On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 214

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 214

 

Tremendous Shock (2)

 

They had to acknowledge it.

 

That their thoughts had been wrong.

 

It felt like encountering a new artistic movement that went beyond being flawless.

 

“My goodness….”

 

“This is really….”

 

“Huh….”

 

It was truly a tremendous shock.

 

They certainly hadn’t expected this.

 

Some had declared from the start that Mortis was wrong about this collection.

 

Sometimes the model is more important than the collection items!

 

Yet he had brought two people from a family no one had ever heard of.

 

They were even said to be teacher and student.

 

But….

 

“This is the core concept of this collection. ‘Epic of Steel’ inspired by ‘Teacher and Disciple’.”

 

It was overwhelmingly impressive from the start.

 

Epic of Steel.

 

The core theme running through this collection.

 

The critics’ hands became busy, and the mages who were waiting began to ‘record’ Ziel and Quantus’s outfits.

 

“The Epic of Steel is a story that contains the narrative of a student being forged like steel through the teacher’s guidance.”

 

Collections always need a narrative.

 

The narrative Mortis chose this time was precisely the teacher’s instruction and the student’s learning.

 

“This is the first concept. ‘Hammer and Raw Stone’. It captures the teacher’s sharpness as he looks upon his disciple like viewing a raw stone, and the disciple’s tension and anticipation before beginning training.”

 

The outfits prepared for the two accordingly.

 

“The teacher’s outfit is the ‘Iron Crest Vest’. The dark gray metallic vest and silk shirt made from Valensian fabric symbolize the image of a cool-headed teacher….”

 

It suited them so perfectly.

 

The outfit was the most modest and simple among everything Mortis had attempted so far.

 

But the presence of the model who elevated that simplicity to something special!

 

“Next is the disciple. The ‘Hide Silk Overcoat’ was crafted using magic beast hide, preserving the rough texture as is. It emphasizes the point of being an unrefined raw stone….”

 

Here, Quantus had completely transformed his image.

 

They knew from his appearance that he had a large build.

 

But the muscles visible between the coat were truly overwhelming!

 

He had put the coat over his completely bare upper body.

 

Some critics were shocked.

 

No matter what, it wasn’t easy for a noble to expose his bare body like that.

 

A bold attempt.

 

A bold decision.

 

Plus the eye-catching accessories.

 

Necklace.

 

Ring.

 

Even bracelets and shoes.

 

While everything formed perfect harmony, the models were adding the finishing touch.

 

“….”

 

The critics were swept up in tremendous shock and still couldn’t collect themselves.

 

However, their hands moved without rest in a professional manner, organizing their impressions.

 

‘Lord Mortis has finally succeeded in refining his madness. Especially this ‘giant wildness’ called Quantus Hopel….’

 

‘The intersection of these two people, Ziel and Quantus, is the perfect geometric completion of ‘vertical composure’ and ‘horizontal gravity’….’

 

Reviews being born in real time.

 

Mortis burst into great laughter inwardly watching that scene.

 

‘The critics’ arrogance has completely vanished.’

 

Critics and artists exist in a love-hate relationship.

 

Sometimes they give wings to artists, but sometimes they cause their downfall.

 

Mortis had suffered tremendous harsh criticism from critics even when revealing his first collection.

 

He really hated them then, but now he was even properly training them.

 

‘They’ve completely fallen for it. Thanks to Teacher Ziel.’

 

Mortis sent another thanks to Ziel.

 

Not just for becoming a model.

 

The inspiration for this collection’s first concept came from Ziel.

 

The most modest and simple design concept ever.

 

It was precisely tailored to Ziel’s taste.

 

In fact, Ziel quite liked these clothes right now.

 

And the critics were also shocked by the design that directly contradicted Mortis’s artistic movement.

 

The walking began here.

 

Ziel went first.

 

The critics brought out sharp gazes again watching Ziel take his first step.

 

‘Let’s see how this goes.’

 

Walking.

 

One of the important elements for a model.

 

The atmosphere of the stage changes depending on how one walks.

 

As far as the critics knew, they had heard that teacher Ziel had no modeling experience whatsoever.

 

Walking is the symbol of models completed through blood, sweat and tears….

 

“My goodness.”

 

“Huh.”

 

A symbol and….

 

“How can such perfect….”

 

It’s a symbol, but….

 

Ziel displayed perfect walking.

 

Just like professional models.

 

‘Originally I was just going to have him practice moderately.’

 

That had been Mortis’s plan.

 

But Ziel watched a professional model’s walking demonstration just once in the waiting room….

 

And reproduced it perfectly.

 

Something impossible had happened.

 

‘How on earth? This isn’t something that can be done in a short time?’

 

What reaction would the critics have shown if they knew he had accomplished it in just 1 second?

 

Next was Quantus.

 

Mortis had ordered special walking from Quantus.

 

Precisely walking overflowing with wildness.

 

Unlike the standardized walking of existing models, he ordered walking for the current concept that only Quantus could show.

 

Thump, thump, thump!

 

Quantus began walking roughly.

 

This was also Mortis’s first attempt!

 

And it was a radical attempt as well.

 

What model in the world would do such walking?

 

But why was it?

 

‘It suits him.’

 

‘The outfit… muscles… gaze… why does it suit him so well?’

 

Quantus had an unexpected talent.

 

Unlike Ziel, professional walking was impossible for him.

 

There was no time to practice either.

 

So Mortis ordered.

 

‘Walk as roughly as possible.’

 

And Quantus did exactly as instructed.

 

Why?

 

Because Quantus does what he’s told.

 

Just like listening to Ziel’s words.

 

‘As roughly as possible!’

 

Quantus strode across the stage like someone who was extremely angry.

 

However, following Mortis’s instructions, he maintained an expressionless face while putting strength into his eyes.

 

That sight drew admiration from the critics.

 

A shocking walking style unfolded after they were already overwhelmed by the model and clothing!

 

‘This is it, this is it. I’m getting inspired.’

 

‘This is how it should start. A shocking walk that turns the stage into a rough wilderness!’

 

The critics seemed even more shocked than they were with Ziel!

 

It was understandable.

 

Ziel’s appearance was objectively much better than any model.

 

If you think about it, attention was so focused on his looks that you could say the clothing wasn’t even visible.

 

There was that reason for competing with simplicity.

 

On the contrary, Quantus had somewhat inferior looks compared to Ziel.

 

Of course, that’s much more advantageous for a model.

 

Because attention can be focused on the clothing and accessories.

 

That’s why the impact was even greater.

 

‘It went over very well.’

 

They properly hit it from the first concept.

 

The next concept and the one after that also left the critics dazed.

 

Following ‘Steel Epic’ symbolizing the first meeting between teacher and disciple, came ‘Forged Reason’ where training begins, and ‘Burning Will’.

 

The fourth was ‘Dawn’s Resonance’ of the matured disciple and the master watching fondly.

 

And finally.

 

“This is the highlight of this collection. We’ve embodied the disciple finally leaving the master’s embrace and the master’s regret and encouragement watching this. The concept’s name is ‘Brilliant Farewell’.”

 

Ziel and Quantus appeared amid the critics’ expectations raised to maximum.

 

“Ooh…”

 

“This is really…”

 

Ziel wore a long coat.

 

“This is the Dust Saddler Long Coat. It expresses the emptiness and weight after finishing all teachings as a master.”

 

Heavy texture.

 

Elegance emerging from simplicity.

 

Even a gradation that turned black toward the hem.

 

“This is the Behemoth Quilted Over Coat. It embodies the scene of finally walking one’s own path after leaving the master’s side.”

 

Heavy but soft texture.

 

Also simple, but a coat with a challenging feel rather than elegance.

 

Finally, an opposite gradation that darkened toward the top.

 

“Perfect…”

 

While the critics muttered blankly, the walking was also different from before.

 

Ziel and Quantus started simultaneously, and when they reached the end, Ziel stopped but Quantus turned and left as is.

 

As if the disciple was leaving the master.

 

At that symbolism, the critics trembled as if struck by lightning.

 

Plus Ziel’s eyes watching the departing disciple’s back!

 

‘I’m hungry. I should buy chicken skewers when this ends.’

 

Of course, it was his usual look.

 

The clothing, atmosphere, and continuing anticipation just made them misunderstand.

 

“Then, this concludes the new collection reveal.”

 

Finally, applause burst out with cheers!

 

It was a collection no one had expected.

 

Some had predicted Mortis’s downfall.

 

The boldly changed artistic trend.

 

Selecting completely unrelated people as models.

 

But it wasn’t so.

 

Rather, all those attempts succeeded and the critics had this intuition.

 

‘This might become a legendary collection.’

 

‘He’s going to shake up the scene again…’

 

A concept containing moving narrative.

 

An overall collection design that was simple but contained characteristics and distinctiveness.

 

Everything was perfect.

 

All the critics here also had these thoughts.

 

‘I want to buy it.’

 

‘When does it go on sale?’

 

‘If I buy even one, it would be tremendous profit.’

 

Naturally, Mortis’s collections all boast tremendous popularity.

 

You make enormous money even by secretly reselling just one you managed to buy.

 

The problem is that there’s no one who tries to resell after struggling to buy.

 

Because these were items that made even people with no interest in such things become interested.

 

While the critics busily moved their hands amid the lingering emotion.

 

“Perfect, Teacher Ziel. Quantus.”

 

“Is that so.”

 

“Yes! This is incredible! You two… this is practically your first time on stage as models, yet you drew out such an unbelievable reaction!”

 

Mortis had reason to be excited.

 

Of course, Ziel and Quantus, who didn’t know this industry well, were just bewildered.

 

However, they felt very good.

 

“Hmm! Teacher, I think I did magnificently!”

 

“It seems so. I think I did well too. Honestly, the clothes aren’t my taste.”

 

“Me neither, Teacher.”

 

“…”

 

Their surprise rudeness!

 

But Mortis’s heart burned even more fiercely.

 

‘A collection that satisfies Teacher Ziel would be the ultimate art and the end of art.’

 

At this moment.

 

Mortis had a new goal.

 

Capturing the heart of Ziel, who is art itself!

 

‘Please wait, Teacher.’

 

Meanwhile.

 

“Mr. Ziel Steelheart! Is an interview possible?”

 

“Please give us an interview! We were so deeply moved!”

 

“Can we also proceed with Quantus next to you!”

 

Empire newspaper journalists swarmed over.

 

The moving collection reveal site.

 

Tremendous interest toward the two who drew out that emotion to the maximum!

 

At the pouring interview requests, Quantus became proud, and Ziel quietly watched before asking them.

 

“What’s the compensation?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“He asked for payment for the interview.”

 

The journalists were flustered.

 

Usually they just do it for free, don’t they?

 

But this was an interview they absolutely had to get.

 

So one of them broke ranks.

 

“We’ll pay you a modest interview fee!”

 

“How much?”

 

“Well, it’s a bit awkward to state it outright…”

 

“I need to know the amount to agree to it.”

 

“300 cel…”

 

And the rule that had begun to waver collapsed in an instant.

 

“I’ll give you 500 cel! But it has to be an exclusive!”

 

“What kind of exclusive for 500 cel! I’ll pay double that!”

 

“I’ll just give you 2,000 cel!”

 

The collection reveal site had suddenly turned into an auction house.

 

Mortis was startled.

 

‘He really is a frightening person.’

 

That judgment to instantly grasp his current position and secure a perfectly advantageous high ground!

 

Who would dare demand ‘interview payment’ from those haughty journalists?

 

It was truly something only Ziel could do.

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