Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 321



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The Regressor’s Notepad 321

Usurpation (7)

Gedler raided Belmore’s office. It was a surprise attack that mobilized all the “spectrums” of the Chasers involved in the operation, but something unexpected happened.

The target, Belmore, was not in his office.

Gedler quickly put Plan B into action. He ordered some of the Chasers to go to Belmore’s mansion, and released some into Belmore’s area of ​​operation.

“… … Director. There is no Bellmore.”

But Belmore was nowhere to be found.

Suddenly disappeared.

It disappeared as if it had evaporated.

The guy who was locked in his office just yesterday. The guy who absolutely cannot leave his desk, even for the Teia Isil operation… …

Like this all of a sudden?

“Did you notice?”

The director’s office, the secretary asked. Gedler put his hands, which were shaking like he was suffering from hydrocephalus, in his pockets.

“… … That can’t be true.”

It was an operation that even involved a pact. Internal control was also tight, and a line that would never be discovered was used.

So, there was no way it would have been discovered.

“That can’t be… … .”

Gedler repeated his words blankly and then lowered his head.

If you didn’t notice, where did he go?

If you noticed, how on earth did you know?

Was there a traitor? Or did his spy network already take control of the entire intelligence agency?

Either way, Gedler’s mind was complicated.

He was already in a state of panic.

More than the failure of the operation, he was worried about the fact that he was being played into the palm of Belmore’s hand.

“… … Director. What do we do now?”

He knew everything and yet he waited until he was ready to deploy his operation. It was a humiliation, a trick.

But Gedler was more curious than angry.

Belmore, where the hell is that guy now and what is he doing──

… … .

“Why is our honey so cute~?”

A magical space just for two. On the sandy beach that forms the coastline, Belmore is caressing her lover’s cheek and flirting.

“Hey~ Don’t feel bad~”

“But why is your face smiling~?

“Hehe. That’s because it’s good.”

Belmore felt ecstatic as she hugged her smiling lover against her chest.

There was no heaven.

He had thought that heaven was a ‘space’, but in fact, heaven was a ‘situation’. Today was the proof. Every moment was heaven to Belmore.

“Whoa… … Good, good.”

What a good fortune.

Not only this guy in my arms, but also my life where I get paid for not doing any work.

My life where I can feel happiness at a resort.

It’s the work-life balance I want to enjoy for the rest of my life.

This is right for me.

I don’t care about being a director or politics or anything, I just want to live my whole life trying to maintain my position as team leader and asking for favors from my subordinates.

“… … Brother. How long can you stay here?”

Suddenly, her lover asked. Belmore looked into her big eyes and thought.

“well…….”

To be honest, I feel guilty. Because of the Teia gun, the other Chasers must be working their butts off.

“I’ll be there for your baby until his next schedule.”

Well, I guess this is okay.

Because Zion Ascal is a quick-witted guy. He’s a quick-witted guy.

If something urgent comes up, he’ll come find you.

“Really~ wow!”

She smiled happily and hugged herself.

At that time, Belmore thought about marriage for the first time since Riley.

* * *

The Gedler Rebellion has entered a lull. It was triggered without my knowledge, and died down without my knowledge.

If Belmore had died it would have been a crisis, but thanks to his natural good fortune we have a definite justification.

Gedler was now going to crumble from within.

Someone is bound to betray, so just sit back and wait.

“… … Hmm. I see. Vito said that.”

This is Akane’s [Muakan].

I told Akane and Soliet about Vito’s story, and Akane nodded as if she finally understood.

“That makes sense. If you manipulate the soul and instill in it an idea, making it think it’s a homunculus, then it’s a homunculus too… … .”

Soliet’s complexion darkened.

“… … That is an unforgivable sin. He is a human being just like us… … Simply out of greed.”

Akane sat up.

“Then. Is Jia that kind of person too? A soul that was manipulated?”

That could be the case.

Jia may be a person who has had ‘ambition’ planted in her.

“… … I don’t know. I’m not sure.”

But for now, and for me, I will just serve Zia as Vito said.

Whether it’s Shaylock or another giant that exists deeper inside, in order to reach them, Zia must be made to stand tall.

“I will give everything to Gia.”

That’s why I prepared the documents.

The second button of usurpation.

Now Jedrick would transfer the ‘commercial district’ to Zia.

However, you don’t have to take over all of Jedrick’s businesses. If you just take two or three more, you can take over all of Jedrick’s businesses.

This is because most of the companies owned by Jedrick have unstable governance structures.

Actually, it is correct to say that it is ‘optimized’.

His greed and frugality are the culprits, as he tries to build the largest empire possible with the least amount of money.

“You’ll find out the rest later.”

As a result, the ruling structure is greatly shaken by simply removing a few of the foundation stones at the bottom.

Jedrick will be imprisoned for another year, during which time he will unknowingly be reduced to a emaciated, penniless man.

Plus… … .

“Solid.”

“yes.”

“Can you help me?”

Vito still doesn’t know what I’m moving for.

My greatest weapon is that no one knows that I am a ‘regressor’.

“Of course.”

Soliet nodded resolutely at me.

“In reality, you’re not helping Zion, you’re helping me.”

“Okay. Then… … .”

I handed her the file I had organized in advance.

“Study it. It’s the balancer file.”

Libra’s balancer.

To be exact, we will reduce the number of guys who serve Sheilok one by one. As ‘Candy’ and ‘Jelly’.

“Yes. I know that if you keep giving in, you’ll lose everything… …but.”

Solliet, who had received the file, looked into my eyes.

“Zion’s Absolute Sword. Please teach me that too, quickly. Only then will I be able to defeat the Balancer.”

* * *

Meanwhile, Teia Isil, imprisoned in the detention center, is lost in thought. Her crimes are the murder of the Holy Knight Atan and treason.

The latter is an obvious accusation, but the former is an unavoidable fact.

“Tsk… … .”

Maybe I knew it would turn out like this someday.

Own fault──

No, the Master’s corruption was destined to catch up with him like this.

Teia was extremely resentful.

Why are you so afraid of death that you have become a monster? Why did you, who were always kind, gentle, and respectful, try to postpone death?

But Teia cannot reveal his shame to the world. She cannot contaminate the one who saved her and raised her… … .

Meanwhile, Teia Isil, imprisoned in the detention center, is lost in thought. Her crimes are the murder of the Holy Knight Atan and treason.

The latter is an obvious accusation, but the former is an unavoidable fact.

“Tsk… … .”

Maybe I knew it would turn out like this someday.

Own fault──

No, the Master’s corruption was destined to catch up with him like this.

Teia was extremely resentful.

Why are you so afraid of death that you have become a monster? Why did you, who were always kind, gentle, and respectful, try to postpone death?

But Teia cannot reveal his shame to the world. She cannot contaminate the one who saved her and raised her… … .

──Ttukbuk

Suddenly, footsteps rang out. Teia looked there. Her eyebrows furrowed.

Zion Ascal.

A guy who tries to use not only his master Atan, but even his daughter Emilia.

“Are you okay?”

The bastard asked hatefully.

“… … .”

Teia was silent.

To show anger, to express hatred, even to show contempt, is a waste for someone who turns human death into a weapon.

“… … Miss Teia.”

Still, the guy continued to speak stubbornly.

“When I look at you, something strange comes to mind.”

Teia raised her eyes slantedly.

“I think I had an old friend… who resembled you.”

There are memories that Zion cannot know, and because they are unknown, they become obsessed with.

A memory that didn’t exist before the regression. But a memory that suddenly appeared. It comes to mind every time he sees Teia, and it stabs deep into his heart.

“… … .”

Teia, of course, knows the reason. It’s a layer of unconsciousness that arose from an accident several years ago.

Can I use it?

Teia opened her mouth softly.

“’Tay’.”

His expression twitched.

“As expected, you know.”

Teia snickered – the corners of her mouth twisted.

But I have no intention of telling him the truth. It’s a natural grudge. He’s the one who’s trying to kill me by abusing his teacher.

“Libra killed countless people. She even bleached their souls. Do you still serve them knowing that?”

Zion raised his eyebrows.

“yes.”

Because it was such an obvious answer, a hollow laugh escaped Teia’s lips.

Zion asked in a self-righteous tone.

“But it seems like you haven’t confessed yet.”

“… …Because I have nothing to confess.”

“You will have to confess.”

Teia accepted his warning calmly.

“I guess you want to get the death penalty.”

Zion didn’t answer. He just smiled.

“… … Well, that’s all for now. I’m busy today, so I don’t have much to say, but I’ll come often.”

“There’s no need for that, so just get out.”

“See you next time.”

Sion Ascal bowed and left. Teia glared at his back.

Thud──.

The prison doors were closed.

A deep sigh settled through Teia’s teeth.

“… … Atan.”

Athan, the holy knight.

His old teacher.

“I really resent you… … .”

* * *

Bellmore finished his two-week vacation. He came out of the magic space satisfied and the first thing he did was check his phone. There were a lot of messages, but fortunately, nothing seemed to be going on.

“phew…….”

“Bye, oppa! See you next time!”

“Oh. Okay. Bye!”

He waved to his lover as he got into the limousine he had called himself. Bellmore grinned and got into the rental car.

The reason I rent a car is because the paparazzi are so aggressive these days. I don’t want to get caught, right? It’s definitely not because I don’t have enough money.

Anyway, on the way back to the information bureau.

Tiring ringing──

Someone called. It was Bonnie Gedler.

“hello.”

─… … .

Gedler had no answer.

“Director, what’s going on?”

Belmore asked as usual. As plainly as usual.

Then, a hollow laugh flowed from the other side.

─… … What’s going on, Ra.

“Yes. What’s going on?”

─… … .

I suddenly called him and asked what was going on, but he didn’t say anything.

Why is this guy acting like this all of a sudden? Is this some kind of new type of antagonism or something?

─… … Yeah, that’s true.

A sighing voice flowed in. Belmore felt uneasy for no reason.

While listening to the refreshing and lively voice of his lover, why did this old man suddenly act like a dying monkey?

─I guess it’s right for you to ask that.

… … Now, Gedler thinks like this.

Belmore pretends not to know, perhaps to try to persuade.

Since nothing happened, I’ll leave it up to you to decide what to do next.

“… …Why are you asking that?”

Of course, this was a story that Belmore himself did not know.

─Belmore.

Gedler finally made up his mind and called Belmore’s name.

“Yes. Go ahead.”

─I’ll do whatever you want.”

What the heck is this?

Bellmore frowned and tilted his head.

“What… …what do I want? Tell me clearly. What’s wrong?”

─… … .

Gedler has no answer again.

He would say strange things here and there, and then suddenly become silent for a long time.

Belmore sighed, gripping the steering wheel.

“ha.”

Did he hear that sound? Gedler let out a similar sigh.

“Oh, that’s not it-”

Just as Belmore was about to hurriedly make an excuse, lest his intentions be misunderstood.

─Okay, I see.

I understand.

After that, Gedler continued in a soft, low tone.

─You are a perfect fit to be my successor.

“……successor?”

Belmore asked blankly. He felt as if he had heard something he shouldn’t have heard.

─Yes, Director. That’s right.

Director.

… … Director?

“No, wait a minute. What is that-”

─I intend to leave and hand over my position to you.

BAM──!

Gedler’s words were stamped on my brain like a seal.

“… … .”

Belmore blinked stupidly.

For him, who had just finished a pleasant vacation, this was a situation he could neither understand nor understand. Did he eat something wrong?

Or… … have I gone crazy?

“No, it’s okay. You don’t have to do that.”

Bellmore said, hahaha – with a bitter laugh, wiping away the cold sweat.

“Let’s meet up and talk. Let’s meet up and talk, Director.”

─… … .

Then Gedler made a sound that seemed to catch his breath.

In the current situation, from Gedler’s perspective, the idea of ​​meeting and talking was similar to an ultimatum.

“Please wait. You cannot go first. Please wait where you are.

─… … .

Belmore’s clear threat that if he left, he would have a hard time saving his life, at least that’s what it felt like to Gedler.

─Okay… …

Gedler hung up the phone quietly, and Belmore stepped on the accelerator in a hurry.

He just blurted out the thoughts that were filling his head.

“Hey, what the f*ck! What the f*ck are you talking about… …!”