The Shadow Organization Members Raised Through Pay-To-Win Are Too Strong

Bella was born with a fastidious personality, befitting her nickname, the Red Witch.

However, the reality was slightly different.

Bella was an outstanding mage, no matter what anyone said.

The fact that she belonged to one of the greatest magic towers, the Fire Magic Tower, and held the title of the Tower Master’s direct disciple seemed to prove her talent, but in fact, Bella was also a mage who worked harder than anyone else.

If she became curious about something related to magic, she had to figure it out to feel at ease.

Because of that, she sometimes appeared fastidious to others.

Bella secretly left the magic tower and headed towards the territory of the Hartwell Count’s Family.

She even used magic to hide her red hair and infiltrated the territory.

There was only one reason why she went this far.

It was because of Ethan, the illegitimate son of the Hartwell family.

If Ethan was just an ordinary illegitimate child, Bella naturally wouldn’t have even glanced at him.

It would have been better to spend that time researching magic.

However, the story would be different if Ethan belonged to Black Raven or maybe even the Phantom, the Leader’s direct secret royal guard.

While learning magic from her teacher, Bella had one goal in mind.

It was to meet the Leader of Black Raven.

Adeline, the Master of the Fire Magic Tower and her teacher, originally said she had no talent for magic.

But didn’t she become a great mage under the Leader’s teachings?

If she learned magic directly from the Leader now…

‘I can surpass my teacher!’

Bella’s heart raced.

It reminded her of the day she first learned magic as a child.

Bella decided to use Ethan to find the Leader of Black Raven.

Since Ethan was part of the Phantom, wouldn’t he eventually make contact with the Leader?

So she planned to wait for Ethan to go out and follow him.

However, Bella, who harbored such ambition, encountered an unexpected obstacle.

Someone lightly tapped her shoulder.

“Eek!”

Bella let out a small scream in surprise.

She couldn’t help but be startled as she didn’t feel any presence.

“W-What? Who are you…!”

When she turned her head, there stood Emilia with cold eyes.

Bella knew her well since they rode in the same carriage when returning to the Count’s Family with Ethan.

Of course, when discussing matters related to Black Raven, she had put Emilia to sleep with magic.

Emilia handed a letter to the startled Bella.

“Ethan said to deliver this.”

Emilia’s tone was blunt.

‘How dare that wench!’

Bella was displeased that Emilia, a mere commoner, dared to speak to her informally, but she quickly composed herself.

Instead, she closely observed Emilia, who had gray hair.

She had a clever yet somehow dull impression that strangely harmonized.

Bella gestured and spoke insincerely.

“Okay. I’ll read it slowly, so you can go now.”

However, Emilia stood there stubbornly without moving an inch.

Irritation welled up.

“Why aren’t you leaving?”

“Ethan said to get a definite answer when possible.”

No, this little…

Bella grumbled inwardly.

Since it was an order from the great Lord Ethan, there was no point in complaining to Emilia.

‘As expected of the Phantom.’

Bella admired inwardly.

How did he know she was here?

Didn’t she even hide her red hair with magic, just in case?

Not only that, but she also dressed plainly.

She definitely did, but all her efforts were in vain.

‘How did he know my location?’

Moreover, how did he know she was here and send Emilia to deliver the letter?

It seemed like he was already certain that would happen and acted accordingly.

‘The Phantom is really scary.’

Bella, who inwardly sighed, had no choice but to start reading the letter.

The contents of the letter were simple and clear.

It instructed her to approach Bastel, the second son of the Hartwell family, help rebuild the Golden Wing Merchant Group he operates, and acquire as much shares as possible.

The problem was the specific methods written in the letter.

They were unparalleled in their viciousness.

‘This crazy…’

Bella got goosebumps even while reading it.

However, she soon nodded.

Since Ethan devised the plan, it was natural for there to be sacrifices, right?

Moreover, Bastel was someone who had nothing to do with her.

She didn’t care if Bastel died or was ruined.

She just had to follow Ethan’s orders.

In fact, Bella was not under any obligation to follow the orders, but she didn’t forget the agreement she had made with Ethan.

‘What was that promise…’

Bella complained but recalled the content of her agreement with Ethan.

A sweet promise that he would recommend her to the Leader if everything was wrapped up well.

“Ahem.”

Bella cleared her throat, not wanting to show too excited of an appearance in front of Emilia.

“This much is very simple. Tell him I’ll handle it myself.”

Having received a definite answer, Emilia went back.

And shortly after, Bella also took large strides in the direction Emilia had gone.

Since her identity was already exposed, it didn’t seem bad to quickly carry out Ethan’s order.

“Shall I go and see?”

Bella’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she removed the magic that hid her red hair.

* * *

“She delivered it directly to Bella?”

My voice was filled with amazement.

Normally, the letter would take at least a few days to reach Bella’s hands.

But Emilia had already returned not long after going out.

“Fortunately, Lady Bella happened to be in the territory.”

Emilia answered in a plain tone.

“What? Bella is here?”

I narrowed my eyes and asked again.

Emilia slowly nodded.

“Huh…”

Emilia started speaking to me respectfully while receiving education at the mansion.

I found it burdensome and told her to be comfortable when it was just the two of us. Still, Emilia insisted on speaking to me respectfully.

‘By the way, what did she come to the territory for?’

My mind became complicated.

The distance from the Fire Magic Tower to here wasn’t particularly close.

A mage who should have been researching magic at the tower had purposely come all the way here.

‘No, let’s not think too deeply.’

I, lost in deep thought, soon shook my head.

Isn’t it rather a good thing?

We were able to shorten a plan that would have taken several days in an instant.

‘I was lucky.’

If Bella had intended to meet me, she should have appeared at this mansion long ago.

It was clear that she had come to take care of other business and happened to run into Emilia.

I slowly raised the corners of my mouth.

It was a good start with unexpected luck.

“So, what did Bella say?”

“She said she would handle it well herself.”

Emilia’s dry answer.

But I clapped inwardly.

Bella is the Tower Master’s disciple.

She must be clever in this regard.

Just in case, I even wrote a detailed plan and method in the letter.

Now, all I could do was hope that Bella would do a good job on her own.

“She didn’t say when she would start?”

Wouldn’t it be tomorrow at the earliest?

But I couldn’t help but be surprised again at Emilia’s answer.

“She has already arrived at the mansion.”

“Damn…”

A curse slipped out unknowingly.

It was a faster move than I thought.

What made Bella like that?

* * *

Bastel had been having hectic days recently.

The pile of documents scattered on the desk represented his exhaustion.

After the Golden Wing Merchant Group was attacked, a dark shadow was cast over his face.

Fortunately, the goods and property were recovered, but rebuilding the collapsed merchant group would require tremendous effort.

“Sigh…”

With a deep sigh, Bastel closed his tired eyes.

How nice would it be if someone helped at a time like this?

For some reason, the face of Ethan, his half-brother, came to Bastel’s mind.

“……”

With a powerless sigh, Bastel closed his eyes.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

“Come in.”

Bastel answered in a heavy voice.

As the door opened, a woman appeared.

Her red hair was impressive.

“……?”

Bastel, who thought she was a servant or a butler, couldn’t hide his startled expression.

It was not polite for an outsider to enter the room.

Just as he was about to raise his voice, the woman’s luxurious attire caught his eye.

‘I think I’ve seen her somewhere before….’

It was strangely familiar.

While Bastel was in a daze, the other party spoke first.

“Nice to meet you. I am Bella from the Fire Magic Tower.”

Bastel abruptly stood up from his seat.

The other party was a mage from the Fire Magic Tower.

What is the Fire Magic Tower?

Isn’t it the place where the Tower Master is a great mage and is said to be the best among the various magic towers?

Moreover, the name “Bella” finally came to his mind.

A mage who is the Tower Master’s direct disciple and is called the Red Witch.

Isn’t she the mage who is called the next Tower Master for her outstanding skills alone?

From now on, the atmosphere completely changed.

“Ah, I’m Bastel Hartwell. By any chance, what brings you…? Please come in for now.”

Bastel politely guided Bella.

As soon as she entered, Bella got straight to the point.

“I have come to make a proposal to Lord Bastel.”

At those words, Bastel’s eyes flashed.

“What kind of proposal?”

“It’s about rebuilding the Golden Wing Merchant Group.”

Having said that, Bella took out a small box from her bosom and held it out.

“Take a look at this.”

Inside the box was a pair of beautiful bracelets.

Bastel looked at them with curious eyes.

“This is a magic tool….”

A glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

What Bella showed was a magic tool.

“Yes, that’s right. It’s a magic tool. And I can supply this to the merchant group.”

Bastel’s mind worked quickly.

Magic tools were extremely rare items with tremendous value.

They were tools related to magic and were used very usefully.

They could block someone’s attack or even allow ordinary people to launch magical attacks using the magic tool.

Therefore, magic tools boasted an immense price range.

Moreover, they were rare because they were difficult to make.

It couldn’t be bought just by having a lot of money.

That’s why many merchant groups knock on the doors of magic towers, right?

If they acquired the sales rights to even low-grade magic tools, the prestige of that merchant group would inevitably soar.

Moreover, the other party was the Fire Magic Tower.

They wouldn’t deal in magic tools of poor quality or low grade.

Above all, the Tower Master’s disciple had personally come.

There was no way he could misunderstand this intention.

‘If the deal is made, the rebuilding will be done in no time.’

Not only rebuilding, but he might also be able to make a huge amount of money.

If that happened, he wouldn’t even need to borrow his mother’s power.

“Can you really supply magic tools?”

Bella nodded at Bastel’s question.

“Of course, but I also have one condition.”

Well, of course.

They wouldn’t just recklessly make a deal.

But Bastel intended to accommodate her as much as possible.

After all, it was profitable as long as he could receive the supply of magic tools.

“Give me a share of the Golden Wing Merchant Group.”

A share…

It was a merchant group that currently had nothing anyway.

If they just sold magic tools, they would rise to become not only the best in the duchy but also the best in the empire, so what did a share matter?

“Alright. I accept Lady Bella’s proposal.”

Bastel offered a handshake to Bella.

Believing that this was truly the helping hand that would save the merchant group.

But Bella clicked her tongue inwardly and looked at Bastel with pity.

Bastel was so focused on rebuilding that he overlooked one important fact.

Magic tools were strictly managed items, just as much as their value.

Magic Towers didn’t casually deal with merchant groups.

They considered and scrutinized various factors such as finances, escorts, and other requirements.

But what about the current contract?

Isn’t it being made with just a few words of conversation?

‘Poor guy.’

The method written in Ethan’s letter was almost like a scam.

The hand Bastel grabbed was not a helping hand.

It was nothing more than the temptation of a devil leading to hell.