The 31st Piece Turns the Tables

Episode 426:

As the events of Star’s End were being unearthed one by one, the beings in the dark who had heard the news were also talking loudly.

Of course, it was not a friendly atmosphere at all.

The Kings of the Night, sitting around a round table, talked about major issues in nervous voices.

“The Star’s End project has failed.”

“Was the power of fortune so great?”

“I don’t know.”

“Isn’t the information wrong?”

Everyone returned shocked looks at the last question.

“Are you doubting his true intentions?”

“Oh no… I mean, even if it were him, he wouldn’t be able to check all the information.”

“… Even if that were the case, the mistake was on our side. So watch your mouth.”

“… okay. It was something that could not be helped. But why can’t we know how strong the power of fortune is?”

“Because they were all killed by the investigators.”

“what? “What does that mean now?”

“This is my first time hearing this too. “Didn’t you lose to Jae-eok?”

“They couldn’t even get there. “They were all eliminated by the investigators.”

“This is crazy… are you sure?”

“It is certainly. “One guy survived and hid among the survivors to see how things were going.”

“So what is the conclusion?”

“We underestimated their power… I guess you could say that.”

The kings of the night never dreamed that a mere dog from the Investigation Bureau could stop something related to misfortune.

The minions sent this time were monsters capable of defeating hundreds of ordinary soldiers on their own.

That’s because even if you stab it, it will regenerate and even if you cut it, it will survive.

“I never thought the Investigation Bureau would have that much power…”

“What kind of power did those low-ranking guys have? They were always busy cleaning up after themselves.”

“It seems it was different this time. “As if dispatching personnel in advance was not enough, we also brought in quite a strong person.”

“It’s always been the case that one or two people get mixed up in the venue. “Why have you suddenly pinned a strong man down now?”

“So those one or two people are suspicious. The people they eliminated from our side were quite fit. There was also a guy who wouldn’t die even if his head was cut off. “Those guys were all wiped out.”

“….”

“It looks like the tail that was attached to the Shanxi family was discovered and died. Umm… it’s just sad news.”

Gap… Gulp…

A large man who had been drinking a lot of wine slammed down his glass.

Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa8551114588 there?

The cup made of oak shattered.

“Things are getting really messy. “What’s going on?”

“Well, in the end, it’s not that big of a loss for us.”

“what?”

“The power of fortune was his order anyway, so I tried to get my money’s worth. It’s a bit unfortunate that the nobles in Star’s End weren’t exterminated. “The problem is… even if we don’t lose anything, they gain something.”

The bespectacled man sitting across from him spread his fingers.

“First, the Investigation Bureau may have recovered the power of fortune left behind in the legend. And through this incident, the surviving nobles began to unite.”

“Damn it… Nothing will change if all the toothless scarecrows come together, but it still seems like they gave us an excuse.”

“Starting work was something that could not be resisted. We need to face the consequences and come up with a solution. The good news is that the nobles of the Federation are arrogant guys who have not noticed any development during their long history.”

The table was round and equal.

Everyone expressed the same opinion and responded together.

However, there were some who had kept their mouths shut until now. Someone asked his opinion.

“What do you think, Goeben? “Isn’t there a way to break down their solidarity or keep them in check?”

“Hmm….”

“Goeben?”

“More than anything else, I thought… they might have caught our tail.”

“… what?”

“There is a problem with the distribution network. The Investigation Bureau suddenly began to intensively dig into the flow of the home. Thanks to this, we had to burn down several intact warehouses.”

“… I heard that… that it might have something to do with this incident?”

“Yes, they may have targeted Home.”

“Damn… that’s the worst.”

Home’s flow was, for them, the goose that laid the golden eggs that would bring them infinite wealth. In addition, if you combine all the hidden secrets, it is something that you should never lose.

“So, I guess I’d like to ask you something.”

“Do you have any thoughts?”

“All you have to do is show your strength. It’s simple. They are overconfident in their power. The momentum must have picked up just then. That’s why we come together. If they miserably crush the power they have prepared, everyone will get scared and scatter. You guys knew it in the first place. “How clever the nobles are.”

“Giggle… These are the people who will immediately run away. Okay I like this. What are the specific methods?”

“This time, we are intentionally leaking the location of one warehouse. A large-scale raid will probably take place within a few days. Originally… I had planned to lure them in and then detonate the bomb, but things in Star’s End are unsettling. It might be difficult to inflict fatal wounds with a bomb. “I plan to set a trap there and wait.”

“Who will go?”

“Ben Hugh and the kids he has with him.”

“He’s a guy with a heavy butt… that’s good. “If it were him, he would kill them all and come back smiling.”

Everyone nodded.

The strength of Ben Hugh and his subordinates elicited a reaction of little faith in them.

“understood. “Let’s just go that way.”

“Oh, and the crow emblem.”

“Tecon! “I completely forgot there was a guy like that.”

Tekon was a person who was killed by Kang Seol along with his subordinates. If he hadn’t messed with the snowfall, they would probably be here trying to figure out a solution together.

“There are approximately 167 crows-related organizations identified to date.”

“There are a lot.”

“Half of them are pseudo-groups. “They are people who practice black magic.”

“You guys are crazy. Could it be that you were bitten by those guys?”

“No, I don’t think that’s true… I think it’s one of the remaining half… but it might be difficult to find.”

“These are the guys who wiped out Tekon’s power in one fell swoop? “Can’t we be specific?”

“As you know, Tecon’s power was not that strong… If they mobilized all their power, it would be possible for more than 20 organizations. And there was one interesting rumor related to this…”

“Interesting rumor?”

“The dragon of the East has fallen.”

“You mean Hongcheon. I heard that they also planned something and went astray. Khan is hiding information, right? “Have you heard anything?”

“Yes, it is said that among the groups that helped the Dukes to stop that incident, there were those who used the crow symbol.”

“so? “It doesn’t seem to have anything to do with it?”

“… I’m just saying there were rumors like that.”

“What… that was a meaningless story.”

* * *

A few days later, Shanxi Mariju visited Jiang Xue’s lodgings.

“For now, we plan to operate under the name of the Silver Lion Association.”

“… Silver Lion?”

“One of the sacred animals of the Northern Commonwealth is the silver lion. “A noble creature walking in the snowy fields.”

Kang Seol let out a soulless response with eyes that didn’t seem to show the slightest interest.

“Ah…”

“What is that expression on your face right now? It’s very unpleasant… More than that, why is Miss Somi doing that?”

Han So-mi was also present. For some reason, Gail sent her here at the appointed time.

However, she was holding a huge crossbow that I had never seen before, aiming it here and there and saying “Poo-Shoot” with her mouth! Fu shoot! made a sound

“Push shot!” Fu shoot! “You are already dead.”

“… Somi.”

“Aha, I’m not saying he actually died. I mean, in my head. “This terminal is always thirsty for blood.”

The crossbow obtained by Han So-mi.

It is truly a waste of money.

It is said that when the box was opened with a key, a brilliant light came out in person.

It is usually tied small to the wrist, but it is said that if magic power is given in a special way, it becomes huge like that.

‘Honestly… I’m not curious at all.’

All of this is information that was forcibly implanted.

“Silver lion? That’s a good name. “My name is Han So-mi, the terminal maker.”

“Yes… yes…”

Kang Seol opened his mouth while looking at Marijuu.

“So why did you ask to see me today? “I have no plans to visit the Shanxi family yet.”

“i know. No, if it were Investigator Kang Seol….”

“The position of investigator was temporary. But that too will soon come off.”

Han So-mi said with a surprised expression.

“uh? I heard it wasn’t…”

“… Huh?”

“Gail said that?”

Marijue said this after observing Snowfall’s reaction.

“The Silver Lion Association negotiated with the Director of Investigation. Now, Kang Seol’s position as investigator is no longer temporary.”

‘… aha.’

It seemed like the intention was to pick one’s nose like this. Depending on where the power of snowfall is headed now, it will be determined whether the problems they are experiencing will be resolved immediately or will drag on.

‘But how did you cook the national anthem?’

Kang Seol asked Mariju.

“By any chance, what is your relationship with that person called the Chief of Investigation?”

“It’s your uncle.”

“… He was from a family.”

In fact, Kang Seol did not want to get close to this organization called the Silver Lion Association.

It wasn’t like I had anything to gain from them, and as people who had been working on others their whole lives, it didn’t seem right for them to try to pamper themselves even now.

After the Star’s End incident, they seemed to have become interested in Kang Seol. No, there was a lot of interest… a lot.

Although they couldn’t see his power directly, it seemed like Marijuu had probably passed it on to them.

“I… I’m sorry. “It’s a bit complicated, isn’t it?”

“it’s okay. The chaos in front of the accommodation is… something that can’t be helped. It is possible for minions to knock on your door as if it were your own home. The problem is that the item being delivered is…”

“…is it a love letter?”

“That’s what you guess.”

“how much?”

“I didn’t read it because there were too many.”

Han So-mi and Marijuu laughed at the same time at Kang Seol’s words.

“They say they are people who have lived surrounded by roses. It’s old and boring. And he probably thinks of Detective Kang Seol in a special way. “He is the prince on a white horse who saved him from danger.”

Snowfall didn’t care what they thought.

“The story gets longer. So what do you hope to gain by reaching out to the Director of Investigation?”

He asks why they are trying to make him an investigator.

“A special drug-related task force will be formed. On the surface, it is the policy of the Investigation Bureau, but behind the scenes it is sponsored by the Silver Lion Association.”

“That was a boring story.”

“Please come to the front just until we get a clue to who they are.”

“I don’t like it.”

“I knew so.”

Marijue did not look disappointed at all. It’s because I’m confident I can persuade you.

“There will be a limit to the period. “It won’t last more than a month.”

“I still don’t like it.”

“You can appoint members of the committee as you wish. “I will unconditionally accept even if you bring in someone from outside, let alone Ms. Han So-mi.”

“It’s a position I shouldn’t have held in the first place. “It’s none of my business how the committee is formed.”

Marijue’s eyes burned with desire.

“I will give you immunity. “You will be excused from any offenses committed during your mission.”

“… What do you mean?”

“Murder and other vandalism… No, since you are a big hand, you are probably responsible for the vandalism. “The Silver Lion Association will take care of all the financial aspects.”

If nothing else, immunity was a pretty good offer. If he negotiated well, he was a perfect person to work in the North later.

“How long does immunity last?”

“Shall we say that while Investigator Kang Seol is in the north…? “I plan to keep it temporarily even after work is over.”

“I like it, but I have a feeling it will get me into trouble. It would be better to move alone…”

“Wait! “It’s real from here!”

Twaaaaaaaaaaaa!

As Marijue clapped her hands, servants carrying suspicious-looking boxes came in one after another.

And they put them all on the table and walk away.

There were three people in total.

There are also 3 boxes.

“Please confirm it.”

“….”

Kkeikik…

‘Oh my…’

Snowfall was drawn to the light that flowed from the box.

It is a non-appropriation.

Probably because the boxes all had the same shape, they all looked like similar items.

‘Is the Silver Lion Society like this?’

“We were prepared to bleed as well.”

After checking all three items, Kangseol twisted his mouth.

All items were of good quality.

Great stuff for a decent level vs. 57-68.

Moreover, they were all usable in moderation….

“Where did you get this from?”

“It is an item left behind as an heirloom from our ancestors. “It is an item belonging to those who fought during the era of the Great War.”

“… okay.”

“If you want, one of these…”

Kang Seol rested her chin in thought, not thinking about hearing the story behind it.

They said that there was a clear deadline and that if the work was done quickly, it could be completed sooner than that.

However, Kang Seol decided that he would probably be held captive for a month.

One non-appropriation per month.

‘…Is this because I’m a salaried employee?’

I felt a little disappointed.

Mariju said as if she had read the change in his expression.

“I’ll give you one for starting the job, and I’ll give you one more if the job is successful.”

This really bothered me.

If I really stick to it tenaciously, wouldn’t it be possible to see the end within 15 days? A hopeful thought naturally came to mind.

Is the value of freedom truly greater than the value of two non-appropriated funds?

Kang Seol went beyond the realm of thinking and thought deeply about his own value.

The value of freedom was greater.

But right then.

Marijue said this while breaking into a cold sweat.

“Investigator.”

“….”

“Why do you think there are three boxes?”

A few days later.

Kang Seol had his jacket draped over his shoulders and his hat on his side.

– It was too much to say.

– The value of freedom is greater than 2 non-appropriations and less than 3.

– Worrying only delays delivery.

– Siaya, Dad, it’s late again today…

– Kang Seol couldn’t overcome the barrier of joint purchase by the investigators.

And behind him, three people dressed in full uniform.

“How does it fit?”

“What about me?”

“Don’t make a fuss. “It’s not that good.”

They were Karen, Karuna, and Ur, respectively.

The ability to select members of the special committee at will. Kang Seol formed the special committee entirely with his own strength.

“Indeed… they are suitable colleagues for a terminal manufacturing company.”

“long time no see!”

While Karen was embracing and talking with Han So-mi, something huge appeared in the dorm.

Coo…

coo…

“If I put this on, does that mean I can now move around as I please?”

“… okay. “In principle.”

Like Snowfall, he is wearing something that appears to be a uniform over his shoulders.

“Humans are quite tied to their status.”

It was Jamard.

Han So-mi held the crossbow and froze in place like a stone statue. This was after checking Jamard’s violent visuals.

“…No matter how you look at it, this is a crime.”