Chapter 40 Part5 (2/2)

”Leave them to me. I just got a t.i.tle that might work here.”

[As expected of my lord...!]

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo had originally planned on spreading Lawrence and Kay's names far and wide, and slowly build his position in the capital, but due to the Sun G.o.d religion's support, his plan had been sped up by a few months.

As the hero, Kay, he had cleared unconquered dungeons one after another, ones which had been untouched by mankind, and regained human territory. Plus, he made the Sun G.o.d's light more well known! He was powerful enough that a low rank n.o.ble wouldn't be able to deal with him.

[You really get along with him (your subordinate)...]

[If we can deal with the Emperor somehow, then you should be able to seize control over the entire Magic Empire, Lord Paul Zero.]

”Why do I have to carry that burden?”

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo wanted to live freely, he didn't want to live for others. It may sound like this was coming out of the blue, as he was now the Heaven Defying general, but managing his subordinates was a real pain in the a.s.s. He imagined managing something as large as the Empire and just sighed.

”Being a peddler (Lawrence) is plenty enough for me.”

”Mr. s.h.i.+n Woo. It's too late, so please just accept it.”

Ye Jin Jin laughed and Lee s.h.i.+n Woo felt his dreams being cut apart. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo twisted Ye Jin Jin's nose as punishment (she seemed happy for some reason, but she was a pervert, so it wasn't all that new) and then gave her his orders.

”We'll officially start up the Lawrence shop tomorrow. The shop's not well known enough in the capital as of yet. We'll focus on increasing our power for the time being.”

[I acquired a few small shops, so I should be able to help you discreetly, Madam.]

”Madam...!”

Ye Jin Jin blushed and twisted her body around. How did he find out? He hadn't shown any signs, but Bisher Moon had found out regardless; Lee s.h.i.+n Woo felt quite uneasy.

[I figured it out based on the s.p.a.ce between you two, the way Ms. Ye Jin Jin looks at you, and various other factors. The spirit you're traveling with as well... Ah, I'm right.]

[As... expected of one of Paul Zero's subordinates.]

'It sure is a relief that Jin couldn't come inside,' Lee s.h.i.+n Woo suddenly thought and smiled bitterly.

No, now wasn't the time to be engaging in this love comedy. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo shook his head and asked Bisher Moon.

”Bisher Moon, did you get what I asked for through Rem?”

[I thought it would be quite difficult to obtain, as it is stored in the heart of the Empire, but... I was somehow able to procure it with Rem's help. I was shocked when I witnessed Rem's ability to nullify level 7 golems.]

”Yeah. Rem might be the strongest when there're a lot of golems around. I'll take over later, so bring it to me personally.]

[Understood.]

”What are you talking about? Was there an item hidden within the capital that you wanted, Mr. s.h.i.+n Woo?”

She didn't directly ask if he stole something, but went about it in a roundabout way. In response, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo smiled meaningfully.

”It's the best loot I've gotten from the surface.”

Once he'd carefully looked over Bisher Moon's report, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo discussed the direction they'd go from now on (concerning the cooperation between the Lawrence shop and Moon Shadow, or what the hero Kay would be doing), as well as any urgent problems. After that, he told them to break up.

[Then, I'll give you my report.]

Now it was Rem's turn. He wanted to know how it had acquired the golems without the Emperor's notice, how the golems were arranged, and how many there were. He'd heard about it on his way here already, but if he reviewed it again, then he'd be able to adjust their future actions.

Of particular note was the discovery of a few spirits. Golems were placed across the Empire and sought out spirits under the Emperor's command, so they were able to find spirits faster than anything else. It was important that he let the Spirits' Spring spirits know so they could take care of it.

[Of course, I deleted all of the golem's previous orders, but I cannot force them to act outside of their designated routines. Thus, the spirits must act quickly.]

”Let's ask Sinea for help with that. You don't need to report each and every matter to me. Just inform the spirits through Sinea.”

[Understood. Aside from that, I acquired information from the capital in order of importance...]

While Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was organizing and a.n.a.lyzing Bisher Moon and Rem's information, Sinea and Ye Jin Jin were fighting; starting tomorrow, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo would be busy with his work as Kay, so they were fighting for the right to be with Lee s.h.i.+n Woo this evening.

”With this, I have 4 wins and 3 losses...! I win!”

[It's a deuce. If you lose the next game, then it's invalid. Hurry up, go on to the next game!]

”When did we have such a rule!?”

If they were fighting with pure strength, then Ye Jin Jin would lose instantly, but because they were using the board game Lee s.h.i.+n Woo had created to determine victory or defeat, they weren't getting a clear winner or loser. Ultimately, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo, who'd finished with his work, ended their dispute by promising that he'd bring both of them to his bedroom. Even though he was disguised as a human, his infinite stamina as an undead remained.

”Mr. s.h.i.+n Wooooo.”

[Can't you give me another hug?]

”Seriously, do some work. Work!”

That would end Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's unpaid leave. Sinea and Ye Jin Jin thought it'd be nice if the night would go on forever, but there was no way their wish would be fulfilled. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo calmly shook off Sinea and Ye Jin Jin and stood up. He was. .h.i.t by the rays of the morning sun and equipped his armor once more.

He had gotten a report from the Sun G.o.d religion; they had procured the level 7 dungeon.

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