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Chapter 6. diverter (4)

Chapter 6. diverter (4)

“……I came to meet the individual?”

At Yoo Hye-rim’s calm but dignified declaration, Chebrikov wrinkled his eyebrows slightly.

What kind of nonsense is this again?

Normally, at such a sudden, rude, and above all, ignorant suggestion from a visitor, Chebrikov would have kicked him out or, worse, imprisoned him.

However, he did not do this because he recognized the logo embedded in the women’s shoes Yu Hye-rim was wearing with the observation ability of the current KGB chairman.

It was a brand that was hard to find not only in North Korea, but also in the Soviet Union, where poverty and intentional thrift became everyday life.

‘Italian Prada shoes…. I don’t know who sent this woman, but the North Korean authorities are definitely not.’

There is no way humans in that country, who are always anxious about not being able to suck up even a little more of the aid from the Soviet Union, can afford to pay their highest salaries so generously.

In fact, the shoes Chebrikov discovered were one of the ‘overseas work allowances’ that Jung-hwan paid to Yoo Hye-rim, his closest attendant and aide.

I don’t know who this woman named Yoo Hye-rim was, but it was certain that she was at least wealthier than the DPRK’s spy agency.

Judging by that, Chevrikov certainly wondered who the owner she had just talked about was.

“Comrade Chairman, this Asian woman is refusing to search her body because she has something to show only to Comrade Chairman. Please use your judgment.”

“Okay, go away.”

“Comrade Chairman, I think just in case……”

“I didn’t ask what you think, and I don’t want to know. Come on out.”

“……Oh, I see. then….”

Eventually, when only the two of them were left in his office, Chebrikov pulled out a Coca-Cola can from the dedicated refrigerator and handed it to Hye-rim Yoo.

“It’s too early to recommend vodka, and tea or coffee is perfect for a formal occasion. Judging from the way he is dressed, he doesn’t seem to be very faithful to the teachings of Marx or Lenin.

“……The KGB has changed a lot, Comrade Chairman.”

“Not only the KGB, but the entire Soviet Union is changing. As you may know, I said I came from Japan, but the GDP of Japan, a small island country, overwhelms the GDP of this vast Soviet Union. I hate to admit it, but the epic confrontation between the capitalist camp and the socialist camp ended in the victory of capitalism.”

“Certainly, as he predicted. Comrade Chebrikov is a man of words. So, from now on, I think you can expect a positive response to the offer sent by the person I serve.”

“……?”

“Comrade, from now on, let’s make international calls to the number I’m giving you. It will certainly be an appealing offer.”

Smiling at Chebrikov, who was muttering bitterly, Hyerim Yoo held out a piece of paper with a number on it, and he tilted his head and dialed the number.

As it is the office of the KGB chairman, who has sources of information all over the world, the signal quickly crossed the continent, passed through the exchange, and was connected to a hotel in Tokyo, Japan.

Then, as if waiting, a young man’s voice reached his ear before the waiting sound had passed a few times.

“Очень приятно (Ochin Priyatna: Nice to meet you), Comrade Chevrikov. My name is Junghwan Kim.”

“Kim Jung-hwan? Kim Jung-hwan…”

As soon as he heard the name, a thick booklet with various names, places, operations and plans in Chebrikov’s head fell through the pages, and he soon found a name.

But obviously, I know that this name was listed in the ‘low importance’ section…

“I remember seeing it in the intelligence report. Aren’t you the son of Kim Il-sung, President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?”

“you’re right. I should be the first to say sorry for contacting you over the phone like this.”

Now, Jeong-hwan and his agent Hye-rim Yoo started to understand why he had contacted him, and Chebrikov’s head began to spin rapidly.

He glanced at Yoo Hye-rim, who was sitting quietly in front of him, and calmly opened his mouth again.

“Looking at the circumstances after the war, it seems like the duke of our side was caught by you. How many people in North Korea know about this?”

“It’s still just me. Except, of course, about 250 members of the Frunze clan, including the Paik Seung-cheol pedestal planted in our republic in your country.”

Ебать (Damn).

When Chebrikov realized that he had been exposed, he sweared inwardly, but nevertheless, he did his best to keep his voice from trembling.

As long as they contact you from the other side first, it means that you have something you want, and then there is still room for negotiation.

“There must be something you want from me. What do you want?”

“Russia people say they don’t like rudeness, so I think you’re right. Simple. Please send all the documents you have about Baek Seung-cheol and the Frunze clan, the inside information they stole, and all the evidence that the Republic of Korea Security Department might be interested in, to the upper side of Yoo Hye-rim over there.”

“……What are you going to do with it? Do you have any personal resentment towards Comrade Baek Seung-cheol?”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you that, please understand.”

Well, it’s not that it’s wrong, but I’m a person who can look at the country more broadly.

Jeonghwan, sitting in a hotel room in Tokyo’s Higashi Ward, far away from Moscow, thought so.

When Junghwan cut it off and refused, there was no word on the other side of the receiver for a while.

Jeonghwan also did not intentionally open his mouth first, so there was only silence on the line for about tens of seconds.

And Chebrikov’s voice, which opened his mouth again, was heavy as if he was testing Jung-hwan.

“What you are asking for now is to give the entire high-level human intelligence network that our Soviet Federal National Security Council has built up in North Korea over the years to an unknown person. So what do we get in return?”

“Not ‘we’, Comrade Chairman. I think you have already said that, but what I want to negotiate with is not an organization called the KGB, but an individual comrade Viktor Chebrikov.”

“So, now look at me… Are you telling me to rebel against this Soviet Union?”

‘Oh, come on in with a little blinker. Are all Russians like this?’

Jeonghwan was momentarily taken aback by Chebrikov’s blatant and direct expression, but then he continued to seduce with a cold smile on his face.

“Didn’t the chairman and the KGB side do the same thing I do now to international students, including Seungcheol Baek and Sang-Yoo Yoo, a few years ago? Just think that this time the position has been reversed.”

“I have nothing to say. Now that our purpose is clear, show us your pockets. How much are you going to offer to buy my loyalty?”

“Haha, it’s good that you speak so quickly. I think it will be clearer how much I value the chairman’s loyalty when he sees what he has brought with him.”

“……”

At those words, Chebrikov put down the receiver for a moment and asked Hyerim Yoo.

“According to your master, you have something to give me…”

When Hyerim Yoo heard that, she didn’t answer, took a small box from her arms and placed it on Chevrikov’s office desk.

Seeing the small box the size of an adult male’s fist, Chevrikov tilted his head.

“I have seen a lot of bribes while working in this position, but this is the first time I have seen such a small one. Your owner seems to be quite a wealthy man…”

“Open it up and you will see how much Comrade Jeong Hwan thinks about his future relationship with Comrade Chairman.”

In response to Hyerim Yoo’s meaningful promise, Chebrikov opened the box’s lid while muttering.

And the moment he confirmed the identity of the object in the box, Chevrikov’s pupils dilated greatly.

“It’s a diamond. As you may know, as a Soviet person, a bribe is a corporation that has a trustworthy subordinate carry it. It stands out.”

“Oh…but this size…”

“Yes, exactly one hundred carats. 15 million US dollars, or a little over 800 million rubles in Soviet rubles. Since Japan is booming these days, it was not difficult to find it. Now do you see how much I value the loyalty of Comrade Chairman?”

Jeonghwan succeeded in one conversion and spoke to the receiver like that.

I thought it was fortunate that Chevrikov could not see the smile that now appeared on his face.

Meanwhile, Chebrikov looked at the brilliance of a diamond the size of a grown man’s thumb, as if possessed for a while.

The diamond, a gem among gems, and its economic value were strong enough to shake the heart of the KGB chairman, who was a model of this blunt and bleak Russian.

Chevrikov, who had been rolling the diamond in his hand for a while, drank, then spoke to the receiver and spoke again.

“…Did you not consider the possibility that I would not keep my promise? This place is right in the middle of my headquarters. If you take these diamonds and just quietly deal with your subordinates, you’re wasting your money. Am I right?”

“Of course he could, but I don’t think Comrade Chairman is that short-sighted. If you join hands with me, you can get more in the future, incomparable to the diamonds in front of you, so why would you blow away such an opportunity?”

“What do you mean?”

“I’m sure you already know what I’m talking about. Take a look around, Comrade Chairman. The Soviet Union is collapsing. The Eastern Bloc is starting to find a way to live on its own, and no one is now bound by socialist ideology or Marxist values. Money is everything. If you are a comrade of the chairperson, you know at least that if you conduct yourself well at a time of transition like this, your later years will be more comfortable.”

“……………………”

“I will make a prophecy by placing it on a diamond. Comrade the Chairman is well aware that it is nonsense to say that Soviet officials from the past are pure and innocent people who are preoccupied with serving the torch passed down by Comrade Lenin. I can assure you, even if the Soviet Union disappears, these people will only change their appearance and live in luxury, taking their share like eagles that devour carrion from corpses. So, even if the chairman takes care of himself, who can criticize?”

Chevrikov let out a small groan as if he was stabbed in the heart when he told the fact that it was in the distant future for now, but that Jung-hwan was already familiar with.

How did this young man know in detail what was going on inside the Soviet Union, secretly but surely?

Even sitting far away in Japan.

Not knowing what the hell he was doing, Chebrikov found himself persuaded by the words of this mysterious young man.

After all, Baek Seung-cheol and the Frunze clan were already half-abandoned at the KGB level.

He thought so and let out a long sigh.

“I accept your offer. And I’ll put it on the paperwork and give you a few more as a bonus.”

“thank you. I wish you all the best in the future. comrade.”

“…do you still have no intention of telling me what you plan to do with that information?”

“sorry. Just be aware that this is an extremely secure job.”

Jeonghwan politely refused once again, but he had no choice but to tighten his hand at Chevrikov’s next words, which came through the receiver.

“Then let me stop asking. Anyway, I’m just guessing. No matter who sits in the next leader’s seat, wouldn’t it be worse than Kim Jong-il? If you’re going to do it, I’ll just advise you to do it right. If you fail, you won’t be able to die comfortably.”

‘Ugh! After all, old ginger is spicy…’

Even though he was sweating profusely for the first time since he started calling, Junghwan succeeded in making an effortless and calm voice.

“……Thank you for your concern……Comrade Chairman.”

“Comrade Chairman, I know it sounds like an old man’s complaint, but now the Marxism of co-production and co-ownership is worth a penny. Soon, capitalism, where everyone sells himself at a price, will take over the entire planet. Maybe next time we see each other, we won’t be calling each other by adding comrades to each other’s positions. then good luck Comrade of the candidate for the receipt of Jeong-hwan.”

And the phone hung up.

As he put down the receiver, Jeonghwan felt joy at the fact that he had bought the infamous head of the KGB much more easily than he thought, but at the same time felt bitterly at the fact that a huge system was running towards its end before his eyes.

The new North Korean system that he will rule later is probably not communism.

Jeonghwan shook his head to shake off these feelings, and finally realized that the D-Day, which he had been preparing for years, had arrived.

‘Now is the start. The time has come for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to also enter a turning point, under a new leader .’