Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant novel Chapter 330

However, contrary to Su-ho’s sincerity, Choi Woo-seok and Jeong Cheol-min couldn’t bring themselves to speak.

It was just that shocking.

While the two of them were at a loss for words, Su-ho released Yuri’s sleep pressure point. He then released the pressure points on his chest, eyes, and ears.

“Ugh...”

Yuri opened his eyes.

The Enthrallment effect was still in progress.

Su-ho asked the aide beside him.

“Can you speak Russian?”

“Yes, I can.”

Su-ho nodded and spoke to Yuri.

“Yuri.”

“Yes.”

“Where are you affiliated?”

“I am affiliated with the 13th Bureau of the KGB.”

“What’s your cover identity?”

“I’m the top-ranking team leader of the Bratva.”

“What’s your proof that you’re KGB?”

“The phone I gave you—the dedicated phone issued to KGB agents—is physical proof. If you power it on and press the dial button, it connects directly to the 13th Bureau.”

“What’s your role?”

“To support the Bratva in finalizing and mass-producing [N O V E L I G H T] Baikal in the Tumen River area.”

“What’s the current progress?”

“Baikal is in the final development stage. We are currently selecting a new factory site to begin mass production.”

“What’s the current top combat strength of the KGB?”

“The current KGB strength is...”

And so began the stream of confidential KGB information from an active KGB agent.

As the story continued, the aide’s expression grew increasingly grim as he translated.

“That’s enough.”

Su-ho cut Yuri off.

Then he looked at Choi Woo-seok and said,

“I’ll get straight to the point. I want to keep Yuri here in Korea as political leverage in case the worst happens.”

“A KGB agent? If word of this leaks, we’ll face an international disaster we can’t contain.”

“We can contain it.”

“What?”

“If anyone tries to raise a fuss first, it’ll be Russia. But I’m planning to use this opportunity to correct Russia’s attitude.”

“What are you... Do you think that’s even realistic?”

“Yes, I do.”

Su-ho manipulated his phone and soon pulled up the Player Board’s World Chart.

Currently, the #1 ranked player on the World Chart was, surprisingly, a familiar name.

It was none other than Alex Morgan, the American Shield and so-called hero who had once betrayed Su-ho.

His level: 209.

Su-ho showed the World Chart and spoke.

“The World Chart on the Player Board doesn’t just rank by level. It factors in overall achievements and activity. In that sense, Alex Morgan—called the American Shield—holds the top spot by a wide margin. But my level is over 215. And.”

Su-ho looked to Jeong Cheol-min and said,

“As you know, Director, sealed gates are built to international standards. But has there ever been a player who cleared this many sealed gates alone?”

“There hasn’t.”

“Exactly. There hasn’t, and there won’t be. Not unless it’s me.”

Su-ho turned his gaze back to Choi Woo-seok.

“That’s how I was able to travel through North Korea alone and prepare for the Amnok River Gate, which China is keeping an eye on. So this raises the question: if even the Chinese can’t handle the Amnok River Gate, would the Russians be any different?”

“They’d be the same. Helpless.”

“Exactly. But I can handle it. So don’t you think I’m more than capable of dealing with those Russians alone? Director. The reason I brought Yuri here is simple. He’s a hidden card to pull when diplomacy becomes a problem later. No matter how much evidence I show using the North Korean residents, if the other side denies it, it’s useless. But if I present a current KGB agent, they won’t be able to say a word. The UN, which might’ve acted as a mediator, would have no choice but to side with us.”

“That may be true... but you should know this. Holding a captive like this in secret could subject us to major sanctions under the Geneva Conventions.”

“No need to worry about that. The Geneva Conventions are about the treatment of prisoners of war, and we’re not at war. We don’t intend to mistreat Yuri either. Right now he’s cooperating under a skill effect, but I’ll try to persuade him to cooperate voluntarily without it.”

“......”

Choi Woo-seok had much to say but stayed silent.

No—he chose not to argue.

Because just as Su-ho said, if his operation in Russia caused problems later, they could deal with it then.

And frankly, even as the Director of the National Intelligence Service, Choi Woo-seok had no choice but to watch what Su-ho did.

The recent visit from the UN proved as much. He might be an outdated old man, but he was fully aware of how powerful Su-ho had become.

‘The notoriously difficult UN sent a delegation just because of Chief An. That means...’

Su-ho was no longer just a civil servant. He was, with only slight exaggeration, a walking tactical nuke.

After some thought, Choi Woo-seok said,

“Let’s do it.”

“Thank you, Director.”

“But I have one condition.”

“A condition?”

“This matter is too big and too dangerous. So even if we proceed now or a problem arises later, we need to frame this as not just the GHA acting alone—but as something prepared in cooperation with the NIS. Therefore, as of now, Chief An, you will remain Special Affairs Head at the GHA, but also serve concurrently as a secret agent of the National Intelligence Service. I will grant the authorization.”

At those words, Su-ho smirked.

‘Smarter than I thought.’

Choi Woo-seok wasn’t doing this out of sincere concern for the GHA or Su-ho.

What he really wanted was to tie Su-ho to the NIS as well, so he could pull him out as a hidden card whenever needed.

Not a bad proposal.

Realistically, the NIS held more power than the GHA in this country.

And the fact that Choi Woo-seok was saying this meant the story was going all the way to the President’s ears.

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