Chapter 247 - A Conversation of Those Behind the Curtains (1/2)
Chapter 247: A Conversation of Those Behind the Curtains
Though the sun had long set and the hour struck late, the mansions of the nobles and the stores continued to illuht in the imperial capital, its resplendent cityscape reht sky, a sight a glance of which orth a thousand gold nuggets
On a se residence, within which was a h a
“How are the plans against Gi?” [Man]
Thehis eyes from the
The shadows in the center of the room behind the man stirred, and a suspiciously dressed entle the public order to deteriorate to some extent, but they respondedto get back under control again At this rate, the plan will likely fail” [Masked Man]
“In other words, your fears have come true… Ryouma Takebayashi+ I first heard that name from you, but it appears that I’ve underesti enough to receive all those people? One could say that hemoney at it, but… It’s not stupid if it works I have to acknowledge that
Still, even if he was able to think of it, he wouldn’t have been able to execute without enough money And yet the reports say that the duke’s family haven’t offered any such support secretly? Could it be? That a lone boy his age really has enough wealth to support this ?” [Man]
“We can’t deny the possibility that they ht’ve simply evaded our people, but the ly difficult to conceal the bigger it is Hence, I’m certain that it was Ryouma Takebayashi+ that financed their response” [Masked Man]
When the man heard that, a hint of displeasure surfaced
“Have you investigated his background?” [Man]
“The report we’ve given so far is everything We’ve already had the Dark Guild that specializes in investigations pursue the ht his that ere able to find out One, that he lived away froe in the Great Shurus Forest And three, that he was treated poorly there Other than those, there’s nothing” [Masked Man]
“Could he be like you? Someone that lives in the shadows?” [Man]
“We have considered the possibility and have made inquiries, but have found no evidence of any involvement on the part of the Dark Guild or the underworld” [Masked Man]
“We refer to them collectively as the ‘Dark Guild’, but there are many factions within Perhaps one of those factions are protecting him?” [Man]
“Certainly, the Dark Guild is by no means united, and there are subdivisions that specialize in various fields, ranging fro… But the reason e can’t find anything about Ryouma Takebayashi+ is likely because of the special traits of that place known as the Great Shurus Forest, and his own abilities as someone as able to survive that special environment” [Masked Man]
“Such certainty In that case, you can forget about his origins” [Man]
As the azed at the ht
“I care not what methods you use Erase・・ Ryouma Takebayashi+” [Man]
“…Are you sure? The duke clearly attaches much importance to him and treats him well If ere to eliminate him, the duke won’t stay quiet either” [Masked Man]
But the warnings of the masked man were met with a snort
“For so personally in the social gatherings to warn the aristocrats in on the plan Clearly they’ve started to take this matter seriously It should only be a ht
The opportunists have already started taking htest intention of bowing iveness I would’ve never co to regret it later If we’re going to be exposed either way, then we ht as well hit them as hard as possible until then
If Reinhart treasures Ryou hiot in our way An unruly child has stuck his head in adult business It is only right then that he pay the price” [Man]
The er his tone became, but perhaps it would be more apt to call it madness
Now that the hts of persuasion
“I understand Our priority is always the client Since that is your request, then we shall come up with a plan that meets it That is the duty of us ‘Planners’” [Masked Man]
“I’ve always look highly upon that thoroughness of yours Let’s get into the details then, shall we? What kind of plan do you have for me?” [Man]
“If we are to deal with Ryouroup of experts to carry out the job Moreover, we need to isolate him before the attack We should also tire him out to some extent first