-HEADMASTER'S OFFICE-
Kaito and his team were at the headmaster's office . They saw that the headmaster was doing some work and decided not to disturb him . They quietly stood before the desk .
It took him 2 minutes to complete his work as he closed the file and looked up . He saw that the students of 2nd year Class S were standing before him as he stood up with a smile .
"Good Morning , Kaito"
"Good Morning , Headmaster"
"Tell me , what did you want ?"
"Well , we wanted to report something which occurred during our expedition"
"The reports of every mission is to be submitted to your homeroom teacher , am I correct ?"
"You are . However , this matter needs your concern"
"Is it something you feel ?"
"Yes"
"Okay . I doubt you will cause me any trouble . Now , tell me"
"We found some details about 'the corrupted humans' "
As soon as Kaito said that name , the headmaster's expression changed . He hurriedly sat on his chair with a serious expression .
"Are you certain ?"
"I fought against them"
"Hmm.…What do you think ?"
"About what ?"
"Their strength , of course"
"They are weak . Mostly around S-Rank , I think"
"You find it weak but many will find them troublesome . Well , can't say anything to the person who killed a Demon King . Anyways , continue"
"These corrupted humans were neither from any large organization , neither were they too strong . These were basically somewhat around a mid-grade corrupted human organization"
"Interesting . You even know about their grades ?"
"Sir , I am from the Sakura Family , after all"
"That makes sense . Anyways , did you find any other information ?"
"I did . I guess you don't know but the Shimuzu Family is rather investigating about them in recent times"
"So they got intrigued , huh ?"
"I don't know much about their internal matters but Seina might know something"
"I know a few details , sir" said Seina
"You are from Shimuzu Family , right ?"
"Yes"
"Okay , continue"
"Our family has found a near of 50 of their bases around the Solar City and Stellar City . One of their main headquaters is suspected to be in Lunar City , too"
"You mean , inside the base city ?"
"No , I mean outside but not far away"
"Is it just an suspicion ?"
"At the right moment , yes but investigation is on the way"
"I understand . Listen , I won't discuss any furthur . Keep this matter to your self and prevent from furthur discussion in class . Don't let the other students know . I will try to use some resources too for some assistance but that's the max I can do"
"We appreciate it"
"Okay , I will look into it . Now , leave"
Kaito and his team left . The headmaster kept a hand on his chin as his thoughts started running wild . He is a well reputed person in all the base cities . His strength might not be among the best but he is strong enough as well . He may not look like it but he was once the schoolmates and friends of the current patriarches of the sword families . They were like old acquintances .
"I think I should give him a call"
*****
Kaito dismissed his team and requested them to get rest . They all returned to their own dorms as Seina was still standing . He looked at her once before relieving a sigh and headed towards his room . Seina followed him quietly . She knows that even if Kaito shows himself to be someone who is calm and patient but on the inside he's patience is thin .
He just knows how to control himself and that is some off the best qualities according to her . He never lets anyone know what was going on inside that brain of his . He came to his room as he opened the door . He let himself and Seina come in as they both sat on the bed .
Kaito closed his eyes for some moment as if to collect his thoughts before he opened his eyes and said .
"Seina , can you show me the map once more ?"
"Certainly"
She took out the device from her pocket and turned it on . The holographic map displayed but the number of dots has increased since last time . Seina was a little surprised . She had this device on her for almost 2 months but this was the first time she saw the dots increase . Kaito had a 'I expected that' type of expression .
He pointed towards one of the red dot regions .
"Look here , this place is the closest to Stellar City and this…"
He swiped the map and brought it on the side of the Solar City .
"This place is closest to the Solar City"
Seina saw that the places Kaito pointed were the ones were the most number of dots were placed .
"These dots increase means that the number of corrupted human organizations in these regions has increased"
"Do you think they are planning an attack ?"
"I doubt that . They are mostly hidden inside the Starlit Forest but that doesn't mean , we are safe"
"You mean , they can attack if they think the base is weak in its defense ?"
"Correct . The cities are covered by a large scale barrier which originates from the Demon Observing Tower but there comes a time in a year where the barrier is at its weakest"
"You mean , the time when its core is being changed ?"
"Right . And unfortunately , during this period even a group of fiend level demons can also break the barrier . Its also the time when the security is at the tightest . That day is in one month"
"Now I can understand , what you mean ?"
"I think the family heads might have realised this fact by now . They can decide their plan of action and build strategy but I am gonna move differently"
"What do you mean ?"
"We can try eliminating the bases before the day comes"
"But , will the Academy allow it ?"
"No but we can use the mission as an excuse"
"I doubt Kendo and the others can fight against them"
"They can but they can fight against the A-Rank ones . I need someone strong"
"Can't your sister help ?"
"She can but she too has missions"
"Try contacting her"
"I will but not now . Let's contact her after I decided some plan"
"As you wish"
*****
"This is basically the report"
A person dressed in a black suit stood before the patriarch of the Sakura Family .
"You mean , the corruptes humans will attack in a month ?"
"That's according to our estimations"
"Hmm"
The patriarch was in a serious mood . He received the news about the corrupted humans from the patriarch of the Shimuzu Family and now he is devising a plan with the four sword families . The person before him isn't someone who even the patriarch of the Sakura Family can treat like an outsider .
The man is one of the high-ranking member of 'Silver Moon' . A high-ranking information gathering organization in one of the base cities . This organization has one of the highest grade technologies almost on par with the great families . The Shimuzu Family had contacted them with the intention of investigating these corrupted humans .
'Silver Moon' has many strong members with the leader being an X-Rank Awakener . They aren't an illegal organization as all major families have recognised their presence but it still likes to keep themselves in the dark . They are one of the greatest assets of humanity . They can also be called the brain of current humanity . The information they gather are top-notch and of the highest quality .
They even have information about the Demon Kings and most importantly about the Demon God Shinjun .
"I think I will have to discuss this with the other families"
"I understand"
"Please continue investigating until then"
"Yes"
The man disappeared in thin air . These people are not only strong but also they are assassin types . They can erase their presence completely and use that skill for information collection . They are also efficient in killing techniques . They can kill you even before you or anyone else knows about it .
They are deeply respected and feared by the people . They are always peace keepers and protect humanity but they can be ruthless when killing someone and show no mercy . At least , these people can be trusted .
"I think the matter is going out of hand"
"I don't know but if I go by Kaito . He must have realized something by now"