Chapter 16: In the kitchen.
"Cana!"
"Do you know this woman, Ayano?" Oscar asked.
"She worked as a nurse at a hospital where I had taken refuge with some friends."
She approached her, staring at her with hatred.
"Before dying Kikyo had revealed to me the presence of a spy in the hospital ... It's you, isn't it?"
"Yup."
"Do you have any idea how many innocents died because of you?"
"What?"
"European Special Forces killed everyone at the hospital ... Only I was saved because Tasman had sent me to the nearby town to shop."
"It is not possible. They promised me they wouldn't hurt anyone!"
"Well, they lied to you! And now just give me a good reason not to kill you!"
Having said that, she unlined the hidden blade.
Cana reached into her pants pocket and pulled out a photograph of a man with short orange hair and blue eyes.
"They kidnapped my father, and threatened to kill him if I didn't work for them as a spy."
In response, Ayano cut her throat, letting her fall agonizingly to the ground.
"It's not a valid excuse ... Too many innocent lives have been destroyed because of your long tongue!"
Having said that, she stuck the blade into her skull, tearing the brain and causing it to die instantly.
"It wasn't necessary to kill her!" Yukiya exclaimed in shock.
"Yes, instead ... Also because she would have warned the European army of this base. There would have been another bloodbath."
"We could have held her here!"
"An extra mouth to feed? We don't need it!"
"One moment, Ayano ... I remind you that I manage this place!" Oscar warned her sternly.
"And who says otherwise?"
"Forget it…. Misato, Ritsuko, get rid of the body. You four can go, but stay available."
The first to leave the office was Ayano, followed closely by her friends.
"Ayano!" Yukiya called her.
She turned, staring at him seriously.
"What do you want?"
"What the hell is wrong with you?"
"Why? I do not understand!"
"I want to know why you behaved that way!"
"You heard it too, it seems to me. She was guilty of the hospital massacre! She couldn't go unpunished!"
"The Ayano I know would never have killed a defenseless person!"
"Defenseless or not, she betrayed everyone's trust, condemning them to death in addition!"
"Her father was being held hostage, what would you have done?"
"It is stupid to sacrifice dozens of people to save just one."
"Even if that person is your father?"
"I don't intend to continue this discussion."
That said, he turned and went on her way.
But what happened to her? I don't recognize her anymore!
The boy thought, amazed.
"Do you wonder why she slaughtered that girl? Did you forget the massacre at the airport? Hundreds of people killed!" Sophie told him.
"I think it's the fault of the brew ... It has changed its behavior. That's why her mother scolded her when she found out she had drunk it."
"We have to stop her from taking it again, at any cost. Have I been clear?"
"Yes, doctor."
Meanwhile Ayano continued to walk straight down the corridor. She didn't even know where she was headed. She had no desire to return to the dormitory, especially after the magic number she had put in place just before. She had saved Sophie, but had attracted the hostility of many and feared they could play a bad shot at any time.
Yukiya is a idiot ... He doesn't realize that it's foolish to treat enemies with gloves.
She thought, disgusted.
Suddenly she bumped into someone and fell to the floor with her butt.
"Oh sorry! Did you hurt yourself?" A female voice asked.
She looked up, crossing it with that of a girl with long blond hair, brown eyes and a decidedly abundant breast, who wore a striped purple t-shirt, and a pair of cream-colored trousers with white shoes.
"I'm fine." She replied simply.
The blonde gave her hand and helped her to get up.
"My name is Shizuka Marikawa. And you?"
"Ayano Kosaka."
"I saw you in action in the dormitory before. How did you manage to do that trick? "
"It's not a trick, but a power."
"You were very brave to defend your friend."
Stupid whore ...
Ayano thought, annoyed.
"I have no time to waste with a bitch with dyed hair and breasts redone, let me pass!"
Shizuka smiled, then suddenly took Ayano, pushed her against the wall and grabbed her by the throat, starting to choke her.
"You shouldn't have said that ... Both my hair and breasts are 100% natural!"
Taken by surprise, the swordswoman tried to free herself but the hand that held her neck was like steel, she felt suffocated.
"Come on, Ayano! Apologize to her! "Yukiya urged her.
The girl tried to say something but could not, the grip on her throat was too strong.
"So ... So..."
"How do you say? I haven't heard… "Shizuka said.
"SORRY!" Ayano shouted, with all the breath he had in her lungs.
The blonde smiled satisfied, then let go. Yukiya, Sophie and Kate were immediately at her side.
"Did you really have to offend her?" The latter asked.
"I apologized to her, okay? Let's go!"
" Where do we go?"
"I have no idea. I want to visit this place a little."
"As you want…"
The quartet resumed their journey, reaching the elevator.
"What plan are we going on?" Sophie asked.
"I'd say the second." Kate replied.
"Then let's move."
When they reached their destination, Ayano's group got out of the elevator and went to the right, finding themselves in the kitchens, where a great movement was going on.
"What are you doing here? Strangers can't come in!" Said a boy with short red hair and yellow eyes.
"Sorry, we were just taking a look." Ayano explained.
The boy snorted, then asked:
"You're new to here, aren't you?"
"Yup."
"I suspected it. Anyway, I'm Sōma Yukihira, the chef."
"I am Ayano Kosaka, and they are Yukiya, Sophie and Kate."
"Nice to meet you. Have you recently joined?"
"We work with your organization."
"Excellent, always an extra help is convenient."
"When will lunch be ready?"
"Noon on the dot. To eat you will have to go to the canteen, which is to the left of the corridor."
"Thanks for the information, now we have to go."
"You're welcome, see you next time!"