Episode 6
After escaping from the border area, I stopped at an appropriate place and reviewed the battle I had just had.
‘It wasn’t a bad result.’
It had been a long time since he had used Riverrun’s secret technique in real combat.
I wondered if there would be a mistake, but unexpectedly the Dancheongu flower sword unfolded naturally.
I guess it was because of the memory of my previous life.
But it wasn’t without problems.
‘I don’t have enough auras.’
In the current state, it was not possible to develop a continuous Dancheon lunar eclipse.
Only when you diligently raise your level will you be able to regain your former status.
“To have to work harder than now, what a dirty fate.”
When he started working in the Empire in earnest, surveillance would be a little loose.
I had to find a way to raise my level by using that gap.
As in the past, the way to grow quickly remained clear.
In the eyes of others, I was just a bastard, but in my head I was an extraordinary genius.
I think this is too self-praise, but what can I do?
‘That’s true.’
* * *
The Eastern branch of the Empire of the Landsvalger Assassins.
Because this place is adjacent to the Riverrun conflict area, it was a place where numerous requests rained down.
Busy and arduous times were scheduled, but I didn’t feel bad.
As there are many requests, opportunities to build achievements come often.
As I entered for the report, the head of the Eastern Branch of the Empire looked at me and his eyes lit up.
“You came just in time. How was the accommodation?”
“It was quite comfortable.”
“hehehe! It’s not even comparable to when I was in the 2nd grade, right?”
“Anywhere would be better than a pigsty.”
“hahahahaha! It’s not a place where you can’t live in a safe house below the 2nd level. It’s been like that before, but you’re an outspoken guy.”
“Isn’t that my charm?”
Short-cropped blonde hair, four scars on her face and sunken eyelids.
It was a terrifying impression, but it didn’t feel too burdensome.
Because the slightly light tone and mischievous eyes offset the heavy atmosphere.
Iza was the most familiar figure to the low-level agents in the Landsvalger family.
‘Code name Dusk. A skilled finisher.’
This man called Twilight has long been in charge of the final stage of a 10-year ordeal.
It seems that he has finally been able to take a position after being the training director all the time.
On Black Rin’s Island, the transcendental level was only an intermediate level.
‘Was this person Tier 3? The two steps are different, so I can’t feel anything.’
I’m on a higher level than a normal first-class agent, but I’m not on par with the branch manager.
“I’m sorry for giving you an assignment as soon as I arrived. We’re understaffed here.”
“Ah, well, everyone knows that the economy is not good these days. Originally, the company gets more requests the more it is like this, but our branch is empty. Isn’t this all thanks to the branch manager’s stormy work ability?”
I rubbed my hands comically and assumed a flattering posture.
Dusk smiled and agreed with my actions.
This man, while pretending not to be like that, is said to be weak in the way he speaks.
“Keuhmm! It’s Crow as expected. He doesn’t disappoint me. But he has his own merits. Since there are overflowing first-class missions, the promotion will be accelerated that much.”
“Oh! That’s nice.”
“Don’t be too careless. Even at the same level, missions in conflict areas are more dangerous than other places.”
“So, isn’t it a first-class mission? We have to finish it quickly and move on to the next step.”
“He’s the kind of guy who doesn’t look like an assassin at any time. Where is an agent like you?”
“I guess that’s how I do my job better. So I guess that’s why I beat everyone else?”
“hehehehe! Crazy bastard.”
Chow! Shih!
Dusk pouted playfully and tapped the pile of papers.
Then, a piece of paper came out of them and flew right in front of them.
Sreung! Chew!
I pulled out the black dragon sword and used the sword side to gently press down on the documents.
The aura on the paper was instantly extinguished by the subtle control of power and the power of the sword.
‘Wow! Seed. It was dangerous. At least, I almost used the ring technique.’
I tried to operate Dancheon Ilseom as a reflex to the impact stronger than expected, but it stopped in a hurry.
As a result of quickly changing the technique, I was able to generate Landsvalger’s unique red aura.
Then, at my response, Dusk’s eyes changed completely.
Not out of suspicion, but out of curiosity.
“I got a sword.”
“Because you can wear personal weapons from level 1 onwards.”
“I bet you spent some money? It’s such a good thing.”
“I didn’t know how to do it, so I just sold it.”
“It’s a windfall. Anyway, open the orders first. There’s something I need to explain.”
“yep.”
Fortunately, he quickly lost interest in the black dragon sword.
‘Because he is an unpredictable human being, it is a series of tensions every time he meets him. Is this thrilling?’
I let out a sigh of relief and opened the papers.
However, there was a very unexpected person on the order.
“The target is a Felton sword and a person?”
“Oh! How did you know just by looking at his nickname? He was famous before, but now he’s just retired after losing his right arm.”
Depth Charge Sword Brooks.
Lee was the vanguard of Felton, who had been attacking by leading the Knights.
I answered Dusk’s question while hiding my discomfort.
“I’ve heard of it several times coming and going.”
“Anyway, since the request came in, we’re just being faithful to our mission. Just because we’re members of the 5th family doesn’t mean we’ll judge differently.”
“Of course. This guy and that guy are the same neck anyway, aren’t they the same money?”
“Okay. With an attitude I like.”
Attached to the bottom of the order was a hastily scrawled note.
It wasn’t even a ciphertext, but it was hard to understand, so I had to ask a question.
“What is this?”
“Ah, that’s what was added today. We have to assassinate Governor Orson together. It’s a fairly difficult request for a first-class level. No, who else would do such a difficult task other than you?”
“You’re not trying to make dangerous missions by painting your face with gold, are you?”
“Uh huh! Trust me.”
“Well, I understand. I’ll give you a high grade for difficult things, so it’s not a big loss.”
“He’s a person who’s never been seen before. It’ll take some time to recognize him. I’ll give you a generous three months.”
“Yes, then I’ll get right to it.”
“Yes. Go.”
I greeted with a casual nod and left the eastern branch of the empire.
* * *
Brooks, the sword of depth charge, was residing in Fellard Autonomous District.
‘You often go back and forth between the Government General and the upper ranks. It’s true that I’m trying to do something business.’
I wandered around the area for several days and checked his location.
He had frequent meetings with high-ranking officials in the district.
“There are so many people I come into contact with, but it’s pretty regular. Does he have obsessive compulsive disorder? He’s quite crazy. This.”
When we analyzed Brooks’ every move we had made so far, we were able to find out one fact.
It was the fact that the top lords who met at the dinner table were fixed.
‘I usually meet up with Illite, Jade, and Isosu San Sangju. I’ll have to rob the guild alliance first.’
I aimed for the mercenary alliance headquarters, which was relatively less guarded than the Government General.
I tried to search the upper house office and mansion, but an unexpected stumbling block popped up.
It was because there was a fairly elaborate magic barrier and boundary magic.
“It’s a composition that would have cost money. Then there must be something important.”
Although it looked flimsy on the outside, the security in this room was much better than anywhere else in the corps headquarters.
‘It’s a bit difficult, but not to the extent that it can’t be solved. The problem is that it takes up quite a bit of time.’
Riverrun’s secret technique used most of the mana only when performing sword techniques.
However, it did not mean that he could not use the standardized magic.
Of course, the mana efficiency dropped a little.
‘Stop as it is. yap!’
I sorted out the complicated array of mana and drove it into one place.
Then, the magic barrier and boundary magic became infinitely reactivated and lost their effect.
‘Search.’
Wheein!
When I opened the search magic, the wall at the entrance was surprisingly bright.
There was a secret safe in a location that could never be found with the naked eye.
“Oh! That’s a great idea. Yes. How could a madman look for a place like this? Oh, then am I crazy?”
The safe was also in the form of magic.
Mechanical safes require a lot of hands because they require tools such as lockpicks, but the magic safe was much more convenient for me.
clap.
When I opened the door by manipulating the mana array, there was a neatly arranged bundle of papers inside.
‘This is it!’
Returning straight to the hideout, I analyzed the evidence obtained from the guild alliance headquarters.
No information has been revealed about the Governor of the Borough of Pellard, other than the name Olson.
He did not appear in public at all, meeting only in secret with Brooks.
In fact, he’s like a king in this vast borough, but he doesn’t exercise power, and he’s just a hermit.
It was honestly unbelievable.
“All the bribes I took are passing through the governor. This guy looks like a torso, but there’s no way to find it.”
No matter how much he searched through the documents, he could not reveal the identity of the governor.
It didn’t seem like I could do this alone.
‘Something worth using as a source of information… … .’
There were three most influential information guilds on the Revere Continent.
There was one guild based in Beldom National Alliance, and the other two were in the Empire.
Among them, the Discreet Guild was owned by the Landsvalger family.
I was about to investigate the empire’s trends as well, so I couldn’t use the family information guild.
In the end, I had to contact the other one with no connection whatsoever.
Recalling their identities, I left the hiding place with a fishy smile.
‘Quack! Vaillants are perfect for moderate use.’