On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 98

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 098

 

 

 

 

 

Father and Son’s Wager (3)

 

 

 

 

 

The Siren Family!

 

Amos’s brow furrowed without him realizing it.

 

 

 

“…Is this because of what my son went through?”

 

“It’s because they continuously threaten the students.”

 

 

 

I know.

 

That’s why Kundel is keeping a close eye on Siren right now.

 

They’re just not moving until they have solid justification and evidence.

 

Did Amos not know this?

 

When Delev suffered that incident, he was so furious that he seriously considered wiping out Siren.

 

But being the head of a Great Lord Family means always having to consider political positions.

 

 

 

“Then what do you intend to do with that information?”

 

“I plan to prevent Siren from threatening students any further.”

 

 

 

How could a liberal arts instructor possibly….

 

 

 

‘As expected… was it true that he has the Imperial Palace backing him?’

 

 

 

Was 2nd Prince Dietrich’s recruitment offer also a smoke screen operation to hide the fact that the Imperial Palace is behind this?

 

Otherwise, there’s no way a mere Academy liberal arts instructor could speak such words about the Siren Family.

 

 

 

‘Am I aiming for too big a fish?’

 

 

 

What are the Imperial Palace’s intentions?

 

Are they trying to manipulate the nobles through this exceptionally capable teacher?

 

 

 

“Siren is big, Teacher.”

 

“Are you saying their mansion is big?”

 

“….”

 

 

 

Was that a pointed joke?

 

 

 

“The Sopen Family Estate’s mansion was quite large too.”

 

 

 

Once he thought the Imperial Palace was backing him, all of Ziel’s words began to be interpreted as meaningful.

 

 

 

“…I don’t know what your hidden intentions are, Teacher, but I understand.”

 

 

 

Siren is a troublesome enemy.

 

Even more so in the Empire’s current situation where mages hold sway.

 

But if he could suppress Siren by borrowing the Imperial Palace’s hand?

 

 

 

‘This is actually a good opportunity.’

 

 

 

“Very well. I’ll hand over all the information our family has collected.”

 

 

 

Information they couldn’t use because they lacked justification.

 

If that falls into Teacher Ziel’s hands…!

 

 

 

‘We’ll be able to sufficiently keep Siren in check.’

 

 

 

The value of the information they’ve gathered is significant.

 

But since they can’t use it immediately, it’s better to hand it over to this side.

 

And so the second deal was also concluded.

 

 

 

‘Wait.’

 

 

 

Such a thought suddenly occurred to him.

 

Both the first and second requests had no personal favors whatsoever.

 

If you think about it, they were all requests for the students!

 

 

 

“You don’t seem to have material desires, Teacher.”

 

“What do you mean by material desires?”

 

“Money, for instance.”

 

 

 

Ziel shook his head.

 

 

 

“I like money.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“It felt good receiving incentives from the Academy.”

 

“Incentives….”

 

“After receiving them, I thought it would be nice to get even more in the future.”

 

“Then why did you refuse the offer I mentioned last time?”

 

“I like money, but there’s something I like even more.”

 

 

 

Just as he was about to ask what that was, Ziel mentioned the third proposal.

 

 

 

“Now for the third one.”

 

 

 

What could it be this time?

 

Dispatching Kundel knights.

 

Information on the Siren Family.

 

 

 

‘It’s definitely going to be something tremendous.’

 

 

 

Probably another condition that’s hard to imagine this time too.

 

Is this also a request for the students?

 

For example, funding support for Sword School….

 

 

 

“I saw that the Kundel Family possesses the ‘Polar Night Dagger’.”

 

 

 

Amos instantly furrowed his brow.

 

That’s because I can’t remember what it is.

 

 

 

“…Excuse me? We do?”

 

“Yes. That’s what I heard.”

 

“Well…”

 

“There’s a book. It’s called , and it was written there.”

 

 

 

Rather, Delev reacted.

 

 

 

“That’s right, Father. That dagger is in the family vault.”

 

“Oh, was it?”

 

 

 

Amos felt embarrassed.

 

Actually, there were too many.

 

Since it was a Great Lord Family.

 

 

 

“Teacher, but as far as I know, that’s a really old dagger. I heard it came from some ruins, but it doesn’t have much value.”

 

“It has great value, Student Delev Kundel.”

 

 

 

Is there something I don’t know.

 

I had wandered around here and there in my childhood and actually seen it, but it was just a worn-out old dagger.

 

 

 

“It has great value?”

 

“Such things exist.”

 

 

 

Amos also asked without much hesitation.

 

 

 

“Would that really be enough, Teacher?”

 

“Yes, it’s sufficient.”

 

“I could give you more.”

 

“Then it would seem to exceed the value of the dagger I’m giving you.”

 

 

 

Value is relative, but at least for Amos it was still insufficient.

 

 

 

‘If I fulfill one condition with that old dagger, it would be profit for me.’

 

 

 

But there was no reason to insist further when the other party said it was fine.

 

 

 

“Very well, Teacher. Then the deal is made.”

 

“Yes. It is.”

 

 

 

Amos’s heart pounded.

 

 

 

‘What great fortune has rolled my way.’

 

 

 

With this, he could now check that displeasing merchant faction.

 

If done well, he could drive out Tollen Trading Company, one of their pillars, from the South entirely and weaken their power.

 

On top of that, the situation with Siren was something to look forward to!

 

 

 

‘I’ve exchanged an incredibly expensive dagger for a useless dagger, haven’t I?’

 

 

 

Amos smiled with a grin.

 

 

 

“Ah, Teacher. And as I mentioned earlier, I’ll prepare a meal for you. If you rest in your room, a servant will guide you. And that…”

 

“The Polar Night Dagger, Father.”

 

“Hmm, I’ll also prepare the ‘Polar Night Dagger’ so you can receive it after the meal.”

 

“Understood.”

 

 

 

And after Ziel left the reception room guided by the servant.

 

Delev raised the corners of his mouth.

 

 

 

“I won, didn’t I, Father?”

 

“Won? You mean the bet?”

 

“Yes. Teacher practically didn’t accept it, right?”

 

 

 

Hmm.

 

Amos answered somewhat petty.

 

 

 

“Since I never made the proposal, the result of the bet hasn’t been determined yet. Hmm.”

 

“Father, that’s petty.”

 

“Now, now. Petty, you say.”

 

“It seems like you won’t be able to make the proposal anyway.”

 

 

 

In fact, he couldn’t make the proposal.

 

Rather, he had received a proposal from the other side and traded the dagger.

 

When you think about it, Ziel had been a great help!

 

Trading is originally about exchanging similar values…

 

No matter how Amos thought about it, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he had gained the advantage.

 

 

 

“…Anyway, I’ll make the proposal again next time.”

 

“I don’t think you’ll be able to bring him.”

 

“Now, now. The bet hasn’t even been established yet, right?”

 

“Fine, then let’s call it a draw.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

 

 

When did this youngest one become so cheeky.

 

He used to be just an adorable kid.

 

 

 

“…Then let’s do this. You’ll come along on the inspection, and while doing so, you’ll learn the secret technique.”

 

“Alright. I’ll do that.”

 

 

 

Delev nodded as if he had been waiting for this.

 

 

 

“…You don’t mean.”

 

“Going along on an inspection is nothing.”

 

“If, if you go, it’ll be no different from hellish training, you know?”

 

“I’ve already received plenty of that at the Academy.”

 

 

 

Just what kind of training did he receive at the Academy?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ziel is the only person who learned a different breathing technique from others—the Polar Night Breathing Technique.

 

The assassination group Black Sky.

 

They had Ziel, who showed exceptional talent there, train in this breathing technique.

 

Ziel finally mastered perfectly the breathing technique that even the instructor who taught it couldn’t learn.

 

The reason no one else could learn it is simple.

 

Because it’s extremely difficult, or more precisely…

 

Because it’s completely different from conventional breathing techniques.

 

If conventional breathing techniques accept mana, circulate and refine it to make it one’s own, then gradually increase the amount—

 

 

 

‘The Polar Night Breathing Technique doesn’t store mana at all.’

 

 

 

Each time.

 

Only exactly what’s needed.

 

It accepts mana through breathing and concentrates it at one point to maximize efficiency.

 

Therefore, there’s no risk of being detected just by possessing mana, and no chance of failing surprise attacks.

 

Due to its complexity and alien mechanism, no one could master it, but only Ziel miraculously succeeded in training the breathing technique!

 

Anyway—

 

 

 

‘Now it’s a breathing technique only I know.’

 

 

 

In other words, unless Ziel directly passes it on to someone, it has become a breathing technique no one can learn.

 

However, it didn’t exist before either.

 

Except for the founder.

 

Also, only Ziel knows the fact that the founder created this breathing technique.

 

A breathing technique that’s one of a kind in the world in many ways!

 

 

 

‘I never thought the founder and the dagger’s creator would be the same person.’

 

 

 

Then he accidentally discovered the Polar Night Dagger in the he happened to see in the library.

 

The surprising thing was that the creator’s name written there was identical to the name of the person who founded the Polar Night Breathing Technique.

 

 

 

‘Aznil.’

 

 

 

Aznil is a mysterious figure.

 

He created various weapons including the Polar Night Dagger, but didn’t receive much attention.

 

He’s also known as a wanderer, and at the same time, a figure who appeared here and there transcending eras.

 

Most people doubt the authenticity of his existence, but Ziel felt some kind of attraction and mentioned the Polar Night Dagger.

 

And that dagger has just been delivered to Ziel.

 

 

 

“Teacher, this is the Polar Night Dagger you mentioned.”

 

 

 

A dagger packaged in a very luxurious wooden box as a gift.

 

 

 

“Thank you, Family Head Aimerus Kundel.”

 

“Are you really sure this is fine? There are many other treasures as well.”

 

“This is the item I need most.”

 

“Hmm, I found out it was made by someone called Aznil… Are you perhaps a personal fan of his?”

 

“It’s not like that.”

 

 

 

Well, he said he likes it.

 

 

 

“If you need anything later, please be sure to tell me. I actually think I’ve given you too little, Teacher.”

 

“This is sufficient.”

 

 

 

Ziel declined again.

 

 

 

“And this is the information you requested.”

 

 

 

This time Aimerus handed over a backpack.

 

It was quite heavy.

 

Everything inside was documents.

 

In other words, it was information about the Siren Family that the Kundel Family had investigated.

 

 

 

“There’s a lot of dangerous information. Please handle it carefully.”

 

“Understood.”

 

 

 

Ziel took both the box and the backpack.

 

 

 

“Well then, I’ll be heading back now.”

 

“It would be nice if you stayed one more day. It’s regrettable, Teacher.”

 

“I have many things to do when I return.”

 

 

 

Aimerus nodded with regret.

 

He was sincere.

 

Since the home visit was over, it would be nice if he stayed for a few days and spent time leisurely.

 

If possible…

 

 

 

‘Spar with me too.’

 

 

 

They say his skills are that good.

 

He had a desire to compete with him once.

 

 

 

“Understood, it’s regrettable but it can’t be helped. And we’ll handle the Tollen Trading Company matter. With just the evidence of the dagger you handed over, plus the Riversong Family’s testimony, we should be able to drive them out.”

 

“Understood.”

 

“Since they might continue tracking you, we’ll attach our escort during your return journey.”

 

 

 

Ziel declined once again.

 

 

 

“It’s not necessary.”

 

“If they attack, we’re trying to catch that evidence. Also, if they know our family knights are with you, they’ll be less likely to cause trouble.”

 

 

 

After thinking for a moment, Ziel accepted this time.

 

 

 

“Understood. One person should be enough.”

 

“I prepared immediately knowing you would accept. Sir Gunter.”

 

 

 

As if he had been waiting, a knight walked out from behind and paid his respects.

 

His name is Gunter Redil.

 

 

 

“He’s a 2nd-class knight of our Knight Order. Simply put, that means he’s at Grand Knight level.”

 

“What level is 1st-class then?”

 

“Naturally, those who approach Imperial Knight level.”

 

 

 

A 2nd-class knight of Kundel!

 

His reputation alone speaks for itself.

 

Despite his fierce appearance, Gunter bowed his head respectfully.

 

 

 

“I am Gunter Redil. It is an honor to be entrusted with escorting someone the Family Head holds dear. I will safely escort you on your journey to the capital.”

 

“Understood.”

 

 

 

And so Gunter came to accompany Ziel on his return journey.

 

Gunter didn’t say a single word to Ziel while they were leaving Kundel Manor.

 

 

 

‘That’s good.’

 

 

 

Ziel had many things to think about and handle during the journey.

 

He needed to test the Polar Night Dagger, carefully consider his lesson plans for next semester, and think about how to utilize the information about the Siren family he received from Amos…

 

 

 

‘I should meet with Crow when I return.’

 

 

 

He also needed to think about commissioning Crow Erso to make armor from the Ruinbark shell.

 

So this kind of silent companionship seemed like it wouldn’t be much of a problem.

 

But the moment they left the manor and entered the main road.

 

 

 

“Phew, it was really hard pretending to be so stern. Actually, our Knight Order has an incredibly stern image among the manor people. You know? That’s how all Great Family knight orders are. Honestly, even our Family Head pretends to be stern outside, but inside he talks a lot and laughs a lot too.”

 

 

 

Ziel was flustered.

 

 

 

“Oh right, Teacher Ziel? Let me introduce myself again. I’m Gunter Redil. I’ve heard a lot about you from the Family Head. Hahaha! I hear your skills are amazing? Actually, I briefly taught Young Master Delev just before he entered the Academy, and what do you know! He came back after just one semester and his skills had improved tremendously!”

 

 

 

He felt like he was understanding what it meant to have a throbbing headache for the first time.

 

 

 

“By the way, how did you catch the Ruinbark? My goodness, how did you manage to catch that monster alone? I was shocked when I first heard about it. Young Master Delev praised you so much. Why would someone like that become an Academy teacher… Oh my, I misspoke. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Anyway, when I heard there was such an amazing person, I volunteered to escort you to the capital. My girlfriend happens to be there too. Hahaha!”

 

 

 

Even information that Ziel wasn’t curious about at all.

 

 

 

“We’ve been together for about 3 years. She’s very pretty. A bit haughty, but that’s where I fell for her!”

 

“Is that so.”

 

“We haven’t been in contact much lately… I think she’s busy with family matters. Hahaha. Anyway, I’m actually planning to get married next year. Do you have a girlfriend, Teacher? Looking at your face, it wouldn’t be strange if you had not just one but several girlfriends…”

 

 

 

Ziel exercised extreme patience before finally throwing out a comment.

 

 

 

“You talk a lot, Sir Gunter.”

 

“Haha! I hear that a lot. It is quite a lot, isn’t it?”

 

“Very much so.”

 

“Can’t help it. Everyone in my family are chatterboxes! But at least you won’t be bored during the journey, so don’t worry! Really, how did you manage to come all this way alone without getting bored? I can’t stand even 5 minutes without someone to talk to beside me. Except when sleeping!”

 

 

 

The return journey already seemed like it would be arduous.

 

 

 

‘I’d rather the Tollen Trading Company showed up.’

 

 

 

Even Ziel had his weaknesses.

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