The Spider's Web Begins to Move
One week after the launch—
Runcandel Vision HQ was already operating at a level that made veteran corporations uneasy.
Inside the chairman's private office, Keith stood before the panoramic glass wall, Paris stretching endlessly below. His expression was calm—but his eyes were cold.
"Red Queen," he said quietly.
A soft chime echoed through the room.
Red Queen:
"Logging in, Master."
A red holographic figure appeared beside him, her expression playful yet precise.
"Access the Runcandel core server," Keith ordered.
"Take over the firewall and optimize the entire system."
Red Queen:
"Understood. Beginning full takeover and reinforcement."
Streams of light raced through the hologram.
"Next," Keith continued, "I want everything on Shiro Suzuki.
Scandals. Crimes. Financial irregularities. Personal history.
No matter how deeply buried."
Red Queen tilted her head.
Red Queen:
"Request accepted. Estimated completion time: 20 minutes."
Keith nodded and took a seat, fingers interlaced.
20 Minutes Later
A sharp chime echoed.
Red Queen:
"Analysis complete."
The hologram expanded, filling the room with layers of data—photos, videos, documents, transaction logs, hidden recordings.
Red Queen's tone was neutral, almost emotionless.
Red Queen:
"Subject: Shiro Suzuki."
• Multiple extramarital affairs over two decades
• Abuse of corporate authority to silence witnesses
• Several women coerced into abortions
• Two cases strongly suggesting forced disappearances
• Extensive money laundering through shell companies
• Bribes to officials and media suppression payments
Keith's expression did not change.
He simply nodded.
"…As expected."
He stood up.
"Release everything," he said calmly.
"Social media first. Anonymous sources only."
Red Queen paused briefly.
Red Queen:
"Additional instructions?"
"Yes," Keith replied coldly.
"If Suzuki Group attempts damage control or investigation—
Redirect suspicion toward the Kurosaki or Amamiya families.
Leave traces that point to them."
Red Queen smiled faintly.
Red Queen:
"Understood. Operation will commence immediately."
One Hour Later – Japan
The internet exploded.
Anonymous accounts across multiple platforms released synchronized leaks:
• Clear images
• Verified transaction records
• Audio recordings
• Hospital data
• Corporate laundering trails
The name Shiro Suzuki trended worldwide.
Media outlets scrambled.
Comment sections burned.
Former mistresses surfaced—some crying, some furious, some terrified.
Suzuki Group's stock plummeted in real time.
Attempts to suppress the news only made it worse.
And just as Red Queen predicted—
Whispers began spreading.
"This feels like corporate warfare…"
"Is Kurosaki involved?"
"Amamiya had motive, didn't they?"
The public didn't know the truth.
But they knew one thing:
Shiro Suzuki was finished.
Runcandel Vision HQ – Chairman's Office
Keith watched the global reaction silently on the holographic display.
"…Good."
Red Queen looked up at him.
Red Queen:
"Master, public pressure indicates divorce proceedings will be unavoidable within weeks."
Keith turned away from the screen.
"Exactly as planned."
Somewhere in Japan—
Tomoko Suzuki would soon be free.
And this—
This was only the beginning.