Chivalry of a Dark Knight [Batman x Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry]

CH2: Nobusuma (prt 2)

It was after Ikki and Nagi entered the washroom when the lights went out. But it was thanks to Nagi's quick thinking that they avoided being taken hostage by the terrorists who barged in and opened fire. Nagi saved them by using his device, a dagger like weapon called 'Darkness Hermit' which had the ability to manipulate shadows as well as traverse through them. Once the coast was clear, they used the shadows to relocate to the security room where they found the guards shot.

That was when Ikki decided to call Director Shinguuji on his phone and lucky for them, she was well aware of the situation since apparently it was already being reported on the news. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police as well as the Special Task Force had already been dispatched and have gathered near the entrance but they are unable to get in due to the amount of Guards sweeping the area.

Because of her close ties to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, in particular her friendship with the Superintendent-General, Kurono was able to gather more information about these culprits.

"Rebellion?" asked an astonished Ikki.

"That's right." she relayed over the phone which was set to speaker-mode so Nagi could hear. "About twenty to thirty units, all equipped with assault rifles. Their objectives are ransom money and the goods and cash in the mall. Long story short, this is their periodic fundraising."

Ikki had heard of Rebellion, their various crimes and their warped ideology. They believed Blazers to be the chosen superior race that was destined to create a utopia where they would rule over Non-Blazers. Their fear tactics and secret financial backings had even allowed them to recruit Non-Blazers into their ranks called 'Adherents'. With a sizable army of mercenaries and an array of resources at their disposal, they're almost considered a world power similar to the LMN and the Union.

"If money is what they want, there's got to be an easier way than this." he muttered.

In her office, Kurono crinkled her brow in disdain as she leaned towards her desk.

"It's not about the money." she said after stubbing her cigarette in the nearby ashtray. "It never is with guys like them. These cowards want to control people by making them afraid."

"Have there been casualties among the shoppers? We found some security guards who were shot dead."

The Director made her reply as her fingers danced over the keyboard in front of her, bringing up more holographic screens in front of her.

"There were a few people banged up when they managed to escape outside so aside from some light injuries, none. The police were able to access the security cameras and they found that the hostages have been gathered at the center court. For now, it doesn't look like they've harmed them."

Ikki could see Nagi breathe a sigh of relief after hearing what Kurono said through his phone. The tall boy had been worried about Shizuku since they escaped and Ikki was glad that his sister had someone to care for her like this. Not that he wasn't worried himself, he was just as concerned about her and Stella's well being.

Shinguuji continued to type and brought up an official digital document on screen which contained the names of Ikki, Stella, Shizuku and Nagi.

"In any case, the Police are currently at a standstill and unable to infiltrate but with the four of you already inside, we might have the advantage. So I'm granting special authorization to the four of you to use of your Devices and abilities off school grounds."

She then "signed" the document by pressing her thumb on the designated area of the document which triggered it to be uploaded and sealed the deal. She then brought up a map of the mall on her screen, there were blinking red dots where the center court, left wing and right wing should be.