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Rewind the time a bit.
The sanctuary of the Saviors of Truth.
โHermit is a traitor.โ
Maestro pointed at Hermit.
โWhat kind of nonsense is that?โ
Hermit furrowed his brows with a fierce expression. However, deep inside, he was flustered.
โHow did he notice?โ
He didnโt handle the matter sloppily enough for Maestro to notice. It would be normal not to notice it.
โNonsense. Well, we will find out about that in due time.โ
A murderous intent flickered in Maestroโs eyes.
โDavid. Can you take responsibility for what you just said?โ
A black glow emanated from Unknownโs eyes.
โYes. I have evidence.โ
โโฆOh ho.โ
Unknown let out an exclamation.
โEvidence?โ
Hermitโs eyes trembled slightly. Lust, who had been quietly observing the situation from the side, felt the same way.
โDangerous.โ
Lust and Hermit were accomplices. If Hermit got caught, it was obvious that Lust would naturally get caught as well.
โWhat is that evidence?โ
Along with Unknownโs words, a chilling silence flowed.
โHere. This is evidence that Hermit manipulated confidential information within the organization.โ
โ!โ
Hermit screamed internally.
โโฆIndeed.โ
The corner of Unknownโs mouth rose slightly as he verified the data.
โUnfortunately, I could not identify exactly what information was manipulated, but there was definitely a trace of something having been tampered with.โ
This was undoubtedly irrefutable evidence.
โAnd the act of manipulating confidential information is something no one but a traitor would do. Thereforeโฆ.โ
Maestro glared at Hermit.
โHermit is a traitor.โ
โโฆ.โ
Hermit had no words.
He had nothing to say in response.
โExcuse me for interrupting~โ
Saint interjected into the conversation with a beaming smile.
โCanโt we just have the boss use the Vow of Absolute Obedience to interrogate Hermit and settle this matter?โ
At Saintโs question, Unknown stroked his chin.
Others might not know, but the โforced interrogationโ using the Vow of Absolute Obedience has a limit of ten uses.
After all ten uses are exhausted, the vow becomes null and void.
And Hermit only had two โforced interrogationsโ left. Using it now would mean that there would be no โforced interrogationsโ available in the future.
โBut doesnโt it seem strange?โ
Lust quietly intervened.
โLast time, we all used the bossโs prohibition to conduct a traitor search when we were together. If there had been a traitor, they would have been caught then.โ
Lust looked at Hermit.
It was a disdainful look.
It was a very realistic act.
โIsnโt it just that youโre blinded by personal grudges? Of course, this is also a betrayal against the boss butโฆ.โ
At Lustโs words, Unknown nodded slightly.
โโฆYou have a point.โ
The seven executives had not disclosed Vagabondโs information to anyone. This was a โfactโ confirmed through the Vow of Absolute Obedience. Therefore, it had been judged that there was no traitor among the executives.
โThat was a trap.โ
Maestro spoke with a voice filled with certainty.
โSurely at that time, the boss said this: โIs there anyone here who leaked any information about Vagabond in any way? If so, answer.โโ
Maestro taunted as he looked at Hermit.
โHermit took it literally and did not leak โinformation about Vagabondโ.โ
โThe incident with Jayce was a personal action of that โmastermind Xโ connected with Hermit?โ
โYes. Whether it was good luck, or he anticipated being suspected due to that matter, I donโt know.โ
Unknownโs eyes slightly widened.
This was a blind spot he hadnโt considered.
โโฆ.โ
Cold sweat ran down Hermitโs back.
It was dangerous.
The situation was turning very dangerous.
โSo, this time, you should use the Vow of Absolute Obedience to ask like this.โ
The corners of Maestroโs mouth gradually began to rise.
โHave you ever spilled even a little bit of the organizationโs information to an outsider? If so, what did you say?โ
โโฆ.โ
Hermit gritted his teeth hard.
โโฆDamn it.โ
It seemed like there was no way out.
โTo end so futilelyโฆ.โ
Just when he had found an opportunity to outsmart Unknown.
To die so futilely was lamentable.
โโฆ.โ
Hermit locked eyes with Lust.
Lust, who was wearing the same expression as usual, was indeed a great actor. Thankfully, it seemed there was no chance of getting caught through expressions.
โAs long as I die quietly, there wonโt be any reason for Lust to get caught.โ
He resolved himself in that way.
โAllen.โ
Unknown called Hermit.
โAnswer my question truthfully.โ
Darkness clung tightly around Hermitโs heart, suffocating it.
โKuhuk!โ
A short moan burst from Hermitโs mouth.
โHave you ever spilled the organizationโs information to someone who is not a part of the organization?โ
โโฆ.โ
Hermit remained silent.
Then, the Vow of Absolute Obedience began to exert even stronger pressure on Hermitโs heart.
If he chose not to answer here, he would violate the Vow of Absolute Obedience and would face death.
โโฆNo. It canโt end like this.โ
Upon reconsideration, it became clear that Unknown wouldnโt easily let him, a traitor, die. After all, they had Saint, a professional in revival.
They would somehow keep him alive to extract information.
โI canโt let that happen.โ
His life was already forfeit.
He couldnโt afford to become useful to Unknown.
โIn this case, I will violate the great spiritโs oath.โ
An elemental prohibition that sets one ablaze, turning into ashes the moment one divulges information about Kang Seo-yul to another person.
It was a supreme oath that was activated just by deciding to utter Kang Seo-yulโs name.
โKang Seo-yul. Please send Unknown to hell. I will be waiting for you in hell.โ
It was when he was about to let words regarding Kang Seo-yul slip out from his mouth.
Whoosh!
The flame of the spirit that had clung to his heart faintly ignited.
Something about the flame was rough.
It seemed annoyed by the black fog that was disturbing its slumber.
The flame completely enveloped the black fog that was tightly grasping his heart.
And then.
Pop!
It swallowed all the fog in one go.
โโฆWhat is this?โ
Hermit, whose heartโs pain had disappeared, quickly organized his thoughts.
The suddenly disappeared Vow of Absolute Obedience. No, to be exact, the Vow of Absolute Obedience probably hadnโt disappeared.
โUnknown has not noticed.โ
If the Vow of Absolute Obedience had disappeared, then Unknown would have noticed it.
That means that only the mysterious fog that was constricting his heart a moment ago has disappeared.
In other wordsโฆ
โUnknownโs interrogation has ended.โ
It means there is no longer a need to answer Unknownโs question truthfully.
โHermit, answer me.โ
Looking at Unknown who had a fierce expression, and Maestro wearing a sneering smile from behind,
Hermit inwardly shouted in triumph.
โI can firmly assert that I have not leaked any information about the organization to external entities.โ
โWhat?โ
Maestroโs expression soured in an instant.
* * *
โThus, the suspicions on me were cleared, and acknowledging my ability to hide and detect information, I received the mission to monitor Korea, which has the highest level of danger, and that brought me here. That is all.โ
Hermitโs speech came to an end.
โโฆI see.โ
I was so dumbfounded that I couldnโt speak.
โI am truly impressed. I have no idea where you started calculating this plan, it is utterly elusive to me.โ
Where did I start planning?
From the beginning.
Yes.
From the beginning, there was no plan at all.
Wowโฆ
It turned out like this.
I understood the situation.
I also knew why this happened due to some kind of causal effect.
To put it simply.
The Greater Spiritโs vow swallowed the vow of absolute obedience.
โI only thought the reason you imposed the Greater Spiritโs vow on me was because you couldnโt trust me. My thinking was shallow. I never imagined it also served as insurance to nullify the vow of absolute obedienceโฆ.โ
Itโs what they call a โdifference in classโ.
The vow of absolute obedience is a fraudulent prohibition, but in the end, it is just a trait used by โhumansโ.
On the other hand, the Greater Spiritโs vow is a special vow used by spirits, moreover by the Greater Spirit.
There is an overwhelming difference in class between the two prohibitions.
And now, the result is Hermit.
โCould it beโฆ that you didnโt ask about the information on Vagabond for this moment as a fallback planโฆ?โ
He succeeded in lying to Unknown after overcoming the vow of absolute obedience. This is a tremendous feat.
โEven making me erase the records about Sunlight Orphanage in the organizationโs databaseโฆ Thatโs right. Deliberately hiding the past and inflating my suspicions by exposing it little by littleโฆ.โ
Anyway, I donโt know what kind of nonsense Hermit has been spouting on and on since earlier.
โEvery single action, every single word was all calculatedโฆ.โ
Hermit looked at me with eyes as if he was looking at a monster.
โI am impressed once again.โ
โโฆ.โ
โIt feels like weโve come full circle on a huge loop and returned to the initial โI am impressed.โ
Is this Inception?โ
โAh, how did you do that? Regarding the manipulation of confidential information.โ
โAs for that, it was handled as a simple mistake.โ
A mistake?
โEven though it was concrete evidence, such an excuse worked?โ
โYes. Thanks to the vow of absolute obedience, I wasnโt suspected.โ
Ah, I see.
Well, Unknown does have a tendency to blindly trust the vow of absolute obedience.
โโฆhuh?โ
Blind trust?
At that moment, something flashed in my mind.
Wait a minute.
Right now, Hermit is in a state where he is not suspected by Unknown at all.
Moreover, Maestro would likely have lost Unknownโs trust.
Could it be possible to somewhat control Unknownโs actions using Hermit? The possibility is substantial. If only to set up a trap using thatโฆ
โA good timing to hit Unknown from behindโฆ.โ
โโฆ!โ
Hermitโs eyes widened greatly.
It was a face that couldnโt be more surprised.
โYou had thought up to that point.โ
Then, shaking as if trembling with chills, he said,
โAfter all, everything is under perfect calculationโฆ.โ
No, you idiot.
* * *
Hermit silently returned to his duty.
He said he would focus on his mission of monitoring the political climate in Korea and gathering information for a while.
โIf you need my help, call me anytime. I will assist you to the fullest within my capabilities.โ
It seemed that, having gained Unknownโs trust, quite a bit of freedom of action had been assured. Itโs a good thing.
โSpeaking of which, the strategy to strike Unknown from behindโฆ.โ
Could it be possible?
Until very recently, it was considered impossible.
But now that Hermitโs and Maestroโs positions have switched, the situation has changed 180 degrees.
โWith one sweepโฆ.โ
If well-manipulated, sweeping away all of the Saviors of Truth, including Unknown, isnโt a dream.
โIt wonโt be easy, though.โ
Considering Unknownโs wide and sensitive perception, trapping him would not be easy.
But itโs not impossible. There certainly exist ancient relics specialized in deceiving senses.
I remember at least three.
There are many other ways to deceive Unknownโs senses as well.
โIt will take some time thoughโฆ.โ
Fortunately, there is ample time.
Having lost two executives, Unknown will now devote himself to preparing for terrorism for his objective. He wonโt have time to focus on other matters.
โNo matter what happens, Hermit will either block it or inform me.โ
Indeed, there is ample time.
Then, what should I do in this remaining time?
Firstly, as I said, collect ancient relics. Centering on the essential ancient relics to be gathered, pull together as many ancient relics as possible.
โUse the unnecessary ones immediately for abilities, and keep the necessary ones for later in the Artisanโs Portable Forge.โ
I would have to use ancient relics carefully adjusting the tattoo so that Adamโs Mark does not turn black.
I also have to fully incorporate the acquired abilities.
So grow as quickly as possible, if I can grow to at least to A rankโฆ
โI can win.โ
Because I have cheating abilities that overpower ranks and cheating items called ancient relics.
If I manage to gain a few representative cheating abilities of the race in the meantime, the job will become even easier.
โIt is also the summer vacation period, so there is an overflow of time.โ
Everything is falling exactly into place.
โThe only thing left isโฆ.โ
The only problem remaining might be how to acquire the ancient relics.
But probably this wonโt be a problem either.
Uoong-!
Just then, the phone vibrated.
[Yu Hwa]
It was a message from Yu Hwa.
A smile crept upon my lips.
[Seo-yul, are you ready? The Project Mystery starts tomorrow.]
Project Mystery.
Mystery is a word created by taking one letter each from Shinwa and Bihon.
No, besides that.
[Has the government already given permission?]
[Of course. Itโs someoneโs favor, they have to do it.]
I can vividly imagine Yu Hwa with a fox-like smile.
[Just kidding, they accepted it because it benefits them as well.]
[I see.]
The one gaining the biggest advantage from Project Mystery is none other than the government. freeweb(n)ovel.co(m)
Rejecting this proposal would be a foolish act.
Considering that, the permission came too fast.
I donโt know why the usually slow government acted so quickly this time.
It must be because of the large influence of the Bihon and Shinwa groups.
[Anyway, we plan to release the article immediately tomorrow and start construction. As planned, unnie will take charge of the construction.]
A joint project of Mystery with Maiden, Yu Hwa, and Jia.
[Unnie said to look forward to it. That it will be turned into an amazing museum.]
The selected project name โMysteryโ will be the name given to the newly established museum.
[Please convey that the content is more important than the appearance.]
[Ask them to stuff it full of ancient relics.]
It is a museum to exhibit those ancient relics.
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