Outer World Story: Basilisk of Ice Sculpture

nds the maneuvering ground is equipped with a mechanism that prevents both divine and physical intervention.”

“As a side note, the wire netting also ensures that no one inside can sustain more than critical wounds during the training.”

“Part of the wire netting has turned to ice, not frozen, right? What do you think would have happened if she had really exerted her power?”

“You know the answer to that question, don’t you?”

“Well, I suppose I do.”

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Both of them silently exchange glances at each other, and from the way they meet one another’s gaze, it is clear that the scene they are envisioning in their minds is the one that coincides perfectly on both sides.

The spectacle that the two of them are envisioning is that if Akira was to exercise her freezing ability—no, to convert things into ice, all of the devices protecting the maneuvering ground would be reduced to ice and disintegrate.

At the same time, what comes to their mind is the sight of what would ensue if the earlier ice-forming ability had struck a human being directly.

What would happen in that case is only based on their imagination, but neither of them believes that the scene would be very different from what they had pictured.

The power that Akira demonstrated was simply that potent.

“How can I put it, I feel as if Susanoo-sama had handed us the short end of the stick for both you and me.”

“But if properly controlled, she can be a major help to us and the Security Organization, and the fact that the God who empowers her is always nearby indicates that if there is an emergency, we can request that God to stop it.
In short, it depends on the relationship.
I wouldn’t say to fear, but excessive trepidation will lead to nowhere.”

“Well, that is certainly true.”

Yuzuru gestures that he comprehends his superior’s words while his shoulders tense up.

“However, we will make sure to maintain information control.
Not everyone inside the Security Organization is aware of this, but from time to time there are people outside who are not conversant with the common knowledge of the world.”

“Seriously, you say lines like it’s a good thing that no one else is listening… But yeah, I agree.
It is better for her and for us to keep her involved in the ‘Maze’ as much as possible and limit the number of people who learn about her details.
But then again, too much control over her life is also a problem.”

“And if so?”

“The aim is to create a gap that appears near enough that if she attempts to act, the fear of the distance will prevent her from engaging.
If we can prevent the majority of the planned events, it will be easier for her to adapt her lifestyle; nevertheless, she will have to deal with the unforeseen events on her own.”

“That’s like being an idol.”

“Maybe.
Then let’s start working on it.”

“Right.”

The Security Organization Intelligence Unit—the members behind the scenes of the Security Organization—Otachi and his team then begin their operation.

However, whether or not their work would be conveyed to Akira and the other front-line personnel remains a question.

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A/N:

From the perspective of a normal human being, she is currently treated as a monster.

Though some strong people are attracted to her because of her power.