The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 112
small crack (1)
The upper echelons of the dark guild, a dark market, were all killed. As a result, a small commotion arose within the dark market.
Although the group was literally torn apart, it was not an exaggeration to say that it was a small disturbance. It was so secretive that no one noticed it, and the response was also swift.
That’s why the underworld remained as it always had. Just as someone had hoped it would be… … .
chuck-!
“Communication has arrived.”
And I could hear the news straight away.
His arrogantly downcast eyes glowed murderously as he looked at the report George had brought.
“… … Not bad.”
As expected, I felt satisfied with his concise and quick actions.
Two days. That’s how long it took for the Dark Merchant Guild to be completely disbanded and cleaned up.
Of course, there were many places that needed to be taken care of, not just the dark guild. It was a natural process to make things work as they pleased.
But the reason I chose the Dark Knight Guild in the first place was simple.
‘Because they cooperated with Asus.’
Even though he knew that Asus was allied with the Federation Empire, he maintained the relationship. Instead, he wanted to gain profit by clinging to the Fourth Prince.
Now that the greatest power in the underworld, the Dark World, was under my control, there was no reason to leave them alone.
‘Well, of course that’s not the only reason.’
The corners of my mouth went up slightly.
“There must have been other information conveyed through communication?”
“They are gradually asking for an ‘advance payment’ for the request.”
“I see.”
It was the law that promises were followed by faith, and contracts required a price.
I, too, was waiting for them to finish their work, so this was very welcome news.
But what I eventually said had nothing to do with the advance payment.
“Have you heard any news from the Federation Empire?”
“… … The Federal Empire?”
No, suddenly?
George scratched his head at my words and continued speaking.
“Well, for now, there’s no news other than the ongoing war with the barbarians. I thought the Holy Empire’s healers would send at least a political message.”
Statements, provocations, envoys, etc.
Even if it was an urgent situation due to a fight with barbarians, it was like that.
It was an empire in name only, so it wasn’t like they didn’t have the luxury of that.
“I guess they were expecting this anyway.”
“Is it because of the meeting we had last fall?”
“okay.”
I nodded and crossed my legs slightly.
The fall when the delegation from the Holy Empire led by the saintess came.
It is a fact that anyone can guess that some kind of story was exchanged between Esteban and the Holy Empire during that process.
If you’ve checked that far, the rest is simple.
… …Cooperation between the two countries to check the Federal Empire’s ambitions.
The dispatch of the healer itself may have been unexpected, but it is not something that could never happen.
but.
“You wouldn’t think that Esteban would be the one taking the initiative.”
I closed my eyes and opened them.
A relationship created by two elements: hidden secrets and Shin Sung-cheol.
It was virtually as if Esteban had their leashes in his hands.
‘From now on, there will be more cooperation than they anticipated.’
And for the Federal Empire, which did not anticipate it, it would feel like they had their eyes opened and their nose cut off.
But that wasn’t enough. That’s why I brought up the subject of those guys.
“Creating internal cracks and slowly eating away at you is their favorite method. You know that, right?”
“Well, that’s right. Just like with Asus, that’s why we sent agents.”
“But is there any reason why we can’t call it ours?”
“her!”
The corners of my mouth twisted.
Up until now, we’ve been creating and changing things to prepare for war with them.
But what if it wasn’t limited to what we did in Esteban? What if we could go directly to their base and sabotage them?
The guy also seemed to understand what I was trying to say, and spoke as if holding back laughter.
“The underworld, it wasn’t a coincidence that it took over.”
“okay.”
I only told John Hedwig that I was giving him information that could make him money, I never said that it wasn’t Esteban’s job.
In that sense, the power of the shadows was truly attractive.
“Unlike knights, they have no qualms about morality. They do not care about the means or methods.”
“I don’t think there’s any need to waste time on it, since I’ve developed the abilities and power specialized for it so far.”
“Yes. Things that the royal power alone could never do, they will do with their own hands.”
Hearing that, George stroked his chin and his eyes sparkled.
“Taking advantage of the special circumstances of war.”
“That’s correct.”
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If the story had gotten that far, there was no point in explaining further.
Sure enough, George nodded and stroked his chin again.
“Well, if there is only malicious intent to ruin the other person, then it may not be impossible.”
“… … Where did you hear that?”
“It’s kind of like a creed in its own way.”
I narrowed my eyes in surprise. This was because it was a phrase that the ‘guy’ used to say all the time before his regression.
At that moment, George’s lips curled up mischievously as he spoke.
Just like when he was active as a staff member of the Federal Empire… … .
“If we’re going to do this, why don’t we add one more?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Well, I have a plan to ruin them. I have something in mind.”
“… … Hoo.”
Towering-
My fingers, which had been unconsciously tapping the desk, stopped when they felt an unexpected emotion.
At the same time, my heart started pounding. He really was oozing with the same confidence as before his regression.
And I became convinced as I listened to the guy’s explanation that followed.
‘… …George Hegmes.’
It’s been almost a year since I brought him home.
He was slowly becoming what I had hoped for.
In the form of the notorious staff member who would mercilessly destroy his opponents with malice that rose from the depths of his heart.
* * *
Esteban’s greatest dark power, the underworld.
They were a huge force, controlling most of the surrounding territories, including the capital.
However, that does not mean that there were no rivals. In places beyond the reach of the underworld, there were also small forces, and sometimes, individual nobles who managed the territory would manage the shadows.
And the force that took control of the back alleys of the Villain estate was a force that satisfied both of these.
A shadowy power that grew by borrowing the prestige of the nobility. Since it was located far from the capital, there was no need to be checked by the underworld.
Even though it was a small territory, it was enough to develop its own means of making money.
But a sudden disaster struck them too.
Crunch-
“Eww!”
“Run away!”
They were not the type of gangsters who would normally tolerate running away in the face of an enemy.
But there was nothing I could do. There was no way to defeat those who were wielding knives amidst those hideous rows of corpses.
“Chase him.”
“yes.”
As soon as someone gave the order, the shadow moved.
The fleeing gangsters ran without looking back, but they could never shake off his trained movements.
Phew!
Crunch!
“Cough!”
“Eww!”
‘Damn it!’
A thug who had been watching the scene from hiding gasped in fear.
As the number of cold, lying corpses increased, anxiety grew on his face.
It was fear, to be precise. A primal fear that if I was unlucky, I wouldn’t be able to escape from this place.
‘The direct assassination squad came to a place like this… … .’
The most powerful assassination guild and secret weapon in the underworld.
There was no doubt about it. Those guys had the right impression and skills.
So I couldn’t understand it at all.
‘You said you’d never get caught… … !’
Baron Billen, who had connections with them, wanted money. And so did they.
These two forces with similar interests created a single business without anyone knowing. That was this place.
But contrary to the Baron’s boast that he would never be caught, the incident eventually blew up.
It was none other than the underworld that caught him.
‘At least we shouldn’t give this place away like this.’
This place is a facility that must be operated in utmost secrecy.
So even if he returned alive, there was a high chance that he would be killed by Baron Billen since this place had been taken away.
It would have been better to just destroy the evidence now.
Swish-
The man who had been hiding took something out of his bosom.
It was a matchstick.
‘Please… … quickly… … .’
Hwaruk-!
‘Okay!’
Fortunately, the match, as if it knew the thug’s urgency, quickly burned his head and grew in size.
He threw the matchstick with an expression of joy.
… … No, I tried to throw it.
“You are the last one.”
“… … !”
Phew!
The moment I turned my head at the voice from behind me, I collapsed as I felt the cold sensation of metal lodged in the back of my neck.
The last thing seen were the uncaring eyes of an assassin hidden behind a black hood.
Swish-
The assassin looked at the last survivor and extinguished the match with his foot.
“… … It’s over.”
“Let’s sort it out.”
“yes.”
After confirming that there were no more living people left, the assassins dispersed and began to clear the area.
Meanwhile, John Hedwig, the ruler of the underworld, leisurely took in the sight.
‘… … Amazing.’
A spacious underground space hidden between houses.
What was visible inside were sacks of gunpowder and mysterious tools carefully placed in a corner.
John Hedwig walked towards it.
The sack of rags that he peeked through was full of white powder. There was no way he, who ruled the underworld, would not know what the powder was.
‘drug.’
This facility was built to manufacture drugs. The drugs made here were probably distributed secretly through the power of the nobility.
But the surprising fact was that the one who occupied this place was none other than the First Prince.
– Take over the drug manufacturing facility in the Villain Estate.
Second command.
It was a very inappropriate order for a prince of a country to give.
You’re not telling me to destroy it, you’re telling me to take it away?
“… … You said you would handle Baron Bill’s business yourself.”
This was essentially the equivalent of ‘officially’ handing over control of the drug distribution facility to the underworld.
John Hedwig, who couldn’t believe the instructions and followed them here himself, is even more interested now that he has seen it in person.
“It’s drug distribution.”
John Hedwig muttered without realizing it.
There was no point in debating whether it would make money or not. The facility was more than enough to receive the advance payment.
At that moment, the conversation I had with Prince that day came to mind.
-Because it will benefit me too.
In other words, distributing these drugs also helped the First Prince.
Of course I understood. The Prince had strictly prohibited the distribution of drugs in Esteban.
In that case, there was only one distribution route left.
“Heh heh heh, ah… … This is really pleasant. Do you have other convictions? Or do you trust me that much?”
No, if it was him. If it was someone I had met directly with, there was no way he would blindly entrust everything to me and then leave me alone.
It is something that is ‘known’ in advance.
What should I do?
John Hedwig’s eerie voice was full of laughter.
I’m starting to get a feel for what the prince is drawing.
“It’s fun, it’s really fun.”
It is common for ordinary people to be hypocritical. This is especially true for noble people in higher positions.
But interest is different.
It was the first time since I was born. A person who ‘really’ does not care about the means and methods to achieve his goal.
If they showed it like this, then this side too… … .
“I must do my best to accommodate your wishes.”
Yes. I will distribute this thoroughly as you wish. With all my ability.
“What would it be like to destroy the imperial army from the bottom up?”
I’m looking forward to it.
