I Was Mistaken for a Great General of War

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The tension was palpable.

As Daniel looked on with unease, Lucy took a deep, calming breath, trying to settle her anger.

Prien had indeed ordered, and it was true that she hadn’t said she wanted something else.

“But…”

From Lucy’s perspective, who just wanted to savor the Éclair that Daniel had praised so highly, it was rather disappointing.

With half-open eyes, she stared down at the Mint Chip Ice Cream.

The bright turquoise color of the ice cream offered no hints of its taste.

If the Mint Chip Ice Cream was awful, it would ruin this rare moment of relaxation.

As Lucy scrutinized the ice cream deeply, Prien narrowed her eyes slightly.

“Hmm. Your expression doesn’t look good…”

What could be the reason? It was clear even without deep thought.

“Seems you don’t like having your date interrupted.”

She must be feeling down about someone else joining her intimate time with Daniel.

In reality, it was because of Prien’s rogue order of “Mint Chip Ice Cream,” but Prien hadn’t sensed that at all.

After all, Mint Chip Ice Cream was delicious.

To Prien, Mint Chip Ice Cream was the perfect dessert with no dislikes.

Sure, there were a few people who sometimes hated mint, but that was such a tiny minority that it didn’t warrant concern.

“Anyway…”

Prien didn’t like seeing Lucy, who was acting all sweet around Captain Daniel Steiner, who was like a saint advancing toward the annihilation of the United Nations.

Even though she personally respected Lucy’s work efficiency, this was a separate issue.

Prien knew well how many historical figures suffered due to women’s problems.

Love tends to blind you and cloud your judgment.

If it were a normal relationship, she wouldn’t interfere, but…

Lucy was hiding something beneath the surface.

Prien could tell her darkness ran quite deep, unlike what others might know.

Uncertain of what kind of malicious effect that darkness could harbor for Daniel, she remained on guard.

If she were enticing Daniel for some ulterior motive, that would be absolutely unforgivable.

“I wanted to taste the Éclair…”

On the other hand, Lucy simply wanted to indulge in the Éclair.

As she hesitated, Lucy almost asked Daniel to cut a piece for her, but shook her head.

There was no way she could make such an rude request of her superior.

Ultimately, resigned to be content with Mint Chip Ice Cream, Lucy picked up a spoon.

After scooping a bite of ice cream, her eyes widened in surprise.

The sweet and refreshing taste spread pleasantly in her mouth, unlocking a new horizon of flavor.

Taking the spoon from her lips, Lucy muttered quietly, “Delicious…”

Prien, hearing that, showed a brief look of surprise before breaking into a genuine smile.

“Lucy, Lieutenant! You like mint?”

“Yeah. I think I do.”

“If that’s the case, you should have said so earlier! I know a couple of places we could go for it!”

Lucy blinked several times, looking troubled, as she glanced at Daniel.

As if asking if it was okay, Daniel held his coffee cup and replied.

“Do as you like. When we return to the Union, the HQ will acknowledge our contributions and provide ample downtime.”

Lucy nodded slightly, indicating her understanding.

Watching this, Daniel smiled subtly after taking a sip of his coffee.

‘Looks like she’s completely hooked on dessert.’

He felt a twinge of guilt towards the United Nations.

The Lucy who used to belittle desserts as junk food was long gone now.

How does it feel to have your talented spy’s taste buds NTR-ed?

‘Even if her ideals are flawed, her taste buds are honest.’

Satiated, Daniel was about to eat his Éclair when he felt Lucy’s gaze on him and stopped.

He had caught Lucy stealing glances at the Éclair.

After all, he had lavished so much praise on it in the office, so it was natural she’d be curious about its taste.

Understanding Lucy’s feelings perfectly, Daniel sliced the Éclair in half and handed it to her on a small plate.

Lucy turned to him with a slightly startled expression.

“Captain, that’s not my share.”

“From now on, it’s yours. I’m already full.”

“…Thank you.”

Receiving the plate politely, Lucy pierced the Éclair with her fork and took a bite.

“…!”

At that moment, her eyes widened even more than when she had tasted the Mint Chip Ice Cream.

Startled, Lucy quickly returned to her original expression but couldn’t hide the flush on her face.

Daniel, watching right in front of her, stifled a chuckle.

‘I’ve felt it from the beginning, but she really isn’t honest with her emotions…’

If Lucy had a tail, it’d probably be wagging furiously left and right by now.

As he entertained this thought, Daniel sliced off a piece of Éclair suitable for eating and put it in his mouth.

‘Oh.’

Indeed, the Éclair was delicious enough that he understood Lucy’s reaction.

*

After finishing their dessert, Lucy saw Daniel and Prien off first.

She had her own agenda to attend to, which was why.

Daniel and Prien nodded in confusion, and after confirming they were walking away, Lucy approached the man leaning against a pillar outside the shop.

The man, wearing a black beanie, turned to Lucy.

“…What is it?”

“If you’re going to follow me so conspicuously, you’re bound to get caught. You were lurking around five days ago too, and here you are again.”

At Lucy’s words, the man frowned slightly.

“What? What nonsense…”

“The eagle soaring high in the sky will never know the affairs below.”

The man’s hand trembled slightly.

That sentence was a kind of code used within the intelligence community of the United Nations.

Realizing Lucy was a spy, the man swallowed hard.

Staring him down, Lucy quietly continued.

“Follow me naturally.”

Turning on her heel, Lucy started walking somewhere.

Not knowing how everything was unfolding, the man felt compelled to follow her, keeping his distance.

Lucy moved as if with a specific destination in mind, but the foot traffic around them dwindled with every step they took.

‘Where is she taking me?’

Anxious, the man bit his lower lip.

As he continued scanning their surroundings, they reached an empty construction site.

None of the workers were left for the day, and there were no citizens living nearby, making it a deserted area.

Wondering why she had brought him to such a place, the man tried to ease the atmosphere by speaking first.

“Wow! I never expected to meet a comrade in a place like this! Disguised as that guy’s aide, no less. It’s even better! Can you help me take out Daniel Steiner?”

Lucy let out a low sigh.

“That’s not an order from the United Nations.”

The man shut his mouth. She was right.

“I’ve completed my investigation on you. I’ve noticed you taking unilateral actions before.”

“…So? Has my unilateral behavior ever harmed the United Nations? Besides, Daniel Steiner might cause massive damage to the United Nations in the future. It’s right to eliminate him.”

“I’ll say it again. That’s not an order from the United Nations.”

The man ground his teeth, thinking she was thoroughly unreasonable.

“So what now? Are you suggesting I just sit back and watch? Or will you provide some other help?”

“You’re mistaken. I came here to eliminate you.”

“…Eliminate?”

You’re going to kill a teammate? It was such nonsense when Lucy turned her body.

The way she stood backlit by the full moon gave off an indescribable sense of pressure.

“I can’t tell you all the details, but the United Nations hopes for the kingdom’s defeat. If you assassinate Daniel Steiner, it would be viewed as going against the will of the United Nations.”

“Wait a moment…”

“Furthermore, my mission is to ‘eliminate agents who have gone rogue or refuse orders.’ Your actions fall under both categories.”

Based on her demeanor, it didn’t seem like she was lying.

The man let out a hollow laugh, suddenly drawing a gun from his pocket.

Before Lucy could even say a word, he pulled the trigger multiple times.

With gunfire erupting, flashes ignited as bullets flew through the air.

However, none pierced Lucy’s body.

Because the bullets were lodged in a blue barrier Lucy had formed, motionless.

‘She blocked it? In that brief moment?’

As the man stood dazed, Lucy dismantled the barrier.

As the barrier disappeared, the bullet that had been suspended in midair fell to the ground, rolling weakly.

“Sorry. No malice.”

Lucy drew a revolver from her coat.

Seeing that, the man screamed with rising terror.

“You crazy witch! Even if it’s an order from above, you’re going to kill an agent like this…!”

Unfortunately for him, his words were cut short.

Bang!

The bullet shot through the man’s head.

Unsteadily, he staggered before falling to the ground with a thud.

“…”

Confirming the man was dead, Lucy lowered her revolver.

Then she turned her head away as the reflected light from the moon started to irritate her eyes.

There, a cracked full-length mirror was carelessly left behind.

Lucy took a look into the mirror.

Her silvery-white hair gleamed under the moonlight, her red eyes staring back at her.

As she quietly regarded her reflection, Lucy unconsciously recalled Daniel’s words from earlier that day.

“I just thought you looked particularly beautiful today.”

…What on earth did that mean?

For a girl who had never once thought she was pretty, it was quite the perplexing compliment.

After all, the only things Lucy usually heard from men were screams or curses.

Her mission from the United Nations was to eliminate traitors.

Pondering Daniel’s words, Lucy suddenly looked up at the sky.

“The Milky Way…”

Peering at the lush stars, she realized it had grown quite late.

It was about time to head back.

Clearing her mind of any thoughts, Lucy began to walk slowly.

And without her noticing, she let out a sigh.

She had gone through countless incidents and had killed all sorts of people.

Renowned as the Reaper with red eyes, Lucy was a figure of terror to the traitors.

But even someone like her had one fear.

“I don’t want to go to work…”

Sadly, that fear was simply about going to work.