On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 100

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 100

 

 

 

 

 

The Man Who Can’t Say Goodbye (2)

 

 

 

 

 

To Ziel, sleep was nothing more or less than an essential element for human physical activity.

 

He didn’t enjoy sleeping, and only slept when necessary.

 

But during the journey back to the capital, he slept and woke up quite refreshingly.

 

The whole way back, he had been tormented by Gunter’s chatter.

 

 

 

“Teacher, where was I in my story? Oh, that’s right! I’m also from the Academy. Haha. The professors who were there back then probably aren’t there anymore. Now Arcane School is doing well, but back then Sword School was the best. Well, even then Arcane School was doing pretty well, but compared to Sword School…”

 

 

 

He had so many topics to talk about that even though the subject changed every time, he never ran out of things to say.

 

Ziel suddenly became curious.

 

 

 

“Do you have some disease where you die if you can’t talk?”

 

“Ah, is there such a disease? If there is, I probably have it!”

 

“So there is one.”

 

“Looking at me, you might think so! Hahaha!”

 

 

 

He was also unnecessarily thick-skinned, so no matter what Ziel said, he just laughed it off.

 

No.

 

Maybe he was just oblivious.

 

 

 

‘He said he has a lover in the capital.’

 

 

 

He suddenly became curious.

 

Would that person called his lover also talk a lot?

 

Perhaps one would have to love listening too much to be able to ‘love’ this man.

 

 

 

‘Is that what love is?’

 

 

 

Indeed.

 

Every book he read had a different definition of love, but this exact definition came to mind.

 

Simply liking someone just as they are.

 

That is love.

 

 

 

‘Then it must be true love.’

 

 

 

Ziel felt reverence for Gunter’s lover, whose face he didn’t even know.

 

Meanwhile.

 

 

 

“But you know, don’t you? Swords are usually received from famous blacksmiths, but I just have an ordinary sword… Come to think of it, Teacher Ziel, you don’t have a sword? Aren’t you a Liberal Arts Instructor at Sword School?”

 

“I’m not particularly fond of swords.”

 

“Hmm. That’s a philosophical statement! Now I understand why the Family Head praised you so highly. That’s right. If you like swords and become obsessed with them, you’ll lose the sword instead. Teacher Ziel’s words mean keeping distance from the sword, something like that!”

 

 

 

Ziel was mastering one social skill.

 

Brushing off.

 

 

 

“Something like that.”

 

“I knew it! I thought so!”

 

 

 

Ziel had always answered straightforwardly, thinking as he spoke.

 

But right now, he couldn’t do that.

 

Instinct!

 

Ziel’s sharp instinct was crying out.

 

The moment he answered honestly, other words would follow one after another!

 

Of course, unfortunately, Gunter’s mouth never rested.

 

Ziel felt a strong impulse for the dozens of times just today.

 

 

 

‘If it were my assassin days, I would have burned his mouth.’

 

 

 

Or sewn his lips shut with unbreakable wire!

 

Though that mouth would probably still find a way to chatter.

 

But Ziel was a former assassin.

 

A legendary one at that!

 

His patience alone was something he could be proud of.

 

After enduring with great difficulty, the capital finally came into view.

 

 

 

‘Finally.’

 

 

 

He heard the escort mission was only until the capital.

 

So once they arrived at the capital, the mission would be over.

 

 

 

“Oh my, we’re already at the capital. It’s regrettable, Teacher. To think we have to part ways like this. Haven’t we had many conversations over these few days? It was such a learning experience for me.”

 

 

 

Ziel’s answers usually didn’t continue beyond 3 or 4 phrases.

 

He couldn’t quite understand what Gunter had learned from that.

 

Though Ziel had learned brushing off.

 

 

 

“By the way, you’re returning to the Academy, right?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“Then would you like to stop by my villa on the way? It’s right on the path, and since I’m here after a long time, I want to stop by briefly to pick up some things. A package should have arrived.”

 

 

 

A villa.

 

 

 

“Oh, by the way, didn’t I mention I have a lover in the capital? Since we’re not even married yet, it would be awkward to visit the mansion and meet… haha. Well, I arranged something separate. It’s trendy these days, among young nobles. I followed the trend too! Being a knight affiliated with the Kundel Family, it wasn’t difficult to arrange!”

 

 

 

The sight of him eagerly explaining things no one asked about wasn’t particularly surprising anymore.

 

Ziel thought for a moment and then accepted.

 

 

 

“Understood.”

 

 

 

Without knowing it, Ziel had learned another thing.

 

Compromise.

 

 

 

‘It’s on the way anyway.’

 

 

 

Compromise usually happens in unfavorable situations.

 

This was exactly one of those inconvenient situations.

 

If he refused here, Gunter might express disappointment and pour out even more chatter.

 

Ziel was starting to become afraid of Gunter!

 

 

 

“Haha, thank you. Oh, Teacher. Yesterday you mentioned you’re staying at the Academy Faculty Dormitory, right? Even when I attended the Academy, I remember there weren’t many faculty members staying there, but anyway, if you get a chance to find a house later, it might be good to take a look at my villa.”

 

 

 

That was another interesting fact.

 

Ziel had actually been thinking about housing for stabilizing and settling his cover identity.

 

Enduring Gunter’s chatter a bit more would be difficult, but he still wanted to take a look.

 

And so the two headed to the mansion.

 

Gunter’s mansion was in Zone 8.

 

For reference, the Academy uses all of Zones 5 and 6.

 

Considering that Zones 2, 3, and 4 were essentially wealthy districts, Zone 8 was the next tier of upscale area.

 

So it was quite different from the lower districts where Ziel had gone to buy equipment.

 

 

 

“How is it, Teacher?”

 

“The streets are clean.”

 

“It’s not quite a full wealthy district, but it’s a reasonably good place. It’s a rising area these days.”

 

“What’s that over there?”

 

“That’s the Comprehensive Service Center. It provides administrative convenience for the residents here? Something like that. There’s even a Bounty Center if you go there.”

 

“Bounty, you say.”

 

 

 

During his assassin days, bounties were inseparable from his work.

 

Assassins were the most commonly used agents for catching bounty criminals.

 

 

 

“I hear these days there are only small fry. They say there are so many thieves.”

 

“I see.”

 

 

 

As Gunter said, when they went to the front of the comprehensive center, the bounty posters on the bulletin board were all about thieves.

 

Though there were one or two with somewhat larger amounts.

 

 

 

‘The Sopen Family Mansion was eventually robbed.’

 

 

 

One of the bounty criminals was listed as having recently robbed the Sopen family mansion.

 

 

 

[Crime: Theft from Sopen Family ‘Grand’ Mansion and 15 other residences (estimated damages approximately 2 million cel)]

 

 

 

It wasn’t even that long ago.

 

It was just two days ago.

 

 

 

‘I had pointed out the security issues.’

 

 

 

It seemed they hadn’t listened and implemented the advice from that time.

 

Anyway, perhaps because the enraged family head Olton Sopen had added extra bounty money, the reward was quite substantial for a thief.

 

 

 

“Hmm.”

 

 

 

And the most eye-catching bounty poster.

 

 

 

[Extremely Dangerous! Dead or Alive! Must report to authorities upon sighting or finding traces!]

 

 

 

It was none other than Ziel himself.

 

Of course, there wasn’t a single clue that could identify him.

 

No one in the world knew that the Specter’s real face was Ziel’s current face.

 

Perhaps embarrassed by their position of posting the bounty, there was a silhouette, but it was impossible to deduce anything from it.

 

 

 

[Crime: Assassination of multiple nobles and dignitaries and suspected operation of ‘Black Sky’ assassination organization. Bounty: 200 million cel.]

 

 

 

200 million cel.

 

 

 

“That’s the highest bounty in history. I don’t think I’ve ever seen even 20 million cel, let alone 200 million.”

 

“Is that very high?”

 

“Very high, Teacher. It’s incredibly high. There’s never been a bounty criminal with this kind of money attached. Everyone says it has symbolic meaning. It’s a declaration that from now on, there’s no place for underground organizations like assassination groups in this Empire.”

 

“Is that so.”

 

“After the Black Sky assassination organization’s destruction, other assassination groups are also keeping quiet now. At least near the capital, I understand they’re refraining from activities.”

 

 

 

‘If I report myself and take the money before escaping, what happens to the 200 million cel?’

 

 

 

Ziel became genuinely curious!

 

 

 

“Come on, Teacher. Let’s go. We’re almost there. Anyway, I wanted to choose an upscale area of Zone 4 or higher if possible, but that wasn’t easy. Since it’s a place to use temporarily anyway, I thought Zone 8 would be appropriate. Hahaha. There are also rumors that Zone 8 property values keep rising. So I even took out a loan from the Imperial Bank.”

 

 

 

A loan.

 

Ziel had read about it in books.

 

 

 

‘So house loans were possible too.’

 

 

 

How much would be possible for him?

 

Anyway, the mansion was quite large.

 

A three-story structure.

 

Though it was attached to the mansion next door, it still had reasonably good space.

 

 

 

‘A place with no security advantages.’

 

 

 

Ziel immediately gave it a harsh evaluation.

 

Because the houses were too close together, sound insulation seemed difficult, and the possible entry points were obvious.

 

Conversely, it was advantageous for defense but difficult for escape.

 

Overall, it was somewhat different from the house Ziel wanted.

 

However, before he could voice his harsh evaluation, Gunter chattered beside him.

 

 

 

“The loan still has a few years left, but I think I can pay it off sufficiently. Even considering the interest, thinking about the rising property values, I think it would be profitable enough even if I sell it when the loan repayment is finished. How is it? This is quite perfect, isn’t it? Haha. From your expression, it seems you like it too, Teacher!”

 

 

 

For reference, Ziel hadn’t changed his expression even once during the journey to the capital, except for frowning.

 

Ah.

 

There were some instances.

 

Once when he met Tollen Trading Company.

 

Once when they almost reached the capital.

 

Both times were pleased expressions.

 

 

 

“Shall we go inside now?”

 

“I’ll just look around inside and then head back to the Academy.”

 

“Ah, of course. You have your own schedule, Teacher. I’ll show you around quickly. Haha.”

 

 

 

He was sincere.

 

Ziel wanted to hurry back to the dormitory and rest.

 

 

 

‘A nap wouldn’t be bad either.’

 

 

 

This desperate desire to part ways with Gunter quickly!

 

 

 

“Oh, by the way, this house has double security. Double lock system, double window locks. And if there’s an intruder, the contracted security company comes running immediately. You can only open the door using the designated key!”

 

 

 

They must be using magical tools.

 

Ziel nodded, thinking ‘I see,’ then suddenly asked.

 

 

 

“Are you living with your lover?”

 

“Huh? No, that’s not it. As I mentioned, it’s just trendy. Rather than living together, it’s more like a place to meet outside… should I say?”

 

“Does your lover know that Sir Gunter is coming?”

 

“Of course not! If she knew, she would have come out to greet me when I entered the capital, right?”

 

 

 

Ziel asked again.

 

 

 

“Then do you have a caretaker?”

 

“I don’t have one separately. It’s a personal space. I clean it myself whenever I come to the capital. I’ve been cleaning since my days as the youngest in the Knight Order, so I have some expertise in sweeping and wiping cleanly…”

 

 

 

Rarely, Ziel interrupted Gunter’s words.

 

 

 

“There should be no one inside, but I can sense a presence.”

 

“What?”

 

“Is there someone else inside who isn’t your lover or a caretaker?”

 

“…”

 

 

 

Gunter fell silent for the first time.

 

There were two reasons.

 

One was the fact that someone was inside when no one should be there.

 

The other was-

 

 

 

‘I didn’t sense anything? How did Teacher know?’

 

 

 

The very fact that he had sensed a presence.

 

 

 

“Right now they’re holding their breath. They know we’ve arrived at the front.”

 

 

 

They couldn’t help but know.

 

Gunter had been chattering so enthusiastically right in front of the house.

 

It was loud enough to wake someone from a light sleep.

 

In Ziel’s view, since the house wasn’t soundproofed, it was even more so.

 

 

 

“Sir Gunter. Is there a back door?”

 

“Th-there is.”

 

“Then I’ll go in through the back door. They might try to escape. Sir Gunter, please enter through the front door.”

 

“Understood.”

 

 

 

As soon as he nodded, Ziel headed toward the back door.

 

Only after Ziel had completely disappeared did Gunter realize one fact.

 

 

 

‘But I have the key?’

 

 

 

However, if he shouted out or tried to give him the key, things might go wrong.

 

 

 

‘He must be planning to guard the back door. Probably.’

 

 

 

Teacher must have misheard.

 

There couldn’t be anyone inside.

 

For a moment, one anxious thought crossed his mind.

 

 

 

‘It can’t be.’

 

 

 

Only two people had keys to this house: himself and his lover.

 

The people who could enter were limited…

 

 

 

Click.

 

 

 

He opened the door first.

 

He could confirm with his eyes.

 

The first floor was just as he remembered it…

 

 

 

“Sir Gunter. Don’t move.”

 

 

 

Ziel’s whisper could be heard.

 

Gunter’s eyes widened.

 

Ziel had already entered inside.

 

 

 

“Teacher, how on earth did you…”

 

“Lower your voice and look at the ground.”

 

 

 

His gaze moved at Ziel’s words.

 

There was nothing special.

 

However, after hearing the next words, it looked different.

 

 

 

Whoosh.

 

 

 

Ziel lowered his upper body toward the ground and blew air with his mouth.

 

 

 

“…!”

 

 

 

The dust accumulated on the ground flew away, revealing very faint footprints.

 

 

 

“Judging by the size, it’s an adult male. From how faint they are, he doesn’t weigh much, and his steps are light.”

 

“Teacher, how on earth…”

 

“Lower your voice. No, don’t speak at all.”

 

 

 

Ziel particularly emphasized the part about not speaking.

 

 

 

‘Finally I can get him to shut his mouth.’

 

 

 

“I don’t sense any presence on the first floor, so we’ll go to the second floor.”

 

“But why is Teacher Ziel speaking…?”

 

“I told you not to speak.”

 

“…”

 

 

 

Gunter tightly shut his mouth.

 

He had mountains of questions he wanted to ask.

 

But he only thought them to himself.

 

 

 

‘What on earth is this? How did he get into the house and how is he not leaving footprints on the ground? Is this really someone the Family Head praised so highly? The more I know, the more amazing…’

 

 

 

He thought quite a lot.

 

Gunter followed Ziel up to the second floor.

 

 

 

“I still sense a presence on the third floor. They’re holding their breath and breathing very slowly. They probably know we’ve entered the house.”

 

 

 

How does he know all this?

 

 

 

‘Could he be a former thief?’

 

 

 

Similar, but completely different.

 

 

 

“What’s the structure of the third floor like?”

 

“…”

 

“Sir Gunter.”

 

“Ah. You told me not to speak…”

 

“Answer briefly and simply. Keep your voice low.”

 

“It’s close to an attic room. There are some stored items though…”

 

“How many windows are there?”

 

“Two. One at the front and back of the house.”

 

“When we go up the stairs, block the closest window.”

 

 

 

Gunter’s throat bobbed with tension.

 

That anxious possibility came to mind again.

 

 

 

‘Surely not, it can’t be.’

 

 

 

His lover’s betrayal.

 

They had been apart for a long time.

 

At most, they saw each other once or twice a year!

 

Though they had pledged marriage, betrayal between people was all too common.

 

He trusted her more than anyone, but the situation was making him doubt.

 

Gunter firmly believed.

 

However, this situation kept creating that suspicion.

 

 

 

‘It can’t be, there’s no way. My love wouldn’t do that.’

 

 

 

Gunter followed behind Ziel up to the third floor, chanting anxious spells.

 

 

 

“Now.”

 

 

 

The moment Ziel reached the third floor, he dashed to the opposite side, and Gunter immediately blocked the nearest window.

 

And then—

 

It was quiet.

 

 

 

“…?”

 

 

 

Was it Teacher Ziel’s mistake after all?

 

Just as he thought that.

 

 

 

“Teacher?”

 

 

 

Ziel, who had been blocking the window, installed something on the window then walked straight toward an empty third floor wall.

 

 

 

‘What is he trying to do?’

 

 

 

And just as he seemed to pass by it—

 

 

 

Crash!

 

 

 

He instantly drew his dagger and thrust it, breaking something.

 

There had definitely been nothing in the air!

 

What was surprising was something else.

 

Along with the breaking sound…

 

 

 

“Wh-what!”

 

 

 

Suddenly a person appeared from a place where there had been nothing.

 

 

 

“Eek!”

 

 

 

Whoever it was seemed to try to run away immediately.

 

 

 

Thud!

 

 

 

But before they could, Ziel tripped them and grabbed their upper body, slamming them to the ground.

 

 

 

“Got them, Sir Gunter.”

 

 

 

When he hurried over to check, fortunately it wasn’t his lover.

 

It was some man.

 

 

 

‘Who is this?’

 

 

 

Just then, as Gunter was tilting his head in confusion, Ziel said something.

 

 

 

“This is someone I saw on the bounty poster.”

 

“Bounty poster, you say….”

 

“There was one with a 300,000 cel bounty on his head.”

 

 

 

The very Bounty Criminal who had supposedly robbed the Sopen Family!

 

 

 

“…!”

 

 

 

Gunter’s expression was full of surprise!

 

 

 

“P-please let me go. If you just let me go, I’ll give you even more money than that!”

 

“Be quiet.”

 

 

 

Ziel poked near the Bounty Criminal’s neck, making him shut his mouth.

 

 

 

“Teacher! So we caught a Bounty Criminal?”

 

“It seems so.”

 

“My goodness! This is incredibly fortunate! Wow, to have this happen as soon as we arrived in the Capital… wait, 300,000 cel is enormous, isn’t it? That’s a huge amount of money!”

 

 

 

They had caught a Bounty Criminal.

 

They would also get money, which he liked.

 

However, he didn’t look particularly happy.

 

 

 

‘Since we caught a Bounty Criminal… do I have to stay with Sir Gunter a little longer?’

 

 

 

He had planned to look around the house and return straight to the Academy.

 

Ziel still couldn’t part ways with Gunter.

 

 

 

‘By the way….’

 

 

 

Meanwhile, there was something that caught Ziel’s attention.

 

It was this thief.

 

It was an item the Bounty Criminal had used while hiding.

 

A small, black stone.

 

The very device Ziel had used once before.

 

The very thing he had used to hide from Delev who was tailing him at the Academy!

 

 

 

‘It’s something only used by the assassination group. Why is it in this guy’s hands?’

 

 

 

Something that showed very elaborate fake scenery….

 

A device that only assassins belonging to Black Sky could use.

 

It was the Projection Stone.

 

 

 

“Sir Gunter. I’ll handle this guy myself.”

 

 

 

It seemed like a separate interrogation would be necessary.

 

 

 

“Ah, of course! Naturally. Since Teacher caught him, he’s naturally yours. Don’t worry about me, please hurry to the Bounty Center.”

 

 

 

Gunter nodded as if it were obvious.

 

It was truly fortunate.

 

 

 

‘Finally we’re parting ways.’

 

 

 

Gunter had a decent personality.

 

But he talked too much.

 

 

 

“Thanks to you, we caught the thief, Teacher. Who would have thought he was a Bounty Criminal! By the way, what kind of security does this house have that this guy could break in so easily! I should talk to the Caretaker about strengthening the lock system….”

 

“Well then, I’ll be going now.”

 

 

 

Hurriedly.

 

 

 

Ziel poked near the thief’s neck to knock him unconscious, then slung him over his shoulder and quickly went downstairs.

 

 

 

“Take care, Teacher! I’ll see you again!”

 

 

 

He didn’t want to encounter him again in the future.

 

 

 

“And if you need any testimony, please let me know! Victim statements are always important by law! Send me a letter anytime! I plan to stay in the Capital for about three days!”

 

 

 

He didn’t want to contact him.

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