When the news of Beelzebub's defeat came through the communications equipment of the "Knight", the entire BPRD headquarters immediately boiled.

The long-awaited victory, no, should be the only real victory that humanity has achieved since the beginning of the war, and this victory has reinvigorated everyone's confidence like rain after the rain.

The crowd cheered and shouted the names of everyone in Team X, and the liquor in the headquarters cafeteria was swept away in almost a matter of hours, and the voices of "Hail the heroes!" and "Long live Team X!" rang out one after another, showing the frenzy of victory among the people.

Even Rajer, who has always quit drinking, broke his vows and drank two glasses today, because he had not touched alcohol for many years, and just after two glasses of wine, Rajer's stomach became red, which made some young soldiers can't help but let out a burst of laughter.

"Boys, I don't blush when I used to drink a box in a row. "It's just that I'm old, and I've been abstaining from alcohol for too long, or I'd have drunk you all here today." ”

"The commander-in-chief is really a lot, let's toast him again!" In the midst of the commotion, Rajel drank the glass of wine that had been pushed in front of him on a whim.

"Commander-in-chief, it's not good for your body to drink so much. Jack, who had been standing behind Rajer, frowned and dissuaded. "Don't be too pushy, after all, you're not young anymore. ”

"What do you say?" said Rajel with a smile, "even though my body is no longer young, my character has never aged. ”

"Well said, Commander-in-Chief!" the young soldiers let out a loud cheer.

"Okay, okay, I know you're doing it for my good, too. Rajel said to Jack, "I'm so happy to drink today, and I'm having a good time." Go on, boys, and I'll find another place to rest. ”

Rajer got up from his chair and shook his body a few times and almost fell, if it wasn't for Jack holding his arm in time, Rajer would probably have made a big mess in front of the soldiers.

Jack helped Rajer out of the cafeteria, barely saying anything along the way, except for the occasional greeting from the soldiers. Jack remained silent, knowing full well that what was going to happen next was going to be very serious.

Almost as soon as he stepped out of the crowded dining room, Rajer patted Jack's hand on his arm, signaling that he could now take it away.

"You don't look like you're drunk, Commander-in-Chief. Seeing that Rajer, who had left his support, had regained his former vigor, Jack couldn't help but burst out laughing. "You're really getting older, and you're getting younger and younger. ”

"You have to save some face for these boys, or I will embarrass them a little by drinking better than they do with this old bone?" Rajer laughed, "but now that the banquet time is over, let's get down to business." ”

Jack's expression immediately became serious, as if he had suddenly changed his face, and the two faces were actually connected in an instant.

"Val didn't come to the party. "It looks like he's locked himself in the room, he's saying he can't attend because of a stomach ache, and now my observation post is watching his every move." ”

"Didn't you come to attend?" Rajer sighed softly, as if to sigh over the matter. "Is it true that your heart has fallen into complete darkness, Vaal?"

"Is there anything else new?" he was silent for a moment before asking Jack, "Is there anything else unusual going on in the headquarters besides this?"

"There's nothing out of the ordinary, but there's one thing I find interesting. Jack replied, "Several soldiers have reported to the Administration that their companions seem to be acting differently, and the number continues to grow. ”

"Is it investigated?" asked Rajer.

"Having been investigated, all of them are physically normal, except for some changes in behavior, and I have concluded that psychological problems are caused by the tense atmosphere of wartime. ”

"War stress disorder?" Rajer raised an eyebrow, "but if it goes on like this, will there be a solution?"

"The solution is already being implemented according to my intentions. Jack had apparently anticipated what Rajer wanted him to do, "I'm going to do something like this right away, so I've started to implement it without a report." ”

"That's fine. Rajer nodded in praise, "It's still you kid who hasn't lived up to my expectations, so your world is well organized." ”

"This is what I should do, Commander-in-Chief. Jack bowed to Rajer.

"The next thing is to focus on spying on Vaal. Rajel expressed his thoughts, "Anyway, you must keep an eye on that guy before he makes a move, that's the highest order." ”

"With all due respect, Commander-in-Chief. Jack hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to speak up. "Since there are already good reasons and evidence that Vaal is a spy in our headquarters, why not just strike first?"

"By spying on the Vaal we can get more information, and maybe find a spy who is lurking deeper. Rajer sighed, "In addition, I also have some selfish intentions, after all, he is still my comrade-in-arms who once fought side by side, even if I know that he is a spy, I can't immediately give an order to erase." ”

"But if that guy makes any moves, I'm going to do it, Commander-in-Chief!" Jack's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "I've sworn not to do it again, but if he dares to do it, he'll die at my hands." ”

"I know, Jack, if that time comes, you can make a move. Rajel patted Jack's broad shoulder. "I've left it all to you, and if anything happens you're going to have full discretion, do as you please. ”

"Understood, Commander-in-Chief. Jack still didn't change his expression, but he was grateful for the unreserved trust Rajer had placed in him. "Leave everything to me, and I will never fail your trust. ”

In the completely enclosed room, Val smashed almost everything he could smash. His eyes were bloodshot, and he seemed to be tirelessly venting his anger until finally his body was completely powerless.

"What, are you tired and about to rest?" the nameless man's voice sounded in his head. "It's such a gaffe, you can't look like the calm you at all. ”

"Are you embarrassed to say that?" Val punched his left arm, which was no longer his own. "What the hell are those guys up to? It's a complete failure, and even that terrifying demon of greed, Beelzebub, has been defeated by those imps!"

"Isn't that good?" said the Nameless Man with a smile, "Beelzebub's death was not expected at first, but it was to settle him later, and his early death would not be a blessing for us." ”

"But Team X has been evacuated from there. Val shouted, "They're going to continue their mission, and if they close the gates of hell, won't it be all over?"

"Take it easy, Val. The Nameless Man's tone was very calm, "Everything is in our plans, and we don't need to worry about the hell gates, you can trust me completely." It's not so much that we're worrying about those imps right now, it's what we're going to do now. ”

"I'm even more impatient with you talking about these things. Val was not angry at all, "How long will we have to wait?

"Shhhh "Don't worry, you should have noticed that someone is spying on us, right?"

"It's been discovered a long time ago. Val glanced at the watcher hidden in the ceiling with the rest of his eyes, "The surveillance technology isn't much better, but it's weird, it doesn't seem like Rajer knows much about what's going on here." ”

"It's not because of the clumsiness, their surveillance technology, that's what happened. The Nameless Man scoffed, "All the people sent to spy are already part of me, in other words, we are spying on ourselves, what kind of useful information do you think Rajer can get?"

"Is this your plan to infiltrate?" Val finally got interested, "I've heard that more and more soldiers have changed their behavior, and now that even the person Jack trusts the most has been taken over by your splinter, you've done something amazing!"

"That's right, I did it all. The nameless man admitted it directly. "Soon, my splinters will be scattered all over the BPRD headquarters, and eventually all their mechanisms of action will be completely destroyed, and then they will be in chaos, and the time will come for us to do it. ”

"Don't underestimate Rajer. Val reminded, "That guy is old, but he's still very powerful. And you seem to have forgotten the difficult threat with you, what are you going to do with those three 'kings'?"

"Do you mean the three 'kings'?" the nameless man seemed unconcerned. "Don't worry, don't you think they will be able to detect what is going on here with their discernment? But if they choose to keep quiet, you should be able to guess why. ”

"Are they going to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight?" Val pondered for a moment before concluding. "But they are human after all, and if the situation is too serious, they will definitely do it. ”

"They are the strongest, and they will only obey the one who is stronger than them. "Now they are subordinate to Rajer because of his strength, but if he dies, maybe the situation will be reversed." ”

"It's better to be cautious. Val emphasized the point again. "After all, their attitude is still unclear, and it is better to prepare for both. ”

"Looks like you've regained your composure, so I'll set up one more insurance policy as you said, but I'm afraid it will take more time. ”

"It's okay, I suddenly feel like it's a bad thing to wait a little longer. Val chuckled, "Let us lie dormant in the darkness until we wake up again, and everything here will be shattered." ”