Akugyaku no Black Maria Chapter 30

Translator(s): ShimizuA    Editor(s): Kai    Proofreader(s): Merp-Merp

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一 Making A Plan

"Honestly, I don't think that the latch will open even if we continue doing this."

Shizuru murmured when arranging dinner at the table.

With a denim apron atop his suit, he wore a bizarre combination that somehow pleased the eye. His overall appearance was good looking, with slightly droopy eyes as his distinctive feature. Below his right eye there are 3 moles lined up, which Casca once said are 'erotic'.

"I can't believe that a week has passed and we still haven't caught him. It has been a long time since I felt such trouble."

"My beloved, you haven't done anything wrong. In the first place, it's the fault of those two idiots that ruined half the plan."

"Oi, Ludmilla, Elizabeth. Could at least answer when asked?"

"―― Ha. Same here, it really sucks. And also, could you not lump me with that idiot Eliza? It's making me want to kill you."

Lady tried to reassuring Shizuru who started to show a self-depreciated smile. Casca was acting like this was someone else's problem, Ludmilla was still massaging her temples because of hypotension even though it's already time for dinner, and Beth who sneered with her odd eyes half closed.

The 3rd squad members held discussion while having dinner at the hideout. The agenda was the progress of Chopper investigation.

"That reminds me Beth, what's wrong with Eliza?"
"She's holed up inside. That child is running away ’cause she doesn't want to get yelled at, makes me sick."

She smirked at Shizuru's question and poked at her chest with her finger.

The one who could choose to do the personality change was Eliza. So, if she holes up inside, Beth can't do anything.

She sometimes behaves like this ever since they barely escaped from the guards few days ago. Perhaps she was thinking that she would be scolded because of that.

"I'm not really mad about that…… well, she will come out eventually, so give her time."

"Wha――St, stop it. Don't touch me, do you have a death wish?"

"Of course I don't…… sorry, I didn't meant to make you upset."

It seems that Beth wanted to say something but it turned into a murmur. Shizuru tilted his head in a questioning posture, but Beth just turned away and didn't clarify.

When he turned his back, he noticed a sweet aroma coming from Beth.  It was mint, the same perfume that was used by Casca.

" …… Really, it's the worst."

She muttered so quietly, that even Ludmilla beside her couldn't hear it, and clicked her tongue. Beth cut her meat pie, and bit the lumpy meat.

"So let's discuss how to proceed with the plan."

Shizuru tried to suggest that while scooping his corn potage. Certainly, they had to change their approach since they still haven't come across any clues.

But.

" …… So, how exactly?"

"That's really foolish, Casca. What if they thought that the random attacker was us? You know that security is stricter now."   

"Oiya Ludmilla, 'ya wanna pick a fight with me huh?"

"Ya're dead to me! I will really beat ya all. Kneel right now to me with money in your hand!"

Casca spoke so loudly that her blood was boiling. She was angry at no one and was just throwing a tantrum as two people hung their heads and continued rhythmically eating as an apologetic gesture. Just like that they were forgiven, she was really a simple woman.

"Really, I'm the Captain ya know…… Yosh, if it like this, beating the town's people is the best right? Let's torment them one by one!"
"You're more dangerous than Chopper!!"

They just ignored Casca's idea. Shizuru tried to ask the others again, but they had really ran out of ideas.

"Maybe requesting help from the other squad is a good idea. But since there are less requests at the Eastern district, I don't want to add more strain to Black Maria's management. Also, adding more personnel when the security is reinforced is already a big risk itself."

"In short, it is useless right?"

"I'm sorry dear…… I couldn't do anything"

The bell of the fight rang when Casca fired another remark. While sparks were flying between the person and the beast, Shizuru cleared the table and spread a huge paper. Their fights were everyday occurrence, so no one batted an eye.

"Isn't that…… the Eastern district map? What's up with that Shizuru-kun?"

" …… If you draw it out like this, they are really scattered huh," murmured Ludmilla

There was no connection between the places or the order. Sometimes it took place at the same place for 3 consecutive days, sometimes he moves from end to end of the district. There's also nothing common with the victims, it was truly an indiscriminate massacre.

With this, predicting the next place would be impossible. Ludmilla could only give up, while Beth smacked her lips.

They were considering accepting Casca's proposal seriously. Being in a stalemate, a weird thought began appearing in the air.

" …… Well it can't be helped."

Shizuru whispered suddenly. Ludmilla looking at Shizuru as if he really gonna do the hunt… of course he wasn't.

"I will try to set a trap. I don't know if it will work, so don't have too much hope in it."

Chapter end