[Episode 26] #7 Department store terror attack (1)

Apple arrived at the scene in a car driven by approximately 15 minutes after the dispatch order was issued.

Near the arrival location, there was also a bike parked that appeared to have been ridden by Spade.

Since Spade is the only one with a strange taste that insists on that kind of design, you can't go wrong with it.

"Fuck… "Really."

Club got off the 7th Division's vehicle and looked up at the building in front of them with a sigh.

■■Department store.

There were police around the department store preventing onlookers from getting too close, and if you looked further, you saw men with their clothes removed and women covered in cream-like cream.

An ambulance is also ready and waiting in case of an emergency.

… What on earth is going on in there?

Before going in, as a routine for mental unification, I put the gum I brought with me in my mouth, chewed it, and lost in thought for a moment.

The other day, the club visited a famous dessert shop in this shopping mall.

There, he encountered No. 13 and Dorothy and attacked them on the spot.

I ended up missing it, but... .

"Is this a revenge war? "It sucks."

The club muttered with disdain and ridicule, blowing up a balloon with the bubble gum it was chewing.

A sudden emergency dispatch order.

Apparently, this shopping mall was taken over by terrorists from the villain organization [Abyss] in broad daylight.

* * *

[Club, Apple, have you arrived?]

"Yes, Mr. Spade. Me and Mr. Club have arrived.

As I said in advance, there will be no more supplementary personnel within the next hour."

[Okay, I understand. … And just the two of you are enough. Such a villain.]

As expected, Spade, who arrived at the scene first on his dedicated bike, seemed to be unable to wait and rushed to the scene first.

And currently, he is barely able to check what is going on and is hiding in a bathroom on a certain floor.

With Spade's ability, no matter what the opponent was, even if it was a minefield, he would be able to move forward with enthusiasm,

[The hostage was taken.]

[All the people still remaining in this shopping mall are hostages.]

Spade spoke with a sigh, as if he was truly in pain.

crackling crackling

"Please look at this, Mr. Club."

Apple turned the laptop he was typing quickly towards me.

What appeared on the screen were surveillance camera videos installed here and there in the department store.

In the video, bizarre and unpleasant dolls shaped like bisque stones were moving around the floor, subduing people and dragging them somewhere.

"… … This?"

"There is a record. Among the members of the villain organization [Abyss], this is an ability used by a villain with the nickname Staff."

I have heard information from those subordinates, and I have also seen it actually used in the field.

From my personal experience, each and every doll is stronger than an ordinary adult man, but nothing compares to the girls who are heroes.

But the problem is the numbers.

Last time, I couldn't take out a few pieces and it seemed like my magic power was depleted.

From what I can see right now, it looks like there are quite a lot of numbers out there.

Has your strength increased in the meantime? ? Or some trick... ?

anyway.

That seems to be the reason why Spade was unable to move quickly even after charging in first.

If you make any unnecessary moves, you never know what might happen to the hostage.

[I saw a few hostages resisting. I think he might do the same thing.]

"Did you see it? "What is it like?"

[listen carefully. Because they are doing something so terrible that it cannot even be described.]

Customers held hostage.

However, whenever they tried to run away or showed a rebellious attitude, the staff doll immediately punished them mercilessly.

In the case of men, they take off their clothes, remove hair from their entire body with razor-like doll hands, and finish by applying hair removal cream.

In the case of women, the dolls' entire bodies are covered in whipped cream that they each brought with them.

No, what are those villains doing?

"that… I did something terrible... !"

[that's right… It's definitely a terrible villain crime that will leave a lifetime of trauma... I can't forgive you, but that doesn't mean I can't move quickly.]

To make matters worse, it is said that Villain No. 13 was clearly announced.

About an hour… Now, when the remaining time limit of about 40 minutes is over, I will explode a special bomb installed somewhere in this department store.

I'm going to explode a bomb called the TS Bomb, which literally has a sex change function.

When the bomb explodes, all of the hostages currently being held will change into different genders.

Men become women, and women become men!

oh my god!

How could you do such a terrible thing?!

Is it because he's a villain?

People who have lived as men and women until now are changed to the opposite gender... !!

"Nonsense… So, that means Senior Spade, who is rushing in now, is also in danger! First of all, I don't want to rush in! "Senior, please come out too!"

[Do you want to scold me? Rather, what those guys are demanding, even putting bombs in front of them, is you, the club.]

"Fuck! "I really hate it!"

No matter what happened to the club, I had no desire to live as a man anymore.

But from what I hear, it doesn't seem like No. 13 really wants to do anything with the club with this TS bomb.

A loud bomb is just a threat material.

All he wants is to bring the club to a certain place.

"Fuck… "I have to go even if I don't want to."

[You can't become a hero and get out of this situation, right?]

"… … It was a joke. "No matter how much I do, I still have the self-awareness of being a hero."

[Then I'm glad.]

But in any case, that doesn't mean we can hear it straight as requested by No. 13.

No matter how you look at it, isn't it a trap?

It's definitely revenge for being treated harshly last time. Apparently, some kind of trap had been laid at the designated location for the club to come to.

However, if you ignore that request, you end up sacrificing civilians.

… That too cannot happen.

[okay. We can't just listen to [Abyss'] demands right now, but we can't ignore them either.]

[So, you two, let's quickly plan a plan now. What should I do, how can I overcome this situation?]

The club, which was listening to the communication device along with Apple, nodded solemnly at Spade's words, which showed the authority of an A-class hero.

* * *

All the information needed to understand the situation is at hand, and three competent heroes are gathered together.

A strategy to overcome the situation was quickly developed.

The outline of most of the plans was drawn up by Apple... Indeed, Apple's resourcefulness was so great that it was hard to believe that it was a D grade upon seeing it on site.

"Then, let's get started right away."

Wow!

The club standing in front of the main entrance of the department store clapped their hands loudly as if they were praying.

Whoa... !

Okay. Preparation is perfect. To calm my mind, I chewed gum like I always do.

Condition is excellent.

The core of the operation is himself, and if he makes a mistake, everything will fall apart, but rather than being nervous about that fact, the club is even more encouraged.

"[―――――――]"

Take a deep breath and mutter something in your mouth.

What it means is the magic language transmitted from the constellations.

Before performing a mystery, also called a miracle or magic, a mysterious chant, like a prayer, flows like a song from the mouth of the club.

The familiar flow of magic power swells and spreads along with the chanted spell.

A torrent of magical power that ordinary people who do not feel magical energy are unaware of.

However, the next moment, the unique phenomenon that occurred before their eyes was clearly visible to the people gathered around the department store.

"uh… ?』

"What is that?"

Ta-da-ta-da-ta-ta-da

Ta-da-ta-da-ta-da-ta-da-ta-da

Crash

Todok tap tadadak

Ta-dat, ta-da-dat, ta-do, ta-da-da-tat, ta-do, ta-dak, ta-dat, ta-dat, ta-da-dat, ta-dat, ta-dat, ta-da-dat, ta-dat, ta-da-tat, ta-da-tat, tok, to-do-dok, to-do-dok, to-do, ta-do, ta-dat, ta-dat, Tadadat, tadadat, taddat, taddat, taddat, taddat, taddat, tadadatdat, taddat, taddat, taddat--

"cat… Wow?!』

『Cats are coming!!!!』

A group of cats walking calmly across the asphalt and marble floors.

Regardless of their size or direction, they are flocking towards each other, and there are not just one or two or five or six of them.

『Um, how many of those are there?!』

A voice similar to the screams of a bystander is heard.

Even so, the club's concentration did not break. It must not be disturbed.

With such a large number of cats being manipulated, there is a possibility that even the slightest distraction will result in them all being destroyed.

Meow~

Nyaoong~

Nyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah~~

The sounds of cats echoing here and there. Each person's different cries rang out at unexpectedly appropriate timing, making it seem as if they were all singing in unison.

Some of the people watching pointed their smartphone cameras at the mysterious scene, while others stepped back and kept their distance as if they were reluctant.

And in the center of those cats.

Club, who was directing the cats like an orchestra conductor, let out a long sigh and relaxed his shoulders.

Fufuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu… !

"… … Welcome."

Indeed, the consumption of magical power and concentration was so great that beads of sweat formed on the club's forehead.

But it's okay. It's about like this.

Because I am a hero.

The club is a hero, so it's okay. are you okay.

"Go, my cat friends. "It's about punishing the fucking villain."

With the club's command, the cats all rushed into the department store with agile movements.

Some go through the front door, some go through low-lying windows, and some find other passageways.

The group of cats, which seemed like a colorful wave for a moment, quickly rushed in and disappeared.

* * *

[It's an operation called ――.]

"Oh, yes. Confirmed."

And inside the department store where the club just pushed the cats, on the top floor.

Number 13 was checking the department store's surveillance camera with the pad in his hand and looking under the window with a relaxed expression while wearing Bluetooth earphones in his ears.

From this position, you cannot see what is happening on the first floor. Even though it is a surveillance camera, it has blind spots and cannot check everything.

Moreover, in the case of the cats that came in a little while ago, they were moving all at once in a blind spot, skillfully avoiding the gaze of the surveillance camera...

As number 13, there was no way to visually confirm what the club had done.

However, it is thanks to the person on the other side of the earphones that I am talking on the phone that I can at least roughly know what is happening.

"Thank you, Apple. Don't hang up on the call and keep reporting the situation. If there is anything unusual, please let me know."

[Yes, No. 13. Everything is as No. 13 wishes★]