. It's not impossible to create a situation where it's as if you're shooting wrong. If I did that, I'm pretty sure you'd be depressed and suicidal.”

Although he may not have committed suicide, Ray is fairly certain about Depression.

“Then why didn't you do it?” arthur asked with a cold look.