Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant Chapter 370

The Return of the High-ranking Civil Servant

What is the easiest way to win an election?

There is nothing else.

Rather than running alone.

If there is no opponent, the fight never starts in the first place.

The Seven Deadly Sins are the most powerful candidates competing for the throne of the next Demon King.

That’s why, no matter how great the Grid’s power is, it can’t know about or do anything about other great demons.

But what if your guests can do what you can’t?

This was a huge deal.

The grid asked.

– Are you serious?

“Of course.”

– What’s the evidence?

“Are you kidding?”

– what?

“Why should I lie to you when I have the best cards against you? If you don’t trust me, then we don’t have to make a deal. You can’t get the Rune of Succession right now, but it’s not like you can’t get it at all.”

– … … .

The grid is silent.

okay.

You should have done that a long time ago.

In fact, this deal is a taming of the great devil under the guise of a monumental first deal.

Suho plans to dramatically increase his growth rate through the Great Demon of Greed.

So, the leash and the handle of the sword had to be held by oneself.

Because first impressions are important in anything.

– Okay. Trust and accept it.

“Excellent choice. Then I will give you information about one of the six demons in this deal.”

– ……i get it.

Information about one person.

Even though it was salty, I couldn’t help but nod because it was something I could never obtain or save.

Suho held out his hand.

“First things first.”

– ……after.

Although I had clearly told him in advance that it was prepaid, Suho did not follow the rules this time either.

As Suho held out his hand, Grid sighed and twirled one finger in the air.

Hwaaaa- Tspat!

For a moment, a halo of light gathered and soon two unfamiliar-looking runes appeared on Suho’s palm.

[You have obtained the Rune of Victory.]

[You have obtained the Rune of Victory.]

System notifications.

The item is certain because the system guarantees it.

After checking the information on the Runes of Victory, Suho smiled and packed them away.

‘I can’t believe I already have this.’

The reason I asked for two instead of just one is because each has a specific use.

Suho, who had secured the Runes of Victory, only then looked at the grid and spoke.

“First of all, before we start the deal, I’ll promise you this. Even though I’m a customer right now, I think of you as a good partner. And if possible, I want to elevate you to the position of Demon King.”

– It’s nice to hear that. I appreciate it if you think so.

“In that sense, I plan to release information on the Seven Deadly Sins more efficiently in the future. I value efficiency. And since this is a monumental first transaction, I will give you two pieces of information in particular.”

– Really?

“Then really. This is a monumental first transaction, isn’t it? In that sense, I’ll tell you that not all of the Seven Deadly Sins runes have been discovered on this land yet. By the way, the power of the Seven Deadly Sins has officially manifested in only two places, including mine. Incidentally, I’m the second.”

– … … !

Grid’s eyes widen again at the mention of the second of two.

Because I didn’t think there would be a frontrunner other than myself.

– Who is the leader?

“I was going to tell you anyway. This is the second piece of information. The first of the Seven Deadly Sins to awaken is Lust.”

– Rust… … !

The lust of lust.

Among the Seven Deadly Sins, this was a great demon based on sexual desire, and was influenced by and affected by the player’s sexual desire.

Grid asked excitedly.

– So, where is she now?

Judging from the fact that he refers to her as “that girl” rather than “that guy,” it seems like he knows a lot about Rust.

Suho smiled brightly at that question.

“The information ends here.”

– what?

“Originally there was only one. But now that I’ve told you that the leader is Rust, this is good enough.”

– What is that… … !

“Don’t get too excited. I think you’re a good partner. So when the time comes, I’ll go hunting for Rust, and when that time comes, I’ll offer you a proper deal.”

– … … .

It wasn’t a lie.

It really was.

Simply giving information for the sake of socializing and using the card in the right place are two completely different issues.

The grid narrows the eyes.

I want to say something in rebuttal, but the words are so true that I am at a loss for words.

He soon nods.

– Okay. You have a point. After all, it is valuable information. What else do you need?

“Not right now. I’ll let you know if I need anything.”

– i get it.

The grid, having completed its transaction, disappears with a bang, accompanied by purple smoke.

‘Okay, so shall we try moving again?’

I checked my phone before moving.

There was no urgent contact from the association.

That means there is still some room left.

Suho opened the status window, invested all 15 bonus stats he had acquired into strength, and then updated the status window.

‘hmm.’

Did you focus too much on brute force and magic power?

Compared to the power and horsepower of the navy color, the sense is still blue.

Well, I guess it’s okay.

The senses were only one level lower than the strength and magic power, but compared to the average player, they were already far superior.

Suho, who had finished preparing, climbed back onto the iron horse.

The Japanese gate conquest was just beginning.

*

– … … Where?

“I am in front of the palace now.”

– … … .

Vice Minister Miyamoto was speechless after receiving Suho’s call.

Guardian… … So, Chairman Yasuda’s ability to conquer the gate was already proven with the sealed gate he conquered just before.

What’s more, I couldn’t help but be even more amazed when I found out that the gate was actually the gate of the famous evil god Yamata no Orochi.

But now, all of a sudden, we’re in front of the Imperial Palace where the Emperor resides?

Miyamato asked in a voice that seemed to suggest no.

-Why did you go to the palace?

“Why? If you look at the report I sent you, you can probably guess what I’m trying to do.”

– Did you get that from the old legendary gate?

Miyamato asks, swallowing dry saliva.

That’s because according to legend, the divine sword Kusunagi, one of the three sacred treasures of Japan, was discovered by Susanoo from the tail of the mythical evil god Yamata no Orochi.

However, the Yamata no Orochi Gate, which had not been discovered until now, was discovered by Suho.

So, as soon as I received the report on the strategy for Yamata Naorochi Gate, I wanted to ask.

By any chance, was Kusunagi’s sword among the loot obtained there?

But before I could ask that question, I got a call from Suho.

He said that he was in front of the palace.

Suho answered with a smile.

“Are you talking about Kusunagi’s sword?”

– Yes.

“Why would it be found in an old legendary gate? Aren’t the three sacred treasures of Japan kept in top secret by the government?”

– that…….

Miyamoto was speechless at Suho’s question.

In fact, after the great cataclysm, all of the three sacred relics that the Japanese government had been keeping disappeared.

Of course, the Japanese government claimed that they were secretly storing them for safety reasons to protect the public sentiment of their people, but in reality, they have all disappeared.

‘Of course there are things that are there to be displayed at events, but they are all replicas. To be exact, they are replicas of replicas.’

A clone of a clone.

It may sound strange, but it was true.

The Japanese government occasionally made copies of the three sacred relics in advance for external events. These were not simply copies; they were considered sacred, and although they were not as valuable as the originals, they were still treated with respect.

However, after the cataclysm, even those replicas disappeared, and the Japanese government had no choice but to create new replicas of the Three Sacred Treasures.

That’s why I said it’s a copy of a copy.

In response to Suho’s question, Miyamoto briefly caressed his forehead and lowered his voice as he spoke.

– Just a moment… … Please wait a moment.

Miyamoto hung up for a moment and then called back ten minutes later.

– Chairman Yasuda, what I’m about to tell you is top secret. So, only you should know it.

Top secret.

Suho quietly suppressed his laughter and answered the next words, which were somehow predictable.

“Okay, I don’t know what you’re trying to say, but I’ll definitely keep it safe.”

– Okay. Then I will trust you and tell you. In fact, the Samjongsingi is not currently in Japan.

also.

It was an expected remark, but Suho asked back in a tone of pretended surprise.

“What do you mean?”

– Mr. Chairman, how much do you know about the Samjongsinki?

“I just know as much as other people know. That there is an original and a copy.”

– Yes, that’s right. That’s what it’s usually known as. But after the cataclysm, not only the originals but also all the copies disappeared.

“Yes? Then what was shown at the event a while ago… … .”

– That’s a replica of a replica… No, I can only say it’s a fake. Anyway, this is the current situation of the Three Sacred Treasures. However, thanks to the chairman revealing that the old legendary gate was actually the Yamata no Orochi Gate, we can’t help but be interested. So tell me honestly. Did you find Kusunagi’s sword in the Yamata no Orochi Gate?

Vice Minister Miyamato was sincere. No, if you think about it, it was the honesty and desperation of the Japanese government.

Anyway, after hearing his words, Suho smiled at the thought that he could manipulate the situation as he wished.

“To be honest, I didn’t get the black one.”

– yes?

“Instead, I got a clue.”

– A clue?

“Yes, that’s why I chose the Imperial Palace as my next destination. I think all of the three sacred relics we’ve lost are inside the sealed gate at the Imperial Palace.”

– … … !!

Miyamoto’s eyes opened wider than they had in a day.

If that’s true, then this was a very important event.

“Of course I can’t give you a definitive answer. I couldn’t write about this situation because I had to write only certain things in the report I sent you. So, although I have already received permission to enter, I wanted to ask you again since this is the Imperial Palace and not some other place. Vice Minister Miyamoto, may I dare enter the Imperial Palace? May I go in there and retrieve our lost Three Sacred Treasures?”

Firm tone.

Suho spoke forcefully on purpose.

It was a voice that made the listener feel a strange sense of mission, but fortunately, Miyamoto immersed himself in it in line with Suho’s intentions.

– Chairman Yasuda, you really are… … !

“Please, Deputy Secretary.”

– Yes, I will allow it. No, I am the one who… … No, I am asking this on behalf of all of Japan. Mr. Chairman, please recover Japan’s lost treasures through the Imperial Palace Gate conquest. Then, our Japan, no, history will remember you for a long time.

Japan and history remember.

Suho smiled brightly at those words.

“Of course, Deputy Secretary. Then I will go. Please let me know in advance.”

– Leave it to me.

The authorized guardian hangs up the call.

And they began to move to the Imperial Palace, the Emperor’s residence, which was managed several times more strictly than other places.