Agent Headquarters (2)
“Palad Okon. He’s a civil servant who is taking the position of deputy director of an agent.”
Pallad, who roughly grabbed Lennok’s hand and shook it, naturally turned around and guided the two into the office.
Lennok followed him, quickly observing the landscape and Pallad’s actions.
The behavior of messing with her tangled hair and throwing an untied necktie on a corner of the desk.
I can only guess what his personality is like.
Among the intelligence organizations under direct control of the city government, it is the only elite armed group that is allowed to interfere and manage the outskirts.
The second-in-command in charge of this huge organization seemed much more laid-back than Lennok had imagined.
“Listening, it sounds like you’re talking about something very interesting without me.”
Said Pallad, who was lying on his chair in the office.
“I just conveyed the necessary information in advance.”
Palad grinned at Hina’s firm answer.
“Why is the person who was waiting so bored? It hasn’t been a day or two since the old men of the city council have been trying to break the ban.”
“….”
“But this time, the case is certainly different, for no matter how senile those old folks are, they wouldn’t have planned to destroy this city themselves.”
meaningful tone. Lennok asked at the words he couldn’t let go.
“Do you think the Balkans could collapse if the plan of the National Guard Command succeeds?”
“If the 30th area is bombed as they planned, that would be the case.”
With a yawn, Palad replied.
“It may not be a big problem for the densely spread transportation network in a megacity to be broken. The real problem is that there may be interventions by other cities taking advantage of the chaos that has spread to Yangji.”
“An intervention from another city….”
“It’s so big that there hasn’t been much work yet, but the city government has a lot of enemies.”
In an instant, the smile on Palad’s lips turned sharp.
“We also played a part in that process.”
“….”
Saying that, Pallad raised his head slightly and looked at Lennok.
“The problem is that those old ladies aren’t going to actively try to stop the treason at headquarters. Do you understand what I mean?”
“That means that some of the city council members are willing to take some damage from the coup.”
Lennok replied.
“Maybe he’s hoping for that.”
“Very accurate.”
Pallad, who snapped his fingers and pointed at Lennok, jumped up from his seat.
“I called you here because I wanted to know if you understood the premise.”
Saying that, Palad’s eyes lingered with a very faint murderous thought.
“If you don’t understand that the City Council is not your ally, then there will be no point in talking further than this.”
“….”
Lennok silently gulped down the cheap coffee Pallad had tossed to burn.
It is no surprise now that the members of the city council are not reliable allies.
It was not difficult to realize just by walking around the outskirts of this great city how vast and varied the mistakes and mistakes they made were.
“Senator Mayer accepted it as a condition to settle this matter in order to get a last seat on the city council. That’s why I don’t doubt his sincerity.”
Palad, who had slumped down in his chair, crossed his arms and said.
“But other MPs are different. As the damage from this incident increases and the danger of the National Guard becomes more acute to the citizens, the discussion to cancel the ban will become more active.”
“They don’t want the whole city to be swept up in a coup, but some damage… … .”
“I mean, you might be hoping for it.”
At Lennok’s words, Hina and Palad nodded at the same time.
“Is it possible that the city council will accept the terms of the National Guard?”
“Very low.”
Palad replied like a knife.
“Area 13 is the most strictly managed non-closed area in the city…. In effect, the general of the National Guard asked the city council to cross its lifeline. It’s a condition that is difficult for those old women who are obsessed with themselves to accept even if they wake up from the dead.”
it’s a closed area
Lennok had heard of its existence, but he had no idea that he would come into contact with it through the work of the National Guard.
It is not simply for the convenience of the city government, but because there are more secrets hidden, both the defense force and the city council must come out sensitively.
Lennok gulped down the remaining coffee and opened his mouth.
“I have heard enough of the circumstances, so I want to get to the point.”
“The main point.”
“I don’t think a man who was the equivalent of an agent’s deputy director called someone because his mouth was itchy.”
Pallad’s and Lennok’s calm gaze collided in the air.
“Isn’t this place prepared because there is something you want from me on behalf of Ibelin?”
“You are straightforward. Our civil servants are not used to that kind of speech.”
Palad burst out laughing.
Lennox laughed at that.
“That’s not what the person who was chewing on the city council excitedly just now would say.”
“that….”
“If the person in charge of this agenda, which is not strange even if the agent puts all their effort into it, is not the director, but the deputy director, then he must have his own circumstances.”
“….”
“But I don’t know.”
Saying so, Lennok put down his coffee cup and took out a cigarette from his bosom.
“I am not interested in the intricate factional fights within the agent. The important thing is what kind of plans you guys are making for this incident.”
It is understandable that Palad Okon took over some of Mayer’s duties.
As long as Mayer has promised sufficient compensation and privileges, there will be no need to argue about compensation for the work they offer.
But exactly what the agent was drawing was a question that Lennok had to keep in mind.
If he had directly brought in an external advisor who had no contact with anyone other than Evelyn, it would be
because she needed to fill the vacuum of power that Evelyn was in charge of.
“…amazing That’s right.”
Hearing Lennok’s thoughts, the silent Palad nodded slowly.
“A strategy to attack the mobile fortress that Bondi Marcia team leader should have done. I want to leave that core to you.”
“….”
“However, she and you, who took on difficult tasks with responsibility and good intentions, are completely different people. So it was necessary to accurately grasp its intentions. No one will readily accept a request to deal with a moving fortress, no matter how huge the price.”
“Keep talking.”
“…Even more so, asking for cooperation in the countless armed conflicts that will arise in the process is a difficult word to utter. That’s what I’m curious about.”
Pallad asked, pouring fresh coffee into Lennoc’s empty cup.
“The lives of over 20 million people living in the 30th District. Are you willing to set out to save them, even at the risk of failure and sacrifice?”
“….”
“There is a difference between a sense of justice and responsibility. However, no matter how much the price is paid, there are not many people who can give up their lives for the responsibility.”
Palad’s eyes shone sharply.
“But according to your own definition, you can give it all. Evelyn Marcia was such a person.”
“Deputy Director.”
Hina sang a palad from the side, but he didn’t stop.
“That’s why Team Leader Marcia expects something similar from you, whom you care so much about. We are in a state of urgency right now.”
He asked as he let out his words slowly, catching his breath.
“May I ask if something like that lives and breathes in your mind?”
“no.”
Lennok replied plaintively.
“I’m sorry, but I have nothing to do with such noble feelings.”
“…“
But I get a rough idea of what I’m going to do.”
Order and comfort of people’s life city. I don’t remember ever paying much attention to those things.
It’s been quite a while since I’ve been away from the days of earning and living day by day, but that doesn’t mean that Lennok’s view itself has changed.
Still, the landscape Lennok was looking at did not change.
In the face of a future where tomorrow cannot be guaranteed and a reality where no guarantee is possible, I have tried to hold on to many other things than the safety of strangers.
I don’t think I’ve stopped for a single moment, but I still feel like I’m lacking.
But if there’s one thing in this chaotic city that doesn’t require a reason, it’s that.
“I can’t just leave those guys who get in the way of my business.”
“…It’s decided.”
Palad nodded.
“Then let’s go straight to the strategy meeting.”
* * *
After Lennok accepted the agent’s offer, things moved quickly.
Palad still seems to have no idea about Lennok’s business or the details behind it, but it wasn’t a big deal.
The only thing that matters is the fact that he is willing to replace Ibelin’s void for this time only.
Agree that beyond the level of cooperation with Congressman Mayer, it can supplement the force in the agent’s handover process.
Pallad, who exchanged information that they know each other, said.
“All we have to do is three things.”
He raised his hand and folded his fingers one by one.
“Find out the National Guard spy unit hiding inside the city. Neutralization of mobile forts and headquarters generals. Lastly, check the power intervention on the gear side.”
“Since Van is aware of the Gearside-related information, the conversation must be fast.”
It seems that Mayer and other agents have already tracked down the existence of Gearside by investigating the captured members.
“The first thing that needs to be dealt with is the elimination of the intelligence unit of the National Guard.”
“You mean we can only neutralize the fortress after we’ve done some internal cleanup?”
“The agent intelligence department is collaborating with Congressman Mayer’s operation team to pattern the appearance point of the National Guard raiders and create a movement prediction algorithm.”
Hina said.
“In about 30 hours, the manpower and programs required for operational support will be completed.”
“The Senator Mayer’s side also decided to gather the personnel that had been negotiated in advance and hand over the list to this side.”
Did you ask for cooperation from your agent in search of something you can do even in a situation where you cannot move yourself?
“By dawn the day after tomorrow, all necessary preparations will be completed and we will be able to start the operation. If that happens, ten days remain.”
Palad said firmly, holding down his forehead with one hand.
“Within 10 days, the National Guard’s special forces forces will be cleaned up and the mobile fortress will be stopped and built. That’s all you have to do.”
“good.”
Lennok nodded and immediately rose from his seat.
He understood what the agent had called him for.
The first thing to do is to predict the movement of the Special Forces of the National Guard and deal with those who will appear to secure data.
At the earliest, the operation will begin at dawn the day after tomorrow. If possible, there will be plenty of time to prepare before then.
However, Pallad stopped Lennok from returning.
“Wait a minute, if it’s not urgent, there’s one more thing I’d like to ask you.”
“what?”
“Every available executive officer will be deployed to the scene for this task. Most of them have experience in carrying out missions, but few have faced someone as powerful as you.”
Palad said.
“For those friends, I want to conduct a mock training before the operation begins. I think it will be an experience of street fighting against a large number of people. How do you feel?”
“It seems useless.”
Lennok replied.
“There are so many variables that one training session won’t help. It’s good if you don’t get injured and eat up your power.”
“That is exactly what I want.”
“…what?”
A mischievous smile spread across Palad’s face as they crossed their palms.
“Didn’t I say all agents? It’s hard like this. It is because we need a proper justification to leave out the troops separately.”
“…Right.”
Lennok instantly understood Palad’s intentions and smiled.
“Isn’t it your intention that all agents be mobilized for the operation?”
“While you wipe out the National Guard intelligence unit, our agent plans to stand by near Area 13 and watch the situation.”
Palad’s eyes shone sharply.
“If the forces on the intelligence unit are cornered, the other side will start to react in a different way. It’s likely that they’re heading in that direction, Area 13.”
“….”
“It is not a one-time operation. If we do well, we will be able to clearly identify and draw out even the power hidden behind the National Guard. And that will be an important starting point for future mobile fortress attacks.”
Rather than accomplishing the three objectives in different ways, the intention is to draw out all the clues for the next operation in the middle of one operation.
Resolute determination to find an efficient way, even if necessary, by violating the city council’s supervision.
I can vaguely feel how different ways and perspectives Palad Okon is looking at this work.
But Lennok shook his head even after hearing that.
“I don’t have much time. Find someone else. There must be no reason to use me as an excuse, right?”
“Because the excuses you give to the old folks on the city council have to be thorough. If you were involved in this from the beginning, those suspicious old friends wouldn’t say anything.”
“hmm….”
Still, I’m not too keen on it.
Even if it’s just a matter of justification, wasting time and magic on something like this for nothing… … .
“Knowing this, I brought something nice from the director’s safe.”
Seeing Lennok’s sullen face, Pallad immediately took something from the desk in the office.
“It may not be very necessary for a skilled person like you, but it will be of great help if you tell your acquaintances about it. Is the price still insufficient?”
“…no.”
Lennok shook his head.
“That’s enough to fill the garage.”
The items in Palad’s hand were five pencils with dense spelling scripts written on them.
He brought Enakpil’s five fingers as a reward in order to ask Lennok for mock training.
* * *
“Are you okay?”
A mock training ground in the basement of the agent building.
The appearance of the entire urban area in a far-flung cavity is so realistic that it is hard to believe that this place is underground.
Hina and Palad were looking at Lennok, who had landed down there from the control room at the training ground.
“What do you mean?”
“If you get caught stealing and using the director’s things at will, the aftermath will be considerable.”
“I said something else.”
Palad snorted at Hina’s words.
“She has no interest in the agent job anymore. I don’t even go to work because I’m obsessed with the back hole I dug, but do you remember what’s missing?”
“that….”
“I’m just leaving it alone because it’s good enough to be used as a shield, but the conversation with the team leaders of each department has already ended. It seems you haven’t properly taken over yet.”
“After going around so many different departments….”
Palad, who was looking down at Hina, who was speechless, slightly looked away.
“I understand the desire to play on the field, but if you can’t manage your condition yourself, you’d better make up your mind soon.”
“…Hina
didn’t answer, but Palad didn’t bother to force her to answer.
Although she has weak physical strength due to a chronic disease and has a weakness that makes it difficult to move for a long time, her swordsmanship and weaponry are at a considerable level.
She didn’t stop there, and while doing her part in any department, she built up familiarity with various senior agents inside the agent, and her position is quite special even within this organization.
There are quite a few departments that want her as a competent agent who combines strength and intelligence.
The problem is that Hina herself extremely prefers the work of the on-site armed response team directly managed by Evelyn.
The attitude of not settling down and finding work on your own is commendable, but you also have to know how to give up if the environment and aptitude do not follow.
However, instead of spitting out such an obvious lesson, Palad turned his gaze down the training ground.
“Looks like you’re ready.”
An artificially constructed crosswalk at the bottom of the city.
Lennok, leaning under an old traffic light and lighting a cigarette, was slowly rising from his seat.
Palad looked at Lennok and smiled strangely.
“He’s by far the most gifted wizard in this city. Let’s check his skills somewhere.”
It wasn’t that he had to go through the director’s warehouse and entrust Lennok with this task.
Only when you directly check how far the magician’s skills, which should be the key to this task, reach, and make an estimate, will you be able to design your future strategy in detail.
However, Palad only asked for this in a more sophisticated way, considering his relationship with Lennok and Evelyn.
“It won’t be easy.”
Hina replied with a slightly tired expression.
“At least no one I know has done that.”
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