The Degree
Two Months

Two months since Degree users were released to Jakarta. Some minor chaos ensued such as explosions and gunfights. The police consider that there is a possibility of the existence of****** or weapons smugglers.

This is certainly a great news and makes people so afraid to go out. To overcome this, the governor acted decisively by conducting checks on everyone.

Indeed, it gives inconvenience because they must be searched every time they enter a place or meet the police. But of course all citizens are aware that it is all for their safety.

“Everything is more chaotic. Who are the fools who did that?” ray murmured while looking at the TV news.

Terumi who was peeling an apple for Ray also agreed. There were many groups that moved without thinking long. Although the existence of the Degree is well hidden, but the fight on the surface is a stupid act.

“Isn't this our enemy not just Degree users? Besides to move will be difficult for us.”

They can't act as recklessly as carrying a gun or a gun everywhere. If there was a chance to beat up those bastards then Ray would be happy to do so.

“It's true. The worst possible future security forces will also be an enemy to us. For that reason also I want to build a company.”

In this world absolute strength is not a muscle, but power and money are the strongest. With money it is not difficult to bend the laws of the state though, and with great power, those who have no power will be reluctant and forced to submit.

It is no secret that powerful people will step on those who have nothing. To the rulers, commoners were disposable items that there was not even a problem if eliminated.

Although it takes a long time to build power, Rau believes he has more time. Thanks to Serum D, Degree users will have a long life.

“I think you're kidding, but you really plan on building it?” terumi asked with an incredulous face.

“Yes, when do I joke on something?” said Ray with a face that looked a little confused.

“You may be right, but can do it in a short time?” ask Terumi.

Building a company is not an easy job. It took them several years to establish it until it had enough respected power.

Terumi was certainly not sure if they had that much time to waste. He also wasn't sure if there was a way to shorten the process.

“You don't have to worry about that. I have a way to get it in no time. Surely, it was the last option I could use.”

Ray has no intention of revealing it now considering that the plan can no longer be a guarantee. The reason is simple because the trump card he keeps can either still be useful or not.

Yes, that card is Erina Queen. Ray had his own plans when the woman was still in his control but now it is difficult to do because Erina was convicted of forgetting memories.

Even if Terumi gave her knowledge of Secret and Degree, it was still difficult for her to use her Degree because it required certain conditions to be active.

Erina who is now might not dare to take off her clothes so that the target has gratitude and debt so that her Degree can be useful.

“Omong by the way your recovery is so fast and can be repatriated. It seems Serum D really works well.”

Usually two months is enough time for the wound to dry up, but with Serum D it is twice as fast. Ray can now move freely.

“Yes. Serum D is not almighty. To be honest I was a little bit hopeful that his recovery ability could regenerate my left hand.”

Ray now has to live his life without a left hand, it is a disappointing thing but Ray is grateful. He was grateful to have only lost his left hand from the incident and not his life.

There is no problem with sacrificing some other body parts because the winners are those who manage to survive. Even if he ran away and was labeled a coward, in fact it was the coward who won because he managed to survive until the end.

“... it is indeed unfortunate, but what can make.”

“Yes. Then let's prepare to go, but before that ..”

Ray goes to visit Indri and Ben after he takes care of the administration and brings his belongings.

Terumi and Erina decide to wait outside even though Ray asks her to come along. I don't know why Terumi was so reluctant to meet Indri.

Ray knows the reason a little, maybe because Terumi hates Indri's way of talking full of sarcasm. He always humbles his interlocutors whenever the opportunity arises.

Even so Ray had wondered why Indri did not use that distinctive style of speech to him. Indri only speaks like a normal person when the interlocutors are Ray, Ben and also his colleagues.

Even Indri seems to be picky to say those words to his interlocutors. It was likely that he noticed who his interlocutor was. Indri may not want to offend people who can be really dangerous for him.

When Ray enters Indri's room and Ben is, he is greeted with a shocking sight where Indri is still wearing bandages all over his body, and Ben has wounds on his face and eyes. The man appears to have just been sedated to prevent him from feeling pain.

Even with Serum D's ability, Ben still hasn't fully recovered. He suffered a fatal wound.

Between Ray and Indri, Ben was the one who received the worst damage. Not only on the face, it seems he lost his left leg and fingers on his right hand. In addition, there is a possibility that he also got internal injuries that Ray did not know.

“You look very sad,” said Ray without regard to Indri's feelings.

“Don't you feel like insulting yourself?” indri said while smiling wryly. “Losing an arm is a big loss for you. It is dear to him that Serum D cannot regenerate.”

Indri said it as if he heard Ray's little hope firsthand, even though Ray said nothing about it.

“I don't have any concerns about this hand. Precisely this is a valuable experience and also I can replace it with something.”

Technology has advanced, with the money it has it is not impossible to install a robot arm. Ray doesn't know how to work, but he's had the chance to see it.

“Yes, it's true,” Indri chuckled before becoming serious, she looked at Ray with pent-up marau. “When you find it .. can you put that bastard's head in a conspicuous place?”