How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 335
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How to Live Immortally Episode 335
335 was a man
The fastest tail to catch was information about the swordsman, Christopher. The only places where Josef’s signature was clearly written were the Miyauchi-gumi and the police, enough to make him lift his heavy butt.
First, walk to Area 38, where communication is smooth, and contact Aris and Jin-Gun.
The first reply came from Aris.
She, who took control of the Miyauchi-gumi with unusual speed, dismissed it as something like that never happened.
Then there is only one place left―
[It really seems like someone read the report, just like Mr. Gaon said. Since the incident at the time was covered up, the document was also left untouched.]
So, even if someone has the authority to review it, if they aren’t interested, they don’t know about its existence. You can’t investigate something you don’t know, so in other words, checking the report means that you have a clear intention.
“Can you tell who it is?”
“Unfortunately, we couldn’t track it down.”
“Even if I use a business card that says ‘Emergency Disaster Response Team’?”
[That’s not true, but wasn’t Mr. Gaon appointed as a fighter? If we help Mr. Gaon, it could easily be seen as the emergency disaster response team intervening in the election of directors.]
It was a point of view I hadn’t thought of. No, I should say I didn’t pay much attention to it.
“Is it a political thing?”
[What the emergency disaster response team is calling for is lawlessness, not lawlessness]
It’s unfortunate, but it’s the right decision.
Of course, since we have only been together for a day or two, I might listen if you insist, but it is foolish to burn down the whole house just to catch a flea.
[That doesn’t mean I can’t help you though]
“how?”
[Isn’t there a case you were in charge of as a special agent?]
Yes, Jin-Geon was in charge of the plant explosion incident.
“Did you find something?”
[We have discovered that the blueprints for a special purpose android stored in the plant’s database have been leaked]
“It’s a special purpose android… … .”
In that sense, the reason Baekdu expanded its plants during this period was because of the demands of Stream Rail.
They started mass producing the Ion Trident, so they ordered a large number of androids specialized in detailed processes.
Of course, the only place that can fully handle that amount of material is Baekdu.
It was a very natural progression for the deal to be concluded between the two companies.
But the motive was far different from the initial expectations.
I thought he had put in a lot of effort to eliminate the rival candidate, but then suddenly there was a technology leak. Then―
“You’re saying MTI didn’t set it up?”
[Mr. Gaon also suspected them. But it wouldn’t be MTI.]
“Why are you saying that? They are both candidates for the board of directors, and they are the ones who caused the communication failure. You can’t say they are not related, right?”
[It would be a bad idea to draw attention by causing a large-scale communication failure just to deal with a single Baekdu. It would be more effective to cause intermittent localized communication failures. No one would suspect that MTI was part of the cause.]
That’s a reasonable opinion. But that means―
“On the other hand, MTI is really under attack from the outside. Is that possible?”
[It’s not like it wouldn’t work if some conditions were met]
“Details.”
* * *
Quantum communication, which is impossible to reproduce with current mankind, Able.
The second gave him four items along with the transfer of the technology.
Bubble Hole.
AKA, BH.
This is the device that creates a local wormhole, and it is the entity that makes Able possible. The remaining parts are all devices that facilitate data exchange.
Since quantum communication cannot be achieved without BH, it is inevitable that numerous conflicts of interest will arise.
In the end, the city government ended up managing all four BHs under the pretext of preserving strategic materials.
In order to put an end to any possible negative atmosphere in advance, it was leased indefinitely to other forces.
Currently, two BHs are on loan to MTI and one to the Mars Defense Forces.
A portion of the astronomical revenue generated is provided as royalties, which is one of the reasons why the city government has such great prestige.
anyway-
[All existing telecommunications companies provide services through BH, which is owned by MTI]
As mentioned earlier, there are two BHs that MTI has leased.
Since just one can support the entire human network, the current communication failure is―
[It is an event that should not have happened. The fact that it happened is proof that there is a serious problem within MTI.]
“So, what’s wrong with the bubble hole?”
Then it was understandable that communication restoration was sluggish.
[I don’t know for sure, but if I could figure out the exact internal situation, I could blow up MTI regardless of the proxy war]
The position of director is established by signing a 10-year contract with a full-time representative dispatched by the city government. This means that the city government can reject the existing directors’ push as long as there is a clear reason for disqualification.
“Are there guys behind the scenes who got MTI in trouble? They’re messing with Baekdu.”
[You could say that the situation was created so that MTI and Baekdu would clash]
“You’re saying that you tried to take Miss Snow’s life so that you wouldn’t get caught stealing the blueprints for a special purpose android?”
Even if you don’t like it, you can’t help but be conscious of proxy wars. Considering the true intention, you have to say it’s clever.
So then, who is the real culprit?
Other candidates come to mind first.
However, the probability that they had done something to BH was not very high. Able was an unknown technology. If they touched it without fear and it malfunctioned, it would not end with just a few pennies.
Typical high risk, low return.
It was the epitome of ruin and disgrace.
But the fact that we insisted on doing it anyway―
“Is there a force trying to use proxy warfare in reverse?”
* * *
Before opening, Club 999.
Gaon, who had arrived early in the morning, called Owen over. Owen, who had been called out without any explanation while dealing with an unusual communication failure, bit into a cigar as if he had no energy to respond.
He had heard the news that Gaon had blown up the police station in a grand manner. Regardless of whether it was true or not, it was clear that Gaon had gotten himself involved in trouble again.
“Since we both seem busy, please summarize in three lines.”
“I was attacked by a biker gang a while ago.”
“Oh my, is this the time to appease them? Sorry, but we don’t hang out with gangsters. If you want to know something, crawl into the alley.”
“I’ve already been rolling around in the mud.”
Brief description of the man’s description obtained from Harrison, the junk dealer.
Sunglasses, prosthetic arms, and an intimidating tone. And, of course, the Silenzio he was supposedly carrying.
Since it was a special item whose production and distribution were thoroughly controlled by the Lucesia Family, Owen could not have been unaware if it had leaked in any way.
“… … .”
As expected, the moment Silenzio is mentioned, the words become quiet.
But could it be because the internal circumstances of the organization are intertwined?
“Why should I teach you?”
The words that came out were not very nice.
But is it his last conscience that he does not say that he is in complete control?
“I guess you don’t know what’s going on because you’re acting all weird.”
Then, don’t we have no choice but to teach them reality?
“The organization this guy belongs to not only has its hands full, but it has also reached out to my sister.”
If I told another executive, he would have been furious and asked what the big deal was, but Owen was different.
Because he is a stakeholder who knows that the young man named Gaon is a member of the Baekdu owner family.
“Is it true? That the organization he belongs to messed with Megacorp.”
“It’s up to you whether you believe it or not. Well, you’ll find out in the near future.”
So, if you don’t want to get caught up in the indiscriminate retaliation that Megacorp is waging, just tell the truth— Owen had no choice but to raise both hands and feet in the face of Gaon’s pressure.
“Whew. Okay, I lost. I’ll cooperate without complaining, so just keep your ears open.”
* * *
After the 666 incident, the three contractors scattered and each built up their own power.
Ryungyoung, Miyauchi-gumi, and the Lucesia Family.
If you look at it this way, questions will arise.
If there are four major dark forces, why did only three start out? Where did the other one go?
The answer was nearby.
Yes, the fourth dark syndicate was a spontaneous organization that arose in the shadows.
This is also a union of those who broke away from the remaining three dark factions.
The secrets and confidential information leaked from different organizations created a synergy effect, so it was not long before they rose to prominence in the underworld.
However, due to its inherent limitations, it was a syndicate that could neither have a normal window nor properly govern a certain area.
Of course, no one ignored its potential just because it had little practical activity.
“Then what about that guy?”
“Yes. You could call him a traitor. His name is Banzino Lombard. He is a traitor who left the family with Silenzio’s source code. It’s been over ten years already.”
There’s a high probability that the guys who blew up the plant are also part of the syndicate.
Suddenly, the face of the unmanned person I bumped into at the police station comes to mind.
At the time, it was assumed to be Yongyeong’s ambassador, but why do I think it could be different?
“Are there any people from Ryongyeong by any chance?”
“There’s no way. Did you meet them? I heard that all dancers belonging to the Syndicate are quite skilled.”
“That’s what he said.”
The divine presence the man showed was engraved in my mind and has not faded even now.
Old blond hair, bronzed skin, and a body of steel.
It was then that Owen let out a sigh after hearing Gaon’s testimony. There was one person who fit that image.
“……queen?”
“It was a man.”
“No, that’s not it. It’s the name of the man you met, you idiot.”
Ah, really? Gaon mumbled awkwardly, mumbling over the name.
“Is he famous? I can tell by the way he identifies himself.”
“I don’t know the details because he’s from a previous generation, but there’s always a rumor following him. If you think about it, it’s probably that rumor that’s more famous.”
“What is it?”
“They say that his martial arts skills reached their peak and he regained his youth. Rumor has it that he would live to be over 150 years old.”
Returning to childhood.
It was literally a supreme state where one could turn back time through the enlightenment of one’s body. That alone was enough to infer his history.
Of course, Gaon took it seriously, while Owen just laughed it off.
“But no one believes it because there are no exact records. Well, even if there were, wouldn’t we be fooled? Complete rejuvenation in the 24th century? And it wasn’t even a virgin birth.”
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