When I Opened My Eyes, I Was in the Middle of the Battlefield

The center of Geneva, where major buildings such as Switzerland, the United Nations Geneva office, WHO (World Health Organization), and the US legation are concentrated.

Several bulletproof cars moved along the neat road with flower beds and lawns.

The destination is the U.S. Department of State’s Office for Europe.

The Marines who were guarding the barricades and barriers at the front gate were alerted, but for a moment, they hesitated after checking the small American flag attached to the vehicle.

After that, the car stops and the familiar US passport and ID card come out from the driver’s seat for a while.

The Marine who was checking hesitated.

“… … !”

He flinched and ran straight to the dispatched agent of the DSS (Diplomatic Security Service) affiliated with the Department of State, who was in charge.

The ID from the car was from the State Department.

It is also part of the audit team.

Upon hearing the news, a dispatched member of the DSS approached the car and immediately smiled.

It was because I saw a familiar face in the passenger seat.

“oh! Anderson?! How is it… … .”

It was nice to be friends, but Robert’s attitude was a bit heavy.

“I’m sorry for you, but I came here because I had something to do on a non-regular audit mission. Please clean this up, or I might have to go in noisily.”

“Ah, I see. Come on, put it away. Open the entrance right now!”

At the words of the DSS agent, the Marines opened the door, and three black vehicles entered one after another.

Then, all at once in front of the building, they got off and entered.

Same goes for Robert.

“after… … .”

As he entered the building, he let out a sigh.

It was because I was nervous.

This position was also made very difficult.

It took more than a month of hard work, and it took that much time to get permission.

If the opponent was a low-level employee, it would have been faster, but it could not be helped because it was Walter Grayson, the European Directorate under the Undersecretary for Political Affairs.

Fortunately, the suspect was not the CIA outside the State Department or the Department of Homeland Security.

If it had been at the executive level of another organization, it would have been impossible to obtain permission for audit even after a year, not a month.

Of course, I didn’t just get this permission.

There was a price.

responsibility right away.

If this all ended in a simple situation, and no evidence or witnesses were obtained, there was a possibility that Robert would resign from the Foreign Cooperation Agency.

Worst case scenario, that means you may have to retire in your mid-40s.

Of course that didn’t happen.

It was possible to secure evidence for minimal information leakage or internal communication, and furthermore, there was room to secure more important data.

The latest attack on Kangtae.

‘… National terrorism.’

It’s been a while since Kangtae became an American, but the important thing wasn’t the deadline or the date.

The fact that you are already an American.

It was clear that Walter would go to prison if the data came out that he had bought it.

Of course, there is a possibility that a similar black operation could have been reviewed or carried out somewhere, but that was the work of the relevant department.

It was not the job of the European Secretariat under the Vice-Minister for Political Affairs.

That, too, is an arbitrary act without permission.

It was over as soon as it was discovered.

If it was as Robert expected, it was clear that it would go that way.

It was because, as a result of having searched everything related to Walter with all means for the past month, all related materials were directed there.

‘Grayson… This guy is definitely a traitor.’

Although there was no direct physical evidence, the suspicion of information leakage was very clear, and there was a possibility that compensation was received in relation to it.

What was still revealed was just a narrow line, but there must have been more hidden.

His name wasn’t on the list for nothing.

‘Bastard, how dare you… … .’

By the time Robert thinks of Kang-tae, whom he regards as an asymmetric strategic resource at this point.

Before I knew it, I reached the office of the director of the European Secretariat.

Without knocking, Robert immediately turned the doorknob.

And as soon as he entered, he looked at Walter, who was sitting in his seat, and said as if proclaiming:

“Chief Grayson, unlock all archives, including digital ones, and step down.”

“… … .”

Walter hesitated for a moment, but soon opened his mouth in a natural manner.

“I travel a lot, but… It seems that he came to know that I was in the office.”

“I’m not here to talk, move quickly.”

Then Robert called his men inside.

take the things

Walter smiled and turned his gaze to the piece of paper in Robert’s hand.

“Anyway, let’s check the paperwork. I brought it, so why not take a look?”

“Let’s see.”

Robert gave a brief reply, holding out the papers, and that was when Walter accepted them.

His eyes narrowed.

[…] Circumstances of confidential external leakage.]

In an instant, my mind flashed like a thunderbolt.

Because I know what that sentence means.

‘It looks like Kang Tae-ri’s information leaked.’

Obviously, he had leaked his performance and personal information.

But that’s it.

I didn’t receive anything as a reward, and I didn’t even show it.

For a moment, a bitter smile forms on your lips.

Moving his gaze into the chaotic room, Walter opened his mouth.

“Are you serious? You’re coming here for just this reason? Did the Vice Minister of Armed Forces allow this?”

“Then did you forge the documents?”

Robert took the word hard.

However, as Walter said, this was not the only thing that allowed the search and seizure.

He even talked about terrorism against his own people, which he had inferred only in his imagination.

Of course, since it was a matter that could not be written in the report, all I had to do was add words, but even so, the vice minister of military affairs did not listen, so I was able to get a signature.

That was one of the reasons I came.

As long as it’s a really difficult position, to reduce mistakes that will happen.

Most of all, the opponent was Walter, the assistant secretary.

He was someone who could put pressure on practitioners, so he had to be confident in order to stop it.

While Robert’s eyes were shining like that.

“ha ha ha… How are you going to deal with things that have spread this far… Are you sure you are?”

Walter got up from his seat and asked with a smile.

The inside was hot, but he reacted calmly.

It wasn’t because of his seniority or personality.

There was a corner to believe.

Specifically, the person who did all this on his behalf, an executive at G&G Corp headquarters.

He was going to overthrow everything.

After all, Walter had done nothing.

I just passed on a little bit of information.

He was responsible for spreading Kang-tae’s achievements and personal information to foreign intelligence agencies, as well as the shootings that took place near the airport.

Of course, there was nothing to lose.

Even if everything was revealed, all he would receive was a light punishment.

It wouldn’t be an intentional leak of information, it would be enough if it was driven to mismanagement.

Nevertheless, Walter scooped Robert up.

“Think carefully. Why did I, the head of the European Secretariat, do that because I regretted it?”

“I realized it while doing this job… There are many things in the world that I cannot understand by my standards. So I don’t look for reasons like ‘why’.”

After speaking, Robert went directly to the desk.

At the same time, Walter asked again.

“So it’s not the reason… Do you believe the information you hear? How sure are you?”

“You will know when the audit results come out.”

“How can someone who has become the director give such an ignorant answer?”

Walter deliberately scratched Robert’s temper.

Even muttering to himself that this is why he is not from the field.

But Robert did his best in silence.

There was no reply.

Walter’s eyes narrowed again.

‘I’m not the one to be shaken… … .’

Even if he died here, Robert didn’t seem like a human being who would say anything nonsense.

He seemed to come from a hard field job.

In the meantime, the inside of Walter, who was startled as if struck by lightning, was burning black before he knew it.

It was different from having a corner to believe in.

Because no matter how you think about it, it makes no sense.

‘How the hell did you find out… … ?’

Even if you grasp the circumstances of the information leak, there is obviously a limit.

If the line of the dragon was expanded to include the business cooperation organization, the number of subjects to be investigated could be calculated to be almost 1,000 or more.

Reduced by hundreds.

But Robert picked himself up there and ran.

Seeing that he even received approval from his superiors, it was clear that he had come prepared for discipline.

In other words, it means that he did not simply know the circumstances.

It was the sound of certainty.

However, no matter how much he thought about it, he had no reason to be the object of his appreciation.

‘Even if we investigated this case, we should have robbed G&G headquarters first, not me, and it can’t be dealt with so quickly… … .’

The shootout was also said to be held for the second time today.

It’s either ongoing or never even started.

But, Robert was in this room.

In the midst of it, Walter’s head was bubbling with humiliation.

Because no matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure it out.

Why did you become a target?

‘This is enough unless someone told me my name… … .’

It’s impossible, but I couldn’t think of any other reason.

Judging by Robert’s attitude, it didn’t seem like it was going to go easily.

I’m going to find the evidence like a dog and make you receive a light punishment.

Even if it wasn’t, it was sure to be very cumbersome for a while, and it would be difficult to escape doubt even after that.

It seemed that Robert had identified himself as the culprit.

In other words, even if things didn’t go seriously, it was certain that everything would turn out very uncomfortable.

Eventually, a shallow sigh escaped Walter’s lips.

“under… … .”

* * *

After handing over the shootout on the road to the follow-up agent, he got back into the car and left the scene.

Around the time I wondered if it could end like this.

A phone call came in.

I thought of the person in charge, Lily Morgan, but the caller was an unusual number.

But I didn’t have to worry about who it was.

The cell phone I took out was given to me by the Foreign Cooperation Bureau, and it was because only two people contacted me.

‘If it wasn’t for Lily… … .’

There was only one person, Robert.

“hello?”

When I answered the phone, the expected voice came through.

– Mr. Lee, I’ve heard the work done. thank you for your effort.

“It wasn’t a big deal, I didn’t do it alone, so… … .”

While answering, Robert’s voice crossed over with a sound that somehow sounded like a sigh.

-The name Lee said… Unfortunately, it seems difficult to deal with right now.

“yes?”

Clearly, he was a man full of will until the conversation in the car.

I wondered if Walter had run away, but an explanation quickly followed before I could ask.

-I thought it was clear, but that was my mistake. He seemed to be one step ahead of me. Not exactly him, but someone else involved with him seems likely to take the blame.

“… Then how will it be dealt with?”

-I haven’t been able to properly audit it yet… I don’t think there will be any lethal evidence against him. If you do well, you will receive a light punishment for poor management. Salary reduction, probation, or waiting list… Anything beyond that is difficult.

“ah… … .”

It seemed that I had too much confidence in Robert’s abilities, and at the same time, I looked down on Walter.

If you think about it, he wasn’t caught until he supported terrorism in the US mainland.

He probably took a step out of Robert’s trap as well.

-Still, I’m looking for connections with other places, so if there’s a place where information has flowed, I’ll be able to find it. And Grayson won’t be able to repeat the same thing right now. Because you know I’m paying attention… … .

“It’s a bit unfortunate. Is the director all right?”

-Since we found the mismanagement, there will be no damage to the foreign cooperation department or to me. It’s a shame we couldn’t catch him, but we’ll keep an eye on Grayson here. If it doesn’t work… Don’t worry, I’ll finish it with blood on my hands.

“yes?!”

– So that’s what I’m saying… … .

Robert’s words continued as I was surprised.

-We try to support your operation as early as possible.

“If it’s an operation… … .”

-This is a camouflage mission in G&G. Work will continue. There are still many targets of foreign cooperation countries. I’m probably going to Africa. Do you have a support team you want? If you’re in good sync, we’ll be deploying that team as well.

As expected, it is flowing with an unexpected development, so please slow down for a while.

Come to your senses and answer before it’s too late.

“Ah, the Andrei Morus team from Eastern Europe.”

They had previously met briefly at a hotel in Camarnia to take over the UN OCHA investigation team.

And it was a good team that was often helpful in the game.

-Andrei Morusra… How do you know each other?

“I saw it at the Camarnia Hotel.”

-At the hotel… … ?

“Yeah, what… I had a little conversation with him, and he seemed like a nice person.”

– Well, I’ll get it right away.

After answering as if tidying up for a while.

Robert’s low voice continued.

-Then, I wish you a successful and safe mission in Africa.

“Ah, yes. The director is also doing well.”

-That’s how it should be, to see the results you’re going to make… Then I’ll hang up.

The phone is disconnected.

Jake, who was driving at the same time, glanced at me briefly.

“what’s the matter?”

I answered while looking at my cell phone that was turned off.

“I think I will go to Africa.”