"Blame a part of his death on yourself? Take all the responsibility on yourself? Are you kidding? Even if everyone else in the world agrees, I will never agree, because... Even if you can deceive everyone else in the world, you cannot deceive myself, I have already..."

"..."

Next, the girl started to blame herself with a resentful tone.

"But, I can't save him now, that's a fact, so if you can save him, please save her."

"Weren't you just refusing earlier? And you don't even know my intentions. Are you sure you want to do this?"

Even Sanmori Reiko herself felt strange for asking this question. Why did she ask such a question? Isn't this perfect? It can save unnecessary trouble. Why does she have to go the extra mile?

"I know this request is selfish, but whoever you are, I hope you can save him. For this, I will do whatever it takes."

"So, you're saying that if even God can't save him, it doesn't matter if I ask a demon for help?"

"Ah, yes."

The determination and belief filled the girl's eyes.

Well, although I don't quite understand, since the other party has agreed, my goal has been achieved.

So, Sanmori Reiko bypassed the girl and embraced the boy. Originally, she should have left directly, but...

She couldn't help but speak again.

"Just like you said earlier, I work for the government. And you don't know if I can really save him, or why I am saving him... Is it really okay like this? Regretting now is still possible when you don't know anything."

Although she said so, even if the girl regrets now, Sanmori Reiko doesn't intend to hand over the boy.

Sanmori Reiko added one more thing in the end.

"And, I am an A-ranked ability user. Is that okay too?"

Faced with Sanmori Reiko's somewhat deliberate malicious inquiry, the girl showed no signs of backing down.

"It's okay, because... If anything happens to him... I won't let you or myself off, hmph, this kind of statement is quite selfish, even if you are an A-ranked ability user."

"Hmph, this kind of statement is quite selfish indeed. Anyway, I will contact you later."

After saying that, Sanmori Reiko left.

Then, her thoughts returned.

Well, in any case, I finally caught up. I thought it was too late, but I actually made it. Besides, Sanmori Reiko's only purpose was to feed the target an antidote. As for his injuries, in reality...

By the time they arrived at the hospital, most of the injuries had already healed on their own. This kind of abnormal and terrifying regenerative ability...

Thinking about this, Sanmori Reiko's gaze tightened.

At this moment, Yamaguchi Kumo seemed to have thought of something.

"Reiko, I remember you stopped me back then, and now... And why did you save that guy? Although he is my student, it definitely wouldn't be just for that. And, looking at his injuries, it seems like you put in some effort. Why did you...?"

In response to Yamaguchi Kumo's inquiry, Sanmori Reiko transitioned from leaning against the wall to standing upright, and then left with a parting remark.

"It's nothing, just because it's an order from my boss."