Chapter 161

Posted by Kuze, ? Views, Released on February 16, 2025

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I explained to the people the situation simply.

“Let’s summarize. If the lady shakes things up by removing all the key personnel and facilities of the clan, we step in to take action afterward, right?”

“Exactly! There’s really no need for us to go out and fight directly.”

If the Violets cause a great undertaking and turn Magnavis into a complete fool, the clan members would watch the situation unfold and respond all at once with a counter-attack.

There are various methods. We could incite public opinion through media pressure or file complaints with the federal or academy city authorities, or even raid them directly.

“Sister, convince the family members!”

If the Adela family lends their strength to this, we can push them even harder.

If an old noble family says, “These guys are bad!” then those who had previously done nothing would jump in to attack. That’s just how the world works!

“We should poke the Inspection Bureau too! Let’s call the Scholarship Officer.”

If the Violets break down the academy in the darkness and sever the backbone of Magnavis, everyone else can just swarm in to deliver a beating.

From their perspective, the risks would be significantly reduced.

If an ordinary clan or a mere hunter had said they would do such a thing, everyone would have opposed it, calling it nonsense.

“But these people have already witnessed our power!”

According to Violet’s speculation, these people not only trusted us but even revered us.

I could tell just by sitting at the top position in the meeting room.

From our perspective, this battle had been extremely tough and challenging. However, all those who had taken refuge in the back only saw the outcome.

An army composed of the Awakened had surged in and slaughtered the elite of the clan, who couldn’t deal with the horde of monsters themselves.

They even managed to regain the forward base we had lost just a few hours ago.

The sight of the next head of the Cascadia family appearing to be friendly was a bonus.

“According to the collective intelligence calculation, it’s 99%!”

“We are the Violets of Trust!”

Chief Harbor mumbled.

“Just when did you guys come up with such a plan…”

“It’s not been long. So, will you help us?”

“Of course, I will. We really have no other choice. We can’t just sit back and take it.”

I turned my gaze to Captain Klein. He seemed hesitant, chuckling awkwardly as he closed his eyes.

“I didn’t see or hear anything.”

“Good job!”

Even if he tried to refuse, he had no option. It wouldn’t end well for him otherwise.

The meeting went smoothly afterward. I managed to get contact information from everyone present in the meeting room.

“I’ll contact you once the great undertaking is ready!”

As I was about to stand up, Chief Harbor asked.

“By the way, what are we going to do about that prisoner? The girl who’s the Vice Student Council President.”

A woman sitting to the right shouted.

“Let’s kill her just like that zealot! She’s not going to open her mouth anyway. Completely useless.”

“Great, let’s hurry and behead her!”

“No way! Let’s burn her!”

I instructed the Violets to get ready for a public execution.

However, suddenly, Captain Klein interrupted the conversation.

“Wait a minute. We can’t kill her!”

“What?”

I wondered if this military officer had suddenly become an opponent of the death penalty.

Without flinching from the sharp gazes of the others, he continued to speak.

“You mentioned that once we execute the plan, everyone would start filing complaints and take action, right? Then we absolutely cannot kill her. That woman. Please hand her over to us. I beg you.”

“Explain yourself.”

The captain took a slow, deep breath before he began explaining.

“If we go out as we are now, our 13th Mobile Combat Team will simply be treated as having been ambushed and annihilated by an unknown enemy. We can’t hold the clan accountable for this.”

“Consider those corpses over there?”

“They’re just ‘corpses.’ If we claim we didn’t know, that’s that. And you can’t hold a corpse accountable. But it’s different if it’s a living person.”

He pointed toward the warehouse.

“That woman could either cooperate with us or not. The important thing is, a living person can be used as both a suspect and a witness. Her identity is clear. The federal army can take action.”

“Well, that sounds plausible, but you’re just a captain.”

After Chief Harbor spoke, the captain urgently continued.

“I’ll try to convince higher-ups as much as possible. I have connections from the military academy. Please, hand her over. I beg you…” He bowed his head, desperately pleading. I took the captain aside.

“No, sir. Is that woman your girlfriend or sister? Why are you so worked up over her?”

The captain, looking around, replied in a sad tone.

“Without solid evidence, the higher-ups won’t even think of taking action, let alone retaliate. Even if an opportunity arises, they’ll stay silent. It’s embarrassing to say this as an officer, but the federal army’s higher-ups despise stirring up trouble.”

Hearing that the federal army was foolish and sluggish from the settings was one thing, but hearing it directly from a soldier had a refreshing impact.

“Most importantly, if we bring her along, the death compensation and pension for my subordinates and comrades will be properly paid. Please!”

Ah, death compensation? What does that even mean?

After hearing his stuttering explanation, it seems that battles occurring inside dungeons are often treated as accidents, so they pay out less money. It’s apparently hard for them to recognize ordinary wounds for compensation.

“What the heck! Does that even make sense? If that’s the case, it’s a bit sad.”

I was left speechless by the sudden emergence of a realistic adult’s sorrow, my irritation mixing in as I snapped back.

“That girl needs to be handled properly, whether dead or alive! Got it?”

“Thank you very much for your trust. The military will definitely take action. I will make it happen! And…”

The captain said to follow him. I followed him to a command armored vehicle.

“What’s this?”

“This really shouldn’t happen, but please accept this little thing. It’s a manual. I saw you pick up rifles and equipment earlier. Here’s my contact information too.”

He handed me a manual for operating tanks and armored vehicles.

“Wow! With this, I could drive a tank!”

Great. It’s really a tiny favor, but it’s not bad at all. I even pretended to overlook the fact he snatched a few things.

During the remaining time, the Violets took care of their team members and waited for the rescue team to arrive.

“Ugh! Uwaaaah! Salvation is coming! Waaaaah!”

On one side of the forward base, a campfire had been lit. The leader of the zealots was tied to a stake and burning.

“If only Lera had met the same fate!”

“But at least she got two legs back.”

While I was watching the execution, representatives of the clan approached me. Wasn’t the meeting over?

“I forgot to mention one thing earlier.”

“What is it?”

“Thank you. For saving all of us. We will definitely reward you.”

I shrugged.

How much time had passed? Something shining beyond the ceiling began to descend in succession.

Warriors clad in armor and cloaks reminiscent of medieval knights, along with heavy combat machines of unknown origin, landed.

“Who are you guys?”

“Hands up! Don’t move!”

As the Violet Squad faced off with the unknown unit, Adela interjected.

“It’s me! Everyone, stop!”

At Adela’s words, both our side and the warriors lowered their weapons. A person among the warriors who looked like a commander approached and saluted.

“Miss, I’m glad you’re safe. And the others?”

“They’re allies! These people saved me.”

Upon hearing the word ‘allies,’ the male warrior with navy hair’s gaze shifted to a friendly one. The fierce atmosphere from the warriors softened just a bit.

Soon, temporary lifts and jet bikes began to descend one after another. They were the lifelines to get us out of here.

“They said we can’t take the vehicles!”

“Ugh!”

Regrettably, our truck and tank couldn’t be taken immediately due to the weight limit of the lifts. Besides, even if we managed to throw the tank out of the dungeon, there was no way to drive it back home.

“I told the people to store them here for now!”

I hid the light tank near the forward base. With the cooperation of the Atlas Clan members, I decided to store the tank for the time being.

Once the engine was turned off, the noise of the light tank gradually faded.

I felt a sense of sadness from the sound. It seemed that our kind war machine regretted not being able to enjoy a feast of blood and violence with us anymore.

“Rugilinn’s Iron Fist! I will return! Wait for me!”

It was a short time, but Rugilinn’s Iron Fist had become our excellent comrade. The Violet crew waved sadly at the tanks, left behind alone in the darkness.

“Make sure to get along with the Second Clone!! I’ll definitely come back for you!”

“We’ll play together later!”

The Violets gradually dissolved into magical energy, disappearing one by one. A small number of Violets rode the lifts up with their teammates.

“Let’s go.”

After crossing through the gate and exiting the dungeon, the rain was falling under a cloudy sky where distinguishing day from night was difficult. Seeing the large troop mass swarming outside the gate took my breath away.

“They’re from the Cascadia unit.”

Irene pointed towards the gathered group at the front of the gate. Clad in armor, the warriors and numerous combat vehicles were waiting. Anti-gravity airships hovered in the sky.

“Violet. Can you explain now?”

The girl who had returned from being the next head of the Cascadia family and was now the Student Council President of Aegis posed the question. I nodded.

“Yes, but it’ll take some time. I’ll send another version of myself! Let’s go somewhere quieter to talk.”

“Another… version of yourself?”

To explain our plan in detail, I also needed to reveal my cloning ability.

A small anti-gravity airship landed smoothly in front of us.

A dashing man rushed over and opened an umbrella.

“Miss Adela! Are you unhurt? More importantly, who is that next to you…”

“This is a friend.”

Violet 10 boarded the helicopter with Adela. Soon, the Cascadia combat unit took all the academy students and professors onboard and flew away, leaving the gate behind.

“Make sure to explain well!”

After sending Violet 10 off, the other Violets cautiously brought up the prisoner. The tightly bound Lera squirmed irregularly.

“Ugh! Ugh!”

“Stay still!!”

When I struck the back of her head with a hammer, she quieted down. Heavily armed vehicles approached from a distance.

“Are you going to get it again?”

“This time will be different. We’re outside the dungeon.”

The captain spoke confidently.

In the sky, numerous heavily armed attack helicopters flew above, circling like eagles.

As the armored vehicle’s door opened, soldiers came out with equipment that looked like a coffin and placed Lera inside.

“This is a special restraint device for Awakened Ones.”

“I see.”

As I watched the heavily armed escort disappear beyond the gate, other soldiers entered the dungeon.

Before boarding the vehicle, Captain Klein and his soldiers paused. They claimed they had unfinished business and needed to stay. It would be troublesome. Their superior, Major Marius, had become a ghoul and was shot in the head by our gun.

“Thank you for your help.”

After Klein and the soldiers saluted, they re-entered the gate. I waved back in response.

Just then, the escort of the Violets also arrived.

“Everyone, get in!”

“We’re finally going home…”

“I’m so, so tired.”

Exhausted team members and Violets climbed into the vehicle one by one. Lastly, the prisoner was helped onboard.

“…Where are we going?”

“Home!”

The Violet escort drove down the road.

The friends were tired and skipped meals, immediately heading to their rooms to sleep.

Those who were feeling worse needed further treatment and had to go to the hospital.

“Recovery is faster; that’s great!”

A day later, the prisoner returned from the hospital looking exhausted.

Once serving the villains, she would now live as a worker for the Violets.

Fortunately, Ennis obediently followed our instructions. After coming back from the brink of death, she kept sniffling around me.

“From now on, this is your home. Understood?”

“Understood. What should I call you?”

“Calling me Master is… a bit odd. Call me Boss or Teacher!”

“Yes, Boss…”

By the way, she sure has a strong smell. She probably hasn’t bathed and rolled around much. If I’m going to put her to work, I’ll need to wash her up and get her new clothes.

“I’m sorry. It’s a bit tight…”

“What’s with all the covering up?”

For now, I gave her my clothes and underwear to wear temporarily, but it seemed to be a little tight. So, I handed her Daphne’s instead.

“Geez! How picky for a slave.”

I grumbled as I directed my worker to follow the next procedure.

“Boss, what’s this?”

“That’s a magical power suppression restraint! You’re an Awakened One, aren’t you? So from now on, wear this. It’s waterproof, so try not to take it off unless you have to. Got it?”

Complexly designed bracelets were strapped onto Ennis’s wrists. It was a device meant for restraining Awakened Ones, which had been worn by Kalia before. Useless for the strong, yet effective against the weak.

“This is amazing. I can’t feel my magical power flowing.”

“Oh, Boss. I managed to find it in a hurry, but I can’t guarantee its performance. By the way, how about a bomb collar?”

“The performance is fine. The bomb collar is… never mind. Just get me a few electronic ankle bracelets!”

There had been some merit in pestering Manager Leslie since yesterday.

“Great. Now I’ll guide you to where you’ll be living. Follow me.”

“Yes, Boss.”

“Wait a moment. Stay still!”

While dragging her into my room, the ponytail in front of me was bothering me. I let her hair down.

“Of course, it was the hairstyle that was the problem!”

“Well, she is technically an older woman anyway.”

With her hair down, her impression didn’t seem bad.

Though not as beautiful as Violet and her friends with their lovely smiles, she was still at least passable.

“Right, ma’am! You’ll be wearing this from now on.”

“A lab coat?”

“Well, you’re a researcher, aren’t you? Just focus on the research from now on. If you need other clothes, let me know! For now, wear this.”

“Yes.”

As I led her to the room, the slave muttered something under her breath.

“I’m not an older woman…”

I scoffed in response to Ennis’s mumble.

“You’re thirty, so that makes you an older woman.”

I chuckled. Only a beautiful girl could escape the clutches of an older woman.

Hearing my words, Ennis seemed to feel a bit indignant and protested in a small voice.

“I’m still in my twenties!”

“You’re twenty-eight, right? So, you’re an older woman! You’ll be thirty soon. A learned person should know how to round off numbers, right?”

“Ugh…”

At our barbs, she was rendered speechless.

While Violet guided the new resident since morning, Yurik was deep in thought as he looked over some documents.

“Sigh… Where on earth did the professor get this data?”

In front of him were intricately composed magic circles and various magical formulas densely written.

Taking a sip of coffee and looking again, not only did he not understand, but his head still throbbed.

“Is it hard?”

The Violet, organizing the books next to him, asked.

“Of course it’s hard. This data is not just a simple product of ether science. It’s a highly sophisticated integration involving magic studies and mysticism. But I’m not majoring in those areas…”

Yurik muttered. It’d be great if someone else was here.

“I see, mister! Take a break! Would you like more coffee?”

“That would be great. I’ll rest a bit!”

Yurik stepped out of his small office.

As he breathed in some fresh air, another Violet appeared in front of him.

He was already used to his peculiar employer. Just as he was carelessly relaxing, a young woman he had never seen before stood beside him.

“Hey, mister! You said you need a person?”

The Violet cheerfully called out to Yurik.

He carefully examined the unfamiliar young woman. She wore something that looked like handcuffs.

“Who is that person?”

“Oh, she’s going to live in the next room as a slave. So say hello!”

The brown-haired girl bowed her head.