episode_0034

crackling

First, Layton’s body was burned to destroy evidence. I collected all the pistols that were at risk of exploding in my inventory as loot.

As I watched the main character burning like a bonfire, the rebels who were hiding somewhere slowly crawled out.

Johan Ragner comes up next to me and watches Layton burn side by side.

“……Amazing. I didn’t expect you to handle Chief Agent Layton Code so easily.”

John spoke in a calm voice that was not typical of an old man. His words became increasingly powerful, and it was clear that he had witnessed new hope.

Of course, I had no intention of watching this troll be happy.

whirring

Crackling

“……!”

He must have thought that I was now completely on his side, so he snatched the scruff of the neck from Yohan, who was caught off guard. Then, he tightens his grip and breaks the old man’s neck.

His body goes limp with light hand gestures, like twisting a chicken head.

Johan, who died in vain, was thrown on top of Layton. It is heartwarming to see the agents and rebels who fought so well gathered together in one place.

The rebel henchmen who were confused and unable to understand the situation also started a campfire alive with the flames I shot out.

Feng Quagwagwangㅡ

Some of the personnel seemed to be carrying explosives and even enjoyed playing with fireworks.

“Minho…? Why did you kill the rebels?”

Janey asks a question from the side. It’s understandable that she is puzzled. The reason I came to the rebel hideout in the first place and even took the test was to cooperate with them.

“The notification sound that came from the room earlier. Is that what senior Janey made?”

“No. That was the sound that came from the machine that finished the test.”

“It was a situation where I had to hold my breath and pretend there was no one inside. In that situation, they did not stop the inspection and just watched the alarm sound.”

“Maybe I was so nervous that I didn’t remember it?”

“If that were the case, they would have taken senior Janey’s test results with them when they ran away. They used us as bait to obtain the chief agent’s data.”

“……I understand.”

Janey nods her head and agrees with what I say.

It doesn’t matter whether what I just said is true or not.

If it is true, it is a punishment for those who dared to use us presumptuously, and even if it is simply incompetent, we cannot turn our backs to trolls, so we organized it.

“I thought the rebels would be different, but it seems they too have degenerated like the government.”

“I see…”

“The only person I can trust is senior Janey.”

“I only have Minho.”

Although I couldn’t achieve what I originally planned, it wasn’t a loss because my relationship with Janey became stronger.

If I lay the groundwork like this, no matter what I do, only they will trust and follow me. Now, the only true ally she has left is me.

After taking the items hidden in the hideout into my inventory, I burned down the entire building.

A building with holes in various places due to the explosion of the weapons left behind. The building, which had been standing alone in the ruins, changed to look exactly like the surrounding landscape.

Janey and I returned to the academy, leaving the rebel hideout behind in the ruin-like background.

***

“Were you attacked?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Tap… tap… tap…

Dean Graham’s fingers tap the desk at regular intervals.

I had to visit the dean’s office to report, so I sent Janey back to her dorm first with the excuse that she was injured.

‘It would look a little cooler if he had just a pipe in his mouth…’

While I was thinking about something else in my head, the dean, who had been organizing his thoughts after receiving the report, stopped and asked me.

“Did you say you heard an explosion while patrolling?”

“That’s right. When Janey and I arrived at the scene, only the burned down building remained.”

“It’s hard to believe that Layton is leaving like this. It’s a waste of money.”

Layton had already completed his report before visiting the rebels’ hideout. Thanks to this, Dean Graham was quick to understand the context of the incident.

Layton interrogates his partner, who was a spy, to find out the location of the rebels’ hideout. He was killed in a terrorist attack by rebels while investigating the location. We arrived late after hearing the commotion and killed the group of rebels remaining on the scene.

– was the main gist of the story.

“Is it fortunate that the remnants were at least eliminated?”

The dean’s eyes turned to the corner of the desk. There lay the well-grilled head of Johan Ragner.

“Although it was damaged by the fire, it is clearly Johan Ragner, one of the rebel leaders. Well done.”

“Thank you.”

It was a good thing they belatedly ripped off his burned head as evidence. Thanks to this, I was able to stop people from casting doubt on me.

But this won’t last long either.

Since this is an incident in which Chief Agent Layton Cord died, additional investigation personnel will certainly be dispatched to the scene.

Among them, there will be experts and perhaps even agents with extraordinary abilities.

If so, I might be able to find the culprit in a way I hadn’t thought of. If a report is posted saying, ‘Based on the results of the investigation, this is what Minho Moralis did,’ it is a complete lie.

You may be lucky and not get caught, but you should always prepare for the worst.

Is there anything I can’t do when I kill the main character who was supposed to be a bus driver?

“I have a suggestion.”

“Let me tell you.”

“The recent attack targeting the academy was like that, and this time, there was even a terrorist attack targeting the chief agent. It appears that rebel activities are becoming more active.”

“That is correct. Accordingly, the number of cases of hunting down spies hiding throughout government facilities is increasing.”

“It’s fortunate. But that also means that many rebel spies are active.”

Dean Graham nods seriously.

“So what do you want to say?”

“As the rebels adopt increasingly radical attitudes, there is a high probability that future attacks will occur against the country’s important facilities.”

“For example?”

“The royal palace, parliament, and research institute.”

The places I mentioned were actually the places John attacked in the original. The most important facilities that maintain the current system of the Kingdom of Halem.

There is no need to destroy all places at the same time. If any one of the three collapses, the operation of the kingdom will immediately come to a halt.

“I would like to volunteer for security duties at these three locations.”

“I will review it positively. Let’s make a decision after discussing with superiors.”

“Okay.”

After finishing the report, I left the dean’s office. First of all, this bought me some time.

Higher-ups who are more sensitive to their safety than anyone else will definitely call me. Not knowing that it was the guillotine that would bring about their downfall.

Did they say that not everyone can be the king’s barber because it involves holding a blade to one’s throat? I become a barber aiming for their necks.

Surprisingly, the response came back the very next day.

“I’ll go in.”

When I entered the dean’s office with Janey, there was another person standing inside, except Dean Graham, who was sitting in a chair as always.

“Move quickly! Are you really… not doing your job properly?”

“……”

“This was delivered as quickly as possible, Lord Irving.”

A man of a type I had never seen since traveling to this world appeared. It seems that Dean Graham is a nobleman, as he uses an honorific title.

A privileged and corrupt class that does not eat EDP-427.

I did not expect that the noble would come to visit me in person the very next day after reporting. It seems they took this issue more seriously than expected.

“Tsk… Creepy guys. I don’t like it.”

The guy who grumbled a little came towards us.

“I am Baron Anaclete Irving. I came here as your person in charge.”

“It is an honor to meet you. This is Minho Moralis, the agent.”

“This is Janey Windfield.”

The guy smiled and nodded as if he liked what I said when I said it was an honor. He is an easy guy to understand. At first glance, he is the type that is thirsty for power and recognition.

“I like this guy a little. Do you know why I came here?”

“Is it because of the escort mission?”

“Okay. An order came from the royal palace. From now on, you will be tasked with guarding the palace according to my instructions.”

Anaclet nodded to herself and continued.

“In addition to the royal family, many nobles and foreign guests enter the palace. The recent series of events should never have an impact on the palace.”

“It is a glorious mission.”

“Yes! You guys are nothing short of lucky! If you perform your duties well, I will include your name in a special report to the top.”

‘well……’

No matter how I look at it, I can’t see any way to gain favor with the higher-ups through this guy.

At first glance, it appears that he was lucky enough to be at the bottom of the nobility and thus did not take EDP-427. Even if they do something, they seem to have no choice but to inflate their accomplishments and make them look good to their superiors.

In the first place, saying something like that to someone who takes EDP-427 will not make them more motivated to work.

‘He’s not an important person, is he?’

[This is a character who did not appear in the original work.]

Look, he is the extra noble that the guidebook guarantees. If there is a rebellion, the first thing that will happen is their heads will be cut off.

If things go as planned, wouldn’t I write my name in the will instead of the report?