On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 320

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First Day of Infiltration, The Organization Was Destroyed Episode 320
I’ll Do It
The home visits continued.
Ziel received remarkably courteous treatment at the Nihalis Family Estate.
He hadn’t accepted anything material as compensation, adhering to his principles, but he was treated to meals and beer of exceptional quality.
“The meal is excellent.”
“Oh, is that so? Outsiders usually struggle to adapt to Northern cuisine. Those self-proclaimed gourmets often criticize the flavors for being too simple.”
“Those gourmets simply don’t understand taste.”
Now that I think about it, I’m beginning to like this man.
Teacher Ziel—isn’t he remarkable?
He transformed my timid daughter, lacking in confidence, into a fine Walker Rank warrior.
‘I never expected her to defeat Gallard so easily.’
From what I heard earlier, she’s comparable in strength to my second son, Latvi.
“Excuse me, Teacher. If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like to ask about Academy admission.”
Hearing those words, Renoa flinched.
‘My older siblings at the Academy…?’
“Yes, please go ahead.”
“Is transfer admission possible?”
“It is possible. However, requirements must be met. They must pass the test administered by the supervising professor of each grade level.”
“Oh, then there shouldn’t be a problem. I was considering having Ruben and my second son Latvi enroll.”
“I see.”
“What exactly is this curriculum that allowed Renoa to grow so much?”
Ziel glanced at Renoa, then pointed to himself.
“I teach well.”
“Ah.”
“The other grade levels don’t achieve results like mine.”
“….”
It wasn’t boasting in an unpleasant way.
It was as if he were simply stating facts with calm composure!
Like counting the number of plates on the dining table to report the number—just stating things as they were—Alton found himself dumbfounded.
“Then, what do you think about transferring into the Second Year…?”
“If they pass the test, it’s possible.”
“Oh! Really?”
Ziel observed the twelve young nobles who were sending him burdensome gazes.
Glancing at them one by one, Ziel delivered his verdict.
“All of them are ineligible for admission.”
“What? How can you just say that so definitively…?”
There were two reasons.
“One is their Physical Strength and Swordsmanship level.”
“How do you know that?”
“It just appears that way.”
And there was one more thing.
“From Fourth Son Gallard Nihallis onward, there are age restrictions. It’s scheduled to be newly established starting next semester.”
“Ah….”
An utterly practical reason.
But I couldn’t accept the first reason.
“Gallard is a Mid-level Walker. Ruben is also scheduled to enter Walker Rank soon. Yet you’re saying that?”
“Physical Strength differs. If you have Young Lady Renoa Nihalis and another young noble compete in a Physical Strength test later, you’ll understand.”
“….”
“And Reflexes and Experience are different as well.”
Unable to grasp what was being said, Alton interpreted it this way.
‘So they’re just rejecting it.’
I’d heard that unlike the Northern Region, the Capital frequently uses euphemisms.
Since I came from South of the Mountain Range and Edelwein Academy is in the Capital, I could certainly understand it that way.
“I understand, Teacher. I apologize for asking something unnecessary.”
“No. I think it’s natural to be curious.”
Alton let the matter drop lightly.
Though I felt some desire, thinking about it this way, if I sent everyone to the Academy, there would be nothing left for the Family House.
It was certainly sour grapes.
“Ahem. Anyway… I’ve heard well of your accomplishments in Harmatan, Teacher.”
“What accomplishments are you referring to?”
Euphemisms apparently included modesty as well, and his feigned ignorance looked exactly like that.
“You’re doing this on purpose, Teacher. Your exploits must have already spread throughout the entire Northern Region. You’ve changed the course of this Northern Council election.”
“I have never taken any action related to the election.”
“I understand what you mean. But now your reputation is high among the Northern People, isn’t it?”
Ziel still didn’t understand.
He looked like a cunning fox feigning ignorance to the very end.
The election was outside Ziel’s interest.
Whether Lombardt and Bernstein divided it as before, or contrary to expectations, the Renfield Family produced a Council Chairman—once I finished the Home Visits and Northern travel, that was all.
“I believe the Council Chairman will come from the Renfield Family this time as well. I hear the Harmatan Family has also decided to support the Renfield Family.”
“Is that so.”
“Yes. Of course, so have we. The flow of the Northern Region is changing now. And the person who changed that flow is Teacher Ziel.”
Nihalis was also one of the Families with voting rights.
So this time, I rode the wave of change.
By voting for the Renfield Family.
“Teacher, it might be a good idea to acquire an appropriate Territory in the Northern Region and settle there. Thanks to what happened with the Harmatan Family, you’re now receiving the attention of all the Families.”
At those words, Gilbert laughed inwardly.
It was something already experienced in the Capital.
I’d received attention from numerous Prestigious Families, including Kundel and Rihart, which rivaled the Great Families of the Northern Region.
Even the Imperial Family itself!
Having rejected all those proposals, the Boss naturally….
“Is it possible to purchase a mansion here?”
Naturally….
“Of course. If that’s what you wish, Teacher. There’s plenty of vacant land in the Northern Region. Though whether it’s usable land is another matter entirely.”
…Why does he seem interested?
“I’ve grown fond of the Northern Region.”
Ziel reached for the beer glass placed before him as he spoke.
“This beer in particular appeals to me.”
“Ha, our Family’s beer is quite delicious, isn’t it?”
“Yes. Delicious. Second best, that is.”
“…What’s the first?”
“Harmatan.”
“Ah.”
There was no choice but to acknowledge it.
How else would such rumors even exist?
The voting rights were merely an excuse.
There was even a joke that Ligron’s real reason for attacking was actually because of Harmatan’s beer-brewing methods.
‘I can’t refute that.’
“Perhaps opening a brewery would be a good option as well.”
“A beer brewery….”
“That way, whenever I visit the Northern Region, I can enjoy it fresh.”
Poor Alton, who had no idea that the famous Harmatan beer-brewing method was currently nestled in Ziel’s possession!
“Then you could simply build a villa, couldn’t you?”
“A villa, you say.”
“All the wealthy folk in the Capital with any real money have one. The Northern Region doesn’t have that concept, but since you’re from the Capital, Teacher….”
A villa.
Ziel’s ears perked up with interest.
“If you’d like, shall I look into a suitable location for you?”
“No, that won’t be necessary. I’ll examine it myself. The location of where one stays is crucial.”
“Of course. It’s important. What do you mainly look for, Teacher?”
“Ease of defense is my first priority.”
“Ah….”
“Next, how well it blends with the surrounding environment is also important. In that sense, forests or caves are quite suitable places for building a villa.”
“….”
What kind of madman builds a villa for relaxation in a dense, beast-infested forest or a damp cave?
‘Is that… a trend in the Capital?’
In any case, those living south of the Mountain Range simply couldn’t comprehend it.
“A villa, then. That seems like it will be an excellent choice.”
Gilbert and Kelvin, who had been listening to the conversation, felt their spines tingle with dread.
‘Surely he doesn’t plan to visit the Northern Region every vacation…?’
‘If the Family Head tells me to come along to the Villa to rest, what am I supposed to do….’
Thus, the meal concluded.
Unlike the Harmatan Family, the Nihalis Family had many dependents, so food ingredients were abundantly available.
That said, Alton was still astonished by Ziel’s appetite.
“You certainly… eat quite a lot, Teacher.”
“Yes, it’s delicious.”
Northern-style cuisine.
It suited Ziel’s palate perfectly.
“Well then, I shall take my leave. Thank you for the courteous treatment.”
“It would be wonderful if you could rest here for at least a day.”
Seeing Ziel preparing to depart immediately after the meal, Alton seemed genuinely disappointed.
In truth, he regretted it.
‘Those tea leaves and food ingredients that flew away—how much were they worth!’
So he had hoped to convince Ziel to stay a few more days, and use that as a pretext to request instruction in Swordsmanship for the children.
“No. I cannot accept more than a meal. It is my principle.”
“A principle….”
It was regrettable, but there was nothing to be done.
Even the renowned Family Head Amil Renfield had clashed with this Teacher and held his own.
Whether he was defeated remains unclear, but it is said that Amil admired his skill so greatly that he gifted his own Sword to him.
‘That must be the very Sword he carries.’
Bloody Moon.
In the Northern Region, where people do not obsess greatly over famous weapons, that Sword alone is quite renowned.
A mystical Sword that drinks in the blood from the wounds it inflicts.
‘Someone of such tremendous caliber….’
Alton swallowed his disappointment and nodded.
“I understand. Then, please take care, Teacher.”
“Yes, then.”
“Ah. Teacher.”
Alton called out to stop Ziel.
“Though it may be presumptuous, there is something you should be cautious about in this area.”
“What is that?”
“It is a group called the ‘Dark Brotherhood.’ Some fool who admired the Dark Brotherhood too much created this organization.”
At those words, Gilbert asked, wondering if perhaps—
“Are those the ones backed by the Raut Family?”
“How did you know? Ah, you’ve already heard the rumors, I see. They are indeed famous.”
“No. We’ve encountered them. Twice, in fact.”
“Ah….”
Something seemed off about his reaction.
A sense of regret in his expression.
Alton asked, wondering if perhaps—
“Did you perhaps do something to those men?”
“Yes. They attacked, so I disciplined them a bit.”
“Ah….”
“I didn’t kill them.”
“Oh! Thank goodness….”
“Instead, I stripped them, bound them tightly, left only their undergarments, and burned all their clothing.”
“Ah…oh no.”
Alton and the surrounding household staff’s expressions darkened considerably.
Gilbert, who had answered, tilted his head in confusion.
“Is there some problem?”
“…It seems we’ve gotten into quite serious trouble.”
“Yes?”
Alton sighed heavily.
“Those men are extremely tenacious. Your group has likely become targets of their revenge. Which means while you’re in the Northern Region, they’ll relentlessly pursue and obstruct you until the very end.”
The infamous Dark Brotherhood of the Northern Region!
An organization created by some fool who admired the Dark Brotherhood far too much.
Their numbers were so difficult to ascertain, and they had grown by trading on the Dark Brotherhood’s name.
Their characteristic was simple.
They were relentless.
Thus, in the Northern Region, there was a saying: if you encounter men bearing the name “Brotherhood,” avoid the situation by any means or give them everything you have.
If you don’t, and instead punish them out of spite or cause them harm….
A nightmare begins.
“Sir, rather than this, please stay a bit longer. I’ll request assistance from other Families to create a safe passage for you.”
This time, he wasn’t scheming.
He spoke with genuine concern.
“Is that truly necessary?”
At Gilbert’s question, Alton nodded emphatically.
“They’re incredibly tenacious. Even when the Northern nobles united to suppress them, they simply hid away each time.”
“Ah….”
Gilbert glanced at Ziel once, then shrugged as if unconcerned.
“There’s no problem.”
“Yes?”
“Even if hundreds of them swarm us, it doesn’t matter. In fact, this is perfect.”
“That’s… we’d be outnumbered, Teaching Assistant.”
“It’s fine. Isn’t that right, Kelvin?”
“T-training partners!”
“….”
What in the world was this group?
“Then, we’ll be going.”
“W-wait, sir!”
Ziel and his companions receded into the distance.
Alton urgently commanded the Head Butler.
“The Teacher seems unfamiliar with the Northern Region. Go at once and request support from the other Families. He said he’s heading East, so follow that path and prevent those Dark Brotherhood bastards from causing trouble….”
“There’s no need to worry, Father.”
It was then that Renoa stepped forward.
“There’s nothing that can stand in Teacher Ziel’s way.”
“Renoa, even so, this is a different matter.”
“No. There’s no need to worry. The Teacher said it would be fine. If the Teacher says so, then that’s how it is.”
Infinite faith!
Infinite trust!
Alton was left utterly dumbfounded.
He even momentarily forgot the fact that his daughter, who had never spoken to him first before, had just initiated conversation with him.
And several hours later,
“They really came, Boss?”
“More than last time.”
Ziel and his companions encountered the Dark Brotherhood exactly as warned.
“Are you the ones who insulted and attacked my brothers!”
This time, it seemed their leader had come.
Roughly two hundred members.
A burly man standing confidently at their front.
“You have no choice! Accept our vengeance!”
But the group remained unbothered.
“Um, um, last time you did it, so, so this time me?”
“What are you talking about? We should split it half and half. There are so many of them.”
Just as Gilbert and Kelvin were about to bicker,
Shing.
Ziel drew the Bloody Moon—the sword he’d received as tuition from Amil—with his left hand.
“I’ll do it.”
My heart began to race at the thought of testing out a new sword.
Gilbert and Kelvin’s hearts raced in turn.
Because—
Shing.
I’d drawn a second blade.
“T-two swords….”
This time with my left hand.
“Dual swords…!”
Their eyes began to gleam with excitement.

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