31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 426)
As the events of Star's End were being unearthed one by one, the beings in the dark who had heard the news were also talking loudly..
Of course, it wasn't a friendly atmosphere at all..
The kings of the night sitting around a round table talked about major issues in nervous voices..
“Star's End's work ended in failure..”
“Was the power of fortune so great??”
“I don't know.”
“The information is not wrong?”
Everyone returned shocked looks at the last question..
“You just said that... Are you doubting his true intentions??”
“Oh no… What I mean is, even if it were him, he couldn't check all the information..”
“…Even if that were the case, the mistake was on our part. So watch your mouth.”
“…okay. It was something that could not be helped. But, why is it that we don't know how strong the power of fortune is??”
“Because they were all killed by the investigators..”
“what? what does that mean now?”
“This is my first time hearing this too. Wasn't he defeated by Jae-eok??”
“They couldn't even get there. They were all eliminated by the investigators..”
“This is crazy... Are you sure?”
“It is certainly. One guy survived and hid among the survivors to see how things were going..”
“So, what is the conclusion??”
“We underestimated their power... I guess you could say it's about that much..”
The kings of the night never dreamed that a mere dog from the Investigation Bureau could stop a business related to misfortune..
The minions sent this time were monsters capable of defeating hundreds of ordinary soldiers on their own..
That's because it regenerates even if you stab it, and it survives even if you cut it..
“I never thought the Investigation Bureau would have that much power.….”
“What kind of power do those poor guys have...? These guys were always in a hurry to clean up after themselves..”
“It seems it was different this time. As if dispatching personnel in advance wasn't enough, we also brought in quite a strong person..”
“It's always been the case that one or two people get mixed up in the venue. Why did they suddenly nail the strong man now??”
“So, those one or two people are suspicious. The people they eliminated from our side were quite fit. There was also a guy who wouldn't die even if his head was cut off. Those guys were all swept away..”
“…….”
“It looks like the tail that was attached to the Shanxi family was discovered and died. hmm… It's just bad news..”
Suddenly... Suddenly…
A large man who had been drinking a lot of wine slammed his glass down violently..
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
A cup made of oak shattered..
“Things are getting really messy. What is this?”
“Well, in the end, it's not that big of a loss for us..”
“what?”
“The power of fortune was his order anyway, so I tried to get my money's worth. It's a bit unfortunate that the nobles in Star's End weren't exterminated. the problem is… Even if we don't lose anything, they gain something..”
The bespectacled man sitting across from him spread his fingers..
“First, the Investigation Bureau may have recovered the power of fortune left in the legend. And through this incident, the surviving nobles began to unite..”
“Shit… Even if all the toothless scarecrows come together, nothing will change, but it still seems like an excuse..”
“Starting work was something that could not be resisted. We need to face the consequences and come up with a solution. The good news is that the federation's nobles are arrogant guys who haven't seen much progress in their long history..”
The table was round and equal..
Everyone expressed the same opinion and responded together..
However, there were some who had kept their mouths shut until now. Someone asked his opinion.
“Goeben, what do you think? Is there any way to break down their solidarity or keep them in check??”
“Hmm….”
“Goeben?”
“More than anything else, I… I thought they might have caught our tail..”
“…what?”
“There's a problem with the distribution network. The Investigation Bureau suddenly began to intensively dig into the flow of the home. Thanks to this, we had to burn down a few intact warehouses..”
“…I heard that... That might have something to do with this incident.?”
“Yeah, they might have targeted Home..”
“Shit… That's the worst.”
Home's flow was, for them, the goose that laid the golden eggs that would bring them infinite wealth. In addition, if you combine all the hidden secrets, it is something that should never be lost..
“So, I thought I'd ask you a question..”
“Do you have any thoughts??”
“Just show your strength and that's enough. It's simple. They are overconfident in their power. The momentum must have picked up just then. That's why we come together. If they miserably crush the power they have prepared, everyone will get scared and scatter. You guys knew it in the first place. How clever the nobles are..”
“Giggling… They are the ones who will run away straight away. Okay, I like this. The specific method is?”
“This time, we are intentionally revealing the location of one warehouse. A large-scale raid will probably take place within a few days. Originally… The plan was to lure them in and then detonate the bomb, but things in Star's End are unsettling. It might be difficult to inflict fatal wounds with a bomb. I plan to set a trap there and wait..”
“who goes?”
“Ben Hugh and the kids he has.”
“He’s a guy with a heavy butt… Good. If it were him, he would kill them all and come back smiling..”
Everyone nodded..
How strong Ben Hugh and his minions were, elicited a reaction of little faith in them..
“understood. Let's just go that way..”
“Oh, and the crow emblem..”
“Tecon! I completely forgot there was a guy like that..”
Tekon was a person who was killed by Kang Seol along with his subordinates. If he hadn't messed with the snowfall, he would probably be here trying to figure out a solution together..
“There are approximately 167 crows-related organizations identified to date..”
“There are a lot of them..”
“Half of them are pseudo-groups. These guys are practicing black magic..”
“These guys are crazy. Could it be that I got bitten by those guys??”
“No, I don’t think so… I think it's one of the remaining half... It seems difficult to find.”
“These are the guys who wiped out Tecon's power in one fell swoop? Is it possible to specify?”
“As you know, Tecon's power wasn't that strong... If more than 20 organizations mobilize their all, this is possible. And there was one interesting rumor related to this matter.….”
“funny rumor?”
“That the dragon of the East has fallen.”
“Hongcheon. I heard that they also planned something and went astray. Khan is hiding information, right? Have you heard anything??”
“Yes, it is said that among the group that helped the Dukes to stop it, there were guys who used the crow symbol..”
“so? It doesn't seem to have anything to do with it?”
“…It's just that there were rumors like that..”
“what… It was a meaningless story..”
* * *
A few days later, Shanxi Mariju visited Jiang Xue's lodgings..
“For now, we plan to operate under the name of the Silver Lion Association..”
“…silver lion?”
“One of the sacred animals of the Northern Commonwealth is the silver lion. A noble creature walking in a snowy field.”
Kangseol let out a soulless response with eyes that didn't seem the slightest bit interested..
“ah….”
“What is that expression now? Very unpleasant... Rather, why is Somi acting like that??”
Han So-mi was also present. For some reason, Gail sent her here at the appointed time..
However, she is holding a huge crossbow that I have never seen before, aiming it here and there and saying "Poo-Shoot" with her mouth! Fu shoot! made a sound.
“Fu shoot! Fu shoot! you are already dead.”
“…Soumya.”
“Ah, I'm not saying he actually died. I mean, in my head. This terminal is always thirsty for blood..”
The crossbow obtained by Han So-mi.
It's a shame..
It is said that when the box was opened with a key, a brilliant light came out and it was delivered to us in person..
It is usually tied small to the wrist, but it is said that if magic power is given in a special way, it becomes huge like that..
‘to be honest… I'm not curious at all.’
All of this is information that was forcibly fed to me..
“Silver lion? That's a good name. My name is Han So-mi, a terminal maker..”
“that… yes….”
Kang Seol looked at Mariju and opened his mouth..
“So, why did you ask to see me today? I have no plans to visit the Shaanxi family yet..”
“i know. No, it's probably Investigator Kang Seol.….”
“The position of investigator was temporary. Now that too will be taken off soon.”
Han So-mi said with a surprised expression..
“uh? I heard it's not….”
“…huh?”
“That's what Gail said.?”
Marijue said this after observing Snowfall’s reaction..
“The Silver Lion Association negotiated with the Director of Investigation. Now, Kang Seol’s position as an investigator is not temporary..”
‘…aha.’
It seemed like the intention was to pick one's nose like this. Now, depending on where the power of snowfall is headed, it will be determined whether the problems they are experiencing will be solved all at once or will drag on..
‘By the way, how did you bake and boil the national emblem??’
Kangseol asked Marijuu.
“What kind of relationship do you have with that person called the head of the investigation department??”
“It's my uncle..”
“…He was from a family..”
In fact, Kang Seol did not want to get close to this organization called the Silver Lion Association..
It wasn't like I had anything to gain from them, and as people who had been working on others their whole lives, it didn't seem right to try to work on myself even now..
After the Star's End incident, they seemed to have become interested in Kang Seol. No, I'm very interested... There were very many..
Although they didn't see his power directly, it seemed like Mariju had passed it on to them..
“that… sorry. It's a bit complicated.?”
“it's okay. What is the reason for the chaos in front of the hotel? It's something that can't be helped. It is possible for minions to knock on your door as if it were your own home. The problem is that the item being delivered is….”
“…Perhaps a love letter??”
“That's what you guessed..”
“how much?”
“I didn't read it because it was too much.”
Han So-mi and Marijuu laughed at the same time at Kang Seol’s words..
“They say they are people who have lived surrounded by roses. It's old and boring. And he probably thinks of Detective Kang Seol in a special way. He is the prince on a white horse who saved him from danger..”
Snowfall didn't care what they thought.
“The story gets longer. So, what are you trying to achieve by reaching out to the Director of Investigation??”
He asks why they are trying to make him an investigator..
“A special drug-related task force will be formed. On the surface, it is the policy of the Investigation Bureau, but behind the scenes it is sponsored by the Silver Lion Association..”
“It was a boring story..”
“Please come to the front just until we get a lead on these guys..”
“I don't like it.”
“I thought so.”
Marijue did not look disappointed at all. She clearly has the confidence to persuade.
“There will be a limit to the period. It won't last more than a month.”
“I still don't like it.”
“You may appoint members of the committee as you wish. I will unconditionally accept even if you bring in someone from outside, let alone Somi Han..”
“It’s a position I shouldn’t have held in the first place. How the committee is structured is none of my business..”
Marijue's eyes burned with desire..
“I will give you immunity. You will be excused from any offenses committed during your mission..”
“…That means?”
“Vandalism, including murder... No, since you have big hands, you are probably responsible for the destruction. The Silver Lion Association will cover all financial matters..”
If nothing else, immunity was a pretty good offer. If we negotiated well, he would be the perfect person to work in the north later..
“The term of immunity is?”
“While Investigator Snowfall was in the north... Shall we say that? I plan to keep it temporarily even after work is over..”
“I like it, but I have a feeling it's going to be a hassle. I'd rather move alone….”
“for a moment! It's real from here!”
Wow!-!
As Marijue clapped her hands, servants carrying suspicious-looking boxes came in one after another..
And they put it all on the table and walk away..
There were 3 people in total.
3 boxes too.
“Please confirm.”
“…….”
I profit…
‘this….’
Snowfall was attracted by the light flowing from the box..
It's a non-exaltation..
Probably because the boxes all had the same shape, they all looked like similar items..
‘This is what the Silver Lion Society is like.?’
“We were also prepared to bleed..”
After checking all three items, Kangseol twisted his mouth..
All items were of good quality..
Great stuff for decent level vs 57-68.
Moreover, everything was usable in moderation.….
“Where did you get it from??”
“It is an item left behind as an heirloom from our ancestors. These are the items of those who fought during the era of the Great War..”
“…okay.”
“If you want one of these….”
Kang Seol rested her chin in thought, not intending to hear the story behind it..
Clearly, the deadline was specified and it could be completed sooner if the work was done quickly..
However, Kangseol decided that he would be held captive for a month..
One non-expenditure per month.
‘…Is this because he is a salaried worker??’
I felt a little disappointed..
Marijue must have read the change in his expression and said,.
“I'll give you one for starting the job, and I'll give you one more if you succeed..”
This really bothered me.
If I really stick to it tenaciously, wouldn't it be possible to see the end within 15 days? A hopeful thought naturally came to mind:.
Is the value of freedom truly greater than the value of two non-appropriated expenditures??
Kangseol went beyond the realm of thought and thought deeply about his own value..
The value of freedom was greater.
But, just then.
Marijue said this while breaking into a cold sweat..
“Investigator.”
“…….”
“Why do you think there are 3 boxes??”
a few days later.
Kang Seol had his jacket draped over his shoulders and his hat on his side..
- It was too much to say..
- The value of freedom is greater than 2 non-appropriations and less than 3.
- Worrying only delays delivery.
- Siaya, dad is late today too…
- Snowfall could not overcome the wall of investigator joint purchase.
And behind him, three men in full uniform.
“It's perfect, how about it??”
“what about me?”
“Don't make a fuss. It's not that good.”
They were Karen, Karuna, and Ur, respectively..
The ability to select members of the special committee at will. Kang Seol formed the special committee entirely with his own strength..
“indeed… They are colleagues suited to the terminal manufacturing industry..”
“long time no see!”
While Karen was talking with Han So-mi, something huge appeared in the dorm..
Cooung…
Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…
“If I wear this, does that mean I can now move around as I please??”
“…okay. In principle.”
Like Snowfall, a person wearing something presumed to be a livery jacket over their shoulders..
“Humans are quite tied to status..”
It was Jamard..
Han So-mi held the crossbow and froze in place like a stone statue. It was after checking Jamard’s violent visuals..
“…No matter how you look at it, this is a crime..”
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