Cracks you can’t hide (1)
The never-ending war and the suffering of the soldiers.
“… … and drugs.”
Cheolreuk-!
The papers that had left my hands in an instant were scattered loudly.
The man cheekily tossed the report away and gave a fishy smile.
“Funny.”
The arrogantly lowered eyes and the arrogant attitude. However, I couldn’t find the slightest dissatisfaction in the appearance of the attendant arranging the reports that had fallen to the floor.
He didn’t know what would happen if he wrongly offended the man in front of him.
“When did this intelligence come in?”
“It was about two months ago, Your Highness.”
“okay?”
f*ck!
“… … big!”
Coudangtang-!!
The attendant’s body, pushed away by the man’s kick, stopped only after knocking down the chest of drawers.
Because of this, the painstakingly organized reports were scattered on the floor again.
However, there was no emotion to be found in the man’s expression as he watched.
“Leiden del Carrot, that bastard was distributing drugs to the soldiers… … Why didn’t you report something so important right away?”
“that… … However, it took a long time to verify the authenticity of the intelligence.”
The attendant, who had endured moaning, explained calmly.
The 4th Prince of the Commonwealth Empire. It was not easy to believe that such a person was distributing drugs to soldiers in his country.
Even so, the man’s heart was already twisted.
“Surely I should have told you to bring me information about the bastard right away?”
“… … That’s right.”
“Are you trying to judge something like that with your own judgment?”
“… … sorry.”
“A sick bastard.”
… … Tsk.
The man clicked his tongue and crossed his legs.
It was very similar. The figure of that attendant with his head bowed. And the behavior of the 4th prince who behaves as he pleases like a puppy for a day.
“so? You must have figured out the truth of that great spy, right?”
“… … Yes, Your Highness. We confirmed that drugs were indeed being circulated on the frontlines according to intelligence.”
“I mean that.”
The man’s mischievous smile deepened.
Even though I didn’t like this situation, it was very fun.
“Certainly, it would have been impossible with only the power of the 4th prince. No matter how hard he was, he couldn’t have broken through the strict security and distributed drugs without anyone knowing.”
“Yes, I guess… … .”
“I bet Obama condoned that.”
okay.
The part I didn’t like was there.
Why is His Majesty being swayed by that incompetent bastard?
For the 4th prince who is at the end of the line of succession to the throne… … Even with the risk of drugs… … !
‘Everything he tried only gave birth to side effects… … !’
Even so, the unknown favoritism and trust are completely incomprehensible.
Knock!
The man’s fists were clenched so hard that they turned white.
The drugs alone were daunting, but the situation outside the empire was also not so good.
Esteban appeared unscathed despite the relatively recent trade sanctions, mocking them.
Rather, they tried to keep the empire in check by clinging to the gods, and recently, taking advantage of the intensified war, they even occupied the land of barbarians.
What about Arendelle?
At best, the barbarians who were going to be dispersed there lost their way due to their heavy rainfall, and they all flocked to the empire.
Maybe that wasn’t enough and noticed something… … .
Even in conversations with the empire, it is consistent with a squeamish attitude that has never been seen before.
‘If I had stepped forward, the situation would have ended right away… … !’
Two lumps of earth that could be crushed with one hand. I couldn’t understand this situation itself that was swayed by something like that.
So, the intelligence that came in now was very satisfactory.
“How would Obama react if he found out that drug-related issues were exposed?”
“You will greatly respect the 4th prince for not handling the matter properly.”
“Yes, this is information that can shed light on his incompetence.”
The northern frontline was in a situation where it was being pushed back without knowing the bottom and the end due to the side effects of excessive drug use.
And with this happening… … It was clear that the countless failures and side effects accumulated so far would make that groundless belief disappear.
“Khehehehe.”
The man let go of his twisted legs and sneered.
So what happens after that lost trust and favoritism disappears?
“The trust that should have been given to me will be given normally.”
Man, Ruinel del Carrot.
… … It was said that, as the first prince of the Federation Empire, an opportunity would come according to the natural order.
The first prince asked with a satisfied smile.
“Who sent this? If you want to know this in detail, you should be at the level of the commander-in-chief, the Duke of Belial, right?”
“I did not reveal my identity. It just called itself a crow and left behind a magic orb capable of communication.”
“You’re cheeky.”
However, the first prince who said that did not feel the slightest bit of displeasure.
No, it was rather embarrassing. In the sense that such a competent person is trying to buy favors.
‘At least better than those incompetent guys.’
“Well, okay. Whether it be a crow or a peacock, as long as it helps me.”
… … Did you say you left a communication tool?
It’s been a long time since you’ve made yourself happy, so it’s a natural duty as a person sitting on a throne of dignity to praise you for that achievement.
“Let’s put in communication. I will have a conversation with that crow myself.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
The first prince tried to sit down and feign indifference.
But I was so excited that I couldn’t stand it.
What benefit will the crow ask next?
* * *
While looking out the window, I suddenly muttered in the empty office.
“The crow is here.”
Crow was never a metaphorical word.
But it’s not really that the crows have arrived either.
It might be a metaphor for someone else, but it meant that it didn’t apply to me, who already knew the identity.
“thank you for the invitation.”
A ghastly voice and a grotesque reflection in the window.
The bandage covering his face over his black suit was a very impressive man.
… … John Hedwig.
It was present in the office as if it had been there from the beginning.
Of course, I wasn’t the one who couldn’t notice the movement.
“Your order from the other day was carried out quite splendidly.”
“I just jumped on the floor.”
John Hedwig mobilized his underlings to circulate drugs in the northern part of the Commonwealth.
Of course, the effect is outstanding.
The drugs that had already been distributed to the Imperial Army were eating away at all of them.
After occupying the land of the barbarians and returning, the aftermath remained.
“Well, from the looks of it, it looks like you’ve earned enough to be satisfied with.”
“Is there any?”
A grotesque voice leaked out of the boy’s mouth, as if the wheels of a carriage were creaking.
Are you satisfied? I don’t know if I didn’t know because I sold a lot of drugs I got for free, but I must have earned enough money to crawl like a dog without complaint.
It was clear from the fact that he came here without saying anything.
“As you’ve probably already heard, they finally took the bait.”
“It must have been too sweet a lure to ignore.”
I then turned around and stared at the guy.
“To the extent of ‘directly’ contacting an unknown person.”
From noble mtl dot com.
“That must mean it was urgent.”
“It could be because he’s just an idiot with a strong desire for recognition.”
Whether it’s building a cooperative relationship based on trust, or it’s just intended to be used.
It didn’t matter that in the end they trusted the information we gave them.
“… … In that case, you should take advantage of it yourself.”
While watching the 1st prince, who was impatient with power, bite the 4th prince.
‘Not bad.’
I slowly savored the memory while holding a wine glass on the desk.
The memory of the day when this exciting operation was first planned.
-If possible, add one more to it, right?
– What do you mean?
-Well, the plan to ruin them.
Did you say there was something that came to mind?
At that time, George pointed out the succession structure of the current Commonwealth Empire and explained it.
-Your Highness said that the 4th prince would become the next emperor.
-The emperor’s heart must have been inclined already.
-If so, the princes above him must be dissatisfied.
Confidence biased to one side only.
… … It must have been. The other princes are feeling dissatisfied when they see the emperor pushing the 4th prince even though all the previous operations failed.
-In addition, they are taking advantage of the current situation in which drugs are distributed under the leadership of the 4th prince. By leaking information about it to other princes, narrowing his position.
-I mean, let’s put the distribution of drugs to the underworld on them as well.
– After that, you just have to fight slowly from behind.
Let it turn into a muddy fight.
So that at last both sides are wounded and both are exhausted.
Like that.
– Hoo.
It wasn’t a bad operation for being rushed.
No, even if it was improvised, the place where it came out was the head of ‘George’ after all.
It was safe to say that at least that trick had already been completed.
-If that’s the case, the person who will leak that information must be decided.
– Ruinel del Carrot.
Suddenly, George’s eyes met.
He’s the most greedy for power, but has solid support and is a maniac with a disparate personality.
It suited the purpose of the operation perfectly.
‘Now what gift should I give him?’
Get out of your mind again.
I waved my wine glass and smiled.
The eyes reflected in the glimmering red liquid were smiling coldly.
… … that would be nice
I started jotting down something on the paper next to my wine glass.
Then he handed it to John Hedwig, giving instructions.
“This is the next gift from the crow.”
“okay. Can I check it out?”
“of course.”
After my permission was given, he checked the contents of the paper.
yet.
“Kuh, kuh, heh.”
He exhaled in a voice that didn’t know whether he was laughing or crying.
“great. It will be a nice present for them.”
Squeak-
“Then, let’s go.”
With those words, John Hedwig’s body disappeared into the shadow of the moonlight.
It was a very strange movement, as it had been before.
I looked at the liquid in the wine glass and began to empty it slowly.
‘It’s a nice gift… … .’
It really will.
It must have been very threatening news, at least to the first prince.
The moonlight, which had been hidden by the clouds, was revealing itself sadly.
* * *
tooth support-
“… … .”
The first prince, who finished the communication, shut his mouth.
It was a stiff expression, as if trying to determine the authenticity of the content.
The word prudence did not suit him, but now he had to.
“… … Isn’t what I heard wrong?”
“Ah, I guess… … .”
“Leiden del Carrot, he was secretly training soldiers?”
New intelligence that the 4th prince is training private soldiers.
It was also said that it was a hidden force that was not even informed by the emperor.
The first prince checked the expression of the attendant and his facial muscles trembled.
“… … I can’t believe it.”
I couldn’t believe it at all, but it was also hard to ignore.
There was only one reason for the individual prince to raise his troops without notifying the emperor himself.
‘Are you prepared for the eventuality?’
In case a prince other than himself is installed as the crown prince.
… … No, it meant that I would use my hands to prevent such a future from coming.
‘This cheeky bastard… … !’
The first prince’s tightly clenched fists turned white.
I could already vividly feel the boy’s ambition in my head.
The attendant who saw it said cautiously.
“Your Highness, this information needs to be handled with care. It’s too important to believe with just one spy… … .”
“I know, so shut up.”
“… … .”
The attendant bowed his head and took a step back.
The first prince replied with a growl and bit his lip.
“Where did you say the place where he secretly trains troops is?”
“It was called Panir Forest in the South.”
“Yes, Southern Woods.”
His eyes flashed with urgency at that thought.
It was because the relaxed voice that came over the communication aroused an unknown sense of impatience.
“Send someone to verify the authenticity of the information. You have to move quickly so he doesn’t notice.”
The moment I had already heard that information, all I could think about was verifying its authenticity.