Drug-Eating Genius Mage
Chapter 386

New Project (5)

Cartel and Dyke.

Two organizations that have risen to a position in the battle for the yin and yang, respectively, in the form of corporations.

It is the first time in decades that the heads of the two organizations have met face-to-face since the megalopolis was completely reorganized into an area that divides its districts.

Considering the history of this megalopolis, Balkan, in a place that has a lot of meaning.

Panoa Bellucci lowered her head.

“… … .”

Virgil flinched at Lennok and cleared his throat in silence.

I thought the atmosphere wouldn’t be good, but isn’t it much more gloomy than expected?

But Lennok had a rough idea of why Panoa was in this state, so he didn’t say anything.

From Lennok’s memory, the president of Dyke and Panoa had maintained a relationship that was more than just top-down.

It must be hard to come to your senses in a situation where the president, whom you trusted and relied on for more than public affairs, died overnight and the internal business network was blown away by more than half.

It was a great thing that he thought of trying to keep in touch with the people around him not long after the incident happened.

It was also because he had put off guessing that, so Lennok also didn’t have much regret about Panoa not replying right away.

momentary silence.

The face of Panoa, who wiped her eyes and raised her head, was slightly haggard, but it was no different from usual.

“You made me wait a long time. I am sorry to both of you.”

“… … no. We regret what happened to Dyke.”

Virgil replied softly.

“It was their plan to enter the munitions industry in the shadows even after establishing a solid position in the sun, right? Even more so, recognizing Van early on and using it frugally before his ransom went up must mean that he is a talented person with both ability and discernment.”

“Even if you say… … .”

Contrary to Lennok’s frown, Virgil laughed as he tapped the ashtray on the desk.

“But a pioneer who is ahead of his time is always beaten. As a result, isn’t it an exaggeration to say that I incur the resentment of others because I jumped into the weapons industry in the underworld before the law was lifted?”

sharp words. These are words that can never be uttered without looking carefully at the situation that is happening in Dyke and its causes.

“… … I can’t deny it. That’s right.”

Panoa nodded meekly and spoke again.

“But even if I went back then, my choices wouldn’t be that different. It is a city that has a hard time keeping its place even if it endlessly pursues profit.”

“Right. understood.”

Only then did Virgil lean forward, cross his hands, and calm his eyes.

“Still, I haven’t lost my judgment yet. At this level, it would be okay if I could help out to some extent.”

“Does the cartel intend to intervene directly in Dyke’s affairs?”

Virgil agreed with Lennox.

“As long as it provides the necessary information. Originally, favors are long-remembered when given to those who desperately want them.”

“You have a knack for making things seem obvious.”

“… … Anyway, at this point in time when the prohibition law has disappeared, is there any reason to hesitate to intervene while trying to determine the boundary between the good and the bad?”

Virgil looked at Panoa’s face and grinned.

“As long as we know that there are pros and cons about this incident even within the city council, we can move freely and join the side we want.”

“Wait, what do you mean?”

Panoa’s eyes, which had been quietly listening to the conversation between the two, shone sharply.

“You mean the city council is involved in a series of events against our company?”

* * *

Lennock briefly described the story of the City Secret Service employee who visited him.

Panoa, who had been listening without letting go of her concentration, also nodded and opened her mouth immediately.

“okay. It’s a new project… … . In fact, internally, we had already almost concluded that it was Achilles.”

“You already knew about Achilles. Didn’t you just let go?”

“of course. I managed to hack and secure the data screen based on the database that remained in the munitions factory that had been stolen without being announced to the outside world. In the process, I found out that Achilles was deeply involved.”

Did Dyke also gather information for a counterattack?

As long as the executives are alive despite losing their heads, the power of the company is not yet dead.

It would be difficult to prevent falling stock prices and strong protests from shareholders, but they were gathering as much information as possible before electing the next executive.

And it seemed that Panoa had already succeeded in identifying the opponent with only the series of information Lennok explained.

“If, as Mr. Ban said, some of the high-ranking officials of the city government are deeply involved… … I think you can replace out who your opponent is. Even why I couldn’t identify my identity until now.”

Panoa jumped up from her seat and began working on a project in the corner of the table without Virgil’s permission.

Dig!!

Photos of countless people popped up on the wall in an instant.

“This is the executive organization chart of Achilles, a security company we recently obtained. The man on the far right among them.”

An old man with a dark spot on his face. He has a kind expression and a soft smile.

“Madric Onion. As the head of the judicial body, which occupied the position of Chief Justice of the Balkan City Government until five years ago, Achilles paid a large sum of money to place him in an honorary position.”

Panoa stared at the old man’s picture and opened his mouth slowly.

“If the city government and Achilles are on hand, this man is most likely behind this.”

“I remember hearing about Madrid.”

said Virgil, who had been listening to the story.

“He is a man of power who has lived even before the city was built. Before he was seriously injured in the war, he was said to have been a powerful military sage, even fighting with the president.”

“… … .”

“you’re right. He has been active for a very long time, so he has a lot of connections in both city government and corporations, and he is famous for rumors that he has a tight grip on the judiciary even after he retires.”

Panoa, who was fixing the projector, nodded.

“If a series of operations toward our company is related to a new project, the position and position of this man should be enough for smooth access and implementation. And it can even explain why there are no traces left.”

Among the judicial institutions headed by Madric Onion, there are prison facilities that confine various criminals and wanted criminals.

“Using his connections, he puts a leash on criminals and uses his limbs to free them. If we take out old prisoners whose personal information has been erased and use them, there will be no aftermath and no traces will be left.”

“That is a very bold guess. Madric himself would be annoyed if his tail was stepped on.”

“However, this is the only reason why we have not yet obtained any information even though we have arrested the terrorist who attacked the munitions factory several times.”

Panoa, who took the projector away, slightly lowered her head and turned her back.

“There would be no point in discussing baseless speculation here right now. We will secure additional evidence to support our speculation.”

“It will take a while, will it be okay? I heard that more than half of the production facilities they built in the shadows were destroyed.”

It is to dig into the back of a former Supreme Court chief. Gathering evidence to support Panoa’s conjecture and acting on it will take more time than moving right now.

“We just need to recover the lost factories and rebuild the facilities.”

Panoa, who responded like a knife, smiled bitterly.

“But people don’t come back. Even if it takes some time, I want to handle this matter more reliably than ever.”

“… … .”

“I am truly grateful to both of you. Madrich Onion is one of the very few official officials who directly participated in the black consumer project in the past… … In the process of tracking this incident, it would not be impossible to secure a list of those who participated in the black consumer project.”

After saying that, Panoa immediately left Virgil’s office.

“We will get back to you when we receive additional information.”

Clap!!

Virgil, who looked at the back of Panoa who disappeared like the wind with an absurd expression, burst into laughter.

“He is a strong man. I can see why he’s acting as a powerful force in an organization called Dyke at his age.”

“It must be a difficult point to pay attention to the procedure.”

replied Lennok, who brought an ashtray and lit a cigarette.

“I know that Achilles is also a huge company that is not inferior to Dyke in terms of scale. It would have been difficult to stay still as long as the instigator of this incident was identified.”

“Oh, are you defending her?”

“I have been helped in many ways. As you said, if you help me when the opportunity arrives, he is someone who will definitely repay you.”

Didn’t Panoa take the convenience of tracking the activities of the special forces even during the defense forces crisis right now?

Lennok recognized Panoa’s ability not only to quickly take control of the shadowy arms industry, but also to repay Lennok in the process.

There was no reason not to take Panoa’s side from Lennok’s point of view, who was thinking of digging into the inside story of the project.

“So, when can I see the president?”

Lennok, who casually changed the topic, asked.

“I couldn’t speak in front of Panoa, but there are rumors that my status has fallen due to the aftermath of the war… … . This exactly matches the rumors I know about your president.”

“You’re really quick-witted.”

Virgil replied with a wry smile.

“You are right. I had a fight with the president once when Madrid was still alive.”

“… … .”

“There’s no way that the chairman can’t remember that old old nogoe, so if you contact him with his name, he’ll give you an answer.”

“Hmm, what an idiot… … As for that, even your president-”

“What did you say?”

“Nothing.”

Virgil snorted as Lennok turned his tail slightly.

“Instead, I’ll contact the chairman right away on the condition that I help you with one of our affairs.”

“Conditions?”

“The reason why you are so active is probably not just because of the project. Aren’t you looking for the president because you have personal business?”

“… … .”

That’s not wrong.

Because Lennok was going to meet Oliviera Lone Maze and inquire about ways to improve his magic eye, which was getting worse and worse.

It is said that her level has fallen somewhat after being secluded for a long time, but she is still one of the most powerful and superior magic eye bearers on this continent.

She thought that there was a high possibility that if she possessed Chilchaebo’s Mystic Eye, she would be able to replace out what was wrong with Lennok’s Mystic Eye.

Virgil looked at Lennox’s face and smiled sheepishly.

“I won’t bother asking what your business is. However, in order to face the chairman as an outside director, wouldn’t it be necessary to have a track record of helping the company? In that sense, let’s do something together after a long time.”

“… … Just listen and think.”

“I don’t know because you’re not interested in company work, but recently there has been an upheaval in the chain of command of the cartel.”

said Virgil, arms crossed.

“We have increased the number of positions in the board of directors by two more and are actively recruiting talent from the internal board of directors. Yerien, whom you met, was also recognized for her high grades and promoted in the process.”

It was said that there was an outsider among the newly inaugurated presidents, so was there an order from the chairman?

“The problem is that the conduct of the newly appointed 3rd president through an acquaintance of the chairman in the process is very suspicious.”

“… … .”

“I need to know if he’s already planning to jump into a power struggle or if he has other ulterior motives. In that sense, I would like to borrow your hand.”

It was only then that Lennox, realizing what Virgil meant, grinned.

“Are you trying to provoke him by making him perceive me as a competitor for the presidency? It’s a very sinister idea.”

“President 3 is from the eastern continent, so he doesn’t know much about the city. Of course I don’t even know who you are. I’ll take this opportunity to look into the background.”

I know why Virgil bothered to ask Lennok about this.

Lennok is the one who personally executed Parden McQueen, a traitor who served as the first president just a few years ago.

Even if he starts lightly in an atmosphere of arguing with the third president, isn’t he the most suitable person to punish the new president in an unexpected situation?

Apparently, Virgil put Lennok on hold as the new boss and instead intended to use him as an executioner to weed out traitors to the cartel.

“good. As long as you don’t procrastinate, it doesn’t matter.”

While Lennok uses the cartel to eat, you should understand that the other side is interested in Lennok’s power.

I’d rather be open and honest like Virgil.

Of course, even Virgil’s attitude is the result of analyzing Lennok’s preferences while dealing with him.

“Tell the president well in advance.”

Lennok, who grabbed the doorknob of the president’s office, turned to Virgil and said,

“I’ve accepted the conditions at best, but if Oliviera refuses, it will be a headache.”

Virgil smiled bitterly and nodded.

“I will do my best.”

* * *

[Madrich Onion?]

Lennok replied casually to Jenny’s phone call.

“It seemed that he belonged to the very famous side among public officials. It is said that there is a very high possibility that he will be the subject of the new project.”

[…] … Damn, I think this is too big a stake.]

“Do you know someone?”

[no. However, I do know that I have the ability to design a new project that succeeds Black Consumer.]

Jenny grumbled.

[The problem is that if an old man like that started working with a security company of the size of Achilles, he would only have ominous thoughts.] “Isn’t the

new project part of the control to replace the prohibition law?”

[…] … .]

Lennox laughed at Jenny’s non-answering reaction.

“Virgil and everyone else seemed to think so. It was obvious from the moment I realized that Achilles was deeply entangled.”

The only thing the prohibition law bound was the superhumans who agreed to the existence of the law law in the sun.

It’s no wonder that there are people who are painting a picture of driving an entire city towards a single goal by creating a new control that encompasses both the dark and the bright.

If we gather all the lives and assets of this city where tens of millions of people live and make a concerted effort, someone might be able to reach the ascension.

Even if he still couldn’t give up that hope, Lennok didn’t think it was strange at all.

[Honestly, I don’t like Virgil’s involvement in this… … .]

“Do you think that vampire cannot be trusted?”

[He’s got good job skills, but he’s a cold-blooded guy like a sub-species. The fact that he asked about this matter in itself means that Dyke thinks there will be a chance on the side, but… … No, it’s just a family, so forget about it.]

Even at Jenny’s joke, Lennok cut it like a knife and answered.

“If you say that, it must be because there is a reason.”

[…] … Right?]

“There is a point in telling me not to trust Virgil. However, in order to meet Oliviera, you will have to agree to some conditions. It seems inevitable that far.”

[In preparation for this case, we did not hand over half of the distribution business to that subsidiary… … . If it’s you, then I can’t help it.]

Jenny let out a slight sigh and quickly sorted out the situation.

[For now, I’ll be organizing information about the new 3rd president.]

“Yes. Please, as quickly as possible.”

Lennok said, raising his gaze and surveying the rapidly passing landscape around him.

“Because it seems like the situation will be sorted out only when we have a fight with that friend.”

pop.

Lennok hung up the phone and stared out the window at the evening sunset.

It was only natural that it would take some time since Panoa set out to replace out information about Madrid Onion himself.

In the meantime, Lennok was thinking of taking care of personal responsibilities that had been pushed back by the schedule.

When I opened the front door after breaking through the complex external barrier and internal security device, raindrops flowed out under my feet.

Cheer up!!

A wad of paper with something tightly written on it.

Lennok hurriedly picked it up and let out a small sigh as soon as he closed the door.

“Whoa… … . I don’t know if this is really good.”

[Sure, I should have told you to use the display,]

said Darby, jumping out of Lennok’s arms and jumping on the stack of papers.

[It was Master who said that you have to write down your intuition. It’s because the cyber spirit master likes analog like this. Heung.]

Hearing the spirit’s complaint, Lennok smiled bitterly.

“I can’t help it. Bound art is a field where efficiency does not come out unless you draw and study it by hand. If you draw it on a display, it is difficult to observe the development process properly.”

[You mean with the master’s hand scrawling every circle crookedly?]

“… … .”

[Sashi-eup, you’re welcome.]

Lennok, who stretched both cheeks of the brain spirit for a long time, looked away.

Pile of papers piled up to where the shoe cabinet is located at the entrance.

It was the traces of Lennok’s practice of Jindun’s barrier art that filled the mansion’s space without being able to contain them all in the laboratory.

“Partial expansion of magnetic domain… … . It is a power that can be reached without fail if you master Jindun’s barrier art.”

Raising the crooked barrier, Lennok’s eyes shone sharply.

“I’m thinking of starting a full-scale study for it from now on.”

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