NIS Agents Tearing Up the Japanese Empire - Chapter 87



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There are few in Tokyo (4)

Naturally, the police chief did not pay attention to Miwa’s report.

From the beginning, he was a person who had no interest in anything except the ghost of Gyeongseong.

That’s why he said such crazy things as investigating the Joseon aristocracy rather than investigating the high-ranking officials of the Government-General.

‘That’s crazy.’

But the reason the police chief left him alone was because he was currently the most capable person within the police department.

Most of the guys more capable than Miwa and Kyungshi were in the lower class or in Japan.

He was the only one willing to confront the great terrorist known as the Ghost of Gyeongseong head-on.

That’s why the police chief couldn’t kick Miwa out.

Miwa also knew this fact well, so every morning she placed a report on top of the police chief’s desk stating that the terrorist organization in Gyeongseong had been completely destroyed.

“Is it the detective chief again?”

“Yes, he came this morning.”

“Stubbornly… … .”

Of course, the police chief wasn’t the type to let that slide.

If he lets this pass because of Miwa’s pressure, even if things work out well, his reputation will drop incredibly and his position will become difficult.

That’s why the Chief of Police had no intention of moving according to Miwa’s plan.

“Take all of this to the incinerator and burn it!”

“Uh… … . Everything?”

“Yes, all of them!”

“yes.”

Because of this, only the secretary to the chief of police was left to do the annoying work, and only useless work piled up every day.

Like that, one day, two days, three days, a week, two weeks… … .

Even though quite some time had passed, the subtle battle of wits between the two showed no signs of ending.

“I… … . This… … .”

“Is it Miwa again?”

“yes…….”

“There’s nothing to see. Just burn it.”

“yes…….”

In the end, only the people caught in between were tired.

As such, as the daily fights between field workers and decision makers at the police department escalated to the point where work was being disrupted, Governor-General Saito eventually became unable to sit by and watch.

“Um… … So I’m trying to mediate between those two.”

“I see. But why me… … ?”

But in the meantime, I… … no, Kuroda Kyuichi of the Chosun Ilbo was called out.

Now that I had finished my new employee training and was contemplating what to do for these people who had just escaped industrial waste and were now living on the edge of humanity, I received a call from the Governor.

“You’re a good talker, and I’ve heard a lot about you, and it seems like you have a firm grip on the Chosun Ilbo because of the contest and all. If they write a few good articles for you and save face, wouldn’t they come to an agreement?”

“Oh, yes… … I see.”

Governor-General Saito’s words were as follows:

It would seem a bit oppressive and unpleasant for the governor to step in and mediate between the two, so I suggested that he step in and try to oil the fire between the two.

His argument was that in Japanese culture, where face and appearance are highly valued, it would be unpleasant for a superior to immediately intervene when a fight breaks out between subordinates.

“It is a well-known fact, even to the three-year-old children in Gyeongseong, that you and I are on good terms. Wouldn’t it be better if you mediate between these two?”

“I guess so.”

Governor-General Saito seemed to want to mediate the matter quickly without losing face.

I also wanted to grab the slightly sullen police chief for a moment.

“Don’t let my case be disappointing.”

“Oh my… … . How could I possibly expect money from you, Your Majesty, and do such a thing? It’s all done out of loyalty that comes from my heart… … .”

“Then it’s not necessary?”

“… … It seems that I have been unable to hide the fact that my finances have become tight lately. As expected, His Excellency Saito is the only one who has considered my circumstances in advance and taken care of them.”

He bent down and rubbed his hands harder than a fly landing on dung, and took out a thick envelope of money from Governor-General Saito’s Korean Independence piggy bank (commonly called a desk).

“When you say it like that, my mind is put at ease.”

That being said, Saito’s envelope of money looked much thinner than the last time at first glance.

‘Tsk… … . You said you wouldn’t let me down, but why are the contents so disappointing?’

Well, the money you gave me last time to take over the Chosun Ilbo was really too much.

Although he probably did it with the intention of retrieving it later as taxes, it would still have dealt a significant blow to Saito’s personal slush fund.

That’s why Saito’s purse had to be a little tight.

‘It seems like it would cost a lot of money to meet the two separately, have a drink, and get to know each other later on.’

I don’t know Miwa, but the new police chief who was replaced last time was someone I had no connection with.

In order to secure a seat with such a person, I had to dig deep into the people around me, so it seemed like it would cost a lot of money, but it was impossible with the money Saito gave me.

‘I’m going to stop by Byeoksusanjang after a long time, so I guess I’ll have to raid Yoon Deok-yeong’s safe again.’

But my living expenses never went out.

This is because even now in this city, there are geese that lay golden eggs and are laying eggs one after another.

‘No, Yoon Deok-yeong said that the police are investigating separately right now… … This time, should we go to Song Jong-heon’s house? Last time, I think you said that he made a safe on the floor of the bedroom… … .’

It was fun to choose what to eat.

* * *

“… … .”

“… … .”

The already quiet fairy was even quieter than usual.

What was surprising was that there were three people gathered in this room, and the table was filled with snacks and drinks.

Miwa Wasaburo, the head of the Gyeongseong Ghost Special Investigation Unit, and Miyamoto Otoko, the director of the Police Department of the Government-General of Korea, were drinking alcohol on empty stomachs without saying a word to each other.

“Oh my… … . If you just drink like that, you’ll ruin everything. The meat here tastes good, so everyone, try a bite… … .”

“President Kuroda, I think we’re in the wrong place. I came out because you suggested we have a drink, but why is that guy here?”

“Ah, that’s… … .”

“That’s the same for me. His Excellency the Governor-General asked me to come out and see him separately, but where did you go and why is the Director-General here?”

The two were growling at each other as if they had met some kind of enemy.

The atmosphere was so tense that it felt like a fight would break out if I left the room for even a moment.

‘Oh my.’

I knew why the fight broke out between the two because I heard it from Governor-General Saito.

Miwa said that she would expand the scope of the investigation to the upper echelons of the Government-General in order to catch the ghost of Gyeongseong, but the Chief of Police opposed this, considering his own position.

Well, that’s the end of it. Miwa and this crazy guy kept pestering the police chief to catch the ghost somehow, and that’s how their relationship ended up falling out.

‘I wonder if the parties involved even know that they are drinking together.’

You’d probably be shocked and upset if you found out.

Maybe Miwa was vaguely suspicious of it.

Seeing that the upper echelons were either collaborating with the Ghost of Gyeongseong or suspecting that he was disguising his identity, I felt that he had managed to follow me.

‘There was hardly any evidence left behind, but they dug around and dug until they got here.’

I pretended to drink and glanced at Miwa.

He looked back and forth between me and the police chief with suspicious eyes.

I smiled at the beautiful and friendly Chief and the Chief of Police and poured drinks into their glasses.

“Now, for the sake of the infinite development of the Empire of Japan, drink moderately today and wash away all the old feelings. His Excellency the Governor-General is also very worried about the two of you.”

“Ahem… … . If His Excellency the Governor so wishes… … .”

“hmm…….”

At the mention of the Governor, a shadow fell over Miwa’s face.

“Yes, I heard that His Excellency the Governor-General personally read the report submitted by our Miwa Banjang and thought about it very positively.”

“Uhm… … . I guess so.”

Once Governor-General Saito’s name was sold, Miwa had no choice but to give in to her stubbornness.

Conversely, this time a shadow fell over the face of the police chief.

Perhaps the fact that the Governor-General was personally pushing this issue must have sounded like he was saying that if anything went wrong, he would be held fully responsible.

[Director Miyamoto, you don’t have to worry too much.]

I whispered something quietly into the ear of the police chief.

[His Excellency the Governor does not wish to have his own shortcomings exposed either.]

“Hmm!”

Just telling him this much was enough.

Because no one wants their shame to be exposed to the world.

So, the police chief will probably think that the governor-general will just let this matter slide.

“Since His Excellency the Governor has personally stepped forward, things will go very well. Everyone, don’t worry too much!”

“I hope so.”

“Of course it should be like that.”

The three raised their glasses and performed a magic trick that transformed people into dogs.

But there was one thing they didn’t know.

‘Whether it’s Governor Saito or Nabal, the decision-making power belongs to me, not him… … .’

They may think that the owner of the Government-General of Korea is the Governor-General of Korea, but that is only half the answer.

The owners of the Government-General of Korea are the Governor-General of Korea and numerous pro-Japanese collaborators who cooperated with him.

And I have the power and authority to move both of them.

If I slightly provoke the Chosun Ilbo reporters and have them raise public opinion about the ghost of Gyeongseong, thereby provoking the pro-Japanese faction, the Governor-General will have no choice but to conduct an investigation.

‘But before that… … . It’s important to find out how much Miwa knows.’

That’s why I came out here on purpose.

Even though it was Governor-General Saito’s order, there was no need for me to come forward here.

But the reason I came to this place is… … .

“Ugh… … . Every time I drink, I think to myself, but the taste of the alcohol here is incredible.”

“It’s not comparable to Tokyo, but it’s still pretty good for Joseon sake.”

“It fits my mouth well.”

“Right? Right. Alcohol is a strange thing. Sometimes it tastes sweeter than sugar, but at other times it tastes bitter than herbal medicine… … It seems like life is contained in this small glass.”

“Hahaha, it looks like you’re already drunk, judging by the number of good words flowing out of you.”

“Oh! Maybe so. I’ll have to go out and take a walk. I can’t make a mistake in front of such great people.”

I left the room, trembling and staggering.

And as soon as the door closed, I turned on the listening device I had hidden in the room, put on my earphones, and quietly walked through the night streets.

[It looks like President Kuroda is very drunk.]

[Well, maybe he was just pretending to be drunk.]

[Pretending to be drunk? What does that mean? What’s good about that guy pretending to be drunk in front of us?]

[Maybe he didn’t want to drink any more… or maybe he had something to hide?]

[What?! You again… … .]

[Look at this.]

There was a rustling sound from inside, and it seemed like Miwa was taking something out.

[This is… … ?]

[This is data that has been researched on President Kuroda’s activities. There are a few blank spaces here and there that should be filled in for a person.]

[So what? Is President Kuroda a ghost of Keijo or something?]

“Hey, look at this guy?”

As expected, Miwa had been investigating me.

Even though I had not given him any reason to suspect anything, he started investigating me first.

“Because he seems like a funny kid.”

But I had expected that too, so I had already prepared countermeasures for it.

The identity of Kuroda Kyuichi was actually based on the personal information of a real person, so it was a clean identity that would not reveal even a speck of dust.

If Miwa had really suspected me, she would have dug into me intently.

But that didn’t happen, so he probably investigated it to some extent and put it on the suspect list because there weren’t any particular problems.

[It’s not completely impossible, but there’s no evidence to suggest otherwise.]

[Then why are you showing this to me?]

[I was trying to show that there were more than a few suspicious people within the Government-General.]

[Hmm. Even so, this is too dangerous… … .]

[If it comes down to it, wouldn’t it be okay to blame several incidents committed by the Gyeongseong ghosts on the army?]

[what?!]

“oh.”

Things are starting to get seriously interesting.

NIS Agent Tears the Japanese Empire Episode 88