Gathering the Rebels: Black's Hypnosis Report (2)
In the end, they spent the entire day investigating the public bathhouse, but unfortunately, they found nothing they were looking for.
Hmm. So the rumors were just rumors after all.
Chasing rumors and checking places like this isn't going to mean anything if it doesn't pan out.
Hmm... I'm tired.
During the investigation, she ended up bathing normally and using the facilities, which left her exhausted in every way.
In the public bathhouse, women become playthings for the men, fully utilizing their female bodies to wash away the men's filth with utmost dedication.
Standing around blankly under the pretense of investigating only arouses suspicion, so she just did what she was supposed to do... but anyway, she was utterly drained.
Still, getting to use the bathhouse's top-tier facilities without restraint left her skin soft and refreshed, which felt nice.
The massage area was really good too.
And they let you use everything for free, unlimited... She was a bit worn out, but overall, it felt like a gain.
There were no real results today, but she couldn't wrap up the investigation in just a day or two. She might need to repeat it several more times, at least.
Might as well keep using the bathhouse facilities steadily. Not for personal gain, of course. ...Just, she wouldn't refuse the perks offered... probably.
Still, tomorrow I'll check out some different spots. I used up that bathhouse today anyway. I can come back in a few days.
Next up, maybe wait in that back alley where she met the thug before. If not, the underground mall where rumors circulate sounds good. There were rumors about a bus using an Illegal Hypnosis Program too.
As Black walked the streets, pondering tomorrow's investigation spots, she suddenly arrived at her destination.
The place she headed to wasn't the dormitory where Ten Manager was waiting—it was a certain café.
A place she'd visited once before.
Today, she had an appointment, so Black entered the café without hesitation.
The first time she'd come to this café, the flashy, trendy interior had overwhelmed her a bit, but being the second visit, she didn't feel as tense this time.
The café was divided into private rooms, so Black cautiously peeked into each one. Spotting her target, she entered the room right away.
"Blue, have you been waiting long?"
"Mm. No. You came right on time, Black."
The woman waiting in the room was Blue Sapphire.
As before, she was dressed in ordinary civilian clothes, just like Black today.
They ordered simple coffee and cake, and Blue Sapphire got straight to the point.
Last time, she'd been hesitant about accepting Black's help and felt the need to observe her condition a bit more, so they'd parted without committing to cooperation.
But things had changed in the meantime, she said.
"First off, Cookie and Liliza are definitely separated. I confirmed it myself."
"...Really?"
"The honest truth, no lies. I even took photos. Want to see?"
"No... it's okay."
Despite the refusal, Blue Sapphire showed her the photos anyway.
In the pictures, Cookie was crawling naked on the floor, and in another, the mature Liliza was nestled in the factory manager's rough embrace, wearing a bitch-in-heat expression.
Those two really had...
"Anyway, with those two ending up like this, I can't drag my feet anymore. The longer it takes, the slimmer the chances of saving them... and the higher the risk we end up the same way if we're found out."
No more delays.
To wrap things up as quickly as possible, Blue Sapphire had come today to enlist Black's help.
Blue Sapphire glanced around once more, confirmed it was clear, then leaned in close to Black and whispered her question.
"Black. Do you know anything about the Training Facility?"
After her meeting with Blue Sapphire, Black returned to the dormitory with weary steps.
What to say— the bathhouse investigation had worn her out in various ways, and now Blue Sapphire's new proposal piled on top, leaving her even more drained.
That said, Cookie and Liliza had really ended up like that... She'd vaguely suspected it until now, but seeing the photos made it vivid—shocking, really.
How to put it.
She still couldn't calm down.
Honestly, she hadn't been able to focus on the conversation with Blue Sapphire afterward, so they'd agreed to talk again later.
Those two... Cookie and Liliza...
......
Blue Sapphire's photos. The images of Cookie and Liliza in them.
No matter how she looked, they weren't faked. No reason to fabricate them...
So, was the reason she felt so down because their capture was now confirmed?
No, that didn't feel quite right either...
"Oh, Magical Girl. You're back?"
"Ah... Manager. I've completed my mission and returned."
She ran into Ten Manager at the dormitory entrance.
In front of him, Black pulled down her pants, showing off the panties she'd worn today.
This was the rule for greetings in this dormitory.
...She'd never questioned it before, but now Black knew full well how perverse and degrading this rule was.
But since she had to pretend to be under hypnosis, she obediently showed her panties.
"Mm. Pretty panties today too. The black lace contrasting your pure white thighs— I love it."
"...Thank you."
"I want those panties. Take them off right here?"
Ten Manager made the casual demand. Black froze for a moment, but without resisting, she took off her panties and handed them over right there.
Ten Manager fiddled with the received panties, buried his nose in them to sniff, enjoying them right in front of her.
Black felt humiliated as her worn underwear was toyed with in her face, but she desperately hid it.
"Great. There's something special about your panties, Black. My collection grows again— makes me happy."
"......"
"I'll hold onto these for a while and return them later. You have enough panties, right?"
"...No problem."
"Good. Oh, and tonight I have some business. Skip the usual report. No need to come to my room tonight."
Report? What did that mean?
She couldn't quite grasp it, but instead of pondering, Black's mouth automatically replied, "Yes, understood."
Black felt puzzled, but her consciousness forcibly cut off any deep thought about it.
"Alright. Have a good night~."
Ten Manager said that, gave her ass a final smack, and headed down the hall.
Black stood blankly for a moment, then pulled up her pants—sans panties—and returned to her room.
She felt exhausted in every way... She just wanted to get back to her room and rest.
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The next day arrived, and Black stood before the Training Facility, now feeling utterly sick of the place.
As soon as she reached the agreed spot, Blue Sapphire landed right beside her, dropping from the sky.
On a street with a few other villains milling about—not many, but enough—this was either bold or impressively stealthy and skilled.
"You've made up your mind, huh, Black."
Blue Sapphire asked, tipping back her blue hat.
—I'm planning to investigate this Training Facility.
—There's 'that person' here... someone who might help us.
—With Cookie and Liliza out of reach... we absolutely need new allies.
—Black, if you're okay with it, will you join me?
That was Blue Sapphire's proposal.
Infiltrate the Training Facility together and meet 'a certain magical girl' imprisoned inside.
Then, with that person's help, rescue the others who are captured...
Black paused in silence for a moment, then replied.
"I was going to investigate here anyway for my Hypnosis Factory mission. I'm looking into the Illegal Hypnosis Program."
To be honest, Black still didn't fully trust Blue Sapphire.
She had received help before, sure... but full trust would take a bit more time.
So, killing two birds with one stone.
She was pretending to be an obedient, hypnotized slave bitch in this city anyway... and investigating places like this was necessary for that.
She didn't fully believe Blue Sapphire, but she'd do her original investigation and, as a bonus, look for the 'person' she'd mentioned.
"That'll do."
Blue Sapphire nodded in agreement with Black's explanation.
And the two headed into the Training Facility together.