745 What exactly is Ecstasy? (1/2)

The next morning.

The skies were overcast, just as if it was about to rain.

Seiji walked out of his apartment and walked to a black luxury car parked nearby. He opened the car door and got on the car.

After saying good morning, he began telling Yui about his conversation with Kamitani from yesterday.

Yui closed her eyes and listened quietly. After he finished talking, she still remained quiet.

Seiji knew that she was thinking, so he didn't say anything more, and quietly waited.

”Since you've already promised him, then do as he says.” After some consideration, Yui spoke up.

”Can Itsuki Kamitani be trusted?” Seiji asked doubtingly.

”Not at all. It's just that right now, he has no need to lie to you.”

”A person like him probably would lie just because he thinks it's fun.”

”Indeed, but this time, he's not lying.”

”…Is it because if he lies one time, it'll be more difficult to be believed in the future?”

”You could say that.”

”Is it really alright to let him do as he pleases?”

”Right now, I don't have the time to worry about him.”

”Is it that you don't have the time, or that you're intentionally leaving him alone?” Seiji looked directly at Yui.

Yui opened her eyes and glanced at him.

Seiji felt like he understood something from her glance.

But, he still had questions, even more than before.

He swiftly thought over what question he could ask now. And thus, he chose to ask...

”What exactly is the Ecstasy mystical drug?”

This was a mysterious drug that had been spread on a large scale to ordinary people. It could cause those who took the drug to mutate into monsters! Although this drug was also affected by the Realm of Cherry Blossoms, it was also evident that this drug was incredibly dangerous. Why was it being allowed to spread further and further?

Was the Messengers organization so powerful that this illicit mystical drug couldn't be stopped?

Even if it was impossible to stop, a dangerous drug like this should be suppressed as much as possible. But, Seiji couldn't see that it was being suppressed at all… What secret was hidden behind this drug?

Something flashed in Yui's eyes.

”Are you certain that you want to know?”

Right after she said this, Seiji's system suddenly gave him some conversation options...

[A: I'm not that certain. I'm just curious.]

[B: I'm certain.]

[C: If you can't say it, then I don't need to know.]

The best choice seemed like A.

Indicating that he was merely curious, but that he didn't want to get involved too deeply, seemed most appropriate for his current status and position.

But, sometimes, rather than obeying one's role, it was also critical to take the first step of one's own volition.

Yui took a deep look at his face.

”In exchange for telling you this information, I need you to do something for me in the future. Are you willing?”

Do something for her?

Seiji didn't know what she wanted, but he was certain it wouldn't be for something as simple as cosplaying.

”What would you like me to do?” Seiji inquired.

”Some dirty work. It's rather risky, but with high rewards as well… But as long as you don't get your companions involved, they'll be safe.”

”…What if I get them involved?”

”Then they'll be under the same amount of risk. However, all the benefits will go to you, unless you choose to share with them.”

Both siblings remained silent for a moment.

”When you refer to dirty work, do you mean killing someone?” Seiji asked calmly.

Yui didn't respond.

It seemed likely to Seiji that she wanted him to kill someone for her. Even if that wasn't the case, it would be work of a similar nature.

This was the true darkness in the world.

Seiji was quite clear that not everything in the world was bright and wonderful.