But rashly moving against that troublemaking little girl would not only leave the Funeral Parlor's group of seven in an awkward position, it might also make every student at Tennozu High fear for their own safety.
In short, Lara and the others had no intention of overstepping their authority, so they planned to toss this hot potato to the commander.
"Illegal detention violates human rights!"
"And don't think I don't know that damage to a Void Weapon can cause its holder to crystallize and die!"
"Sakurami Atsushi, that pathetic coward who only knows how to hide in women's arms and cry, clearly wants to use us as his shields!"
"If you let me go, I can pretend none of this ever happened..."
"And you can earn the Gofuin family's friendship..."
As Kevin removed Arisa Gofuin's blindfold, her half-threatening, half-seductive words trembled with barely concealed fear.
"Did you start?"
Ignoring the young lady's attempt to negotiate, Kevin turned and frowned at Kyoko Yamaya behind him.
"Not yet..."
Kyoko Yamaya spread her hands slightly, indicating her innocence.
"Then what are you waiting for? I'm busy. You have fifteen minutes. I want every detail of this matter out of her mouth..."
Kevin rubbed his forehead, his expression cold and hard. He was no saint; when it was time to act, he would never waste words.
"Oh, and don't leave any visible injuries. Don't kill her either. Her brain may not work very well, but she's still useful..."
Then, as the commander headed toward the door, he seemed to recall something and paused to issue the warning in a low voice.
Kyoko Yamaya rolled her wrists and chuckled, the interested gleam in her eyes making Arisa Gofuin's scalp tingle.
"It's rare for you to give me a toy. I'll treasure her properly and won't