HSBA Delta Branch: Where Paths Cross Again - CHAPTER 2

[HSBA Delta Training Camp — Hidden Masters of the Committee Office | 7:13 P.M.]

Night had already settled over the HSBA Delta Branch.

Outside—

The trainee dormitories slowly quieted.

Lights dimmed.

Footsteps faded.

Exhausted trainees finally rested before tomorrow’s Day Zero Test.

But deep beneath the HSBA Delta Branch—

Another world remained awake.

A hidden elevator quietly descended beneath the administrative building.

Security layers activated one after another.

Voice recognition.

Retinal scans.

Committee authorization.

Then—

The concealed steel doors opened.

The Masters of the Committee Office.

A massive underground operations chamber illuminated by dim blue lights.

Digital walls.

Surveillance systems.

International communication terminals.

Strategic maps.

Live monitoring feeds.

And inside—

People were already there.

Instructor Yanzhi.

Instructor Flint.

Instructor Justin.

No longer wearing trainee uniforms.

Instead—

Black formal committee attire.

Official emblems.

Elite badges.

And nearby—

Four familiar figures sat quietly around the operations table.

Trainee Ysabelle.

Trainee Laurie.

Trainee Ashley.

Trainee Mirco.

Already changed into formal night-duty attire as well.

All visibly exhausted.

Trainee Laurie’s eyes looked heavy.

Trainee Ashley leaned against the chair slightly.

Trainee Mirco silently rubbed his shoulder.

Trainee Ysabelle remained calm, but even she looked tired.

Yet despite exhaustion—

They still worked.

Because members of the Masters of the Committee, never truly stopped working.

Instructor Flint reviewed encrypted reports calmly.

“…Third surveillance batch complete.”

Instructor Justin adjusted digital monitoring systems.

“…Day Zero Test hidden variables remain stable.”

Instructor Yanzhi glanced toward the four trainees.

“…You four can rest after tonight’s duties.”

Trainee Laurie immediately shook her head.

“…We’re okay…”

Even while barely awake.

Trainee Ysabelle quietly handed Trainee Ashley a warm drink.

“…Drink first.”

Trainee Ashley nodded softly.

“…Thank you…”

Trainee Mirco silently continued organizing tactical files despite fatigue.

Then—

The hidden elevator opened again.

One by one—

The other instructors arrived.

Instructor William.

Instructor Khione.

Instructor Zeirah.

Instructor Hajime.

Instructor Renesmee.

Instructor Hazel.

Instructor Abigail.

Instructor Shade.

Instructor Raphael.

Instructor Sapphire.

Instructor Skyrish.

Instructor Amethyst.

Instructor Bailey.

Instructor Maeve.

Instructor Zhyriel.

Instructor Khezia.

Instructor Francine.

Instructor Dave.

Instructor Zhayne.

Instructor Felice.

Instructor Kaizer.

Instructor Cheshire.

Instructor Khylee.

Instructor Brylle.

Instructor Khyzelle.

Instructor Cyrus.

Instructor Sharmyst.

Instructor Ashryn.

Instructor Autumn.

Instructor Seven.

Instructor Euphy.

Instructor Zephyr.

Instructor Nexcialine.

Instructor Avery.

Instructor Lyana.

Instructor Lawrence.

Instructor Eunice.

Instructor Xavier.

Instructor Sophie.

Instructor Angel.

Instructor Jaspher Miracle.

Instructor Raffy Angel.

Instructor Zhameia.

Instructor Chelaine.

Instructor Kevin.

Instructor Lianne.

Instructor Sharmaine.

Instructor Bryan.

Instructor Brielle.

Instructor Saela.

Instructor Syene.

Instructor Yanzhiel Rhaine .

And finally—

The chosen eight main instructors.

Instructor Faye.

Instructor Mark.

Instructor Landrieu.

Instructor Azhette.

Instructor Syndie.

Instructor Arch Jude.

Instructor Monique.

Instructor Jonathan.

The moment they entered—

Instructor Faye froze slightly.

Because—

The four “trainees” were already inside.

Working.

Trainee Laurie looked up sleepily.

“…Mom…”

Instructor Faye blinked.

Instructor Mark stared quietly.

Instructor Azhette smirked faintly.

“…So they really were already involved…”

Instructor Jonathan looked impressed.

“…Even after full-day training…”

Instructor Monique softened immediately.

“…You all should rest…”

Trainee Ysabelle shook her head politely.

“…Night duties first.”

Instructor Landrieu crossed his arms slowly.

“…Still disciplined even exhausted…”

Instructor Arch Jude nodded quietly.

“…Good.”

Meanwhile—

Far above the HSBA Delta Branch—

The night sky suddenly trembled.

WHUP.

Helicopter blades.

Everyone inside the hidden office paused.

Instructor Raphael immediately smiled.

“…They’re here.”

Instructor Skyrish straightened instantly.

Instructor Bailey’s eyes widened softly.

Instructor Nexcialine visibly lit up.

Instructor William froze.

Instructor Khione covered her mouth slightly.

Instructor Zeirah’s eyes already glistened.

Instructor Hajime exhaled sharply.

Instructor Renesmee smiled emotionally.

Instructor Hazel immediately stood.

Instructor Sapphire closed the monitor calmly.

“…Let’s go welcome them.”

Immediately—

Everyone proceeded back upward.

[HSBA Delta Training Camp — Landing Zone | 8:43 P.M.]

The massive helicopter slowly descended onto the illuminated landing platform.

Wind blasted across the grounds.

Uniforms fluttered violently.

Hair moved wildly under the powerful rotor pressure.

Several officers escorted the arriving passengers.

Then—

The helicopter doors opened.

First—

Instructor Mikee stepped down.

Calm. Elegant. Composed.

Then—

Instructor Britney.

The moment she appeared—

The atmosphere shifted instantly.

Calm. Gentle. Beautiful.

But overwhelmingly commanding.

Even the air itself seemed to quiet around her.

And beside her—

A younger girl stepped down gracefully.

Instructor Deia.

The moment the HSBA Delta Branch instructors saw her—

They froze.

Because—

She looked exactly like Instructor Britney.

Not similar.

Not close.

An almost terrifying carbon copy.

The same eyes.

The same facial structure.

The same calm aura.

The same elegant movements.

Even the same overwhelming presence.

Only younger.

Instructor Faye visibly stared.

Instructor Mark blinked slowly.

Instructor Landrieu narrowed his eyes.

Instructor Azhette froze slightly.

Instructor Syndie whispered softly.

“…She really looks exactly like her…”

Instructor Arch Jude silently observed.

Instructor Monique covered her mouth.

Instructor Jonathan stared quietly.

Meanwhile—

Instructor William suddenly walked forward.

Then—

He hugged Instructor Britney tightly.

And immediately—

His composure broke.

“…Welcome back…”

His voice cracked.

Instructor Khione started crying beside him.

Instructor Zeirah wiped her tears quickly.

Instructor Hajime laughed weakly while emotional.

Instructor Renesmee hugged Instructor Deia immediately.

Instructor Hazel was already crying openly.

“…You’re finally back…”

Instructor Britney smiled softly.

Gentle.

Warm.

“…I’m home.”

That alone—

Almost made several instructors emotional again.

Instructor Skyrish suddenly marched forward dramatically.

“…You disappeared for too long.”

But her eyes were visibly red.

Instructor Bailey laughed tearfully.

“…You literally traumatized us when you left.”

Instructor Raphael crossed his arms while smiling softly.

“…Especially when certain people tore your leave documents.”

Instructor Nexcialine immediately pointed at Instructor Skyrish.

“…That was mostly her.”

Instructor Skyrish defended herself immediately.

“…ONLY ONE COPY.”

“…I ONLY TORE ONE.”

Instructor Bailey laughed harder.

“…Because we all knew Instructor Britney kept backup copies anyway.”

Instructor Raphael nodded.

“…Multiple backup copies.”

Instructor Britney sighed softly while amused.

“…You all were very dramatic.”

Instructor Nexcialine suddenly became emotional again.

“…You still left anyway…”

Instructor Britney’s expression softened.

“…Because my territory needed me.”

Silence.

Everyone understood.

Because all of them—

Would eventually leave too whenever their own assigned territories required them.

Then—

Instructor Britney’s eyes shifted.

Toward—

Instructor Dave.

Who instantly stiffened.

Trying very hard not to panic.

Instructor Raphael immediately noticed.

And started grinning.

Instructor Nexcialine already looked ready to laugh.

Instructor Britney slowly walked toward Instructor Dave.

Calm. Elegant. Terrifying.

Instructor Dave visibly swallowed.

Then—

Instructor Britney spoke softly.

“…Didn’t expect you’re still scared of me, Dave.”

Immediately—

Instructor Raphael burst into laughter.

Instructor Nexcialine nearly doubled over laughing.

Instructor Dave’s face turned red instantly.

“…B-Big Sis…”

Instructor Skyrish laughed loudly.

Even Instructor Bailey covered her smile.

Instructor Britney gently patted Instructor Dave’s shoulder.

“…Welcome to HSBA Delta Training Camp Branch, Instructor Dave.”

Instructor Dave immediately bowed politely.

“…T-Thank you, Big Sis Britney…”

That reaction—

Made Instructor Raphael and Instructor Nexcialine laugh even harder.

Instructor Skyrish almost lost composure.

Even Instructor Sapphire smiled faintly.

Instructor Deia quietly observed Instructor Dave.

Then—

She softly asked her mother.

“…He’s the one Uncle Raphael calls Baby Bro?”

Instructor Britney nodded once.

“…Yes.”

Instructor Dave looked even more embarrassed.

Which made several instructors laugh again.

The atmosphere—

Warm. Alive. Emotional.

Then—

Instructor Mikee approached Instructor Faye and Instructor Mark.

Trainee Laurie immediately ran toward her.

“…Mikee!”

Instructor Mikee smiled warmly and hugged her older twin sister gently.

“…You survived your simulation test.”

Trainee Laurie nodded emotionally.

“…Barely…”

Instructor Faye smiled softly.

“…Welcome back, Mikee.”

Instructor Mark nodded proudly.

“…You’ve changed again.”

Instructor Mikee smiled faintly.

“…Third Branch responsibilities.”

Instructor Faye’s eyes softened with pride.

Because both daughters, were now walking their own paths.

Meanwhile—

The eight main instructors still couldn’t stop staring occasionally at Instructor Deia.

Especially Instructor Faye.

Because the resemblance—

Was unbelievable.

Not only appearance.

But aura.

Presence.

The way she stood quietly beside Instructor Britney.

The way people unconsciously gave space around her.

Even her calm gaze felt identical.

Instructor Azhette whispered softly toward Instructor Landrieu.

“…That’s terrifying.”

Instructor Landrieu nodded slowly.

“…Like watching a younger version of Instructor Britney herself.”

Instructor Syndie quietly added.

“…Even her presence feels heavy…”

Instructor Arch Jude crossed his arms.

“…She’ll become dangerous in the future.”

Instructor Monique looked amazed.

“…She’s still so young…”

Instructor Jonathan quietly analyzed.

“…Yet everyone instinctively notices her…”

Then—

Instructor Deia suddenly looked toward them.

And smiled politely.

Instantly—

Several of them stiffened slightly.

Because even her smile—

Felt exactly like Instructor Britney’s own smile too.

Instructor Faye swallowed softly.

And deep inside—

She suddenly understood something terrifying.

The future generation of HSBA—

Had already arrived.

And standing beside Instructor Britney—

Was another coming storm.

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