Class 1-C: Enigma

Enigma HQ

"Saturn Six added extra soundproofing to her helmet," Endo informed Kazumi, earning a genuine smile and a "Nice."

Dai rolled her eyes but didn't have a good comeback, nor did she want to delay the exploration of the facility any longer.

"Well, this is sublevel 1, our main bulk of operations will be spearheaded from here. Nothing much to see besides what's in the open. Sublevel 2 is the workshop. We've got some tinkering stations up here, but 2 is where most of our tech is for anyone looking to do repairs or upgrades." Endo continued on, pulling up a map on the massive monitor in front of him.

-1: Control Room

-2: Workshop

-3: Dormitories

-4: Common Area

-5: Kitchen & Dining Room

-6: Training Facilities

-7: Medbay

-8: Sports Floor

-9: Pool Floor

-10: Bunker

-11: Utilities (Power Generation and Ventilation)

-12: Transport

"Bunker? And Transportation?" Okami was confused by the designations. "Isn't this whole place a bunker?"

"Yes, but it is important to have a backup plan. The bunker floor is reinforced with the same alloys as our costumes. Almost impossible to break, and even if it is broken through, we can escape using a tunnel system that will send us to Saturn Six headquarters. The same tunnel system will also be used when we're deployed on missions, as Saturn Six plans on loaning us transports whenever we need them. VTOLs, helicopters, cars, trucks, etc. Much easier than trying to sneak through campus in our costumes."

"If you want help moving stuff in here, Saturn Six is allowing us to use the tunnel system to ferry in our personal items," Shizuku said. "Me and Endo already moved into our rooms."

"Sounds like you guys had a relaxing night," Adrian muttered.

"By the time I was finished with my medical visit, the team was on their way home. It was a long drive for you all, so we had plenty of time to arrange for our things to be moved."

"Will we be able to count on you two from here on out though?" Okami asked.

Endo nodded. "I have been stabilized. The doctors predict there will be no issues for some time."

"So what's wrong with you?" Mai-Mai asked somewhat brusquely.

"My Quirk alters my DNA, allowing me to take on the attributes of a few other creatures. But because of the severity of my Quirk, my DNA isn't exactly stable. In simple terms, my biology is tearing itself apart."

"You're... dying?"

Endo scoffed. "We're all dying. But no, I'm not some terminal patient. I merely have to take some medication to keep my conditions under control." When the room fell silent, he asked, "Any questions?" When no one said anything, he stood from his chair, making for the elevator, "Then I trust you to explore as you wish. It has been a long day for most. Each of your rooms has your name on it. Goodbye."

*******

"How in the hell did you fail the entrance exam?" Danji asked Will the next morning whilst the team was grabbing breakfast. "You cooked that Nomu something fierce!"

"I didn't fail," Will responded, a little hurt. "I'm an exchange student who got in on recommendation, remember?"

"Ohhh..." Danji's brow scrunched up. "Then why'd you get put in Class C? Surely you're a bigger powerhouse than that Pony girl."