I Will Take a Break at Academy - Chapter 294



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How to Live Immortally Episode 294

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Many thoughts pass through Hoya’s mind as he tightly closes his eyes.

The circumstances that Ryoichi harbored rebellion were very clear. It wasn’t a big shock. I knew full well that his greed was extraordinary.

Seeing that enthusiasm, he was trained to be Aris’ rival.

That was also why I respected Ryoichi’s opinion, who insisted on dealing with her.

In reality, didn’t he exploit the delicate position that Alice held and send her to the abyss?

But now, a suspicion suddenly arose that perhaps the biggest obstacle to taking over the Miyauchi-gumi had been removed.

I couldn’t discuss it with other executives.

Those who had a support base were all those who shared the profits with Ryoichi.

Perhaps this kind of confrontation was what led to the establishment of Shinkoukai from the beginning.

If you want to tie up the hands and feet of someone who is the leader of one of the four major dark factions, prior preparation is essential.

‘What about Blanca?’

She’d be a great asset, but she’d have to pay a high price.

It shouldn’t have been judged that she would move as intended from the beginning. The one who brought Blanca ‘this time’ was Ryoichi. No one knows what kind of agreement was made between the two.

The sight shown at the secret base was enough to fuel that distrust.

As a punitive force, how could she not know a single soldier who was deployed for the operation? She didn’t even mention that Ryoichi might be a disciple of Dogma.

A deceptive tactic to buy time?

A smokescreen to protect Shinkoukai?

Either way, Blanca’s dubious attitude remained unchanged. From her perspective, she may have thought that killing herself was a good opportunity to gain. It wasn’t the ‘first’ time she had made a deal with him.

If Special Agent Jin Geon hadn’t stepped in, I would have let my guard down and been stabbed in the back.

“Yeah, it looks like Ryoichi has finally caused the trouble.”

“I heard you were the one who enthusiastically recruited him? I don’t know about Bruno, but if Ryoichi was involved, it would be difficult for you to escape suspicion as well.”

“I would have cooperated obediently.”

“That alone is not enough.”

I guess this is a public inspection.

Even though he had made concessions, Hoya couldn’t help but feel angry at the way he was still attacking without hesitation. Yes, sharing the investigation status was nothing more than a net to catch him.

There were enemies on all sides.

“… … .”

As he looked at the suffering Hoya, Hae-yi’s pupils flinched without anyone knowing.

* * *

“The reserve solitudes were discovered in a large warehouse… … .”

It had been less than eight hours since she was reported to have been kidnapped, and yet she showed up as if she had been waiting for it—it was as if something was fishy about her.

It is highly unlikely that the public interest was not involved in the series of events that unfolded smoothly.

Even though Ryoichi was still, there was a storm brewing around him. It wasn’t something that could be covered up carelessly. Probably, it would have to be soaked in blood somehow to calm things down.

It was at that time that Josef Heid, a young man who was importing newly acquired dual swords, started to grumble.

“Our president is a real gem.”

Joseph joined Shinkoukai under the orders of his master, Kenchi. Because of this, he had no sense of belonging. The other members ignored him, but it wasn’t as if they had lost their ears.

“Isn’t it dangerous? It seems like your dark secrets have been exposed.”

“It was bound to happen someday.”

I’ve been preparing for it ever since I joined the Miyauchi-gumi. I’m concerned about the Martian Defense Force intervening out of nowhere, but Blanca should be able to stop them.

First of all, putting out the fire was the priority.

The more it becomes known that you are affiliated with Dogma, the less influential you will be.

“It’s early, but we have to finish playing.”

What was required was speed.

The first victim was already decided.

“Special agent, Jin Geon.”

Perhaps because he was promoted to a high position at a young age, he was ignorant of the ways of the world and kept stepping on landmines. Those who recklessly bring up corruption need to be taught a proper lesson.

“Can you handle it?”

Special agent. Although he was a high-ranking officer in the intelligence service, he was not even worthy of a meal for Josef.

“There’s nothing I can’t do. I’ve followed my master and killed many people, but the easiest ones were those who believed that authority and prestige would protect their necks.”

Of course, even if you kill the chairman of Megacorp, you will be killed.

Laws and regulations are nothing more than a facade to hide such truth.

but-

“If that guy dies at this time, you’ll be the suspect. I’ll tell you in advance that I tend to do things in a flashy manner. I don’t know how to handle things like poison or needles that the sages use.”

“It’s okay. The captain will be going instead of me anyway. Wasn’t he the one who happened to be with the special agent?”

The main point was that he killed Jin-geon to escape the pressure of the closing in on him.

“It doesn’t matter at all, though.”

“Haha, you’re really evil.”

“You can say that because you have never met a truly evil person.”

It wasn’t like Ryoichi had harbored a grudge against Hoya from the beginning.

However, I couldn’t help but change my mind after seeing that the credit for coming up with the concept of Shinkoukai, a meeting of executives, and establishing a system was given to the first chairman, Taku.

All that was given to Ryoichi, who had worked hard behind the scenes, was the title of Vice President.

An extremely unpleasant new punishment.

It was the moment when it was revealed that Hoya was not the leader. He abandoned his plan to become the real power behind the throne and used Kenji to oust Taku and take the chairmanship.

I didn’t feel any guilt.

“So when would you like to start working on it?”

“… … 3.”

Joseph, with his twin swords strapped to his waist, opens his mouth.

“3 Sol? It feels a little late, but it’s not bad.”

“2.”

There, without stopping, he opened the door. The moment Ryoichi blinked his eyes in hope,

“1.”

The sight of Joseph raising his index finger high in the air had disappeared without a trace.

* * *

Hoya returned to Takeya Castle, the headquarters of the Miyauchi-gumi, and examined the organization’s structure. It was difficult to organize the tangled genealogy at a glance, but he could not help but tremble before he could even feel the effort.

“Shinkoukai… …?”

Before we knew it, half of the Miyauchi-gumi had been taken over. Was Ryoichi’s talent shining through?

It seemed like we had compromised too many areas, relying only on their ability to consistently deliver results.

We had to find a way to break this situation as quickly as possible.

But I didn’t know who to trust, because everyone had come into the Miyauchi-gumi’s fold in pursuit of self-interest.

Except for one person―

‘Hiiragi Alice.’

They say you only realize something after you lose it.

When I think of the face of the woman who was imprisoned without even putting up a fight, knowing that she was falsely accused, I feel a bitter taste in my mouth.

Looking back, she’s been like that since she was little.

As if he was well-versed in worldly affairs, his default attitude was to just watch.

Her father, Zenya, was very fond of such an Alice and thought she was a sight to behold.

To the extent that her biological son Hoya unknowingly developed an inferiority complex. The fact that she was the same age also played a role.

Hoya had achieved great things at a young age, but Aris was a disciple of a different breed. It’s pointless to compare them.

Hoya had always only looked at her back, but as time passed, he was able to hide his feelings.

But it was about 50 years ago that I realized that it was only a temporary measure.

With the sudden death of Zenya, Hoya, who became the leader at the young age of not even 30, had to suffer from the restraint of other dark factions.

Still, he could endure it, for he had the sharpest sword in the world by his side.

But in reality, Aris killed Yongdu and retired, leaving behind a huge debt to the Miyauchi-gumi.

It was like repaying Zenya’s kindness with enmity.

Since then, Alice has become an object of love and hate for Hoya.

“… … Phew.”

However, it was a time when personal feelings had to be put aside. If we were not careful, the foundation of the Miyauchi-gumi itself could have disappeared.

“You always force me to choose.”

Hoya looked down at the specially made transmitter and bit his lip.

The Sword Guard was the organization’s last line of defense for times like these. There was no way there wouldn’t be a means of contact in an emergency. However, they couldn’t help but hesitate.

Because I couldn’t tell if Alice would respond to the request.

Rather, it may be an opportunity to launch a counterattack.

But this time, I wanted to believe.

* * *

“The passionate courtship must be continuing by now.”

“Honestly, I didn’t know it would work out this well.”

The location was sponsored by Aris, and the transportation and delivery was provided by the Lucesia Family. Jin Geon couldn’t help but be skeptical of Gaon’s plan to save Admiral Lee Dok’s tomb.

Coordinating the interests of the subjects to achieve the desired result was an extremely difficult concept.

“It’s like dominoes. Once you knock one down, the rest will fall into place somehow.”

Should we say that it is a skill learned from experience? Although we live in an era where any information can be obtained, that does not mean that individuals know everything.

You can acquire it whenever you want, as much as you want.

For example, there was information about the third generation of conglomerates.

If you go online, you can spy on their daily lives and schedules, but not many people get that absorbed.

Why? Because I don’t care.

This was a case that could also be applied to the Miyauchi-gumi case.

Aris to Ryoichi, Ryoichi to Hoya, Hoya to Ryoichi—they simply wielded the information imbalance that arose because they were indifferent to each other.

The trick is simple, so the contradiction will be revealed quickly,

“You only have to lie at the moment when the incident is happening.”

“I think we should give Hoya a chance. Then, maybe we can reconcile.”

“The Miss Seventy I know isn’t that easygoing.”

Moreover, it was Alice who had risen up to abandon one of the two. No matter which path she would take, it was certain that there would be no compromise.

“But you know.”

“huh?”

“Isn’t it normal for two men to go for a walk at dawn?”

Jin-Geon paused for a moment and blew out white breath as if protesting.

As he said, the background surrounding the two people was extremely gloomy.

There is a stadium nearby, but because of that, it becomes a deserted place at night. The parking lot and the street, which would be crowded during the day, are both quiet.

To use a metaphor, it could be said to be the point where the high and low tides intersect.

Even empty words could not be said to have charm.

“Why? It’s nice and cool.”

“… … .”

“I’m kidding.”

The reason Gaon called Jin-geon late at night was to keep Ryoichi in check.

As a priest of Dogma, what he feared most was neither the failure to recapture the Miyauchi-gumi nor the loss of his own life.

What Ryoichi is wary of is Dogma’s actions being revealed.

I don’t know for sure, but he can’t stand the presence of a special agent who doesn’t hesitate to abuse his power.

“In that sense, there is no prey as delicious as you, who travels alone.”

Even if you notice that it’s a trap, you can’t help but bite it.