Tensyoin Miyuki couldn't answer.

The state of this country, the state of this world, she understood it all too well. She had no room for any objections.

"So, without knowing the identity of the predecessor, we can only try to develop a substitute for the predecessor."

"A substitute? What do you mean..."

Infinite nodded coldly.

"Well, as the predecessor thought, we try to implant a small portion of the predecessor's brain into the brain of an ordinary person, thus molding them into an esper. The idea is that if we can succeed once, then we can create a large number of samples by cloning the successful individuals. But the first phase of the process is always difficult!"

Difficult, is that how we measure the current situation?

In response, Infinite just shrugged helplessly.

"After a long period of research, we have achieved some level of success, but it can't be considered a complete success. After all, the control is not very stable, and there are limitations in terms of time. The results of all the experiments so far have shown that we are still far from practical implementation."

"You mean those reports in the newspapers?"

"Oh, so the predecessor saw them too. Actually, we could have just destroyed them, but then we thought, what if publishing them could be beneficial?"

"Beneficial...?"

"Isn't it obvious? The predecessor found out about this because of those reports, right? To people who are not aware, it's just ordinary news. But to someone like the predecessor who knows the truth, they can see that something is off. This way, we can attract those involved in the experiments, which undoubtedly helps with the experiments. I think it's a good strategy, although we didn't expect the predecessor to show up."

"You...!"

"Well, I didn't expect to actually lure the predecessor out, but it's quite lucky. At first, I thought it was an enemy trying to sabotage us, but who would have thought it was the predecessor? As the founder of the PC project, the predecessor is someone we respect."

"..."

The girl, addressed in such a way, fell silent.

And Infinite's words continued.

"So, after confirming the existence of the predecessor, the previous test subjects became useless, right? They must have been a nuisance to the predecessor as well, since they had almost the same abilities but were far inferior. It's better for these half-baked beings to disappear sooner, as a sign of respect for the predecessor. To show my respect, I have already arranged for their disposal."

"I... again..."

They were disposed of because of me. If it weren't for me, they might have lived a little longer.

A tremendous sense of powerlessness overwhelmed the girl once again.

"Well, I've explained everything, so as your junior, it should be easy for me to achieve this new PC project if we work together. Come on, predecessor, I have told you everything, and I won't deceive you like others. As an exchange, please trust me and join forces with me."

"I have..."

Finally, Tensyoin Miyuki couldn't bear it anymore. The weight of her body forced her to collapse onto the ground.

In response, Infinite could only shake her head with a hint of helplessness.

"Predecessor, this stubbornness won't do. After all, there are still many things waiting for us to do."

Mercilessly approaching the target.

Everything is planned, and now the spirit of the target has basically collapsed, so the ability is also basically lost. If it is now, it should be very easy to induce the target.

Mercilessly calculated in the mind.

Tensyoin Miyuki just sat on the ground, staring downward, but not at the ground. Her gaze was hollow, without focus, and her field of vision was pitch black. Her thoughts were already in a mess.

She had even forgotten to escape.

Unlike the darkness of the night, a darker shadow enveloped the girl's body and mind.