Solo Swordmaster

#659. Because it’s not difficult.

The standard of a country is usually a people’s sovereign territory.

So, what criteria define a nation?

Is it only nationality?

The law may not.

However, in reality, the standards people think are more numerous and diverse than that.

A tradition that holds vengeance sacred.

A nation seeking freedom.

A culture that pursues aesthetics, etc.

On the other hand, those who have learned all of these things from an early age are considered the same people even if they are of different nationalities.

Even if they were born in the same country, those who have learned different traditions and cultural nationalities cannot mix together.

from that point of view.

The Russian Khanate was a country of revolution.

Since the collapse of the Russian Empire and the founding of the Soviet Union, revolution has been their pride.

Considering that, it was not surprising that the Revolutionary Army still remained in Russia after the failure of the last revolutionary government and the Demon War.

It wasn’t…

No matter how much it was, there was even a faction that was actively using black magic.

It was a sigh for Limon, who had been drinking here just a few months ago.

But Yekathrice just laughed.

“What are you doing brother? The Revolutionary Army has the Revolutionary Army.”

“If that’s the case, I have nothing to say.”

Since Sergei, who was the spiritual leader of the Revolutionary Army, was a dark wizard.

What’s strange that there are people who sympathize with him?

Limon clicked his tongue as he watched Yekathrice giggle and looked back at Bachemenski.

“So what else do you know about the Counter-Revolutionary Army?”

“Sorry, but I don’t know the details. Just…”

“Just?”

“…there is a place that is presumed to be their base.”

“Where is that?”

Now, it seems that there is an interesting story.

Looking at Catherine with an interesting expression on her face, Bachemensky hesitated for a moment.

And the moment he opened his mouth after a brief hesitation.

Limon made a strange expression.

Ainsha blinked.

From the face of Catherine.

the smile is gone

“…it’s a gulag.”

* * *

To a leader of a country, those who dream of a revolution are a threat and an insult in their very existence.

A revolution is to overthrow a country.

This is because it completely denies the leader’s policy, government and power.

That’s why dictators respond more harshly to revolutions.

from that point of view.

Catherine was clearly a dictator.

It was because they created a national surveillance system and operated a secret police to capture all the revolutionary soldiers and put them in a labor camp called Gulag.

But what if there is a revolutionary army based in that Gulag?

It’s not just an insult.

It’s a complete mockery of her, the Great Khan of the Russian Khanate.

“Huh.”

nevertheless.

Catherine still laughed.

Even the mischievously curved eyes.

Even the raised lips.

because it was

However, no one could regard her smile as the same as before.

That smile that didn’t even move like a stuffed animal and silver eyes that were cold like ice were telling me that it wasn’t a smile.

“It’s a funny joke that the revolutionary army based in Gulag is active.”

“I’m sorry, but I’m serious.”

“okay?”

At best, I gave him a chance to make amends with a joke.

With a deep smile at Bachemensky’s prompt reply, who did not show any sway.

Yekathrice asked again.

“Can you bet on that with your life?”

“no.”

“….”

“But it is very likely.”

There is no evidence.

However, as someone who was an officer in the Revolutionary Army, it was definitely possible to judge.

Limon asked quietly in place of Catherine, who narrowed her eyes even more when she saw Bachemensky talking seriously.

“If the revolutionary older brother is so assertive, I think there must be some basis for that.”

“There are several.”

“For example?”

“They made contact with me too easily while I was imprisoned in the Gulag.”

No matter how good the revolutionary army is at avoiding the eyes of the government, there is a limit.

In particular, contacting Gulag’s prisoner is dangerous enough to risk the life and death of the organization if discovered.

Nevertheless, the counter-revolutionary forces made contact with Bachemensky in the Gulag too easily and several times overtly.

That would be impossible without insiders.

No, it was not an easy thing to do even if there was a person involved.

“Above all, if it was before, there are definitely gaps in the current Gulag.”

Due to the collapse of the revolutionary government, both the revolutionary army and the pro-revolutionary faction were arrested, resulting in a rapid increase in the number of prisoners.

On the other hand, the vacuum created by the recruitment of high-ranking officials, including the Silver Dragon clan, as a result of the revolution.

result of the combination of the two.

The Gulag was gradually creaking.

Thanks to all sorts of automated systems and credible trust in them, the problem just didn’t come to the surface.

if you noticed that.

It was quite possible that the counter-revolutionary forces, which had been pursued relentlessly by the government, aimed at Gulag.

“Is it dark under the lamp?”

“Because no one would imagine that the revolutionary army is operating from Gulag.”

“surely.”

It seems that there is a point.

Limon nodded.

Looking at him, Catherine rolled her eyes like a sister-in-law seeing her brother who sided with his wife instead of her.

“Are you agreeing with that absurd statement too?”

“Because it’s common for prisons to become training camps for criminals.”

How humans are affected by the environment.

A minor offender, of course.

Even ordinary citizens become infected with crime if they live in a place full of criminals of all kinds.

How much more would it be if the revolutionary army was teeming with gulags?

In a sense, it was the best place for counter-revolutionary forces to spread their radical ideas.

“Above all, you’re the crazy princess who said that we should keep all possibilities open to this investigation.”

“….”

There is no credible evidence.

But as long as there is no reason to deny it.

It’s something that can be checked, and it’s a natural thing to do as a ruler.

At the end of looking at the calmly speaking Limon.

Yekathrice laughed.

“…well, that’s right.”

seems to have changed his mind.

Growing up for a while.

She continued with a grin on her face as if she had become rather amusing.

“Come to think of it, there’s nothing wrong with that. As they say, it means that the counter-revolutionary army can be wiped out even if only the prisoners of Gulag are eliminated.”

“How are you going to do it?”

“That’s right, we should mobilize all the children and torture them. Or just execute them all.”

“Don’t talk like a devil, crazy princess.”

“Hmm, does that mean I’m cruel?”

wearing a mischievous smile

Yekathrice whispered lightly.

“Or do you mean that my proposal is also attractive to you like the devil’s temptation?”

For a moment, look at the silver-haired girl smiling single with her face in front of her nose.

Limon snapped his fingers.

Fuck!

“ouch!”

“Don’t talk nonsense, even as a joke. Isn’t the revolutionary older brother terrified?”

“Were you serious?”

“…”

Aaah!

In the middle of Yekathrice, with a red bump on her forehead, rolling around.

“I’m sorry, revolutionary brother. He probably didn’t have any malicious intentions, but he’s doing it because he’s crazy, so please understand.”

“I am okay.”

Bachemensky smiled bitterly.

throwing the country into chaos.

Even the drinker was resurrected.

As long as I heard that a counter-revolutionary army who even wants to use black magic might appear and operate from Gulag.

It was only natural that Yekatrice, the dictator of the Russian Khanate, would react radically.

Knowing that fact, Vezemensky had kept his mouth shut about the counter-revolutionary army until now.

However, unlike Limon, who was considerate of him, and Yekathrice, who groaned while clutching her forehead, the white-haired girl listened to the conversation in silence.

Ainsha didn’t notice Bachemenski’s notice.

I just asked bluntly.

“I want to know if I can contact the counter-revolutionary forces.”

“…You mean you want me to dig up information about the legacy of the Dark Dawn from within.”

“That’s right.”

“It is definitely the best way.”

From the beginning, the Revolutionary Army was an organization that had endured by hiding and running away from Okrana and the KGB.

Among them, it was not immediately possible even for the Silver Dragon clan to thoroughly uncover the counter-revolutionary forces hiding deep in Gulag.

from that point of view.

Ainsha’s proposal was unusually reasonable.

An aide to Sergei.

A high-ranking member of the revolutionary government.

Nevertheless, even after the revolution failed, Bachemensky, who was not appeased and volunteered for the Gulag, is considered Sergei’s successor.

If he joined the counter-revolutionary army, he could have been given an executive position right away.

“But it will be useless.”

Even so, I saw him shaking his head.

Limon licked his lips.

“Are you suspicious too?”

“There is no reason for me to suddenly change my attitude, having been refusing contact until now.”

Bachemensky sighed.

From the beginning, the Revolutionary Army was a point organization.

As each region is active separately, it was basic to be vigilant even when contacting other colleagues.

But what if you respond to contact again?

They would welcome it with joy, but instead, it was obvious that important information would be thoroughly hidden until trust was verified.

Because even you would have been

The problem is that because of that, it has become difficult to contact the counter-revolutionary forces now.

How to contact the counter-revolutionary forces and dig up information about the legacy of the Dark Dawn.

when everyone is worried

Yekathrice, who was grunting, raised her hand.

“I have a way!”

“Dismissed.”

“why?!”

“Because if you’ve heard it, it’s obvious that it’s crazy again.”

“Isn’t that a bit too much? Even though I’m a lot crazy, sometimes I say useful things.”

“Isn’t it a problem if you only do it sometimes?”

“Would you like to hear it? So…”

In a disapproving gaze.

Yekathrice spoke of the ‘method’ she came up with with a very confident face.

and after a while

Limon asked shyly.

“…Are you serious?”

“You’re not in a position to cover this and that, are you? It’s the surest way for now.”

“Hmm….”

He put his chin on his chin and pondered for a moment.

Limon reluctantly nodded.

“I’m sure it’s possible.”

“Yes, even from what I hear.”

“Amazing. It’s a surprise. I never thought Yekathrice could offer such a common sense opinion.”

“Huhuhu, admire this unnie a lot.”

Bachemensky, of course.

Even Ainsha muttered something unexpected.

Yekathrice, who was elated, smiled strangely.

“By the way, brother, do you know this?”

“What else?”

“To use this method, my help is absolute.”

“…so?”

“It’s not that great, I just wanted to ask you to do a few favors in return for all your hard work.”

“Are you saying you want to hear your sister’s voice again?”

“No, other than that.”

Ainsha, who had blatantly disliked it, tilted his head upon hearing that, and Limon also made a puzzled expression.

That Yekathrice refused to hear her sister.

Then what do you want?

As the two of them looked at each other suspiciously, she slightly turned her head.

And make it visible only to Ainsha.

said with a slight wink.

“Don’t worry too much brother. It’s not that difficult.”

“Is it because of your mood that those words feel more ominous?”

“Um…maybe?”

“…”

“In that sense, I have something to ask you first.”

what is so enjoyable

single single smile

Yekathrice opened her mouth with a face full of anticipation and playfulness.

“You know what the most manly thing in the world is?”