Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 291



290 – Fake_12

Now, no matter who investigates, how, or where, there is no way to obtain correct information.

That would be the case because I was the one who primarily cleaned up this incident, and secondarily because the intelligence services of the Holy Empire of America and the Allied Forces took the lead in stealing information that was favorable to their countries and destroying information that was unfavorable.

Of course, since it is human-related, there are times when things can go wrong, so I can’t say that there aren’t things that were overlooked without knowing.

In that case, if Anzor cuts Chelsea Rondo’s face, it’s over.

So no matter how hard the investigation team works, how many reporters rush in, and how many governments join in late, the truth about what happened here will never be revealed to the world through this investigation.

But there have to be results.

To bring out the troublemakers, to guide this work in the direction I want, to convince the onlookers. There may not be any truth in it, but the so-called results had to come out in some way.

‘That’s exactly the result I wanted.’

However, it is not possible to investigate for a day or two and conclude that this is the whole story of this incident.

If that were to happen, it was clear that the Holy Empire, the Alliance of the Armies, and other countries connected to those two nations would also question the results of the investigation.

“What do you think, Chelsea Ronde? Do you think that the Donggun Alliance is the mastermind behind this incident?”

“Nonsense, a conspiracy by the Holy Empire. The Eastern Alliance is absolutely the Holy Empire…”

“This is Yoshihara from JB Entertainment. I heard that Chelsea Ronde met with a high-ranking official of the Holy Empire last night…”

“This is the mark of CYT. Chelsea Ron─”

“…”

That’s why Chelsea Rond. No, Angelo had no choice but to do the physical labor of inspecting and investigating crime scenes with the eyes and tail of a civilian tow truck driver, a reporter, and an informant from each country.

Because inspection and field investigation performances are an ideal means of buying time.

Of course, no matter how much time it took or what kind of performance was shown, if you raise your hand for one side, the other side will make a fuss saying that it is a lie.

That wasn’t a problem, because there was a way to solve it.

[As you can see, Chelsea Rond, the head of the Hero Association Headquarters Investigation Team, is at the scene of the incident…]

[What do you think? Do you think that the disappearance of the S-class hero was the work of the Eastern Military Alliance, as announced by the Holy Empire?]

[It’s a difficult story to tell, but this time…]

As the news returned from the scene to the anchor’s seat, I picked up the remote control and turned off the TV.

I watched TV to see how the mass media reacted to the performance, not because I couldn’t see her.

“Did I bother you?”

It was also because guests had come to visit.

It was Tachibana Rie.

“What’s the bother? I didn’t rent this waiting room.”

He responded to her, who appeared from behind, as if nothing had happened.

“That’s true.”

Tachibana Rie nodded and sat down a little further away from me.

Silence fell.

He also took a small breath for a moment and looked at Tachibana Rie.

“so?”

“So that’s why?”

“You must have come for a reason. Surely you didn’t come because you missed me and haven’t seen my face in a while.”

“Haa. That can’t be true. And I’ve been thinking about it for a while now. You, you seem to have a strange sense of pride in your face. There are many people with faces like yours in the Donggun Union. Don’t act so shameful. It would be even more embarrassing for me, who goes to the same academy and class as you.”

“I just asked if you came because you wanted to see me. If that’s what you felt.”

He shrugged.

“you…”

Then Rie Tachibana let out an “euh” sound.

It’s because she doesn’t know what I mean.

But that’s okay anyway.

“So what’s going on?”

What I was curious about now was why she, who had been unable to leave Hakushiri due to the investigation into the incident and had rarely vented until now, had shown up now, and why she, who had pretended not to see me even when we ran into each other, had approached me.

Of course, she is just a by-product of the main story.

So there is no need to worry about it since there is no factor that can ruin the plan or anything. But anything big can go wrong because of something small.

It’s like when a plane has to make an emergency landing because one tiny screw is loose.

Anyway, when I continued to ask, Rie Tachibana hesitated for a moment, then opened her mouth.

“…It’s nothing special. It’s just that I’ve been stuck here for a long time, unable to go anywhere because of the investigation. I just wanted to talk to the people here.”

“Story. Then, why don’t you go and talk to Yukina instead of me? As far as I know, we’re not close enough to have a leisurely chat, right?”

“I’d like to do that too, but for some reason, Yukina-chan is locked in her room and won’t come out. But it’s not like I can force my way in just to talk to her.”

“So, since I’m the only one left through elimination, you want to talk to me even if we’re not on good terms? I didn’t know you were someone who could handle loneliness so easily.”

I stared at Tachibana.

Although she beat around the bush, after exchanging a few words, I could guess why she was talking to me.

It was information.

I’m anxious, so I’m trying to get information, no matter what.

I thought I would be abandoned by my father due to a series of mistakes and end up being used for political marriage.

The incident had gotten bigger and bigger, and now it was too late to even use her for political purposes. It seemed clear that she was struggling to survive, as she intuitively felt that she could be used as a scapegoat at any moment.

“Well, there’s nothing I can’t do.”

“then…”

Tachibana looked relieved.

Maybe he thought I was listening to his story.

But there was nothing I couldn’t do, and no reason I had to.

What if my plans go awry because I don’t talk to her?

No matter how I looked at it, it wasn’t true.

That’s why I tried to end the conversation here.

‘Well, I guess there’s something useful about it.’

Suddenly, a good idea occurred to me.

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I smiled.

“If it is clearly decided here who is the master and who is the servant.”

“you…”

Tachibana Rie glared at me as if she found it ridiculous.

Perhaps I was also in danger since I was at the center of the incident, and I probably couldn’t get out, so I probably wouldn’t have much information. She didn’t seem to understand why I was being so stubborn.

“Are you still harboring such trivial thoughts in your mind?”

“If you don’t like it, there’s nothing I can do.”

“Haa. Now is not the time for childish emotional fights. You’re here too…”

“Unlike others, I don’t have a family, so I won’t be abandoned or anything just because I’m in the middle of a commotion. I’m innocent to begin with, so I can be confident.”

“How, how about that…”

Tachibana Rie opened her eyes wide when she saw that I knew her circumstances so well.

“How can you? If you think about it, it’s simple. Even if it’s for investigation, it doesn’t make sense for the Crown Prince’s daughter to be held in a place like this for so long.”

“…”

“Anyway, I have nothing to gain from talking to you. There’s no need to bother talking to me. We’re not in a position where we can have a comfortable conversation.”

“But wouldn’t it be better to have this conversation with your lover, Amanda, and your grandfather?”

It seems like he wants to grab onto even a shred of hope.

Even though he knew that the amount of information would not be much different, Tachibana persistently tried to persuade me.

“That’s true too.”

That being said, I was thinking about accepting it.

“then…”

“But I will refuse.”

He shook his head.

“Why on earth…”

“Of course. Why should I trust you?”

“What do you believe in? What is that…”

“You suddenly got involved in this trip. You even decided where to go. You acted friendly with a grandfather you didn’t even know. Then he went missing. The situation got this big. Why should I trust you?”

“Are you saying that I have something to do with this incident?”

“I didn’t say it like that, but you’re not wrong.”

“you…”

Tachibana’s body trembled.

It seems unfair in many ways.

I can understand that for ten minutes though.

It wasn’t my part-time job.

“Well, the Hero Association will tell you the exact details.”

“Surely… you told me that story too?”

“No, not yet. I don’t want to slander someone who is in the same academy and class as me without any concrete evidence. But I think I’ll go and tell you now.”

“…”

“So what should we do?”

“How could you…”

“What can I do? If my suspicions about you deepen, then there’s nothing I can do.”

Tachibana was speechless.

I understand that you are receiving threats when you try to talk to someone with the mindset of grasping at straws.

But it seems like we can’t just ignore it and pass it by.

Not long after, Tachibana opened his mouth.

“How can I avoid becoming more suspicious?”

“Wouldn’t you know that better than me?”

“…”

As time passed, there was no answer.

But the byproduct was a failure.