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After the emperor left, the imperial shadow group gathered together and fell silent with serious expressions. Due to Kel’Thazar’s deadly force, those around him are unable to breathe properly and are holding their breath.

Kelthasar, who had been silent for about ten minutes, slowly opened his mouth.

“There is a traitor among the insiders…some guy…what kind of guy…”

Kel’Thazar also confirmed the information spread on the Interrunner. Redgate Vortex Annihilation Plan. It was a simple plan to literally use a large mana bomb to devastate the area every 24 hours. It was an innovative way to deal with uncontrollable mutant monsters all at once, but it was also the most inhumane method. This is because it was a method of beheading all humans along with monsters.

Kelthasar sighed, not even knowing where to begin with.

“What was leaked is actually our agenda. If he received this document, he wouldn’t be a low-ranking person… But who on earth…?”

A person worthy of rebelling against the empire. Keltazarane suddenly remembered the conversation he had with Rakart, the leader of the extermination group.

– The situation is like this because the top sees everyone as a tool. If you had treated me like a human being, this wouldn’t have happened.

Lacarte’s words came out while talking about the matter of kicking out Leos. It was clearly a remark mixed with opposition to treason against the emperor.

‘That can’t be possible. Rakarte was a guy who worked more like the imperial dog than anyone else. Even next to him is the imperial spy, Faron, as his closest aide. ‘I haven’t heard anything about him behaving strangely.’

The assassination corps literally obeyed the imperial family like livestock for quite a long time, and Rakarte was an elite who led them all and successfully completed their missions every time. Faron next to him is also a spy with a weak spot for the Empire, so it is impossible to imagine that they would betray him.

‘Who are you…who the hell are you…’

However, the problem was that, except for Rakarte, the leader of the extermination team, it was difficult to find someone who had an antipathy towards the imperial family and was high enough to receive the extermination plan agenda in advance.

‘No, I thought wrong. ‘Could it be that the document was leaked to team members?’

Although the documents were delivered to high-ranking leaders, the possibility that the information was leaked to their subordinates while they were storing the documents within Distance or in their offices could not be ruled out. If we were to consider the possibility of a leak, the first thing to suspect were the personnel within the Imperial Secret Service.

Kelthasar spoke while looking at the shadow members with blood-stained eyes.

“The Imperial Secret Service was the first to receive the extermination plan than anyone else. The reason His Majesty the Emperor was so indignant at singling us out was probably because he thought that information may have been leaked from us. I’ll tell you in advance, I don’t trust you.”

Kel’Thazar pulled out his sword, raised it, and swung it towards the chest of the trembling man in front of him.

-Sigh!

As the sword sliced through his chest, red blood flew into the air. The man who was hit by the sword was in pain, clutching his body. But there was no scream. This is because he knew that if he did something that offended Kel’Thazar now, the next attack would be aimed at his neck.

“I doubt it. Why are you shaking so much? What are you so afraid of?”

“I…I just…Kel-Thazar seemed angry…”

“No, no, no. Could it be that you stole the information? It’s not that I’m afraid of getting it wrong.”

“Ma… That’s ridiculous! Um…I’m so loyal to the extermination group that I’m willing to sacrifice my life for it, but how could I get that kind of information…”

“You can find out by checking.”

When Kelthasar gestured, the knights around him quickly came forward and began dragging the man away. The man screamed and screamed as he was dragged away.

“Ke…Kel’Thazar! It’s unfair! You know me! Why am I…why am I stealing information!”

Kelthasar ignored the man’s words and ordered the knight to grab him and leave.

“He was shaking strangely while looking at me. Maybe he knows something. Torture him until he reveals something.”

“What should I do if I don’t tell the story until the end?”

“Then torture him until he dies. As painfully as possible.”

“I will fulfill it.”

As he was dragged away, the others desperately held on to their shaking hands. Belin swallowed dry saliva as he looked at the scene.

‘It’s nonsense… Why on earth…’

Rationally speaking, when information is leaked, the first to be held responsible is the Imperial Secret Service. But not only did a member of the Imperial Secret Service steal information, but they also remained here instead of running away? This is impossible unless you are trying to commit suicide.

If you judge it calmly, it was reasonable to suspect that there was a traitor on the outside rather than thinking that there was a traitor on the inside. But Kel’Thazar muttered like he had lost his mind.

“His Majesty the Emperor is disappointed in me. He looked at me the way he looked at other trash. This cannot happen. I have devoted my whole life to working for Him, but if I am abandoned by Him, I will have nothing left…”

Kel’Thazar began to shed strange tears. Perhaps because of his unusual level of loyalty, the way the emperor looked at him seemed to have shocked him.

Belin kept his mouth shut.

Kelthasar spoke while looking at the members of the Imperial Shadow Corps.

“You guys, don’t be relieved just because you haven’t been taken away right now. If you do anything suspicious, you will be immediately tortured. I will torture you several times until you answer. Even if you struggle to be killed, you won’t be able to die, and I will make you continue to struggle in pain. If you betrayed him, take your own life. If you run away, even if it means hell, I will follow you and kill you for sure.”

As the incident unfolds, Kelthazar becomes suspicious even from his colleagues. As I looked at him, memories of the past began to flood in from Bellin.

– Mr. Leos, this settlement amount is very empty.

– how much?

– It’s about 300 gold… there’s a difference… It’s money that wouldn’t have been empty if it had been sold at market price. If you look at the ledger here, the market price has been entered as a fake. It says that a 10 gold item was sold for 8 gold, but if you check the actual market price at the time, it is clearly worth 10 gold. At this point, the prices of by-products have risen even further. I secretly took 2 gold so that I could not steal it. I think I left out quite a bit this way.

– Belin, why are you suspicious of Darek?

– Derek was in charge of processing the by-products, and I was constantly checking the market fluctuations. There is no conclusion other than that Derek stole it.

– The market price may have changed suddenly.

– No…did you not understand what I just explained?

– Darek may have suddenly wanted to sell it to a merchant at a low price. And if you want to trade a lot of by-products at once for a long period of time, there are times when it is beneficial to sell them cheaper than the regular price.

– Leos…are you serious? You know that doesn’t make sense, right? Selling large-scale by-products at 20% cheaper than the market price? Are you kidding? I’d rather go and check it myself. How much did you purchase it for?

– don’t do it.

Leos looked at Belin with an angry expression, but soon calmed down and spoke again.

– Under no circumstances should you doubt your colleagues. It’s the most important thing for those of us who cross the line of fire.

– But… ignoring something like this is not trusting your colleagues, it’s stupid.

– In human relationships, sometimes you have to be stupid. There are times when you have to pretend not to know even though you know, and there are times when you have to take the loss even when you know it.

– It’s difficult to understand. And him. He was a guy who always cursed at Director Leos, but he was stealing his achievements and all…

– If I accuse Derek of his mistakes, what will happen to him?

– You will be reported to the higher-ups, and you will probably be expelled.

– okay. And the other kids will be suspicious of each other. I wonder if kids who used to dispose of things also left money in this way. Once you start doubting, that’s it. If a relationship breaks down, it can’t be reversed. My members are more important to me than just 300 gold. Derek is also my precious student.

Belin just kept his mouth shut. This is because I realized that words no longer make sense. Without answering Leos, she turned her back and headed outside. Leos spoke to her.

– I’ll fill in the money, so don’t say anything. To my colleagues, and to Derek.

– yes. I will do that.

Belin thought as he entered the room.

“It’s stupid. Isn’t that stupid? Who knows if you do it that way? For a group to function properly, we must use it in moderation, suspect when there is something to be suspicious about, and punish when there is something to punish. Pretending to be nice sucks. Why are you making me look like a bad person…”

Belin thought for a moment about Leos’ one-sided belief. If you reveal that you are a member of the Empire’s shadow group and ask Leos for help, perhaps he will accept it? Such foolish thoughts.

But she smiled and buried her head in the blanket.

‘That can’t be possible. That person will be the same.’

*

As soon as the incident occurred, Velin saw Kel’Thazar’s colleagues begin to doubt him, and he felt keenly that Leos’ past actions were not stupid.

The feeling of being suspected by a superior from the same organization was dirty and sticky.

Velin looked at Kelthasar with hostile eyes without realizing it. And, his gaze also landed on Belin.

Soon, Kelthasar quickly walked to Velin and stood in front of her. Belin flinched for a moment and looked away. However, Kelthasar did not miss that brief moment, leaned in and whispered coldly to Velin.

“Belin, why are you looking like that? Why do you make me doubt?”

Belin’s arms dropped and he began to sweat. We must respond properly. The moment you open your mouth incorrectly, you will also be dragged away and tortured.

“Belin, I tell you. Why do you look at me like that? Why are you shaking like that?”

Soon, Kelthasar quietly began to pull out the sword from his belt.