19. Territory

Monday, December 14th.

Mondays are always busy since they’re weekdays. Of course, sometimes weekends turn out to be busier depending on what comes up, but for me, work tends to pile up more during the week.

It was just past lunchtime when I finally arrived at the mansion on the artificial island and settled in for a brief rest.@@novelbin@@

“Master, as of today, Lee Na-eun has been appointed as Chief Prosecutor of the Special Investigations Division.”

“Oh, right. Today was the day. Which district prosecution office is it?”

“Namdong District Prosecutor’s Office.”

“Ha. Everyone’s gathering in Namdong District, huh? Is it a coincidence?”

“I don’t think it’s… a coincidence.”

“I was planning to get rid of the current Prosecutor General, but… they’re sharper than I expected.”

At first, when they tried to obstruct Lee Na-eun’s special investigations or resist my intentions, I thought about removing them altogether. But after some time, they started to soften up, leaning slightly toward my side.

“Still, that’s not enough. There needs to be impact. Something impactful.”

It wasn’t just about the Prosecutor General being uncooperative.

I was planning to nominate a new candidate, have them installed as the Prosecutor General, and once the Permanent Special Investigation Office was established, transition them into leading that office.

Considering such a grand scheme, this wasn’t something I could just let slide lightly.

“Have the new candidates been shortlisted?”

“Yes. The strategy team has recommended four individuals.”

“Let me see.”

Soo-ah handed me the documents, and I began reading through them.

* Bzzzt.

* “This is Seo Ah-ram, Master.”

“Ah, it’s been a while.”

* “I apologize for not contacting you sooner.”

“Forget that. Since you’re calling, I assume the test is over. Did you pass?”

* “…Yes. I passed.”

* “Thank you, Master.”

“My judgment is always spot on.”

* “There’s still the training process and some personal matters to handle. I’ll be formally assigned in January, after the new year.”

* “Yes. I’ll formally report to you soon.”

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