How to Survive as a Genius Spy in the Game

Chapter 185: Spark (2)

Chapter 185: Spark (2)

I woke up from bed in the evening. I had slept earlier to prepare for moving at night.

It was possible because I had trained sufficiently since childhood to fall asleep at will.

Of course, my body wasn’t in perfect condition, but since I was already in the Worst Condition, it didn’t make much difference.

Hmm, can this be considered an advantage?

Anyway, there was something on my mind before the infiltration.

I needed to teach this technique to Aron, Jofor, and Namir, but I hadn’t had the chance.

The surveillance density in the imperial capital showed no signs of decreasing. There had been two terrorist attacks, after all.

But forcing it in this situation was too risky, as the kids were still quite inexperienced. They weren’t at the level to evade the eyes of imperial agents.

‘It’s meaningless if I help them with everything.’

What should I do? It seemed we’d have to practice outside the empire. Suddenly, an easy answer came to mind.

They could train when they went out for mercenary work.

Denif would be moving with them anyway, so there would be someone to teach and guide them. On the other hand, I felt a bit stupid.

To think I hadn’t come up with this simple idea until now...

I had been busy, though. I saved Erendil from the terrorist attack and focused on killing the Archmage.

I was too preoccupied with other thoughts to look after the basics. Well, I figured it was better late than never.

“I think I’ll completely overwhelm you soon.”

“...”

“Honestly, aren’t you scared?”

“No.”

“Don’t lie. I’ve only been using a spear for a short while, but we’re already evenly matched. From what I see, it’ll take less than 2 months.”

“...It won’t be that easy.”

“Oh yeah? It looks easy to me.”

I could hear the conversation of the guys resting after training until evening. Aron and Jofor were arguing.

I consider it positive competition.

Denif was lying on the sofa next to them, making empty-handed gestures in the air. He seemed to be studying swordsmanship in his mind.

Should I talk to him in a little while? Observing briefly, it didn’t seem to be deep contemplation. I approached Denif.

“Are you busy?”

“No.”

“You’ll need to teach the kids a bit when you go out this time.”

“I just taught them a moment ago.”

Denif looked at me with an annoyed expression. He seemed to have already understood what I meant.

Behind him, the kids who had been bickering showed interest in our direction. They had interested faces at the mention of teaching.

Perhaps because I hadn’t been able to pay attention to them since coming to the capital due to being busy, they showed considerable interest at just one word.

Still, I was satisfied that their skills had improved quite a bit, probably due to their recent focus on training.

“When we go out for mercenary work, keep an eye on the situation and train the kids in infiltration a bit.”

Jofor’s reaction was faster than Denif’s.

“Oh! Ohh! Finally, us too!”

“Brother!”

The intense reactions were passionate. Aron also expressed joy with his mouth and eyes wide open.

Hmm, thinking about it again, Denif’s joining was fortunate.

When I first encountered him, I thought things had gotten quite complicated, but he was taking care of about half of what I needed to do.

“Hmm. Well, that is necessary. I’ll do it depending on the situation.”

“Alright. Teaching them now will make things easier later.”

Surprisingly, Denif agreed without much protest. I thought he would ask for another sparring match as a deal.

By the way, I wonder how many accumulated sparring matches we have like this now.

Since our sparring had to be done outside, it wasn’t easy to reduce the number even if we did it once or twice.

Maybe it wouldn’t be bad to pile them up a lot and not do them?

‘Is that thought too trashy?’

Actually, I don’t think it’s good to do it too often either. The effect decreases as we get used to each other.

It’s best to develop to some extent and then compete. Of course, Denif seems to think differently.

Anyway, Denif’s ready agreement was clearly partly due to becoming closer with the kids.

They couldn’t help but get close when they were together every day.

Denif is quite sociable, and Aron and Jofor are very friendly. Their personalities match well too.

“Yeah. Watch them a bit when you have time. You might be better than me in some ways.”

Denif’s lips curled up slightly at my praise. It wasn’t just empty words to make him feel good.

We received the same education, but I didn’t hesitate to use winds when working alone.

In other words, Denif, who moves without winds, would be more helpful than me in teaching practical aspects.

“Yes sir!”

“We won’t disappoint you, brothers!”

Judging by the kids’ expressions, there was no need to motivate them unnecessarily. If anything, their enthusiasm was overflowing.

I believe they’ll do well.

***

Midnight. As I was preparing for the covert operation, someone approached my room door. I could tell it was Rina without looking.

There was still some time left, but what could it be? I had already briefed her on the content earlier, so there wasn’t much to talk about.

Especially something like the secret of birth directly touches the authority of the imperial family along with the three princes.

It’s natural for the three princes to join forces, and since we’d have to face the emperor too, it should be saved unless it’s really necessary.

It should be used either when Erendil is in a real crisis and needs a reversal, or after the emperor’s death.

‘Of course, I’ll create a situation where Erendil takes that position before the emperor dies.’

Around 1 AM. Rina and I reached near the mansion of Duke Jonau, one of the Second Prince’s confidants.

He’s mainly involved in making policies at the imperial palace, a person with decent strength and a quick mind.

Infiltration wasn’t difficult. Since Rina and I were moving. I confirm the guards’ movements with winds and climb over the wall.

I had already located the position of the study.

We quickly cross the garden. Grass brushes under our feet, but no sound is made. Two torches were visible at the entrance of the mansion in the distance.

Usually, they use magic lamps, so this was unexpected. It looked like a good opportunity to me.

I moved the winds to simultaneously extinguish the two torches in front of the main gate. This too was an intentional action.

“Wh-What?”

A small commotion. The puzzled guard lights the fire again. We climb up the wall of the mansion. With winds supporting the body, it took about 2 seconds to climb up to the 3rd floor.

We open the window with the alarm magic disabling device made by Osten and enter straight into the study.

‘One knight in the corridor in front of the study...’

His yawning appearance suggested he hadn’t noticed our infiltration at all. Now it’s time to search the study.

Information acquisition is secondary.

The key is to make it obvious that someone came and went, while not making it too obvious.

It’s enough to slightly change the position of objects.

Even if they’re not particularly perceptive, people tend to feel something strange after a few days.

And even after recognizing it, if it continues to happen, they’ll realize they’re being watched by someone.

If this is repeated, ordinary people become disordered. Of course, I didn’t intend to drag it out that long this time.

‘That’s why I chose the sharp Duke Jonau.’

He’s likely to notice tomorrow right away. Because I’ll make it noticeable. He’ll know that someone came to his study.

I can hear voices talking outside. They’re saying the torches went out even though there was no wind.

But the atmosphere was that they didn’t consider it a big deal. There’s a reproach that they might not have felt the winds because they were dozing off.

In the meantime, I calmly checked the documents in the study first. Most of the information was useless. Usually, important matters are discussed in private conversations.

It was then. A letter received from a count on the Third Prince’s side caught my eye. It was thanking him for receiving a gift well.

Was the Second Prince investigating the Third Prince’s side too?

Thinking about it, it’s natural. The First and Second Princes had entrusted Erendil’s matter to the Third Prince.

‘They even suspected the Third Prince right after the bomb went off.’

Although he was angry at the First Prince, considering the Second Prince’s cunning nature, it makes sense to go through a verification process.

Anyway, after checking roughly, I moved the pen that was on the right side of the study desk to the left.

And I changed the positions of 3 out of 5 books piled on one side of the desk.

I think this should be enough for him to notice.

“Let’s go.”

After returning to the lodging in about an hour and a half, I went straight to sleep. And at 5 AM, Namir woke me up. It was something I had asked for in advance.

The duke’s wake-up time is 6:30 AM.

I planned to move early and observe the reaction. At 5 AM, people were starting to appear on the streets.

I moved through the alleys, blending in with them. In the blue light of dawn, Chenarus looked like a blue city rather than a white city.

Anyway, I hid near the duke’s mansion and moved the winds.

After a moment of waiting, I could see Duke Jonau entering the study.

There was no particular movement. Should I have made it more noticeable? Just as I was about to feel regretful.

“...!”

I felt Duke Jonau, who sat at the desk in the study, startle.

“Mehorn!”

He immediately calls the knight outside the study. The knight rushes in at the urgent voice.

It was the person guarding outside when we were in the study.

“Did anyone enter the study at night?”

“Huh? There was no such thing.”

“...Was there anything strange?”

“Um... come to think of it, I heard that the torches at the main gate went out around 1 AM.”

Of course, the small commotion was reported. It was also why I intentionally extinguished the lights. After a moment of silence, the duke rose from his seat.

“Prepare the carriage. I need to go to the imperial palace.”

Going to meet the Second Prince first thing in the early morning? The reaction is more intense than I thought.

It didn’t seem like the clever Duke Jonau would act like this for no reason.

‘Perhaps the Second Prince worried that the First Prince’s side might attack first?’

Well, he’s the most cunning of the three princes, so he might have prepared thoroughly for the worst.

Maybe this will have an effect faster than I thought.

It would be perfect if the First and Second Princes fight fiercely before the war breaks out.

Of course, it’s my wish, but I should be able to make it happen from the middle.

Let’s observe the situation for now. A thread of vulnerability might be seen while they’re wary of each other.

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