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Madagascar branch of Sumimoto Corporation.
There, two middle-aged men were facing each other.
“Mr. Son, did you hear about all-mining?”
Kenzo Takagi, the branch manager of Sumimoto Corporation, was the first to get lucky.
“Oh yes, of course. Madagascar is all over the place right now, isn’t it?”
Son Young-seok sipping coffee and accepting his words.
“Isn’t that a bit too laid-back? Seeing that they met President Andrea, it’s obvious what they’re aiming for.”
“Kenzo-san, in Japan, warlords failed a coup d’etat, didn’t they?”
“Why are you asking that all of a sudden?”
“It was successful in Korea. This is a more backward country than Korea at the time, so don’t worry too much. I know it well from firsthand experience. How powerful the military is in a poor country. You put the first button on wrong.”
He then spoke about the results of the script for the Madagascar military side.
“It turns out that General Racampo is in the position of sticking with the contract in the name of the country, unlike President Andrea. Perhaps if you lobby, you will be able to achieve your will without difficulty.”
“That’s good news. But, no matter how scarecrow President Andrea may be, he won’t step down easily. If it comes out as a media play, he’ll be quite concerned.”
“Isn’t it enough to dismiss it. If it is not possible to attach a proper justification or frame it, it will be fine.”
“Then what will the next regime do? If we choose a person like President Andrea, this may happen again, but if it is a person who fits the taste of the military, it would be like admitting a coup. Isn’t it obvious that the people will also protest?”
“So, no matter how much I think about it, there seems to be no way other than former President Ark. We use him to make a person with a strong relationship with us transfer the power and recommend it to the military.”
“Come now?”
“At that time, I didn’t know that the person to be set up as a shield in the military was President Andrea.
Takagi Kenzo opened his mouth with a sigh.
“Even if you find it, will former President Ark obey him?”
“Power is harder to quit than drugs. As a human being who has tasted it once, if you convince him that he can win the lottery by mentioning the military, he will fall over. Where is he now to lean on?”
“Well, it’s like a fugitive, so it must be frustrating right now.”
“So Kenjo-san, please take a look. I also made a request to the South African government officials through the diplomatic line, but they don’t listen at all.”
“The public authority does not work, so where do you ask to find out?”
“South Africa is a country where the influence of the shadows is greater than that of the sun. Please move the Yakuza who have entered South Africa with the power of the Sumimoto Group. If you use that, you will find them.”
“Hmm, okay. I’ll call my head office, so wait.”
Son Young-seok showed a satisfied smile.
South Africa was the surest and fastest way to move the dark world.
***
“How about Edward?”
Jackie asked me after seeing President Andrea.
“I think it’s good for me too. It’s credible that he tried to meet with former President Ark in his own way, and that even if things went well with us, there would be no unfair trades.”
“But about the former President Arc. We said we would take over as Edward told us, but is there a way? President Andrea asked a military company and couldn’t find it…”
“The man who fled to South Africa is the country with the highest crime rate in the world.”
It is the richest country in Africa, but ironically the most dangerous country.
This is because of underground resources, including diamonds.
The world’s leading criminal gangs entered the world thanks to the minerals that made them prosperous, but the corruption of politicians added to the insufficient government system.
Thus, they bribed politicians to neutralize public power, then illegally amassed wealth by selling drugs and extorting minerals, and inducing poor South Africans to engage in subsistence crimes.
In a word, it has become a hotbed of crime.
“There is a saying that when the sun goes down, even passersby turn into robbers. So I will ask the Dark World.”
“Oh, maybe?”
“Yes, the Triad. If you ask them, they will find you no matter how tightly you hide it.”
I immediately called Yang Ah-gwan, Sanju of Sinui-an.
“Chief Yang, this is Edward Jean.”
– Teacher Jin? It’s been a long time. Did you stay well?
The two of us exchanged greetings briefly, and then went straight to the main topic.
“It’s no different, I’ve contacted you because I have something to ask you.”
– Say anything. I will help as long as I can.
“Is Shinui-an already in South Africa?”
-They mainly go out around Hwajadu.
It is a term that refers to the Triad sect that uses the speaker.
“Then the two bosses would know better?”
– I’ll change the phone when I’m by your side. Talk to me.
Soon after, Du Mun-jung’s voice came over the phone.
– I am Dumunjeong, sir. How have you been? ha ha ha.
“Yes, boss. Are you okay?”
– Thank you for making me comfortable. Yeah, we’re talking about South Africa. What’s going on?
“I need to find a person in South Africa, so I’d like to ask you a favor.”
-If you look at what the teacher is looking for, it doesn’t look like an ordinary person, but who is it?
“This is the former President of Madagascar, Arc Navalomanana. I disappeared after exile in South Africa, but I can’t find it.”
– If you go into hiding after exile, are you being protected by the government?
“I’m guessing so.”
– I see. Please wait as I will find out and contact you. It won’t take long.
“Thank you, boss.”
-Don’t just say it. When do you serve a drink? Because that’s it.
“Haha, I’ll invite you to Australia soon.”
I hung up and looked at Jackie and Lucy.
“Lucy.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Just stay here as you have been doing until now and continue to take on volunteer work.”
“All right.”
“Jackie is going to South Africa with me. I have to bring former President Ark.”
I’ll have to do some sightseeing before I get a call from the Triad.
I heard that Table Mountain in Cape Town is so beautiful.
***
-Tatatata.
The scenery seen from the helicopter is truly a spectacle befitting of the 7 most beautiful scenery in the world.
There was a city facing the sea and gathered together, and a uniquely shaped mountain as if the top had been cut with a knife in the background.
As the weather was just right, the fog softly covered the surroundings, creating a more fantastic production.
That was the time to appreciate Table Mountain.
– Chichik, Mr. Jean. An international call has arrived. May I connect you?
“Yes, please.”
A familiar voice came out of the headphones I was wearing right away.
– Sir, I found the person you asked for.
“Already? Wow, that’s really short.”
– What did you say? I can’t hear you well. Why is it so noisy there?
God, even with headphones, the sound of helicopter propellers seems to be heard as noise.
It’s fine when talking to the captain or Jackie, but it’s because it’s long-distance communication.
“Boss, please send a text message. It will be difficult to talk on the phone for a long time now.”
– Text? Okay, I’ll send it right away.
I checked my phone and gave my instructions.
“Captain, let’s go straight to Johannesburg.”
– Chichik, yes.
***
Takagi Kenzo frowned as soon as he answered the call.
“What did you do now?”
– Those who came in contact with former President Ark said it was all-mining.
“Ha, if you’re late, All Mining started looking for him around the same time. How did you find him before you?”
– It has been confirmed that the Triad has moved.
“They’re not the Chinese, but the Australians moved the Triad?”
-That’s right. It also moved directly from Hwa-Hap-Do, the core sect of Hwa-Ja-Doo. On the African continent, they are more influential than us.”
“I don’t know because it’s a clan influence, so it’s not that Inagawakai doesn’t have the ability as a result!”
– I have nothing to tell you.
In response to the dry Yakuza gang member, Kenzo Takagi asked in an annoyed tone.
“Okay, did the All Mining guys leave?”
-no. And judging by the circumstances, it seems that former President Konde Ark is preparing to leave.
“You mean you’re moving?”
– It looks like it will move with all-mining rather than a base.
Takagi Kenzo’s mouth was dry for a moment.
If that brief meeting moved him, it means that you persuaded him.
If so, I had no choice but to say that he was thinking of transferring power to President Andrea.
“Stop it, block it! Don’t let him leave South Africa before we go!”
-If that happens, from our point of view, it is no different than a triad and an all-out war. Is there no reason to stop it?
“What is the cause of the thugs! I can’t understand the situation right now!?”
– It’s impossible in my line. Then I’ll cut it off.
When the call was cut off unilaterally, Kenzo Takagi immediately contacted Japan.
It was the hotline of Jiro Kitano and Oyabung of Inagawakai, informed by the group headquarters.
“Chairman Jiro, my name is Kenzo Takagi from Sumimoto Corporation.”
-Oh, Kenzo-san. I heard you’re doing a great job in Africa. What’s going on?
“It’s no different…”
Takagi Kenzo began to briefly explain the situation.
The point was that South Africa’s triad would get in the way and that former President Ark should not return to Madagascar.
-Hmm, the triad of South Africa must be of the Hwajadu line…
“I did say that the president’s organization members said it was harmony.”
– Heh heh, it’s them again.
“Yes? Again?”
-Nothing, I had some minor clashes with those guys in Macau a while back…
Kitano Jiro paused for a moment and then continued.
– Kenzo-san.
“Yes, Chairman.”
– Talk to my South Africa branch and we’ll take care of it.
“Thank you, Chairman.”
-But the method will be a bit drastic.
“Yes? What is that…”
Takagi Kenzo frowned at his ominous premonition.
-You just have to make sure that Arc or some kind of gentleman doesn’t go to Madagascar, isn’t it? By the way, the same goes for those Australians.
“Yes, I do, but may I ask what the method is?”
– Simple. Wouldn’t it be better to cut off the leash on both sides?
“……!”
Beyond the extreme, a creepy look ran down Takagi Kenzo’s back.
-I’m going to tell the kids to crash the plane they’re going to ride on, so don’t worry about anything from now on. Isn’t the president supporting our organization to do this kind of work?
“Well, isn’t that too risky? If it turns out we’re behind the scenes, it’s going to be hard to get behind.”
– That’s why I told you in advance that it was radical. And don’t worry too much. If it is buried in the sea, it will be difficult to find evidence or anything.
“still……”
-If there is a better way, Kenzo-san should talk to you.
“If we just mobilize the members of the organization to take it out…”
-Hahaha, do you know that Triads and Yakuzas are just thugs? Shouldn’t we have a justification? If you want to work without a justification, it’s this flooring that leaves no evidence.
“……”
Takagi Kenzo’s eyes fluttered to and fro.
That moment.
-Kerham, then I know that the Sumimoto group also agreed, so I will proceed.
With a sign of displeasure, Kitano Jiro unilaterally hung up the phone.
“Billion! Hello!? Chairman, Chairman!”
I called him late, but there was no answer.
Takagi Kenzo could not erase his anxiety as the situation unfolded as if the Sumimoto group had ordered him.
‘Are you okay? It will be fine.’
He kept repeating in his head the fact that they were experts.
But strangely, my heart did not calm down.