Side Story Episode 34. Covert Mission (2)
The road to following the masked man was not that difficult. The only thing that was bothersome was that the bushes were so thick that I couldn’t see clearly in front of me.
However, the three people were experts who could understand people’s movements just by looking at them. There was no delay or lagging behind.
After a few sips of tea, a small vacant lot appeared.
“You’re here.”
A middle-aged man was sitting on a rather large rock with his legs crossed.
Although he was not very tall, he looked sharp thanks to it. However, the look in his eyes as he looked down at the three people seemed very majestic and even stronger than his body size.
hook!
In an instant, Yang Geon and Juyeon Gyo’s expressions changed.
Even though the magic hole was not opened, the natural force flowing from the man’s body bound them.
‘master!’
He is a master. He wasn’t an ordinary expert either.
He was an expert whose martial arts capabilities were at their peak. The momentum was strong, but even from a comfortable sitting position, no gaps were visible.
‘Adjutant level.’
Lee Cheon-sang’s eyes, looking up at the man, were still indifferent.
‘It feels similar to Hwang Moo-seok, the lieutenant of Gwangmadae.’
It is impossible to know who is actually stronger. However, judging from the felt momentum, posture, and eyes, it is clear that Lee Ja’s strength will not be inferior to that of Hwang Moo-seok.
It was then.
“Good eyes. “Everyone is young and full of energy.”
After carefully looking at each person, the man who complimented them smiled brightly.
It was the smile of a viper.
“I like being young.”
Yang Geon asked.
“Who are you?”
The voice was uncharacteristically polite.
It had to be that way. Regardless of his spirit, the man’s natural dignity was not something a mere combatant could display.
The man took out a small nameplate from his pocket and threw it to Yang Geon.
Yang Geon, who received the plaque, was so surprised that his eyes popped out.
“Military Department… … ?!”
Juyeon-gyo, who was next to him, was equally surprised.
‘Military department?!’
It is an organization that corresponds to a part of the Heavenly Demon Church, which consists of the Igung part, the three circles, the four armies and the ten orders, and the military department is the organization with the highest authority even in the Protestant civil war.
It was also an organization whose status had fallen significantly after Jo Baek-cheon, the Jajeon Demon, ascended to the leadership of the church. Even in the early days, Jo Baek-cheon, who worked with the military department by proposing Protestant reform policies, cared more about the military department than Hwanheewon, one of the three wonwons, and even increased its authority compared to before.
However, after Jo Baek-cheon drew attention to the political situation, the presence of the military department decreased significantly. The authority that had been increased was also erased, and the influence that was incomparable to any other organization as before was diluted.
Even so, the prestige of the military department is still great. No one except the religious leader can ignore the military department. In fact, the religious leader also only turned off his interest in the military department and did not deny that they were an essential organization for Protestantism.
A person came from such an organization.
Yang Geon and Juyeon Gyo got down on one knee on the spot.
“I meet the deceased of the military department.”
The two people’s voices were harder and louder than ever.
Lee Cheon-sang, who was quietly looking up at the man, also slowly got down on one knee.
A chill momentarily passed through the man’s eyes.
“Arise nation.”
Three people woke up at the same time.
“I belong to Baeknoegak (百腦閣) of the Military Ministry.”
It doesn’t tell you the name.
However, Yang Geon and Juyeon Gyo had no doubt that he belonged to Baeknoegak. The military department’s nameplate was also a nameplate, but it was because I saw the grey-black letters ‘White Brain’ engraved barely visible on the man’s left chest.
No one can duplicate Shingyo’s nameplate. Even more so, since he wore Baeknokgak’s uniform, there was no doubt about it.
“I won’t talk too much. “I called you because I have a mission to entrust to you three before the establishment of Yasha Command.”
“Are you talking about a mission?”
“Yes.”
A puzzlement appeared on the faces of the three people.
The Yasha Command has not even been created yet. But what about a mission?
The man took out a rolled-up appointment letter from his pocket.
“I will also be one of the adjutants of the Yaksha Command that will be created. “It’s your business, so to speak.”
“ah!”
“It’s not my order, it’s an order from above. “I am just a messenger.”
Yang Geon and Juyeongyo looked embarrassed.
Are missions given to those who are not formal members of the organization but only preliminary members before the organization is founded? And to themselves, not to the many proven experts?
‘What is this situation?’
The man must have read their confusion and frowned.
“There’s no need to make faces like that. You are talented people sent from each organization. It’s different from the middle schoolers who will come in later. “There is no need to feel burdened as this is a mission that we trust in their skills.”
Anyone who was clueless would have been excited about this secret and special mission.
However, Yang Geon as well as Juyeon Gyo were people who experienced quite a bit of sweetness and bitterness while living as Protestants. I instinctively realized that this was a situation where I couldn’t just be happy.
The man spoke to the masked man prostrate under the rock.
“Tell me that.”
“yes.”
The masked man got up, took out a letter from his pocket, and handed it to Lee Cheon-sang.
Lee Cheon-sang read the letter and handed it to Joon-gyo.
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“… … !”
Juyeongyo’s eyes wavered.
“This… … .”
Yang Geon’s face also hardened as he glanced over Juyeongyo’s shoulder to check the contents of the letter.
The man spoke quickly.
“He may not have any skills, but his light engineering skills are at a high level. You’re quick to notice. “You must go out today and catch that guy.”
It was a mission without end. Yang Geon opened his mouth.
“Is your mission to catch this criminal all over?”
“Yes.”
“What kind of crime did you commit?” … .”
“You don’t need to know that.”
It was a very cold voice.
Yang Geon did not give up.
“Or, support differently… … .”
At that time, Juyeongyo covered Yang Geon’s mouth and spoke.
“I will follow your orders.”
The corner of the man’s mouth slightly rose. That face full of ridicule was truly disgusting.
“He’s a guy with great light fighting skills, but he’s been hurt pretty badly. “I believe that with your skills, you will be able to transport him there.”
“… … yes.”
“The deadline is before noon on the founding day. “Once you complete your mission, you will immediately become a team leader and be able to lead your team members.”
The leader of an organization that the religious leader directly ordered to be created.
These are two people who have played the role of team members but have never held the position of team leader. Even Lee Cheon-sang was from Tuma.
Aside from the suspiciousness, it was a pretty exciting opportunity for promotion. Even Yang Geon and Juyeon Gyo, who sensed that this was something unusual, had their eyes shining for a moment.
The man chuckled and turned around.
“I told you at the outer hall, so if you go, you will be able to receive a letter of expulsion right away. “I wish you luck.”
“yes.”
Unlike the two people who lowered their heads, Lee Cheon-sang kept his eyes on the man’s back until the end.
After a while, the man and the masked person disappeared completely.
“… … “Holy crap.”
Yang Geon waved the letter with a cool swear word.
“What kind of bullshit is this? ok? Do you give a mission to a reserve member of a unit that hasn’t even been established? Is this right?”
Juyeongyo said.
“do not be angry. “It’s nothing to be angry about.”
Yang Geon looked at Juyeongyo with eyes of disbelief.
“Are you stupid? You sure don’t think this is a really good opportunity, do you? “It looks suspicious to anyone, right?!”
“Who doesn’t know something is suspicious? “There is no point in getting angry.”
“Damn it.”
“But it’s really strange. You brought orders directly from the military department. It is said that he will join the Yasha Command as an adjutant, but even so… … .”
“This is strange. “It’s really strange.”
Yang Geon looked at Lee Cheon-sang.
“hey! “You say something too!”
Lee Cheon-sang looked at the rock in silence.
Yang Geon continued speaking as if he was frustrated.
“Are you sure you don’t feel anything suspicious?”
“Should be.”
“what?”
Lee Cheon-sang turned around.
His face was still indifferent.
“No matter what, the given orders must be carried out. “Isn’t that Mine?”
In an instant, both people’s mouths closed at the same time.
But that lasted only for a moment, and Yang Geon, who was in a state of confusion, mumbled and spoke.
“Of course that’s true, but… … It’s a suspicious mission with no explanation. Even looking at the letter, there is no support. Do you want to know where he is right now and catch him? No, I don’t know if he’s really a criminal.”
“Whether or not he is a sinner is not a matter for us to think about.”
“That’s true!”
“I don’t know where it is, but the expected escape route, condition, and any special information are written down. “It’s not that daunting.”
“… … her.”
“but.”
Lee Cheon-sang took the letter from Juyeon-gyo’s hand and read the contents once again.
“As you said, it is not a simple mission.”
“I know yeah.”
“This is not a normal situation. If so, you need to know why this situation occurred. “The mission must be accomplished, but it would be a good idea to first check whether this mission is simply difficult or has other intentions.”
“How do you know that? “Are you really going to borrow the power of the Penal Court again?”
“That may be true, but… … .”
Lee Cheon-sang, silently lost in thought, shook his head.
“It would be best not to accept any help from there.”
“why? “Is it a bit burdensome?”
“… … .”
“Then how do we find out? Wouldn’t it be difficult to find out if it wasn’t such a good organization? “What’s more, it’s an order from the military department, which is said to have the highest intelligence power of our school.”
“Even if we assume that the military department, or to be precise, someone in the military department, had some intention and did this, there would be no need to worry about their intelligence capabilities.”
“why?”
“Because we’re not big enough for them to keep an eye on.”
The two people once again became mute.
Lee Cheon-sang said as he rolled up the letter and put it in his arms.
“I will be back before the wedding ceremony. “Get an expulsion permit in advance.”
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“It’s been a while.”
Out-of-the-way base running. Doheon appeared in front of Lee Cheon-sang, who had poured a glass of wine.
“Are you here?”
“Yes, you came. “Anyway, you’re looking for me so urgently, is there something going on?”
Normally, they would have had a leisurely conversation, but Do-heon sensed that something urgent had happened to Lee Cheon-sang.
Lee Cheon-sang spoke bluntly.
“Do you have any political enemies of the Great Lord or the Lord of the Criminal Law?”
“silence?”
“That’s right.”
A serious look appeared on Doheon’s face.
“Why all of a sudden?”
“Please answer me.”
It seemed like it was a lot more serious than I thought.
“I don’t have anyone who can be considered a political enemy. Of course, there are people who hate me deep inside, but there is no one in particular that comes to mind.”
“What about the Head of Criminal Justice?”
“The head of the ball… … There’s a lot of silence. Pretty.”
It can’t be that way.
“Has there been anyone who has suffered losses recently due to the head of the criminal law? Or that there has been some change in the political fight within Protestantism.”
“I don’t know why you’re asking, but we don’t have anything like that right now. No, to be honest, I don’t know much about him.”
“okay.”
“What on earth is happening?”
Lee Cheon-sang showed the letter to Do-heon.
Doheon’s eyes widened as he quickly checked the contents.
“You guys have been given a mission?”
“That’s right.”
“To a member of a unit that hasn’t even been established yet?!”
“That’s why I came. It may be unexpected, but it is a mission that somehow lacks substance. “It’s also very insincere.”
Doheon, who was thinking about something for a moment, stood up.
“Just wait for Ban Si-jin. “Let’s find out and come.”
“Don’t overdo it.”
“Don’t worry.”
Lee Cheon-sang, left alone again, drank slowly.
Suddenly, he realized that he was more used to the bitter taste of alcohol than before.
After half an examination.
“You were right.”
Doheon’s face was as hard as it could be.
“This incident happened because of the head of the criminal code.”
“Isn’t it precisely because of me?”
“… … .”
“As expected, it was like that.”
Lee Cheon-sang asked, putting away the empty bottle.
“I don’t wonder who did it. “Is this mission a trap?”
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