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From the moment Jacob died, these suspicions were naturally directed at me.

If three people fought and two died and only one survived, it would be even more so if that person’s existence was still questionable.

At first, I thought of a lie that said that Yeo-po and Jay-sup had fought fiercely and were destroyed together, but that was a lie that would be quickly exposed.

Because in Jaycoop’s heart, there are traces of not only the spear, but also the sword.

If we’re not careful, suspicions could arise that Yeo-po and I joined forces to kill Jay-seop, and that Yeo-po also died in the process.

So I changed my mind.

I decided to start by boldly revealing one of the cards that I had been considering as a last resort.

-“Haha, that’s weird. I heard that Mr. Kim Do-jin killed his ally, Jay-Seop, but now… , did I hear that correctly?”

You listened carefully, so why are you asking again?

There is a look of confusion on the guy’s face that is so deep it is difficult to hide.

Of course, of course.

Not only did he hit the back of my head, but he also proudly revealed it, so how could I not be surprised?

I answered bluntly once more.

“Did you hear correctly? I killed him?”

For a moment, silence falls over the surroundings.

Han Ju-hee, standing outside of Chris’s field of vision, glares at me with a stiff face.

It feels like he’s criticizing me for doing that.

But it’s something that has to be done.

Because a perfect lie to deceive someone is one that mixes 90% truth with 10% lie.

He barely managed to control his anger.

-“First of all… , could you tell me the reason?”

But the face that was on the verge of exploding was telling me that.

No amount of excuses will ever be able to quell this moment.

There is no hint of camaraderie in that anger.

I’m just upset because a powerful card I was holding in my hand disappeared.

I’d rather have that kind of anger.

If you’re upset over losing a teammate, it’s hard to put them to sleep, but if you’re upset over losing a piece of equipment, you can just give them that piece back to you.

“Our goddess told us to do so.”

A small crack opens in the face that had been consumed by anger.

-“Goddess…you say.”

He must know what I mean by goddess.

“When I killed Yeo-bu, suddenly a strange energy came into me?”

-“… No way.”

The guy’s eyes widen slightly.

“Well, just as you expected.”

I think you figured out what I was trying to say.

“She chose me. And she said that to be reborn as a true apostle, I must kill Jacob.”

The guy asks me in a much calmer tone.

-“So you killed your comrade?”

I shook my head.

“If that were all, I wouldn’t have killed him. The power of rage… I’m tempted, but I don’t have enough power to kill allies to get it.”

It takes away a spoonful of the misconception that he is trash who betrays his comrades for power.

Then he continues with a bitter smile.

“I was attacked first. They noticed that I was chosen by the goddess and tried to kill me to gain power.”

Then he turns his gaze to Han Ju-hee.

“Hunter Han Joo-hee next to me witnessed it herself, so if you don’t believe me, feel free to ask her.”

Her longing gaze turns to me.

Why are you dragging yourself into this?

This is truly a funny story.

Isn’t it natural for people who are close to each other to help each other?

He opens his mouth, his anger suppressed and his expression blank.

-“Is it true?”

She answers his question by stepping into the screen.

“That’s true. Hunter Kim Do-jin approached to help up the fallen Jay-seop, but Jay-seop attacked Hunter Kim Do-jin first.”

I felt no hesitation or remorse at all.

She knows it too.

Since it has come this far, I have no choice but to help you.

-“There’s no lie in that statement…, I’m sorry. Of course not.”

The guy who asked and answered alone soon closed his mouth and became lost in thought.

Judging from the way he occasionally glances this way, he seems to be thinking about me.

I guess they’re weighing it.

Should I push you away, or should I embrace you and go with you?

If you think about it simply, the latter would be better, but it would be a bit of a headache for the head of the organization.

Excellent subordinates are always welcome from a leader’s perspective, but subordinates who are too excellent can sometimes be a burden.

Who knows.

Will that excellent subordinate in the future push himself out and become the leader?

I waited quietly for the guy to gather his thoughts.

I conveyed my intentions to him through silence.

It is up to you whether you accept me or reject me, and I will follow suit.

There is a saying that a handshake is the end of a fight.

After thinking about it for quite some time, he soon made a decision.

-“Okay. I don’t think Mr. Kim Do-jin is at fault for this. I’m sorry for misunderstanding you, even for a moment. And I have one thing to ask you.”

After a brief pause, he continues speaking.

-“Can you fill in Jaycoop’s empty spot?”

I am sure.

This move will be the worst move he’ll ever make, one he’ll regret for a long time.

Even if that’s not the case, I will definitely make it so.

* * *

I returned to my hospital room before midnight, met a nurse who was walking around the ward to check on the patients’ health, and then immediately called the saint on my smartphone.

-“Dojin! It’s been a long time since you contacted me.”

A saint who subtly pressures others with her cheerful voice but harsh tone of voice.

“Haha… , I’ve been busy lately.”

-“You’re busy… , could you tell me?”

“Of course. That’s why I called.”

As I answered, her voice on the other end of the phone became even quieter.

-“You mean… you just called because you had some business to attend to?”

“… … .”

That’s true, but… a chill suddenly runs down my spine.

This is clearly a sensor that was developed when he was married.

“If you only have business…, of course not.”

-“Then what?”

“That’s right… .”

He covers the microphone, swallows hard, and spits out the answer that popped into his head.

“Do you want to hear the saint’s voice?”

-“… Haha, that’s not a bad answer. I’ll give you 80 points.”

A very ambiguous score.

But judging from the laughter, it seems like he barely passed.

-“Now, can you tell me about what happened?”

I told her everything.

From working with the Hexagram executives to dealing with Lu Bu, to his rise to the position of executive in the organization.

Of course, he hid the fact that he had been appointed to the position of Apostle of Wrath.

It is also to leave it as a last resort, but if not careful, it could instill a sense of wariness in her.

-“… That’s shocking. How could you have experienced such things so soon after catching the dragon and returning to Korea?”

She asks.

-“Are you really okay? If something is wrong, I will…!”

He reassures her as if he will fly to Korea at any moment.

“Don’t worry. I’m already better and I’m just hospitalized to rest.”

-“Oh, I see. That’s good.”

The way she says “thank goodness” sounds somewhat awkward.

It felt like it was a feeling of regret… or was it my imagination?

“Anyway… , now that you’ve become a key executive in the organization, you’ll be able to steal even more important information in the future.”

Silence falls for a moment.

Why is there no answer?

While I was thinking about it.

-“The deeper you infiltrate the organization, the more dangerous it becomes.”

“Well… , I guess that’s how it is… ?”

That’s not wrong.

There is no good ending for a spy whose identity has been discovered, but isn’t it different to be caught when you are a low-ranking official than when you are a key executive?

If you get caught, you probably won’t die easily.

They will go through all kinds of humiliation to find out what you have stolen and how much you know.

Of course, this is if my identity is revealed.

-“Honestly, I want to stop it, but… Dojin won’t listen to me.”

I feel sorry for her for worrying, but it was natural.

How could I let this opportunity slip away?

When a man draws his sword, he must cut down even the smallest thing.

But even that doesn’t suit me.

The only thing he wants to cut is his opponent’s neck.

-“Please. If there’s anything you need my help with, please let me know. If Dojin wants it… I’ll put aside all my work and go.”

“…Saint.”

It was a very meaningful statement.

She is the busiest person in the world.

Even though he meets a lot of people, he never misses prayer time and takes time to participate in relief work carried out at the church to heal the wounded and sick.

If she hadn’t been an S-class hunter, she would have died from overwork hundreds of times.

It was all for world peace.

To attract the support of the wealthy, to expand the influence of the Orthodox Church, and all the while to provide for the dying in marginalized areas.

She pushed herself relentlessly, without missing a single day.

The fact that she would put everything aside and come to me means that the influence of the people in her heart has grown.

I don’t know why.

On the contrary, I thought that if my explicit relationship with Jooyeon was discovered, I might distance myself from her a bit.

-“And… , I have a name too.”

“Does that mean… .”

-“From now on, when we talk, please call me Sophia, not Saintess.”

“Uh, um.”

-“Did I ask you a difficult favor?”

“No, that’s not it.”

On the contrary, why has the distance between us decreased so much?

-“Please try calling me once.”

“… Sophia.”

-“Haha… It’s nice to be called by my name after such a long time.”

I really don’t know.