Episode 167
Baektap Relics (2)
Thump thump thump-
Theo barely managed to suppress his pounding heart.
“My name is Jorani? Wasn’t the original Baek Gap Yonggi unit limited to five units?”
“That’s right.”
‘That’s what it was, right?’
“But Evelyn recently announced her intention to resign from her position as leader.”
“… …!?”
Theo was startled by the unexpected words.
“For the time being, he said he wanted to focus on the Yongmun Inspector promotion exam he is currently taking.”
“… … Have you not yet completely passed the promotion test?”
“The process of becoming a Yongmun Inspector is not that easy. It has nothing to do with skill.”
As you would expect, the difficulty of the promotion exams increases exponentially as you go up the ranks.
In particular, the Dragon Gate Inspector was a position that represented Ragnar, so the examination process was very strict.
Some people even took the promotion exam for over three years.
Evelyn expressed her intention to focus on the promotion exam because of this.
Above all,
‘Maybe it’s because of me.’
Evelyn is the first sword to pledge allegiance to Theo.
So, he probably thought that the position he was in charge of was naturally Theo’s, and he had no hesitation in handing it over.
And what if you become the Yongmun Inspector this time and stand next to Theo?
I thought it would become an even sharper sword.
‘I always get what I want from Evelyn.’
“Evelyn recommended you as her successor. As captain, I gathered the platoon leaders and gathered their opinions.”
Amore, eat, gorito.
The three captains’ eyes were fixed firmly on Theo.
“Since the majority was not reached with 2 in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention out of 4 voters, additional opinions from other team members were also reflected. In particular, the opinions of Shelford Gardner and Arin Negative, who performed this mission with you.”
Theo hurriedly turned to Shelford and Arin.
When on earth?
Shelford and Arin just waved their hands in silence.
“So the conclusion is conditional approval. There are two conditions in total.”
“What is it?”
“One is to pass the advanced prosecutor promotion test, which is the basic qualification for a captain. In this case, passing does not include retaking the test.”
Julius folded his second finger following the first.
“The other is your achievements in the war against Troyvan. Although you are young, I want you to prove that you have the leadership skills to lead your men.”
Although there were conditions, they were all things that Theo had to prove.
One corner of Julius’s mouth curled up.
“What do you think? Want to try it?”
“Do you remember what I said when I enlisted in the Baek Gap Yonggi Corps last year?”
A completely random remark.
But Julius still hadn’t forgotten the ambition Theo had set for him back then.
“You said you’d take my place in five years, right? So there are only four years left?”
Eat and Gorito looked back at Julius with startled faces.
Was that rumor true?
Are you kidding?
The two no longer seemed like the youngest new recruits Theo was proud of.
Only Amore, who knew the real truth, looked at him with a strange gaze.
“Yes. I think I won’t be able to keep that promise.”
“What does that mean?”
“If things continue like this, I think it will happen within two years.”
“What? Hahahaha!”
“I think it would be a good pastime to think about what to do after you retire.”
Julius’s laughter resonated through the barracks.
Eat and Gorito scratched their cheeks with their index fingers as if they were embarrassed, and Amore smiled pleasantly.
Julius’s eyes curved.
“Okay. Feel free to try. As I always say, it won’t be easy.”
“If it’s difficult, wouldn’t it be fun after climbing that much?”
“Anyway, you’ve made a lot of noise. Good. Then I’ll take it that you’ve accepted my offer. Everyone, get ready.”
Julius nodded to the three captains and they disappeared quietly.
“What is the promotion test about?”
“It’s hard to say yet. However, the central government has given permission, and you should be able to take the exam in three days. Given the current situation, the period won’t be long, but it will be very intense. You better be prepared.”
“I’m already looking forward to it.”
“Phehheh! Right. I’m glad you didn’t complain about the preparation period being too short.”
Theo smiled quietly.
Instead, I answered in my mind.
‘No, it’s really enough. That should be enough to recover the relics.’
From the position of relic and leader to the position of youngest senior inspector.
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Theo was looking to solidify his position as the sixth candidate.
* * *
“A cheers to our Captain Theo Ragnar!”
“Cheers!”
“Another toast to our youngest senior prosecutor!”
“Cheers!”
“Lastly, a cheers to our cheeky youngest rookie!”
“Cheerseeeeeeee!”
Theo’s declaration that he would become a captain within two years became a meme and was widely circulated within the Baek Gap Yonggi Corps.
While Baek Gap-yong-gi-dae pursues a family-like atmosphere, it does not lose sight of Ragnar’s identity.
No, because they were proud that they were the origin of Ragnar, they cheered on the future of their juniors who had ambition and talent.
What if Theo really takes Julius’s place?
If that’s the case, then it’s even more fun.
Julius will be teased.
Holkus knew the atmosphere of the Baek Gap-yonggi-dae well, so he wanted to fit in there.
But this time, because of the ripples Ray had thrown, that just wasn’t possible.
It was at that time that Erica was sighing, wondering what to do with that gloomy face that didn’t match her size.
“Are you there?”
The agents instinctively turned their gaze toward the door and then hardened their expressions.
For a moment, silence fell on the barracks.
“Oh. I wonder if I interrupted everyone who was having fun?”
“Why did a shabby little dog come to this precious sparrow’s nest?”
Pattaya quirked an eyebrow at Arin’s criticism, but then remembered his identity as a messenger and bowed his head to Julius.
“Our captain sent a letter to Theo Ragnar, and I have come to deliver it.”
“Your name?”
“Yes. Lord Theo Ragnar is not only a member of the White Armored Dragons, but also the heir.”
This means that it is a letter that Thorkel sent to Theo, another successor who sits in an equal position, not as the captain of the Black Iron Guard, but as the successor.
Of course, this meant that Baek Gap-yong, who had nothing to do with the right of succession, should step aside on his own.
Arin flared up for a moment, but Shelford grabbed her arm from the side.
First of all, I had to check what they were thinking.
“Are you Theo Ragnar?”
“Yes, but.”
“Take it.”
Theo took the letter Pattaya handed him and opened the envelope.
The contents written inside were simple.
The five candidates are having a meeting and I’m asking you to join.
In effect, it meant that they would acknowledge him as the 6th candidate.
‘If he was trying to annoy Baek Gap-yong, he definitely succeeded… … . It doesn’t seem to be something simple like that. What was he thinking?’
The Thorkell that Theo knew was never a man to move easily.
He knew how to make a move that included multiple moves.
Pattaya’s arrogant smile was full of the thought, ‘How dare you refuse this offer?’
Even though he was being respectful, it was only because he needed to, and he didn’t really seem to respect Theo.
Perhaps, contrary to what they say about him being the heir, they consider him a rookie.
It seemed like there must have been some meaning in sending this kind of person as a messenger.
Then Theo has only one answer to give.
He folded the letter and returned it back.
“Thank you for your offer, but I have only just returned to my unit. Please tell him that I will pay my respects separately once I have had some free time.”
My impression of Pattaya has become firmly established.
“Are you saying that you will… reject Thorkel’s proposal?”
“If you convey my circumstances clearly, Lord Thorkel will understand.”
“It’s not just Lord Thorkel here. Lord Rje, Lord Guishar, and Lord Ansio are here too.”
Theo’s eyes lit up for a moment.
Guishar and Ansio.
The monsters who were nominated for the top 5 as Iranian twins.
In addition, if Leje was there, everyone except for Kinkarnon, who was in the highest position among the successors, was gathered there.
‘Four out of the five candidates gathered together? As expected. This isn’t just a simple social gathering.’
Their relationship was like oil and water, they would have threatened each other’s lives if they had tried, but I wondered why these two, who are said to never mix, were together.
As expected, Theo’s answer was the same.
“That’s a good thing. I think other people will understand my situation as well.”
“… … You will regret it.”
Pattaya’s face turned red as if he had been insulted, and he stormed out of the barracks in a nervous manner.
The members of the Baek Gap Yonggi Unit looked at Theo with refreshing, yet questioning eyes.
“Can I really refuse that invitation? There’s no need to force myself to stay here forever.”
“No. It’s just… … .”
“just?”
“I felt like if I went to that board without knowing anything, I would just be dragged around.”
Julius snickered when he heard Theo’s voice.
also.
This guy had a knack for it.
I instinctively knew how important it was to take the lead in a competitive relationship.
* * *
“You declined my invitation?”
“Yes! Isn’t that an incredibly arrogant attitude for someone of humble origins? Just give the order, Captain. If it were up to me, I would immediately take my men and… …!”
“Why? Are you trying to turn the table upside down?”
“That, that’s not it!”
“In-fighting on the battlefield is punishable by immediate execution, regardless of the cause. No matter how strong your grudge against the Baek Gap-yong Unit, it would be good to distinguish between public and private matters.”
“Sorry, sorry, I’m sorry!”
“Thank you for your hard work. You can go now.”
“yes……!”
Thorkel sighed as he watched Pattaya leave the barracks, keeping an eye on his mood.
Leje, who had been quietly drinking next to me, laughed.
“Are you going to have a hard time because of your stupid subordinate?”
“I have nothing to say…, Sister.”
“Okay, now it’s time for some fun collection time. What are you all doing? Aren’t you putting it out?”
Leje stretched out his hands wide and held them out to the side.
Then, a young man with short hair and a woman with sharp eyes clicked their tongues, took out bills from their wallets, and placed them on Réje’s palm.
A bet that Theo made whether or not to accept Thorkell’s invitation.
The only winner in this gathering was Leje.
“I told you, Theo, he may be young, but his intelligence is far superior to ours. If you ignore him, he’ll end up like the old me.”
“Was it true that my older sister lost to Theo, that boy, in the royal… no, prophet contest?”
“I told you so.”
“That’s ridiculous… … .”
‘Cheonbishinsu’ Gishar looked at Rje in disbelief.
Who is Leje?
He was the number one person in the shadows who had the best assassination group, the Sashinjo, as his personal guard.
In fact, he is a master who cannot even guarantee victory on his own.
Who would have thought that she was the one who would give it a try?
It was absurd, considering Theo was only sixteen years old.
But Régee admitted it so easily, even though it could have tarnished his reputation.
“We won’t be dragged into the board we created and swayed around helplessly.”
“That is.”
Leje nodded.
“Yes. Theo has already started to plan his own strategy against us. To catch us.”
“… … !”
“… … !”
The complexions of Gishar and Ansio hardened,
“… … .”
Torkelman looked at Réger with an incomprehensible gaze.
How the bastard of the Return Sword Family lives
