
~Arde POV~
"Hahaha, did you see that? The man, Lugalgin Alhold, did not flinch at all when facing the two great mafia. He hasn't changed since. Nah! In fact, the aura around him was now increasingly authoritative. No wonder His Majesty the King chose him as the head of state intelligence."
Mr. Marlien spoke very excitedly in the back seat. In the meantime, I sat down next to the driver's seat.
"Sometimes, I'm still surprised when I hear you and she are the same age, even from the same High School."
"It is not only you who are surprised, Mr. Marlien, I myself am surprised. I knew he was great, but I didn't think he was this great."
Truly, Lugalgin, I did not expect at all your swift and great movement.
"Mr Marlien, yesterday you said you've known Lugalgin for a long time, but you never said how he could make the Akadian leader and the Agade leader willing to accept the rules he was going to propose. In fact, I guess, black market organizations don't like to be regulated by the government."
I have to find out what Lugalgin's greatness is. I don't want to miss any further.
"Ah, Arde, before I answer it, if you are thinking of following Lugalgin's achievement, I suggest that you undo your intentions. Unless you don't mind just being able to catch up with him in 20 or 30 years."
"..."
Mr. Marlien, please don't read my mind. And, please, don't break my spirit any further.
"For the answer, simple. What governs us is not the government, but Lugalgin Alhold."
Mr. Marlien said it as if Lugalgin Alhold was a very powerful figure, capable of defeating the bad impression of the government. And I pretty much agree.
As the representative of the executive body of Exas High School students, I was given the opportunity to witness all the greatness of Lugalgin during High School. How he created control-busting techniques for Illuvia, set up extra schedules so as not to collide in field use, even making school events that are usually underfunded so plentiful with sponsors.
Throughout High School, Lugalgin was the person I admired the most. Sometimes, my heart aches when he says "I'm just an incompetent. I have no place but at home and here,". In fact, my heart ached even more when he could not get a job or go to any university despite having already pocketed the principal's recommendation letter.
Because of all that, in the beginning, I wanted to set up a big company and hire Lugalgin. I want all the companies and universities that reject Lugalgin to see how stupid they are. I want this whole kingdom to see the greatness of Lugalgin.
The father who heard my wish just laughed. However, my father did not criticize or insult me. On the contrary, my father introduced me to Akad, a society of influential people in this kingdom.
However, not a week since the farewell party, Lugalgin had already shocked this entire kingdom by coming out as the winner of Battle Royale. Not only that, he was the first to win without losing even the slightest HP.
Then, within a few weeks, she returned to the attention of the kingdom, even the world, for successfully suppressing*** in Mariander. Then, all of a sudden, yesterday I was asked to attend a meeting with the new royal intelligence chief.
I didn't ask why I was appointed. In these few months, I was often asked to attend meetings after meetings, gathering experience. However, I was a little surprised because this time I was told to use a silicone mask.
When I asked, Mr. Marlien simply replied, "i've known him for a long time and there's a chance he knows you. So, I don't want you to get preferential treatment by this guy,". Likely know me? Lugalgin clearly knows me. Mr. Marlien likes to joke too.
Finally, Lugalgin's appearance as the kingdom's intelligence chief really took me by surprise. I understand why you laughed at me at that moment. Father, who has joined Akadia, may already know the greatness of Lugalgin. Lugalgin is not someone who needs mercy, especially from someone like me who is still learning.
On the other hand, I got the chance to see Princess Emir wearing a neat shirt and suit instead of noble clothes. If I take pictures, I can get so much money. And, this was the first time I had seen Lugalgin's second wife, Princess Inanna who was no less beautiful. Lugalgin, you're really great.
"Arde, let me give you some information. Many Akadians, including me, have bought antiques from Lugalgin. Aside from being a symbol of wealth, the antiques produced by Lugalgin also have other uses."
"other uses?"
"Guns."
"Huh?"
"The goods Lugalgin sells, generally, use materials called oil, gasoline, gas, or other flammable materials. In other words, hazardous materials. You saw the news this morning, right? Gas explosion problem."
Wait a minute, are not the dangerous materials banned? Only governments or agencies with certain permits are allowed to own and manage these items. Given the news of the gas explosion this morning, I understand exactly how dangerous the materials are.
"The distribution of these things is no longer free. However, if the items are carry-on from antiques, then it is allowed."
"Eh?"
"First, we thought he didn't know anything about his stuff being used as a weapon. However, after seeing him participate in the battle royale, and all his achievements, we withdrew the remark. Lugalgin knew and realized that the antiques he sold could be used as weapons. Therefore, we are not surprised that the leader agreed to accept Lugalgin's offer.
"And again, Lugalgin was a fair trader. He will not harm us. There's always compensation, as we discussed."
Mr. Marlien gave a lengthy account of Lugalgin's track record.
"Then, according to Mr. Marlien, did Agade also get the antiques?"
Mr. Marlien did not answer directly. He closed his eyes for a moment and then opened them again. He seems to be thinking something.
"Very likely. In fact, there was a possibility, Lugalgin was the figure behind Agade's success into the six pillars."
"The figure behind Agade's success?"
"Arde, Lugalgin started selling antiques about two and a half years ago. On the other hand, Agade being the six pillars had been three years over. The strange Agade fighting technique made one wonder 'who is the figure behind them?'.
"When I saw Sarru, who was rumored to have died but reappeared only to meet Lugalgin, I confirmed my suggestion that Lugalgin was the one behind Agade's success. In fact, I can say, Sarru imitated Lugalgin's fighting technique."
"Imitate?"
Hearing all this information, I could only imitate one or two words coming out of Mr. Marlien's mouth, like a parrot.
"Their fighting technique was the same, using many weapons carried in coffins. When seen for a moment, one would see Sarru and Lugalgin were the same person. But I deny it. Although the basic techniques used are the same, but the weapons they use are different.
"The weapons used by Sarru are arguably standard weapons such as spears, swords, assault rifles, shotguns, and so on. On the other hand, the weapon Lugalgin used was strange. I mean, a toya that can be a double and a triple stick? Then, a shield that can open fire? Not to mention a gun with a bayonet with ballast bullets? What kind of weapon is that? I dare say Sarru's weapons and fighting techniques are downgraded versions of Lugalgin."
Come to think of it, Mr. Marlien's words are true as well. The weapon used by Lugalgin was strange.
"I am not exaggerating to say that Lugalgin may be stronger than Sarru. Not to mention his two future wives."
"Both his future wives? Are they also as good as Lugalgin?"
"In terms of short-range combat, I don't know. However, in terms of long-range attacks, they could not be underestimated. The Emir was able to make eight turret tanks. Until now, there have been no official reports of the number of bullets he could release or how he did it. Just imagine you have eight tanks ready to fire anytime anywhere.
"Then, Inanna, he's just as deadly. It's even more deadly. Reports suggested he could produce a soundless explosion earlier. Think of it like a tank that is given a silencer. Rather than be wary of royal intelligence, it's more appropriate to call it that we're wary of these three people."
Although Mr. Marlien said what needs to be watched out for is Lugalgin and his two future wives, but now the three of them are members of royal intelligence. What if they turn the kingdom's internal intelligence into something like theirs? Does this not make royal intelligence a threat as well?
Seriate
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