The second day of the Professional Heroes' operation was a peaceful day. No victims were found, and [Humanoid Brainless] did not cause any unrest.

But what made people feel helpless was that there was still no progress in the investigation of the incident.

Some anxious emotions were forming an undercurrent that was quietly spreading among the professional heroes.

On the third day, the routine morning meeting.

Miyazaki: "I don't think this method of secretly patrolling is advisable at all. First, it's inefficient. Second, it's a waste of resources to send so many Professional Heroes for this kind of work."

Tenya, who did everything seriously, objected to Miyazaki's words. "Miyazaki -senpai, as a Professional Hero, how can you complain about whether your job is noble or not?"

Dehisa: "But I think it's necessary to make some adjustments to the plan according to the situation.

Since we've already begun to suspect that there's more than one [Humanoid Brainless], it's obviously inappropriate to continue patrolling with the goal of capturing [Humanoid Brainless]. We'll lose the big picture for the small.

I think it's more important to find the root of the problem.

Eightmillion-kun, can you make some equipment in advance to facilitate tracking and positioning? I think it'll definitely be useful. "

Miyazaki: "I don't think this incident is that serious. It's not necessarily the reappearance of Allforone's personality. It's just that the Enemy Alliance allowed the remaining [Brainless] to come out and cause trouble.

Those victims might just have a personality riot or lost control.

That's why you youngsters are still too inexperienced. "

Explode: "Huh?

Are you an idiot?

If the fish that escaped the net is from your side, I'll kill you first! "

"What did you say?!" Miyazaki slammed the table angrily when he saw that Explode wasn't giving him any face. "Boom!

What do you think?! "

"I agree with Hero Doll's point of view."

Although he and Miyazaki were Anderwa Partners, Boom wasn't biased and calmly analyzed. "Our battle line can't be dragged out for too long. The enemy is in the dark while we're in the light." Then, Boom relayed Tōun's point of view to everyone.

It was mainly to explain to everyone that [Humanoid Brainless]'s stiff and sluggish behavior might just be a facade deliberately created by the Enemy Alliance to lead the hero's side to have such a wrong perception, thus manipulating the hero's direction of action.

Eight Million: "That makes sense. Our previous thoughts were too superficial and stopped at the surface.

According to the habits of the Enemy Alliance, the enemy's real goal is more likely to reduce the credibility of professional heroes and disintegrate the hero society that has been stable for many years than pure attack and destruction. "

"Hmph, he's just a newbie, and you guys still have to be so serious about it. What's with the [Enemy Alliance's Deliberate Facade]?

In my opinion, there's no need to continue patrolling. We can just gather those who are behaving abnormally and investigate them one by one. Then, we can catch all of them in one fell swoop. Isn't that very efficient? "Miyazaki still insisted on his opinion.

"No!

This would only cause unrest among the citizens!

— — "

…

The meeting ended unhappily.

Boom, Victory, and the other two gathered together and continued to communicate.

Dehisa had a lot on his mind and said worriedly, "I think the professional heroes aren't in a good state right now. Two days of continuous patrolling is really taxing on their patience. If there's still no progress today, the cooperation between the many firms this time might collapse."

"Hey, Boom!"

Explode leaned against the wall, his entire body emitting smoke due to his anger. "That Miyazaki, isn't he from your firm?

Does your firm have such an idiot? "

Explode was calm in the face of Boom's mockery. "What a surprise. I thought you would support his point of view, Explode.

Isn't it your style to gather people and blow them up together? "

"You bastard!

— — "

"Ma ~ Ma …" Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Dehisa stopped them in time. "Actually, I suspect that there's a mole among the people working together this time. Or maybe it's unconsciously passing information to the Enemy Alliance.

Ka-chan, Bang King, I actually have a plan … "

Today's patrolling still had to continue.

At least, that was the case for Boom, Dehisa, Explode, and Tōun.

While carrying out the patrolling mission with Tōun, Bombardment Scorch's mind was constantly thinking about the plan that Dehisa had privately proposed after the meeting. Therefore, his steps were a little slow and he seemed to be distracted.

However, he was still very handsome. He also had a melancholy temperament that attracted the attention of passersby and caused them to whisper.

"Senior Boom … You've been in this neighborhood for three days."

Tōun looked around and spoke carefully, afraid to disturb the troubled Boom. "Look over there, so many ladies are talking about you.

Because your firm isn't here, and you've been patrolling here for three days, they've already guessed that something might have happened. "

As Tōun's voice entered Boom's mind, the part about Tōun in Dehisa's plan began to become clearer. Boom's heart tightened.

【Memory】

Dehisa: Ka-chan, Bang King, I actually have a plan. Maybe we can directly infiltrate the Enemy Alliance's current stronghold.

But it must be hidden, so I don't want too many people to know.

Dehisa: I've thought about it carefully, and I think Tōun's train of thought is very correct. Our previous actions have been led by the nose.

But now that we've noticed it, we definitely can't continue like this.

Since other professional heroes don't think so, let them continue to follow the original plan and pay attention to those who seem to be acting abnormally.

We'll maintain this on the surface, let the enemy think that we haven't noticed anything.

Dehisa: It has been discovered before that Brainless can be remotely controlled. Some Enemy Alliance members even have their own exclusive Brainless.

The sudden attack that night was timed so well. It must have been ordered to maintain a similar state of dullness as the victims, and then wait for Ka-chan and I to approach before attacking.

Therefore, the real Enemy Alliance member who controls Brainless must be nearby, controlling Brainless while monitoring the actions of our heroes.

This distance must not be too far away!

Dehisa: So, I'm guessing that if a new Brainless appears, there will definitely be people from the Enemy Alliance nearby.

From now on, the targets of our patrol include those who are also observing our actions within a certain distance.

These people should be clearly different from ordinary citizens, especially when we discover some victims or [Humanoid Brainless] — in other words, anti-tracking!

If we can put a tracker on them without them being detected, we might be able to find their stronghold directly!

Dehisa: Only Tōgumon can carry out this plan.

Boom: Wait, why is it Tōgumon?

Dehisa: Because we are too conspicuous. We will definitely be detected. Only Tōgumon, who is still a rookie …

Boom: No, I mean, is Tōgumon also participating?

Dehisa: Of course, Bang King.

Eastyun-kun is very good at concealment and surprise attacks. His observational skills are also very good. He's our junior. I dare say that when it comes to sneak attacks, there's no hero who's better than Eastyun-kun here … Wait, Bomb-kun, don't tell me you don't trust him …

…

Trust?

As Bombardment Scorch walked, he turned his head to look at Tōgumon, who always silently followed beside him. He didn't know where the faint worry in his heart came from.

"Tōgumon …"

"Yes."

Seeing that Bombardment Scorch called him but didn't speak for a long time, Tōgumon waited for a while before calling softly, "Hong-senpai?"

Bombardment Scorch stopped in his tracks.

Tōgumon naturally stopped as well. He stood quietly beside Boom, his gaze resting on Boom. He was docile and harmless.

Boom: "Tōgumon, listen … Next, Dehisa, Explode, and I will maintain the patrol as before. But your job is different.

While we are carrying out the mission, you need to be in the dark and find out who the target is. "

Boom took out a few button-shaped tracking transmitters from his pocket. "This is a tracker.

Once you meet someone you think is from the [Enemy Alliance], you can decide whether to attack them directly or place the tracker on them based on the situation at that time … You will be the one closest to the enemy among us. If there is any danger, we may not be able to help you immediately … Although Green Valley insisted that you can do it, you can still refuse. "

Tōgumon used his actions to show Boom his decision.

He took the tracker without hesitation, like a devout believer, a loyal knight. He didn't question Bombardment Scorch's orders. He was quiet and reliable, as if he was ready to contribute his strength at any time.

Bombardment Scorch looked at his young assistant. His arm was still wrapped in white bandages that he had personally tied. With Boom's good vision, he could even see that the bandages were messily drawn with cartoon heads.

Because of the continuous high-intensity work, there was a faint shadow under his beautiful eyes. It was especially obvious because of his fair skin, but he didn't look decadent. Instead, he looked more mature and reliable.

At the same time, Boom felt that he was a little abnormal recently. He was always inexplicably worried and irritated.

Perhaps he was worried that Tōgumon would mess things up due to his lack of experience, or perhaps he was worried that he would be in danger because of his injuries.

Boom had a bad feeling. It was as if some of his emotions had gone out of control like an avalanche. It was as if when he closed his eyes, Tōgumon would be in a place that he couldn't reach. He would start a bloody battle with the [Enemy Alliance]. The whole scene was dyed scarlet, and Boom's nerves were tingling.

While Boom was still thinking, Tōgumon disappeared. He didn't know where to hide.

Boom: …!!!