The Degree
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“Ya, an annoying joke.,” said Indri, one thought with Ray. “Even I almost believed initially.”

Ray did not know the reason Indri refused to believe even know its existence in the sea, but now there is a crucial thing. In short right now, there was most likely a bastard disguised as himself or perhaps something more complicated.

“Where did you get this kind of information? Is that trustworthy?” ray asked with a bit of suspicion.

Her validation is questionable given that eyewitnesses may have vanished during the twin girls' execution. There's no way this guy would do something stupid like leave people to testify.

‘No. Come to think of it again it's possible that this bastard deliberately made it exposed. Besides, it's my face that he used to commit crimes.’

Ray can think of some bad things one of which is defamation or deliberately making him a public fugitive. Although the publicity towards Degree is a harsh prohibition, but murder cases and the like are not the case.

“The source is from myself,” Indri said without a doubt.

Ray just so hard to believe it, most likely everything is a lie. However, there is also doubt that Indri will make such a clear lie.

“What do you mean?” ask Ray.

Indri just chuckled a little before answering him, “As I said before. I have my own way of investigating. You must abide by one of my conditions if you want to know about it.”

“In addition, I don't have much time left to talk.”

There is little time given for people who leave the group to rejoin another group. Ray understands why Indri is in a hurry, elimination for Secret is equivalent to death.

Secret will certainly have some bolts coming off his head about some things. I don't know why this bastard always made death his punishment.

Ray will certainly think of some things first about the profit and loss of moving with Indri. Although all this time the woman has not shown resistance, there is a possibility in this last task is different.

“Tell me honestly,” Ray put his knife to Indri's head. “What exactly is your goal? Suspicious if you help me without wanting anything.”

“Fu fu, didn't you become too vigilant, Ray?” Indri laughed a little, even though he was not worried about his gun, time would kill him faster than the gun.

Indri really only has a few minutes left, the time given by Secret to find a group is very little and is willing to reach its limit. For that matter, there was a need for him to explain quickly and briefly.

“I will tell you everything. I honestly don't know how this is gonna end. Will there be freedom? Or maybe Secret has another purpose. At all, not a single bit I know. Something unknown is my biggest fear.”

“One day I saw you. A unique person who seems to have no sense of humanity, or an important part of a human named heart. I'm watching you with great interest.”

Indri explained how different Ray acted from the others. Even the surprising part is that Ray once planned to destroy Redwest, Rebellion and even Blueeast at the same time if the plan does not continue to fail and be revised.

It was then that Indri thought that Ray might know something about this mysterious organization. Indri then invites all his colleagues who aim the same even though different roads. Their goal is only one, get a guarantee of safety.

“I can't guarantee I can finish all this. Not with you and Arthur. Even if I manage to get a puzzle, there's no guarantee that I can solve it. I'm not that smart.”

Indri like admitting his weakness, but for Ray he admitted something that he did not actually have. So far it's been very clear, Indri is not the kind of fool.

“If you are stupid then the smart standard is very high. You who have dismantled my plans and intentions repeatedly do not deserve the title of stupid.”

Ray was always amazed and surprised about Indri who repeatedly knew his intentions. In fact, he had saved her many times. One of them is when Arthur caught a killer. If only Ray and Erina were to move on with the robbery, it would not be surprising that they had been caught off guard.

It was fortunate that Ray chose to end it by helping Eric find his sister.

“Ha ha ha ha!” Indri laughed cheerfully. “I swear it's not that smart. Well, it's up to you to think of me as what. I'll say, I have a certain way of knowing and getting something.”

Ray still doesn't understand. Indri should refer to his Degree which is still a mystery today. Sure, Ray has the note Ryouma gave him, but is not sure if everything is true or not.

For now Ray will rule that out because there are more important things to prioritize.

“At least I understand your purpose. Alright, I will let you join my group, but this only applies for approximately two months. That's the time I gave them before the meeting.”

Ray does not want his movement with Indri revealed at this time. He did not want to raise any unnecessary suspicions, not to mention that there was currently a person as sharp as Eric in his group.

In addition, it is supported by the fact of the death of Rani and Rina. It was likely that Erina regained control over him. If that happens then all of his decay will be revealed.

After including Indri into his group, they immediately discussed something else. More precisely, Indri shared every information he got.

“First let's discuss things that happen outside as long as we don't exist. This,” Indri give a mobile phone to Ray, there has been listed data about various news that he has collected. “Different to you that just floats like shit. I've had Guren gather all the information that happened.”

The information gathered started from when ten thousand people disappeared simultaneously. It was when Ray and the others left, but the surprising part was the timing.

“Really does not feel that it has been two years since we stayed at the facility.”

Two years is not a short time. Ray doubted his internal clock that felt so chaotic. That's because he doesn't feel any change.

“I was also surprised, but there is a reasonable explanation here,” Indri said.

Indri explained that Serum D also extends life and maintains youthfulness. This is a possible driver they do not feel that a lot of time has passed. Not to mention they didn't see the change of day during the facility. It is difficult to determine the exact time.

“Despite the time, there seems to be a lot going on. Certainly not related to things like politics and others, but technological advances.”

Alongside when they went to the facility, technological advances began to increase rapidly over the past two years. The part that provoked Ray's interest was the teleportation system.

Solving information and moving it to a faraway place is the simple concept of teleportation. The problem experienced by research is how to break down information from an object and send it to another place. And, about how to rearrange the information so that it becomes like the original situation.

“Tak only teleportation, but there are many other advances such as technology, medical, scientific even about human evolution. And, most amazingly all of it is done by one person only.”

One person, Ray read another article explaining about the identity of the genius who made a lot of progress. People with no known gender, age, even origin. Many conspiracies are scattered around him, although many are suspicious but not a few also appreciate his knowledge.

It's just that Ray seemed to recognize who this guy was. Even if he hid his identity from origins to his face, then there was undoubtedly a resemblance to a certain figure. No, the figure was probably the same two people.

“Could this be Secret?” ask Ray.

Indri nodded in agreement, “I am very sure the Degree users who saw this will think the same. Not only the mask, but all the technology is very possible from him. I wouldn't believe if there was one person who was an expert in all fields. Even Einstein couldn't possibly be intelligent in all areas.”

Science and medicine go hand in hand but the figure that brings much of this progress is close to absurd. From the existing article, not only is the knowledge completely new, but this person finds various things astonishing.

“It seems that Secret did not sit sweetly eating biscuits and milk while watching us,” Indri said with a little mock.

For this matter Ray agreed, Secret should have a purpose other than data and people he wants.

“Looks like I'm starting to understand a little bit about him. This mysterious organization aims to drive human evolution. It seems that the introduction of every technology belongs to him is the first step.”

Indri furrowed his brows, he might have been close to his answer but still could not reach it.

“Initial step? What do you mean, this is Secret's preparation to face this final task so there's no commotion or anything?” ask Indri.

“It was also the correct answer, but I'm sure that's not the main goal,” said Ray. “Large possibilities Secret wants to introduce Degree to the world later.”

Indri was surprised, he stopped holding the gas on the jetski and looked at Ray behind him. The possibility was already thought by Indri but he was still surprised by it.

If Secret is planning to introduce a Degree, then it is natural for him to share his knowledge about technology and various other sciences. It was to build his image and profile in the world.

If he appears suddenly with the Degree as his invention then it is natural to suspect.

“If so, then his goal—” Indri wants to convey his thoughts but Ray immediately cut and looked at him.

“Somehow, I myself do not yet understand what exactly the purpose of this organization is. Whether it is wealth, power, even technology. Secret should have held it all in his hands.”

If it was about treasures, Secret already had very much. It was impossible for him to have everything in the Market without buying it outside.

From that alone there is no doubt how much wealth Secret. People seem unlikely to pursue wealth anymore, those who are already standing at the pinnacle of life will pursue something else. Something that is not wealth, it may be achievement or something else.

“Yes, there is no end to discussing this organization. For now let's focus on this copycat. At least I have to avenge the deaths of Rani and Rina.”