Translator: HunterW Editor: RED It took me about an hour to wipe out the entire third floor FOB . I turned to face the Sand Warrior that had lost its arm and about a third of its body . The other was destroyed mid-battle and only this one was left standing . Recall . At my command, the sand that was keeping the Warrior whole lost its hold and returned to the dungeon . I was satisfied with my Sand Warriors . They had both taken out about seventy devas by themselves . Those devas were healers and supporters that stood the farthest away from me, but killing them definitely helped with killing the other soldiers . Hmm… With the Sand Warrior gone, I finally looked around to see that the base was in complete ruins . Did I overdo it? I had just killed over a thousand soldiers in a single battle . A thousand devas had just incurred a single death penalty . I shook my head . It was war . Soldiers were going to lose lives and there was no need to regret it . Besides, they were the two-faced criminals, not me . I plopped down on a piece of rubble that was once part of the bases wall . What should I do now? I could stop here and wait for the Windsor Guard to react or keep going . I didnt have much time to keep thinking about what to do when my Comm Link rang . I bet its from the Windsor Guard . They had lost over two thousand lives in all, starting from yesterday . It wasnt cheap to have to provide all of them with restoration gems . Losing so much at once wasnt something they could ignore . Hello? I picked up after letting my Comm Link ring for as long as possible . Young master! Yes, minister, what is it? Theres someone here from the Windsor Guard to see you . She said it was urgent . The Windsor Guard? What do they want with me? I knew that the representative from the Windsor Guard was listening in and I purposefully played dumb . Obviously dissatisfied with my response, I heard the ministers Comm Link get taken away . Hello, Mr . Lee, a new voice spoke up . Who is this? I said, adding a small sprinkle of annoyance . The owner of the new voice noticed the annoyance and I could hear the sheepishness in her voice . I must apologize . I can assure you that I didnt steal away the ministers phone; I was just in a hurry . I wouldnt do anything so foolish with people from the Sunbin Guild watching me closely . I asked who you were . Right . My name is N and Im the Chief of Staff of the Windsor Guard . I would really like to meet with you as soon as possible . For the Windsor Guard to send their chief officer, they must really be hurting more than I had imagined . Hmm…I am a bit busy right now… I believe we have many things to discuss, Mr . Lee, N said . She probably meant what happened here in Bristol Dungeon and Mexico . Hmm… I kept feigning ignorance and pretended to think . Im not sure what we have to talk about, but very well . I am a bit curious . Ill return to Seoul soon . Thank you, Mr . Lee . Ill be waiting . I was one step closer to stopping the Windsor Guards involvement in Mexico . I hung up my Comm Link and took out a Warp Scroll that had my home recorded . And if they dont do as I ask, then Ill just make it so that they wont ever be able to hunt in the Bristol Dungeon again . --- Back at my home base in Seoul, I noticed that there were about a hundred devas wearing the mark of the Windsor Guard gathered on one side . That was an interesting number . It wasnt enough to be intimidating, but too many for this to be a simple talk . Devas of my allied factions had them surrounded, as well . I gave them a small nod as I headed inside my house . I had changed my clothes before leaving the dungeon, but my body was still grimy from the fight . I took a long, hot shower and finally met with the British guests an hour later . I am N, Chief of Staff of the Windsor Guard . We spoke earlier . Its an honor to meet you, Mr . Lee . My name is Albert Brown, captain of the Windsor Guards 1st Assault team . Welcome to my home . Please, have a seat . I shook Ns and Alberts hands and sat down . I was the first to talk . So, what brings you all the way here? I dont think I ever had anything to do with the Windsor Guard or have met anyone from your guild, I said shamelessly, even though I obviously looked like I was just in a fight when I got home . We honestly have no idea as well . What reason would you have to do something like this? Something like what? N took out several photos in response to my question . It was me with the golden duck mask holding my Harrier . I dont know who that is, but thats one good-looking fellow . I like his mask, too . . N didnt say anything, looking straight at me, and I held her gaze . This isnt you, Mr . Lee? Albert asked, disgusted . Me? I asked, pointing to myself, as if I was shocked he asked that . Yes, you! I dont see how you think this person is me . Is it because hes using a spear? There are so many people out there who use spears . Is it because of what happened in Mexico? N asked suddenly . I was taken slightly aback . I didnt expect her to be upfront about it . But if I said that it was, then I was admitting that that the duck-man was in fact me . I mean, we all knew it was me, but I didnt want to give them the satisfaction . Mexico? Why are you bringing up Mexico now all of a sudden? Then can we take that as permission to continue our operation in Mexico? I dont know why youre asking me that . You dont know anything at all… then Ill put it simply . The Windsor Guard is heavily invested with the battle in Mexico between the NCR Guild and Pedro . The moment we intervened, this duck mask-wearing individual began attacking us . Huh… is that right? Yes . Then why are you meeting with me and not him? We want to hear your advice, Mr . Lee, N said, looking right at me . I could tell she was no easy opponent, but I did want the Windsor Guard to do what I wanted them to do . Well, if thats the case, I can impart to you the best advice I can give you . I picked up a photo that had a clear shot of me wearing the duck mask . You cant see his face, but I can tell this man is very stubborn and has a strong personality . Unless things go his way, I dont see him ever stopping . … . N obviously knew what I was getting at and remained silent . But, that is just my opinion . I dont know who this person is, so I cant outright speak for him . He did proclaim he would do something, but he hasnt done anything about it for a while . That is why we acted instead . Was that our mistake? I dont know . Maybe . Had he acted first, we would not have interfered . We had no intention of ever getting in his way . Well, Im not entirely sure what had happened between you two so I dont really know what to say . I had already told them what they needed to know when I said the masked man was very stubborn . The choice was theirs now . It was up to them if we were going to continue this charade . I see . Well, it certainly was helpful advice . If I may, could I ask one more thing? By all means . Id be more than happy to help . How do you think he found out about our operation? How did he find out that it was us? We have never executed a foreign operation before . Hmm…Ill just say what I would do, since you are asking for my advice . In such cases, I just guess . I just leave it to luck and usually, Im right . You guess… N repeated . Thats quite the ability you have . Well, thats just my experience, I said with a smile . Thank you for answering my questions . Dont mention it . I just hope it will help . It will; Im sure of it . Then Im glad . N and Albert stood up to leave the drawing room . Before they left, I spoke up . Since you say my advice was of great help, could I add one last thing? N stopped and turned to face me . Go ahead . I believe that this man also has a quick temper and is quite impatient . I doubt he likes sitting still for more than a day . . N didnt say anything for a moment . She soon put on a smile . Thank you for telling me that . I was soon left alone in the drawing room . Now all I have to do is to wait . I had done all I could now . I didnt outright say it, but I had asked them if they were going to take their hands off of Pedro and gave them 24 hours to decide . Ha… to think I would actually help someone I never met with their revenge… I headed back to my room while thinking about Pedro, who only had five days left to live now . I needed the rest, in case the British bastards didnt do as I said . ------ Windsor Guard base beneath Londons Green Park… The guild officers and Queen Elizabeth herself were gathered to meet . N had just reported on the meeting she had with Lee Jiwon . Hes outright looking down on us, Queen Elizabeth said with utmost disgust, and her officers agreed . The United Kingdom once had the greatest empire in the world, and was still considered a great power . Can we not use the Death Prison on Lee Jiwon instead? the queen asked . Thats… The officers knew what she meant . They needed to exact their revenge on Lee Jiwon, but there was a time for everything, and it wasnt now . If we recall the Templar soldiers, wouldnt it be possible? It might be, but Lee Jiwon isnt alone anymore . You mean those six guilds that took it upon themselves to protect Lee Jiwons home? Yes, I do . The Myth Guild, Ravi Guild, and the Werewolf Clan all owe Lee Jiwon their lives . Only Lee Jiwon was there to save them . The Abu Dhabi Guild were also the ones to experience Lee Jiwons true power up close . If we openly bring the fight to Lee Jiwon… then they will all run to his aid, no matter what . We have allies as well, dont we? The Windsor Guard was one of the three strongest guilds of Europe, and maintained good relationships with many guilds . I doubt we can rely on them for something as political as this, N replied . Ha… then do we give up here? . No one could reply to their queens question . Not even N knew what to say . In the end, Queen Elizabeth knew what had to be done . They had to wash their hands of Pedro and leave him for Lee Jiwon . Fine . Very well . Im no fool, to not realize that we have no choice . But I wont ever forget that we failed here today . Yes, Your Majesty! And so, the Windsor Guard recalled their secret Templar soldiers . ------ The next day in Seoul… The news channels and papers were all talking about the war in Mexico . More attention was on it now when Pedro almost died a few days ago . But the news today was different . The NCR Guild had received another heavy blow . Good . They pulled out . Without the Templar soldiers assisting them, the NCR Guild could not defend against Pedros attacks . He has four days left now . I remembered clearly how long the war was because of Pedros sudden appearance and disappearance . Four days . I hope you successfully exact your revenge by then . I was serious about that, especially with all the work I put in for him .
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