It was already completely dark, and the rain began to fall outside the window.

The rain hit the windows of the Special Operations Department with a crisp clatter.

Although more than half of the staff in the Executive Department building have left work, the offices of the Special Operations Department are still brightly lit.

The inferior leaned against the bookshelf near the door,

[Minister, what did Ultramarines say? 】

Seeing that the delphinium raised its head again, the inferior sent a text message to the delphinium.

Delphinium shook her head: "He said...... If I have such a difficulty, he will also come to help me. ”

Hearing this, the inferior frowned.

[How do you ask?] 】

"I told him that it was a very dangerous affair involving the investigation of history, about the Tower of Babel and the dragon...... But you and I will go and help him. ”

[You should ask him directly to withdraw from the investigation]

Delphinium sighed, "Since I've said it to this extent, it even implies that you and I will be in danger as well, and that I have some kind of affection for him. But he still didn't think of quitting the mission...... Then I can't continue to force him to quit. ”

What is compulsion? 】

For the first time, the inferior cast his piercing gaze at the delphinium, his tense lips curvading in anger.

[This is to protect him!] We clearly found that all the people who investigated that case had a mortality rate of nearly 100 percent, didn't we? 】

[You stop him directly in your own name...... It doesn't matter if you cheat him, it's all for his good. He'll understand later.]

"You mean, 'For his good'?"

The delphinium looked up at the inferior.

Her gaze was complicated: "It's not a good word, inferior. You probably don't have that experience...... But this often provokes the other party's rebellious mentality.

"What's more, if I force Ultramarine to terminate the investigation, then it will be tantamount to killing Miss Ice Water with my own hands. How could I do such a thing?

"There was no doubt that what she did was right, and she was innocent – she didn't even want to investigate it. Russell acted to protect others, and I can't compromise his kindness. ”

So you're putting Russell in danger? 】

The inferior replied mercilessly: "I don't care about any ice water. I don't know that person, I don't want to know, I just want to make sure that Ultramarines are absolutely safe. No matter what he's for......]

[Even if he himself wants to step into a dangerous situation, I will drag him out]

“…… Don't you think that your behavior is starting to feel a bit like a rough 'father'? ”

Delphinium finally spoke up.

She looked directly at the inferior: "How you used to hate your father. You hate his restraint on you, you think 'fate' limits your freedom. And now...... After he dies, are you going to start becoming him too? ”

Hearing this, the inferior man's expression froze.

It was then that he suddenly realized what he had just said.

"Inferior, Ultramarine will not hesitate to confront Director Kamalser for your sake. I want you to know that if he had not had the determination to put his own safety elsewhere and to step into danger for the sake of justice and friendship, you would not have the freedom you have now from your fate.

"What he's doing now is even less dangerous than with Director Kamalse. But you're preventing him from doing the same.

"Do you think you have some kind of peculiarity? Are you better suited to receive help from ultramarines than ice water? ”

Delphinch, who had always been soft-spoken, spoke sharply and loudly for the first time.

The inferior straightened up and walked away from the bookshelf.

He paced around the room with some anxiety.

[It is precisely because I accepted his help and inherited a love that I will never be able to repay for the rest of my life, so I hope that he will not be hurt]

Although Ultramarines didn't say anything, neither the inferior nor the delphinium were stupid.

They had all guessed by now that Kamalse's death must have been related to Russell.

And Russell did this to free him from the shackles of his own fate, but he didn't even ask him for credit - he could even be the "master" of the inferior. He is willing to repay this kindness with the rest of his life.

Although it may seem similar to Kamalse's constraints, the essence is very different.

One side is the imposed bondage, and the other side is the voluntary repayment. The latter is precisely the "power of choice" pursued by the inferior.

But it is precisely because of Russell's great kindness that he did not seek anything in return...... This kind of salvation without expecting anything in return makes the inferior fall into confusion.

Like a kite breaking its string and a balloon flying into the sky—a moment of freedom brings destruction.

"He did the right thing."

Delphinium stared at the inferior and did not back down: "Miss Bai Xue is just investigating the truth of the unsolved case, is she wrong?" Miss Bingshui livestreamed the war between the angels and the uncensored, protected Miss Xia, let people know the truth, and even stopped the war, is she wrong?

"She became the chief because of her excellence, is Tian'en Daily wrong? Threatened with her life after doing nothing, she sought the help of a trusted senior - and Ultramarine, putting her own safety at risk, decided to help her with this dilemma. What did Ultramarine do wrong?

"If there's anything wrong, it's also the fault of the unknown forces that assassinated Miss Bai Xue. Russell was right, he was on the right path. So I'm going to help him......"

[But the truth is, we don't even know who's behind the scenes.] But we can save Ultramarine...... Keep him out of danger]

"You can't leave the danger forever, you know. With his character, he will eventually be in deep danger, because he is such a character who cannot turn a blind eye to unrighteousness...... If you stop every one of his adventures, then he's not Ultramarine.

"—you won't be able to go down the same path again."

Delphinium said word by word.

This was the first time she had quarreled with an inferior person since she came to the Special Operations Department.

"You often do this kind of dangerous thing that puts your own safety at risk, and you can't stop others from doing the same thing as you."

[Come on, I don't have any righteous heart]

The inferior smiled self-deprecatingly.

[I'm just looking for death...... I was deliberately looking for something dangerous to do.]

"—lying."

Without hesitation, the delphinch replied, "If you are just looking for danger, you have something to do." But you still chose the path of using your life to help others.

You will be angry at unrighteousness, and that is evidence that you have a righteous heart. All you have to do is support Ultramarines with me. ”

The inferior fell silent.

He looked much haggard.

[However, I can't do it...... I don't have psionic powers anymore]

Delphinium looked straight at him, her gaze finally softening.

“…… Is that your real reason?

"Because you can't protect him anymore. You're worried that something will happen to Russell before you can regain your psionic powers, but you can only watch and do nothing...... Right. ”

The inferior remained silent.

[I still hate heroes......]

…… Because heroes will always say goodbye without saying goodbye.

It's the same as the inferior one, the hero I once saw in the Special Enforcement Department.

That was the first minister he met when he came to the Special Operations Department.

At that time, the inferior was still a crazy and paranoid teenager, and there was no "righteous heart" at all.

The inferior one that the delphinium saw was already in its form after that.

Fortunately or unfortunately, the inferior met an optimistic, cheerful, righteous, and powerful man who fulfilled all the fantasies of "father" in his heart.

That is also the deepest fear hidden in the heart of the inferior.

[Because of the hero...... It's always hard to die. 】

His words were filled with fear and hatred.