Soul Devourer Chapter 3 Episode 21 — No Leads… Emergency!
When everyone assembled in front of the building used as the base of operations for「Grimm Reaper」, the members of each clan surrounded it from all sides, cutting off any possible escape routes.
Then, only the S-rank hunters and the hunters ranked near the top of their respective clans would charge straight in from the front.
However, as they had already known from various detection skills even before the assault, there was no one inside the building.
Even so, since there was a chance of the unexpected, they split the assault force into several teams and decided to search every corner of the building.
After finishing the search in about one to two hours, we gathered once again in the lobby.
“Then, let’s report in order, starting with Team One. We were unable to find the four executives or the clan master. Likewise, we found no clues related to the activities of「Grimm Reaper」.”
“Same for Team Two.”
“Team Three is the same as well.”
“Team Four, also found nothing.”
“As expected, it seems they had already gone into hiding. Thoroughly prepared. They may have planned to do this in advance, regardless of whether the riot succeeded or failed.”
“If that’s the case, then this is as far as we go. Aside from the four executives, the rest were probably expendable pawns for the riot. With no clues, we can’t continue the search any further.”
“However, if we don’t know the true purpose behind starting the riot, we still can’t feel at ease. They might be plotting something behind the scenes.”
“That possibility is quite high. It’s hard to believe they would use A-rank-level forces as mere expendable pawns. But with so little information available right now, we can’t make a move even if we want to.”
“Since we’re already on the back foot, all we can do is respond after something happens. For that time, we need to grow stronger than we are now.”
“That’s right. Then, we’ll end things here for today.”
I didn’t have any particular objections to what the three of them were saying, so I quietly listened until the end. And just when I was thinking we could finally return to our Hokkaido trip—
“Everyone, it’s an emergency! The Hunter Guild is—!”
The Guildmaster, clutching his phone and clearly shaken, rushed over to us in a flurry. After hearing his rapid-fire explanation, we hurried toward the Hunter Guild.
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From the rooftop of a distant building, an ominous group of five watched the crowd surrounding what had been the base of「Grimm Reaper」.
At the front stood the clan master of「Grimm Reaper」, who was talking with someone on the phone.
“Just as expected, they’ve come to investigate the base. And it’s after dealing with the riot, so they should be at least somewhat exhausted. Now is the perfect chance.”
“Understood. Let me confirm once more; no changes among the S-rank hunters. The primary person of concern is the fifth S-rank hunter, Yuito Matsubara, correct?”
“That’s right. If it’s A-rank, a considerable number of personnel would be required, and even for S-rank, it would take multiple people to handle them.”
“No problem at all. That level of manpower can be procured in any amount. Our country is a hunter superpower, after all.”
After ending the call, the group of five began moving toward the vicinity of the Hunter Guild, the place that would soon become a battlefield.
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E/N:
Are you guys ready for a blood curling battle?! Engarde!
Stay tuned!
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