But the next moment was interrupted by shouts coming from outside.

"It seems like someone has intruded, quickly gather the team and find him."

"Ah, found him, someone's lying on the ground, the intruder should be inside."

Soon, the footsteps of many people could be heard.

"Tsk—"

Realizing that the opportunity had passed, the masked black-clad comrade did not hesitate much, but decisively chose to retreat.

Even if they continued to stalemate, it wouldn't lead to any result, the correct judgment.

Ryuto thought so, but the next moment.

Wait, it seems like he's running this way, and it makes sense too, there's only one door here, where else could he run to?

Oh no, I'll be discovered.

One second later, the masked black-clad comrade passed by the doorway and quickly left.

The next moment.

"Sigh..."

Ryuto peeked out from behind the cover and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Fortunately, he was clever, had already thought of this situation earlier, and found this hiding spot early. Did he have the potential to be a kidnapper?

"But if the people outside see this situation, it will be quite troublesome, darling."

"You're right, they may think I did it, or that I'm an accomplice with that person, as both things happened at the same time. Perhaps they've already started to doubt my identity. Actually, once they find out, the game is up, let's retreat quickly."

After making up his mind, Ryuto and the others prepared to retreat while the people outside pursued the intruder.

"Game is up? What does that mean anyway?"

Suddenly, an inquiring voice came from behind.

Oh my...

Why is there someone behind me, what's going on? Could this person have been hiding here from the beginning? Before getting caught, I at least need to see the true face of the opponent clearly.

So Ryuto turned around abruptly, but...

"Eh?"

The next moment, he exclaimed in surprise, followed by a rush of questions.

"Why are you here?"

Ryuto asked the girl with elaborate clothing, spiraled golden hair tied into two bundles who he had almost rescued from being blown up earlier.

"Just curious about what Mr. Ryuto is up to, so I followed."

The other party answered very naturally.

"..."

I'm not about to commit a crime, why track me like this? And your tracking skills are too good, I didn't even notice.

As Ryuto was muttering to himself.

"Found him, he's right here."

The voice came from behind again, followed by several people blocking the way out.

Oh no, I've been discovered.

And why is it always from behind? Do they like to ambush from behind so much? Although ambushes save the world, there's no need to do it like this.

"It's him, he's the one who impersonated the investigator just now."

Several people blocked the way out, and one of them pointed at Ryuto and said.

...Am I exposed after all? You guys are really sharp.

Although I'd love to retort like that, what should I do now? I have no fighting skills, it's out of my hands. Although I'll probably be extorted later, for now, I have to rely on Miyuki.

So, Ryuto gestured towards Miyuki with his eyes.

The next moment, someone stood up.

But it wasn't Miyuki. In contrast, the group of guards widened their eyes in astonishment and muttered with an incredulous voice,

"Miss Anna."