Chapter 324: Circulation (2)

I strategically positioned key personnel throughout the Intelligence Company.

For the cyber crew, which gathers data by way of networks together with the darkish internet, I put in ‘Luin’ as the top. ‘Chloe’ and ‘Sia’ naturally took their locations among the many 5 crew Leaders, and I additionally planted my folks within the safety crew.

Now, every little thing throughout the Intelligence Company flows in the direction of me. Extra exactly, in the direction of GrawL

He’ll categorize and systematize the knowledge, move on the numerous particulars to me, and handle the Intelligence Company on my behalf.

“……”

But.

I’m not a crew Chief.

But, the brand new workplace I inherited from Bell Moore is as spacious as a crew chief’s, and the structure is acquainted.

I will not be coming to the Intelligence Company as typically as earlier than, but it surely’s higher than not having an workplace in any respect.

I stepped out of the workplace.

I walked down the hall.

Workers from numerous departments of the Intelligence Company have been nonetheless busy, indistinguishable from bizarre workplace employees. Often, Chasers walked by, stiffnecked, however they lowered their heads turtles once they encountered me.

All of them, folks of Libra.

Nevertheless, not all of them have been essentially certain by the idea in ‘Libra:

The explanation Libra can command them, the rationale they willingly serve, might be cash.

To earn cash as people, to stay a greater life.

Their lives have continuity. A continuity I don’t possess, which drives them.

They know they can not Reside ceaselessly, but they chase after a predictable future.

They’re Dwelling diligently.

Pouring themselves into their jobs, but in all probability having fun with a easy can of beer and a hen at house.

They’re the very small cogs that make up the large equipment of the Intelligence Company…

On the Council of Elders of Libra, I used to be chosen as a Balancer. It was virtually a unanimous choice among the many elders, together with the direct descendants, which I am grateful for.

It was extra of a formality since Derek, Johanna, Jade, and Zia all agreed.

Nevertheless, it wasn’t closing but.

There was one final step remaining.

“I did not count on you to rise so rapidly.”

Belingham Kantar. He checked out me and smiled.

“lndeed. Your achievements are fairly spectacular.”

Rustle—rustle—

He flipped by way of the paperwork detailing my profession.

“Excessive mana stone, Cafe Steadiness, Golden On line casino, dealing with Benedict, resolving the Beckman case, capturing the spies in Vancheon, Vern, Theia Esil… ”

Thump!

He closed the folder.

“lts uncommon to see somebody make such vital contributions in such a short while.”

Kantar barely smiled.

“In fact, I might see your potential from our first assembly.”

“Sure.”

I simply nodded.

There isn’t any want for phrases Like thanks’ or ‘it is an honor.1 We’re equals now as Balancers.

“Nevertheless. There is a very difficult closing step remaining for affirmation as a Balancer. Its known as a ‘listening to’… Have you learnt about it?”

“I do.”

A Balancer is handled as each an outsider and an insider of Libra. Subsequently, a listening to extra stringent than most nationwide ministerial positions is scheduled. It entails digging up and scrutinizing not just one’s personal previous but additionally that of their household and lineage.

“Initially, at this time was speculated to be the day of the listening to.”

However I’ve no household, and my lineage is remarkably clear.

In all probability nothing however a dusty lineage that has served Libra.

“Exceptionally, it has been concluded that there is not any want for such a process for Mr. Shion.”

Belingham smirked and handed one thing over.

“Right here.”

I took it.

“lts a key. Balancers are assigned a private room in Part 1, the Libra mansion.”

Room 309.

It was in all probability essentially the most secluded spot.

Even amongst Balancers, there is a hierarchy, and being Zia’s Balancer, I’d be handled because the lowest.

“C0ngratulati0ns. You’ll be able to try the lodging at this time.”

Belingham prolonged his hand.

“Sure.”

There was no cause to refuse the handshake.

I left Belingham’s workplace. Earlier than departing, I glanced again on the signal that learn [Office].

It was nonetheless spectacular. Having an [Office] within the Libra mansion meant a major Stage of belief.

However now that I knew the internal workings of Belingham, that ‘belief’ appeared profoundly difficult.

Libra solely grants this Stage of belief to those that have been meant to be their servants from the beginning.

It makes me marvel.

On this competitors of loyalty, can I surpass him?

I quietly walked down the mansion’s hall, my steps echoing softly as I looked for room 309. Once I opened the door, I used to be met with a shock.

“…7”

There was somebody already there. She was grunting as she moved furnishings round.

“…Miss?”

I known as out to her. Zia flinched and circled, startled.

“Shion… you are early… Did the listening to already finish…?”

“There was no listening to to talk of.”

Johanna is intentionally avoiding it.

“…”

She clenched her fist tightly however quietly Lowered her gaze. She ignored the darkish ashes smoldering in her coronary heart.

“Let’s go.”

“Sure.”

She simply has to endure it.

Till Shion dies.

Shion Ascal desires that too.

He Loves her, so he would need her to not undergo….

In comparison with Derek’s jail, the ‘Bellaros Detention Heart* was way more harsh, filthy, and brutal.

“Visiting time.”

Theia Esil got here into the visiting room, her magical restraints clinking. Though most of her visitations had been denied, at this time she was permitted.

The explanation was not arduous to discern.

“…You have come.”

It was Shion Ascal. Above all, she seen his tie.

It was a Balancer’s tie.

“You bought me out for a promotion.”

“Sure. Properly, that is the way it turned out.”

Shion fidgeted with the again of his neck, furrowing his forehead.

“However it’s chilly right here. Derek is in a a lot hotter place.”

“…”

“Anyway.”

He positioned a lunchbox on the visiting desk.

“lts hardly a recompense, however please, have one thing to eat.”

Theia scoffed. A murderous intent boiled inside her. Her eyes sharpened like blades.

“You do not have to eat now. You’ll be able to eat within the jail. Belief me. Tm assured within the style. I make no compromises there.”

Theia stood up.

There was no must converse with a madman spouting nonsense.

“…Positive. Bye.”

Shion hadn’t anticipated a lot from their first assembly at this time. In reality, at this time’s assembly was merely a pretext.

“See you subsequent time.”

A pretext to advocate for Theia’s remedy on the ‘Council of Elders:

…

The elders of Libra typically held conferences. With sturdy connections to the parliament and numerous nationwide establishments, they convened particularly when vital issues arose.

The case of Theia Esil was actually a major matter.

“We must always be capable of safe a loss of life sentence.”

Elder ‘Anakta’ spoke, happy with the dialog he had had with the chief prosecutor.

“In fact. She undoubtedly deserves to die.”

This time it was Elder ‘Belanta’. She had the light demeanor of a grandmother and had been with Derek since his childhood,

“How dare you contact our child. That bitch deserves to be torn aside and even that wouldnl be sufficient…”

Her voice was murderous. She gnashed her enamel, her wrinkles writhing like a demon’s.

“…”

Earlier than my regression, Theia Esil’s loss of life was the results of this haphazard community boasting, a chaotic council assembly.

Figuring out the reality, I used to be completely dumbfounded.

The picture of the elders I had in thoughts was not like this.

Evidently the additional away an individual is, the extra Layers of concern and dread accumulate round hidden locations.

However when all of the veils are lastly lifted—

“Bribing ought to be simple… Simply squeeze them a bit. How a lot liquid property does everybody have?”

“I haven’t got a lot left. Misplaced all of it on betting golf.”

“Are you continue to enjoying golf at your age?”

I noticed that these so-called elders have been simply bizarre folks in any case

“No. Earlier than we focus on that, first. Balancer Shion.”

All of a sudden, Anakta checked out me.

For the file, I attended the council assembly because the particular person accountable for the Theia Esil case.

“What do you suppose? It ought to be the loss of life penalty, proper?”

I quietly nodded to his query, which already had a predetermined reply.

“…Demise penalty.”

In fact, I meant to forestall the execution, however the elders are cussed. They extraordinarily dislike being contradicted. Their cussed nature is disgustingly sturdy.

They’re previous people who’ve aged disgracefully, consumed by greed and need.

Subsequently.

“In fact. Theia Esil rightly deserves to die.”

“Precisely!”

“I knew you’d suppose the identical. Thats why we have intricately entangled Theia Esil Like this. Haha.”

“Nevertheless.”

Faux to agree initially, however slowly flip up the warmth behind the scenes.

If that does not work, then strike from behind with a technique.

“Earlier than making a hasty choice.”

Both method, Theia EsiTs destiny is in my palms.

“Would you take heed to what I’ve to say…?”

In comparison with earlier than my regression, this was a considerably extra constructive situation.