Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 288



287 – Fake_9

For Yukina Ishihara, what is happening now is both expected and unexpected.

To be exact, I had expected that it would grow in this scale at some point, but the timing was just too soon.

“I guess you’re still not ready.”

What was his goal?

Wasn’t it to open the door and do ■■■■ to ■■?

However, to open the door, you need three keys to break the seal.

And the political and social foundations for accessing the location where the door is must be established.

Not only that, but to change the opening location from ■■■ to ■■■■, you need so many materials.

However, neither the key, the foundation, nor the materials were properly assembled.

In that case, it would have been right to downplay the incident rather than expand it.

No matter how outstanding an individual may be, even if he possesses special abilities and can use several S-class heroes as tools.

Because it is impossible for an individual to deal with the world.

There was no need to fan the flames of the incident and put the world on alert.

That is why, in his regression up until now, he has been patient and patient, preparing the foundation for opportunities and doing so again.

‘That’s why I made this case bigger.’

What was the reason that he secretly led Inazuma to attack the Holy Empire Information Department?

What brought Inazuma and Elizabeth Hudson together?

What was the reason for dragging out Taylor Marvel, who was missing, and leaking to them that there was a secret power?

Isn’t it because, with the experience gained from dozens of regressions, he was convinced that this incident would not be made public and that there were secret forces trying to open the door?

Because his time is limited.

He did this because he could waste his time efficiently and still make a profit.

If you push too hard, you might end up going back to square one, either going berserk like before or taking your own life.

So that you can gradually apply pressure and give up on your own as time approaches.

So that he can remain in perfect condition.

and…

“But you’re making a big deal out of the incident.”

Later, when time has passed and a foundation has been established, the keys have been secured, and connections have been made, it would be natural to do things like this.

In some ways, this was no different from self-destruction.

Of course, he won’t be identified as the mastermind behind this.

But the eyes of the world will be on the door and the security will become tighter.

I don’t understand why they increased the difficulty level when there is already a shortage of time.

“What is the reason?”

That is why Yukina Ishihara was troubled and troubled.

It was a consideration that arose from the belief that he would not have done something like this without any plan.

But no matter how many times the clock turned, no plausible answer came out.

This time, it was a different experience even among dozens of regression experiences.

So what I’m saying is that we have no choice but to make predictions and forecasts.

The information I had available seemed to be insufficient to explain the current situation, and my eyes were closed to seek out new information, so no information came in.

So I went out to physically gather information, but he didn’t make any moves.

It was as if everything had been done and all that had to do was wait.

Doubts, suspicions, and curiosity grew.

It was around that time.

[Should I just keep waiting…]

A voice rang in my mind.

It was a question from the villain alliance’s ragtag group that was being used as a water tank.

“Yes, please stay there.”

There is nothing for them to do right now.

If so, then continuing to wait…

“atmosphere?”

A lightning bolt struck Yukina Ishihara’s head.

Now that I think about it, that’s what happened.

Taylor Marvel and the S-class heroes were put on standby to watch the situation.

Expansion, not publicization and minimization of the incident.

The forces in the dark.

The direction in which events progress.

Not sure.

However, I was almost 90% sure.

This is a trap.

And the target is.

“Oh, you were targeting me.”

A solitary cell in Hakushiri.

[While the claims of the Holy Empire and the Eastern Alliance are at odds, the two countries agree to accept the G10’s mediation proposal. The Hero Association headquarters…]

Yukina Ishihara smiled, oblivious to the loud TV noise coming from afar.

It was shortly before the Hero Association’s investigation team and its leader, Chelsea Ronde, arrived in Okinawa.

**

“This is JBX of the Donggun Alliance. Chelsea Rondo, can you tell us what the Hero Association thinks about this incident?”

“This is BBE of the Holy Empire. Which side do you think is correct, the Holy Empire or the Eastern Alliance?”

“This is the Cheongseong Ilbo of the Republic of Korea. There is a story going around that Taylor Marvel and Elizabeth Hudson went missing in an attack by the Eastern Alliance’s Inazuma and Kensei. What does the Association think about this?”

As the Hero Association’s Investigation Team and its leader Chelsea Rondo entered the main gate of Hakushiri.

Reporters who had been waiting inside rushed in, shoving in their microphones and flashing their cameras repeatedly.

“I will let you know once the results of the investigation are out and sorted out.”

Chelsea Ronde kept a smile on her face despite the storm of reporters and silently walked into Hakushiri like an explorer exploring a remote area.

“Just a moment, Chelsea Rondo. Do you still have questions…”

“I’ll take your questions later.”

“Does that statement mean that the association is still unaware of this incident?”

“I know this is confidential.”

“There is a story that Chelsea Rond contacted a high-ranking official of the Holy Empire before coming to Okinawa. Regarding that story…”

“It is groundless.”

However, the reporters did not back down and continued to pressure Chelsea London even more.

“It’s daytime. It’s so shiny.”

And Sarah, who was secretly watching the scene through the window on the upper floor of Hakushiri, opened her mouth and gasped in surprise at the flashes that kept going off.

“Sarah.”

“Why, oppa?”

“Open the curtain and come here.”

Even though she had activated her skill and erased her presence, I stopped Sarah’s actions just in case something happened.

“But last time, you said that if I did everything you told me to do, I could play as I pleased today…”

But Sarah was adamant.

I wonder if you’re still holding onto what we talked about last time.

‘I can’t help it.’

There’s something I need to do right away as time is running out.

If you play like that, there’s a good chance that problems will arise.

There is no choice but to appease him.

“I’ll show you something better later.”

“Good thing?”

Sarah turned her head and tilted her head.

“You know the fireworks we showed over the ocean last time? I’ll show you that again later.”

It’s more like a fleet battle than a fireworks display, so it’s hard to show it again.

Of course, there is no set time, so I think we might see each other again sometime.

“Fireworks? Really?”

“Really, really.”

Sarah’s eyes sparkled at such a simple trick, and I simply nodded.

“okay.”

Only after making that promise did Sarah draw the curtains and run towards me.

“Good job, Sarah.”

I gently stroked Sarah’s head.

He didn’t forget to smile as if he was proud of me.

‘That’s why you shouldn’t leave any self-consciousness behind.’

It is unfortunate that we have no choice but to compromise due to time constraints.

“lol.”

Sarah smiled bashfully as if she was pleased with my caressing, whether she knew my true feelings or not.

**

“You said you called…”

“Oh, you can sit across from me.”

Hakushiri 2nd floor guest room.

Chelsea Rondo opened the door and gestured to Lee Seong-hyeon as he came in.

“all right.”

Chelsea Ronde smiled, as if to ease the tension in her expression.

“You can make yourself comfortable. I just want to check a few things.”

“Oh, yes.”

“hmm.”

Chelsea Ronde, who confirmed that Lee Seong-hyeon had taken his seat, looked through the document that his subordinates had compiled with information they had received from the Hero Association, the Holy Empire, and the Eastern Military Alliance.

[Lee Seong-hyeon, a second-year student at Laplace Academy and president of the Academy’s student council…]

Brief personal details and history.

[A trip alone with Amanda (Elizabeth Hudson)…]

Why did you come to Okinawa and why was you at the center of the incident?

From noble mtl dot com

[…so I think I may have some information, but it doesn’t seem to be relevant to this case.]

And the overall results.

Lee Seong-hyeon seemed to have no problems at all.

Of course, it is impossible for the intelligence agencies of the powerful countries, starting with the association, to have gathered and investigated information carelessly.

There were some unusual things, but they weren’t related to the incident, but rather the hidden stories of the S-class heroes of the Holy Empire or the peculiar tastes of Lee Seong-hyeon sitting across from me, so I didn’t have to worry about them.

‘But I still have to check.’

Okinawa Incident Investigation Unit of the Hero Association.

Chelsea Rond’s talent as the head of the investigation was simple.

The ability to distinguish between truth and lies.

To be precise, if the person responding to Chelsea Rond’s question thinks that what he or she is saying is a lie, the area around that person glows black, and if he or she thinks that what he or she is saying is true, the area around that person glows white.

So Chelsea Rond put down the document she was holding and gathered her mana in her eyes.

“Then let me ask you my first question. I understand you were investigated like this last time. Is there any information you didn’t tell me then?”

And the question.

‘Nothing special, I guess.’

Chelsea Rondo asked the question, but didn’t think much of it.

“doesn’t exist.”

The answer I heard in my ear was saying that it was nothing special.

‘I guess so…’

but.

“…”

Black.

I looked up at him and saw that the area around his body was glowing black.

It was shining so brightly that not even a single ray of light could enter.

Just looking at it made me feel nauseous.

“No, to be exact, it should disappear from now on.”

Lee Seong-hyeon’s smile.

His smile was certainly beautiful, though.

“What are you─”

A situation that is incomprehensible.

But one thing was certain.

One thing that is dangerous is that.

“I’ve wasted quite a bit of time so far. I have to go quickly so as not to be delayed.”

But I couldn’t take any action.

“Ugh─”

Before I knew it, my mouth was blocked by his hand, and something white was crawling up behind me.

“Your eyes look good too. So I’ll write well for you.”

And then the lights went out.

That was the last time Chelsea Ronde could move his body with any self-awareness.