Chapter 252
Shadow was very flustered by the sudden text message from Shin Ha-yul.
‘What is this… … .’
Because of the shadows he always had around him, his facial expression didn’t show at all, but his motionless body showed how much he was embarrassed.
‘I don’t know when I’ll be able to contact you again because of Hermes’ surveillance, but I’m using up all 3 contact opportunities like this in vain?’
Currently, Shadow is not in a situation where he can move independently.
As such, the value of the communication terminal handed to Shin Ha-yul is indescribably great.
To blow such an important contact opportunity at once.
That’s just embarrassing.
‘I can’t grasp the situation at all.’
Shin Ha-yul’s unexpected behavior was enough to embarrass him.
The contents of the text message sent by Shin Ha-yul were enough to embarrass Shadow even more.
‘Location of the Doctor… … . Joining the Doctor’s Call for Assistance? Am I arguing with the Doctor?’
The Doctor’s research is the top secret of top secrets.
Only the Dark Mage King and Hermes knew about him.
Therefore, Shadow does not know about the Doctor’s whereabouts.
‘So the Doctor is in Paris? What are you doing there?’
Shadow’s doubts grew bigger and bigger.
‘This second character. Ready to trade. This means that I am ready to erase my shadow.’
This is also too sudden.
Shin Ha-yul, who had been trying to postpone the transaction until now, sent such a call without hesitation.
‘What kind of change of heart did you have… … .’
no. Shin Ha-yul did not have a change of heart, but did the situation force him to make such contact?
‘I don’t know.’
I really don’t know.
I have no idea how things are going right now.
He, who is called a specialist in stealth and infiltration, does not know anything like this.
Maybe this is the first time I’ve had white hair like this.
‘Whatever the reason, the fact that Shin Ha-yul thought of erasing my shadow is an appeal to me. Whatever the current situation, I just have to act according to the orders of Shin Ha-yul.’
Shin Ha-yul must have had his own thoughts and gave such an order.
Shadow simply followed his words.
‘… … no. Even if I act as instructed, there is no way to do that.’
As I said, Shadow currently has no idea where the Doctor is or what he is doing.
As there is no information at all, it is impossible to grasp the doctor’s movements.
‘Now that I know you’re in Paris, it might be possible to figure it out somehow… … .’
This also means that it is possible ‘if it was usual’. It is impossible now.
Right now, under the watchful eye of Hermes.
‘Under the circumstances, joining with the Doctor’s support is of course impossible.’
Shadow, who has no information about the Doctor, says he will join the Doctor’s reinforcements without hesitation?
It’s just like saying ‘I’m a traitor, arrest me.’
‘Unless the Doctor contact me personally, it is impossible for me to join the Doctor.’
There’s nothing you can do on this side.
It is also impossible to determine the location of the Doctor.
It is also impossible to join with the Doctor’s support.
Therefore, it is completely impossible to join Shin Ha-yul.
‘… … My head hurts.’
Shadow pressed his throbbing temple with his hand.
‘Shin Ha-yul must have known about my situation. What to do with these instructions… … .’
It was a time when I was resenting Shin Ha-yul for giving an unanswered order in a situation where there was no answer.
Woo-woo-!
The phone in my pocket vibrated. A communication terminal of the same type as the secret line connected to the Shin Ha-ryul held in the hand.
If there’s a difference, it’s just that there’s no limit to 3 contacts because it’s a remodeled product of Hermes.
‘Is it Hermes’ contact?’
My head hurts to death, but I want you to refrain from saying anything that hurts your head even more here.
Shadow frowned and checked the text.
“This… … .”
Contrary to Shadow’s expectations, however, the contact did not come from Hermes.
[doctor]
The sender is Doctor.
He was one of the culprits who is currently giving Shadow a headache.
[Please support. I need your help.]
[I will make good use of the case.]
[I will send you the location information. Please join us here.]
Shadow’s expression darkened.
A completely stunned expression.
“I expected this to happen… … Did you send that text?”
Shin Ha-yul knew that the doctor would contact him like this.
That’s why he sent such a text.
‘How on earth?’
Shadow’s eyes slowly trembled.
‘Even if Shin Ha-yul did something to create a situation where the Doctor needed support, would it be possible for that support to make me choose Pinpoint? How exactly did the Doctor get me to call for help?’
The executives of the Black Mage Tower are not just Shadow.
If you are going to send support, there are many other personnel.
I could have asked for help from Hermes, who seems to be still in touch.
You could have asked for support from ‘Levy’, who is known to be close to the Doctor.
In such a situation, you called Shadow as reinforcements?
Not even through Hermes, but directly like this?
‘How the hell… … ?’
It was incomprehensible to Shadow’s common sense.
‘Shinha rate. What kind of magic did you use?’
The doubts that were already big grew bigger and bigger, biting tail after tail.
It seems that the only way to answer this question is to meet and talk with Shin Ha-yul in person.
Shadow sent a text message to the Doctor using the terminal as it was.
[Confirmed. I will join right now.]
right after that.
Shadow’s body disappeared into the shadows.
* * *
lunch the next day.
A guest came to Binosugar.
“Hey, I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve been treated so kindly for the first time.”
I’m an old acquaintance, but I’m a person who is new to everyone in Binosuga.
A mercenary who looks very awkward when using honorifics.
A woman with a body reminiscent of a wolf and eyes that stand out.
“What? I heard that you are an important guest of my honor. She just made her own arrangements. That guest must be a mercenary. I didn’t know it was a hound, too.”
Charles.
The director, who was doing his best to hide my whereabouts as Yangdong in Korea, arrived in Paris.
“Luan. I was trying not to care at all. If you keep coming out like this, don’t you become curious again?”
“… … haha.”
I am very concerned about my past.
It was a word full of meaning.
“Oh yeah. Other members outside may also come in.”
“it’s okay. All of them are 100 million light-years away from politeness, so it was obvious that they would make mistakes.”
“hmm. I don’t care about manners, but… … .”
“Probably less polite than I imagined.”
“It bothers me even more when you say that. I think I’ve seen a lot of disrespectful things… … .”
Sein-sama’s eyes glittered with curiosity.
“Well, let’s dispel your curiosity about him after this is over. I don’t think that’s going to happen, but if your mercenary members touch my back, it will interfere with my future missions.”
“… … What if you say it’s a hindrance?”
“You will think of me as your enemy, but there is no way I can properly perform the mission.”
In other words, if any of the mercenaries crosses the line and touches the evil of the world, I will immediately cut off their heads.
It was like that.
“You are more terrifying than I heard.”
“well. I don’t think I’m afraid of anything like that.”
“I don’t know if it’s an enemy, but if you’re a colleague, why should you be afraid?”
“That’s right.”
Sein-nim laughed heartily.
Captain Charles grinned.
‘… … He really looks like a different person.’
Say goodbye to Sophia too.
Say goodbye to your father too.
Saying bad words to Kim Kang-in.
He was the same person who treats everyone the same way, so of course I thought he would speak plain language to Sein-nim as well.
It’s a respectful word.
it doesn’t fit too well
“Where is the accommodation?”
“I’ve secured it, but if you’ll excuse me, I’d like to stay in this mansion separately.”
“hmm. It will be easy to receive instructions or do it… … . Do it.”
Sein-nim gestured at Stella, who was quietly watching the situation from the side.
It was a signal to assign a room on its own. Stella gave a small nod of her head in affirmation.
“Come this way.”
Stella responded wearing the mask of a cold knight.
For those who see it for the first time, it is always that way.
“for a moment… … .”
Charles looked at Stella for a moment, then turned his gaze back to Sein-sama.
“Is this the end of the conversation?”
It’s a look of extreme surprise.
“Do you have anything else to say about this?”
“I thought you would give it a try at least once.”
“test? You mean skill?”
“Ability is also ability, but can you strictly adhere to the secret? A test of trust.”
“It is a test of whether you can be trusted… … .”
Sein-nim stroked his chin as if he was having fun.
“If the mercenaries had come, they would have done it. But aren’t you guys not mercenaries, but ‘hunting dogs’?”
“You rate us pretty highly.”
“Considering your achievements, I think it’s a reasonable evaluation.”
Captain Charles made a very surprised expression.
“I usually ignore them as mercenaries.”
“Knights don’t judge others based on status alone.”
Mercenaries are secretly despised.
But knights are openly despised.
Therefore, the greatest taboo for knights is to judge someone based only on their appearance or status.
If you look down on others like that, it’s just spitting in my face.
“And I can see that you treat them the way you do, so shouldn’t I treat you the same?”
“Treat me… … .”
“That awkward respect.”
Sein-nim chuckled.
“That’s enough. So stop that clumsy respect and do what you normally do.”
“… … Was it that awkward?”
Captain Charles’ expression changed much more vividly than before.
“Anyway, good is good. Whoa. I will live for a while now.”
Is a fish in water a facial expression like this?
“Anyway, thank you. I was so stuffy that I almost died.”
“Ahaha! I like that look better. Do you like it.”
Sein-nim laughed out loud.
“Then go and rest. My assignment is tomorrow morning. You should get some rest beforehand.”
“Thank you for your extreme consideration.”
Captain Charles raised his hand in a friendly gesture and expressed his gratitude.
Sein-nim’s smile grew thicker.
Captain Charles seemed to like it very much.
“stellar.”
“yes. Captain Charles. Come this way… … .”
“no. it’s okay. I’ll get guidance from him.”
Captain Charles stretched his arms wide as he did, then came up to me and put his arms around my shoulders.
“I have something to say to this ungrateful guy who keeps calling me asking for help after no contact. Just tell me the location of the room in a sneak peek later. I’ll go on my own.”
Something feels bone in the words.
‘Did I not contact you too much?’
I tried my best to keep it a secret.
It seems that he was a little sad.
“Captain… … .”
“Shh. Don’t make excuses. If you’re going to make excuses… … .”
The captain grinned and wrapped his arms around my neck.
Even headlocks.
“Do it after you get hit!”
Maybe because it was a heartfelt headlock, it was quite painful.
Of course, it wasn’t to the extent of screaming.
“Lu, Luan-nim!”
Stella called my name with a restless expression.
“Luan-nim is sick! If you treat me so harshly… … !”
“The patient is a freak. I’m fine. Aren’t you?”
“… … yes.”
The aftereffects of resonance were completely resolved this morning.
Right now I am in perfect condition.
“It’s okay, let go of that hand. Excuse me!”
Stella forcibly removed Captain Charles’ hand as it was.
No, I was trying to take it off.
Woo woo woo woo-!
“This… … .”
It would have been if there hadn’t been a sudden explosion outside the mansion.
“Leader!”
Before the explosion could stop, a mercenary came running and shouted.
“It’s an assault!”
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh-!
With those words, another explosion erupted.
