Chapter 296: Epilogue “Kaede!” The door to the conference room swung open with a force, and in rushed Jushiro. Startled by the noise, Kaede jumped, but the moment she laid eyes on Jushiro, she stood up from her chair. “…Ah.” A small voice escaped her lips, but she couldn’t continue. As she gazed at Jushiro … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 313
Chapter 295: Arrival “Well then, shall we go?” I informed Mr. Jinpei, who had fallen silent, that we were heading to the Dragon Corporation Building. After hanging up the call on my smartphone, I turned to Kaede and spoke in Japanese. I briefly considered letting him speak, but thought it would be quicker to meet … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 312
Chapter 294: Kaede-san’s Return “Um, could I have just a little time to think?” Kaede-san hesitantly broached the subject, and her request was entirely reasonable. It wouldn’t be easy to leave this place suddenly without any preparation. “Of course. Take your time. We barged in here without warning, and we’re not in a rush,” I … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 311
Chapter 293: We Will Not Hold Back Our Assistance “W-What… did you just say?” With a stiff expression, Kaede-san slowly looked back at us, as if trying to confirm what she had just heard. Her hands, clasped tightly on the table, appeared to tremble slightly. “It’s Jushiro-san and Mr. Jinpei.” I spoke slowly and clearly … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 310
Chapter 292: Off to the Orphanage “Is this where Kaede-chan is?” We had arrived at the orphanage located in the northeastern part of the Commercial City Comets. I wasn’t sure who operated it, but given its location in the slums, it was clear that the management wasn’t doing well. “Looks like it.” After contacting everyone … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 309
Chapter 291: The Whereabouts of Kaede “…By the way, would it be possible for me to be taken across the sea as well?” After a long moment of contemplation, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Did she just ask to be taken along? What is this person thinking? If she were a kidnapper, she … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 308
Chapter 290: Riflesia As I was led into the room, I found the person I was looking for lounging on the sofa. True to the information I had received, she had a few more wrinkles than in the photograph, and her wine-red hair was beginning to show strands of white. Dark circles under her eyes … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 307
Chapter 289: Infiltration Method into the Mansion First, we needed to investigate the entire mansion. From the outside, the house was surrounded by walls, making it impossible to see inside. The front gate was closed, and through the gaps in the bars, a somewhat overgrown garden was visible. The three-story building appeared to have around … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 306
Chapter 288: The Mansion of Purpose “Um, if I remember correctly, it’s a bar called Milky Way, right?” “Yeah. It’s supposed to be near the North Gate.” Since we entered through the South Gate, we need to head all the way to the opposite side. As we make our way north along the Main Street, … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 305
Chapter 287: Sonic Boom After finishing the meeting with Mesaria-san, I handed her some shampoo, conditioner, and treatment as souvenirs. “What is this…?” “It’s soap that makes your hair shiny when you wash it… and, well, beauty products, I suppose.” At the mention of beauty products, Mesaria-san’s eyes sparkled with interest. “I thought we could … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 304