novelraw Chapter 155 155: THE ROOM OF THE NINE
Chapter 155 155: THE ROOM OF THE NINE
"Now… lead the way," Raito said.
Chichiro nodded.
"Thanks…" she whispered, her voice trembling, as their hands remained joined.
Raito didn't respond.
He simply followed behind her—silent, calm, like nothing in this building could threaten him.
Chichiro kept walking.
Step…
Step…
Step…
Then she pushed open the doors of the huge office they had entered earlier, and they both stepped out.
The hallway ahead was long.
Cold.
Silent.
Only the sound of their footsteps echoed through the corridor.
Chichiro swallowed.
"This place…" she muttered quietly.
Her eyes shifted around, cautious.
"It's inspired with high-level security systems. We need to stay quiet before we reach the lower floors."
Raito's expression didn't change.
He kept walking behind her like a shadow.
They turned a corner.
Then another.
The air grew colder.
The pressure in the hallway felt heavier.
Chichiro stopped in front of a massive metal door.
She placed her hand on the scanner.
BEEP.
The door unlocked.
She looked back at him.
"We're here already," she said.
Raito's eyes narrowed slightly.
Chichiro hesitated.
Then she slowly opened the door for him.
The moment the door opened—
a bright white light flooded the hallway.
Inside the room was packed with advanced technology.
Screens.
Machines.
Energy containers.
Weapons.
Devices that looked like they weren't even made by humans.
And in the center of the room—
Kira was there.
Tied down.
Restrained like a criminal.
Her body was bruised.
Her face was pale.
Raito's gaze sharpened instantly.
And then—
he noticed them.
Nine figures.
Standing across the room.
Their auras were heavy.
Oppressive.
Dangerous.
The strongest hunters.
All of them were there.
Waiting.
Watching.
Prepared.
Chichiro's voice dropped into a whisper.
"…There are nine hunters here."
"…The strongest ones."
Raito stepped forward slowly.
His aura didn't explode.
He didn't rage.
He didn't shout.
But the moment he entered the room—
the air itself felt like it tightened.
Like the entire building knew something terrifying had just arrived.
"Wow…"
Raito exhaled slowly, his eyes scanning the room.
"Hm."
"This room is full of confidence…"
His gaze shifted again—
and landed on Kira.
Tied down.
Bruised.
Silent.
His expression darkened for a split second.
Then—
six figures stepped forward.
Their footsteps were heavy.
Their auras pressed forward like invisible walls.
One of them stood out immediately.
A tall man.
Broad shoulders.
Cold eyes.
Both hands casually tucked inside his pockets, like he was taking a stroll.
His presence alone made the air feel sharp.
That was—
Hayata.
Beside him were the others.
Shin.
Santo.
Rodin.
Raiden.
Jolly.
Then two more followed behind them, stepping into view.
Kazuki.
And Itsuki.
They all stopped a few steps away from Raito.
Their eyes locked on him.
Hayata tilted his head slightly, voice calm but filled with warning.
"So… you're the one causing all that trouble."
He took another step forward.
"You should've known better."
Raito didn't react.
Not even a blink.
His eyes didn't leave Kira.
Then he spoke—cold and dismissive.
"I don't have time to talk to you people."
The room went silent.
Raito finally looked up.
His gaze swept across them like they were insects.
"Just give me the lady behind you."
He took one step forward.
"And if you refuse…"
His voice dropped.
"I'll take her myself."
His aura flickered—barely.
But the pressure behind it made the room vibrate.
"So move out of the way."
The hunters' eyes widened slightly.
Kazuki stepped forward sharply, anger flashing in his face.
"You… imposter."
His voice rose.
"Did you just ignore us?!"
He pointed directly at Raito.
"We asked you a question!"
Then his eyes sharpened.
"Know your place."
Raito's lips curled into a small smile.
Not friendly.
Not amused.
More like…
he found their confidence pathetic.
"Oh?"
He tilted his head slightly.
"What do I mean?"
His eyes glowed faintly.
"I was trying to be nice."
A pause.
Then his smile widened.
"Especially to weaklings like you."
Silence.
The room's atmosphere snapped.
Like a sword being pulled from its sheath.
Every hunter's aura flared.
And the tension became thick enough to choke.
Shin's eyes narrowed.
His voice dropped, sharp and warning-filled.
"Hey… don't you know how to speak?"
He took a step forward.
"Mind the way you talk in this room."
His aura flared slightly—just enough to make the air feel heavier.
"Because if we wanted to…"
He smiled coldly.
"We could kill you anytime."
Raito didn't respond.
He didn't even blink.
Shin continued, his tone growing more serious.
"I don't care what people say about you out there. I don't care how strong you think you are…"
His eyes hardened.
"But you're standing in the middle of the strongest hunters alive."
He pointed at the floor.
"So be careful. Know yourself."
Santo chuckled and folded his arms.
"Oh, he's giving you good advice. You should listen."
Then—
Hayata stepped forward.
Hands still in his pockets.
His aura was calm…
but it carried a terrifying pressure, like a quiet storm waiting to explode.
"I'm sure you know who I am," Hayata said slowly.
"Do you?"
Raito finally looked at him.
His eyes were bored.
"Maybe."
He shrugged.
"But like I said…"
His gaze shifted back toward Kira.
"I have no plan of talking to you."
The room stiffened.
Raito's voice turned colder.
"And this is the last time I'm going to repeat myself."
A pause.
His eyes sharpened.
"I'm short-tempered."
For a moment…
the entire room went silent.
Then—
Raiden's expression twisted in rage.
"Yeah… right."
His hand moved.
SHING!
His sword slid out of its sheath.
Green energy burst across his body like flame.
Wind exploded outward.
The room shook.
The ground cracked slightly beneath his feet.
"How dare you talk like that in front of us?" Raiden growled.
He raised his blade, pointing it at Raito.
The air screamed.
The wind whipped violently around them.
Chichiro froze.
Kira's eyes widened.
Even the other hunters felt the pressure.
Then—
Raito spoke.
His voice was calm.
Almost… disappointed.
"…Lower that sword."
Raiden's aura flared even harder.
"Shut up."