Chapter 37
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Chapter 37
While feeding, a rush of Gamma's unfairness, anger, and frustration flooded in, but... Well, it doesn't matter now.
'Concealment was the bloodline's ability. Does that mean mental manipulation is an innate skill?'
The reason for not detecting Gamma's presence, the superior secrecy of the barrier, was thanks to this "concealment."
'Good, isn't it? It's the best in the current situation.'
Now that I could better hide my own energy, I could more securely conceal being a vampire.
Even if someone stronger than me came along, they wouldn't easily figure out my true identity.
It would be useful for both stealth and assassination positions.
'Above all, being able to conceal traces of kin consumption is significant.'
Vampires are sensitive to blood.
Didn't Gamma immediately sense Heinz's blood scent and approach?
But if traces of consuming kin remained, I would likely be attacked even before a conversation could take place.
- Name: Heinz 2nd
- Species: Vampire (Pureblood)
- Common Traits: "Mind Hub," "Persona," "Enlightenment Index"
- Individual Traits: "Blood Kin (Pureblood)," "Hybrid Evolution," "Acceleration," "Regeneration," "Blood Magic," "Penetration," "Concealment"
- Notable Information: Through the blood of a vampire from another dimension, the internal vampire factor underwent multiple evolutions. All physical abilities, magical techniques, and skills have significantly grown. Due to the influence of "Mind Hub," there is no mental contamination.
Unfortunately, I couldn't immediately become a true vampire.
Perhaps qualitatively, I had grown significantly, but the absolute quantity of the vampire factor was insufficient.
Still, my combat capabilities would not lag far behind a true vampire.
While Heinz was sorting out what he had gained, Hans was attempting necromancy at the location where the vampires had died.
Necromancy involved summoning the souls of the deceased, a dark magic.
It was a regrettable but necessary method to gather information.L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on Ñøv€l--B1n.
[Grrrr... What nonsense is this? Kin consumption... Strength... My origin... Grrrr...]
[I don't want to die like this. How long do I have to hide and live? Strength.]
The reason Hans had not used necromancy much before was this.
Spirits could only engage in fragmented thoughts, such as strong memories or final resentments.
The more negative emotions left in the thoughts, the larger the attachment of the soul, eventually becoming an evil spirit.
Getting information from these spirits was not an easy task.
It's easier and more certain to directly probe the brain to read memories.
[That extreme, kek! To gain... power. Research, research!]
Of course, it was difficult but not impossible.
Hans induced the direction of thought by inflicting appropriate pain on Gamma's spirit using dark magic, leading to the desired information.
[Kehk... Research, cooperation. Support... techniques of the Cheonhwehoe! Promise... Beta...]
All summoned spirits were interrogated, but for this incident, Gamma seemed to be in charge, and the others knew very little.
They followed his will for the sake of power.
The influence of covertly used mental manipulation was likely there.
[Rather, is it the Abyssal Conclave(Cheonhwehoe) again? Supporting the militant faction of the Blood Covenant with technology, but for what gain?]
Hans tried to further interrogate Gamma, but there was no more information on that matter.
It seemed like a promise of cooperation in exchange for support, and detailed conversations hadn't taken place yet.
[Is this 'Beta'... his superior? Seems like there's a limit to how far the line extends. Well, considering the scale, it's unlikely that a guy of this level would act alone.]
He would be one of the leaders of the Blood Covenant's militant faction.
If there's a rational deduction for an 'Alpha,' there might be an association with him as well.
'I'll find out from now on.'
Heinz entered the corner of the room where the unconscious Jinsol had been moved.
She still hadn't regained consciousness, lying there.
"But this room...?"
Heinz looked around with an uneasy expression.
The room was cluttered with various occult elements – magic circles drawn in blood, skulls with gold-pattern engravings, and all sorts of colorful trinkets.
It was beyond Heinz's ability to grasp that some aspects of blood magic were included.
[Oh-ho, this is a new discovery.]
Of course, this did not apply to Hans.
As Hans entered the room, he admired his surroundings.
The remnants of dark magic used throughout the room were dissected through "Vile Wisdom" and analyzed with "Forbidden Knowledge."
However, there wasn't just one or two other practices associated with dark magic in this place.
[Sorcery and curses... is this 'Ein Soph Aur' from the Kabbalah? And they've used Qimen Formation as well. There are quite a few systems I'm not familiar with. To weave together so many magical practices...]
While Hans was an expert in dark magic, his expertise had reached such an extreme that his perception of magic itself was different.
For some reason, she seemed oddly unagitated.
Most of the emotions were close to hostility, but either way, this woman was a crucial figure for approaching the blood alliance.
She appeared quite capable, and as long as she moved according to my intentions, it would be more than satisfactory.
Whoosh!
Clatter, clatter!
Outside the room, undead following Hans's orders noisily ransacked the interior.
'Hmm, waking her up here would be difficult, huh?'
Heinz, with clenched fists, looked down at her.
Tied into a ponytail, her long, black hair scattered on the floor, pale and transparent skin contrasting with crimson lips and long eyelashes – every element blended with the inhuman charm of a vampire, radiating overwhelming beauty.
'Alright, let's go with the concept of a knight rescuing a sleeping princess.'
Heinz picked her up.
Having never lifted an adult woman before, I couldn't tell if she was light or heavy, but under my overwhelming strength, it felt incredibly light.
'More importantly, where would be a good stage...'
Of course, creating a scenario was a priority, but for now...
***
"Hnng!"
With a peculiar groan, Jinsol's eyes blinked open.
Knowing through "Penetration" that she was slowly waking up, Heinz, with a mask on, casually looked at the adjacent seat.
"Now you're finally awake."
Vroom—
A sleek sports car smoothly raced down the road. It was the new steed generously donated by Gamma to Heinz.
"Um... What happened here...?"
Confused, Jinsol looked around the driver's seat at Heinz, who was driving, and then examined the interior of the vehicle before starting to inspect her own body.
Except for minor wear and tear due to the battle, there was nothing wrong.
"I thought I died without a chance to move... Uh, you're the one who was there earlier, right? Do you know what happened?"
Unlike her interaction with Gamma, Jinsol now displayed a significantly polite attitude.
"Well, I was lucky. Seized an opportunity and swiftly got out. Looking at the situation, it seems you're a victim too, so I brought you along."
"Luck? In that situation?... Could you elaborate a bit more?"
Jinsol asked cautiously, slightly furrowing her brow.
After all, having experienced the situation firsthand, this simple explanation might not convince her.
"Hahoe mask, have you heard of it?"
"Hahoe mask... Yes, I've heard of it. It's said to attack not only criminals but also organizations. Could it be...?"
"Yes, Hahoe mask appeared there," Heinz calmly continued, weaving a fabricated tale.
The chaos caused by Hahoe mask's sudden attack had thrown their base into disarray.
Taking advantage of their fierce clash, Heinz seized the opportunity, securing the unconscious Jinsol and making a swift escape.
In the process, he fortuitously used Gamma's stolen car keys for a seamless getaway.
"Wow, you really had incredible luck," she murmured in a dazed voice.
Despite her expression, Heinz confidently nodded.
"Uh, but who's that person...? No! I mean, thank you! It must have been challenging to escape alone amid all that chaos, let alone going out of your way to rescue me."
The initial confusion in her mind, just after waking up, seemed to have cleared up somewhat.
She bowed her head, expressing gratitude for the unexpected rescue.
"I'm sorry. My mind was a mess, and I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Jinsol, affiliated with the Blood Alliance. I'm a level 6 from Nokternia, and we discovered evidence that the Wolfpack, including Doo Hansu's gang, kidnapped our crew members..."
As she earnestly explained, she suddenly paused.
After a moment of hesitation, she continued, stumbling over her words.
"So, I... Um, well, went to confront them because my close colleagues said they would help. Although we were in different crews, we belonged to the same moderate faction. But then... Yeah, it turned out like this."
Jinsol concluded her shaky explanation, lowering her head.
It was evident that being betrayed by those she considered comrades was a significant shock.
Uncertain of what comforting words to offer, I silently observed the surroundings, maintaining a thoughtful silence.
"That's how it happened! Still, I'm grateful for getting out of there safely! We exposed the traitors, and we've identified that scoundrel's plot. They say hardships lead to good fortune, right?"
She tried to lighten the mood with forced cheerfulness.
She went on to share her optimistic views, claiming that reporting to higher-ups and dealing with those connected to that scoundrel would bring an end to their troubles.
'Well, I wonder if it'll be resolved so easily.'
Considering the scale of the issue, it seemed like even the upper echelons of the hardliners were involved.
Raising the issue might only lead to internal strife, not a peaceful resolution.
'Of course, I won't just let it slide.'
After all, an intact organization was preferable for my consumption.
'Overthrow the hardliner leadership, seize control of the Blood Alliance led by the moderates.'
The first step toward that happy ending would be using Jinsol.
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Chapter 37
While feeding, a rush of Gamma's unfairness, anger, and frustration flooded in, but... Well, it doesn't matter now.
'Concealment was the bloodline's ability. Does that mean mental manipulation is an innate skill?'
The reason for not detecting Gamma's presence, the superior secrecy of the barrier, was thanks to this "concealment."
'Good, isn't it? It's the best in the current situation.'
Now that I could better hide my own energy, I could more securely conceal being a vampire.
Even if someone stronger than me came along, they wouldn't easily figure out my true identity.
It would be useful for both stealth and assassination positions.
'Above all, being able to conceal traces of kin consumption is significant.'
Vampires are sensitive to blood.
Didn't Gamma immediately sense Heinz's blood scent and approach?
But if traces of consuming kin remained, I would likely be attacked even before a conversation could take place.
- Name: Heinz 2nd
- Species: Vampire (Pureblood)
- Common Traits: "Mind Hub," "Persona," "Enlightenment Index"
- Individual Traits: "Blood Kin (Pureblood)," "Hybrid Evolution," "Acceleration," "Regeneration," "Blood Magic," "Penetration," "Concealment"
- Notable Information: Through the blood of a vampire from another dimension, the internal vampire factor underwent multiple evolutions. All physical abilities, magical techniques, and skills have significantly grown. Due to the influence of "Mind Hub," there is no mental contamination.
Unfortunately, I couldn't immediately become a true vampire.
Perhaps qualitatively, I had grown significantly, but the absolute quantity of the vampire factor was insufficient.
Still, my combat capabilities would not lag far behind a true vampire.
While Heinz was sorting out what he had gained, Hans was attempting necromancy at the location where the vampires had died.
Necromancy involved summoning the souls of the deceased, a dark magic.
It was a regrettable but necessary method to gather information.L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on Ñøv€l--B1n.
[Grrrr... What nonsense is this? Kin consumption... Strength... My origin... Grrrr...]
[I don't want to die like this. How long do I have to hide and live? Strength.]
The reason Hans had not used necromancy much before was this.
Spirits could only engage in fragmented thoughts, such as strong memories or final resentments.
The more negative emotions left in the thoughts, the larger the attachment of the soul, eventually becoming an evil spirit.
Getting information from these spirits was not an easy task.
It's easier and more certain to directly probe the brain to read memories.
[That extreme, kek! To gain... power. Research, research!]
Of course, it was difficult but not impossible.
Hans induced the direction of thought by inflicting appropriate pain on Gamma's spirit using dark magic, leading to the desired information.
[Kehk... Research, cooperation. Support... techniques of the Cheonhwehoe! Promise... Beta...]
All summoned spirits were interrogated, but for this incident, Gamma seemed to be in charge, and the others knew very little.
They followed his will for the sake of power.
The influence of covertly used mental manipulation was likely there.
[Rather, is it the Abyssal Conclave(Cheonhwehoe) again? Supporting the militant faction of the Blood Covenant with technology, but for what gain?]
Hans tried to further interrogate Gamma, but there was no more information on that matter.
It seemed like a promise of cooperation in exchange for support, and detailed conversations hadn't taken place yet.
[Is this 'Beta'... his superior? Seems like there's a limit to how far the line extends. Well, considering the scale, it's unlikely that a guy of this level would act alone.]
He would be one of the leaders of the Blood Covenant's militant faction.
If there's a rational deduction for an 'Alpha,' there might be an association with him as well.
'I'll find out from now on.'
Heinz entered the corner of the room where the unconscious Jinsol had been moved.
She still hadn't regained consciousness, lying there.
"But this room...?"
Heinz looked around with an uneasy expression.
The room was cluttered with various occult elements – magic circles drawn in blood, skulls with gold-pattern engravings, and all sorts of colorful trinkets.
It was beyond Heinz's ability to grasp that some aspects of blood magic were included.
[Oh-ho, this is a new discovery.]
Of course, this did not apply to Hans.
As Hans entered the room, he admired his surroundings.
The remnants of dark magic used throughout the room were dissected through "Vile Wisdom" and analyzed with "Forbidden Knowledge."
However, there wasn't just one or two other practices associated with dark magic in this place.
[Sorcery and curses... is this 'Ein Soph Aur' from the Kabbalah? And they've used Qimen Formation as well. There are quite a few systems I'm not familiar with. To weave together so many magical practices...]
While Hans was an expert in dark magic, his expertise had reached such an extreme that his perception of magic itself was different.
For some reason, she seemed oddly unagitated.
Most of the emotions were close to hostility, but either way, this woman was a crucial figure for approaching the blood alliance.
She appeared quite capable, and as long as she moved according to my intentions, it would be more than satisfactory.
Whoosh!
Clatter, clatter!
Outside the room, undead following Hans's orders noisily ransacked the interior.
'Hmm, waking her up here would be difficult, huh?'
Heinz, with clenched fists, looked down at her.
Tied into a ponytail, her long, black hair scattered on the floor, pale and transparent skin contrasting with crimson lips and long eyelashes – every element blended with the inhuman charm of a vampire, radiating overwhelming beauty.
'Alright, let's go with the concept of a knight rescuing a sleeping princess.'
Heinz picked her up.
Having never lifted an adult woman before, I couldn't tell if she was light or heavy, but under my overwhelming strength, it felt incredibly light.
'More importantly, where would be a good stage...'
Of course, creating a scenario was a priority, but for now...
***
"Hnng!"
With a peculiar groan, Jinsol's eyes blinked open.
Knowing through "Penetration" that she was slowly waking up, Heinz, with a mask on, casually looked at the adjacent seat.
"Now you're finally awake."
Vroom—
A sleek sports car smoothly raced down the road. It was the new steed generously donated by Gamma to Heinz.
"Um... What happened here...?"
Confused, Jinsol looked around the driver's seat at Heinz, who was driving, and then examined the interior of the vehicle before starting to inspect her own body.
Except for minor wear and tear due to the battle, there was nothing wrong.
"I thought I died without a chance to move... Uh, you're the one who was there earlier, right? Do you know what happened?"
Unlike her interaction with Gamma, Jinsol now displayed a significantly polite attitude.
"Well, I was lucky. Seized an opportunity and swiftly got out. Looking at the situation, it seems you're a victim too, so I brought you along."
"Luck? In that situation?... Could you elaborate a bit more?"
Jinsol asked cautiously, slightly furrowing her brow.
After all, having experienced the situation firsthand, this simple explanation might not convince her.
"Hahoe mask, have you heard of it?"
"Hahoe mask... Yes, I've heard of it. It's said to attack not only criminals but also organizations. Could it be...?"
"Yes, Hahoe mask appeared there," Heinz calmly continued, weaving a fabricated tale.
The chaos caused by Hahoe mask's sudden attack had thrown their base into disarray.
Taking advantage of their fierce clash, Heinz seized the opportunity, securing the unconscious Jinsol and making a swift escape.
In the process, he fortuitously used Gamma's stolen car keys for a seamless getaway.
"Wow, you really had incredible luck," she murmured in a dazed voice.
Despite her expression, Heinz confidently nodded.
"Uh, but who's that person...? No! I mean, thank you! It must have been challenging to escape alone amid all that chaos, let alone going out of your way to rescue me."
The initial confusion in her mind, just after waking up, seemed to have cleared up somewhat.
She bowed her head, expressing gratitude for the unexpected rescue.
"I'm sorry. My mind was a mess, and I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Jinsol, affiliated with the Blood Alliance. I'm a level 6 from Nokternia, and we discovered evidence that the Wolfpack, including Doo Hansu's gang, kidnapped our crew members..."
As she earnestly explained, she suddenly paused.
After a moment of hesitation, she continued, stumbling over her words.
"So, I... Um, well, went to confront them because my close colleagues said they would help. Although we were in different crews, we belonged to the same moderate faction. But then... Yeah, it turned out like this."
Jinsol concluded her shaky explanation, lowering her head.
It was evident that being betrayed by those she considered comrades was a significant shock.
Uncertain of what comforting words to offer, I silently observed the surroundings, maintaining a thoughtful silence.
"That's how it happened! Still, I'm grateful for getting out of there safely! We exposed the traitors, and we've identified that scoundrel's plot. They say hardships lead to good fortune, right?"
She tried to lighten the mood with forced cheerfulness.
She went on to share her optimistic views, claiming that reporting to higher-ups and dealing with those connected to that scoundrel would bring an end to their troubles.
'Well, I wonder if it'll be resolved so easily.'
Considering the scale of the issue, it seemed like even the upper echelons of the hardliners were involved.
Raising the issue might only lead to internal strife, not a peaceful resolution.
'Of course, I won't just let it slide.'
After all, an intact organization was preferable for my consumption.
'Overthrow the hardliner leadership, seize control of the Blood Alliance led by the moderates.'
The first step toward that happy ending would be using Jinsol.
Chapter 37While feeding, a rush of Gamma's unfairness, anger, and frustration flooded in, but... Well, it doesn't matter now.'Concealment was the bloodline's ability. Does that mean mental manipulation is an innate skill?'The reason for not detecting Gamma's presence, the superior secrecy of the barrier, was thanks to this "concealment."'Good, isn't it? It's the best in the current situation.'Now that I could better hide my own energy, I could more securely conceal being a vampire.Even if someone stronger than me came along, they wouldn't easily figure out my true identity.It would be useful for both stealth and assassination positions.'Above all, being able to conceal traces of kin consumption is significant.'Vampires are sensitive to blood.Didn't Gamma immediately sense Heinz's blood scent and approach?But if traces of consuming kin remained, I would likely be attacked even before a conversation could take place.- Name: Heinz 2nd- Species: Vampire Pureblood- Common Traits: "Mind Hub," "Persona," "Enlightenment Index"- Individual Traits: "Blood Kin Pureblood," "Hybrid Evolution," "Acceleration," "Regeneration," "Blood Magic," "Penetration," "Concealment"- Notable Information: Through the blood of a vampire from another dimension, the internal vampire factor underwent multiple evolutions. All physical abilities, magical techniques, and skills have significantly grown. Due to the influence of "Mind Hub," there is no mental contamination.Unfortunately, I couldn't immediately become a true vampire.Perhaps qualitatively, I had grown significantly, but the absolute quantity of the vampire factor was insufficient.Still, my combat capabilities would not lag far behind a true vampire.While Heinz was sorting out what he had gained, Hans was attempting necromancy at the location where the vampires had died.Necromancy involved summoning the souls of the deceased, a dark magic.It was a regrettable but necessary method to gather information.L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on Nvl--B1n.Grrrr... What nonsense is this? Kin consumption... Strength... My origin... Grrrr...I don't want to die like this. How long do I have to hide and live? Strength.The reason Hans had not used necromancy much before was this.Spirits could only engage in fragmented thoughts, such as strong memories or final resentments.The more negative emotions left in the thoughts, the larger the attachment of the soul, eventually becoming an evil spirit.Getting information from these spirits was not an easy task.It's easier and more certain to directly probe the brain to read memories.That extreme, kek! To gain... power. Research, research!Of course, it was difficult but not impossible.Hans induced the direction of thought by inflicting appropriate pain on Gamma's spirit using dark magic, leading to the desired information.Kehk... Research, cooperation. Support... techniques of the Cheonhwehoe! Promise... Beta...All summoned spirits were interrogated, but for this incident, Gamma seemed to be in charge, and the others knew very little.They followed his will for the sake of power.The influence of covertly used mental manipulation was likely there.Rather, is it the Abyssal ConclaveCheonhwehoe again? Supporting the militant faction of the Blood Covenant with technology, but for what gain?Hans tried to further interrogate Gamma, but there was no more information on that matter.It seemed like a promise of cooperation in exchange for support, and detailed conversations hadn't taken place yet.Is this 'Beta'... his superior? Seems like there's a limit to how far the line extends. Well, considering the scale, it's unlikely that a guy of this level would act alone.He would be one of the leaders of the Blood Covenant's militant faction.If there's a rational deduction for an 'Alpha,' there might be an association with him as well.'I'll find out from now on.'Heinz entered the corner of the room where the unconscious Jinsol had been moved.She still hadn't regained consciousness, lying there."But this room...?"Heinz looked around with an uneasy expression.The room was cluttered with various occult elements magic circles drawn in blood, skulls with gold-pattern engravings, and all sorts of colorful trinkets.It was beyond Heinz's ability to grasp that some aspects of blood magic were included.Oh-ho, this is a new discovery.Of course, this did not apply to Hans.As Hans entered the room, he admired his surroundings.The remnants of dark magic used throughout the room were dissected through "Vile Wisdom" and analyzed with "Forbidden Knowledge."However, there wasn't just one or two other practices associated with dark magic in this place.Sorcery and curses... is this 'Ein Soph Aur' from the Kabbalah? And they've used Qimen Formation as well. There are quite a few systems I'm not familiar with. To weave together so many magical practices...While Hans was an expert in dark magic, his expertise had reached such an extreme that his perception of magic itself was different.For some reason, she seemed oddly unagitated.Most of the emotions were close to hostility, but either way, this woman was a crucial figure for approaching the blood alliance.She appeared quite capable, and as long as she moved according to my intentions, it would be more than satisfactory.Whoosh!Clatter, clatter!Outside the room, undead following Hans's orders noisily ransacked the interior.'Hmm, waking her up here would be difficult, huh?'Heinz, with clenched fists, looked down at her.Tied into a ponytail, her long, black hair scattered on the floor, pale and transparent skin contrasting with crimson lips and long eyelashes every element blended with the inhuman charm of a vampire, radiating overwhelming beauty.'Alright, let's go with the concept of a knight rescuing a sleeping princess.'Heinz picked her up.Having never lifted an adult woman before, I couldn't tell if she was light or heavy, but under my overwhelming strength, it felt incredibly light.'More importantly, where would be a good stage...'Of course, creating a scenario was a priority, but for now...***"Hnng!"With a peculiar groan, Jinsol's eyes blinked open.Knowing through "Penetration" that she was slowly waking up, Heinz, with a mask on, casually looked at the adjacent seat."Now you're finally awake."VroomA sleek sports car smoothly raced down the road. It was the new steed generously donated by Gamma to Heinz."Um... What happened here...?"Confused, Jinsol looked around the driver's seat at Heinz, who was driving, and then examined the interior of the vehicle before starting to inspect her own body.Except for minor wear and tear due to the battle, there was nothing wrong."I thought I died without a chance to move... Uh, you're the one who was there earlier, right? Do you know what happened?"Unlike her interaction with Gamma, Jinsol now displayed a significantly polite attitude."Well, I was lucky. Seized an opportunity and swiftly got out. Looking at the situation, it seems you're a victim too, so I brought you along.""Luck? In that situation?... Could you elaborate a bit more?"Jinsol asked cautiously, slightly furrowing her brow.After all, having experienced the situation firsthand, this simple explanation might not convince her."Hahoe mask, have you heard of it?""Hahoe mask... Yes, I've heard of it. It's said to attack not only criminals but also organizations. Could it be...?""Yes, Hahoe mask appeared there," Heinz calmly continued, weaving a fabricated tale.The chaos caused by Hahoe mask's sudden attack had thrown their base into disarray.Taking advantage of their fierce clash, Heinz seized the opportunity, securing the unconscious Jinsol and making a swift escape.In the process, he fortuitously used Gamma's stolen car keys for a seamless getaway."Wow, you really had incredible luck," she murmured in a dazed voice.Despite her expression, Heinz confidently nodded."Uh, but who's that person...? No! I mean, thank you! It must have been challenging to escape alone amid all that chaos, let alone going out of your way to rescue me."The initial confusion in her mind, just after waking up, seemed to have cleared up somewhat.She bowed her head, expressing gratitude for the unexpected rescue."I'm sorry. My mind was a mess, and I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Jinsol, affiliated with the Blood Alliance. I'm a level 6 from Nokternia, and we discovered evidence that the Wolfpack, including Doo Hansu's gang, kidnapped our crew members..."As she earnestly explained, she suddenly paused.After a moment of hesitation, she continued, stumbling over her words."So, I... Um, well, went to confront them because my close colleagues said they would help. Although we were in different crews, we belonged to the same moderate faction. But then... Yeah, it turned out like this."Jinsol concluded her shaky explanation, lowering her head.It was evident that being betrayed by those she considered comrades was a significant shock.Uncertain of what comforting words to offer, I silently observed the surroundings, maintaining a thoughtful silence."That's how it happened! Still, I'm grateful for getting out of there safely! We exposed the traitors, and we've identified that scoundrel's plot. They say hardships lead to good fortune, right?"She tried to lighten the mood with forced cheerfulness.She went on to share her optimistic views, claiming that reporting to higher-ups and dealing with those connected to that scoundrel would bring an end to their troubles.'Well, I wonder if it'll be resolved so easily.'Considering the scale of the issue, it seemed like even the upper echelons of the hardliners were involved.Raising the issue might only lead to internal strife, not a peaceful resolution.'Of course, I won't just let it slide.'After all, an intact organization was preferable for my consumption.'Overthrow the hardliner leadership, seize control of the Blood Alliance led by the moderates.'The first step toward that happy ending would be using Jinsol.
