How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 258
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How to Live Immortally Episode 258
258 It seems like it’s already started
A name that was never revealed when I was working as a punitive force. I didn’t know it would be discovered so easily, so I kept silent. Since no clear evidence was found anyway, I thought I could get away with it if I kept pretending I didn’t know.
But that was an act of looking down on Gaon.
“I’ve lived a long life, but this is the first time I’ve seen something like this. The former swordsman representing the Miyauchi-gumi is the vanguard of the Mars Defense Force.”
“… … .”
“How fraudulent it is for a thief to also be a policeman, isn’t it?”
-Hiiragi Alice.
He said that from the first time they met, his gestures were familiar. At the time, he thought it was a mistake, but now he knows.
The Mars Defense Force that dealt with Brigadier General Edwick Morales, who fired tactical nuclear weapons during the Black Rain, was also her. I had a strange feeling because I had encountered her before.
The decisive factor was the swordsmanship shown at Cafe Velvet.
Although it was only once, it could not escape Gaon’s discerning eye.
“I readily handed over information about Carlson Joe because I know my skills.”
Dried flowers, it must have been a visit to the flower shop to track down the consultant.
“Surely you didn’t follow me around and make a profit?”
Looking back, the timing of its appearance was always appropriate.
“I don’t know what you’re trying to say, but you should just talk in your sleep.”
“Then let’s check. You kill me, and I take off your mask.”
He swung his red-hot blade. The sword strokes, which stretched out like a whip, persistently swept the holographic helmet. A sword swing solely to reveal his identity.
The more I pushed her, the more Alice’s killing intent visibly diminished. Evidence that she was agitated. In the end, she was completely focused on protecting her hologram helmet.
“Your words and actions are separate, so I can’t help but misunderstand more.”
“Your opinion doesn’t matter.”
Even though the voice is distorted, the evil emotion is conveyed.
“I guess I better admit it. There are some interesting scenarios brewing in my head.”
Originally, Aris was forced to retire on suspicion of killing Yongdu, the leader of Ryongyeong, despite there being no witnesses or evidence.
As it was a castle that was close to a mother ship, it was able to reappear quietly after 50 years, but it is true that it had to have a hiatus.
But if she had been a member of the punitive force since then, then I could understand the series of events.
It was inevitable that anyone who dealt with the radicals would have to warn Yong-young.
However, as a member of the Mars Defense Force, if I warned them, it would lead to an all-out war, so I put my record as a swordsman on the line and sanctioned them.
It is to make it appear as a struggle between the four major factions.
And this was also evidence that she was close to being a moderate or neutral person.
“… … If there’s anything wrong, please tell me without holding back and I’ll correct it.”
“I have no intention of being fooled by your delusions.”
“There are many other implications besides that.”
The most representative example was her return to the Miyauchi-gumi despite the various incidents she had gone through. The affection she showed toward the organization was extraordinary.
“If you go around talking about me, I will also reveal your secret. What will your family think? You who has joined forces with the enemies of the Four Great Dark Forces.”
“… … .”
“I’ll probably excommunicate you. Yubitsume will be a bonus. I’m a little curious to see how Ryungyoung will react when he hears the news of the Martian Defense Forces not having a little finger.”
Each word of cold warning flies in like frost and pierces my ears.
I want to rebuke it as an absurd assumption, but the other person is a problem solver who turns even such ridicule into a myth.
Even if it didn’t come true, Alice had no choice but to give up because she expected significant bleeding.
“Please stop, Mr. Gaon.”
Erasing the altered voice and revealing a familiar voice was a kind of declaration of surrender. Gaon, facing Alice, or rather Aris, only then let go of the tension that had been taut.
“So that means it’s true?”
“yes.”
“Are you saying you did something wrong?”
“Yes, no, that’s… … .”
At that moment, Alice, who had accepted it out of inertia, quickly refuted it and closed her mouth.
It couldn’t be my imagination that I could feel the disgust in his eyes even through the holographic helmet. Well, Gaon didn’t want to see the end either.
“We’ve both seen the bottom of the ocean, so let’s end it by finding a compromise. As you said last time, I’ll help normalize the Miyauchi-gumi… … .”
“I am acquiescing to Mr. Gaon’s identity.”
“I just need a place to rest after a long journey, like you. How about that?”
Gaon, who had lowered his single-molecule blade, held out his hand. Alice stared at his hand and sighed.
“……All right.”
* * *
Vincent’s ambition, which even included a consultant, arose and ended arbitrarily in the supply ship. All those who participated in his audacious plan were arrested on the spot.
Blobsiv was handed over to the unit stationed at Space Station 4 with its fuse dismantled, and the mastermind, Vincent, was transferred to Frauga – Justin also went along.
“I will contact you once the situation is resolved.”
“Yes, you’ll get a higher salary this time as you’ve worked hard, so take that into consideration.”
“Yes, I will take note of that as well. I think you can look forward to it.”
Gaon also boarded the shuttle returning to Mars, leaving behind Justin, who disappeared with an expression that had somehow become lighter.
Perhaps because he was recognized for his contribution in personally preventing an incident that should not have been made public, he was treated with extreme respect.
However, in return for that, I had to sign a confidentiality agreement and hear a few words of warning.
Considering the Martian Defense Force’s policy of going to great lengths to maintain confidentiality, it was a gentlemanly treatment.
This incident will probably never surface again.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been out and about, so my stiff shoulders are loosening up. I also like how the Mars Defense Forces bow their heads like they’re being humbled. Bring it to me, Problem Solver, because I’ll help you out whenever you need to.”
As soon as he returned to the Seed Colony, Owen returned to the Lucesia Family, seemingly satisfied. Heard that he had just defeated a metahuman. The Martian Defense Forces also looked quite surprised.
And finally, Alice.
Gaon, who had been staring at the holographic helmet for a long time, soon opened his mouth.
“Come to think of it again, it’s a rather insincere name.”
“What do you mean?”
“Arisu (有彗) and Alice (Alice). It’s the difference between the Japanese pronunciation and the English pronunciation. Aren’t you interested in hiding it?”
As language became unified, people who noticed such nuances disappeared.
“Japanese style, English style… … It’s been a long time since I’ve heard these expressions. It’s so rare that anyone other than Gaon would make the connection.”
“Well, that makes sense since they’re both common names.”
“… … Our Gaon-ssi, you’re the type to act rudely when you get close to someone?”
“You too are becoming distant from the lady of virtue.”
Ohoho, Alice covered her mouth with the back of her hand and smiled mischievously, but the fierce movement of her gauntlet made her look less cute.
“More than that, it seems like this ability can affect time as well. Were there other identities before Yang-hu?”
“Anyone can imagine. But before that, that would be a question that goes against the terms of the deal.”
“Well, so what? If it’s as Gaon said, then I can’t tell anyone else.”
It was at that moment that Aris glanced at Gaon’s side profile, unable to shake off her curiosity, let out a sigh.
“It seems so natural to think that they have benefited from technology, but how long have they lived?”
“Do whatever you want, you’re over seventy too. I don’t think we’re going to sort things out.”
“Ah!”
After exchanging a few more words with Aris, who was protesting with her whole body, Gaon parted ways with her and leisurely walked through the night streets.
From the supply base to space, from space to the colony—it was hard to believe that the dizzying storm had passed, and the city was peaceful again today.
As I was looking down at the night view from that nameless building, a message came to mind.
[Can you come quickly?]
* * *
It seemed as if he had overcome a great obstacle and was now relieved, but Columbus’s fire did not go out even at this late hour, as if he wanted to tell us that accidents and incidents do not come at a certain time.
[Business closed]
―Even though a sign that says that is clearly hanging there.
As I open the door and go inside, I see a pitiful frog cleaning up the glass.
“Mr. Pepe.”
“Ah, you’re here.”
When I turned my head, I saw Jusi, the receptionist, sweeping up the broken glass. I could tell without even asking that something unusual had happened―
“What kind of guys are they?”
“You know those guys well.”
“who?”
“FD Shield.”
Fernandez, who had been washing his face repeatedly, began to speak seriously.
“I know what you did at Set Colony.”
“What do those guys know?”
“They claim that you were scheming to monopolize the alien species.”
Just from those words, I could understand the situation going on.
“I see you found out that I was the broker who introduced you, so you’re making a fuss about it.”
There are rules and customs in the industry. Is it against the law to act like this just because you helped me out?
“Numbers are people who can do that. That’s why I’m worried. Surely, like FD Shielder said, you didn’t make a wrong choice because you were blinded by the oddballs?”
Fernandez, holding Gaon’s hand, recited as if he were making a confession.
“Even though you are dishonest and have a bad temper, I know that you are a problem solver who knows your limits. Isn’t that your only good point? If not, I wouldn’t have acted as a mediator. I don’t know about others, but I trust you.”
“I don’t know if I want to believe it or not, but the alien species isn’t in my hands.”
Fernandez’s face lit up at Gaon’s confession.
“That’s fortunate.”
“The Mars Defense Force took it.”
It was the worn-out Fernandez. The composition was drawn with just those words.
“As expected. You’re being too greedy. You’re trying to take out your anger on the Mars Defense Forces.”
“It’s more like the Outriders are the ones who harmed the guys.”
“I heard about it. The person in charge there was dealt with by an Outrider, right?”
Wyatt, I think. Most of the surviving mercenaries testified that Laurel, the head of High Conduct, dealt with him. No matter how hard you try to blame Gaon, it’s impossible.
The moment Fernandez celebrated, saying, “I’m relieved.”
“But I killed the successor there.”
I heard a sound I shouldn’t have heard.
“… … .”
So I decided not to listen.
“Anyway, the truth is that now that they know of your existence, they won’t stop their revenge.”
It was then that a message came into Gaon’s device from an unfamiliar contact. After checking the attached photo, Gaon got up from his seat.
“It seems like it has already started.”