275. Operation Start (1)
“This is the relationship diagram of investment company ABC.”
The safe house of the Landa City Sheriff’s Office.
There, city official Paul Carver said:
Carver had a socket behind him, and the socket had a complicated investment relationship floating on the wall.
Oliver was able to read any medical or magic book without difficulty, but he could not figure out where to put his eyes due to the complexity of the texture different from before.
Fortunately, Carver centered right away with a pointer using magic.
“First, look at the center here.”
At the heart of what Carver was talking about was none other than ABC Investments.
The square ABC at the center of the relationship diagram was intertwined with everything with arrows.
Like, the center of a cobweb.
Oliver carefully read the names scattered around ABC, one by one.
‘Individual investors, big investors, banks, ABC agents? ······Stocks, real estate, bonds, disguised companies······.’
At first glance, it looked like it was laid out in an orderly manner, but Oliver soon found out that wasn’t the case.
The relationship diagram was systematically divided according to its own standards.
The strangely ordered arrows are proof of that.
However, the reason it looks complicated is probably because the board itself is too complicated.
Rather, it should be commended for Carver’s workmanship in organizing it to that extent.
Especially considering that he is young. However, Carver continued his explanation calmly, not shivering.
“Upstairs here are the sources of money putting money into ABC. It can be divided into four main categories: individual investors, big investors, banks and agents.”
“What is an agent?”
The corner of the safe house that is neither too narrow nor too wide.
The man in the robe asked, leaning against the wall.
He was a wizard from the Moirai Order.
As Forrest expected, he collaborated with the Moirai on this matter.
“These are the agents hired by Sheamus. They are those who attract investment as ABC agents as far as nearby small towns and as far away as Greenland and Northland. Some of them even set up their own investment companies and invest in ABC.”
Setting up an investment company and investing in other investment companies.
It sounded a bit strange to Oliver’s ears, probably because he didn’t know much about this side of the story.
However, Oliver did not raise his hand to ask a question.
I didn’t know much about it, and it was a field I wasn’t interested in, so I thought I would keep my mouth shut and only my ears open.
‘More than anything else, Forest-nim told me not to be surprised because all kinds of strange shapes are prevalent on the investment board. Then, there is no end.’
While Oliver organized his thoughts, Carver continued his explanation.
“······Therefore, the amount of money coming from the agent is not easy. No, it’s more dangerous. When ABC causes problems, it is like a fuse that spreads its ripples around.”
Sincerity.
He lowered Carver’s magic pointer.
The arrow, which had gathered at a single point like a funnel, spread across ABC to stocks, real estate, bonds, and disguised companies.
“ABC is currently investing in these four locations. Although it is an investment company, it is not limited to the stock market, but is investing in various types of bonds and redevelopment projects of Landa. But what we should pay attention to is none other than the camouflage company here.”
Carver pointed to the camouflage company that had been pulled out to the side.
The socket screen changed with Carver’s words.
On the screen, there were several real buildings with signboards, not simple figures.
“Call International Trading Company, Gale Pharmaceuticals Distribution Company, McCluskey Security Company, etc. These seem unrelated companies, but they are all run by Seamus.”
The fact that the owner of the shabby company was Sheamus surprised people a little.
It’s probably because Sheamus, from his clothes to his car, to his actions, was all flashy and loud.
When someone pointed this out, Carver nodded in reply.
“So you can say it’s great. I don’t know if it was aimed or not, but because of that, it’s hard to think about the connection between Seamus and these companies. In fact, on paper, there is no direct connection with Sheamus except for McCluskey Security Company.”
“Aha······. So, it looks like you’re running it indirectly through McCluskey’s security company.”
Arthur, head of the city’s security department, said.
A veteran and former solver on an out-of-town mission to catch Wallace with Oliver.
He was the only head of the Special Security Agency who voluntarily participated in Carver’s work.
“you’re right. Mr. Arthur. In effect, the rest of the company is also run by Seamus. They only have the boss, and they run it through their subordinates. Of course, this is not a normal company.”
The socket’s image changed again.
A large number of firearms and various heavy weapons were seen entering the Cole International Trading Company.
“Kol International Trading Company uses the characteristic of Landa border to buy weapons from weapons factories outside Landa and sell them to Northland, Central Continent, and New World.”
“Is that reasonable? Money is good, but the risk would be great.”
“It would be difficult under normal circumstances, but it has been confirmed that the arms factory we trade with is entangled with Seamus through a debt relationship. Also, there is a connection with Seamus as an institution to supervise.”
“Hey, just hitting the goal.”
One of Arthur’s companions muttered in admiration. Oliver felt the same way.
I’ve heard of Sheamus, who has transformed from a troubleshooter to a businessman, many times, but I’m sure he’ll have an influence outside of Landa.
Whether right or wrong, a considerable amount of effort was to be expected.
“That is not the end. Gale Pharma Distributor is a drug factory that distributes loose-leaved herbs separately, mixes them outside the land, and supplies low-cost drugs to Gallos and the Eastern Company, and so are other businesses.”
In the socket, each company’s signage and the black business that it actually operates passed one after another.
“All of these companies were small businesses under a leaf loan at the beginning, but when ABC was launched, they expanded their business with huge capital and are making huge profits. We have to dig in from here.”
Carver talked about the direction of the operation. Oliver, who listened quietly, raised his hand for the first time.
“Can I ask what the reason is?”
“of course. There are three main reasons. First of all, because camouflage companies are ABC’s biggest revenue stream. Currently, ABC also makes money from stocks, redevelopments and bonds, but it is believed that the biggest earnings come from the undercover company. In other words, if the undercover company is shaken, it’s likely that ABC’s bare face will be revealed.”
I roughly understood what you meant.
The plan was to cut off the income of the undercover company, twisting ABC’s money flow, and putting a brake on the investment flow.
Oops, it could lead to a dangerous situation, but I didn’t know if it would be better than letting the bombs pile up.
“Second, because it is the best point to attack ABC. As anyone here knows, ABC is protected by some city councilors and civil servants. If we start with ABC, it will be us who will be counterattacked.”
“But, arms trafficking, drugs, illegal foreign exchange, etc. If it’s a black business, no problem. No, it deserves to be commended. That’s the security department’s job.”
Arthur, the head of the Sheriff’s Department, who is at the heart of the matter with Carver, added.
In other words, there was a risk of aiming from ABC, so it was a story of digging upside down from where the back was crooked.
“you’re right. But the biggest reason is the third reason……”
Carver flipped the screen with the pointer.
The McCluskey Security Company, located in the forest on the outskirts of Landa, has emerged.
The building itself was clunky and inconspicuous, but there was one peculiarity.
There was a tree growing in the center of the building.
“This is to steal World Tree information from the McCluskey Security Company. I’ve seen many traces of Seamus doing suspicious work here at the World Tree. In other words, our goal is to raid the McCluskey Security Company, the central control tower of ABC’s money-backed undercover company, find evidence of wrongdoing by other undercover companies, and find out what Sheamus was doing here with him.”
***
After the briefing was over, everyone left.
Oliver was going to leave too, but at Carver’s request, he stayed for a while.
“Thank you for waiting.”
“no. Can I ask what else you asked me to stay?”
“First of all, I want to say thank you. To be honest, it was a ridiculous condition, but thank you for accepting it.”
“I am personally satisfied with the transaction, so you don’t have to do it”
“Then I’m happy. In fact, Arthur said he had to hire Dave. So I was very worried, but I sighed… Do you have any questions about this mission?”
“Well·····. Am I the only one hired to solve this?”
After entering the safe house and looking around, Oliver asked to confirm.
The participants of this operation were none other than Net Navigator and Oliver dispatched from the Moirai School.
The rest are Arthur and his men, all security officers.
In other words, it was said that the solver was Oliver alone.
“Yes, and that’s natural.”
“Why?”
“Security is important for this mission. We need someone who won’t be bought by Seamus. That’s why we didn’t hire anyone other than Dave.”
“ah······. Thank you for your trust.”
“No, I am not grateful. Credit is determined by the actions of the parties involved.”
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Not just lip service, but sincerity. Carver spoke again.“So, I have to show the belief worthy of it. Through Mr. Forrest, I heard what Mr. Dave wanted. Can you tell me who’s greeting you are curious about? We will find out with the advance payment.”
“Ah, thank you for that… Joanna is a woman.”
“Are you okay?”
Carver followed and frowned.
“Well······. Are you sure you are the Paladin Joanna-sama?”
“Yes, that’s right. Paladin Joanna. They say you’ve been assigned to another place, can you tell me where you’ve been?”
***
Carver accepted Oliver’s request without a word.
He had a lot of questions, but he didn’t ask.
Oliver believed him and waited for him, and in the meantime, time passed and the call for operation came.
Oliver moved to the outermost part of Landa, the rendezvous point marked on the pager.
It is a forest so dense that it is almost adjacent to the development prohibition zone.
“Incredible.”
Oliver said, looking at the makeshift camp surrounded by magic barriers.
Unlike a normal magic barrier that acts as a barrier, it is a magic barrier for stealth.
It didn’t work in Oliver’s eyes, but it was undeniable that it was significant anyway.
“under-! It’s the power of money. The security bureau gets a budget from the city, so it can use equipment that can’t be compared to the time of the fixer.”
Arthur, who was commanding the field inside the magical barrier surrounding the camp, approached Oliver and said,
He was smiling as he looked at Oliver, and in reality he was happy to see Oliver.
“It’s been a while, Arthur.”
“Yeah, it’s been a long time. It’s nice to see you like this, yes.”
“Thank you for the welcome.”
“Thanks is mine. I asked you to put me in, but I didn’t know you’d really accept it. Your name has gone up too much.”
“I liked Mr. Carver’s terms.”
“Then I’m glad… So, shall we start slowly? There are many things I want to share, but work comes first.”