Money-grubbing Necromancer (211)
Sword Ghost
The blacksmith grabbed the phone.
“Seo Jin-cheol. I am a blacksmith.”
-I know, you coward. What’s wrong with you?
A hard voice came over the phone, as if staring straight at something disgusting.
“… … I know. I was a bit ugly when I was young. But isn’t it a bit too much to ignore my calls?”
– Huh. Think about what you’ve done. Not only did you lie about the interview, but you also extracted only the favorable parts from the recording to incite public opinion.
Nakazawa’s face turned red.
It was a long time ago.
When the swordsman was active in Korea.
Japan was also greatly stimulated.
An alternative was needed.
So, I put the young prosecutor, Nakazawa, in front. Nakazawa was clearly a great prosecutor.
If anything, it was unfortunate that I lived in the same era as Geomseon.
The difference in skill between the two was clear, and Japan and Nakazawa, who could not let it be buried, joined hands and used all kinds of tricks. The means were diverse, such as fake interviews and extracting recorded phone calls.
Through him, at least in Japan, the structure was created where the swordsman was the rival of the swordsman.
―On that topic, I would have avoided sparring with you even if it meant dying. Are you still a prosecutor after all that? And if you have the guts to do so, is it normal for you to contact me?
Nakazawa’s face turned bright red.
At least in front of the prosecutor, he did such a pathetic thing that he deserved to be called a coward.
So there was nothing to refute.
He quickly changed the subject.
“… … That’s Kim Min-woo. There will be a lot of problems in the current situation.”
-so?
“I can help you. No, I intend to help you as much as I can. Think of it as atonement, or think of it as an old man’s whim.”
-What do you want?
“Let’s fight.”
―… … You want to fight? You coward?
A rather surprised voice came over the phone.
“Yes. Before I get any older, before I completely lose my skills… … I want to have a proper fight with you at least once.”
Raise him up as a swordsman.
He established a strong image that was not inferior to that of Korea’s swordsmen.
When I was young, that alone was enough for me.
Even if it was a false reputation, being compared to the swordsman was definitely a merit.
But now… … .
-You’re getting old, Nakazawa.
“Yes. I’m old. To the point where I want to be honest with myself at least once before I die… … .”
Nakazawa answered with a bitter smile. Now, I wanted to be a little more honest.
No, I wanted to fight the Sword Master at least once before I die of old age.
-Is that all you want?
“Okay. That’s all. But, whether you accept it or not, I’ll do my best to help this guy. Don’t worry about that.”
-Do that. Then you will get what you want.
Nakazawa’s face brightened rapidly. When I contacted him, I was worried that he might reject the sparring.
As expected… … .
The key point was to attack Kim Min-woo. As soon as he said he would help him, the tone of his words changed.
“… … Okay, I understand. Ahem. Then take care. Just in case, don’t grow old and die. I’ll come visit you soon.”
-Of course. Then, try changing Minwoo now.
“Okay.”
Kim Min-woo, who was a little away, answered the phone.
“Yes, sir. I will.”
―I also watched your hunting videos. That cowardly guy is definitely right. The Japanese won’t stay still.
“Yeah. That’s why I was a little excited.”
-Yeah. I won’t refuse any help that’s offered. At least in Japan, that cowardly guy’s reputation will be proven.
“Are you okay, sir? If you’re doing this because of me… … .”
-No. Before I die, I wanted to give that guy a hand. You don’t know how much I hated him. I wonder if you know… … .
I know.
I know very well.
It was impossible not to know the story of the swordsman and the swordsman.
It was a famous anecdote even in the game. However, in the original game story, there was no fight between the Sword Master and the Sword Ghost, but now it was going differently. Judging by the atmosphere, it seemed like they would have a showdown soon?
Anyway.
“Thank you, sir.”
-Okay, you seem busy, so I’ll hang up first.
The call was disconnected.
I made eye contact with Nakazawa.
The swordsman, who was looking this way with a satisfied and relieved expression, said.
“Eat your reward. I’ll take care of the rest.”
Then his new body disappeared in a flash.
No, to be exact, it started running at an incredible speed.
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Towards the Katana Guild Master running towards me with a grumpy expression on his face.
* * *
“Elder!”
Katana Guild Leader, Kentaro.
He greeted the swordsman with a surprised expression. There was also a hint of admiration.
I clearly heard right before we left that the Sword Demon was still a bit far away.
‘You arrived first?’
He inwardly clicked his tongue.
Even though he is an old man, it seems that his skills that earned him a place in the Hall of Fame have not gone away.
“This is a big problem, sir.”
“Yeah, that’s a big deal. Because it solved our Japanese worries.”
“Yes? No, let’s go first, sir. We have to stop him quickly… … .”
“What are you trying to stop? Are you trying to stop me from getting some kind of compensation?”
“……yes?”
“Stop fooling around and let the kids go. The Hokkaido issue has been resolved. Why are you letting your healthy human resources run wild?”
“……yes?”
“Kim Min-woo is a benefactor who has helped us in Japan a lot. If you are trying to sabotage that with your nonsense… … .”
The swordsman’s eyes glowed eerily.
Before I knew it, my hand was on the sword at my waist.
He spoke as if warning.
“Tell the government that I, the Inspector General, will not stay still.”
Kentaro swallowed hard.
Even without drawing his sword, the aura that seemed like it would cut through flesh was completely engulfing the surrounding area.
‘That crazy old man… … .’
Are you feeling senile?
The problem was that the old man’s skills were beyond imagination.
He is said to have been a perennial second-ranked prosecutor and a rival in the field of swordsmanship. In other words, he was once considered the world’s second-best prosecutor.
Even if he retired, his skills were beyond the capabilities of someone like Kentaro.
“Oh, sir… … .”
“Now there’s only one thing you have to do. Go to the government, explain the situation, and tell them not to interfere with Kim Min-woo. Do you understand?”
Kentaro’s face crumpled as if he had chewed shit. His mind was now filled with questions about the sudden change in the swordsman’s attitude.
It seemed like something big had happened.
* * *
“Oh my god! f*cking hell!”
Office of the Prime Minister of Japan.
Prime Minister Masato, who was listening to the situation inside, burst into anger.
Kim Min-woo resolves the situation.
What was even worse was that they even took the compensation away.
The Fire Spirit King.
It was a monster that was much more powerful than usual. It was sure to give a great reward. And this wasn’t just a matter of taking the reward. What did taking it mean?
This means that the Japanese government condoned this situation!
Tolerance is another word for approval.
In other words, the current situation was no different from Japan acknowledging Kim Min-woo’s achievements.
It took us a week and Hokkaido was destroyed, but we still couldn’t solve it.
Our talented neighbor, Kim Min-woo, solved it in an instant, hehe.
It was no different from telling the people this!
“Why on earth! Why did that old man, the Sword Ghost, come out and make the situation like this!”
“That, that… … .”
“What on earth did the previous prime ministers do! They didn’t have the eyes to see through a single traitor, so they raised such a crazy old man? Does that make sense!”
Prime Minister Masato cried.
It was so unfair and unjust.
This is not the way it should end.
I caught it. I caught it in such a short time that I can’t help it.
At least we had to hold them back on the compensation issue.
In a situation where it is advertised everywhere through broadcasts, it is impossible to put them in a prison cell illegally.
Japan also had at least a minimal line.
But at least there was room for negotiation.
We had to make efforts to break away from the frame that the government was incompetent, such as by offering compensation and saying nice things to the Japanese government in return.
Thanks to the swordsman, everything went down the drain.
“Why on earth is that old lady doing that! Why did she change her attitude in one night! She clearly said she was still when I asked for support!”
“Yes, that’s right. I clearly said that I would work well with the upper guilds to resolve the Spirit King issue.”
“But why are you suddenly like that? Can’t you see anything?”
“… … Since this happened because Kim Min-woo came, it must be because of Kim Min-woo.”
“Why? Are Kim Min-woo and Geom-gwi close? Weren’t they definitely acquainted?”
“… … That’s right. However, Kim Min-woo is closely connected to the Swordsman.”
“……so?”
“On the other hand, didn’t our government always ignore the requests of the Inspector General? That, the request for a duel?”
“What the hell! Are you saying that’s why?”
Prime Minister Masato asked in shock.
I don’t know what the heck is going on these days, but the Inspector General has been informally requesting the government to join forces with the Inspector General recently.
Of course I ignored it.
The reason was simple.
They were fated rivals, so it was obvious that the Sword Ghost would lose.
This was a fact that was secretly known to all high-ranking government officials.
Wasn’t it the government that raised the blacksmith to be the opponent in the first place?
Then, the entire Japan, which has been trying to build an image as a rival country, will inevitably be embarrassed.
So I was trying my best to dissuade him.
It was a bonus that they secretly pressured the Korean government into rejecting the Dalian summit.
“… … Maybe that’s true. Even if we listen to the government’s request, it’s hard to get what they want. They might be thinking that way.”
“So that’s why you’re riding this wave now?”
“… … If not, I can’t think of anything else. And even so, Your Majesty, you are not a traitor. You are an awakened person who devoted yourself to our Japan. You must be careful with your words and actions.”
“… … I know! Phew. I was just a little angry and made a slip of the tongue.”
At his aide’s advice, Prime Minister Masato sighed and nodded.
“… … Okay. I understand. Then what do you think we should do? If this continues, my position will be in danger. I mean, we have to turn off the lights.”
“There’s nothing we can do. We have no choice but to discuss it with Kim Min-woo… … .”
“……Shit.”
That was when.
The bell rang.
It was the Prime Minister’s personal phone.
The sender was a blacksmith.
He listened to the call for a while and then picked up the phone after it rang about five times.
“Are you the Sword Master?”
-Oh, hello? Are you the Prime Minister? This is Kim Min-woo.
“… … Why are you… … .”
– As you know, things have gotten a bit complicated. A knot is meant to be untied.
“… … What are you trying to solve? Everything is already tangled up.”
-Oh, really? Then I’ll hang up.
“No, wait! Hey, why are you so impatient? Isn’t it famous that we Japanese talk indirectly?”
I heard a snicker on the other end of the phone.
Ugh.
The Prime Minister bit his lip.
But there was nothing I could do because I was the one who was sorry.
“What do you want?”
―I heard from Mr. Geom-Gwi that you refused the request for a sparring match? I heard that you were upset. As you know, Mr. Geom-Gwi is a patriot. That’s why you couldn’t openly disobey the government’s orders… … I heard that you suffered a lot.
“……so?”
– Prosecutor vs. Prosecutor. At least in Korea and Japan, isn’t this a special issue? If we can turn public opinion around with this, the government will probably be able to breathe a little easier.
“… … Give us an official match? Something like a national competition?”
-Yes, that’s right. If you do, I’ll try to say something nice to the Japanese government.
“What words?”
―What… … Actually, there was a request for support from behind the scenes. I wanted to resolve the matter as quickly as possible, but the upper guilds got involved. So, with tears in my eyes, I heard that the Prime Minister had requested support from the Korean Awakened Ones… … .
“No, wait. You want me to turn all the Awakened into enemies? Are you telling me to drink a poisoned chalice?”
―Or is there a way to resolve the Prime Minister’s current crisis? If things continue as they are, one of the ‘Geummers’ will come on a business trip and resolve it all at once.
The Prime Minister hit his forehead.
I felt like my bones were going to break.
-If it’s difficult, there is another way.
“What?”
―Katana Guildmaster. He can go at his own discretion. There are many good reasons, such as making a wrong decision while in command, or wasting time.
“… … Have you and Kentaro become enemies?”
―That gentleman has a grumpy look on his face. I think he’ll get annoying if I leave him alone. So, I think it would be a good idea to make him a traitor while we’re at it.
“Hmm… … .”
The Prime Minister’s ears perked up.
If it is decided by the sole discretion of the ‘Katana Guild Master’ who has commanding authority, rather than the entire upper guild, then there is no need to turn all of the Japanese Awakened people into enemies, right?
Come to think of it.
It was definitely a fact that Kentaro’s face was full of grumpiness.
“That’s a bit… attractive. I didn’t really like that guy either.”
―Right? He seems like he’s good at bullying. If you make a gun, it’ll be over.
A smile appeared on the Prime Minister’s lips at those words.
