Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 233



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The Regressor’s Notepad 233

Destruction of the World (4)

Late at night.

I visited Lockhard Corporation disguised as someone else.

“… … .”

I looked at the rough man across from me without saying a word.

Squeak squeak-

The guy opened his mouth while chewing gum.

“Yeah. A meeting?”

“Yes, it’s a sample.”

I placed the suitcase full of illegal synthetic magic stones on the table. Click- I opened the case.

The CEO of Lockheed Martin laughed.

“Ha. That’s a lot for a sample?”

“Take it. Use it all, and we can negotiate later.”

“Oh, okay. We won’t accept it.”

The CEO leaned back on the sofa, but the other subordinates swallowed their saliva with greedy faces.

“You can just take it.”

“Hey. If you do this, you’ll be punished by heaven. The whole world is in chaos, so what good will it do if you do business with illegal magic stones?”

This negotiation is a trap.

Whether he gets the magic stone or not, Growl will be taking pictures of this scene with his cannon camera.

“We are loyal to Quantum Mechanic. Do you know who Quantum Mechanic is?”

“I don’t know.”

“… … Are you from another country? I don’t know what line you’re on. But, get out now. If you don’t want your head to break on the street at night.”

The guy was surprisingly loyal.

However, Quantum Mechanics will not trust that loyalty.

Those types of guys are all the same in the first place.

Once you distrust, you will never trust again until you die.

“Yes. I will leave the magic stone behind.”

I got up from my seat.

“No, don’t you have any sense? Take it. I don’t need that piece of trash magic stone.”

The guy waved his hand.

“… … .”

I picked up my suitcase again, turned around, and walked toward the factory exit.

“Hey. Next time you show your face like this, consider that day as a memorial day!”

A loud roar. The snickers of my colleagues.

I left the factory with a quiet smile.

‘Master! What should I do with the photos?’

Just then Growl asked.

‘Report it to the local police. It’s an illegal magic stone trading site.’

‘Local police?

‘Oh. There’s probably collusion. If I report it to the police, they’ll go straight to Quantum.’

A business like this cannot be carried out without the help of local authorities.

Also, information provided by the police is highly reliable, regardless of whether they are corrupt or real police.

‘yes!’

Quantum Mechanic, who received information from the police, will definitely punish Lockhard.

You can bet on it.

* * *

The very next day.

I received a report from Growl that ‘Rockhard has been reduced to rubble.’

I was surprised because it was much faster than I expected, but I went back there again.

“… … It’s true.”

Only traces of the small business called Lockhard remained.

Is this the place from last night? The entire factory was pretty much obliterated, like it was baked in an oven.

“I think it was quantum mechanics.”

The actions are quick and the methods are brutal.

He seems to be quite a smart guy. He may know the underworld, but this is his first time meeting the shady guys on the surface.

─Master!

A bright voice came from below. It was Growl. It had been a long time since he had been in the main body.

“What happened?”

─As the master instructed, I had my friends scatter traces of magic stones all over the factory.

Synthetic magic stone made by Growl. I ordered the scraps to be poured into the factory, and the stray cats dutifully complied.

─The photos of the magic stone transaction were also leaked to the local police. As you said, there was collusion with the police! It was leaked straight to Quantum Mechanic!

For reference, almost all synthetic magic stones are treated as illegal under continental law.

Not only is the production environment itself dangerous, but the synthesis process is inhumane and the quality of the magic stone is also unsafe.

If natural magic stones are easily seen as humans, then synthetic magic stones can be seen as monsters.

─This happened in 6 hours~ Quantum mechanics rushed in and took care of everything~

“… … Quantum, no. That Jesco guy?”

─Jesko. AKA Quantum Mechanic. He is a synthetic stone craftsman and has quite a few factories. The scale is huge! The annual sales are enormous! There are so many lines in the back alleys that I don’t think they care about a small business. I’ll send you the report by email right now!

Tiring─

I opened my smartphone.

“You’re bigger than I thought…?”

Sure, the numbers are pretty good.

I thought they were just kids compared to the underworld.

If Jesco, which can’t even fit into the named axis, is like this, then it’s definitely an industry that even Jia would have a hard time with.

“what.”

I took a few pictures with my phone. I was going to report them to Gia.

“The mission has been accomplished for now.”

“I see.”

A sudden voice.

It was Akane. Growl flinched in surprise and hid behind my ankle, and she handed me a note.

“… … This is?”

“A week later. This is the meeting place.”

I got it.

I could just pass it on to Jade, but it’ll take a week.

“Quite a few people will die in a week.”

“It was the best.”

Akane crossed her arms. She stared intently at my face as she spoke.

“I wonder who will go there. Are you confident?”

“yes.”

There’s no way I wouldn’t be confident.

Anyone who, like me, has ever witnessed a human named Jade before the regression, even once.

“I guess I should go see it.”

Akane snickered. I looked into her eyes. I knew she was a ‘doll’.

“It’s better not to watch. If you get involved, Akane-san will be in danger too.”

“Are you stupid? You can just send the doll anyway.”

Akane grumbled as if it was no big deal, but I shook my head.

“That doll is also a part of Akane.”

“… … .”

The tip of her nose twitched slightly.

The doll is not infinite, because the doll is also her consciousness after all.

Therefore, the death of the doll signifies the consumption of the spirit.

“It’s too expensive a price to pay for curiosity.”

If you think of death as nothing, you will lose yourself.

“Don’t walk into the darkness.”

Humans fundamentally value themselves the most. They should. It is a natural survival instinct.

“Resist the darkness.”

Akane is someone whose fate is to become a phenomenon. She is a superhuman born with talents that humans cannot contain.

“Shouting. Angry.”

But if you don’t give up being human, if you don’t lose what’s most important, if you struggle like that.

Akane will definitely be able to remain human.

“… … .”

She twisted her lips.

“Jude Bellot called. Let’s see what happens. I hope your confidence is justified.”

Growl and I watched her back as she turned around for quite a while.

─Wow… …You’re so cool.

Growl said with admiration.

I wonder if he still has some memories from his past life. I grabbed the guy by the back of his neck and placed him on my shoulder.

“let’s go.”

─Yes!

* * *

Libra Sky Garden.

Zia read Zion Ascal’s report.

[Rockhard Corporation Report]

The news itself was delivered in advance. Lockhard disappeared overnight like a mirage. The leadership was assassinated, and the factory was burned to the ground.

However, since she didn’t know the details, Jia was secretly anxious.

Such radical destruction will certainly have adverse effects.

“……ah.”

Today, Zion’s report has put my worries to rest.

Lockhard was largely self-destructive. It lost contact with its backing ship. No, its backing ship came forward and destroyed Lockhard.

The report detailed the details of the ‘slander’.

He pretended to be another trader and leaked illegal synthetic magic stones to Lockhard, then went to Lockhard himself and pretended to trade, took pictures, and reported it to the police, so that it naturally reached Jesco’s ears.

Discord that is caused by the cruel, question-and-answer-less nature of shady organizations.

“… … .”

Jia revised her assessment once again.

Zion Askar is a sword much sharper than anyone expected. It can transform itself depending on the time and need… … .

─Above all, the information and execution capabilities are unexpected.

Someone spoke on the laptop video conference. It was Jin, one of Jia’s confidants.

─Uncovering Jesco, the mastermind behind Lockhard, obtaining their magic stone, and devising an exquisite plan. He does things on his own that should have been done as a team.

“… … Okay. I guess we can start now.”

The area where Lockhard disappeared will now be taken over by Zia’s Lithium Corporation.

─Yes. Then I will also prepare my troops.

The mission of Jin, the head of the Libra Station Human Resources Team, is to find suitable troops, that is, combat personnel. Even if you establish a company, you need to have someone to protect it.

“huh.”

At that moment, the office door opened. Jia quickly ended the video conference.

“Who… … Ah.”

He opened his eyes wide, pretending to be surprised.

Jedrick, Zia’s older brother and Libra’s eldest son.

He walked over and sat down on the sofa.

“Brother… … You came up to the garden… … .”

“Zia. I heard you took Sonya in.”

“… … .”

Jia’s mouth was frozen for a moment. Could it be that she had come here to blame Sonya for hiring her? I doubt that would happen.

Jedrick frowned and asked back.

“Isn’t it?”

“Yes… … but friend… … .”

“It’s okay. If it’s what you’ve earned, it’s not bad. At least you’ll be living a noble life. Just make sure you don’t harm me.”

Of course, Jedrick also knows that Sonya did nothing wrong. He is not a shameless person who would continue to harass a subordinate who was kicked out due to a misunderstanding.

“More than that, you’ve got a pretty good guy.”

“… … Ah. By any chance Zion… … .”

“Yeah. Are you going to be my balancer?”

“To become a balancer… … I need permission from my brothers… … .”

Jedrick smirked. There’s no reason not to give permission – that kind of expression.

“There’s no reason not to give permission.”

That was indeed the case.

Zion is well-received by all of its direct descendants.

“But, are you sure that guy is yours?”

Jedrick narrowed his eyes sharply again.

Does your brother also desire him?

She would have been worried in the past, but now she has made up her mind.

I had to be greedy.

“… … Yes. He’s mine.”

“… … .”

Jedrick was silent for a moment. Then he looked at himself and smirked.

“Be careful not to let it be taken away. Hold it in your hand until I am confirmed as the successor.”

After all, yours will all become your successor’s.

Jedrick left after saying those words.

* * *

Elise completed the barrier manuscript with Raye.

“… …Ellie. Will this work?”

“I don’t know yet.”

There is no help from other magicians. As Gen Petra said, there are many practical reasons, but above all, this barrier cannot be built by anyone other than Elise.

“Is it the imperfections that attract you like a magnet, Ellie?”

“huh.”

It is a barrier that utilizes her spectrum, “magnetism.” By increasing the waves to the extreme, it strongly slows down the progress of the killing that operates within the barrier.

“… … You can’t fail. You have to do it in one go. The day is short.”

The only problem is time. If the barrier is built wrong, tens of thousands of patients in Petra Hospital will die.

“If only someone could help me review the blueprints… … .”

Elise bit her lip.

“Ellie.”

Suddenly, Raye placed her hand on Elise’s shoulder with a serious tone.

“You know, maybe I should ask him?”

That guy.

Who is that person?

“Who is that person?”

Raye quickly picked up her smartphone. Then, she started mumbling something and showed some contact information.

[I will do it for you]

“… … This guy.”

I will do it for you.

“What?”

Elise glared at her as if to say, “Are you kidding me?” but then blinked and thought.

I will do it for you.

A wonderful person who helped me a lot during my college board exams and even gave me psychological therapy.

I don’t know how much magic he has, but… …

It’s better than not trying at all.

“Let me ask you a favor, Ellie.”

Raye’s voice is more serious than ever.

Elise also nodded.

* * *

I found Jade’s capital mansion. The ominous aura flowing out from the outside was ominous, but it was bearable.

“… …I came to find Jade Ball.”

There were three pointless security guards at the front door. They were making a phone call somewhere.

“… … Yes. Okay.”

No, if you think about it, it’s not a meaningless bodyguard.

If a stranger came looking for Jade in this situation, it wouldn’t be easy to save her life.

He is a bodyguard who protects the lives of guests.

“Please come in.”

“yes.”

I went inside. Step by step, the heaviness that grew as I climbed the stairs became burdensome.

The weight of the best in the world is this overwhelming… … .

I reached Jade’s office and knocked on the antique-style door.

dripping-

─Come in.

A voice that asked for life. I opened the door. Jade was standing in the middle of the office. Her expression was calm, but her clothes were slightly disheveled.

Surprisingly, it looks like they have practiced or trained in preparation for battle.

“Did you find the location?”

“yes.”

“… … I found it.”

Jade took a step forward. In that moment, the distance between us became shorter.

───!

Even with that light step, the wind blew like a blade and shattered the glass. There was a slight wound on the tip of my nose.

“……yes.”

The atmospheric pressure is incredibly huge.

Jade looked at me and the corners of her mouth twisted.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, that’s true. But… … there’s a set ‘time’ for the appointment.”

“What time is the appointment?”

“yes.”

I handed Akane the note I had received.

“Jude Bellot. The place and time recommended by the one who calls himself the Destroyer of the World.”

“… … .”

Jade scanned the sentence with droopy eyes.

A week later. The mansion in the basement.

“A week. Until then-”

“Iselin will be fine. We are currently drawing up a barrier at Petra Hospital to slow down the progress of the murder.”

“… … .”

Jade’s expression hardened, but soon she broke into a broad smile.

“… … I’ll go first and wait.”

──Immediately afterwards.

It felt like the entire mansion was exploding.

Kwaaaa …

The supersonic speed caused a deafening roar, and the shockwaves generated from within collapsed the ceiling and floor. The upper levels of the mansion collapsed into a mass of rubble.

“ah…….”

I was sore from being caught up in that simple rush.

“I’m dying from pain.”