I Became a Civil Servant Who Can Use Magic

Darus Pelon, son of a traitor.

But that was just a remnant of the past.

After escaping the empire, he was reborn with the name ‘Ruda’.

Moreover, with the help of elves, he completely lifted the curse and even regained his suppressed power and talent.

Then, he formed a connection with a guardian who would help him settle down.

As time passed, inside the training room prepared in the large mansion.

Ruda finally succeeded in infusing mana into the sword.

“To reach from 1-star to 3-star in just 4 months, it’s truly amazing.”
“It’s thanks to your full support, Uncle.”

The guardian thought to himself.
They said his suppressed talent would explode all at once, and it wasn’t a lie.

He continued speaking.

“Ruda, with your talent, you’ll surely be able to reach the realm of transcendence. I guarantee it.”

He spoke with eyes full of expectation.
And Ruda gave the answer his guardian wanted.

“I’ll do my best to live up to your expectations.”
“That’s right.”

The guardian, who was smiling with satisfaction, now brought up a new topic.

“Are you able to endure the training of the Suicide Squad?”

Suicide Squad.
An elite unit of the Allied Nations organized with the purpose of overthrowing the empire and stabbing the emperor’s heart.

If the empire has the Inspection Corps, the Allied Nations have the Suicide Squad.

Ruda was able to enter there after his outstanding talent was recognized.

“Yes, it’s at a level you don’t need to worry about.”

Of course, it’s a lie.
The intensity of the Suicide Squad’s training is beyond imagination. As such, such training was very burdensome for the young Ruda.

To be honest,
The thought of running away rushed in several times a day.

Nevertheless, the reason Ruda could grit his teeth and endure was
because of ‘the memory with her’ deeply engraved in his mind.

Are you working against your will?
That’s right.
Can’t you just run away?
Because of my family..

Her expression, full of concern, was still vivid in Ruda’s eyes.

I’ll definitely save you later!
I’ll be waiting.

Ruda had to become strong, if only to keep his promise with her. Without fail.

Sister Loen..
Suddenly, Ruda inwardly repeated her name.

“Ruda, are you listening to me?”
“I’m sorry. I was distracted for a moment..”
“Hoho, even though you’re pretending not to, it seems the training is tough.”

The guardian smiled as if he understood.

“To repeat. In a month, there will be a secret meeting in the Holy Country. I’m thinking of taking you along then. What do you think?”
“Of course, I should follow you, Uncle. But… will it be alright?”

The guardian shook his head at Ruda’s words.

“There’s nothing to worry about since elite Suicide Squad members will be in charge of the escort.”
“Then I feel reassured.”
“And unless the imperial bastards have gone mad, they won’t cause trouble in the Holy Country.”

That’s true.
Ruda also thought it was needless worry and closed his mouth.

“Anyway, keep that in mind.”
“Yes.”

Whooosh.
A strong wind brushed past the two people still standing on the rooftop.

Loen’s surprised voice mixed with the wind.

“You’re planning to assassinate the target in the Holy Country?”

Loen’s mouth fell open.
Though to others, it would just look slightly open.

Gilbert nodded and took out something to hand to Loen.

“These are documents summarizing the assassination target.”

Loen, who received the documents, quickly read through the key information.

Count Arta.
A person with extremist tendencies, who has powerful influence within the Allied Nations by generously supporting military funds.

He’s also a person of interest who’s taking the lead in trying to draw the neutral Holy Country to their side.

“The target is even a member of the Allied Nations?”

A mission to assassinate a noble from hostile forces in a neutral country…
It won’t be easy, will it?

“That’s right. Ah, and one more thing.”

Gilbert hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth.

“This assassination mission is planned to be carried out jointly with the Central Intelligence Agency under the Intelligence Bureau.”
“It’s a joint mission?”

Senior Gilbert? This seems quite different from what you said earlier, though?
Loen stared at Gilbert intently, full of such thoughts.

Didn’t you say it would be over quickly?

At this moment, Loen’s evaluation of Gilbert dropped rapidly.
From ‘the only sane person!’ to ‘Hss, something feels off’ level.

Ahem.
Feeling guilty, Gilbert slightly averted his eyes and cleared his throat.

“As I just said, it won’t take long. We’ll leave the rest to the Central Intelligence Agency and just focus on assassinating the target.”
“I see.”
“And due to the nature of assassination missions, there are often cases where missions are carried out outside the empire, so there’s no need to worry too much.”
“I understand. Then when is the departure date?”
“Three days later.”

Loen tilted her head and asked.

“The departure date seems quite soon. What were you planning to do if I had refused?”
“I was going to get support from a mage from another department or the Intelligence Agency.”
“Ah, I see.”
“By the way… Today is the team dinner day, isn’t it?”

Gilbert grinned and continued speaking.

“Loen. Can you drink alcohol?”
“Not at all.”
“What?”

With that face, you can’t drink?
Gilbert made an incredulous expression.

Loen feels just as wronged.
What can she do about being born this way?

That evening.

Loen experienced for the first time what a team dinner was like in this world.
To conclude first, it wasn’t much different from her previous life.

Except for renting out an entire tavern, the dinner scene was exactly the same here as there.

In the sense that they just drink alcohol continuously for hours. The food is just a side dish.

As the dinner continued like that, sure enough.

The first drunk person was born.
It was Senior Ria.
She immediately clung to Loen.

“I’ve been so good to you! How could you do this to meee!”
“Didn’t you say you’re not the type to sulk over such things?”
“Don’t you remember when you first joined? How hard it was for me to carry you around the headquarters on my back! How could you do this to…”

And so on, repeating.

Since Loen couldn’t drink alcohol here just like in her previous life, it was naturally her role to listen to the drunken people’s lamentations.

“Why~ aren’t you taking me on this mission~ Loen~”
“I told you earlier. It’s an assassination mission, so it can’t be helped.”
“What should I do while you’re gone~ If I die of boredom, it’s all your responsibility, Loen~”

And so on, repeating.

An even more surprising fact was that although all of them could dispel the effects of alcohol with magic, they deliberately maintained their drunken state.

‘This is driving me crazy.’

As Loen was struggling to soothe the two people clinging to her from both sides at that moment.

She heard Team Leader Ead and Senior Gilbert speaking.
Could they be trying to help?

“You’re having a hard time.”
“I agree.”
“Loen, please take care of these two.”
“It’s late, so I should be going now.”
“Tomorrow, come to work by 12 o’clock as a special case.”

They disappeared like that.
As expected, it was the keen sense and movement of experienced people.

Loen was left behind with the drunk people.

“……”

She considered just leaving them behind, but soon let out a deep sigh and brought them to her home.

After throwing them onto the bed, Loen lay down on the floor to sleep.
Vowing that at the next team dinner, she would definitely escape before Team Leader and Senior Gilbert…

The day after the team dinner.

Loen came to work with the two who had become much quieter, perhaps due to memories of last night.

It was exactly 12 o’clock sharp when they arrived.

And she was immediately summoned by Ead.

“Loen, I heard you’re heading to the Holy Country tomorrow.”
“Yes.”
“Most of it we talked about in the previous meeting, so let’s skip that.”

Ead, who was pondering with arms crossed, offered advice.

“If by any chance things go wrong and you end up having to fight the Battle Nun Order.”

Thump, thump.
Her hand tapped her heart and head.

“The brain and heart simultaneously. Do you understand what I mean?”
“Simultaneously..”
“They’re terrifyingly excellent in terms of recovery ability, so never let your guard down.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”

On the day of departure.

As Loen was boarding the train with Gilbert, she encountered an unexpected person.

Gilbert, who recognized him first, extended his hand.

“Nice to meet you, Deputy Director.”
“I’m glad to meet you too.”

After exchanging handshakes, Gilbert introduced him to Loen.

“Loen. This is the person in charge from the Central Intelligence Agency who will be performing the joint mission with us.”

Before Loen could greet him, he spoke first.

“It’s been a while.”
“..Mr. Sigvalt?”
“Judging by your aura, it seems you’ve finally decided on your path.”
“Yes, well. That’s how it turned out.”
“I want to offer my congratulations first.”
“Thank you.”

Gilbert let out a small exclamation.
Come to think of it, they had met in the Barrier.

At that moment, Sigvalt, who was glancing around, opened his mouth.

“For now, it seems there are many eyes watching here. Let’s continue our conversation in detail in the compartment.”
“Let’s do that.”

A moment later.

The train started moving along the tracks, blowing its whistle.