On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 225

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 225

 

The Beginning of the New Semester (1)

 

The renovated dormitory was very much to his liking.

 

Ziel takes the 4th floor.

 

Gilbert uses the entire 3rd floor.

 

And the 2nd floor was divided into sections rather than using the whole space, in case other people might move in.

 

It wasn’t about trying to increase friends or allies.

 

This place is strictly a faculty dormitory.

 

Other faculty members might move in.

 

Of course, judging by appearance alone, it’s still an eyesore, so no one would want to move in anyway.

 

“Mm.”

 

Ziel came up to the 4th floor that he uses and nodded.

 

He was satisfied.

 

It would be nice if it were a bit more modest, but this level didn’t seem bad either.

 

Using the entire floor while dividing it into sections to some degree, Ziel planned to use each section according to its purpose.

 

“I can store luggage here and use it as a research laboratory.”

 

Ziel designated the western section as luggage storage combined with a workshop for Praise Cards and potions.

 

The eastern area would be the bedroom.

 

It was simple.

 

The building wasn’t large enough for more than 5 people per floor to begin with, and what Ziel pursued was efficiency.

 

Actually, from a security perspective, the previous smaller size was more appropriate than such a wide space.

 

But.

 

‘I want to try using a big bed too.’

 

Ziel had developed desires as well.

 

So he had ordered the exact same bed as Gilbert’s from Mortis Boutique.

 

He thought he’d be quite excited when the delivery arrived soon.

 

Ziel installed several devices near the window and passage for security, then came down to the 3rd floor.

 

“Boss, are you finished organizing?”

 

“Yes. You have quite a lot of stuff.”

 

Gilbert, who had seized the opportunity to buy all sorts of furniture and supplies!

 

There were mountains of unorganized luggage.

 

“I’m planning to live here permanently from now on, so I’m trying to set it up like a safe house.”

 

“I see. That’s inefficient.”

 

“…I thought I had improved from last time.”

 

“Your safe house was inefficient to begin with.”

 

“Ah.”

 

“The wider the space, the more objects there are, the more vulnerable security becomes. Keep that in mind.”

 

“Yes, Boss…”

 

Gilbert, who had become dejected from the cold criticism, asked cautiously.

 

“Then should I… reduce some of it?”

 

“This place is a resting space. One bed to lie down on is sufficient. It’s better to store luggage in one place.”

 

“Understood…”

 

Ziel then suddenly noticed one particular piece of furniture.

 

“Is this a sofa?”

 

“Y-yes, it is. I’ll put that away too.”

 

“Mm.”

 

Ziel pondered for a moment, then asked.

 

“May I try lying on it?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“It looks soft.”

 

“Ah, yes. By all means, Boss.”

 

Gilbert quickly nodded, wondering what this was about.

 

Ziel lay down gently on the sofa.

 

And he was shocked.

 

‘It’s more comfortable than a bed.’

 

Lying with his head on one armrest and his feet on the other, it couldn’t be more comfortable than this.

 

Such comfort that he felt like he might fall asleep just like this!

 

“I ordered that sofa from Mortis Boutique. The bed is being made since they were out of stock, and the sofa arrived first.”

 

“Mm.”

 

Ziel sat up from the sofa.

 

“The sofa can stay as it is.”

 

“Oh.”

 

“And order one more.”

 

“Oh!”

 

The Boss had finally discovered the true taste of sofas!

 

“Boss, you’ve finally experienced it! Later on, you won’t even sleep in bed and will just lounge around on the sofa!”

 

“Mm. That’s a persuasive prediction.”

 

Ziel decided to acknowledge it.

 

“I’ll make a correction. Sofas are necessary furniture.”

 

Gilbert was as happy as someone whose swordsmanship skills had been recognized.

 

“Boss, you’ll fall for its charm too!”

 

“But it’s still an inefficient use of space.”

 

“….”

 

With that, the two went down to the second floor.

 

Kelvin and Theo seemed to have each chosen their rooms.

 

However, they had occupied rooms at opposite ends from each other.

 

“Why aren’t they using rooms next to each other….”

 

Gilbert couldn’t understand timid people!

 

Their belongings were also simple.

 

Kelvin, being a mercenary originally, didn’t have much luggage, and Theo’s belongings were mostly cooking utensils that he had placed in the kitchen.

 

“No bed either?”

 

“He threw away the original one. Said sleeping on the ground was more comfortable….”

 

Kelvin went even further, placing nothing at all in his considerably spacious room.

 

“I thought he was an inefficient person, but this is actually efficient.”

 

“I, I’ve been a mercenary for a long time… beds are uncomfortable.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Kelvin seemed to sleep using his usual backpack as a pillow, covered with a rough blanket.

 

“If that’s what you prefer, I won’t stop you. But since you’re no longer a mercenary, consider trying other ways to sleep.”

 

“Ah, understood, Master.”

 

On the other hand, the young cook Theo made Gilbert feel sympathetic.

 

“This is so much better than the bed at home…?”

 

While renovating, they had filled the empty room with furniture that wasn’t too expensive.

 

Yet he was calling it luxurious.

 

“I’ve never lived in a place like this before….”

 

From what Gilbert heard, Theo was currently residing in District 42.

 

Days of leaving home at dawn, walking to the Upper District where high-end restaurants were located, then walking back the same path after finishing work.

 

“It’s a shame. I probably won’t be able to sleep here anyway, just use it for brief rests….”

 

Even though it was a dormitory, Theo couldn’t sleep here.

 

Because his younger siblings and sick mother were waiting at home.

 

“So you’ll be traveling between home and this place every day?”

 

“Yes….”

 

“That’s inefficient.”

 

Ziel instructed Gilbert.

 

“Find a house for his family in a district relatively closer than where they currently live.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“District 42 would be inefficient, but District 20 would be sufficient. You said there are four family members total?”

 

Ziel had already finished his calculations.

 

“You can pay the monthly rent with your salary, Theo. I gave you double what you were receiving, so District 20 rent should be affordable.”

 

“B, but….”

 

“I’ll lend you the deposit.”

 

“Ah….”

 

Theo was left speechless.

 

‘To think such a person exists.’

 

“In return, you must provide equally delicious cooking. And the deposit is money I’ll get back anyway, so it doesn’t matter.”

 

Ziel was someone who was clear about give and take!

 

It wasn’t a loss.

 

Rather, it was beneficial.

 

Because Theo would be able to focus that much more on cooking.

 

“Thank you… Teacher.”

 

“I simply thought in a more efficient direction.”

 

Gilbert thought the Boss was pretending not to care again.

 

“Um, but if you could speak more casually to me… I’m really nothing special. It makes me uncomfortable when you use formal speech.”

 

“No, since you’re neither my subordinate nor student, I’ll continue to speak politely.”

 

“But I don’t know where to put myself… you’re even a noble.”

 

“Does being a noble mean it’s acceptable to speak down to commoners?”

 

As far as Ziel knew, there was no such law in the Empire.

 

“Th, that’s not it, but….”

 

“I’ll just continue speaking this way from now on.”

 

Ziel was treating Theo as an employer, not as a subordinate or disciple.

 

Theo provided the service of cooking, and Ziel paid compensation for it through salary.

 

Unless the other party spoke down to him first, Ziel had no reason to speak down to him either.

 

‘He’s truly a rare person these days… How can he treat someone of humble origins like me so well.’

 

Thanks to this, Theo misunderstood Ziel as a person of character rather than just another noble!

 

In the end, it worked out well.

 

“I’ll do my best to serve you with the finest cooking. I’m still lacking in many ways, but I’ll work harder and present improved cooking in the future!”

 

“I look forward to it.”

 

With this, Theo’s family problems were also resolved.

 

“We’ll focus on District 20. Somewhere sufficient for four families to live, right?”

 

“Do that.”

 

“Yes, Boss.”

 

And then came the awaited dinner time.

 

Ziel.

 

Gilbert.

 

Kelvin sat side by side in the dining room attached right next to the underground kitchen.

 

“I’m excited, Boss. What kind of food will come out?”

 

“M-me too.”

 

“Mm.”

 

Ziel was also looking forward to it.

 

In fact, when he finished work and returned earlier, he had smelled the scent flowing out from the newly installed ventilation duct.

 

And coming down to the underground, the scent felt even more intense.

 

‘Grilling meat and stir-frying vegetables. This aroma… is quite intense.’

 

Ziel’s heartbeat began to gradually rise.

 

Who knew waiting for cooking could be such a joyful thing.

 

Not eating at a restaurant or visiting other families, but finally eating the first meal in their own completed place!

 

“But Boss, didn’t the interior turn out really well?”

 

“Mm. Not bad. I’d prefer it more modest than this though.”

 

“…If it were more modest than now, it wouldn’t be much different from before, would it?”

 

“No. It needs to be more modest than now. I don’t like it, but renovating again would be inefficient so I’ll just use it.”

 

The current interior was already closer to bland beyond modest, but the Boss’s taste really…

 

“M-master. I-I like it.”

 

“Mm. You know something.”

 

“…”

 

Gilbert was at a loss for words watching Kelvin take this opportunity to flatter.

 

“Oh, it seems to be coming out.”

 

And Theo appeared struggling while carrying a large plate.

 

Ziel’s pupils dilated.

 

“You roasted… a whole duck.”

 

“Phew. Yes. Hah. My arms were sore, I had trouble carrying it out.”

 

An incredible dish came out from the start.

 

To think he could roast a whole duck.

 

That wasn’t all.

 

The potatoes and vegetables around the whole roasted duck gave off a savory aroma.

 

“These are potatoes and vegetables I tried roasting with the oil that came out while roasting whole. Please enjoy.”

 

Theo bowed his head, then returned to the kitchen.

 

Having received such an incredible dish from the start, Ziel tore off a piece of meat with a satisfied expression and put it in his mouth.

 

“We found a good cook.”

 

It was the moment Ziel achieved one of his wishes.

 

“It’s the breast meat but it’s really moist and tender. How did he cook it?”

 

“H-his skill is good.”

 

The roasted duck was excellent.

 

Cooking a considerably large duck this well was also the cook’s ability!

 

Plus the perfect roasting and rich flavor of the accompanying potatoes and vegetables.

 

“Boss, I’m so happy. We get to eat dishes like this every day, don’t we.”

 

“Mm. Eat to your heart’s content.”

 

Ziel had unknowingly provided premium welfare to his subordinates.

 

The Faculty Dining Hall was delicious too.

 

But it couldn’t compare to this cuisine served by one skilled cook.

 

“I pledge my loyalty, Boss.”

 

“Do that.”

 

“M-me too, l-loyalty.”

 

“You too, do that.”

 

Having reconfirmed the loyalty of two people, Ziel welcomed the second dish.

 

“Since you had greasy food first, I prepared a light dish this time. I tossed the fresh vegetables you prepared in advance with sauce and served them, and you can pour the second sauce I placed alongside according to your preference.”

 

“…”

 

Gilbert was at a loss for words.

 

Various vegetables piled high in a large bowl.

 

‘Is this… fodder?’

 

But considering the amount the three ate, especially the amount Ziel ate, it was a very appropriate quantity.

 

The crisp freshness of the crunchy vegetables was very good.

 

“The sauce is delicious too.”

 

“Right? There aren’t many fresh vegetables like this, are there?”

 

“It’s thanks to the device that shoots out cold air.”

 

“That must be incredibly expensive, right?”

 

“I embedded a highest grade magic stone in it.”

 

Ziel had used the magic stone he received from the bank when Celia used her ‘Ziel Usage Ticket’ right here.

 

It was a very appropriate use.

 

Since it was highest grade and efficient, it was suitable for use in a storage that had to be used every single day.

 

The only flaw was that it was too expensive, but Ziel believed it was worth it.

 

Crunch.

 

Because he could make such delicious food with fresh materials.

 

“Good materials are the beginning of delicious cuisine.”

 

Ziel voiced his philosophy like a chef!

 

“But with this level of skill, you could open a restaurant.”

 

“Why not?”

 

“Ah.”

 

Simply put, Ziel had hired a personal chef for efficiency.

 

Simply put, GL hired a dedicated chef for efficiency reasons.

 

A very excellent personal chef, at that.

 

It was a very pleasant day.

 

‘What a truly happy moment.’

 

It was also two days before the new semester began.

 

‘What a very happy moment.’

 

It was also two days before the semester started.

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