The Academy’s Undercover Professor – 52



◈ Episode 52 James Moriarty (2)

The air in the back alleys of Lederbelk is cold enough to make your skin tingle.

In that dark dark blue space Hans leaned his back against the wall and raised his head.

‘It’s so damn high.’

Hans was proud that he had seen many things while visiting many cities but Lederbelk the great city of the empire was higher than any city he had ever seen.

Even this shabby back alley where he is standing.

It’s like a prison made of bricks and brass.

‘I guess I’ll carry that wire hook or something like my brother later.’

If there was one thing like that it would be easy to escape from Lederbelk in a dangerous moment.

Of course the biggest reason is because the look Ludger used when chasing werewolves was cool.

At that moment the darkness beyond the alley stirred and a shadow stirred.

It was an amazing sight as if a ghost had appeared but Hans turned his back from the wall adjusted his collar and said hello.

I’ve already seen this scene several times.

“Are you here?”

Slurp.

Suddenly the shadow changed its shape and took on the appearance of a person.

A jet black Inverness coat with a cape on the shoulders.

Black leather gloves on the hand holding the gold and black staff.

Unlike usual her hair was completely loose and neatly swept back and she was wearing a top hat.

That alone made Ludger’s impression look completely different.

“What is the situation?”

“hmm. First let me tell you what I found out. “Our hideout is in a back alley right?”

“I did.”

“Well naturally there were several underworld organizations in the area dividing their forces among themselves.”

Hans summarized the information he had confirmed and reported it.

The reason I’ve been wandering around for the past few days in the first place was to check this.

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“They are largely divided into four organizations. Among them there is one large-scale organization that is the strongest and largest and the remaining three are medium-sized.”

“A total of four places. “Maybe it’s because it’s a big city but there are a lot of them.”

“First I will explain the medium scale below. “First of all there is a circus troupe formed by people who are physically challenged or marginalized.”

“Circus?”

“If you want to make a living with reasonable talent in a city like this that’s essential. “The circus troupe Circus can be said to be a labor union and a gang of such people.”

Ludger nodded saying he understood.

“Circus. good. “What next?”

“The next one is made up of only women. “No matter which city you go to it’s a place you never miss in the afterlife.”

“It’s a brothel.”

Without even a hint Ludger guessed correctly.

A normal person would feel uncomfortable or express discomfort just by thinking of that word but it was a place that could never be missed in a back alley like this.

This was that kind of world.

Even in the 21st century Earth places like this have always existed.

“Still we are not weak and have our own know-how so it feels like we are making a living as an organization. They say he has considerable ability in gathering information. Moreover they are also reaching out to various projects in the city. “They say they share a tiny black rose pattern to identify themselves as members of their organization hence their name the Women of the Black Rose.”

The women of the black rose.

Ludger muttered the name softly.

“What about the last one?”

“Lastly it is a union created by children and the elderly. People who are old and cannot work properly but are full of know-how and experience and children who are still young but jump into the front line to make money.”

Ludger nodded.

In fact being treated as a labor force and working at a young age was a common sight in this world.

If you walk around the streets right now it’s full of kids selling newspapers.

In addition there are children who commit petty theft and pickpocketing and there are also children who do chores in the mansion.

The most severe of these would be those who work hard in factories or mines without getting proper rest.

“They say this place where old people and children gather is called Old Kids. “It is said that this side also focuses on gathering information and is on par with the Black Rose Women.”

“Because children hear a lot.”

To summarize the information Hans provided it was as follows.

Circus Circus.

Brothel Women of the Black Rose.

Old Kids a labor union for the elderly and children.

A total of three are medium-sized organizations in the backworld.

“Now there’s one big guy left.”

“The Red Society is a back alley gang.”

“It’s an enemy society. “At first glance I think I’ve heard the name.”

“These are the guys who dominate the back alleys of Lederbelk. Kidnapping threats drugs and drug distribution liquor industry things that require fists etc. “There is hardly any dirty work they do not touch.”

The previous three organizations were created by chance by banding together to survive on their own.

The Red Society was literally an inevitable existence created by the gathering of the shadows of the world and the gathering of insects attracted by its stench.

“This back alley is maintained in a state of balance of power between the Red Society and the other three organizations. “It’s like the enemy society is acting evil and the other three are joining forces.”

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“It seems that the enemy society is the one that needs to be dealt with.”

“That’s right. To begin with the remaining three organizations are bastards who don’t even react unless you touch them directly. In fact the risk itself is low. But… the Red Society guys are different.”

“I guess so. “First of all they are the ones who will suppress all the little guys and put them under their control or crush them.”

“Be careful. They are very powerful and will be difficult to suppress. Recently eyes have started secretly watching our hideout. So let’s start by catching the tail step by step…”

Ludger shook his head at Hans who expressed his opinion and cut him off.

“No it’s okay. There is no need to grab the tail first. “It’s a waste of time.”

“yes?”

“Hit your head. Then the rest of them will bow down on their own.”

“Oh no. But what are you going to do…”

Ludger chuckled as he looked at Hans who was confused.

“Of course we will attack head on.”

To that end I purposefully tailored my outfit this way.

Hans tried to tell Ludger to stop talking crazy but eventually raised his white flag when he realized that Ludger really meant it.

Anyway no matter what he says Ludger will put his words into practice.

And you will succeed. Because he continues to be like that until now.

“but. And that outfit too. Are you going to use that identity this time? You know what? “He calls himself a crime consultant and is a big name in the back world.”

“okay.”

Ludger answered like that and put on a gold monocle from his pocket that could only be worn on one eye.

The usual sharp and cold soldier-like appearance was immediately erased.

What appeared instead was a man who looked intelligent and calm but also seemed to have a venomous snake inside him.

James Moriarty.

That was one of the past identities Ludger would use this time.

“Are you really planning to break through from the front?”

“Why are you doing that?”

“That’s because the atmosphere in the enemy society right now is quite ugly. “Uncharacteristically the members of the organization were walking around together with their eyes wide open.”

“It’s ugly. “I think I know why.”

“How does your brother know that?”

Hans became curious when Ludger answered that he thought he would know something that he himself had not figured out yet.

“That’s probably why the enemy society is in turmoil right now. “The death of the wealthy Belbot Rickson.”

“Bellboat Rickson’s death and what they did… Ah!”

“I guess you noticed.”

Hans’ face became more serious as his doubts were resolved.

“I guess there was some kind of connection between Bellboat Rickson and the Red Society.”

“okay. Bellbott Rickson was notorious for doing a lot of dirty work before this. The mysterious death of a rival businessman or a fire incident in a shantytown protesting against the construction of a factory etc. Would such a person really handle all of those things on his own?”

“It must have had limbs to move instead.”

“That is an enemy society.”

“but. “You also need someone who is like that wealthy person and takes care of the dirty work for you.”

“Hans. Now that Bellbot Rickson is dead the Red Society must have been very upset because their biggest source of funding has disappeared. “For now it will be quiet but sooner or later it will move to make up for the lack of money.”

“…I guess that’s why these guys are flocking around. No wait a minute. “Then isn’t it true that you are their enemy and culprit?”

“yes.”

Hans looked dumbfounded at Ludger’s cool answer.

In fact the Red Society was very angry because Ludger killed Bellbot Rickson.

Of course they don’t even know that Ludger killed them so they wouldn’t be able to call them enemies.

“And now may actually be the right time. “Because people who would normally be scattered all together are gathered in one place for the first time.”

“…Are you really going to do this?”

“why?”

“Well brother since he is a wizard he will be fine even if a few gangsters attack him but the problem is that the Red Society is not an ordinary gang.”

“Not normal?”

“Armed with all kinds of weapons… Well bullets don’t go out in front of wizards so even if that’s the case there are some people who have eaten a lot of swords among them.”

“Hmm.”

“Why are you there? Those who tried to become knights but failed due to problems with money or character or those who had a long history as mercenaries. There are many people like that in the enemy society. “In the first place the Red Society must have taken first place here.”

“Is this something that has the power of a semi-knight?”

If the articles are mixed it becomes a bit annoying.

When you think of a knight on Earth you might think of a swordsman wearing old-fashioned armor but that’s not the case here.

A knight is a superman.

People with extraordinary physical abilities who can deflect flying bullets as long as they hold a weapon in their hands.

They have been rivals for a long time with wizards so knights are the most difficult opponents for wizards to deal with.

Those who use aurors can cut down or penetrate most types of magic.

Therefore Hans wanted to take the safe route even if it took a little time.

No matter what it was too dangerous to go into enemy territory on your own.

“That’s interesting.”

However Ludger actually laughed as if the words were amusing.

Hans thought he had heard something wrong.

“No brother. Are you really going to go like this?”

“Is there any reason not to go?”

“There is a semi-knight level!”

“A quasi-knight is only a quasi-knight not a real knight. Hans. I don’t think you know but there is a big difference between a semi-article and a regular article. And those knights and captains are even bigger.”

“No I’m not saying that right now…”

“If you’re an ordinary knight there’s nothing special about a semi-autonomous knight.”

“….”

At Ludger’s confident tone Hans closed his mouth and asked ‘Is that so?’ I thought about it seriously.

There was nothing particularly wrong with what Ludger said.

The difference between a semi-article and a regular article was actually large.

In fact to put it nicely they are semi-knights but in reality they are not knights.

It is true that they are weaker than apprentice knights who serve by the knight’s side and receive instruction from him.

“…At first glance it seems like that?”

When I thought about it I realized that I was being too pessimistic in my judgment.

okay. They got scared because they had article in their name but aren’t they actually not that big of a deal?

Hans who thought his worries were excessive nodded and said that there was nothing he could do.

“Well if you say so.”

Of course that was Hans’ big mistake.

It is true that semi-knights are weaker than regular knights or apprentice knights but they are not that weak.

Although there were differences they were not enough to be called decisive.

Even if they are semi-knights they are skilled people who can crush an opponent by just holding a spoon.

For the people in the back world that alone would be like a wall they couldn’t resist.

Even though Ludger knew about it he hid it from Hans.

Even if Hans had known that fact he would have invaded the enemy society anyway.

In that case it would be more convenient for Hans to follow without knowing anything.

“Take it.”

Ludger threw something at Hans.

Hans grabbed it and immediately started checking it.

“I need some help from you.”

“…Are you serious?”

What Ludger threw to Hans.

It was a wolf’s tooth.