On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 207

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 207

 

Black Sky, Western Branch (3)

 

Dream World!

 

A concept created by a single mage, and a space that only that mage could manipulate.

 

To be precise, it’s not a space that actually exists.

 

It uses magical tools to very precisely manipulate the target’s brain, allowing them to experience another world.

 

Therefore, prolonged use is forbidden due to side effects.

 

However, when used for short periods, there are no problems at all, and it actually provides great help for growth.

 

Ziel had used it as well.

 

And he had seen its effects clearly.

 

‘It was a battle with myself, wasn’t it.’

 

Those who enter the Dream World engage in battle with themselves.

 

A battle with oneself.

 

It’s a concept that’s often used, but usually in an abstract sense.

 

However, when using this magical tool, you literally face off against an opponent perfectly identical to your current self in the Dream World.

 

‘This would be very useful for helping students break through their limits. I could use it as a final evaluation tool.’

 

The moment when a tool that was one of a kind even in Black Sky was repurposed for Academy students’ final evaluations!

 

“This should be sufficient.”

 

There were many other tools, but considering side effects, dangers, and suspicion that might arise from using the tools, this seemed like just the right amount.

 

Finally, Ziel gathered brainwashing potions for dealing with the Dark Ghost unit members!

 

And when he came outside and released the Polar Night Breathing Technique, the magic stone lighting flickered back to life.

 

Flash!

 

‘What, what is he doing?’

 

The Dark Ghost unit members who spotted Ziel coming outside.

 

All of them were unable to move or speak.

 

A situation where they could only endure with their eyes open, completely helpless!

 

“This is sufficient.”

 

Ziel leisurely divided the brainwashing potion in his hand, then carefully opened each mouth and fed it to them one by one.

 

Like a mother bird feeding baby birds.

 

“Swallow it.”

 

Gulp.

 

And the Dark Ghost unit members lost consciousness one by one, and with Danzu Rowan as the last, all memories of the Western Branch disappeared.

 

To be precise, most of the memories these people had disappeared.

 

Because they had shared the brainwashing potion.

 

If Black Sky’s unique post-processing method were added to this, ‘brainwashing’ would be complete, but naturally there was no need for that.

 

Ziel dragged all the unit members outside the cave and dumped them there, then returned.

 

“Now for the finishing touches.”

 

Black Sky, Western Branch.

 

Now it was time to erase its traces from this world.

 

Whoosh.

 

After simply incinerating everything and pouring corpse disposal potion on top, the documents and items decomposed without a trace.

 

Ziel felt no attachment or regret whatsoever.

 

Even though the cave was filled with acrid smoke, Ziel walked outside without his expression changing in the slightest.

 

By the time the paralyzed Dark Ghost unit members woke up, nothing would remain inside the cave.

 

Of course, they wouldn’t remember that they had been Dark Ghost unit members either.

 

No matter who discovered this cave in the future, it was no longer something Ziel needed to worry about.

 

“Good.”

 

With this, Ziel had gained two things.

 

One was an educational tool for students!

 

And a more stable identity!

 

Each time the traces of Black Sky remaining in the world disappeared one by one, the identity of ‘Ziel Steelheart’ became safer.

 

“…”

 

Ziel briefly recalled the memory of when his brainwashing was lifted.

 

That was when he first felt desire.

 

‘I wanted to live.’

 

He had also yearned for freedom.

 

‘I wanted to live by my own will.’

 

So he brought about the organization’s destruction.

 

The preparation was thorough, and the acting was perfect.

 

The assassination mission he had personally prepared at the end was also thorough and convincingly crafted.

 

Therefore, the target was also real.

 

Of course, with the organization’s destruction, the target would no longer be assassinated, and would never be assassinated in the future either.

 

Since it was someone he had spent the last semester with.

 

“My thoughts went on too long.”

 

Ziel finished his thoughts and left the Western Branch, or rather, what had now become an empty cave.

 

And after some time had passed.

 

“Ugh…”

 

Rowan woke up.

 

To be precise, it was someone who didn’t even know his own name.

 

“Where on earth is this…”

 

But just one thing.

 

“Dark Ghost?”

 

For some reason, the word Dark Ghost was rising strongly in Rowan’s mind.

 

Specter, Black Sky… even though all those memories had disappeared, that one intense word remained!

 

“Dark Ghost… what is Dark Ghost?”

 

Amid immeasurable curiosity and interest welling up, the other Dark Ghost unit members also opened their eyes one by one.

 

They were similar.

 

“Dark Ghost…?”

 

“What is it? Where is this place… but what is Dark Ghost?”

 

The reason was unknown.

 

However, they reached one consensus.

 

“I think we need to find out what Dark Ghost is…”

 

“I don’t remember anything either…”

 

Solving this powerful mystery!

 

Thus, Ziel had unintentionally planted the seeds of followers.

 

* * *

 

Ziel came down the mountain and looked for Potato.

 

He couldn’t see him.

 

Whistle!

 

Even when he called with a whistle, Potato didn’t come.

 

“Did he go far away.”

 

Ziel waited.

 

But Potato didn’t return.

 

“Did he die and become horse meat?”

 

After considering various possibilities, Ziel first checked the direction Potato had run.

 

Potato’s scent that remained faintly.

 

“I’ll have to track him.”

 

Thanks to finding the Western Branch faster than expected, he had plenty of time.

 

Thus the tracking of Potato began, and Ziel soon encountered a herd of wild horses.

 

Potato was mixed in among them.

 

Whoosh!

 

Potato flinched when he whistled.

 

“…Puhhing.”

 

But he couldn’t refuse and had no choice but to run toward Ziel.

 

That overwhelming power that had controlled him!

 

Plus the gratitude for healing his wounds.

 

The enjoyable run with his friends was regrettable, but it seemed he had to wrap it up.

 

“I told you to stay close, but you don’t listen. Do you want to become horse meat?”

 

“Pu, puhhing…”

 

“Listen well from now on.”

 

Fortunately, Ziel was generous.

 

Ziel mounted Potato again and began galloping toward Garden.

 

And so he returned to Garden once more.

 

“Boss!”

 

Gilbert had arrived first and was waiting in front of the gate leading into Garden.

 

“You came early.”

 

“Boss, you came early too, didn’t you?”

 

“My business finished quickly.”

 

“Ah. But Boss, did you have some separate business?”

 

“I went mountain climbing.”

 

“Ah. So it was training after all! Mountain climbing is great.”

 

“The Garmishu Mountain Range.”

 

“Aha. Wow, to make time for training like that, how admirable!”

 

Gilbert now misunderstood and attributed meaning to whatever Ziel said!

 

By the way, there was a large bag he hadn’t seen before.

 

The scent wafting from inside was extraordinary.

 

“Ingredients?”

 

“You figured it out right away, Boss. That’s right. I quickly traveled through 5 territories and gathered all the rare ingredients. For anything that might spoil or deteriorate, I specially treated them with magical tools that emit cold air!”

 

“Excellent, Gilbert. Well done.”

 

While there was an intention to keep him away, he actually had wanted to obtain ingredients.

 

Gilbert had performed his mission excellently.

 

“Let’s go in and take a look first. Oh, you’re going to the Black Market too, right?”

 

“Yes. I need to dispose of the gold bars.”

 

“Good. We have plenty of time too.”

 

Then Gilbert suddenly asked.

 

“Oh, Boss. I’m curious about something… did that guy called Big Sword come looking for you?”

 

“No, he didn’t come.”

 

“I see.”

 

At his strangely relieved expression, Ziel asked.

 

“Are you concerned about him?”

 

“Huh? Concerned? No way, why would I be? Why would I be concerned about a guy like that. Haha.”

 

“You seem concerned.”

 

“…Do I?”

 

“Why are you concerned?”

 

“Well, that’s…”

 

Gilbert thought carefully too.

 

‘Why am I concerned about that guy?’

 

He wasn’t sure of the reason.

 

But he was definitely concerned.

 

In fact, he hoped that guy would never come back.

 

‘Ah! Maybe because I need to receive Boss’s training too?’

 

It seemed like a more sophisticated reason than that…

 

“I’m not sure, Boss. Why would I be concerned?”

 

“I don’t know either. Let’s go in.”

 

And so the two returned to Garden without solving the mystery.

 

When they presented their identification at the gate, the Security Guards immediately recognized them.

 

“Teacher Ziel Steelheart, we’ve been waiting for you!”

 

“You were waiting?”

 

“Of course! The Deputy Mayor gave us strict orders to escort you both as soon as you returned.”

 

Deputy Mayor?

 

“Oh, you two left right away so you wouldn’t know, but there have been many changes in just a few days. First, the Mayor… was imprisoned, wasn’t he? So the Deputy Mayor is acting in his place, and he really wants to repay you…”

 

Gilbert immediately grasped the intention.

 

‘The Mayor is gone too, so he’s trying to curry favor with Boss using that as an excuse.’

 

Ziel’s reputation had already spread throughout the Western Region!

 

Plus, the Family Head of Rihart would often praise Ziel whenever he met with nobles.

 

Trying to make contact with Ziel, who had the protection of various nobles, was a very natural political choice.

 

“What kind of repayment are you talking about?”

 

“Well, repayment for bringing peace to Garden. He’s prepared a banquet so he can properly host you whenever you come.”

 

Gilbert saw it.

 

Ziel swallowing his saliva with a gulp.

 

Gastronomy, which had been one of his objectives anyway!

 

It was a good opportunity to accomplish it splendidly.

 

“Understood.”

 

“Yes, then could you wait just a moment? I’ll immediately notify City Hall and prepare a carriage to escort you both!”

 

Ziel and Gilbert found themselves receiving unexpected hospitality.

 

“Boss, Garden is famous for its cuisine even in the Western Region. Since it’s a banquet from City Hall, it’ll be amazing, right?”

 

“Mm. I’m looking forward to it. Gastronomy should be able to fully achieve its purpose.”

 

He suddenly worried.

 

Would City Hall’s kitchen have sufficient ingredient supplies?

 

“The carriage is ready, please board!”

 

And so the two headed to City Hall and received the Deputy Mayor’s warm welcome.

 

“Please come in! It’s such an honor to meet you both, hahaha. I’m Runtben, the Deputy Mayor of Garden. By the way, I’m currently acting, but I’ll soon take over the Mayor’s duties! Hahaha.”

 

His hand-rubbing gesture and manner of speaking seemed somewhat frivolous, but Ziel didn’t mind.

 

“Come, come inside! I’ll prepare a banquet for you.”

 

Of course, afterward, the familiar scene Gilbert had predicted unfolded.

 

“Huh, huhuh…”

 

Ziel cleanly devouring everything that came out!

 

The flustered Deputy Mayor!

 

He apparently hadn’t expected him to eat this much!

 

Moreover, his original purpose of having a conversation with Ziel also failed.

 

“Someone from the Western Alliance is here, Deputy Mayor.”

 

“I’m currently hosting guests…”

 

“Family Head Denikal, the Vice Alliance Leader, has come.”

 

“…!”

 

The Deputy Mayor ultimately had no choice but to stand up.

 

“I’m hosting guests, but I’m truly sorry. It seems I have urgent business to attend to.”

 

“I see. Understood. Then we’ll take our leave as well.”

 

The Deputy Mayor left the banquet hall with regret, and as soon as he did, Gilbert immediately whispered.

 

“Denikal is quite a famous family even in the Western Region.”

 

“I’ve heard of them too.”

 

“Boss knows him too?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

Rowan Denikal.

 

That bastard who created the Black Spirit Order.

 

I’m not sure if he made it down the mountain safely after losing his memory.

 

‘Did he come here because his child is connected to this incident?’

 

I was curious, but that was as far as it went.

 

“There doesn’t seem to be anything to eat here, so let’s go out.”

 

“Huh? You’re not staying here?”

 

“There are plenty of inns outside. But there’s no more food to eat here. It’s inefficient.”

 

“….”

 

Could there be another person in the world who judges efficiency and inefficiency like that?

 

“And I’m still hungry.”

 

“All of that went in….”

 

“I skipped lunch. I’m planning to eat a lot today.”

 

“Even someone who starved for a week couldn’t eat that much….”

 

Just what Gilbert saw was 20 plates!

 

And that was excluding dessert.

 

“Let’s go, but I’m not sure if anything will be open at this hour.”

 

“If nothing’s open, I’ll try my hand at cooking.”

 

“Oh.”

 

As the two left City Hall, there was one person approaching them.

 

A large build but somewhat timid steps.

 

Scars on his face.

 

Even his rugged silhouette!

 

“Uh…!”

 

Gilbert’s wariness flared up.

 

Not because he didn’t know who it was.

 

But because he knew exactly who it was.

 

It was ‘Big Sword’ Kelvin.

 

Thud.

 

Kelvin finally stopped in front of the two.

 

“You came.”

 

Ziel nodded.

 

Of course, it took quite a long time before Kelvin started speaking.

 

Hesitating.

 

After pondering for a while, his first words were:

 

“Pl, please fight me!”

 

And from his chest came the large sum of 40,000 cel.

 

40,000 cel!

 

Quite a considerable amount for just a few days.

 

Moreover, Kelvin’s body had wounds all over it.

 

These were traces of what he’d gone through to obtain the 40,000 cel.

 

“2, 2,000 cel for 1 hour! So, 20 hours!”

 

Ziel accepted the 40,000 cel and nodded.

 

“Good. We can do 20 hours straight then.”

 

“…?”

 

20 hours straight?

 

Kelvin was flustered by the completely unexpected words.

 

“But before that, I need to fill my stomach properly, so follow me. We’re going to eat.”

 

Gilbert shook his head back and forth.

 

He could see hell before his eyes.

 

Of course, Ziel didn’t leave Gilbert out.

 

“Gilbert, while we’re at it, you’ll join us too.”

 

Gilbert realized.

 

Turns out I’m going to hell together with them.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————