How to Survive as a Genius Spy in the Game

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.

Moreover, she showed a slightly hesitant appearance in front of the door. While I was wondering, Rina knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

“Carlyn.”

“Yeah.”

Although Rina’s mental wall had crumbled, it was rare for her to initiate conversation.

As I looked at her, Rina glanced at me. Thinking she might dislike being rushed, I waited calmly.

“…I have a favor to ask.”

“What is it? Speak comfortably.”

“Train me too.”

“Train? Why so suddenly?”

Honestly, I was taken aback. The content was too out of the blue. And Rina wasn’t bad in terms of skill.

Though raised as a thief, she had the basics, after all.

She’s below Namir but a notch above Aron or Jofor. And she hadn’t neglected her training on her own.

“I think I need to learn more.”

“Were you inspired by watching the kids?”

Well, the kids’ growth rate has been frighteningly fast lately. But Rina hastily nodded as if she found the reason in my words.

“Oh, yes. That’s why.”

It seems I made her change her words by mentioning it first. I couldn’t shake off a suspicious feeling.

It’s not that learning is suspicious, but more of a personal curiosity? Why did she suddenly want to become stronger?

For a moment, I thought I knew the answer. It’s just a guess, but Rina seemed to be showing interest in Denif.

I’m not sure how deep it is, but it seemed to be because of that.

I could feel Rina’s gaze every time Denif begged me for a sparring match.

But if that’s the intention, wouldn’t it be better to ask Denif?

“How about asking Denif to teach you?”

“Huh? Um?”

She looked slightly surprised.

“I’m a bit busy with various things, so it’s hard for me to teach regularly at set times.”

“Well, that’s true, but…”

Rina trailed off and slightly averted her gaze.

“Aron and Jofor, and even Namir. Denif is too busy. I don’t want to bother him.”

I could roughly understand her feelings. I’m looking after the kids too, but lately Denif has been in charge of their education.

She probably didn’t want to annoy and be disliked by someone she might have feelings for.

“Alright then. I’ll watch over you a bit when I have time.”

Actually, I don’t think Rina can attract Denif’s attention even if I train her.

Denif wants to face opponents at least at his own level. Denif’s growth rate will be much faster than Rina’s.

Still, there’s no reason to stop a companion who wants to grow. Whatever the motivation for wanting to grow, it can be utilized in a good way.

I have no intention of doing anything about the relationship between the two. People live their own lives.

“Thank you!”

Rina smiled with a bright face. It was a noticeable change for someone who rarely shows emotion.

Now there was nothing else to talk about. There was still some time left, though.

“Well, since it’s come to this, shall we leave a little early?”

“Yes!”

***

The core of my plan is to pour oil on the anger that has formed inside the Second Prince and set it on fire.

Actually, if you look at it that way, targeting the Second Prince directly might seem like the fastest method, but this is not a good choice.

First of all, targeting the Second Prince who resides in the imperial palace is not an easy task. There’s quite a bit of risk.

Of course, unlike Erendil, the princes used to roam outside the palace.

Whether to meet women or to fulfill their base desires. But after the terrorist attack, the frequency has decreased quite a bit.

I could wait for that time, but rashly targeting the Second Prince would make him suspicious too.

‘The Second Prince is the most cunning among the princes, after all.’

Even if the First Prince is stupid, he has people under him, so he would think they wouldn’t approach so carelessly.

In other words, it means that preparatory work is needed before pouring that oil.

I intended to make the nobles under him talk about some strange signs.

For instance, like what I’m trying to do today.

After making them feel something strange and raising their vigilance, I plan to intentionally connect it to the First Prince’s side.

Of course, I’ll have to investigate the First Prince’s side too, but that’s not a big problem.

‘It was really difficult when I was playing the game.’

I’ve meddled between nobles before, but targeting princes was rare.

Originally, even though the princes themselves were incompetent, there were many capable people around them.

Whether in strength or intelligence.

Actually, my character has never reached my current level, so that’s why.

Apart from that, I have other weapons too. The truth about their abnormal sexual desires or their birth is one of them.

But it’s not good to use this now.

All newspapers published in the empire are reviewed by the imperial family. It’s not easy to reveal such information when you have to show evidence all at once.

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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