Chapter 160 – Diversion
Mafia.
When you think of the mafia, you usually think of the Italian mafia, but the Italian mafia is currently in decline.
Therefore, the ‘Red Mafia’, which symbolizes the red color of the Soviet Union, has become a symbol of the ‘Mafia’ and is gaining worldwide notoriety.
Ironically, however, the symbol of the Soviet Union, the Red Mafia, grew into a world-class criminal organization after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
There are three major reasons for this. The first is that criminal organizations have grown in the midst of the social chaos of “System collapse,” And the second is that a powerful figure who has united all these criminal organizations has emerged. And the last third is that the person who united the mafia and the current president of Russia are from the same KGB (National Security Committee).
In other words, Russia’s political world and the underworld are in a close relationship.
“Whoa…”
A factory site covered with snow.
Lee Ha-young breathed on his hand and organized the overall concept of the mafia.
It has been Lee Ha-young’s long-standing habit to organize concepts related to the problem she is facing.
This habit of hers often helped in resolving problems.
“The first president, Ivan Belin… And his three most influential successors.”
Ivan Belin.
A person who united the mafia spread across the country and reigned as the king of the underworld.
The current mafia has been divided into three major factions following his death.
One is Vladimir, whose business is human trafficking, organ trafficking, and pornography.
The other is Sergei, who is in charge of drug production and distribution.
The other is Dmitri, who is in charge of the moneylending and gambling business.
And Lee Ha-young is currently supporting Sergei, who is in charge of producing and distributing drugs.
“For Seongmin to win, he must get it.”
And when I organized the concept like this, it became clearer.
The mafia is the only criminal organization in the world that is not controlled by the government.
If you can get their power, you will be able to take advantage of the civil war between Sungmin and Mr. Choi.
You must succeed.
“But…”
But it’s not easy.
Contrary to expectations, the situation is moving too urgently.
Originally, Lee Ha-young’s plan was not such an all-out war.
“I thought we could end it with the election of the president… Damn it.”
Election of the president.
In other words, the method of determining the head of an organization through voting.
Originally, her plan was to make Sergei, whom she supports, her next president through diplomatic and political maneuvering.
So, Lee Ha-young was using her special skills to win over her voters one by one.
She was mainly collecting voters’ votes one by one, regardless of her means and methods, such as giving back money, using family relationships, finding weaknesses, or sending An Ji-yeon to assassinate her.
“Vladimir…”
However, right before the presidential election day, Vladimir turned the tables.
Convinced that he would not be elected at this rate, he took over the wife of President Ivan Bellin and arbitrarily changed the election method.
Sergei, who could not tolerate this, rebelled against Vladimir, and Dmitri, who had a relationship with the president’s daughter as a textbook, also insisted on his legitimacy, and a three-way battle broke out.
“Whoa…”
So Ha-Young Lee is rotting her head.
As her situation escalated to an all-out war, her specialties of diplomacy and dukedom had become obsolete.
However, she is still planning a trick to turn the tables.
Interests between groups and groups. If you dig into the individual and your individual desire well, you will see the way.
She has always proved her skills in this way.
“Sister.”
At that time, Ahn Ji-yeon, dressed as an undercover agent, walked over.
Currently, she is wearing black tights-based clothes that show off alluring lines.
At first glance, it looked like ‘Catwoman’.
“Are you here?”
Lee Ha-young greeted Ahn Ji-yeon with a smile.
The two went through life and death together and developed feelings similar to comradeship.
“Huh. Have you thought about it?”
“… How about you?”
“I’m okay. It’s not my job to write hair. Let your sister decide.”
At Ahn Ji-yeon’s words, Lee Ha-young smiled bitterly at her and nodded her head.
Currently, she is contemplating whether or not to put Ahn Ji-yeon in the ‘Dmitri Assassination Operation’.
And Lee Ha-young’s conclusion was on the side of ‘injecting’.
“I made up my mind. However, this operation is really dangerous. I might really die.”
“Doesn’t care. If only I could help my master.”
“… If you report this operation to Seongmin… Of course he won’t allow it. We have to venture on our own.”
“Know.”
Lee Ha-young bit her molars.
She wondered if it was a good thing to do such a thing without asking Seongmin’s permission.
However, no matter how much she thought about it, if she couldn’t win here, Sergei would have no choice but to be pushed back.
As much as Mr. Choi’s support, Vladimir’s forces are overwhelming, and he needs Dmitri’s power to defeat him, but he is still uncooperative.
Hence Dmitry’s lover. In other words, she had no choice but to plan the assassination operation of ‘Dmitri’ by enlisting Dmitri’s right-hand man, who was having an affair with the daughter of former president Ivan Belin.
“Hu-woo. Then let’s go The implementation date is tomorrow, around the time our troops arrive. Know?”
“Huh. I know.”
Lee Ha-young’s ‘Dmitri assassination plan’.
The beginning is when the troops requested from Jung Sung-min arrive tomorrow.
When the troops arrive, it is a diversionary operation in which Sergei’s gang members attack Dmitri’s gambling house, and Ahn Ji-yeon, who was in an ambush in advance, infiltrates and removes Dmitri, taking advantage of the missing troops.
“Good. As long as the strategy works… We can unite with Dmitry and drive out Vladimir.”
“Huh. It must be so.”
When Mr. Choi’s investment in Vladimir takes control of the mafia, Mr. Choi has a powerful ally.
Such a situation must be prevented.
Lee Ha-young and Ahn Ji-yeon nodded and made up their minds once again.
***
Next day.
Lee Ha-young instructed Ahn Ji-yeon to familiarize herself with the strategy.
I checked if Ahn Ji-yeon understood the operation well by familiarizing herself with the operation sign, time consumed, infiltration route, expected escort force, etc.
Soon after, Lee Ha-young nodded and ended the explanation of the operation.
“The preparations seem to go well. What about equipment?”
“I checked everything. Everything works flawlessly.”
“Good. Then…”
Lee Ha-young picked up her phone and checked the time.
There are about 3 hours left until the operation begins.
We still have about an hour of free time left.
“Hu-woo. We have about an hour left. Would you like to relax and talk over coffee?”
To relieve tension?
When Ahn Ji-yeon heard those words, she burst into laughter.
It seemed that Lee Ha-young was more nervous than he was infiltrating.
“Well, yes. This may be our last conversation.”
“Hey!”
“Keukkeuk… Kidding.”
Lee Ha-young shouted, ‘Don’t say such a negative thing,’ and went to get her coffee.
Afterwards, Lee Ha-young and Ahn Ji-yeon chatted for 50 minutes.
Mainly, when Lee Ha-young told the story of Jeong Seong-min in her college days, Ahn Ji-yeon responded.
“I will leave now. It seems that all tension has been relieved.”
Ahn Ji-yeon put on her equipment and raised her body.
Lee Ha-young also stood up with a firm expression and said to Ahn Ji-yeon.
“Be careful. Come back alive Never overdo it.”
“Huh. I’m going to put a scab on my ear.”
“…You can rebuild the strategy, but you only have one life. And above all, you… You’re Seongmin’s woman…”
Lee Ha-young made a lonely expression, blurring her back.
Then she gave An Ji-yeon a hug and said,
“Sungmin really needs you… You know?”
“Huh.”
Lee Ha-young thought while hugging Ahn Ji-yeon.
The feelings she felt when she first met her.
She honestly couldn’t help but hate her at first.
It was a painful reality that she had to share her exclusive boyfriend with another woman again.
I felt regret over why I had betrayed Seong-min, and I cried endlessly as I imagined her sleeping with Seong-min.
Sungmin only loved me, but now she loves me as much as she needs as a ‘tool’, but she can’t receive the same love as before.
And that ‘sincere’ love was dominated by innocent women like Ahn Ji-yeon. When she heard Jiyeon An say that Seongmin had promised her a ‘child’, she felt like an outcast in this universe.
However, Lee Ha-young had no choice but to acknowledge her as she watched Ahn Ji-yeon fight by burning her body.
The way she threw her whole body to prove her love for herself, as well as her ability to fight and assassinate, were dazzling.
With both her beauty and her strength, she was a very valuable resource even to Lee Ha-young, and she was an indispensable presence to Seong-min.
In order to reign as the emperor of her underworld, and to continue that throne, Ahn Ji-yeon was absolutely necessary.
“Then have a good trip. I’ll be waiting for you.”
So she shouldn’t die.
For Sungmin’s future, she must live.
Even if she survives and bears Seong-min’s child, she will feel the pain of tearing her intestines, but she must not stand in the way of Seong-min.
I have already sinned too much against him.
– Beep, Beep, Beep…
Lee Ha-young looked at Ahn Ji-yeon’s back as she walked away from her, and she made that promise.
And she immediately turned around and approached Sergei.
She asked him to call up her troops and looked at her watch.
Now, there are only two hours left until the operation begins.
***
I was able to safely arrive at Sergei’s camp on board a stowaway ship to Russia.
I heard yesterday that you will be put into battle as soon as you arrive today, but looking at the busy atmosphere here, it seems to be true.
“Welcome. Lee Ha-young is waiting for you.”
Anyway, when we arrived at Sergei’s camp, Lee Ha-young’s secretary, who met us, escorted us into the factory.
For reference, I’m wearing a bast face mask to hide my identity.
It’s because it’s obvious that if the news that I’m active here reaches the ears of the master or the savior, I’ll be in trouble.
“It’s late. Who is the leader?”
As soon as I entered the factory, Lee Ha-young approached me with quick steps, questioning me.
I checked my watch and it was 10 minutes later than expected.
Because of the damn snowfall.
“Who is the leader?”
Then, she asks who the leader is again.
I raised my hand.
She glanced at me and turned around and said,
“Follow me.”
She walks somewhere fast again.
I immediately followed Lee Ha-young.
She lays out maps and other materials, and begins explaining the operation as soon as I get close.
“I don’t have time, so I’ll explain quickly. We’re going to do a diversion. Our role is to hit the front and buy time.”
As she said that, she moved the words she had placed on her map, telling her the route to enter and retreat. She also informed me of the combat signals and the existence of a rescue team for the wounded.
It is said that the goal of this operation was not to kill, but to ‘survive all’, so a rescue team was created separately.
“Hmm. But didn’t you say it was a diversionary operation?”
There is only one missing explanation.
If our role is to buy time, there will be agents who go inside and carry out their missions.
“You don’t need to know that. You just have to take good care of your men so they don’t die.”
“…”
Well, that’s true.
What is this strange feeling?
Seeing her coldly met her was also a new feeling for her.
The bitch who was obedient the whole time is acting so aggressively that it seems a little bit hard.
“…Hmm?”
But then, something felt off.
Why is Ahn Ji-yeon, who should be by her side, invisible?
No way…
“Where did Ahn Ji-yeon go? Could it be that the undercover agent is Ahn Ji-yeon?”
“Hu-woo. You know that far.”
“Say.”
Lee Ha-young freezes in shock at my coercive tone.
I walked up to her nose and looked down at her.
Her pupils dilate, and her breathing stops.
“Where is Ahn Ji-yeon? Did she send it alone?”
“All, you…”
“Okay. Grow.”
“…!!!”
“So tell me. Where is my girl?”