The crazy villain regains his mind - Episode 23
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“Who are you?!”
Kim Young-hwan's eerie eyes, torn horizontally, scanned the conference room..
The civil servant hunters who made eye contact were unable to overcome the momentum and quickly got out of the way. Naturally, Kim Young-hwan and I faced each other..
“I think I'm getting old. Why don't I retire and go home and rest?.”
“Is that a will??”
“I've heard a lot about wills, but I've never tried one. and.”
I smiled while looking at Kim Young-hwan..
“For someone who talks about sacrifice, I've never seen anyone sacrifice themselves..”
“dare!”
Kim Young-hwan, unable to hold back his anger, stretched out his hand. Even though it was not a sword as the main weapon, it was a surprise attack that seemed to have caught quite a few people..
“Minister!”
Before Dahyun Jeong’s surprised voice could disperse, Younghwan Kim’s right hand reached my face..
pot!
After lightly flicking Kim Young-hwan's hand away, he reached out to grab his collar. Younghwan Kim twisted his body, pushed away my hand with his left hand, and swung his right hand with all his might. When I grabbed it, it wriggled like a snake coiling itself and collided with my holding power..
bang!
As the force and mines intertwined, a strong explosion sound rang out. The hunters who were watching the situation were scared and retreated. I tried to let go, but Kim Young-Hwan wouldn't let go and provoked a struggle..
He may be planning to attack me with an overwhelming amount of force, but challenging me, who has all the experience, force, and gifts of hematoma, is itself an act of suicide..
Okay!
The surrounding air trembled and strong energy waves spread in all directions..
The superiority and inferiority of power was soon revealed..
Although they held on as equals for a while, Kim Young-hwan's face soon began to heat up as he reached his limit..
“Ugh!”
“······.”
I was lost in thought as I trampled on the force that was wriggling inside..
How should I handle it? Should I end it like this? It would be easy for me to put an end to a young man who is aging and can barely show half of his prime strength..
In the past, I would have killed you without mercy..
However, since the operation was established, I decided to be generous and give it a chance..
“If you kneel down and apologize, I'll take care of it..”
“···bloke!”
This is a generous measure that will save your life.?
If the other person doesn't accept it that way, you have no choice but to deal with it..
quaddd!
As my mine began to penetrate his bones, Younghwan Kim's eyes began to flutter. I am able to withstand the pressure with the majestic force I have built up throughout my life, but that is all. My bones are becoming distorted, and if it progresses any further, they will shatter and turn into dust..
It was when Kim Young-hwan’s face turned red as if it was about to explode..
“haha! Minister! Leave it at this. Junho Choi, you too.”
Jung Joo-ho intervened in the middle and separated Kim Young-hwan and me. I was wondering if I should do more, but when I saw Jung Joo-ho's dazzling movements and his facial features, I obediently backed out..
Anyway, my pride was broken and my arms were half-baked..
“I guess there was a misunderstanding..”
“Even after hearing what that guy said just now, those words come out.?”
Kim Yeong-hwan shouted, forcibly supporting his weak arms..
Jung Joo-ho made a pitiful expression..
“Don't you know that kids these days don't listen? That guy doesn't understand what I'm saying. And the minister's request is actually quite problematic..”
“what?”
“There are ways to catch both the Berserker and the Puppet Master while minimizing damage. If only the Minister would do his best..”
“······.”
Kim Young-hwan closed his mouth when he pointed out his plan to take advantage of the fruits while leaving as much room as possible..
“We all work with a sense of duty, but if you ask us to dig a hole to die in, it's not easy. Minister, please use more force..”
With those words, Jeong Joo-ho looked at Kim Young-hwan. If just a moment ago he was pleasing with a good-natured smile, now it was the face of a director of the National Protection Agency who was willing to protect his subordinate's life to the end..
Kim Young-hwan, who was looking around and twitching the corner of his mouth, turned around..
“···I just lost my appetite. Do whatever you want.!”
“thank you!”
Jung Joo-ho drove a wedge toward Kim Young-hwan, who was heading out. He was relieved and looked at me. His eyes were cut horizontally like Kim Young-hwan..
“Phew! Everyone leaves except Choi Jun-ho.!”
The National Protection Bureau hunters who were glancing at me left the conference room..
“What are you thinking??”
Could it be that they caught me trying to kill him? As expected, the director is a ghost with one clue..
“But I won't kill you······.
“He is a very greedy person by nature. He was trying to establish his position with this matter. It was reckless, but thanks to you, there will be no meaningless sacrifices. thanks.”
huh? I guess the direction of my thoughts was different. I also got the sense and nodded in agreement without finishing the sentence..
“Yes, even if you do it, do it after being recognized as level 8. Then the government won't be able to say anything since there will be an alternative system. But the best thing is to go moderately well. know?”
“I still do that now.”
“Don't be rude.”
It's true. If it hadn't gone well, I would have just broken your neck..
It seems like no one understands my sincerity these days..
“To be honest, I think there are too many people telling me not to do this or that..”
“Because that's what keeps the organization going.”
“It's difficult.”
“Even at home, your parents tell you not to do this or that. No, why do I have to teach you this in the first place? Am I your babysitter??”
“I think you would do well as a babysitter..”
“I have no intention of doing it. get out.”
I came out as if I was being kicked out. The eyes of the National Defense Bureau hunters, each doing their own thing, gathered together. Is it because they caught Kim Young-hwan like a rat? My perspective was different from before. In the midst of it all, Dahyun Jeong approached me with worry on her face..
“Junho, can you give me a moment??”
“yes.”
We headed to the cafe on the first floor. After the drinks came out, Jeong Da-hyun, who had been hesitating while fiddling with his mug, bowed his head to me..
“sorry.”
“What are you saying??”
“As the gunner, I should have raised the objection first. But Junho made him step forward..”
“It doesn't matter.”
“No, Honorary Minister Kim Young-hwan is a narrow-minded person, and since he clashed with Mr. Jun-ho, he will seek revenge..”
The word revenge was on the same level as the word suicide to me..
Of all the people who came to take revenge on me, not a single one has returned alive..
I have no reason to turn down the old man who is an eyesore and is coming to kill me..
“How do you say revenge?.”
“There are probably many things. In the meantime, he was a man who spoke a lot about his greed for power and his evil mentality. He's likely to put the brakes on your way of doing things or promotions..”
“There won't be any damage at all..”
After receiving the restorative medicine from Lee Se-hee, the number of cases of excessive suppression decreased significantly and I had no particular desire for promotion..
However, I just think that as a level 9 civil servant hunter, he should be treated appropriately for his skills rather than staying quiet..
“It's a shame, but this is not my expertise, so it's not easy to help Junho..”
“it's okay.”
“But I think Sehee can give you some advice for Junho..”
“Team leader Sehee Lee?”
“Sehee is not only an excellent awakened person, but also a resourceful person, so she exerts the greatest influence on the Holy Guild. How about talking to Sehee??”
Jeong Da-hyun's eyes toward me were full of regret and worry..
It really doesn't matter.
However, I think the resourceful Sehee Lee can help me with my current concerns..
It wouldn't be a bad idea to ask for some advice..
“All right.”
“I'll contact Sehee..”
* * *
Apart from the conflict that occurred in the National Defense Bureau, preparations for the operation to capture Berserker and the Puppet Master have been completed..
I was classified as a reserve unit, not a strike unit. This was a measure taken out of concern for unnecessary conflict on the field as it clashed with Kim Young-hwan, the biggest force in the field..
But I broke my arm, do you think I can fight properly??
It's my job anyway, so I'll take care of it, but in case someone tackles me, I'll have to insist that my old man's bones are so weak that they're broken..
Apart from the mobilization of state-sponsored hunters, the plan to reduce the number of hunts failed. It was the result of all kinds of negative words being used by large guilds, such as economic recession, employment difficulties, and management crisis. Instead, it was decided to contribute to cooperation in mobilizing reserve forces and establishing a siege network..
So Yunhee also went hunting as planned..
“You have to be careful.”
“okay.”
As the names of the two villains emerged, the activities of the villains lurking in the outskirts of the city also became more active. As the number of attacks increases, the villain response teams in each region also become busy..
There was even an official document stating that if you resist, you can be killed on the spot..
“Send a signal if something happens.”
“I hope that doesn't happen. If you keep saying things like that, it sounds like something is going to happen..”
“That's not it.”
“I know. anyway! Now that I'm all grown up, I'll try to get through it with my own strength. Trust your brother, you idiot..”
“okay.”
I think it's my brother's feeling that he can't help but feel worried at the same time, while seeing Yoon-hee's confident appearance makes him feel like she's grown up..
I just need to get married well..
I wish I could bring a boyfriend who can block my attacks just three times, no more, no less..
After getting ready, Yunhee and I went outside together. Today the destination was the same.
“But what happened to my brother all of a sudden??”
“I have an appointment with Lee Se-hee..”
“What's going on??”
“Counseling on personal concerns. Why do you look like that??”
Yunhee’s expression towards me was bizarre..
“My brother said he was a counselor.?”
“why?”
“No, the kind of person I see like you don't need any consultation, it seems like you just use your hands first..”
“that's a villain.”
“That's what you've been like so far.”
“I guess you don't know that I'm the one who caught the most villains in the National Defense Bureau..
“I guess there aren't many people who know you as well as I do. Anyway, good idea. This team leader can guide my brother to the right path..”
My brother says I look like a villain. Since I only deal with monsters, I speak as I please..
Meanwhile, our car arrived at the Holy Guild. When I finished parking and went up, Jeong Da-hyeon, who had arrived first, approached me..
“Uh, Dahyun unni.?”
“hi.”
“Why sister too? What's really going on??”
“not a big deal. Just a simple consultation.”
“My brother didn't do anything wrong.?”
“······.”
“huh?”
I don't know why Jeong Da-hyun is silent over there..
“Oh, no. nothing. Trust me.”
“Sister, haven’t you heard that you can’t lie? It's really suspicious right now.?”
“Not really······.”
“I would have caught it if I hadn't gone up right away, but I'm busy so I'll go. I'll let you know later?”
“okay.”
When Yoonhee disappeared, Jeong Dahyun breathed a sigh of relief. Then he checked his smart phone and said to me.
“Sehee can come up right away..”
We headed to Sehee Lee’s office..
Unlike before, Lee Se-hee, wearing full makeup, greeted us early in the morning today..
“Welcome, I was quite surprised when two people suddenly said they wanted to consult..”
“Sorry I'm busy. But you're the only one I can ask for advice from.”
“Because I don’t want you to trust me. And I was curious about Junho's work..”
“It's no big deal.”
“It's a big deal. It's a huge accident. So much so that you need to prepare your mind..”
“Hmm, really? But before that.”
Lee Se-hee glanced at Jeong Da-hyun and smiled mischievously..
“Like I said last time, just treat yourself as you normally would. No one is uncomfortable here..”
“Is that okay??”
“What do you think? Dahyun, there’s nothing uncomfortable.?”
“···doesn't exist.”
Contrary to her words, Jeong Da-hyun's expression looked somewhat uncomfortable. Is it because you hate informal language? I guess I should treat Dahyun Jeong more politely..
“Now, tell me what happened.?”
I told him about my clash with Kim Young-hwan. The conflict occurred because the brakes were put on a somewhat unreasonable operation. And when Jeong Da-hyun said that she was worried about retaliation in the future, Lee Se-hee made a puzzled expression..
“No, Junho actually caused the accident and he was more carefree? I'm not worried?”
“Not really.”
“By the way, it's even more surprising that he competed on equal footing with a level 8 superhuman. To be honest, I thought Junho would reach level 8 within a few years. He was also mentally preparing. But he was level 8?”
“I haven't measured it yet so it's level 7.”
“···Does this make common sense? I was in my 20s and had never heard of level 8.?”
“There is a first record in the United States..”
“In Korean age, he is 30. I knew it was great, but I didn't know I'd be hanging out with that nasty old man..”
Lee Se-hee drank tea repeatedly as if her throat was burning..
I was going to say that I broke Kim Young-hwan's arm bone, but I held back because I thought Jeong Da-hyun would faint..
“Junho, you need to answer my question honestly. Really.”
“I'm not a villain.”
“I never even thought about that? Anyway, why did you become a civil servant hunter??”
The two pairs of eyes looking at me were full of curiosity. I looked back from the time I returned to the past, remembered why I chose to become a civil servant hunter, and answered..
“It was my mother's request. My father also agreed. And I chose it because I thought it would be easy to work with..”
“······.”
I said it honestly, but what came back was a look full of disbelief..
“It's true.”
“That's all?”
“okay.”
“If Junho wanted to, he could have taken a down payment of hundreds of millions right away.?”
“You have to work for what you get.”
“Yes, that’s true, but it wouldn’t have been that difficult if you were at Junho’s level..”
Lee Se-hee sighed heavily. Even Jeong Da-hyun, who had brought me into the National Defense Bureau, looked blank. Is it really that surprising??
“I thought there was an incredible reason that I couldn't figure out until now. Dahyun, you knew?”
“I didn't know either. I thought it was just a throwaway reason, and even if there was a reason, I thought there would be some story behind it.······.”
“The story was a recommendation from my parents..”
Lee Se-hee looked somewhat despondent..
“I did it because I was told to, so I don't think I have any regrets. It hasn't been long since I became a civil servant hunter..”
“Sehee, you can't believe it······.”
Lee Se-hee, who ignored Da-hyun Jeong's interrupting words, said to me:.
“There are two solutions. First, quit being a civil servant hunter. The second is to be officially recognized as level 8 as soon as possible as a member of the National Defense Bureau. These two directions will be very different. The direction will be determined depending on what Junho wants. What does Junho want most as a hunter??”
“······.”
What do I really want?.
What I want in life is a peaceful life for my family. That is currently in progress, so what I need most is the authority to freely carry out public affairs as a civil servant hunter..
I wish there was less work.
So, in order to do what I want to do, I have come to realize that there is only one thing I need..
“Privilege of non-arrest.”
I felt like I could do my job really well if I had this..
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