◈ Episode 89: First Order Esmeralda (1)
The anticipation of finally meeting the First Order was also for a while.
After confirming that the other party had only appeared as flames without revealing themselves, Ludger couldn’t help but click his tongue inwardly.
‘I guess this is how they meet without revealing their bodies.’
In fact, it’s not that I didn’t assume this situation.
If you become an executive of the First Order, you will take the method of meeting carefully while hiding your identity.
He would have.
Considering the way we signaled to meet, I vaguely expected that we would face each other this way.
Because that’s not what’s important anyway.
“You are late.”
First of all, I got lucky lightly.
Whatever it is, the owner of the flame in front of me is the First Order.
Even if you didn’t know your true identity, you shouldn’t show disappointment.
In this moment when we face each other and talk, if we are even a little bit off guard, we could be suspicious of our identity.
‘There is no regret.’
Rudger immediately washed away his thoughts.
Even if you don’t meet in person, there are plenty of ways to find out about the other person.
Because one word shed in a completely unintended state can be a great clue.
[I can’t believe it, I didn’t know you were here so early.]
The answer came back in a soft voice.
The flames shimmered and the voice rang out loudly, but it was easy to tell that the target was a woman.
I don’t think that tone is acting to deceive you.
The opponent must be aware that I am Ludgar Celish, the ‘First Order’, but I wouldn’t choose such a cumbersome method.
“So what’s the purpose of calling me?”
Rudger kept his mouth shut as he was about to say something more here.
The existence he knows right now, [John Doe], is a very merciless and merciless person to his subordinates, even if he is of the same Black Dawn.
He was often annoyed and angry, and in extreme cases even killed him.
Still, the reason he retained his position in the First Order was because he was so competent and looked good to the Zero Order.
‘But there is no guarantee that it will work for the same First Order.’
Could this [John Doe] character act as usual to the rest of the First Order?
Since he couldn’t confirm it, adding unnecessary words could rather reveal the identity of this side.
Whatever you say now, do it carefully.
[Hmm?]
Was Ludger’s question surprising?
A questioning voice flowed from the flames.
“… … Why?”
[no. I’m less angry than I thought. You tried to bite me hard in the past.]
“It only covers the time and place. If I lose my temper in a place like this, is there anything else besides getting caught?”
[ah. Surely that would be the case too. Because you are now Seorn’s teacher.]
“I am very busy right now. I don’t know for what purpose you called me, but I’ll go back if I have nothing more to say.”
Saying that, Rudger turned his back.
Of course, leaving as someone who hasn’t fully figured out who they are yet is not the right thing to do.
However, a closer look at the situation changes the story.
It was the flame in front of my eyes, the First Order, that requested this meeting in the first place.
It is the other person who has something to wish for, and in the end, the moment when this meeting itself is a struggle, the most regrettable thing is also.
it is an opponent
[for a moment.]
Indeed, as he expected.
The flame caught Ludger leaving.
Rudger stopped walking. But I didn’t look back.
I’ll listen for a while, but it doesn’t mean that I’ve fully invested my heart.
The opponent didn’t even know that.
[okay. I’m sorry I’m late. I made an appointment first, but you were offended because you were joking around.]
“Tell me the main point.”
[Ugh. There is no change in being hard and cold, whether in the past or now. Anyway, I called you this because I needed help.]
Only then did Rudger look back and meet the flames.
“help? you?”
[…] … It’s something I wouldn’t normally do, but this is Seorn. No matter how much I do, I can’t do it on my own.]
Install it at will.
If you can say that with your own mouth, it means that the work you have done before has been quite splendid.
I felt it from the handling of flames, but it seemed that the First Order mainly did pretty hot things.
“You look pretty impatient.”
[Recently, even one of my second orders disappeared.]
“It’s because of the almighty stone.”
[okay. That’s it. How dumbfounded it was after seeing and hearing it later. They tried to take care of things on their own, but they completely screwed up!]
Just thinking about what happened at that time made the flames grow stronger.
The heat reached Ludgar as well, but he deliberately maintained a nonchalant expression.
Because I had no intention of hurting you.
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The flame, which had grown in size, eventually returned to its original size.
“But they are all dead.”
[okay. Who knew that president would kill everyone. even that… … .]
“It was a trap.”
[…] … what. Did you know everything?]
How can you not know that? If I had been spooked right away, I would have been swept away by the president’s magic.
Of course, I can’t honestly say that, so I’ll just answer in a general way.
“There’s no way I wouldn’t know.”
[As expected of John Doe. Come to think of it, that was your role. Disguise and perfect acting. Secretly hiding behind enemy lines to win favor with the other party and steal information. He’s not dead.]
“Useless words end there.”
When Rudger cut it like a knife, the playfully expanding flame became a slightly withered reaction.
Are you surprisingly talkative?
[Anyway, well, that’s why I lost one of my subordinates, which I thought was useful, and the plan was disrupted. Originally, it was a plan that could be executed right away.]
“You’re going to end up like that because you treat that guy as a subordinate.”
Rudger said as if giving the other person a scolding.
The flame remained silent, not having anything to argue with.
[…] … what. I’m in a different field than you. You just do things quietly by yourself, but I can’t do that.]
“… … .”
[what. that silence. That’s why you’re not popular even among us First Orders. I’m not friendly with anyone.]
“I just didn’t feel the need to.”
[under. funny. yes you are good Since before, I’ve only been loyal to Zero Order, so what can I do? Are you very good? Did you get some love from Zero Order?]
“noisy. So what do you want help with?”
[Will you help?]
“Listen first.”
Rudger’s words clearly showed the opponent disapproval.
Because the flame was flickering like that.
However, due to the previous conversation, Rudger was convinced that he was in control of this conversation.
The Second Order who died during the almighty stone avalanche was her subordinate, and the disappearance of her direct subordinate caused a major setback to her future plans.
‘That’s why I can’t use another second order, or a third order that’s lacking.’
Rudger learned one thing for sure while playing Sedina.
The Black Dawn consists of seven members of the First Order.
And each of the First Order has a Second Order and a Third Order, and as a result, ‘factions’ are naturally divided inside.
‘There is a high possibility that the second order who died trying to steal the almighty stone this time was a subordinate of that woman.’
Did you say her name was Demires?
Even if he was a self-indulgent master, he must have been a competent subordinate.
With that guy dead, the plans he had previously made would have been completely blank.
However, calling a different second order is bound to cause hesitation because the ‘factions’ are different.
If you play the second order of the opposing faction, you give the other first order an excuse to catch a weakness.
‘Right. That’s why he asked me for help.’
Rudger Chelsea.
Unlike the other First Orders, the man called First Order [John Doe] in the Black Dawn does not have subordinates and acts alone.
As a result, the ‘clique’ did not exist to him.
Those without a faction are literally neutral.
Neutrality does not belong anywhere, but in other words, it has the potential to belong anywhere.
[As you know, my specialty is setting fires. But in Seorn, if you don’t know about other places, no matter how much I commit arson, the wizards put out the fire in an instant. It’s an environment where you can’t exert your strength at all.]
“okay.”
In Seorn, both teachers and students know how to use magic.
Elites who learned magic even when they were still young.
If there was a fire, the manpower to extinguish it was widespread in Seorn.
Above all, in Seorn, where all kinds of things happen with magic, there is no way that there is no way to be unprepared for fire.
In particular, in the case of fire, since it is the most dangerous, especially strict preparations are always prepared, so arson was considered impossible.
Still, not giving up on it.
‘It must mean that this woman is capable enough to start a fire even taking that into consideration.’
There was no way he was a member of the Black Dawn for nothing.
[My role is focused on destruction. However, the defense here is not announced. That doesn’t mean I can’t do anything. If you are prepared, you can burn more splendidly than anyone else.]
“Are you asking me to prepare it?”
[If you do, I will be grateful. Of course, I’m not just asking for words. If you help me, I will also give you corresponding help. This is a kind of deal and promise.]
“Who’s deal with who?”
[Yes, of course. The trading place between John Doe and ‘Esmeralda’.]
Esmeralda.
Rudgar found out the name of the person who was casting the flames in front of him.
I don’t know if it’s a code name like John Doe or if it’s a real name.
‘In the case of John Doe, he completely concealed his identity and called it like a code name, but Esmeralda is likely not like that. Victor Dreadful did too.’
John Doe was an unusual case, I didn’t think the rest were like that.
[…] … hey. Do you really need to check this to feel better?]
“Because it’s good to have a clear deal.”
Rudger spoke calmly, not wanting to be seen to be delighted.
[So I spoke honestly as you said. Now it’s your turn to answer. how is it. Will you accept my offer?]
“I refuse.”
[what?]
“There is nothing I can do in my current situation.”
[wait for a sec. Are you really like this? Did you listen to everything?]
The flames burn stronger as if expressing anger.
But Rudger stared at the flames with an expressionless face, without a hint of fright.
“Are you asking because you don’t know my position? I am the teacher of Seorn. Even if it is nominal, it is not a position that can be easily moved.”
[If you have skills like yours, it’s possible. While you can do anything to hide your identity. Is it more than just making excuses that you don’t like it because it’s just annoying?]
“Usually it would have been, but not now.”
[why?]
“Because the president is still suspicious of me.”
When I mentioned the president, Esmeralda couldn’t argue any further and kept her mouth shut.
The presence of the president was too big a wall to force.
[so. really no? Even if it is to erase the debt from me?]
“okay.”
[I can’t help it. Then I have no choice but to pick and choose the right one.]
When I said it clearly, Esmeralda took a step back, as if clinging to it any longer would hurt her pride.
[But know this. If this thing succeeds, it will help the Black Dawn just as much. You kicked that opportunity.]
“Everyone has their own job to do. Just because I don’t help you doesn’t mean I’m not loyal to the organization.”
[…] … Anyway, I’m good at talking to annoyance. oh okay okay. I’ll take care of it myself.]
He gave up on his own, so I was just grateful.
However, Esmeralda continued to mumble, perhaps because she was resentful of being rejected like a knife.
[okay. rather good i was crazy No matter how regrettable it may be, I was trying to bow my head to you and ask for help!]
“So what are you going to do next?”
[joy. Did you even become curious about it now?]
Even though he spoke so bluntly, he didn’t hide it.
[What can I do? As always. I’m doing what I’m good at.]
“Right. Try your best.”
There was nothing more to be gained by asking here.
Above all, you’ve already figured out enough of what you can, so it’s not without income.
That was the moment when Rudger was about to say goodbye and leave.
[Come to think of it, I heard interesting news recently.]
“What do you mean?”
Rudger felt uneasy at the sudden words.
Why are we suddenly talking about interesting news at this time?
[Yes, you. I heard you had one of her subordinates?]
Load.
At those words, the image of Sedina Rosshen passed through Ludger’s mind.
[Because that’s strange. The John Doe of the world, the John Doe who claimed to be comfortable alone, his men? The third order, which is also the end?]
Aren’t you winning?
Esmeralda’s voice asked like that.
