A person's sudden disappearance always leaves traces. Even if not every street has surveillance cameras, it is still very difficult to erase all signs of a person's life.
Both the Crow Organization and the police believed this as well.
But this matter turned out strangely. Whether in society or anywhere else, all traces of Miyano Akemi and Miyano Shiho's existence had simply vanished.
Of course, this was only natural.
The power of Concealment was extremely thorough. It wiped out every piece of data connected to the Miyano sisters, and combined with the cognitive interference on their appearances, it was a double safeguard that completely erased them from this world.
This was something far beyond human ability. So, both the Crow Organization and the police were only wasting their efforts.
While the Crow Organization was frantically deploying more informants to search for the sisters, Akemi and Shiho were already going about their daily lives as usual.
"Hmm, the air of freedom is truly wonderful."
Walking along the street, Shiho spread her arms wide and took a deep breath of fresh air.
At this moment, all the chains binding her had disappeared. She could finally act on her own will, instead of being confined to a laboratory with no way out.
"Exactly."
Akemi also wore a bright, happy smile.
Neither of them realized that an entire week had already passed since they left the organization. In that time, the sisters had freely gone in and out of their home, and stepped outside without restrictions. Unlike before, when they were constantly monitored, they now truly possessed the freedom they had long desired.
"But next, I have to start my work as a manager. I wonder when Miss Yoko and the others next door will be ready."
With freedom achieved, the next issue was building a proper social identity.
Since she had abandoned the name Miyano Akemi, she needed to wait for a new identity to be arranged. After all, as a believer, she could not simply stay at home and do nothing.
Especially since she planned to continue walking the Path of Sequence.
After realizing that this world was such a pure world, she understood that having power also meant gaining the right to control her own destiny.
Because of this, Akemi now desired even greater strength.
As for side effects, there was nothing to fear. Once she had clearly recognized her savior, her faith would never waver.
For a Secrets Suppliant, the best and simplest way to familiarize herself with her abilities was to remain by the Lord's side, listening, accompanying, and recording. This was the fastest way to master power.
By doing so, Akemi had already felt her spirituality greatly increase over the past week, nearly doubling compared to when she first obtained her abilities.
Besides serving the Lord, it was also important to constantly practice with the powers of a Secrets Suppliant.
"Sis, the real problem is our identity."
Shiho quietly reminded Akemi of the crucial issue.
"We cannot reclaim our old identities right now. If we want a proper job, we need a legal one. This is something only He can handle for us, since we have no connections at all."
She had been nothing more than a canary raised inside the organization, concerned only with research and nothing else. Creating a new, legal identity was far beyond her capabilities.
In truth, Shiho was also worried about this matter.
After all, as a Planter, she needed a quiet and undisturbed place to train and familiarize herself with her powers.
Money was not a big problem.
Although the money she had saved in the bank could not be used openly, her sister still had 1 billion yen from the bank robbery. That was more than enough to buy a cheap piece of land.
But precisely because of this, a legitimate and legal identity was even more necessary.
"Didn't he say that our identities would be arranged today? There's also a party at the Amamiya Residence, so we can meet other people too."
For the past week, the sisters had stayed at the Lord's home. Even when they went out, they only lingered nearby, and had not formally met anyone else yet.
And today was Friday, a good day, when students were dismissed early.
The sisters returned to the Amamiya Residence carrying the things they had bought.
As soon as they opened the door, they heard voices from inside.
"So, where are we planning to go this weekend?"
"How about Izu?"
"Izu in April? Isn't it still too cold?"
"No, apparently because of the warm current this year, Izu has already entered its tourist season early. Lots of people are going there to swim ahead of schedule."
"Of course, another reason is that my family has a private villa and beach in Izu. Going there won't affect our water activities, and we won't be disturbed by others."
A private beach and villa in Izu… a rich young lady.
As she stepped inside, Shiho couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
"Besides, the villa also has a private swimming pool. So even if the weather makes the beach inconvenient, we can still play indoors."
"Agreed!"
The Miyano sisters entered the living room just as a silver-haired girl jumped up excitedly.
"Sakuya, you're just looking for an excuse to use your props, aren't you."
The teasing from a blonde girl with twin tails immediately made the sisters realize that those must be extraordinary items, just like the earrings they wore.
"That's my birthday present. Why shouldn't I use it?"
"Ever since I got this watch, I've suddenly developed a really strong interest in swimming."
"And besides, since April, we haven't had any real fun. We just dealt with the drug dealers on Tsukikage Island, then there was that massive explosion, and then Phantom Thief Kid 1412. Don't you think it's about time we went somewhere to relax?"
Hearing this, Akemi and Shiho immediately connected all the recent events in their minds.
The drug dealers on Tsukikage Island… the huge explosion… could all of these be related?
Thinking about Ren's affairs, the sisters suddenly found it completely natural for him to be involved in all of these incidents.
Especially after recalling how he had saved them just last week, they felt even more that it was only reasonable.
"You're back."
Following Ren's words, everyone in the room turned their eyes toward the Miyano sisters, who stood at the entrance.
(To be continued.)
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