The location where Akane Tsunemori encountered Shogo Makishima had been recorded. Ginoza studied the incoming information, planning the route to the confirmed location and calculating the odds of encountering Shogo Makishima. He repeatedly warned and ordered Shogo Makishima not to act rashly, but he knew perfectly well that the current measures had made no progress whatsoever.
"...No. We need to act here too."
Sei Riku rarely showed even a hint of anger.
"...Got it. Then let's go."
Ginoza and Sei Riku could run into Shogo Makishima at any moment. They were currently passing through a materials weaving site. Sei Riku was the first to spot the infrared sensors on the road. This was clearly a prepared trap, and he gestured for Ginoza to be careful.
Ginoza responded and looked to the side, intending to take a detour.
"Okay."
Sei Riku nodded, agreeing with Ginoza's roundabout route.
"Wait!"
Ginoza suddenly realized there was a trap beneath his feet, but it was already too late. His foot had pressed the trigger. With just the slightest—
A touch—Boom—it exploded at once. Under the blast wave, storage sheds full of data collapsed everywhere. Ginoza could not dodge in time and was already injured. His glasses had been shattered in the fall, and Sei Riku panicked instantly.
He was a father.
As they advanced, Sei Riku had constantly kept an eye on Ginoza, though Ginoza's rejection of him had been obvious. The explosion made Sei Riku's head buzz. The most terrifying scene flashed through his mind, and his heartbeat immediately accelerated.
"Shinya!!!! Shinya!!!!"
Sei Riku's heart pounded frantically as he shouted. Half of Ginoza's body was trapped beneath the collapse, leaving him unable to move. His arm had also been injured, blood pouring out continuously, and his elbow was badly hurt.
The sight before him