Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 386



New Project (5)

Cartel and Dyke.

Two organizations that have achieved leadership positions in each of the dark and sunny areas in the form of corporations.

This is the first time in decades that the leaders of the two organizations have met face-to-face since the megacity was completely reorganized into divided areas.

Considering the history of this huge city in the Balkans it is a place that has great meaning.

Panoa Bellucci had his head down.

“….”

Virgil glanced at Lennok and then cleared his throat without saying a word.

I didn’t think the atmosphere would be good but it was much more gloomy than I expected.

However Lennok did not say anything because he had a rough guess as to why Panoa was in this state.

From Lennok’s recollection Dyke’s president and Panoa maintained a relationship that was more than just a top-down relationship.

It must be difficult to come to your senses easily when the boss you trusted and relied on for more than official matters died overnight and more than half of your internal business network was lost.

It was great that not long after what happened I thought of somehow keeping in touch with people around me.

Because he had guessed that Lennok also didn’t have much regrets about Panoa not replying right away.

A moment of silence.

Panoa wiped his eyes and raised his head. Although his face was slightly haggard it was no different from usual.

“I’ve kept you waiting for a long time. “I feel sorry for both of you.”

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

Virgil answered in a soft tone.

“I heard that jumping into the military industry in the shadows after establishing a solid position in the sun was their plan in itself? What’s more the fact that he recognized Ban early on and used him wisely before his price went up means that he is a talented person with both ability and insight.”

“No matter what I say….”

In contrast to Lennok’s frown Virgil laughed as he tapped the ashtray on the desk.

“But pioneers who are ahead of their time are criticized. As a result isn’t it an exaggeration to say that you incurred the wrath of others by jumping into the underworld’s weapons industry before the ordinance was lifted?”

Sharp direct remarks. This is something that can never be uttered without carefully looking into the situation that is currently happening in Dyke and its causes.

“…I can’t deny it. “That is correct.”

Panoa nodded obediently and spoke again.

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“But even if I go back to that time my choices won’t be much different. “It is a city that finds it difficult to maintain its position even if it endlessly pursues profit.”

“I see. “I understand.”

Only then did Virgil lean forward cross his hands calm his gaze and speak.

“But my judgment hasn’t been ruined yet. “At this level it would be okay to lend a hand to some extent.”

“Do you think the cartel will directly intervene in Dyke’s affairs?”

Virgil agreed with Lennok.

“As long as it provides the necessary information. “In the first place grace is remembered for a long time only when given to those who are earnest.”

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

“…In any case at this point when the prohibition law has disappeared is there any reason to hesitate to intervene while considering the boundary between sunny and shaded areas?”

Virgil looked at Panoa’s face and grinned.

“Now that we know that there are differing opinions on this matter within the city council we can move as we please and stick to the side we want.”

“Wait what does that mean?”

Panoa who was quietly listening to the conversation between the two people had a sharp glow in his eyes.

“Are you saying that the city council is involved in the series of events directed at our company?”

* * *

Lennok briefly described the story of an employee from the city’s Secret Service who came to see him.

Panoa who had been listening without losing focus also nodded repeatedly and immediately opened his mouth.

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

“You already knew about Achilles. “You weren’t letting go at all?”

“Of course. They just held on without announcing it to the outside world and succeeded in securing data screens by hacking them based on the database that remained in the hijacked munitions factory. “In the process we learned that Achilles was deeply involved.”

Does that mean Dyke was also gathering various information for a counterattack?

Even though it has lost its head the power of the company has not yet died as long as the working-level staff are alive.

Although it would be difficult to prevent falling stock prices and strong protests from shareholders they were gathering as much information as possible before electing the next management team.

And it seemed like Panoa had already succeeded in identifying the other person with only the series of information explained by Lennok.

“If as you said some high-ranking members of the city government are deeply involved… I think we can find out who the opponents are. “I even wonder why we haven’t been able to identify him until now.”

Panoa jumped up from his seat and started touching the project placed on the corner of the table without Virgil’s permission.

Faaah!!

In an instant countless photos of people appeared on the wall.

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

An old man with a face full of age spots. He has a gentle smile with a somewhat benevolent expression.

“Madrich Onion. “It is said that Achilles spent a lot of money to place him in an honorary position as the head of the judicial body who held the position of Chief Justice of the Balkan City Government until five years ago.”

Panoa glared at the old man’s photo and slowly opened his mouth.

“If the city government and Achilles are working together then this man is most likely behind this.”

“I remember hearing about Madrich too.”

Virgil who was listening to the story said.

“He is a powerful man who has been living there since before the city was even founded. “It is said that before he was seriously injured in the war he was a powerful military commander who even got into a fight with the chairman.”

“….”

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“you’re right. Because he has been active in the military for a very long time he has many connections in both the city government and corporations and is famous for being rumored to have a tight grip on judicial institutions even after retirement.”

Panoa who was adjusting the projector nodded.

“If a series of operations against our company were related to a new project this man would have to be in a position and position to access and implement it smoothly. And it can even explain why no trace was left.”

Among the judicial institutions headed by Madrich Onion there are also detention facilities that imprison various criminals and wanted criminals.

“He is using his connections to put criminals on leashes and use his hands and feet freely. “If we take out old prisoners whose personal information has been erased and use them there will be no trouble and no trace will be left behind.”

“That’s a very bold guess. “If his tail gets stepped on Madrich himself will be bothered.”

“However this is the only reason why we have not yet received any information even though we have caught the terrorist who attacked the military factory several times.”

Panoa took the projector away lowered his head slightly and then turned his back.

“It would be meaningless to discuss only unfounded speculation here. “We will secure additional evidence to support our guess.”

“It will take some time but is it okay? “I heard that more than half of the production facilities they built in the shade have been destroyed.”

It is a matter of digging into the background of the former Supreme Court Chief Justice. Gathering evidence to support Panoa’s guess and taking action will likely take more time than taking action right now.

“All we have to do is recover the lost factories and rebuild the facilities.”

Panoa who answered like a sword smiled bitterly for a moment.

“But people don’t come back. “Even if it takes some time I want to handle this matter more clearly 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… It would not be impossible to secure a list of those who participated in the Black Consumer Project in the process of tracking this incident.”

After saying that Panoa immediately left Virgil’s office.

“We will contact you again when we have additional information.”

Slam!!

Virgil who was looking at the back of Panoa who disappeared like the wind with an absurd expression burst out laughing.

“He is a strong man. “It’s understandable why he is a powerful figure in an organization called Dyke at that age.”

“It must be a difficult time to care about procedures.”

Lennok answered taking the ashtray and lighting a cigarette.

“Achilles is also known to be a huge company that can rival Dyke in size. “It would have been difficult to remain silent unless the instigator of this incident was identified.”

“Oh are you going to defend her?”

“I have received help in many ways. As you said if you help him when the opportunity arises he will definitely repay you.”

Even during the National Guard incident didn’t Panoa personally come forward and make it convenient for us to track the special forces’ movements?

Panoa’s ability not only to quickly dominate the shadowy weapons industry but also to not forget Lennok’s gratitude in the process was acknowledged to some extent by Lennok.

Even though there was no conflict of interest there was no reason for Lennok not to take Panoa’s side as he was planning to find out the inside story of the project.

“So when can I see the president?”

Lennok asked casually changing the topic.

“I couldn’t say it in front of Panoa but there are rumors that his status has fallen due to the aftermath of the war… This is exactly the same as the rumors I know about your president.”

“You really are unusually quick-witted.”

Virgil responded with a bitter smile.

“You are right. “When Madric was alive I had a confrontation with the president once.”

“….”

“There is no way the Chairman doesn’t remember that old monster so if you contact us using his name he will give you an answer.”

“Hmm you’re so old… if you ask me your president is also-”

“What did you say?”

“It’s nothing.”

Virgil snorted as he looked at Lennok who was slightly turning away from him.

“Instead I will contact the chairman right away under the condition that I help him with one task.”

“A condition?”

“I’m sure the reason you’re coming out so actively isn’t just because of the project. “Aren’t you looking for the Chairman because you have some personal business to attend to?”

“….”

It’s not wrong.

Lennok was planning to meet with Oliveira Ron Maze to inquire about ways to improve his magical eye which was becoming increasingly abnormal.

Although she has been secluded for a long time and her level has fallen somewhat she is still one of the most powerful and superior magical eye holders on this continent.

She thought that there was a high possibility that she who possessed the Seven Treasures’ Magic Eyes would be able to know what was wrong with Lennok’s Magic Eyes.

Virgil looked at Lennok’s face and smiled mysteriously.

“I won’t bother to ask what your business is. However if you want to meet with the chairman as an outside director wouldn’t you need a track record of helping the company? In that sense let’s do something together for the first time in a while.”

“…Listen first and think.”

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

Virgil said with his arms crossed.

“We are adding two more positions to the CEO team and actively recruiting talent for internal board members. “The Yerien you met was also a case where his performance was recognized and he was promoted.”

You said there was an outsider among the newly inaugurated presidents. Was there an order from the president?

“The problem is that during that process the behavior of the third president who was newly appointed through an acquaintance of the chairman was very suspicious.”

“….”

“I need to know if you are already planning to jump into a power struggle or if you have another agenda. In that sense I’d like to lend a hand.”

Only then did Lennoc who realized what Virgil meant chuckled.

“Are you planning to provoke him by making him think of me as a competitor for the CEO position? “It’s a very insidious idea.”

“The third president is from the Eastern Continent so he doesn’t know much about the city. Of course you don’t know who you are. “I need to take this opportunity to look behind the scenes.”

I know why Virgil bothered to ask Lennok this favor.

Lennok was the one who personally executed the traitor Farden McQueen who served as the first president a few years ago.

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

It seemed that Virgil was planning to hold off on making Lennok the new president for a while and instead use him as an executioner to weed out traitors to the cartel.

“good. “It doesn’t matter as long as you don’t procrastinate on the work.”

You must understand that while Lennok is taking advantage of the cartel the other side is also showing interest in Lennok’s power.

It would be better to speak openly and honestly like Virgil.

Of course even Virgil’s attitude may be the result of analyzing his preferences while dealing with Lennok.

“Be sure to talk to the chairman in advance.”

Lennok holding the doorknob of the president’s office turned to Virgil and said.

“I agreed to the conditions as best I could but if Oliveira refuses it will be a headache.”

Virgil smiled bitterly and nodded.

“I’ll do my best.”

* * *

[Madrich Onion?]

Lennoch answered Jenny’s call without any hesitation.

“It seemed like he was very famous among public officials. “It is said that it is very likely that he is the one carrying out the new project.”

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

“Do you know someone?”

[no. But I do know that I have the ability to design a new project that connects Black Consumer.]

Jenny grumbled.

[The problem is that if an old monster like Achilles starts working with a security company like Achilles I can only have ominous thoughts.]

“Couldn’t the new project be part of a control effort to replace the prohibition law?”

[….]

Lennok laughed at Jenny’s reaction of not answering.

“It seems like everyone else including Virgil thinks that way. “It was obvious from the moment I knew that Achilles was deeply involved.”

The only people bound by the prohibition law were those who had agreed on the existence of the law in the sun.

It is not surprising that some people are drawing a picture of creating a new control that encompasses both the dark and the bright and driving the entire city toward one goal.

If we work hard to gather all the lives and assets of this city where tens of millions of people live someone might be able to reach ascension.

Even if he had not yet given up such hope Lennok did not think it was strange at all.

[Honestly I don’t like Virgil getting involved in this matter but…]

“Do you think we can’t trust that vampire?”

[He has solid work ability but he has cold blood like a sub-race. The fact that he asked about this incident may mean that he thinks Dyke has a chance of winning but… no it’s just an assumption so forget it.]

Even in Jenny’s joking words Lennok answered with a cutting edge like a knife.

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

[…is that so?]

“It makes sense to not trust Virgil too much. However in order to meet Oliveira you will have to meet some conditions. “I don’t think we can avoid that.”

[To prepare for such a case we did not hand over half of our distribution business to that subsidiary… but if that’s you there’s nothing we can do.]

Jenny sighed slightly and quickly organized the situation.

[First of all I’ll be organizing information about the new third boss.]

“okay. “Please as quickly as possible.”

Lennok glanced up and looked back at the surrounding scenery passing by quickly.

“I think the situation will be resolved only if I have a fight with that friend.”

Pop.

Lennok hung up the phone and looked out the window at the sunset passing by.

Since Panoa personally wanted to find out information about Madrich Onion it was natural that it would take some time.

In the meantime Lennok was planning to take care of some personal errands that had been delayed due to his schedule.

When I opened the front door breaking through the complex exterior barrier and internal security device something fell and flowed out at my feet.

Clap la la rock!!

A wad of paper with something written all over it.

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

“Whew… I don’t know if this is really a good thing to do.”

[That’s why I told you to use the display.]

Dabi jumped out of Lennok’s arms jumping on a stack of papers and said.

[It was the Master who said that you have to write it down to solve your problem. It’s because the Master of Thunder Spirit likes analog this much. joy.]

Lennok smiled bitterly after hearing the spirit’s complaints.

“I can’t help it. Because barrier art is a field that is not effective unless you draw it with your own hands and study it. “If you draw it on a display it is difficult to properly observe the development process.”

[Do you mean with the hand of a master who scribbles even a single circle crookedly?]

“….”

[I hope you buy it.]

Lennoc who stretched both cheeks of the Thunder Spirit for a long time looked away.

A pile of paper piled up all the way to the entrance shoe cabinet.

What was filling up the space of the mansion without being able to store them all in the lab were traces of Lennok practicing Jindun’s barrier technique.

“Partial expansion of the magnetic field…. It is a power that can definitely be reached if one becomes proficient in Jindun’s barrier technique.”

Lennok’s eyes shined sharply as he lifted the crooked barrier.

“I plan to begin full-scale research for that from now on.”

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