#256
256. Requiem (2)
A few days later, late evening.
I looked up.
The gray sky came into view.
Amkena is disconnected. She didn’t have to worry about getting caught.
In the first place, this party is also a day trip.
[admission ticket]
I narrowed my eyes.
A golden ticket lay on the desk.
It was an item that arrived the same night I contacted Mobius.
[How to use]
[Tear the ticket to open the ‘dimension door’ connected to the party!]
[However, you must adhere to the entry time.]
[Entrance time – 201X. XX. XX, 20:00]
[Caution – Please use it in a place where no one is present. You may get suspicious. ^_^]
[Mobius Inc.]
I picked up a ticket.
The cover of the ticket had the Mobius logo printed on it.
‘A celebration party?’
I don’t know why you have to party.
Besides, why did you invite me?
A strange smell wafted up. Well, I had already made up my mind that I had to enter the tiger’s den to catch the tiger, but I decided not to let go of my guard. I flicked my left hand.
[Yah-ho!]
Isel appeared spinning around.
Instead of her usual black dress, she was wearing a short frill dress.
[How is it, Loki? suited?]
“Where did you get that?”
[Ahem, it’s a party outfit. I spent all my salary at the shopping mall to buy this.]
Issel cleared his throat and brushed off the hem of his dress.
[Is Loki going to wear that? Is there anything different from usual?]
“I’m going to dress up for something. I’m not going to play.”
I was wearing leather armor and a belt with a sword hanging from it.
It was not fully armed, but it was an outfit that could be dealt with at any time in an emergency.
clap. I touched the dagger sheath attached to the back of my belt.
[It’s still a party… … .]
“I’m not going to play. I’m going to find out.”
I caught my breath.
In the worst case, the party itself could be a trap for me.
I must keep my mind straight.
‘I’d like to take the 1st party member… … .’
Whoever he accompanies will be a great escort.
The question is whether they will allow you to join the party or not.
Of course, I will raise my hand and oppose it.
After checking the condition of the dagger sheath, I covered the belt with a cloak.
Then the door was locked tightly. The passage under the door that had been left open for Gugu-Con was also blocked. This business trip is going without anyone noticing.
“Are you ready?”
[huh.]
I nodded and put the ticket in my hand.
And without hesitation, I tore up the ticket.
Aww.
The golden paper was torn, and light began to ripple through it.
[A portal connected to ‘???’ has been created.]
Woo woo woo.
The dimensional vortex swirled and rotated.
Enemies come in here. keep your mind straight I made a promise to myself and stepped forward.
The light wrapped around his body with a familiar feeling of floating.
[Royal Cruise Ship]
[Welcome to the dimensional passenger ship ‘Pioneer’!]
I opened my eyes.
The first thing you see is the rolling sea beyond the iron railing.
The surface of the water shimmering softly in the moonlight extends to the end of the horizon.
‘Here… … .’
I looked back
Above the steel deck, a streamlined building towered high into the sky.
“What is this?”
[I only heard rumors… … Pioneer!]
Issel looked at me with twinkling eyes.
[It’s a luxury liner exclusively for employees!
“Temple only?”
[This is where Moebius employees go on vacation. Various leisure facilities including high-end hotels, golf courses and swimming pools! From restaurants to large banquet halls, everything is available!]
Isel’s cheeks turned red.
You seem to be in your own world.
‘Everything’s special.’
It’s not surprising anymore.
“Are you a guest?”
I turned around at the unfamiliar voice.
A man in a suit was staring at me.
As if he was a Moebius employee, his employee ID was hanging around his neck.
“Excuse me, please show me the invitation. No one can enter without permission.”
I took the invitation out of my pocket and held it out.
The man looked at me again after scanning the front and back of the invitation.
“Did you come alone?”
“With Isel next to you.”
“Okay. One person and one bird.”
[Ha, one?!]
Issel opened his mouth.
“Follow me. He is waiting for you.”
The man bowed his head to me and started walking ahead across the deck.
I followed the man without a word. When the man swiped his pass through the card reader installed at the entrance to the cabin, the blocked gate opened left and right. The man climbed the stairs without hesitation.
‘It’s like this.’
I quickly inspected the structure of the cabin.
It draws a map of the cruise in your head and calculates an escape route. I didn’t forget to find a place where I could fight many-on-one. There were people who looked like sheriffs all over the ship.
‘Armed… … .’
I looked at the man passing by.
He wore a bulletproof vest over his suit and wore a pistol holster around his waist.
‘It’s not a cold weapon.’
I clicked my tongue.
Swords and guns have a clear advantage.
Are all Moebius armed groups like this?
“This way.”
The man led us to a large elevator.
The door closes and about a minute later.
“When the door opens, it is the banquet hall.”
“…”
“Ah, before that… can you leave your weapon? I’ll keep it safe.”
did you know too
I sighed and unzipped the dagger.
“Please do a sword test.”
The boy had a smile on his wrinkled face.
I also unwrapped the Bifrost and handed it to him.
“Thank you for your cooperation. Have a good time.”
The man smiled contentedly and covered his weapon with a cloth.
Then the elevator door opened. What unfolded outside the elevator was a luxurious banquet hall that was completely unexpected. The banquet hall, which was comparable in size to a playground, was covered with luxurious carpets. A well-dressed band was playing classical music, and various high-end liquors and buffet dishes were on display.
‘Even if it’s obvious, it’s too obvious.’
I laughed out loud.
In the banquet hall, men and women in suits and dresses were enjoying a party.
“Are these all Moebius Temples?”
[huh!]
Issel replied vigorously.
And pointed to the corner of the banquet hall.
Small sized fairies are gathering and making a noise.
[Hey, there are my motives too.]
“Then come and play.”
I whispered to Isel, who looked bewildered.
“Gather information about Alpha Zero.”
I pushed Isel’s back.
Isel flew towards her colleagues with a bewildered face.
Left alone, I headed to the corner of the banquet hall and took a seat in a suitable place.
‘Let’s see what we’re talking about.’
The banquet hall was full of noise with all kinds of people talking.
I put my butt on the chair and focused my attention on my ears.
The noise that had been mixed up gradually began to clear up.
“What is that guy? It’s a tacky outfit.”
“It’s Loki. Master of Niflheim. He killed El Cid.”
“But why did you come alone? Where are your entourage?”
“I don’t know.”
They glanced at me.
that would be weird Everyone is dressed in modern clothes, but I’m the only one wearing armor.
“Aren’t you stupid? You know what’s going to happen to you. You don’t even look that strong.”
“Did El Cid die by a kid like that? I can’t believe it.”
“What is killing? It’s just a spoon.”
I closed my eyes,
They only whispered from afar, but didn’t come close.
“The director too. Why did you invite an outsider to a party like this? I don’t understand.”
“What are you going to do if company secrets are leaked? Without being able to take responsibility.”
“Really, we’re the only ones suffering because of the ignorant upper body. After taking a vacation, we came to play, and the strange guy blurs the atmosphere.”
It doesn’t seem to like me very much.
I didn’t even expect it from the beginning.
“By the way, the director said it’s not the same as before?”
“I heard that I lost my taste because I was pushed by company politics. I don’t know what it was like at first, but now I’m an old man in a small room.
“You have to walk the rope well. There are a lot of rumors that the game director will be replaced.”
They didn’t seem to be friendly to me or to the party organizer, ‘Alpha Zero’.
“You never know. If he climbs all the way to the top, he could become the CEO’s right-hand man. Because the previous 1st place almost did. He kicked his fortune.”
“Uh, then, say hello in advance…”
A woman in a dress started walking toward me.
When I glared at her, she hurriedly backed away.
“Why are your eyes like that? I think I’m going to kill people.”
“Don’t touch it. Rumors say it’s a mad dog.”
‘There doesn’t seem to be any helpful information.’
I relaxed and started looking around slowly.
“Never mind, it’s just the bullshit of worthless people.”
I glanced back.
Next to the marble pillars in the banquet hall, a woman in a suit greeted me.
neat impression. Her dark blue hair was tied down in a ponytail, and a metal scabbard hung from her waist.
“……who are you?”
“My name is Sizel, the director’s first-class secretary. Thank you for accepting our invitation. He also highly acknowledges the credit for subduing El Cid.”
“I never subjugated him. He came to die.”
“I guess it depends on the person.”
Siselle whispered.
I frowned.
“What do you mean?”
“well.”
Sizel smiled.
Then he cleared his throat and looked at me.
“Have you come alone?”
“I did bring Isel.”
“The heroes of Niflheim…?”
“You didn’t come. Why?”
“this.”
Siselle scratched her cheek with a troubled expression.
“Well, it can’t be helped. The manager is coming. See you later.”
Sizel lowered her head and started to climb the stairs in the middle of the banquet hall.
I laughed out loud. I couldn’t figure out what the woman was approaching.
The host in the middle of the banquet hall raised the microphone.
<Please give everyone a round of applause! The general director and producer of Pick Me Up, Lecadis, enters!>
clap clap clap.
Applause echoed through the banquet hall.
‘Alpha zero.’
Kirik.
The main door in the middle of the banquet hall opened.
A middle-aged man walked out of it.
‘Rather than walking… … It must have been the right expression.’
The man was in a wheelchair.
The gaze of a middle-aged man who was looking at the inside of the kite with blurry eyes met mine.
“Loki.”
The director muttered in a low-pitched voice.
“Siris… where did you go?”
“…?”
“Sir, Siris-chan is…”
what is that guy talking about
The middle-aged man muttered with a blank expression.
“I wanted to lick…”
“what?”
“Ha, lick…”
I frowned.
“…because I’m completely senile.”
Someone in the hall muttered, but he didn’t even pretend to hear.
“Siris-chan…”
The middle-aged man dragged the wheelchair away and disappeared through the open door.
Confused, I stood there blankly for a while.
‘What is that idiot?’
I couldn’t imagine.
Is that Alpha Zero?
The general manager of Pick Me Up?
‘… … .’
I glanced at the back of the invitation.
[Remarks – Submaster of Niflheim, I strongly hope to participate in the party of Siris.]
Why did I write such nonsense… … .
<Welcome with a round of applause. What a great speech from the director!>
clap clap clap
Empty applause echoed through the banquet hall.
“Hmph, that waste has gone as far as it goes.”
Amidst the applause, cynicism echoed.
I looked back over there.
A blond young man in a white suit was smoking a cigar.
“It should have been fine.”
The young man blew smoke.
and looked back at me
“Same goes for you. It looks like the CEO is getting a lot of attention, but don’t even think about rebelling. If you don’t want to look like El Cid.”
“…”
“You still don’t know why we invited Masters or something? You’re saying to figure out the subject. This is a warning. No matter how strong Niflheim is, you can never win against us. Keep in mind.”
The young man, speaking only of his own words, threw the cigar on the carpet and rubbed it off with his foot.
Took. The young man purposely came out and bumped his shoulder and left the banquet hall. Several men who appeared to be bodyguards followed him.
‘… … .’
I immediately left the banquet hall.
A young man was going down the stairs humming. I glanced back at him and headed for the ledge.
‘There is no one.’
I took the paper out of my pocket.
[Party Schedule (Executive Only)]
When he bumped into my shoulder, I snatched something sticking out of my pants pocket.
As I read the paper slowly, I stopped at a certain point.
[2:00 am – meeting in the conference room on the 7th floor. All team leaders attended. Dorado’s ending screening. Discussion of El Cid’s actions afterwards and prevention of recurrence.]
Ending Screening.
This was the information I was looking for.
‘It’s the 7th floor.’
It was the top floor of the cruise.
The security would be tight.
“Hey! What are you?”
I looked back
One of the bodyguards following the young man was walking towards me.
I immediately hid the paper.
“What did you just do here?”
“Not at all.”
“Suspicious guy…”
He furrowed his eyebrows and reached for his pistol holster.
“I will search you. Raise your hands and lie down…”
Kwajik.
I momentarily grabbed his right arm and broke it.
“……he!”
When the bent joint came out the other way, this time I grabbed the guy’s head with my left hand and threw it against the iron railing.
puck! Blood spurted out with the sound of a broken nose. I then kicked him in the leg. It spun once in the air and he was thrown off the railing.
with a plop.
“…”
I’ll have to look for that kid.
I brushed off the blood on my hands and went down the stairs.
