The Degree
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“There!” said Leo while pointing somewhere, “It seems that there is the center. I saw some people standing on top of the tallest building.”

Ray was amazed at how good the eyes Leo had. He couldn't even see anything there. It seems that the Degree is not just strength and longevity.

Even so only people with certain degrees are able to improve their vision.

“Do we have to directly break through to it?” Terumi seemed to reach into his big pocket and ready to take out the things he was carrying.

“No. If we appear blatantly then they will see it. They are not amateurs who will ignore us.”

If they're going to ignore the people who are going to their place then Ray won't have to worry about facing that kind of fool.

“The problem is that their care is tight. See how many people are around.”

There were dozens of people scattered around the building. It was like a double-edged knife. On one side they showed their position. On the other hand, they make their security more secure.

Ray found no loopholes anywhere, even if they tried to infiltrate it was certain that there would be a big commotion.

“Each side has people. There is no one way that makes us infiltrate without being discovered.”

Even Terumi had the same thought.

While peeking out from behind the rubble of the building they discuss the best way to infiltrate.

“We are outnumbered. Difficult to do infiltration and there is no way to avoid commotion.”

The situation had reached a stalemate where there was no way but to intrude conspicuously.

There is only one option and they know that there must be one person who sacrifices.

“We need people to be bait. Then I'll do it.” Leo smiled awkwardly, his face clearly showing that he was tense and happy at the same time.

“Are you sure? It was more dangerous than infiltrating it.” Terumi worries about Leo because she knows how dangerous it is to be a bait.

With that many people it was impossible to win it. This is not a fantasy story or a hero capable of facing dozens of people alone.

Even with a Degree it would still be impossible to do so.

“Take it easy. I'm just gonna buy some time for you to come in. Surely I am not a fool who will force himself despite knowing outnumbered.”

Even if he said so his opponent was also a user of Degree and firearms. It is difficult to survive with minor injuries.

“In case I'll give you two tear gas. Although I have a few more but I also need them for infiltration.”

Ray handed over two tear gas. He still held three inside the sac hidden under his cloak.

For the record Leo and Terumi have the same thing but both carry a waist bag large enough to store objects.

“Yes. Just get help I'm grateful. Thank ye. Then it's confirmed. I'll be the bait and during that mess you'll infiltrate into.”

Ray nodded as this time was indeed the most doable option.

“Yes. When we enter you can go slowly to reduce suspicion. After all, if their leader is smart I'm sure we'll get caught.”

It did seem futile but at least they could reduce the number of people to deal with.

“If there is a chance I will bring help. The current enemy is Rebellion. Please order arrive on time.”

Ray and Leo nodded and wanted to carry out their respective duties but Terumi immediately stopped him.

“Before that can we do tos? We are friends after all!”

Ray doesn't know what kind of tos Terumi means. He never learned it and no book recorded it.

Terumi takes Ray and Leo's right hand. He piled his hands together and said:

“We will return safely! Oo!” Terumi excitedly raised her hand upwards.

Ray and Leo who were still stacking their hands only saw Terumi in silence. They don't know what to do at all.

The excited Terumi alone started to hue and looked like she wanted to cry.

Leo felt guilty and took the initiative, raised his hand and exclaimed, “O-ow!”

Leo's gaze to Ray seemed to urge him to act similarly. From that he seems to want to convey that he must do the same.

“Oww...” Ray finally did.

They split up after that. Leaving behind Ray and Terumi who covered her face slightly sobbed.

“I hate how stupid and unkempt you guys are.”

Ray scrunched his eyebrows. Being left with this unwearing atmosphere is quite annoying.

In a book he has studied. Women are like cats. Sometimes spoiled, annoying and difficult to understand his attitude. His actions were also random.

The similarities don't get there. Just like cats would love to be petted and pampered, women are also such gentle creatures.

Ray patted Terumi on the head and started ruffling her hair, “Yos-yos, beautiful women should not be sad.”

Terumi raised her face slightly and looked at Ray.

“What's up?” ask Ray.

Terumi blushed then kept her distance from Ray while stammeringly saying, “B-nothing!”

Until the end I won't understand women. Does he hate being treated like an animal? thought.

Ignoring that Ray decides to observe Leo's situation.

Leo carefully walked stealthily and approached a good location for her to make a mess.

“Seeing from his confidence. It was like his Degree was suitable for this.” murmured Ray as he watched closely.

Ray remembers his Degree is a Sleeping Lion. I don't know what it means but hunting, pouncing and moving must be like a lion.

It's just that Ray can't determine if it's a male or a female lion. Some say that females are better at hunting while males only enjoy the hunt of the females.

Their lives are totally reversed with humans. Humans have a system in which men work half dead. And, women spend it while complaining of being tired of shopping for a lot of stuff without using the brain about how hard it is for men to get their money.

“You never seem to see Leo in action. I don't know what about the forests but out in the open like this is his forte.” Terumi who was already fine gave unknown information.

“So so, yes ...”

But I can't believe he has that kind of degree. Exists

two options. He hid it by cheating or it was true like it was his Degree. If you have to choose, the first option sounds convincing. Her thought.

Before he saw the evidence that he wasn't lying, Ray wouldn't be one hundred percent sure.

In addition, regardless of the degree. Ray still can't believe what Leo found. He didn't think Leo would make such a horrible lie.

After all this is over, I hope there is a chance for me to see it in person. Her thought.