So I'm a Snake, Who Cares?

Chapter 292 The Duel Letter (1)

By instigating or bribing some Nord people.

Terrorizing the Academy's Solarian attended by even the king.

There were many things to gain from this operation.

Sending the Third Prince to the Empire instead of the Second Prince was actually secondary.

More important than that was starting a war.

'To the north, let's bring down the iron hammer of revenge on the Nord people!'

The kingdom's people would be enraged by this Nord terrorism.

The spark ignited in their hearts would become the kingdom's strength.

They would expand military expenditure and raise troops.

The operation had already succeeded.

There was no reason to be discovered. All the Nord people here would be killed anyway.

A few blabbermouths wouldn't overturn the situation.

Who could do anything about what the Chancellor, Court Count, and King had conspired together?

However, every operation needs executors.

While three were the planners, they needed people to directly carry out those vicious acts.

And they needed very reliable and loyal ones at that.

Naturally, none were more suitable than the Royal Intelligence Bureau.

This was the plan built up by the swallows of the Swallow's Nest, bringing twigs in their beaks.

And the practical manager of this operation was 'Ashton', a man who had earned the trust of the Intelligence Bureau Director.

Ashton was disguised as an audience member here.

And he saw an amazing sight.

Giant vines wrapping around a gorilla.

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And the 'green giant' whose body was made of vines.

'This is, from somewhere...'

He felt déjà vu.

Though he should have never seen such a monster before, why did he feel déjà vu?

And when it took down the Iron Lion Knights' Vice Commander.

"Huh, huuk!"

Ashton was shocked in a way unbefitting an intelligence agent.

It wasn't just shock at the Vice Commander dying instantly.

No, while that was shocking enough, there was something even more shocking.

When the vines unwound and wrapped around the Vice Commander.

By chance, from Ashton's seated angle, he glimpsed inside.

Sharp observation is a basic qualification for intelligence agents.

Thanks to luck and training, Ashton clearly witnessed.

A small, pitch-black snake leaping at the Vice Commander from between the vines.

He realized the source of his déjà vu.

'That's definitely...'

Once, there was a major incident that shook the Intelligence Bureau.

The monster wave that started from the great forest.

It had torn through the kingdom and killed Hero Martein.

The giant tree snake that commanded everyone at the front of that monster wave.

And on top of its head was a small black snake that seemed to control everything.

"The, the Black Snake King!"

Could it be that the Black Snake King, thought to have disappeared to the Empire, remained in the kingdom?

And of all places, appearing here. Why!

This was something that needed to be reported to the Director immediately.

His head was spinning.

He had to consider various possibilities.

'Did I see the vines wrong?'

That possibility certainly existed.

Why would a monster that could be classified as high-risk, with the potential to become a 'disaster', suddenly appear here?

Vines and snakes are similar enough in form to be mistaken.

The Black Snake King probably had the ability to control other monsters.

Such an extraordinary monster couldn't be common...

"Kuhooo!"

But as soon as the green giant roared.

All other monsters stopped at once.

'This is definitely the Black Snake King's ability.'

It must be the Black Snake King.

Report, he needed to report this.

Ashton's head was filled with that thought.

The professors gathered to break open an escape route.

The Nord people were subdued more easily than expected, reducing casualties.

Moreover, at some point the green giant collapsed into just a pile of vines.

Mystery, everything was a mystery.

Although the plan devised by the Intelligence Bureau and King had ultimately succeeded, Ashton's heart was uneasy.

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[?Breaking News? Great Bloodshed at the Academy! Kingdom Invaded!]

The entire kingdom trembled with anger.

This year's Solarian was a hot topic as two princes were participating.

Since His Majesty the King decided to attend the Solarian to watch the struggle of his wise princes, it was no different from a festival for the entire kingdom.

But in the middle of this festival, cold oil was poured.

No, not just that, they threw a spark on that cold oil, causing bright flames to soar high.

Those wicked Nord people committed acts of terrorism.

It's well known that northern cities are groaning under Nord raids.

Yet they had the audacity to demand land and resources while committing terrorism in Solion Impel, the kingdom's heart.

As a result of this heinous act, there are currently 23 deaths and 84 injuries.

His Majesty stated he would "extract payment a hundredfold."

It seems the Northern Army will be reorganized to seriously pressure the Nord people.

Among those likely to be appointed as Northern Army Commander, first is Gunter Frihansen...

...(omitted)

However, flowers bloom even in flames.

A hero was born in this terrible terrorist situation.

The protagonist is Professor Obern Grimoire, the genius produced by the kingdom whom this reporter has mentioned in several articles.

Though some unreasonable people have attempted to slander him several times, it's already well known that Chancellor Balanyar recognized his talent and appointed him as professor. This time, they say he showed outstanding performance in the Solarian tragedy.

According to testimony from Ms. N, a highly reliable source within Emerald School, Chancellor Balanyar already considers Professor Obern as his rival or successor.

Currently, after the death of Marquis Martein, one seat among the 8 Heroes remains vacant.

This reporter declares there is no better candidate for the new hero than Professor Obern Grimoire...

?From Daily Impel, Reporter Baumet Raiters?

==

Obern, sitting in the waiting room, crumpled the gossip magazine.

Despite having "Daily" in its name, it's actually a weekly magazine published once a week, quite a baseless gossip rag.

'Highly reliable source Ms. N. Must be Nemi Raiters?'

This must be the only reporter who would call his own daughter an information source.

Though Obern was truly grateful when he wrote articles calling him a genius before, now he feels like he could die hating him.