“Double spy, whose spy was it?”
– He was our spy.
Exactly, it was mine.
The paper crane repeated flapping its wings and said so.
— … First of all, I should briefly explain. Me and Yujeong were executed under the same teacher. That child was my sister-in-law. Did I mention earlier that I was originally an aspiring prosecutor? So I learned magic later than my peers.
He nodded at that.
Even if you think about it at first glance, the age difference between Evangeline and Jin-jeong was quite large.
If that was the case, the story was somewhat correct.
— … He and I were like family to each other. I was ostracized because of my very young and unusual personality, and I, who turned from a swordsman to a wizard, and was pointed at by people around me because of my late learning. Naturally, we both depended on each other.
“You did.”
― But maybe like this… .
Here she sighed a little.
This is the story of Jeongi-i… Shall we get to the point now?
Evangeline mumbled quietly.
― Actually, I wondered if I could share this story with you, and we talked a lot amongst ourselves… In a way, since you are a person who is more deeply related than us, it was concluded that it would be better to say this and be with you.
“we? If we… .”
— Ten ten. Exactly, those six people you know.
“… … .”
― The biggest reason the six of us gathered was to break the seal of the Seven Evil Orders.
she said so
And that was a fact I was well aware of.
In addition, Lee Myung-jun, who was originally their focal point, dies long ago, and most of the rest die when Minerva’s seal is released.
Evangeline, who is talking to me now, was also destined to die horribly later.
― The World Tree incident that occurred a few days ago, the aura sensed at that time was definitely one of the Seven Evil Species. For some reason, he was immediately silent, though.
“… … .”
Ahn Joo-hyuk was definitely there.
If so, it was more reasonable to think that a certain amount of the story flowed into her.
I was naturally nervous and listened to her story.
―Then, after receiving information that something strange was being sensed within the realm of the World Tree clan, an investigation team was dispatched… I was already blindfolded. I don’t know what it is, but you or the new head of the household must have done the work, right?
I didn’t answer her right away.
It was the car that was arranging what to say about how to respond to her openly talking about this.
– Thank you very much.
“… I beg your pardon?”
― Within the association, thanks to this incident, it seems quite embarrassing, but in the first place, we didn’t care what the association was. Rather, it means that you have destroyed one of the Seven Evils on your side and made sure to dispose of it, right? For us, it is not enough to say thank you again and again.
As Evangeline said so, she cleared her throat and cleared her throat.
As a result, the paper crane fluttered and flapped its wings.
―Anyway, this is a suggestion to the head of the World Tree clan through you… If it’s okay, can you arrange a meeting with us?
“What is this meeting for?”
― Of course, it is an encounter related to the Seven Musical Orders.
“… Until recently, the clan was monitored and people were planted inside and even received intelligence… After saying that, I’m here to ask for your cooperation, right? You’re a lot thicker than I thought.”
At my words, the paper crane stopped flapping its wings and landed on the table.
– Of course you will pay the price. To the point of forgetting the annoyance that you, the head of the family, and your family are feeling.
I shook my head at her words.
“Then what are you going to give me so that I can forget the anger I am feeling?”
– What do you want from me?
“What can you give me?”
– Anything I can give.
At that, he looked at the paper crane and nodded.
Then, there was only one request from the beginning.
“Tell me all the stories related to Jeong-Jeong Jin. Big Watch, Urea… Without missing anything.”
– That’s how it comes out.
She replied as if she expected it.
What should I start with… After muttering for a moment, she carefully opened her mouth.
― Urea is not only an educational institution, but also the home of wizards. That’s why it was a place where factional battles were particularly prominent… There is a force that almost put an end to that faction fight. At the forefront of that force is Isaac McDowell, who came today.
“And?”
― We had information that Isaac McDowell had a deep connection with the Big Watch, a class A criminal organization. So we decided to put someone on our side to dig up his information.
“That’s what Jin-Jeong is saying.”
– right. Because there were few wizards who were as capable and talented as that child.
Above all, the child was young.
She muttered as if adding.
― Naturally, I became his disciple at Urea, climbed up to his assistant and assistant, and then to the position of the youngest professor. Thanks to him, I got close enough to Isaac McDowell to be with his four disciples.
“You said you were a double agent, so what information did you leak?”
― The association and the information of the six guild masters including me.
The paper crane groaned and fell.
– Remember? The previous raid at the academy. Then the guys came here too. However, I told Jeong-i that all six of them came to visit, and I made him tell me that they had dug a trap on our side. Thanks to them, they escaped without any damage.
“… … .”
— … again, what I can’t tell you, but there have been several times where information was deliberately leaked to the point where this company suffered losses.
She let out a small sigh.
– I don’t know if I’ll curse you for being dirty… The Red Case, the Thorns Cross, The Big Watch, and other criminal groups confront and contain themselves. Some of the reasons are that they themselves cannot tolerate each other, but others encourage them from the outside.
“You mean now.”
– right.
she agreed.
― But the Red Case was torn apart due to internal strife, and the Thorn Cross Society is almost completely destroyed. In this situation, I needed a way to suppress and contain the power of the Big Watch. Thanks to this, the burden on Jeong-i has only increased.
“Did you step on your tail because of that?”
— … First of all, I think so. I don’t know how or in what way it was discovered. But anyway, it was discovered that Jeong-i was a spy, and he was removed by them.
There was the sound of a popping and grinding of her teeth.
– The child was beaten to death.
With those words, I could tell who had removed the jinjeong.
Dmitry, he was clear.
“… … .”
Dmitry.
His ability is a heterogeneous ability, and it can be seen that it is similar to, but different from, the Red Case’s water tank leader he has faced in the past.
When he activates his ability, he is placed alone in a space called the Octagon, where he cannot use any mana or abilities, and must fight only with his physical abilities.
In many ways, it was an ability that was reminiscent of the man who was the leader of the water tank.
However, the water tank leader’s abilities are limited in scope and apply to multiple targets.
Instead, there was a breaking law that said that as long as you stay far away, you can get out of the scope of your abilities.
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On the other hand, Dmitry’s ability only applies to one person, but when one of them is activated, he can’t escape until one of them is knocked down.
In addition, Dmitry was a villain at the top of the class in terms of physical ability, and above all, he was a man who had a high reputation as a martial arts fighter even when he was not a talented person.
To subdue him, he had to either take the player before he could use his ability, or he had to crush him with pure physical ability.
And, as far as I know, it was only Jin Ye-seul who could do the latter.
In a word, it was the end of being dragged into his space.
If so, it would have been unreasonable no matter how much the plan was.
– It’s not just a plan. The red case found in past raids, and the graduates found after disappearing… They were all beaten to death.
Several of my subordinates also died in the same way.
Evangeline muttered quietly as if adding to it.
I don’t know if it’s a bastard or a b*tch, but I’m sure I’ll tear him apart.
— … Well, I lost less compared to what I gained. Thanks to you, I was able to obtain very important information.
“Is this important information? What else is that?”
She hesitated for a moment at my question.
– I can’t say this. If you want to know more, please listen to it later when you talk with your headmaster.
“… I’ll tell you the story later. But don’t expect too much.”
– That’s enough.
Evangeline, who had spoken up to that point, said, “Whoa,” and took another breath.
— … So, I’m going to attend the funeral of the girl tomorrow. Are you planning to go too?
“Yes. I heard that you were asked to attend separately.”
– okay… Maybe we can meet there.
The paper crane roared and fell.
I looked up to see if the time had come, and I heard a quiet, contemplative breathing sound.
― As for Myung-jun, and for Ye-jeong.
She muttered like a lament.
– As well as that person… I owe you a lot.
Because it was the price that I agreed to tell you all there.
Having said that far, she left me with these last words.
― Paper crane, I think it would be better to fold and carry one more besides this one.
The person who created this communication method using this paper crane was none other than a plan.
With those words, the magical reaction felt by the paper crane disappeared.
I silently followed her advice and folded another paper crane and put it in my arms.
Next to me, Laune was silently stroking me with her roots as if encouraging me.
* * *
– Cheeky things.
After hearing my story, Yeeun Lee muttered like that.
For a moment, I was surprised at how cold the voice was.
― You dare to weigh the difference between the association and this place? I’m going to do a lot of tinkering there, and now I’ll come and pay the price for pretending I don’t know anything… ? it’s not like it
Yeeun Lee muttered like that and asked me.
― Jihyuk, who said that to you?
“… This is Evangeline Lohengrin. But, sir.”
– Jihyuk, wait a minute. Can’t you wait just a minute?
With those words, the phone hung up.
When she got the call again after a while, she was strangely gasping for breath.
– Whoa… .
Taking a rough breath, Yeeun Lee asked me quietly.
– What do you want me to do, Jihyuk?
“What does it mean?”
― Do you want me to cooperate with them?
She spoke quietly, as if explaining in a clear pronunciation that I could easily understand.
― There is no reason for us to cooperate with them. As the woman said, the Association confidently conducted an investigation while conducting a group, and on the contrary, we only found our weakness, and I knew that the breath of six guilds, including her, was behind them.
“… Then I heard that there was a person inside.”
– right. Even though I thinned it out, it kept coming out like an earthworm. This is unavoidable, but… Jihyuk, it’s okay if you don’t have to worry.
because it’s already been dealt with.
She let out a small laugh.
―Anyway, it pays for itself. Whatever it is, it is not a story that benefits us very much. After all, we have enough reason to tear them apart. Of course, fighting with them will make you more comfortable in many ways… .
Yeeun Lee muttered quietly.
― I can’t accept that you dared to tell me this story through you.
I don’t think even the seeds will work for me, so I’m approaching you secretly.
Dare, dare.
―I can’t forgive my clan for having done such a dirty trick. Whether they know it or not, Ji-hyeok, who inevitably becomes impatient when it comes to the Seven Evils, is playing with your earnestness.
“… … .”
Moments later, the sound of someone terrified and startled came over her phone.
Along with him, there were fragments of calls to call a doctor, saying that her hands were bleeding, and calls to call people quickly, saying that the room was a mess.
But Yeeun Lee didn’t care about them at all and waited for my answer.
– However… If Jihyuk thinks you need a fight with them, you can bear with them. Of course, that woman, Evangeline, would have to come all the way here and show her sincerity with the price she was talking about.
So what would you like to do?
I answered her.
“I think it’s necessary to go through it even though I know it.”
— … … .
“… There’s a good chance that Minerva, another Seven Evil Species, will be unlocked soon. To stop him, you need to gather all the power you can. And they and the guilds they lead are definitely a huge force.”
– I see.
She muttered as if she knew.
― Alright then, why don’t you make time to visit her later?
“Would you like to meet in person and talk? No, more me?”
– That way, face to face with each other. First of all, both of them have a position… Most of all, I’m the one who regrets it, so I’ll say thank you by saying that I’ll figure it out no matter what.
Yeeun Lee, who had been talking up to that point, exhaled.
He even let out a small laugh in the blink of an eye.
When I asked what made me laugh so much, she replied to me even though it wasn’t a big deal.
– No, just… I think Jihyuk naturally includes me and my family in what you think of as ‘us’.
It’s just because I like the choice you made.
She murmured like that, and then she saw… ‘ he asked me out of luck.
– But isn’t it class time now? Are you still taking service classes this time?
“no. It’s not… .”
Paper cranes rustled in their arms and made a sound.
I looked around and answered quietly.
The place I was in was Jin Ye-seul’s hometown.
It was also the place where Jin Jeong-eun’s funeral was held.
“It’s a funeral home. An acquaintance died.”
– ah.
At that, Ye-eun was silent for a moment.
– Uh, um… Shall I call you back later?
She looked at me with respect and asked if I was embarrassed.
I quietly hung up the phone saying thank you if you do.
“… That’s great.”
After hanging up the phone, I looked around and muttered like that.
Even if it was a national coat of arms, it was hard to think that it would be so splendid and large-scale.
The procession of mourners from afar was to the extent that anyone who didn’t know saw it as if there was an event or something.
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Once again, I thought that Jin Ye-seul was a gold spoon, and it was time to walk to the place where I had promised to meet Jin Ye-jun.
― Ah, I must have roughly cremated and asked for a moderate number of people to be invited to the funeral.
“… yes?”
I couldn’t help but stop at the voice I heard in my arms.
paper science.
The paper crane was rustling.
However, this voice or magical energy was not Evangeline’s.
no way… .
“… Jeong-Jeong Jin?”
– Oh, it’s been a while.
paper science.
No, Jin-jeong looked at me and muttered calmly.
― I’m glad you look healthy.