"Hmph, you finally remember who I am. Yaroa said with a smile.

"Ability to manipulate other people's memories and cognitions...... The demon nicknamed 'White Face', a member of the 'Serpent's Apostle!' Gallug Wiseman!" Joshua drew his twin swords and assumed a defensive stance.

"Didn't you just say, 'Long time no see'? Executor No.XIII, 'Tooth of Darkness' Joshua Asterray. ”

"It's you...... You are behind the scenes...... If I'm not mistaken, that Second Lieutenant Lawrence is ......"

"That's right. Wiseman nodded and said, "I didn't erase his memory, so he quickly became aware of your true identity." ”

“...... Are you here to deal with me?" Joshua looked fierce, and his heart was desperately prepared.

"Don't be so nervous. Wiseman said with a relaxed face, "The first phase of the plan was successfully completed, and I happened to be a little empty, so I came to catch up with you." ”

"Phase 1...... Do you mean that the underground ruins......"

"The 'door' that blocked the road to the 'ring'...... The first stage of the plan is to turn it on. Wiseman smirked, "It's impossible to close it again." ”

"Sure enough, it didn't end so easily...... What the hell is the Ring of Radiance?" Joshua snapped, "Society...... No, what the hell are you trying to do?!"

"If you want to know, consider returning to association. Wiseman smiled and said, "If it's you, you should soon be able to get back used to the executor's work." ”

"......" Joshua didn't speak, just stared at him coldly.

"Don't put on such a scary face. Wiseman shrugged his shoulders and said, "I know you have two important family members right now...... A father you respect, and a girl who deserves your full protection...... Even if your sister comes back, you can't bear to leave those two people, right?"

“...... What the hell are you trying to say?"

"Actually, it's nothing. As a thank you for helping us accomplish our plan, I now give you a chance to break away from the association. Wiseman smiled and said, "In the past five years, it's really hard for you." ”

“...... Hey...... Joshua's expression was more of disbelief than bewilderment.

"What, this reaction is really boring. Wiseman shook his head and said, "I thought you'd be happy to hear that...... Is there something mentally flawed?"

"I ...... Assistance with the program...... Ha ha...... Say what...... What are you talking about......" At this point, Joshua's expression was like a puppet that had been broken.

"Ah, I'm sorry. There's something I forgot to tell you. Wiseman said playfully, "Your real mission is not to assassinate, but to espionage." ”

"What......"

"A child who has been abandoned by association, who is sympathetic to others, thrives on the warmth of family...... However, instead of being grateful, the child regularly conveyed various messages to the association's liaison...... Including Cassius's intelligence and the movements of the guerrilla association. ”

"How is that possible?!"

"Of course, you yourself have no memory of these things. Wiseman laughed and said, "Because I hinted at you." ”

"......" fear, remorse, guilt...... Endless negativity invaded Joshua's mind and nearly broke him.

"S-class guerrilla, Cassius Bright. Wiseman said to himself, "Without a doubt, this man is the biggest obstacle to this plan." If he had been in Liber, the colonel's coup would probably have been seen out in advance. Thanks to your information, I was able to analyze his personality and ways of acting, and then succeeded in luring him abroad. ”

“...... Scamming ...... ...... "Joshua fell to his knees weakly.

"So, let me once again express my sincere gratitude to you. ”

"Liar...... You're a liar...... It's not true!"

"Oh~ Why are you so sad?" Looking at the boy curled up in a ball, as if he was going to close himself in another world, Wiseman didn't intend to let him go: "You can pretend that nothing happened and continue to live happily with your family." As long as you don't say it, they'll never know about these things. ”

"......" Joshua trembled even harder.

"But, if you think about it, it's a cruel thing to do. Father and Daughter Bright are too perfect, isn't the light emitted from them too dazzling for a monster like you?"

"Ah......h

"Essentially, you're completely different from a normal person...... Possessing a mindset that can keep his sanity at all times and think of reasonable means to accomplish tasks, as well as a physical ...... that has been strengthened to the limit," Wiseman said proudly, "The strongest humanoid weapon I've ever created, and that's you: the Dark Fangs." ”

"......" Under Wiseman's blow, the boy no longer even had the strength to speak.

"Of course, you can also rely on Istelle...... Rely on that sun-like girl. Wiseman pushed his glasses and said, "But are you really sure you'll be able to spend your life with her?"

Joshua didn't even dare to think about the answer to the question of "......."

"So, if you feel uncomfortable, you can always come back. Speaking of this, Wiseman grimaced with reverence: "The Soul Society, led by the Great Alliance, our Body-Eater Serpent ......"

After the figure of the viper left, the boy was still kneeling on the ground.

"Is this punishment...... Sister...... Levy...... Mr. Reilly...... I am...... I'm .................."

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"Huh...... It's been so long...... What did Joshua think just now......" Thinking of this, Estelle's little face began to heat up again.

"Oh, it's not Estil. ”

"Hey, Professor Yaroa, I didn't expect to meet you in a place like this. ”

"Haha, this is fate. By the way, I saw Joshua just now. I am glad to hear that you have become regular guerrillas. ”

"Hey, it's alright...... Huh?"

"What's wrong?"

"Teach you...... It doesn't look the same as usual...... I always think you're very happy today. ”

“...... Haha, you've seen through it. Actually, it's not a big deal, I just made some progress in my research, so I got a little carried away. ”

"Hey~ Isn't that great...... Ah, I'm sorry, the ice cream is about to melt, I need to go back quickly!" Estelle smiled and said, "Goodbye, Professor!"

After finding Joshua, Estelle gasped and said, "I'm sorry, I'm late! ”

"Really, it's hard work. Joshua took the ice cream and said, "Then you're welcome." ”

"Hmm...... By the way, what happened just now ......"

"Ah, I'm sorry just now. What I said was a terrible confession. ”

"Hey...... Well...... It's not that bad......" Estelle was a little disappointed when she heard Joshua's words.

"Still, if you think about it, you don't have to give me an answer so quickly. Now that we have become guerrillas, we can also develop ourselves and do some things we want to do. It would be a good idea to think about the future now. ”

"Indeed, indeed......" Estelle nodded, and her mind exploded.

(If I marry Joshua, I will have children...... Oops! What am I thinking!)

"Speaking of which, it's already evening, so let's go back to the city after we've had ice cream. Joshua smiled and said, "Father and everyone else are waiting." ”

“...... Joshua!"

"What's wrong? Do you want to talk about the future?"

"No, it's not, let's get back to the city!"

In the end, the girl still didn't recognize the changes in the teenager.