Became the Escort Knight That the Princesses Were Obsessed With - Chapter 339



339. Queen’s Guard 1

After being assigned to Rosanna’s escort.

I handed Allen the new route we had created with Miya.

“A new route?”

The American brow furrowing with a characteristic tilt of his head.

He wasn’t really angry, so there was no need to tense up.

But, the petite, cat-like woman standing beside me was nervously handing over the documents with trembling hands.

“Yes, Chief. Of course, the route the headquarters painstakingly developed is perfect, but just in case…”

Still, being a bit of a brain, her English pronunciation was quite good.

Except, perhaps, for the slightly excessive trembling.

“On the way here today, I spotted a suspicious figure believed to be affiliated with the Russian mercenary group, Tyr.”

“Pffft…!”

I pronounced it in very blatant Konglish.

Miya almost burst into laughter, her tension seemingly melting away just from hearing it.

But.

More than my stiff pronunciation, Allen focused more on the word “Tyr.”

He didn’t smile at all, accepting the documents with a serious gaze.

“Did you just say Tyr?”

“Yes, I’d think someone of your level, Team Lead Allen, would know.”

Miya’s laughter soon completely vanished in the suddenly chilled air.

As if sensing from me…

…an aura unbelievable for a newbie.

“The basis?”

“Caucasian male, scorpion tattoo on his neck. His index finger is riddled with scars.”

A lot of scars on the index finger.

That meant he’d pulled the trigger often.

And not just a handgun, but a multitude of firearms.

“If they came to Korea targeting the CEO, the existing highway route could definitely be dangerous.”

“If they’ve been tailing us since the Plaza Hotel, we need to lose them at a highway interchange.”

It’s the textbook method for shaking off trackers.

If they try to pursue while even breaking through the guardrails, the escort vehicles can physically block them.

“You… Is AR Korea your first job?”

Allen eyed me with suspicion, knowing I possessed all the know-how a newbie shouldn’t.

So, without a flicker in my gaze, I answered matter-of-factly,

“Yes, that’s right. But before aiming for a job, I wanted to be a mercenary. So I did a lot of research.”

Of course, it was a lie.

But as a newbie, that was the only plausible excuse I had at the moment.

“I see…. Okay, then. I’ll have to recheck the backup routes.”

Allen, the head of the main office, thanked me and checked the documents.

That moment.

He seemed impressed with the details of the route Miya had planned, his lips slightly parted.

Even Allen, even I, knew that Miya’s route planning skills were impressive.

“Did you put this together as well?”

“No, it was planned by Deputy Seo Miya.”

I immediately praised my matchmaker, whose black eyes were wide.

“Deputy Seo Miya is an ace on our strategy team. She doesn’t take any detail of the escort lightly.”

“Indeed… well, I was a bit skeptical about the physical side, but seeing this level of detail, it makes sense.”

He continued to nod, turning the pages of the document.

Meanwhile, Miya just swayed back and forth, following my strokes of praise.

“What the hell am I doing in front of the head of the main office…”

“Get a grip, I’m just trying to get you a good opportunity.”

I whispered secretly to Miya.

The senior could understand the meaning of my words, soon through the questions Allen was firing.

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“Hey, how much time difference is there between this route and the existing highway?”

“Ah, if you go by this national road, it’s only a 10-minute difference from the highway. Plus, there are fewer buildings, so even if infiltrators are present, you’ll notice them quickly.”

Miya soon found herself eagerly explaining the route she had established to the head of the headquarters.

She was, in effect, showing off her capabilities to the old-timer.

“I see. It’s true that the local team knows these things well.”

“Since you’ve accepted me, I’d like to ask, what do you think about adding Deputy Seo Miya as a ride-along?”

I subtly suggested to Allen.

However, Miya immediately shook her head, saying it was impossible.

“Hey, you barely got in, how can I squeeze in too?”

The senior, my direct superior, pursed her red lips, saying it was a difficult situation.

However, unlike her, I maintained a very calm expression.

Because…

The unspoken rules had been broken ever since I was replaced by Ruper.

Besides, the opposition is none other than a Russian mercenary group.

“If there’s a real suspicion that Tir is targeting the CEO, then the story changes.”

Rosanna has never been one to travel with a large entourage.

Just looking at the people who came today, it’s only two security vehicles.

And just three direct bodyguards.

The reason she travels with such a reduced team can be somewhat understood by looking at her life history.

Divorce from the Chairman.

A strained relationship with CEO Lea as well.

She’d had a deep-seated hatred of people since way back, only choosing subordinates based on performance, never giving an ounce of affection.

Who would someone who’d even separated from the husband she should’ve trusted form a connection with?

Plus, the fact that South Korea has an image of being safer than Europe and the US probably played a part too.

“I’ll talk to Director Valderian first. Bae Il, you wait in front of the Plaza Hotel in Seoul tomorrow…”

Allen’s gaze then shifted to Miya.

He seemed to roughly acknowledge my immediate superior’s abilities, adding in a serious tone,

“Here, Assistant Manager Seo Miya will have a phone interview with the director, then we’ll decide her course.”

“T-thank you! Director!”

Miya repeatedly bowed her waist at the great opportunity that had come her way.

It was the first time I’d seen my senior be so flexible.

“Allen, let’s go back now.”

Rosanna, who had received a work call and come back.

She looked down at us from a distance, our conversation concluded.

Soon the headquarters director followed her with rapid steps out of the gymnasium.

The CEO of AR Infrastructure stared at me silently, before turning her body indifferently.

When she turned, her brilliant platinum blonde hair danced beautifully.

“I’ll see you tomorrow too.”

It was a soft and rapid English pronunciation.

As if in response, I answered in English too.

“See you tomorrow.”

Miya, her tension easing, pressed her lips together again at my awkward English pronunciation.

Then, only after the bigwigs had completely disappeared, she let out a huge sigh.

“Hoooaaah… Seems like today was a real long one.”

She smoothed down her crooked tie, which had been riding up her chest.

After that, regaining her composure, she took a deep breath, then glanced up at me.

“By the way, why did you suggest I go in there too?”

“Just, it would be a shame if the route you worked so hard on didn’t get used, sunbae.”

Miya was going to become a key talent in the strategy room.

Just seeing how she got scouted away in my past life, it’s clear she’s exceptional.

“We’re on the same team, after all.”

So, you need to stay with me.

Even for my cozy, secure life here, we need to put in some effort together.

“Honestly… who asked you to worry about me? A newbie, acting all…”

“Your lip is twitching.”

Miya quickly walked ahead of me.

Then, she pulled out her phone and reported the day’s events to Director Balderian.

Meanwhile, I left the gym first and walked around the grand Pyeongtaek factory complex.

‘This life, my first mission, I guess.’

“――――――”

Valderian, the head of security for AR Korea, finished listening to the reports.

He closed his phone, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

“Hoo…”

Rozanna, the representative of AR Plaza.

Even when serving the chairman, she was an untouchable force.

And yet, his own rookie was participating in her direct security detail…!!

What’s more, his subordinate’s security route was even *adopted*, a real feat.

“Looks like a lucky break walked in this time.”

Valderian, wearing an almost paternal smile, pushed himself up from his office chair.

He stretched his massive shoulders, looking out at the view from the security office.

South Korea.

A peculiar country with strict gun control and CCTV covering every corner of the city.

The fact that a Russian mercenary group was discovered here was an anomaly.

And to think it happened right around the time Rozanna came to Korea, what a coincidence…

“Still, it’s definitely fishy.”

Valderian was planning to call Allen and request support, not just for Miya, but for local AR Korea backup too.

“Can’t hurt to be prepared.”

With that thought, he reached for his phone again…

But the ringtone that blared, announcing an incoming call, made the chief’s eyes snap open first.

The caller ID was out of the blue – Irina, CEO of AR Construction.

“The construction CEO…?”

She was a sweet girl I’d looked after back in the day, when I served the Chairman.

And she’d grown up splendidly, becoming the CEO of a subsidiary.

We were practically like uncle and niece, but she must have been swamped with work lately.

So, to hear from her with a casual call…

Balderian, pleased, pressed the call button.

“Yes, CEO. What brings you to call?”

“Ah, Director Balderian.”

Irina’s clear voice came through the screen.

“It’s just that, I was wondering if everything’s okay at the Strategic Planning Office.”

“Haha… well, we’re alright, more or less.”

The head of security thought her heart was truly kind.

He answered with a proud feeling, like he was watching his daughter.

“Ah, is that so? I was thinking of visiting to offer some encouragement tomorrow, and all the staff would be in the office, ‘right’?”

“No. A few of the staff will be out.”

“Huh…?”

The Strategic Planning Office didn’t usually do fieldwork.

At most, maybe one person would be away at a time.

“How many will be out, exactly?”

“Ah, so that’s two people, including our new hire and Assistant Manager Seo Miya, who will be absent.”

Was it the mention of *two* missing that caused it?

A long silence stretched across the screen.

“Ah, I see…”

“I’ll be in the office. Shall I prepare some tea?”

“No, it’s alright. I’ll come next time, when ‘everyone’ is around.”

The call ended abruptly.

And then, Valderian was impressed by Irina’s kind heart, always looking out for all the employees.

“Truly, the Chairman raised his children so well…”

The Head of Security chuckled and closed his phone.

But, he was soon forced to pull it back out of his pocket again.

“This time it’s the CEO of AR Fashion…? Yes, I’m on the line.”

He tilted his head, perplexed by the sudden flood of calls from such big shots.

“Director Valderian, I have a favor to ask.”

“Please speak freely, CEO Lydia.”

The sharp, youthful voice of a woman barely twenty years old.

The Head of Security engaged in the conversation with a gentle voice.

“You know about the Seoul International Fashion Show coming up, right?”

“I do. But I heard security for that is being handled by AR Group’s main security team?”

Lydia’s voice paused for a moment.

Then, a small cough came, and she spoke again.

“It seems we’re a little… short-handed. I’d like some support from the strategy team.”

“Understood. How many people would be enough?”

The director pulled out his notebook, ready to take notes.

“One is enough. It’s not that difficult, so preferably a ‘newbie’.”

“Alright… a newbie from that batch… But wouldn’t it be better to send someone from a direct team, in that case?”

Valderian nodded slowly, starting to write.

“You know I trust you most, right? That’s why I didn’t even ask anyone else.”

“Haha… Yes, I will carry it out.”

With business concluded, Lydia hung up immediately.

As expected, the younger the CEO, the shorter and clearer they are.

“Still, she trusts me most, I see.”

Even the notoriously demanding youngest CEO believed in him.

“Looks like I haven’t lived my life in vain.”

The middle-aged man’s dad-like smile grew even wider.

But the luck that had come to him didn’t end there.

The last call that came was from none other than…

“Le, CEO Lea…?”

She was known to be no less difficult than Lydia, the CEO of AR Financial.

“Yes, this is the security chief, speaking.”

“Director Valderian. It’s Leah.”

A chilling voice.

It was the spitting image of the AR Plaza CEO’s icy demeanor.

“We need security personnel for a long-distance business trip, could you draw up a route plan?”

“Ah, of course. Though, I believe I already sent that over a month ago?”

There was a familiar silence on the other end of the phone for a moment.

“The route didn’t quite sit well with me. I’d like it revised.”

“Understood. If you send over the details, I’ll make the corrections right away.”

“And… I’d like security personnel dispatched as well.”

For a split second, Valderian felt Leah’s voice strangely turn warm.

He blinked, taken aback by the sweet request from the young woman in her early twenties.

“If you’re too busy, you can choose from the ‘lower’ ranks.”

A neat justification: that it would be safer if he personally guided them through the route he created.

And so, Valderian happily accepted the order.

“Of course, don’t worry!! I’ll take care of everything perfectly.”

Three CEOs had come to him.

He wondered if coming to Korea was the best decision he ever made, and a tingle shot through his nose.

“Indeed, Korea, a good country….”

The giant of a man gazed out the window at the Seoul scenery.

He rubbed the tingling tip of his nose as he looked out at the majestic Gwanghwamun Gate.