Episode 114 Who is she? (2)
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It was a pity that the only person I could contact was Cecilia Valerie.
Not a very trustworthy person.
However, this was the person who would know the best about Jinjo, so it was an inevitable choice.
“I want to know what kind of relationship went back and forth between Mercury and Jinjo.”
“It sounds as if you are convinced that Jinjo is the culprit.”
“Isn’t it natural?”
“Of course, the evidence is sufficient. I think I can think so too. However, the real culprit in this case is not Jinjo.”
Jinjo is not the culprit.
If so, then he’s simply being taken advantage of.
By nature, Jinjo is by no means a great person to be taken advantage of.
Is it possible that something like this is happening without you even knowing it?
With the intervention of a third force?
There was so little information that it was difficult to make a judgment on my own.
“Then who is the real culprit?”
“The most likely suspect is Hilda Werpel.”
If it’s Hilda Werpel, you’re the villain in charge of the brain of the Somnium Liberator, right?
I never dreamed that that person would intervene here as well.
There was no such story at all.
It seems that there were more incidents involved than expected.
As all I know was based on the main plot, I had no way of knowing about these minor, unmentioned events.
“Does Hilda have any reason to intervene in this case? I am not very good at judging.”
“If you have already reached the relationship between Mercury and Jinjo, you will know the answer. You said it like you already knew Hilda, didn’t you? Think again about her thinking.”
“Psychometry?”
“Then the answer is obvious, isn’t it?”
“ah… !”
Now I feel like the discomfort has been relieved.
Obviously, Jinjo has the ability to control the target that has absorbed his blood.
However, if this was done to dominate someone, it would be an ineffective method indeed.
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Most of the people who absorb their own blood are the unspecified majority of ordinary people.In contrast to having to go through cumbersome work, the income will be close to a meaningless level.
So, when I thought that Jinjo had planned this, I thought, ‘Do I really need to do something like this?’
It’s going to be used everywhere by controlling civilians who can’t even fight properly.
Of course, if you control a sufficient number of people, you can use it for propaganda, and simply use it as a meat shield to protect yourself from heroes.
However, didn’t he see with his own eyes that the amount of blood was so small that he could not even properly exercise his control?
Perhaps this is why people who have absorbed the Jinjo’s blood lose their minds for a while, and nothing happens even if they lose their minds.
It’s obviously under the influence of dominance, but since he doesn’t want to rule directly, it’s a phenomenon that happens when the link with the soul is temporarily cut off.
The problem was that these seemingly useless behaviors turned into meaningful processes from the moment Hilda intervened.
Clearly, there is a limit to what can be read with psychometry.
Of course, if he reached the peak of his ability, he could extract all kinds of information, but as far as I know, Hilda’s psychometry was not that great.
I’d rather show that I’m much better at fighting.
However, it is a different story if the target of using Psychometry is Jinjo’s blood.
Because it was a kind of spirit medium-like object that was directly inhabited by the mind for a short time.
There is bound to be a lot more information that can be obtained.
“It was just to get information.”
“Right. In fact, I know that Hilda has a significant stake in Mercury and is in a position to intervene in the operation of the company. It might be cumbersome for Steven, but Hilda just needs to retrieve the items and get the information, so it’s super easy to access various news.”
“Besides, Mercury is famous for its luxury goods, so there’s a good chance you’ll get high-quality information. Most of the consumers will be in the upper echelons.”
“Exactly.”
It’s definitely an extraordinary idea.
It’s like blowing your nose without touching your hand.
However, there are still doubts about it.
It is understandable that Jinjo will be used to gather information.
However, if this happens externally, Jinjo will take the blame for the crime, and he will be arrested soon, right?
I don’t know why you’re using such a one-time use of a valuable informant.
Along with that, I couldn’t understand Cecilia’s attitude either.
Jinjo is not directly responsible for it, so why do you even contact me, a stranger, to discuss this matter?
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My head started to get complicated.“I don’t know how things are going. I wonder why Cecilia-san contacted me.”
“It’s simple. Hilda’s purpose is to imprison Jinjo, and my purpose is to kill Jinjo. It may seem like a very insignificant goal, but the results you get through it are vastly different.”
“How are you different?”
“The exact purpose is unknown, but Hilda is moving on the premise that Jinjo is captured in the first place. But, you can’t. Steven has to kill himself with my own hands.”
“Why?”
“The first reason is for me to take over the real power. If Steven gets caught by a third party intervention, the truth that proves the legitimacy of the Valerie family will disappear, and then all sorts of bastards will surely gather to take the place of temporary head of state. You can maintain legitimacy, and you can prevent that from happening.”
You’re trying to stop me.
I have a job.
“The rest of the reasons?”
“We need to get rid of the parasites of the family that stole Steven’s blood. If another hero team catches them, it is clear that the investigation will end by imprisoning them in a circuit breaker-class prison without considering these details. No, you wouldn’t even want to know. But for me, it is a necessary task.”
“Things are usually not complicated.”
“Finally, I have to cut the line of Jinjo with my own hands. We can’t let such a cursed ability become a symbol of the family.”
He is a man of great ambition.
It felt a little strange because I had never seen a person who struggled so much to achieve that ambition up close.
“I barely understood it. But I don’t think that’s a reason I need my help.”
“no. I need. Both you and the people around you. All we need for the plan is you, Priscilla Carlyle, Aina Mitsuru, and Hyeonu Chun.”
Because even me is not enough, everyone around me?
Of course, it is undeniable that Jinjo is very powerful, but it’s not like we’re planning a game raid, and it requires so many people.
“Can you tell me why?”
“In order to suppress Jinjo’s regenerative power, we need Priscilla’s ability and whitening. There’s absolutely no way you can stop it from regenerating by smashing the torso. However, if it is a white flower that is very effective against all organic matter, it will be a pretty strong countermeasure.”
“understand. Keep explaining.”
“It is not the victims who were involved in Mercury, but the blood relatives who received a large amount of Jinjo’s blood are hiding here and there. To release them from their lockdown, we need Aina’s mind control abilities and Chun Hyeon-woo’s ability to handle blood. If Aina takes control, Hyeonu Chun draws out the transfused blood.”
“Then it’s over, isn’t it? I don’t see any reason why you need me.”
“All of the above are just paving stones. It has nothing to do with killing Steven directly. But, if you’re dealing with a red managlaive that’s known to be soul-damaging, you can inflict a deadly blow on Steven as well.”
It was a huge plan.
It even seemed to have been designed for quite some time.
It was so complex and detailed that I couldn’t believe I could say it right away in one sitting.
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Moreover, the justification for doing so was sufficient.However, that was only Cecilia’s point of view.
It was not a reason for me to be involved in the plan.
“I understand the situation. The plan also seems to have a high rate of success. It’s convincing enough, but that doesn’t seem like a compelling reason for me to engage in such a risky thing.”
“Are you saying you need a risk allowance? Do not worry. There are still many people in my family who follow me, so I can protect them from being scratched. Also, if this case goes well, we, Valerie, promise to be your strong ally.”
“I don’t think that’s a reason either.”
It seemed true that the plan needed us.
Because it seemed that he was trying to convince me somehow.
However, this case was not on a scale that could be taken lightly.
It would be better not to participate unless there is a compelling reason to do so.
“It’s not that simple. If Steven’s notoriety continues to rise and is captured, in the worst case Hades could be freed. It’s true that it’s to satisfy my self-interest, but it’s also just in case.”
Suddenly, what is this again?
When it comes to Hades, you’re talking about the guy who’s locked in the Destruct Orbital.
Why is he being released?
“What does Hades and Jinjo have to do with each other?”
“Recently, public opinion about Jinjo is changing. It’s not the mainstream opinion, but some say it would be better to release Hades, which is not very dangerous, and to lock Jinjo there.”
“I don’t think Steven is that dangerous at all. Comparing yourself to Hades is not funny.”
“So that’s the worst. I don’t think Steven is ever at that level. However, someone is artificially manipulating public opinion to make it look that way. To get Hades out.”
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Maybe this was the reason that Hades was released in the original story?It’s not just about timing.
Hades immediately joined the Somnium Liberator after being released from Destruct Orbital.
Considering that Hilda intervened in this case, it was a pretty plausible reasoning.
If this is the case, you need to think about it to some extent.
“… Having said that, I’ll think about it. However, you should reconsider once again about the compensation. We are only cadets. I don’t know how much Valerie’s protection means, but even taking that into account, I think the risk pay should be much higher than this.”
“like. There’s still plenty of time, so I’ll give you as much time as you want. I hope you get a positive reply. We will discuss remuneration on our side as well.”
“Then go in. Thanks for the suggestion.”
“Next time, let’s talk face to face. we.”
The long call is over.
To be honest, I have no idea.
Because it was an incident that was too deep for my level to handle, I couldn’t even think of what to do first or who would be of help.
In terms of intelligence, Leon is the best, but in this case, it will be difficult to seek his help as Leon is a competitor.
Nihilis is a villain on the surface, so it would be impossible to help directly in this case.
I will welcome you
Who should I ask for help in this case?
I’ll just have to think about it all night long.
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