167 – A New Leader
Mmm. I never imagined it would go like this.
I thought it was a good opportunity to drive out the drake, but I never thought I would be so ruthlessly abandoned by my followers in an instant like this.
Of course, extreme situations such as being treated as traitors or being executed for a witch hunt did not occur.
Even if it’s all fake acting, Drake has built up public sentiment within the organization well.
In fact, there were still quite a few people in the crowd who looked at him with pity. This was especially the case with people close to Drake.
“Wait! Anyway, isn’t that too much? Are you doing this because of just that one thing?”
Alfred, who always stayed by his side like a close confidant, even blocked his way and actively defended his wife.
“·······.”
In addition, Blanca, who had previously been suspicious of Drake, was also hesitant with a conflicted expression on her face.
Hmm. How can I do this?
If key executives continue to swindle Drake, it might be difficult to kick him out right away.
At most, it means that there is a possibility that it will fizzle out of the line of losing some support.
Of course, that wasn’t what I was hoping for.
Since we came this far, shouldn’t we make sure that Drake is brought down?
The surest way is to let everyone know what he really is. If they realize that the purpose of creating this organization in the first place is impure, they won’t be able to just pass by.
The atmosphere has already completely passed on to me. In other words, there is a high possibility that you will believe me more than Drake.
Let’s just briefly mention it. Even if the desired result does not come out, it is enough to plant the seeds of doubt.
I made up a relaxed look as much as possible. As if I know everything and you are in the palm of my hand.
“Why do you think I came all the way here today?”
As soon as I opened my mouth, people’s eyes turned to me. It was a little creepy when I turned my head like a knife like a group dance, but I tried my best to pretend nothing was wrong.
“Drake. I already know everything about you.”
“What?”
“Do you think it would be possible to fool a phantom thief without anyone else knowing?”
Drake looks at me with a puzzled expression. However, I caught that the eyes were shaking weakly in it.
“Let’s drive out the nobility and the rich and create an equal world…. Where does the amount of money you pour into the basement come from when you shout like that?”
“That, that is… It’s money spent on friends! Unlike dirty rich people, I didn’t use it to satisfy my self-interest!!”
I’m trying to get my words back. What I asked was the source of the funds, but what kind of pun are you using for a friend? Even that is not the truth, it is all just a made-up mask.
“Tell me honestly. All the money you’ve spent so far, you got from the rich man you hate so much.”
All eyes were on Drake again. At least in the current situation, the people here are, in my words, nothing but fanatics.
“Drake. Really···?”
Even Alfred was questioning with shaky eyes.
It wasn’t just because of my words, it was probably because he remembered Drake’s attitude of hiding the source of the funds.
“Oh, no. It’s all lies!”
“Not even anyone else, but the rapano I robbed is in the back row. According to what you said, you are collaborating with the greedy villain rich man whom I, the hero, pointed out?”
“How did you do that…!!”
In fact, everyone’s spirits became ferocious at the reaction that had the same positive meaning.
If it was the same as before, I would have pulled it off somehow. If that was the case, it would have been difficult for me to pursue the case until the end because I had no clear physical evidence.
So I wouldn’t have been very disappointed if it failed, but it seems that this result came about because Drake was psychologically driven more than expected and lost his composure.
I understand to some extent. Honestly, even if it were me, I wouldn’t have fallen into a panic if the members of the organization I created showed fanatical like they are now.
Anyway, the game was almost over the moment a startled response came out of his mouth instead of a negative answer.
Those who had already listened to Drake’s answer did not hide their menacing spirit.
Perfect. Having come this far, it would be impossible to remain a leader any longer.
I walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder and spoke softly.
“Anyway, I am grateful that you have brought people together like this. So I’ll give you a chance Don’t be accused of being here for nothing, and leave quickly. You’d better never come near here again.”
Drake looked up at me with a terrified expression and nodded his head hastily.
“Ah, I see…”
The guy who gets up from his seat and moves hesitantly toward the exit. From his shrunken back, the confident man who called everyone his friend was nowhere to be seen.
“Can I just send it as it is?”
A question from a man presumed to be the leader of the opposition. I shrugged and said.
“What can I do? I didn’t openly commit a crime, and I, a thief, can’t judge justice, can I?”
“That’s true, but…. What if I go back and do something like retaliation later? Drake is the one who knows the most about this underground.”
“It’s okay.”
Of course, I’m not letting go without thinking.
A while ago, I brushed my shoulders and secretly cast tracking magic on my collar. After all, digging up information in front of others is like putting unrelated ordinary people at risk.
I plan to get away from here for now and then have a quiet time just for the two of us.
“Better than that, I have to clean up after myself. Since the leader has left, shouldn’t we fill the vacancy?”
“That’s right, Mr. Raven can do it himself.”
An answer that comes back as if it were obvious. Even the people in the back nodded in agreement with what he said. How come no one is against it?
“No way.”
“Yes? Why?”
“You are a follower of the phantom thief. If I run it myself, the picture is very strange.”
If you get to that point, it’s not a joke, it evolves into a real pseudo-religion.
“And I can’t because I’m busy. I don’t want to get caught up in anything in the first place.”
Right now, just belonging to the academy and the foundation is overwhelming. I had no desire to add one more here.
I tried to avoid the eyes of the followers who felt regret.
“Can’t you just do it yourself? If you took the lead in driving Drake out, you should be held accountable.”
“I know my fountain well. I can’t afford to lead so many people. Creating a faction is only to right wrongs.”
He’s the right person to be a true leader just by listening to what he says.
However, no matter how many times I tried, I had no choice but to fail because my will was so strong.
So who should be the new leader? I want to get rid of the position of leader only when I feel like it, but I can’t manage the organization properly.
At least, I needed someone to communicate with me and control the organization so my followers wouldn’t get into trouble.
While I was thinking about what to do, I met eyes with Blanca who was behind me.
Startled, she hides among her crowd. She must have reacted so differently to what she had been talking about in the restaurant earlier, so she felt bitter.
The reason was so obvious. Since she is an executive who was friendly with Drake, it must be difficult for her to face her proudly.
Of course, it was impossible to place her as her new leader. Apart from the objections of her people, there was a very high probability that she herself would reject it.
For the same reason, other executives were also excluded from the nomination line.
Then I don’t know anyone within the follower.
Ah, there is one.
The more I thought about it, the more I thought it wasn’t that bad.
In particular, there will be few people who can make up for the capital that Drake used to cover.
There’s no way he’ll be kicked out like Drake, since his fanaticism for the phantom thief is overflowing.
But I don’t have the personality to cause an accident, and seeing that you’ve attended every day without skipping a day lately, you’ll be sure of your feelings for the affiliation.
After much consideration, we came to a conclusion.
The elegant yet aristocratic beauty of the girl stood out among the crowd.
She approached her without hesitation and greeted her with her big smile.
“It’s been a while. Miss?”
“Yes…? That, that, that…”
“I think I can trust you. How is it?”
Yulia, blinking her eyes blankly and opening her mouth slightly, she immediately exclaimed in astonishment.
“Yes!? Me, me!?”
“Thank you! I wish you well!”
I need to go soon. I don’t know what Drake will do if I delay too long, so I don’t know what to do.
I don’t just run away because I don’t want to take responsibility.
Anyway, no.
Um. The rest will take care of themselves.
Please don’t resent me too much.
You didn’t talk to me either and went in and out of the basement by yourself.
Let’s call this teacher teacher.