The Degree
Ray & Virgo Meetings

It takes a few minutes to reach the top. Ray and Terumi nodded at each other. Without exchanging sentences, the two understood what they would do next.

Although his nose still feels pain, Ray tries not to care.

“Amati situation. Take care of yourself and don't attack.”

Ray gave his warning. In one to a million opportunities it is quite possible for the people above to set up traps.

Terumi nodded with complete certainty. He may feel awkward and nervous but these feelings must be suppressed. Such a thing would only interfere with the move he would make later on.

“I understand ... then ... let's start-!”

Without waiting for Terumi's time to rise quickly, her head slightly peeked at the surrounding situation and found four people standing face down.

Behind them was a girl. Girl with blood red hair and snow white skin. That peerless beauty was tainted by clothes that almost exposed all parts of her body. And, the ground as well as the bruises on his body shattered the image of a beautiful girl.

They're off guard. Think Terumi.

He signed with his hand. The sign is a thumb facing up as a signal to go up.

Terumi jumped out cautiously. He also held two kunai in his hands.

Ray is initially confused whether Kunoichi belongs to the cultural category or not. If Terumi's Degree is able to include it as a form of his ability then he is more dangerous than expected.

This man should not be made an enemy in any way. Will be troublesome later. Ray believes he won't make Terumi angry with him again.

Ray stepped up. Four people stood on the edge of the building staring at the mess Leo might have made.

“You guys are faster than I thought. It seems that these Rookies cannot be underestimated at all. Well, I don't deserve to say that.”

Ray felt stupid for being vigilant from the start. Surely those people will surely know that there was a sent murderer.

Chaos on the outside is a mere bait. The main cast is the one who takes advantage of the chaos to infiltrate the.

“It looks like you guys are quite happy to play around, huh?” Ray said with sarcasm.

What's the right word when they know someone is infiltrating and just keeping quiet without doing anything?

The action is quite annoying when thought about but there is nothing they can do.

“It seems that you guys are just as having fun. Killing my beloved men and coming here after going through the monkey obstacle that I accidentally left.”

That person replied to him in the same tone as Ray. He was definitely not a figure who would be bothered by such lowly provocation.

“Sakura Terumi, and you. Although your Degree is almost unknown, but your strength is definitely not a joke. Even after Retsuji, you are the second person after.”

If he says that Ray is the second person after Arthur to watch out for. That meant that he meant the Eight Dangerous Rookies.

Endruids do not brag about this information. The truth can be guaranteed, but it does not help him get out of this situation.

“Ray Morgan .. I did not expect that in this place there would be someone as cold as you. You better be careful, Sakura Terumi. This person knows no affection so is able to throw anything away without difficulty.”

Ray scrunched his eyebrows. He was quite curious as to what those words meant. It was as if he was trying to convey an implied message. He knows little or much about his past.

“I don't know what you mean. Even if I knew, I would never believe anything that came out of your mouth.” Terumi brandished her weapon. He had already believed that whatever that person would say was a lie.

“Ha ha ha ha, well, you will understand in the future. Suppose something happens. I, the Rebellion guild leader, Virgo is always open to anyone's arrival. Especially talented people like you.”

“Tever!” Terumi refused her offer. “What is the purpose of doing all this? You don't even hesitate to sacrifice your own partner!”

The event where the Endruid, their member was shot dead by his partner still stuck in his mind.

“Mechan? I don't have any partners. All I have is a chess piece. A pawn is a piece that is very easy and does not have any effect when sacrificed. I'm sure you'll agree with me, Morgan.” Virgo turned to look at Ray. From behind his mask, Ray knew the man might be smiling.

If all this is likened to a chessboard and Ray is the one who moves all the pieces. Of course, pawns won't play an important role because they can be replaced.

But ministers, horses, fortresses, queens and others were important drivers in determining victory and defeat.

The pawns will only provide a way while the ones fighting are the ministers.

Ray agreed on several aspects but in this case there are things that he cannot agree with.

“Weigh throwing it away to die in vain. I will gather pawns to form strategies and use them as best I can so that they are no weaker than the fortress.”

The more pawns in your hand, the more obstacles there are to reaching the king.

The more pawns in your hand, the greater the chance of achieving a checkmate against an opponent.

“It's a shame that our vision is different. Even so I'm sure there's a part of you that has the willingness to sacrifice a lot of things. After all you are a human who was not raised to be human.” His speech contained giggling laughter as he delivered the final sentence.

This time not only grimace. Ray furrowed his brows, making him taper in anger.

“Not raised ... being human?” muttered Terumi, looking at Ray curiously.

That guy talks a lot. If he reveals more things no longer necessary then there will be no way of forgiveness.

“I don't know where you heard it from, but you better keep your mouth shut. No matter who you are, I won't hesitate to kill him.”

“No need to say I also know. Anyway, you ... have killed your father.”

Ray takes quick steps with the goal of attacking Virgo. His cold head suddenly disappeared and contained only anger.

Virgo just shut up and don't try to avoid. One of the people with the largest body came to block and hold Ray's knife with his bare hands.

It made Ray surprised and did acrobatic salto backwards.

“You are so terrible, Morgan! You don't seem to like it when someone knows the past you're trying to bury.”

Ray clucked in annoyance. He began to lose his mind because of all the anger in him.

“Where did you find the information?!”

Virgo only giggles while stretching out his hands. Along with that the sound of flapping propellers can be heard clearly.

“Of course, you can ask Secret. Or, come and destroy me with your hand. Unfortunately, I've run out of time. Everyone, we're back.”

The people protecting him started to board the helicopter. While there was one of them using a jet pack to go.

“This is not over yet! You will see how hell decorates this place. In this cursed land. Open World will be destroyed. The great battle will begin on the day of the full moon! Prepare yourselves! TROOPS RETREAT!”

Leaving the matter the helicopter immediately took him away to one place with the Rebellion guild troops who headed for the forest.

I don't know where their location and destination is. No one can catch up after all this exhaustion.

Even Ray has some things that need to be addressed. However, for the first time let's sort out something that is in front of his eyes.