Freedom... //Yakusoku No Neverland

13] Spy - 3

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"The source of information... No. The spy, or rather spies... Was you two, wasn't it, Ray and Y/n?" Norman accused

Suddenly the clock by the door was very loud

Ray's smirk appeared on his face as I sighed

"What are you saying, Norman?" I asked placing one hand on his chest

"... You should understand the situation already. I didn't stop at just two traps "I'll tell Don that the ropes are hidden underneath my bed""For Gilda. I'll say they're above the ceiling of the 2nd floor bathroom" That's what I told you two and Emma. But in reality, I told Don they were in the dining room, and told Gilda that they were in the library. Just now, I went around to recollect all the extra ropes. The only ones that were gone were the ones under my bed. That just means that Don... Was merely framed. Ray and Y/n... You... Are the sources"Norman explained

Ray fell to the bed which made me flinch, then he started laughing uncontrollably, making me a bit uncomfortable

"Man... Just when I thought things were going as planned" Ray groaned after his laugh

"You're quite the softie, so I assumed that I could get away with deceiving you guys for a little longer. But it seems like you've found us out a lot faster than I had anticipated. You're right. We're mom's spies. Since when did you suspect us?" Ray asked

"Ever since the night that Sister Krone came here" Norman answered

"That night... Right away, huh..." I mumbled looking up with a soft sigh

A soft smile formed on Norman's face "Honestly, I was sickened at my own self... For suspecting you two first and foremost... Despite our tight friendship. Still, you two being the informant would be a worst case scenario for us. And from the enemy's standpoint, you being the informants would be a best-case scenario. You two would be able to influence the plans. It'd be perfect if their objective was to control the situation. There's nobody more suitable for this position, am I wrong?" Norman said

""That's why I suspected you", Huh"Ray grin could've been seen even from afar

"I truly hoped I was wrong. It was the worst imaginable situation possible. And while we're at it, Ray and Y/n... You've been a source for mom for a long time, haven't you" Memories piled on my head, all the times I had snitches on them "There's no way mom would trust a sudden secret report or an impromptu spy" Norman kept explaining

"So, since when have you two been mom's spies?" Norman asked

"Since a long time ago" Ray said

"Same with him" I said agreeing with Ray

Norman's eyes widened then his eyebrows furrowed

"You weren't only her spies... BUT ALSO HER UNDERLINGS?!" Norman's anger was heard from his voice

{Observation... Security... The growth rates of the merchandise... Mom was already controlling us livestock to begin with. But was also using Ray AND Y/n as a devuce to lead us in a direction she wanted from within. That's probably what Norman's thinking}

"Exactly. You could see us as the sheepdog of a shepherd" Ray grinned

"You two better be the only spies and sources she has" Norman said looking down at us

"Sure are" Ray said

"You supported Mom despite knowing everything?" Norman asked us

"Yep" We said in unison

"Was everything a lie?" Norman's face went a bit closer to Ray's face "There's no end to the things I want to ask you... But one thing first. How much did you tell mom? You can really destroy the transmitters, right?"

"Why would you ask me? Would you cut us from the plan, depending on my answer?" Ray asked

"I won't. I'd have you around us just like before. "I can control them through Ray and Y/n". If mom thinking that is the reason why we aren't getting shipped away right off the bat. Cutting you off would be too dangerous for us. Aren't you glad? You can cover up your blunder now. Weren't you two so desperate to keep spying on us that you had to shift all the suspicion to Don?" Norman had a smile on his face

"... What do you want?" I asked firmly

"Three things. 1) Stay right beside us to guarantee our safety. 2) Disclose all the information you have to us. 3) Doublecross Mom" Norman explained "Become my spies this time"

"Are you stupid?" Ray said angrily "If that was your goal from the start, then you should've stayed quiet and used me. It was a dumb move to resort to things like blackmail and bargaining when you didn't even need to in the first place. Keeping the source in the dark and cutting them off once it's time to skedaddle... Was the best option you could've taken!"

Norman smiled widely "Oh, I know"

Norman paused for a long time before speaking again "But I've changed my mind. I also want to believe in the both of you, Ray and Y/n... That you'd put friendship before your own goals as an enemy. Anyways, there's been another thing that been bothering me a bit" He looked over to Ray again "You... Were the one who hid little bunny, weren't you? For our sake... You were the one that set this whole prison break in motion, weren't you? It's not hard to manipulate Conny, Even more so for you, since you were in her room. If Emma hadn't discovered little bunny in the dining room where you placed him, you planned Y/n were going to point him out to her anyway, weren't you? "Conny's probably still around". If you hadn't said that, we would've never headed to the gate in the first place. You planned it so that we would find out about the truth ourselves. The truth, the big secret of this house. You two wouldn't have done so if you were 100% loyal to mom... You also did your best to keep us under control. You consistently tweaked our plans for the better in subtle ways. From the inside, but just enough that you wouldn't be going against Mom's orders. At the same you also made sure to keep mom in check... As much as you could with your position as her source. We made sure to do everything you can to prevent us from getting shipped off right away. Heck, you haven't even told her where the real ropes are hidden. Why would you give us a chance if you were truly our enemy? Why would you go agauntd mom's will like this? You really aren't enemies, are you? You haven't actually disclosed any information that would critically disadvantage us. You're also ready to destroy the transmitters in no time. Am I wrong? Ray, Y/n.... Tell me. Why exactly are you working for mom?"

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