207 – 41. Kim Ha-neul and Kim Ha-neul
Please predict my survival after expulsion.
My smile faded a little at the ominous words.
I was convinced that this was not something that would inevitably end here.
“…It’s because of me.”
Lucas was the first to stand up.
At first, I didn’t think it was that serious and even Lucas, who I met halfway, came, but if it was related to Kim Ha-neul, it was obvious who was behind it.
Where will Princess Kim Ha-neul go after she drops out? Of course, it is the imperial family of the Korean Empire.
For some reason, Orkel Andrew was trying to intervene in the affairs of the Korean Empire’s imperial family.
At the same time, Lucas was being encouraged to leave this place on his own.
Because Lucas was not the one who would remain here even after hearing whether Kim Ha-neul was alive or not.
‘Namgoong Min, just listen.’
‘…… Is this new magic?’
‘It’s a magic that allows you to communicate with just your thoughts, limited to the person you’re touching. Since I am the head of Arthur’s household, I cannot intervene in the affairs of the Korean Empire’s imperial family. But… ….’
‘Don’t call Eunha and Prince Kim Seong-il.’
‘……… Why? That guy named Orkel, just by looking at him, it looks like he’s operating in secret from those two. ‘You can’t get caught up in strange things for no reason.’
‘Rather, it feels like an opportunity. Oh, please call Kim Woo-sung instead of those two.’
‘…… Good. Don’t come in, just wait outside the door.’
‘I told you to eavesdrop on the conversation.’
‘Okay.’
Eunha Kim, Seongil Kim.
Actually, if it’s a matter related to the Korean Empire’s imperial family, it would be best to talk to those two, but there’s still time.
After the last faction fight, although unofficial, I was able to carry on the power and prestige of the Korean Empire to some extent, and even received one of the imperial treasures from Kim Seong-il.
Even if I am involved in treason in a vulgar way, I am in a situation where I can somehow be forgiven and get out.
So, rather than informing those two right away, it wouldn’t be too late to find out what this guy called Orkel is trying to do and then let them know.
But it was difficult for me to move alone, so I called in a reliable helper.
‘Kim Woo-sung is really good.’
A second-year student at the academy, a collateral royal family member of the Korean Empire, and one of the best among them, he has very quick political sense and insight.
If it were Kim Woo-sung, he would realize the meaning of the words I sent through Lucas and use the Skill to eavesdrop on him.
The probability of Orkel noticing is……… Lucas used magic in front of his eyes earlier, but you didn’t notice, right? That’s the end.
As Lucas completely closed the door to the student council room and left, Orkel, who had lost all smiles remaining on his face, looked at me.
“I heard it through rumors, but…You have great connections, Namgoong Min. Are you friends with Arthur’s small head?”
“He just treats me kindly.”
“Well, I heard through rumors that Sogaju is a thorough meritocrat… Well, that’s okay. He’s not related to this matter. He’s Arthur after all.”
“It means that they do not belong to the imperial family of the Korean Empire.”
“As expected, you’re quick-witted. There’s no need to talk at length.”
Is this pure praise, or is it a warning?
But in the end, Orkel is the one who asked for my help, so even if he is wary of me, it’s only funny. If you were going to be so wary, why did you ask for help in the first place?
‘To attract me?’
For now.
Listening to what he said was the priority.
“Liam, that idiot is now excluded from Princess Ha-neul Kim’s clique. Ever since that plane where you and Princess Ha-neul Kim met, he has been under pressure to leave the clique.”
“Hmm…….”
“Actually, that’s not that important. What’s important is that Liam persevered until the end. He took on the most difficult and difficult tasks and somehow joined the faction. I think Princess Kim Ha-neul took that into account and left him behind for now. But recently there were some documents he was secretly transporting, and that idiot saw one of them.”
“…That was a withdrawal application?”
“This is it right here. It’s a copy, but…I brought it just yesterday.”
Why did Kim Ha-neul entrust an important document, a withdrawal application form, to Liam Andrew, who was about to be kicked out of the faction?
Considering the personality of the woman I met on the plane at that time──wasn’t she trying to take advantage of Liam’s earnestness?
You said you took on all kinds of dirty work, so even if you were asked to carry documents, you would do your best to complete it.
But if that is true.
“It’s a very… Foolish choice.”
“Which one?”
“Of course, it’s Princess Kim Ha-neul’s side. The idea of taking advantage of someone else’s earnestness was good, but it didn’t take into account the target’s loyalty. That’s why the withdrawal application was leaked like this right away.”
“…Well, loyalty is an issue.”
“Yes?”
“Liam brought this application to me… Because he hoped that Princess Kim Ha-neul would not be expelled.”
…… So, it is not to use this as an excuse to blackmail Kim Ha-neul to find out her secrets or to take control of her faction after she drops out.
You just took it to Orkel to prevent Kim Ha-neul from being expelled?
‘Liam is said to be a collateral branch of the Andrew family. Judging by the way she laughed at Liu the last time we met, she didn’t look that good. ‘As she doesn’t know the face of a wealthy person, it is clear that she is distant from areas such as political issues and personal connections.’
Oh, then.
“No way?”
“It’s just as you thought. He likes Princess Kim Ha-neul. He brought it here in hopes that she will like him if he can solve this problem.”
“…It’s amazing. In many ways.”
“Well, but apart from the impure motives… This is an opportunity for us.”
Us?
Are you trying to naturally impress upon me that there will be benefits to joining too? He is quite an expert.
“Fortunately, we have a small connection to the royal family of the Korean Empire. According to the source, Princess Kim Ha-neul has been chosen by Crown Prince Kim Seong-il, who is confirmed to be the next emperor.”
“Hmm.”
“I heard that you are also quite close with Crown Prince Kim Seong-il and Princess Kim Eun-ha in the special occupation class. Wouldn’t it be okay to think of it as doing a little work for your friends?”
“Hmm…”
“So, in my opinion, after Princess Kim Ha-neul withdraws from school, if she returns to the Korean Empire… How is it likely that she will be dealt with?”
“Exile, confinement.”
“Or even silence them.”
“……Have you gone too far? The imperial family’s prestige will surely fall.”
“That’s exactly what we’re aiming for. Of course, there are plenty of hunting dogs that can handle such tasks for the imperial family, but wouldn’t it be no problem to raise one more?”
“……………….”
…… He took several stabs, but this one made it clear.
“Then what do you want from me?”
“I told you from the beginning, right? I just want a brave fortune teller to tell my future.”
This gentleman, Orkel, wants me to participate in this matter.
Even if you make excuses like dots and all, in the end.
They want a fortune teller named Namgoong Min to be involved.
‘Why on earth?’
What is the good of including the existence of me?
That’s right, everyone in the imperial family knows. That I have the full trust of Kim Seong-il and Kim Ha-neul. Unusually, only the highest-ranking members of the imperial family are aware of my existence, so if they know that I am behind the affairs of the Andrew family, things will work out on their own.
All the top officials – the seven ministers, the oppressors, and the dictators – will know my name.
But there is no way Orkel would know that. In other words, my value as he sees it lies in other areas.
What on earth is that?
“…It’s such an important task that I’m reluctant to do it because I’m still young and have little experience.”
“I trust President Lily’s insight. Prince Kim Seong-il actually made a move in the student council president election, right?”
f*ck, there it was.
Because of what happened at that time, Orkel seemed to understand that my friendship with Kim Seong-il was quite high.
It was definitely too far back then……… Still, I couldn’t hold out for 30 billion.
‘In other words, I am insurance. Even if something goes wrong, this is a trick to somehow survive using the friendship between me and Kim Seong-il.’
Will things work out that well? That can’t be possible.
However, it is possible to deal with Kim Ha-neul and become the royal hound. It would be great if it succeeds, but if it fails, the entire Andrew family will be dealt with somehow.
In fact, Orkel is taking the gamble of his life, pledging his entire family.
In such a gamble, even the slightest chance is good, so if there is a chance of survival even after failure…… Of course I’ll take it.
With this, it becomes clear.
Even if I stumble a bit, Orkel will catch me.
‘Are you trying to hide this and get things done cheaply with the attitude of just getting some points?’
This guy named Orkel is quite the guy. To the point where I don’t know why he would do such a shameful thing next to Lily.
But at the same time, it was scandalous.
You were trying to take advantage of me unilaterally, right? I can’t stand this.
“So, tell me a little bit…”
“100 Billion.”
“…What?”
“It seems like Senior Orkel really wants me to do my best, so I have no choice but to do my best. Of course, I have to pay a high price.”
“……Chairman Lily, 30 billion was enough, right?”
“It doesn’t matter as long as this matter is lighter than the academy’s student council president election.”
I threw a light jab. I already know everything about your intentions, so just show it to me quietly.
Orkel also seemed to have noticed this, but Amman gave an ambiguous expression as if 100 billion was still a burden.
“Amman, 100 billion won is a bit much…”
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“What Senior Orkel is trying to do is something that requires a certain amount of karma and needs to be accumulated. Since he said he would predict the outcome of such a thing, it is only natural that he would charge a high price.”
“How about 50 billion?”
“100 Billion.”
“60 Billion…?”
“100 Billion.”
“70 Billion! I can’t do any more. Even with that, I’ve used up all of the family’s cash!”
“100 Billion.”
“80 Billion…!! This is the real limit! It’s the limit!!”
“100 Billion.”
“Okay! I’m going crazy, 100 billion!!”
“Okay, thank you!”
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“…So, you were really promised 100 billion won?”
“I also wrote a check on the spot. Check it out.”
“……It’s true. Oh my god.”
“You’re not going to kick me out again because of the debt, right?”
“I’m really sorry about that! It triggered my trauma so I’ll stop.”
“Trauma?”
“Even collateral royal family members sometimes have no choice when it comes to debt.”
The way back to base.
After joining Kim Woo-sung, who was outside the door, we chatted a bit.
Because Kim Woo-sung’s role is especially important in the future work.
“So, what do you think?”
“If Namgoong Min decides, I will follow whatever it is…”
“You think it’s a stupid thing to do, right? I do too.”
“……………….”
“So, tell me honestly.”
“…Since you say that, let me ask you one thing. Why did you accept it?”
“Hmm.”
“Of course, I know that Namgoong Min has a very close relationship with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Princess. Even if that Orkel’s plan fails, Namgoong Min will not only pocket 100 billion won but also be guaranteed unconditional safety. “
“Then isn’t it okay?”
“Instead, we will inevitably be on guard. Not to the Crown Prince and the Princess, but to their subordinates.”
“……………….”
“This is a time when the imperial power is strong. His Royal Highness will never touch Namgoong Min, but those with strong loyalty or ambition… Often end up in accidents.”
If you think about it, the first time you got involved with Eunha was like that.
Kim Seong-il considered Eunha to be his family and younger brother, but Kim Seong-il’s close associates saw Eunha as a rival to the next emperor.
Because of that, he sent her a message threatening to assassinate her, and even if he didn’t actually kill her, he prevented her from going on her official mission.
This happened to Eunha, one of the immediate royal family members, but what if I were a
Fortune teller?
Historically as well as just looking at it, if the emperor’s close friend was a fortune teller. And what if that fortune teller friend used his friendship with the emperor to make money?
Aren’t there any loyal subjects who would try to kill a fortune teller because the emperor has fallen in love with the fortune teller?
“And there’s no way Namgoong Min doesn’t know that.”
“It’s an overestimation.”
“If it was really an overestimation, I wouldn’t have been under your command like this. So, what do you plan to do?”
“Hmm.”
What are you going to do?
Of course.
“100 Billion.”
“Yes.”
“Don’t you think it’s too little?”
“……Yes?”
“I was already worried about the debt, but it ended up working out.”
Unfortunately, the deal with Orkel was only a fortune-telling.
So, there won’t be any problems even if you try other tricks, right?
“Let’s take a step.”
“…Where do you plan on going?”
“Where can I go?”
Liam Andrew.
“First, let’s go meet the person who caused the accident, right?”
How much does that blonde and tanned girl have?
Deception, and fraud.
It’s something I’ve always despised.
──Junior, life is troublesome.
──At least in my opinion, the junior is making excellent progress.
There was also a ‘senior’ who said that.
‘What can I do?’
I was planning to do my best.
…… I also pay off my debt as much as possible.