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Chapter 66 : Refuse
The meeting place Claire designated was a plaza located in District 3, 4th Avenue.
As a street of contemplation, with cafes at the forefront, even the attire of the people was neat and dignified.
Milina Allqueur waited for the person, looking at her watch.
It was almost the appointed time.
And soon, she felt the subject had arrived.
Ẅ e̊ b̈ n̆ о̊ v̈ el Е n u m̂ а̄
The wind stirred.
She could feel the citizens walking down the street sneaking glances, pretending not to.
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‘How can that be a contract killer.’
A light breeze gently swept the man’s hair.
Mysterious eyes mixed with green.
Flawless skin and a high nose bridge were as ideal as looking at a painting or a sculpture.
Ӗ nu m̆_а
And yet, the muscles visible through the clothes that clung to his body strongly revealed a masculine side.
Contract killer Allen.
Even though she had only seen his face in passing a few times while accompanying Claire, she was filled with admiration.
Milina suppressed her enchanted feelings and approached him.
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“Contract killer Allen, is that you?”
Her body flinched as their eyes met.
Еn um ӓ
A deep and sharp gaze that seemed to pierce deep into her heart.
Indeed, as his profession was his profession, he was not a man to be taken lightly just by his appearance.
“Milina Allqueur.”
“...It seems I don’t need to go through the trouble of introducing myself, which is a relief.”
Milina hid her surprise at the voice calling her name.
She had thought it would be a one-sided acquaintance, but he knew her.
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A sense of caution arose at that fact.
‘Did he find out about the background check?’
Claire had ordered a background check on him.
Even after mobilizing Sylvester’s manpower, nothing was revealed, so they had swallowed their pride and even outsourced the request. That was the current situation.
Although Sylvester’s request was naturally treated as confidential, since it was not their own personnel, there was always a possibility of information leaking.
Milina waited nervously for his next words.
Е ñǔ mа . i̇d̆
“Don’t misunderstand. I’ve heard a lot about you from your superior.”
“...Yes?”
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And Allen said with a fresh smile and a gentle voice, “She said you were like family who had overcome difficult times together, and she boasted a lot about you being her most trusted aide.”
The content was unexpected.
“The, the director said that?”
The position Claire held at Sylvester was that of a director.
È ñ ǔ mа ..i d_
A large corporation executive at a young age, it could be said to be a parachute appointment befitting a royal family.
Of course, in this city, a parachute was a basic qualification, so it wasn’t something to be particularly ridiculed.
Since she was a woman with the ability to match her position, it could rather be called a successful case of the merit-based system.
…Although she was a bit clumsy.
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“When, ahem, when did she say that?”
“I heard it while we were on the phone yesterday.”
Е.ň u m а̃
“Ah, so that’s why the call was so long.”
A blush appeared on Milina’s cheeks.
“It’s a secret that I told you.”
“Of course, ahem, of course.”
Milina coughed repeatedly to calm her excitement.
Because the required standards were high, she was a woman who was stingy with compliments not only to others but also to herself.
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As a close aide who knew her well, she was beaming at the story of being praised.
“Hehe.”
But it seemed she was too happy.
As a foolish laugh escaped, Allen’s expression became subtle.
“Ahem!”
Her wariness had long since receded like the tide.
W.ebn̈ о̄v ê ľ Е n ùm̌ а
‘He’s a good person.’
A mysterious past, a profession as a contract killer that didn’t match his appearance.
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It was all meaningless.
Allen was a good person.
‘As expected, there are no bad people among the pretty and handsome.’
Claire, a common-sense superior, was like that, and Councilor Giselle, who was picky but had eventually confirmed his cooperation, was like that.
Ẇеb n̂о̃ vё l Е́ ń ũ mа̀
Allen, with an appearance comparable to them, was logically bound to be a good person.
“You also have a very good impression. If you had chosen a different profession than a contract killer, it would have been your calling.”
“Thank you.”
“If you’re interested, please let me know. I’ll contact the PR department and help you get hired as an exclusive model.”
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Milina handed him a business card.
It wasn’t an empty gesture.
Е̄.n úm а. i̊ d
With that appearance, even if he didn’t have to try hard to get a spot, the PR department would run out with open arms to welcome him.
“Please follow me. The director is waiting.”
Although she had been worried about her superior meeting a contract killer alone, it was a needless concern.
Milina had already developed a small sense of intimacy with Allen.
***
Milina Allqueur.
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Claire Sylvester’s secretary and driver, and a close aide who shared in the hardships and glories that the person named Claire would experience.
When one thought of a royal family’s secretary, a competent and cool-headed image would normally come to mind.
Surprisingly, Milina was not like that.
‘She’s indecisive. The fact that she remained as Claire’s secretary until the end was because the situation just turned out that way.’
Although she would make excuses that she had chosen a common-sense and rational superior who knew and respected her value.
It was just that her personality itself was easily swayed.
Еńumа . і́ d
‘But she’s perfect in terms of work.’
Unlike Milina, Claire was not bound by affection.
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No matter how few people she had under her due to her unstable position, if she hadn’t been satisfied, she would have kicked them out.
But the fact that she had kept Milina until the end meant that Milina was a person with no flaws in terms of ability.
‘There’s no need to be picky.’
Most of the people associated with corporations were hungry hyenas who would bite as soon as they saw an opening.
Enu mа̌
So I had set a principle to be deliberately picky.
Milina was an exception.
If you became close to her, she was a treasure chest that would share her spoils.
‘Should I grease the wheels a bit?’
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So I gave her some compliments.
“Hehe.”
Е̌n̂ um̆ а . ї d̈.
…She likes it too much.
I turned my eyes away from her, who was still smiling foolishly.
‘Easy.’
Unfortunately, we didn’t talk about personal matters during the call.
How could we share intimate stories when we had only known each other for a short time?
Although my conscience pricked me, since it was a fact that Claire trusted Milina, I decided to be confident.
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Claire should rather be grateful that I had spread a lubricant for free so that her relationship with her subordinate would be smooth.
“I’ve brought him, Director.”
As the car door opened, the air from inside flowed out, carrying a captivating scent.
Claire was riding in the back seat.
“Welcome.”
Claire welcomed me with a gentle smile.
W.ѐ b n о̂_vеl Еn̆u mа̃
She was in a splendid dress that made the dark interior of the limousine seem bright.
However, under the presence created by her picturesque features, the splendor of the dress was muted, giving a rather demure impression.
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“Please sit.”
I sat facing Claire.
The plush seats were no different from those of a luxury car on Earth.
The ride was so stable that I could hardly feel any shaking.
Е̊n u m̈а.іď
“You look well. Your expression is good.”
If before there was a darkness and sharpness in her expression that she couldn’t erase, now her complexion was bright at a glance.
Claire smiled and nodded her head readily.
“Thanks to you. I’ve been busy with the profits I gained before.”
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Is being busy a good thing?
I guess it’s because she’s a workaholic.
Е̇n ŭ mа́
I played along appropriately.
“It’s better to be busy than to be idle.”
“You know well.”
Claire was even humming a tune.
Her pupils, which were looking at the scenery passing by the window, were shining brightly.
As far as I remembered, she wasn't originally such a lively person.
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It was a sight of her retaining her liveliness thanks to things going well before she had experienced any real adversity.
“It’s known in the company as my foresight, but do you want me to correct it?”
“I don’t really care about that.”
“Thank you. It’s nice that we can communicate well.”
Anyway, how could a rumor that had already spread be reversed?
Since those who knew knew of my contribution, there was no need for me to covet even such a small credit.
Е̄n̊u mа
Claire, knowing that, must have said it after calculating everything.
‘In the long run, securing Claire’s position is also beneficial to me.’
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With that in mind, I had shared information with her and given her a chance to play an active role.
The skill of taking care of her own share like a fox was what I had hoped for.
“I heard you were going to show me the main office building.”
“Yes, since you’ll be frequenting it from now on.”
Е num а . i̇d
“What’s the intention?”
“I’ll be direct. Become my person.”
The car, which had been stopped at a signal, stopped.
Claire leaned her upper body forward, physically expressing the shortened distance.
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“I think your talents are too good to be wasted as a contract killer. I’ll provide you with as much convenience as possible. I’ll also match the salary to whatever you hope for.”
“...!”
Е̊_n um̆ å . і̄.d
Since it was something I had expected, I was not surprised.
Instead, Milina’s mouth, who was looking at me through the rearview mirror, was wide open.
Claire, who had glanced disapprovingly at Milina, who had started abruptly after not being able to come to her senses, continued to speak.
“It’s not a bad condition, is it?”
Compared to the life of a contract killer, which was like that of a mayfly, of course it was.
I could settle down stably in this city with a decent job and sufficient wealth.
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The pity was that it wasn't the life I wanted.
“I refuse.”
“...Is that so?”
Unlike me, Claire, who had not expected a refusal, paused for a moment.
“That’s unexpected. I thought you had shared the plan to get on my good side.”
“It was a long-term perspective. If you maintain a good relationship with the successor of a large corporation, there are many spoils to be had.”
Ên̄_ü m a. і́d̃
“Do you usually say that in front of the person?”
“Since I’m a talent that you’d even make a direct recruitment offer to, wouldn’t you look at me kindly?”
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Claire did not deny it.
As long as it didn't cross the line.
A confident, almost arrogant attitude, on the premise of ability, was the type of talent she wanted, rather than a lack of confidence.
“Hmm, then it’s become a bit difficult. This means I have to pay the price for the deal in a different way.”
Еn um ȧ. і d̃
The fact that she had assumed I would naturally accept it showed her pride.
Normally, that would be the case.
I was the one who was different.
“Is there something you want?”
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Claire was not a shameless entrepreneur who would take a favor and then seal her lips.
Whether it was a favor or a grudge, she returned more than she had received.
Ē n̈.ú m̀a
When the question I had been waiting for came back, I answered without hesitation.
“I’d like to maintain a good relationship in the future. To the extent that you consider me a priority when requesting a request.”
“Of course. There’s no reason to turn away a skilled contract killer.”
“And one more thing.”
This was the main point I had thought of after talking to her on the phone yesterday.
“I’d like to see the factory.”
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“...The factory?”
At the unexpected story, Claire twitched one eyebrow as if she didn't understand.
***
“Is this really all you want?”
“This is enough.”
Claire, who had heard my story, changed her destination and headed to District 8.
Е ñ u m̄_а̄.i̊ d
Although it was a factory, since the one I was looking for was a special factory, it was located in District 8, the opposite of the industrial zone, District 10.
“You really don’t regret it?”
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“Yes. Shall I write a memorandum?”
“That’s not it.”
Claire asked me again and again.
It was an expression of her opinion that she couldn't understand it from her point of view.
Ѐň.umа̄
“There’s really nothing special here.”
Ignoring the muttering Claire, I opened the door.
Inside, the scene I had expected unfolded.
“Our second cultivation factory boasts a stable supply with excellent quality compared to other companies…”
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The factory manager, who had been notified of the sudden visit, seemed to think this was his chance and chattered endlessly next to Claire.
I ignored him and looked around.
Е̇n̊ù m а. іd
Green waves rippled over the land, which was divided into sections.
It was a large corporation’s plant cultivation factory.
The World Tree, which had been quiet, perked up its leaves and then soon drooped.
[The World Tree is disappointed.]
My feelings were no different.
‘I had a rough idea from the quality of the products sold in the market.’
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There were no spirits here either.
The various plants I had grown in my own vegetable garden were more lively and pleasing to the eye.
‘Even with the technology of a large corporation, artificial nature restoration is impossible.’
Seeing that the yield was not small, the technology was there.
However, they had not solved the fundamental problem of devastation due to the absence of spirits.
‘It’s a pity.’
Еn̊ ū m а
Well, it was a quest that involved my return.
It was unlikely that things would be solved so easily.
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If that were the case, I would have achieved my gameplay goal early on before I was possessed.
‘Still, since I’m here, shall I give them a hint?’
[The World Tree responds to your will.]
I used the spirits to bless the area.
E n̆ um̊ а̃
It was a wide-ranging exercise of the skill that had made the plants in the vegetable garden grow rapidly.
Although it wouldn't have as dramatic an effect as then, it could guarantee a stronger growth than before.
“This should be enough.”
“Already?”
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It hadn't been long since I had arrived.
Claire, as well as the factory manager who had missed the opportunity to look good to his superior, had a strange expression.
Ӗ n u m̈ӑ
“Ah, one more thing.”
“Of course. What is it?”
“Collect data carefully until the next harvest.”
“……”
Claire now had the look of someone seeing a complete eccentric.
I, having achieved my purpose, didn't care.
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