Deep in the basement of Tokyo, in the Dark Assembly Hall, the three executives of the Ark Dominion, including the evil leader, gathered together.

「In light of Rintaro’s achievements to date, we are proposing the establishment of the heinous legion. Anyone who has any objections may bring them up.」

Dragius III, an old man wearing a dark-colored cloak, sent a sharp, blade-like gaze at the three executives as he said this.

In this secret society Ark Dominion, the corps commander means the highest executive. In the end, it means that he will be ranked on the same level as the three executives who have already held the position of commander of the corps.

However, Rintaro had only been with the organization for a month, and this was indeed an exceptionally speedy rise to the top. Dragius’ proposal was made with a certain degree of preparedness for the opposition of the three executives.

Unable to ascertain the president’s true intentions, or perhaps because of their own agendas in mind, a heavy silence enveloped the proceedings. Surprisingly, this man was the first to open his mouth in such a heavy atmosphere.

「The hawk does not play in the treetops, the whale does not swim in the pond, and the tiger does not hunt the mouse. The rain that falls on a great vessel is like a potion that rots in a cupboard. Flames will burn, water will flow, and plants will sprout, as is the order of providence, and my black blessing is also in accordance with this order.」

「Zazoma-sama said, “We, the Strange Insects Army, welcome the establishment of the heinous legion.」

The first to express his approval was a thin man with a papillon mask that hid his true face but gave off an unmistakable colorful scent. With limbs as thin as branches and clad in a gaudy costume, he was Zazoma, the leader of the Insect-type Mysterious beings, the Strange Insects General.

He is the most enigmatic mysterious being of all, and even his fellow Ark Dominion members cannot read what is in his heart. It was a bit of a rarity that this man would be the first to announce his position.

「Hey, Zazoma, what the hell are you up to this time?」

The man who responded to Zazoma’s strange behavior was a large, muscular man who looked like a combination of a bear and a lion. The leader of the beast-type mysterious beings, General Bearion, who once led the Kanto area’s largest martial arts mysterious being organization, the “Hundred Beasts Alliance”.

Many in the Hundred Beasts Legion, the Ark Dominion’s most powerful fighting force, also admire Rintaro. However, unlike Beareon and Zazoma, who once led large organizations, Rintaro is a wandering mysterious being who appeared out of nowhere.

Despite his track record and leadership potential, Bearion believed that they should be more cautious in drawing conclusions.

「It is the act of a fool to dye the black with darkness, and it is also the act of a fool to let a wise man fall into the dust of the earth. Wisdom is to be considered a blessing, and madness is to be considered a curse, as is the blue of the mountains and the red of the blood. My wings must seek for the strong light.」

「Zazoma-sama said, “This is a reasonable judgment. Also, bears should go back to the forest and dance.”」

「What did you say, bastard!」

Bearion snapped at him, but quickly lowered his fist with a bitter look on his face.

In fact, in the incident with the antidote, the Strange Insect General Zazoma “owed” Rintaro a great favor. It was only logical that he would agree to the establishment of the legion, since it would be a “debt to the heinous legion” instead of to Rintaro personally.

At the same time, for Beast General Bearion, it was also a “debt” to Rintaro.

Based on the calculations, considering that he has good enough ability, there were no reason to oppose it as Zazoma said.

「I think it’s still premature. How about you, Tagaraak?」

All eyes were on the last of the three executives.

She is a blonde-haired, blue-eyed young girl who is as tall as a child and wears a long white robe. She is the head of Japan’s largest corporate group, “Tagaden,” and is known as “Machinery general Tagaraak”, the leader of the mechanical mysterious beings.

「You think I would say no?　Well, if it’s possible, I would have brought Rintaro into my machinery army and made him the strongest mecha warrior in the world……. Though, I could at least give him a seat at the table for his achievement in leading that loathsome Aka Justice to his knees.」

After speaking quickly and skillfully, Tagaraak began to fiddle with the machine in her hand. It was the “Death Green Transformation Gear” that was broken during the Haneda decisive battle.

Without it, Rintaro would not be able to transform into the heinous mysterious Death Green. In other words, it is the lifeline of the human Kuriyama Rintaro as a mysterious being.

Tagaraak was one of the few mysterious beings who held Rintaro’s “secret. Rintaro’s rise to power meant an increase in Tagaraak’s influence as well.

However, Bearion still had a difficult look on his face towards the calculating Zazoma and Tagaraak.

The Hundred Beasts Legion did not have a bad relationship with Rintaro. In fact, the relationship is extremely good, as Rintaro’s right-hand man, Samechi, is from the Hyakujugundan.

But that is why Bearion did not make his decision lightly.

「Then, the last one, Bearion, let me hear your opinion.」

「……Tch, I get it, Ojiki. But if anything goes wrong, the Hundred Beast Army will take care of his ass. That’s the deal!」

The man named Rintaro is not the type of person who moves people behind the scenes like Zazoma and Tagaraak, but the type who stands on the front lines himself. Bearion himself was the latter, and he knew better than anyone the dangers of putting his body on the front lines. His reluctance to do so was out of concern for Rintaro’s safety.

「Hmm… But Bearion, isn’t that just increasing the burden on the Hundred Beasts Legion?」

「I don’t mind. But if you can’t accept my conditions, We are not having this discussion.」

No one wants to endanger the person who saved his life or the girl he loves like a daughter. It was the utmost concession from the King of the Hundred Beasts.

Dragius stared into Bereon’s eyes with his piercing gaze. And when he realized that there was no malice or scheme in his eyes, he let out a deep breath.

「Then, it is decided. The selection of the members of the group shall be left to someone from the corps-commander level, with General Bearion as the guardian. Is there anyone who is not in agreement?」

「「「No objection！」」, said Zazoma-sama.」

「Then let’s make it official, I declare the establishment of the heinous legion! Kukuku…… Hahahaha…… Haaahahaha!!」

Dragius’ evil three-stage laugh echoed through the darkened hall. The executives followed suit, the corners of their mouths turned up and their eyes lit up with a mysterious gleam.

Do not forget, their nature is not good. The establishment of the heinous legion was passed under the four parties’ agendas.

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