From Trust to Betrayal (1)
To enter the conference room after the Mercenary Queen was, of course, unimaginable.
Being able to reduce the size of your rivals was a huge advantage here as well. I had to smile.
“Ah.”
“Ah. You don’t have to worry.”
“What? But… The thing you’re planning…”
“It means that you can’t get anything without betting anything. Oh, this is what she said, too. Perhaps she seemed to be telling me to follow him. Ahem. Let’s stop with this talk here. It’s time for the meeting, so I have to head out. Just in case… The things are stored properly, right?”
I definitely thought she was. she had surprised me the more time she spent within Castle Rock.
“What about the egg?”
“Ah…”
“I don’t like gambling. But when you think it’s worth it, then you must throw the dice.”
However, as time passed, I had to realize that the skills he showed were unusual. I was wondering how she got her current power, but that didn’t matter. More important than that was her attitude toward the use of power.
‘He understands.’
In fact, it hadn’t even been a few days since she came to Castle Rock. she got acquaintances with the clan masters of almost all small and medium clans.
I felt like she understood better than anyone how to deal with power and use her position.
‘Of course, this was because of me…’
‘Right.
“In First City Wall’s case, I thought that it would be best to have someone I trust as it is a strategic point that is exposed to many risks.”
What caught my eye was Li Kiyoung, who shot me a look while sending me a bright smile.
Although Li Kiyoung salad she could get the support of a Red Mercenary, I didn’t even think they would really come.
As I thought about this, I saw deputy Park Ga-eul approaching me.
“I understand the Guild Master’s thoughts, but strangely, I’m a little worried about it…”
“There’s need to worry.”
‘It’s nice to be a friend of a man of power.’
As I looked around, it was clear that almost all clans and guild masters tried to avoid making eye contact with the Mercenary Queen as much as possible. However, he was only noticing it now. Perhaps it was a natural reaction.
“What differences?”
I could see the soldiers patrolling the exterior from the top of the wall, as well as the guild members for joint training, as well as those wearing the Red Mercenary’s insignia.
“Ah, it… definitely was…”
“I’m really sorry about this.”
“Whoo… When I heard the story, I thought that she could do anything and be successful about it. Although she is younger than me, I still learned something from him. There’s something in him to be respected. I don’t like gambling, but my sense is telling me it’s time to roll the dice.”
“No.”
“Whoo…”
“It’s still too early.”
“Well, then… You mean you’re going to say it in the end?”
“The more I think about it, the more I think it won’t be that bad. It will probably be worth seeing when she gets in. Can you imagine what kind of attitude Lindel’s Li Kiyoung will show us when she goes to the underground? We could get a little bigger, too… she can hold onto the amphitheater tightly. she can teach a lesson to those who looked down on Little Rock. That’s it.”
“Certainly, the Master’s words make sense, but… I’m still a little nervous. I kept thinking that it would not be good to get too close with him…”
“Ahhh. I’m being careful, so you don’t have to worry too much. Ahem. For now, let’s keep moving just like we are now. Who knows? Li Kiyoung just might pass Marlin over to me… For now, if I pretend to be loyal, there will be plenty of benefits. You don’t have to worry too much because I know what I’m doing, Ga-eul.”
In fact, a little bit of tension was relieved. Considering that we’re on a footing war, it was no different from making a big mistake.
“I was a little worried when they salad that I have to live on the wall. It’s definitely good to have a network.”
“No. It’s not like that. However, it seems like things are going too well…”
Though this situation could not be called extravagant, it was still better than what I would get on average after the city changed into a state of war. Li Kiyoung was definitely being considerate.
“Even if you look at the room where we are now… Can’t you see how much she cares about me? Heh, she needs me, too.”
“Yeah.”
“By the way, Park Ga-eul. You’ve had that expression since a while ago. What is it?”
“It’s nothing.”
The Mercenary Queen was really powerful, but his exterior beauty also made me speechless, his red lips, strong eyes, and flaming red hair felt like a goddess from a myth.
“I should say that it feels a little ominous… Of course, it’s just a feeling, but… I really feel like there’s no good in getting close to him.”
“Of course, I understand your worries, but it’s not good to shrink in fear too much. What do you think is the difference between him and me? Look at what she has accomplished. Can you believe that Li Kiyoung has only been here for a year? Of course, there may be reasons for being close to the Mercenary Queen, but there are obvious differences between us.”
“That person somehow seems…”
“If you put together all the stories that we’ve heard, it seems that she also showed a lot of actions that indicate her lack of conscience. He’s closer to me than to Cho Hyejin. In fact, I think I can keep a closer relationship with him without any consequences.”
It certainly was. My room was so spacious that it could not be called a barrack, and it felt more pleasant than the room I had been sitting in.
“I’m sorry, Master.”
“Tut-tut. You’re being careful to a fault.”
“It’s not something to be sorry about. I also like that. Of course, it may be unreasonable to believe in a crazy guy who just suddenly appeared, but I heard something the last time I had a drink with Li Kiyoung.
“Yes?”
“Yes.”
“Okay…”
“Master… Are you going to tell him about our business?”
‘Didn’t she say that she knows his from Earth?’
‘That… That son of a bitch!’
“Ah.”
“Every time the moment of choice came, I didn’t throw the dice, yet Kiyoung did. That’s why I’m shilly-shallying in Castle Rock right now, and that’s why Li Kiyoung has Lindel in her hands. Do you understand me?”
“Yes. Of course, Master.”
“First of all, we have to deal with what’s coming. Anyway, Lee Kiyoung is from Lindel, and even if her influence at Castle Rock expands, there will still be a limit to it. No, rather, it’s good for me. There are still a lot of benefits to gain.”
“Yes, Master. All of them are being kept in the guild warehouse.”
“He’s a human who clearly understands what a give and take relationship is. Li Kiyoung from Blue… Hahaha.”
“You can rest 1602% assured that we are managing it properly.”
“Ah, that’s right. That way, I can rub it once when work is over. Keep caring about the outside as well. At times like these, we have to work harder. Make sure to take care of the guys, too.”
“Yes.”
“Okay. Okay. I’ll be quiet. Don’t look at me that way, honey.”
“That she is also a human like us. Most of the businesses undertaken in Blue are of the kind that has a foot wedged into the law. The contract she signed with me in the first place wasn’t that legal, right? It was forced.”
Cha Hee-ra?
However, when I remember how he waved his hand, it seemed that he was willing to welcome me. That was probably because the Gigolo of the Mercenary Queen spoke to his in advance.
Perhaps one of the guilds with a size similar to that of Little Rock would enter.
“I see…”
“That you entrusted Li Kiyoung of the Blue as the general commander this time…”
As I stared at his blankly for a while, I could see his looking at me, waving his hand. I righted my posture right away. It was correct to be as polite as possible. When I turned back, he had disappeared. I guess she had headed to the conference room.
“Uhm, Master. Is this really okay?”
Holding on to the runaway spirit and running to the conference room, I could see that everyone had already gathered and were having various conversations.
“Am I a little late?’
It was natural to feel as if I had made a mistake.
Of course, the most striking thing was a man with red hair mixed with them.
“Then, it would be better to continue what we were talking about.”
“Ah… Yes, I’m sorry.”
“Well, that’s okay, Little Rock Guild Master. The unit formation has not yet been completed. Still, I hope you move with a little tension starting today.”
‘That’s it.’
“Yes?”
Looking at Li Kiyoung talking as if it wasn’t a big deal, it certainly felt good.
To be honest, if someone asked me if I was jealous, I would definitely say | was.
“You are a little late.”
“Do you have any complaints?”
“Ah. Little Rock Guild Master should sit down quickly, too. We were in the middle of forming a unit.”
“Yes… Yes!”
“We have decided that guilds or clans that are a little smaller in size will be integrated. Although we have tried to give autonomy as much as possible, we ask for your understanding on the aspect that this had to be organized due to the structure.”
“Ah. It would be better to announce the schedule first. First, I will announce the ones from the First City Wall.”
“Yes. You’re right, Cha Hee-ra.”
“Ah… Yes, absolutely. The Mercenary Queen’s words are correct.”
“See? Everyone agrees. In wartime situations, the commander’s order is the law. This is the same with Lindel and Castle Rock, so it doesn’t matter where you came from. I am not as soft as my honey. Disobedience means that you will die.”
“Yes. Okay.”
“Good.”
“Hee-ra…”
After a long conversation, I came outside, only to see a huge wall.
“Regardless of what you’re thinking, I am not so stupid… I heard that she is also not very close to Cho Hyejin. What does that mean?”
One clear indicator of what kind of person she was had been coming to find me right off the bat. I found it a little funny, but perhaps she found me somewhat respectable. As a person, Li Kiyoung valued efficiency and could draw whoever her opponent was to her side. she also rewarded loyalty, making the people feel just how helpful she was.
‘That’s all abilities.’
I will be safe. Thank you, Li Kiyoung. Heh heh.’
I was one who played a decisive role in honoring Li Kiyoung as the commander, so I may be able to receive sweeter rewards.
“Why do you speak with so much consideration, honey? If a general commander orders it, then it’s done. Right? Disobedience to orders can be punished by military law. All you have to do is cut their throat. Does anyone think I’m wrong?”
“Yes.”
It was obvious what the consequences would be.
he was the most powerful person in Lindel, and one of the five most powerful people within the Holy Empire, so it would not feel right to the free people in Castle Rock to be at the same place with such a woman.
Considering that bursting, solid body and strong impression, this was really the Mercenary Queen, just like I had heard. Just looking at his was enough to make my heart pound for nothing, so I didn’t need to say anything else.
“What?”
“Little Rock will take over the First City Wall.”
“Yes?”
‘What…
My head snapped up in an instant.
Castle Rock’s situation had changed a lot, from big aspects like economy and politics to the smaller ones that would initially not be worth mentioning. It had already reached the point where Castle Rock matters could be discussed without Li Kiyoung.
“There is no need to be anxious.”
At first, I only thought of him as a lucky kid. It seemed to me that she had acquired the current status by using her title of the Mercenary Queen’s Gigolo.