The crazy villain regains his mind - Episode 124
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It is called Cheongchuleoram (靑出於藍 靑於藍)..
That was how I felt when I saw Jeong Da-hyun..
I can't believe I refined my short-lived idea so refinedly. If it were me, I would never have considered the monsters' habits and their behavior towards their families. This way, I would have captured the entire monster family..
It's a maternal instinct, and it was a defeat that I finally realized..
Dahyun Jeong was definitely a student who was willing to teach..
If I had come across Dahyun Jeong's idea earlier, I would have caught one that escaped while hunting the Earth Dragon..
My mistake at the time was to fertilize the hatchling too early. If it had remained in a more intact form, I would have pulled out the remaining one thinking it was alive..
Now that I think about it, it was insufficient..
“I still have a long way to go.”
It was a moment when I realized that there was still a place left to focus on. On the other hand, I think realizing this is the joy of teaching Dahyun Jeong..
“excuse me…….”
Was it because of the harsh reviews on the first hunt? He seemed quite concerned about my next evaluation..
“good job.”
“no. Rather, I learned more..”
Although she expressed humility in words, Dahyun Jeong's expression brightened..
“Anyway, I think it would be difficult to carry this..”
“I guess so.?”
“Let's get in touch.”
We called in the hunting cleanup team..
While waiting for them to arrive, I compiled the information I gained when dealing with monsters..
There was a unique connection in my head. It was similar yet different from how a puppeteer connected puppets. While the puppeteer was controlling the willless doll, in this case it felt like he was providing a channel for communication..
One thing is clear: the place to which the link was linked was highly likely to be where Ryu Gwang-cheol was staying..
“came!”
Several huge trucks started coming in from a distance..
After a while, the cleaning team arrived at the location and looked shocked when they saw the monster we had hunted..
* * *
The President stroked his chin and was lost in thought. What Choi Jun-ho said during his visit to the Blue House a little while ago was quite shocking..
“What do you think of Choi Jun-ho’s story??”
“It makes sense.”
Cheon Myeong-guk agreed with Choi Jun-ho’s words..
“Although it is far from systematic, I believe that there is no one who can follow Choi Jun-ho's sensibility in the field. What he saw would be closer to the truth.”
“Pyongyang is not far from the hunting point. If traces of Ryu Gwang-cheol's gift were detected, what Lee Yoo-cheol confessed would not be a lie..”
The story of Ryu Kwang-cheol's close associate and the information Choi Jun-ho obtained by searching through the monster's brain had to be considered true..
Cheon Myeong-guk also agreed..
“I think it's true.”
“I think so too. By the way, isn’t it funny how the information was found? Is that how they teach monster hunting these days??”
Cheon Myeong-guk immediately shook his head..
“Junho Choi’s method as a superhuman is unique. No, it's dangerous. I would have done it because I am confident that I have complete control over the situation, but if someone else is going to do it, I will stop them..”
“You could say it was level 7. Nachalnyeo… No, Ms. Jeong Da-hyun is surprising. You're using your vacation to develop your hunting skills..”
“Choi Jun-ho is a talent that the world would have noticed if he were not a superhuman. Her age is now 24 years old, she is only 22 years old.”
Although it was said, Jeong Da-hyun's existence was already known not only in Korea but all over the world..
A faster pace of development than Shiloh, who once enthused the entire country. And an awakened person with upright beliefs who chose justice over beauty, wealth, and fame..
Dahyun Jeong has all the elements that people can be excited about..
There were even rumors that a foreign guild was preparing a contract worth more than $1 billion to take her away..
The President smiled happily..
“It's hard to find an awakened person with that kind of sense of justice and enthusiasm. It's a blessing to be part of the government. The only problem is that I don't have a good relationship with my parents. Is it still bad??”
“yes.”
“We have no choice but to intervene in that area where appropriate. If the war of nerves gets worse, promising talents may lose their place or be leaked to other countries..”
Who would dare to take such a step when Choi Jun-ho is there? There were a lot of rich moths in the world who would jump into the fire to recruit talented people..
Cheon Myeong-guk realized what the president meant..
“We will take action.”
“Let me believe it.”
* * *
Investment never stops.
It was a response to the current government-led advance toward North Korea..
Even those who were initially negative changed their attitude when word spread that Choi Jun-ho would step forward..
Once Shinsung Group took the lead, large guilds and large corporations began to follow..
The fact that they were moving the Republic of Korea meant that they had a high probability of success..
In particular, the support from non-awakened citizens was close to madness..
There is hope that if the government captures the three plains in North Korea that are the targets of its advance northward, it will be able to escape chronic housing and food shortages..
The three plains were vast plains, and if these areas were completely cleared, safe housing would be secured in addition to food production..
The threat of monsters is everywhere, but in modern times, the most dangerous places have become the mountains..
Korea, which already has many mountainous areas, succeeded in protecting the necessary bases, but the reason it was unable to build many safe zones from monsters is because of these mountainous areas..
“That is the power of the brand Choi Jun-ho..”
“…….”
I, the person involved, was calm, but Jin Se-jeong looked triumphant as if it was her job..
Somehow I feel embarrassed.
“I especially like that the United States clearly expressed its intentions. The United States and Japan have expressed their intention to invest, but China has criticized it..”
China, which claims to be a direct stakeholder, harshly criticized the North Korean advance, saying it was bringing about senseless sacrifices..
However, according to Cheon Myeong-guk, they talked about compromise behind the scenes..
Since they can't eat it right now, they are planning to set up a fishing ground..
If you're going to do that, why don't you give us something else to make it stop?.
Although Jin Se-jeong did not know that fact, he was seeing the situation relatively accurately..
“If only Choin could officially show his cool side here! nice! It will make a really cool picture..”
“A picture like that would be difficult..”
“yes? why?”
“Instead of setting up in front like a hero, I will move quietly from behind..”
“Oh, I see. That's too bad. If Choin had shown a heroic side, he could have risen to become a world star..”
“…….”
I’m really glad I didn’t become a world star..
As soon as I fell into disappointment, I recovered quickly..
Jin Se-jeong suddenly smiled brightly..
“That's why I exist! I can decorate even this with your mysterious charm..”
“…Incredible.”
“She is a woman with the ability to make Choin propose a renewal of her contract.!”
It's true, I can't deny it..
The effect of Jin Se-jeong's idol worldview and the work of named trolls was so great that criticism of me, which frequently appeared on TV, decreased significantly and voices calling for me to be treated as a villain disappeared altogether..
Just making the factors that made you secretly anxious disappear is a huge harvest..
“Oh! And my malicious comments are being exported to foreign countries as well. In particular, the response from the US is very enthusiastic! If I were in the US, I might have been tracked down by hackers and shot.?”
You say crazy things so calmly.
For some reason, I feel like there are no more normal people around me..
Same goes for Dahyun Jeong and Sehee Lee..
“Anyway, don’t worry about creating your super image! I will do whatever it takes to help you become a plus..”
“…All right.”
I should be thankful that Jin Se-jeong will do his best.?
I was a little curious as to why I should be confused about this..
“But what does it mean to move quietly??”
“I will quietly find my home base..”
“yes?”
“If anyone asks, please keep it a secret..”
I plan to decide later whether to just scout and then go back or infiltrate..
First I headed to Kaesong.
* * *
“I don't like the fact that I have to come to a village like this..”
China's Foreign Minister Wang Xian frowned at the bleak landscape, showing no signs of civilization..
I visited this place three times, but there was no change in this place, as if time had stopped..
The subordinates around him also nodded their heads in agreement..
North Korea, which had maintained the framework of its former state, was completely destroyed by demons and returned to a primitive era..
Now it has become a no-man's land where monsters run rampant, reminiscent of hell..
This is a land that China will one day occupy. But looking at the sight now, it wasn't a very desirable land..
“In times like these, Zhang Zedong must be there..”
The death of Zhang Zedong, the leader of the three northeastern provinces and a promising superman, was regrettable. If he had acted less, he would have survived and strengthened himself, but his hatred ruined everything..
Plus Namgunggi’s absurd death..
As a result, the party's recent policy has changed to a reservation toward North Korea..
It was decided that there was no room to recover North Korea for the time being..
However, we cannot simply hand it over to the Republic of Korea..
The party's decision is to delay the war as much as possible while reviewing whether to support Ryu Gwang-cheol..
“There are monsters everywhere..”
At the same time, a subordinate's cry was heard..
“Boss! It's a monster!”
People around him seemed confused, but Wang Xian raised his hand to stop them..
“Okay. This is ‘his’ territory..”
At that declaration, the guards retreated. Anyway, it wasn't a number that could be stopped even if they came forward..
As Wang Xian said, the monsters only watched from afar and did not move. Every single thing looked unusual..
Wang Xian accepted it as a show of force by Ryu Gwang-cheol..
Such a brilliant move for someone who rules over a small town..
I didn't like it very much, but I suppressed it, remembering the instructions given by the party..
After driving for about an hour, Wang Xian and his group saw an old city, almost in ruins, appear..
“This place…….”
“They said it was New Pyongyang..”
It would not be strange to say that it was a ruin where a war broke out. It was chaotic because broken buildings and debris had not been removed all over the place..
But the further we got into the city, the cleaner it started to become. And when they reached the place they claimed to be the 'Seokseok Palace', everyone let out an exclamation..
It was so splendid that its very existence felt unrealistic. It was difficult to imagine how many people's hard work must have been squeezed out..
“Let’s all take care of our facial expressions.”
Following Wang Xian's order, the subordinates managed their facial expressions before getting out of the car..
A while later, when we arrived at the Presidential Palace, a man in his 40s came to meet us and greeted us politely..
“Welcome, welcome to the New Pyongyang Presidential Palace. Minister of Foreign Affairs.”
“I can't see Comrade Lee Yu-cheol, who usually comes out to meet me..”
“…He is currently carrying out an important mission. I will take care of you.”
“hmm.”
Wang Xian nodded and the man who came to meet him took the lead..
The inside of the Presidential Palace was even more of a different world. Luxurious interiors, antiques, and artwork were on display as if all the city's wealth had been gathered together..
Is it true that the former regime’s secret warehouse was robbed?.
The place they finally arrived was a reception room decorated in red and gold. A handsome man in his early 50s who was sitting on a fancy chair stood up and greeted Wang Xian..
“oh! Long time no see! Minister of Foreign Affairs. how have you been?”
He is Ryu Gwang-cheol. Wang Xian shook his hand and nodded with a nervous expression at the touch on his shoulder..
“It’s been a while, President Ryu..”
“Thank you for coming this far. Come on, sit down..”
Wang Xian, with a nervous expression, sat down. And Ryu Gwang-cheol, who was sitting at the head of the table, crossed his legs and smiled softly..
“Okay, what brought you here??”
“…….”
It was arrogant. Although he was ranked 20th in the party, he did not have the attitude of a city-state ruler..
This means that you know that you are the one who is currently in urgent need..
They said they didn't like the current situation, but they were the ones who were disappointed..
“I understand that the south is currently preparing a large-scale advance north..”
“yes. what.”
Wang Xian sighed inwardly at his displeased attitude and continued speaking..
“At home, I hope that President Ryu will keep South Korea in check..”
“As a check, I guess I'm making a request now. I need to go into pricing for this..”
Wang Xian sighed inwardly as he saw Ryu Gwang-cheol grinning..
Although he called himself a chairman, Ryu Gwang-cheol was of a family close to a businessman..
That too is not faithful.
So I didn't want something like this to happen, but I got bitten badly..
However, the current situation in China was having to lend a helping hand to these scammers..
“I don't ask for much.”
Ryu Gwang-cheol's demands like this were always excessive..
It was the same this time too.
After arguing for hours, Wang Xian shook his head..
“It's absolutely impossible.”
“Then the negotiations broke down..”
It was then.
Wow!
A tiger with enormous muscles and a body length of over 7 meters appeared and acted as if it was going to pounce on Wang Xian..
“What is this?!”
“ah, it's okay.”
Wang Xian, overwhelmed by the monster, trembled. This is a level 8 harmful monster that is nothing to see..
Looking at Wang Xian who was scared, Ryu Gwang-cheol grinned and patted the monster's head..
“I recently became a special friend. We named it saber-toothed tiger. Isn't it wonderful??”
“Yeah, yeah…….”
“You don't have to be that scared. If it's my 'favor', you're a well-behaved child..”
The emphasis on the word please was quite intentional..
This was a clear threat.
But there was nothing that could stop me.
Wang Xian clenched his teeth to somehow hold on while his hands and feet were shaking..
As if savoring the sight, Ryu Kwang-cheol relaxed to the fullest..
“Of course, we are not asking too much of your country for free. Of course there must be a gift..”
“standing gift?”
“I still had no intention of ignoring the actions of the southerners. So I sent you a taste test..”
Ryu Kwang-cheol revealed that the diplomatic corps sent to the South had lost contact..
Only then did Wang Xian realize why Li Youcheol did not come to meet him..
If you show your self-indulgence in front of a head breaker... The result was obvious.
That guy is a crazy person you should never interact with..
Ryu Gwang-cheol’s main point was next..
“I have a special 'favor' to ask my friends. You can look at the results and give your answer..”
Ryu Gwang-cheol asked his two friends, the monsters, to step on Gaeseong..
* * *
When I arrived in Kaesong, I had no time to rest..
While I was considering whether to head north tomorrow, a loud alarm suddenly rang and reports began to be relayed to me..
This was an attack alarm by a minimum level 8 harmful monster..
What's odd is that it's not just one thing..
The person in charge came running to me, thinking..
“There are two! Two plus level monsters are attacking Kaesong..”
“Are you coming separately??”
“yes! However, even though the distance between the two is quite close, there is no sign of collision. This…….”
It's Ryu Gwang-cheol's doing..
It must be revenge for killing Lee Yu-cheol and hunting lizards..
I gave the order to the person in charge without thinking for a long time..
“Evacuate all citizens.”
If you don't want to die, you'll run away on your own..
If you ignore the evacuation advisory, there is no next time..
When I was a civil servant hunter, I said I had to protect one citizen until the end, but that was bullshit..
I don't have the spirit to protect the citizens while dealing with monsters..
“Well, then the superhuman?”
“Let's buy some time.”
“Oh, I see.!”
The person in charge who reported it hurriedly walked out..
I was left alone in a space surrounded by emergency warning sounds..
I didn't know that bundles of money would come rolling in at my feet..
“…I couldn't go there for fear of a stampede, but only the two of them came.?”
This is how they expressed this situation.
“Honey.”
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