Episode 83
Hilda Ragnar (3)
“Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, you’ve done such a great job of doing things behind the scenes. But… … there seems to be something a bit sloppy about what you’re doing.”
Julius muttered quietly as he placed the report Evelyn had submitted on the desk.
There was an uneasy feeling that was difficult to express in words.
Feeling uneasy.
“What do you think, Chief of Information?”
As Julius raised his head, a black shadow fell in front of him.
“What are you thinking and doing? Just arrest the criminal as the evidence suggests.”
The black dragon chuckled lightly and threw another document in front of Julius.
“The evidence is clear. He is a first-class assassin belonging to the Snake Season and his record is quite impressive. The culprit in the assassination of the 2nd Division Leader of the Gale Sword Group last year was also this guy.”
Julius tilted his head instead of looking at the new documents.
“By the way, are you hurt somewhere? Your left arm looks uncomfortable.”
“… … Don’t worry about my work and just look at those documents.”
Julius turned his gaze back to the documents, knowing full well that the black dragon would not answer if he asked further questions.
‘It looks like there was a big fight somewhere. Is that monster of a guy hurt?’
But Julius’ doubts disappeared the moment he saw the contents of the document.
There was an incident last year that shook up Winterer.
While the Whirlwind Sword Squad was on an external mission, their commander was found murdered in his home.
Since he was assassinated in his hideout rather than killed during a mission, it would have been absolutely impossible unless information had leaked from within.
“I thought it was classified as an unsolved case because no trace of the culprit could be found… … It seems that wasn’t the case.”
“That’s how it was known outside. Because we had to hide the snake’s eyes.”
A snake.
It was another hidden nickname of Ed Troyban.
“At that time, the Gale Wind Sword Sect was engaged in a local war with Troyban due to the conflict over the ‘White Tower Ruins’. It was quite a nuisance to Troyban.”
“So Troyvan was suspicious?”
“At that time, the Central Intelligence Agency Director intervened and brought the jurisdiction of the ruins over to our side, but we had intelligence that the head of Troyban was quite angry at the time.”
“hmm.”
Julius let out a sigh.
Although the Black Dragon expressed it vaguely, it meant that he had figured out all the circumstances surrounding Troyvan’s secret movements.
Because Black Snow’s information power was already the best in the world.
“That wasn’t all. Many of the benefits that we were trying or considering, knowingly or unknowingly, were often first taken by Troyban and his subordinate organizations. There was even some high-level information mixed in that would have been absolutely impossible to obtain if it hadn’t been planted in our center.”
Beyond the mask, the black dragon’s two eyes were deeply sunken.
But I didn’t even feel any emotions.
That’s why the gaze can’t help but be even more frightening.
“So who do you think would be the first person to suspect?”
“Aren’t they the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and his three wives?”
The black dragon nodded.
“No matter how much they announced to the public that they had cut ties with Troyban, they could easily crack pumpkin seeds behind their backs. That’s why we conducted a targeted investigation for over a year just in case.”
“You stepped on the tail.”
‘The fact that Black Snow caught its tail must mean that it had already reached the Lord’s ears. But you didn’t kick it out and kept it there. Hmm.’
Somehow I got the feeling that Kyle’s plan was far reaching.
I could already smell blood.
A very pungent smell of blood… … .
“Yes. And we even placed our agents around the prisoner in order to obtain more concrete evidence.”
For a moment, one of Julius’ eyebrows twitched.
“You’re saying that you buried your shadow in the main headquarters without telling me?”
“Because that’s what I have to do.”
“her!”
It means that he had doubts himself.
A sword that can be used to strike down even loyal allies if necessary.
That is why the Black Dragon was the one who could not get along with all the directors and executives and was only feared.
“The problem is that our agents didn’t even have a chance to step forward.”
At this point, Julius also felt a little proud.
“Our leader Evelyn is doing pretty well.”
“Is it true? That it was Theo Ragnar who predicted this.”
“That’s right. It was a success thanks to the suggestion of the intelligence chief’s sharp nephew.”
“That’s right.”
Pick.
Julius’s eyes widened at the laughter he heard from behind the mask.
‘This guy is smiling?’
This was the first time Julius, who had served Ragnar for decades, had seen him.
“Theo Ragnar… … .”
“I don’t like it.”
“I haven’t finished talking yet?”
“It’s obvious what you’re going to say. Are you going to ask me to change my position to Heukseol or send me on a secondment, or something like that? Are you going to say something useless like that?”
“Well, that’s true.”
“So I don’t like it.”
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“… … .”
“That guy is mine. If you want to take him, you have to cut open my stomach first.”
Julius suddenly stuck his stomach out.
The black dragon said with a look of incredulity.
“Do you think the world’s greatest dragon can do something like this?”
“The black dragon of the world is trying to steal my beautiful offspring, but you don’t show your teeth? Don’t attack me. I might bite you.”
“… … Well, I guess there’s nothing I can do.”
The black dragon lightly licked his lips.
Julius shook his head internally.
It seemed like I had to be more careful in order to protect Theo from various demons(?) in the future.
‘I can’t sleep well because of these guys.’
“Anyway, it looks like we’ve caught the tail, so let’s start chasing it.”
At the black dragon’s words, Julius also nodded heavily without joking around any longer.
“Okay. Let’s give it a try.”
* * *
Dagdak dagdak-
There was a carriage running along a well-polished road.
“It looks like Black Snow has caught its tail?”
Ed, who was riding inside, raised his head slightly at the report he heard from the ceiling.
And the following consonants follow.
“… … Is that so?”
Phew!
Edgar laughed lightly.
“Gosh… … Really, you are the person.”
Then he hardened his expression again and said.
“Everyone, stay where you are until further notice. And I’ll tell Father the news. The dragon is about to start stirring in earnest. My plan to stab it in the stomach has already gone down the drain, so I’ll just grab what I need and come see you soon.”
Soon all noise on the carriage disappeared.
Ed closed his eyes, half-sitting in his chair.
“I wonder… … what kind of number will be placed after seeing this? I’m already curious, Theo Ragnar.”
* * *
At the end of the winter mountain range that extends to the east.
Theo arrived at a cabin that appeared to be an ordinary hunter’s shelter.
The Erica siblings were separated, saying they were on different missions.
Squeak-
As I opened the door and went in, three pairs of eyes poured in.
Two of them were familiar faces, and one was unknown.
“Last night.”
Among them, an unfamiliar face stood up and asked the password.
“The owl cried.”
“Theo Ragnar, is that right?”
“Yes.”
“Nice to meet you. My name is Musul Kleve.”
Military-like speech and reserved movements.
She was an impressive woman with short hair and sharp eyes.
But there was something else that surprised Theo.
No snow.
A special agent representing Heukseol was right before my eyes.
‘Heukseol gritted his teeth.’
Theo took Cleve’s outstretched hand.
“I was the commander of this mission and also your examiner. I have heard a lot from you, sir. I ask for your continued support.”
“Please take good care of me too.”
“The other two are probably familiar with each other, so there’s no need for a separate introduction, right?”
“yes.”
Theo nodded and looked at the other two.
Evelyn said with a deep sigh.
“He said that once you start something, you have to see it through to the end.”
“But I think I can focus on my mission more easily because the leader is here.”
“Does that mean that I would be a nuisance if I were there?”
Hazel, who was next to Evelyn, suddenly intervened with a displeased expression on her face.
“I didn’t mean it that way, but I’m sorry if it came across that way.”
“No, I just wanted to make it sound that way. I intend to keep a close eye on you to make sure you’re properly participating in your mission.”
Hazel made it very clear that she disliked Theo.
‘I think you’re hurt by the words, ‘I have no intention of becoming Princess Plum’s successor.’
Theo ended up laughing bitterly.
He said that he could not easily allow me to become the disciple of the Plum Blossom Princess, but when I actually said I understood, that was his reaction.
I wonder if Princess Plum thought she was being insulted. She really was a tired person.
But there was also some anticipation because Hazel’s skills were real.
‘Baek Gap Yong Gi Dae, Mae Hwa Gung, Heuk Seol. Two high-level inspectors and one practical inspector of similar level… … This means that they will all be monitoring me and supporting me. I have to succeed no matter what.’
This mission is a preparatory step to cutting off Ed’s limbs before the replacement promotion test.
Since the political battle with Edwa had begun in earnest, he absolutely could not lose.
“Now that we’ve exchanged greetings, let’s start the briefing right away since this is an urgent matter.”
As Cleve opened his mouth, the gazes of the remaining three all turned in his direction.
“The content of this mission is similar to what was announced in advance. The four of us will infiltrate the headquarters of the Season of Snakes and attempt to wipe them out. Our superiors have instructed that there may be no survivors.”
All hands on deck.
Ragnar had no intention of sparing those who dared to trespass on his territory.
“And the evidence related to this incident… … especially all links related to Troyban and the Central Intelligence Agency, return to Winterer. Any questions?”
Theo raised his hand.
“Speak.”
“The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency is a very thorough person. Is there no chance that he can detect our movements?”
“That’s a good question. There’s already other work being done on that.”
“Can I ask you something?”
Cleve counted on his fingers.
“It’s simple. One is that the rumor that the prisoner was found murdered was spread secretly and reached the ears of the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.”
The second finger is folded.
“The other is that we have started to uncover the corruption of the Central Intelligence Agency, which we had only known about through Heukseol.”
Heukseol’s plan was quickly established in Theo’s mind.
“It’s Seongdong-gyeokseo. They’re trying to divert the attention of the Central Intelligence Agency Director and then completely catch him by the tail.”
He fools Ed Troyvan into thinking that Black Snow’s target is the Central Intelligence Agency, but in reality, he directly attacks the Season of the Snake to find a direct link between the Troyvan family and Ed.
“Time is of the essence. We have to rush in before the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency realizes that the assassin has been captured.”
“The manager was right when he said that I was the best suited for Heukseol. Are you really fifteen years old?”
Theo smiled silently.
Cleve shook his head, laughing hysterically.
It was shocking to see in person something I had only heard about.
On the one hand, I thought it turned out well.
I wondered if it made sense to entrust a mere trainee with such an important mission, but with this level of vision, rather than being a hindrance, it was like giving wings to him.
-Please take a good look and if necessary, feel free to contact me.
Before leaving, the words the black dragon had said flashed through my mind.
‘It’ll be fun.’
I heard that Theo and Ed were already enemies who had crossed the river that could not be crossed, so it seemed even more worth watching.
“Oh, and before you leave, take this first.”
Cleve threw something at Theo.
A wooden box the size of the palm of your hand.
There was a spirit of wisdom in the air.
Theo’s eyes sparkled.
“What is this?”
“The reward for this achievement is
Theo caught the second thrown object.
An old book with nothing written on the cover.
“
“… … !”
“I am also a master of the Thunder attribute. I will instruct you on the detailed operation method along the way, so make sure you are familiar with it by the time you reach your destination.”
How the bastard of the Return Sword Family lives
