There's a Traitor, Call Off the Deal!

At 5:00 p.m. on the second day of the Selection Tournament, Mei Mei, a newcomer using the alias Ito Kazuya who had performed exceptionally well, received an invitation from Kawasaki Nara, one of the New Moon Cult's protectors, and immediately set off for the New Moon Cult Headquarters.

This protector was extremely satisfied with Ito Kazuya's efficiency and talent. As a protector, he could only bring one person with him to headquarters, yet that spot had gone to Ito Kazuya, who had joined the cult only two days ago.

Mei Mei had suspected that his cover might have been blown, but he had worked so hard to infiltrate the New Moon Cult. Even if there was some risk, as an International Police officer, he had to seize this hard-won opportunity.

With experience making things easier the second time around, Mei Mei reached the New Moon Cult Headquarters near Meiji University in just half an hour after receiving Protector Kawasaki Nara's invitation.

Protector Kawasaki Nara was still dressed in his "Ramen General" outfit, looking exceptionally plain and unassuming. Anyone unaware of the truth would never have guessed that this man was one of the New Moon Cult's protectors.

Kawasaki Nara stood outside the entrance to the New Moon Cult Headquarters. Seemingly noticing Mei Mei's arrival, he looked over and said, "I originally expected you to arrive in forty minutes. I didn't expect you to be ten minutes early, Ito-kun. Very good."

What Kawasaki Nara appreciated most about Ito Kazuya was his efficiency. Perhaps Ito Kazuhito's humiliating experiences as a man before joining the cult had forged this efficient way of doing things. He could complete every assigned task in the most outstanding manner.

With Ito Kazuya around, the tasks in Kawasaki Nara's jurisdiction were completed much faster than in other areas.