
"Sister Rina," Ami said. "Because Kak Rina's goal is to make Bana'an and Nina fight is over, why didn't Kak Rina come back? Now, Bana'an and Nina are already at war, right?"
"Unfortunately, my job is not done. I still have to make sure Lugalgin wins this black market war first. Although Lugalgin's victory was a sure thing, still I did not dare to go home before it actually happened. I don't want you to think I'm not being sick and hurting Terra."
"Lugalgin's victory is certain? Whatchu mean?" Etana did not believe Rina's words.
"Look...."
Lina explained why my victory on the black market was certain. The key is intelligence and the military. At first glance, the Bana'an black market wars only occur between black market organizations. Intelligence and military are only spectators and witnesses. However, there is an additional factor that changes all of this, my position as intelligence chief.
The parties responsible for Bana'an's security are police, military, and intelligence. The police chief, military chief, and intelligence chief have direct command connections and relationships from the King, or at this time empress Rahayu. However, do not stop there, my future wife, Emir, in addition to the daughter of the empress Rahayu, also formerly part of the Bana'an military. And, like the military in general, the Bana'an military has a very solid level of solidarity, especially the Emir is a talented soldier.
By becoming the future husband of the Emir, my request will be given special priority by the military. Because of that, it's the same as having a right in the military movement. Then, tonight's fight, overseen and held by intelligence and the military. I've already stated intelligence and the military will not participate in the fight. They are just watchdogs and spectators.
However, being a watchdog and an audience was more than enough. Wh why? Since intelligence is my subordinate, they will report important events to me. Besides, I have also requested that Yuan display everything that the intelligence and military have seen to me, in this room. In other words, I can send out orders as the Agade chief to conduct sneak attacks or ambush Orion members, just like now.
You think I'm just sitting around playing cards and listening to Mulisu's story? Of course not! While playing the card, I still looked at all the screens, listened to the reports from the Agade and Yuan members, then sent the directions and commands to the Agade members via the smartphone. You could say, my role this time is a strategist.
"Wow," Etana responded flatly. "Lugalgin, you're really sneaky."
"Thank you."
"That's not a compliment."
"Well, if by scheming I can reduce the loss of life, why not? And again, I'm sure the nobles in Orion are also actually already aware of this."
"Have you?"
"Yes. It's." Already." I confirm Etana.
"Then, why?"
"Basically, after Orion lost, the Emir's plan would go ahead, resulting in casualties. Orion members consider them to have an obligation to protect the citizens of their territory. They've been trading children to protect their citizens. Just because they know they're losing, they can't just leave, right? They assume that if they retreat, then the effort so far, fouling the hands with child trafficking, will be futile."
These people stated that what they were doing was Noblesse Oblige, protecting the people. Unfortunately, I disagree. In my opinion, what they are currently displaying is not Noblesse Oblige, only the ego and pride of the noble. Not more!
A naive person will always tell the truth. However, the truth is that winning will determine which is right which is wrong. As the saying goes, "the one who writes history is the victor,"/If the nobles of the Orion members have already admitted defeat before fighting, indirectly, it is the same as if they admit I am the truth. Their self-esteem cannot accept that.
On the other hand, if I may assume, the nobles belonging to Quetzal are also aware of this. They are not consumed by self-esteem, but cannot immediately retreat. They need a reason. And, the defeat of Orion would be a good reason to give up. They could say, "Orion has lost. If Agade and Akadia join forces, what can Quetzal do?".
"And again, in my opinion," Rina interrupted. "Lugalgin has another reason why he's having this fight. Isn't that right, Lugalgin?"
Yep. Right. I have another reason. First, to Mulisu and Ukin. I already knew that Mulisu had a personal relationship or problem with Ukin. With this fight, I want Mulisu to finish it.
Then, to Inanna and Emir. I can see their doubts when it comes to sex. I suspect they are worried that there will be another figure like Tasha who can take me, especially if it is still alive. Out of doubt, I gave them a chance to dispel that possibility? How-to? By ending the lives of Maila and Illuvia.
For Ninmar and Umma, I need to remind them that there are strong people outside of Agade, nothing more. Despite only having orders to buy time, I believe they tried to kill Aunt Hervia, thinking I underestimated them too much or looked up to Aunt Hervia too highly. However, once it fails, as it has already happened, they will be faced with the fact that Aunt Hervia is indeed strong.
Suddenly a strong vibration was felt. In fact, this vibration was much stronger than the previous one. I looked all over the screen, looking for the whereabouts of Mulisu and Ukin. But I did not find him. On the other hand, some of the boxes looked dark, dead.
I pressed the headset on the left ear. "Hello, Mulisu, are you alive?"
Actually I wanted to ask if she was okay. However, his opponent Ukin. Can't he be okay?
[Lugalgin, maybe I–]
Mulisu did not finish his words. But I still hear the sound. Not long after that, I heard the voice of Ukin.
I picked up my phone and sent a message to some Agade members to get to Mulisu with first aid. Not only that, I also had the other members kill all the Orion members on the path. With access to all the cctv cameras in the city, I was able to send the location of the opponent's details to the Agade members.
"Ah, the Ami card is over. Ami won!"
Eventually all the cards in Ami's hand ran out. As the first person to spend the cards in a hand, he comes out as a winner.
Because at the moment we are purely playing, without any tricks or anything, everything really depends on luck. Not more. During the game, there is no sign of any of them using tricks or psychological calculations.
"Yes, go straight home. Or does Brother Lugalgin need Ami's help?"
"No need, Ami. You are not the main character in this conflict. So, you just go home."
After Ami, the card in my hand was also used up.
Ami smiled knot. "Ami wants to be with Lugalgin for longer. But, in the midst of war between countries, it would be better if Ami went home first. Ami is not selfish. After the war is over, Ami will visit again. Brother Lugalgin don't die yet."
"Your mouth is very rough Ami.." I pinched Ami's cheek for a moment. "Don't worry, Brother Lugalgin will definitely survive."
"Then, Etana, what about you?"
"Ah, my role is the same as that of Rina. I was just asked to confirm your victory on the black market. After winning the black market war, you will be involved with the war between kingdoms. When this happens, Arid is forced to divert more troops into inter-royal warfare, giving True One more chance."
For the part I'll be involved with a war between kingdoms, it makes sense. For him to be asked to ensure my victory? Less reasonable. Between him making excuses himself or Etana being fooled. However, in my opinion, the first possibility makes more sense. Do I care about Etana's real reason? Nah! As long as I don't feel any threat from him, I won't care.
"Then, after this, you will also return, Rina?"
"Yes, of course. My role is done. But after that, I don't know what to do. Do you have an offer for me?"
"I don't know your condition and your kingdom. So, I can't really make an offer. I will try to tell you my plan. If you have an offer after hearing my plan, I can consider."
"Can be arranged." Rina gave confirmation. "Before that, by the way, Gin, I want you to do something."
"Do what?"
"Your finger slats. I want to see how fast your wounds heal."
I didn't expect Rina to say that. But I have no reason to refuse. I pulled the knife tied to my shoe and slashed my finger. Just a small incision not deep. Then, I turned my hands down, letting the blood drip.
However, a few seconds passed, there was no blood dripping. The blood just stuck to the hand, not dripping, indicating no flow. In other words, the incision wound on my finger had already closed.
"Wow, Gin, your healing rate is too fast. If I were you, I wouldn't fight anymore."
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