The crazy villain regains his mind - Episode 392
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Jung Joo-ho is back.
Unlike the first time, both shoulders drooped.
It was a weakness I hadn't seen since I became a superhuman and overcame hair loss..
Yongyong, who had been watching quietly until then, blurted out a word..
[Does that person really not know what kind of situation he is in??]
“No way.”
I can confidently say that in the entire Republic of Korea, there is no more proven resource than Jeong Joo-ho..
Even more so than the current president, Cheon Myeong-guk..
He showed off his abilities by leading the National Defense Bureau for a long time, and even showed off his administrative abilities when I dealt with Busan Mayor Yoo Seong-su and North Korea's Ryu Kwang-cheol, establishing himself as a complete leader..
He was the most capable person who could oversee the overall state affairs even if he became president immediately..
Former President Jeon Han-cheol also worked hard to somehow attract Chung Joo-ho..
In the end, Cheon Myeong-guk, who succeeded in escaping the magic spell but had to handle everything alone, cannot stand by and watch..
[But why can’t I understand reality?.]
“I probably already did it.”
[But you pretend not to know?]
“Humans are such a species by nature..”
The human race is inherently like that. If you have strong convictions, act based on those convictions..
When it's right, it brings a sense of accomplishment and amazing efficiency, but the problem is when it's wrong..
“The sooner you take care of that, the greater you will become as a person, but it is not easy..”
It takes a very long time for people to accept that they are wrong..
In particular, the larger the sunk cost, the more.
Even if they recognize that they are wrong, they do everything they can to resist accepting it..
It is the same case with Cheon Myeong-guk..
This is a case of avoiding it several times and then accepting reality later..
“The position of president is at stake. Cheon Myeong-guk has been extending his magical arms for a long time. There's nowhere to escape anymore. Even if you know something strange by now, you probably think your thoughts are perfect and are desperately denying it..”
[But reality is approaching step by step.]
“It's already there.”
Now that a force called Chung Joo-ho's group has emerged and the pro-presidential group has taken control of the ruling party, everything else will go in the direction that Cheon Myeong-guk wants..
What he wants is for Chung Joo-ho to be inaugurated as the next president..
[There's no way to escape?]
“doesn't exist.”
There is no way Cheon Myeong-guk, who went through all that trouble, would let Jung Joo-ho go..
I could confidently say.
* * *
It was at a meal with his family that he felt that it was becoming widely known that Jung Joo-ho could run for president..
My father spoke casually..
“Junho: Director, you are running for president.?”
“Director Junho? Are you talking about the superhuman who had his head bald and then replanted it well? He seems really nice.”
“Not only does he have a good impression, but he also has solid skills. Not only has he risen to the rank of superhuman, but he is also someone who has been working for the country in the National Guard for a long time. Above all, he is close to the current president..”
“is it so? Then I have to take a picture of that person..”
“The question is whether there is a chance that person will come out..”
My parents' eyes turned to me. Yunhee was also waiting for my answer with eyes full of interest..
“The current president will recommend you run for office..”
“There were a lot of rumors, and they turned out to be true. Then you will be able to take root more firmly..”
“Aren’t the roots still deep enough?.”
“Putting down roots takes a long time. You may be well established in this country, but if the opposition comes to power, you could be in trouble. However, if we amend the Constitution this time, a friendly atmosphere will be created for you for nearly 20 years, so it will be difficult to turn back..”
“I also think it would be better for you to become president..”
“also.”
If the parents' perception is this much, the public sentiment towards Jung Joo-ho must be considerable..
There was already a time when Lee Se-hee asked me in passing. There is a high possibility that the ruling party will elect a president due to a landslide victory in the general election. Are you sure that Chung Joo-ho will emerge?.
I think there will be a wedge sooner or later..
“So that guy will become president? It's surprising, the person who beat Berserker to death became president..”
“Did you see it too?.”
“Yes, he complained to me every day that it was difficult. He was complaining that he was pathetic for trying to become a superhuman to overcome hair loss, but that he would do his best if he had this goal..”
I complained quite a bit here and there..
“I'm sure of my abilities.”
“I heard that. The current president lacks human charm, but he seems like a really nice person..”
Even Cheon Myeong-guk, who makes a sad expression when he sees me, is full of human charm..
It's too pitiful to say that I pooped to save my human charm, so I'll just bear with it..
After talking about the presidential candidates, the topic of conversation changed..
“I'm so glad you seem to be quiet these days..”
“Oh, I'm planning to go abroad soon..”
“…….”
I spoke calmly while eating soybean paste stew, but the atmosphere became cold..
I wondered if I had made a mistake, but my mother turned blue and Yunhee sighed heavily..
“Are you going to America?.”
“I think it will probably happen that way..”
“No way, let’s hold a parliament?”
“I'm hitting the congress.?”
“America has been making a fuss about that these days..”
My father said that it was the congressional forces in the U.S. who believed I was dead and were trying to keep the Republic of Korea in check..
There has been an uproar over what happened in China, and the battle over responsibility is currently fierce..
“There is a price to pay.”
“…….”
Did I say something wrong?.
[Didn't it sound like they were going to kill everyone?.]
It could be so..
Sure enough, my father pointed out that part..
“That doesn't mean I'm going to kill them all..”
“Well, it's barely quiet, so I was wondering if there was any reason to go out..”
Since I said I was going abroad, my family thought I was going to kill someone else..
[It seems like everyone doesn't have any faith in you.?]
Well, it's actually bittersweet to hear it..
But now that I think about it, going around to meet divine beasts is something that could kill me..
Still, it won't be noisy since it won't be where there are humans..
[No, why even think about removing it! I need to think about talking!]
Let's talk about it first and decide..
[I will mediate, so don’t think about fighting for no reason! It's a problem that can be solved in a good way.!]
Yeah yeah.
[You really shouldn’t come forward right away! I promise in your name!]
I promise, stop..
[I'll be watching.]
Anyway, promises are meant to be broken, so I guess I can just change my words a little later..
Yongyong seemed to have noticed as well, but he only glanced at me and said nothing more..
He's like a ghost..
After reassuring the family, when I visited the Blue House, Cheon Myeong-guk had a special request..
“Jooho is slowly getting the hang of it..”
“Now? It's much later than I thought.”
“Because accepting reality is not easy. To be honest, I had no intention of cheating until this point, but I kept being fooled. I guess he probably wanted to deny it until the end..”
“The more this happens, the bigger the backlash will be..”
“Yes, that's why I need your help.”
“Thank you for helping me sort things out, so I will be happy to cooperate with you..”
That way, even if I do something else, Cheon Myung-guk will come forward..
There is nothing free in this world.
“thank you.”
“Have you thought about anything else??”
“Well, first of all, there is, but it requires help from a superhuman..”
“I thought about something similar, but it seems likely that it's the same thing. Were you planning on taking this opportunity to deal with it secretly?.”
“…haha.”
I guess they ran the simulation and saw that there was a good chance. It was definitely sly..
I was about to continue talking when I got a call from Cheon Myeong-guk. Cheon Myeong-guk, who saw the person who contacted him, had an expression that said he would come..
“This is Zuho’s phone..”
And I received the call with a serious expression. A voice came out from the other side and a picture of Cheon Myeong-guk gently soothing him unfolded..
“Then come and talk. Yeah, I'll be here, don't worry..”
The phone was hung up like that.
Cheon Myeong-guk, who had a look on his face that said he was coming, asked me to help him persuade Jeong Joo-ho..
“Of course.”
* * *
For Jeong Joo-ho, these days have been a series of joys, including becoming a national superman and winning a landslide victory in the recent general election..
Everything was going smoothly. In particular, it was a great joy to see that his network of connections became stronger as many of his classmates and juniors entered the National Assembly during his time as a civil servant hunter..
Power is a power in and of itself. Jung Joo-ho, who knew that fact better than anyone else, pursued power even though he did not wield it..
“I wish time would just go by like this.”
Since Choi Jun-ho is responsible for all incidents, he receives less attention and is able to enjoy his authority..
It was such a fun day.
If it weren't for the words of an old evil friend who came to visit me.
“So when are you going to announce your candidacy for president?.”
“What are you talking about??”
The person who said this to Jeong Joo-ho was Yeom Ki-cheol, who previously served as director of the External Cooperation Management Bureau..
Having established himself as the leader of the Jeong Joo-ho faction, he still maintains a close relationship with Jeong Joo-ho..
Even though we didn't see each other often, we felt close to each other..
If it felt informal in the past, now it looks like Yeomcheol is holding back quite a bit..
It's quite fun to enjoy this.
“The general election is over and the constitutional amendment will be passed, so the next step is preparation for the presidential election. You look like you don't know anything.”
“Presidential election? who?”
“you.”
“I have no intention of running for president.?”
“…What kind of bullshit are you talking about? A whole series of processes are currently underway for your presidential candidacy..”
“uh?”
“Could it be that you really didn't know??”
“Wait, wait a minute!”
Jeong Ju-ho, who hastily stopped Yeom Ki-cheol's words, began to review the progress that had been going on. It goes without saying, but there were some strange parts. Still, he didn't really care about that part. All he had to do was dismiss it as his own overreaction..
But if that's not the case?
“I'm running for president?”
“Are you pretending not to know? I'm a bit disappointed if you treat me like this too..”
But Yeom Ki-cheol’s words did not reach my ears..
All the drawings that had been in progress were progressing as if they were a perfect puzzle..
“Seriously, you've been fooling me this whole time.?”
“It's not that you were deceived, it's that you were denying reality. The president is making such blatant moves and you’ve only just noticed it? I can confidently say that this is the fault of the person who was deceived..”
“…….”
“I'm here to discuss how to prepare, but I think I should talk to the president first. I'll come back when we're done talking..”
Yeom Ki-cheol left and Jeong Joo-ho, left alone, looked back on what had happened..
Cheon Myeong-guk's subtle attitude, and Choi Jun-ho's actions as if he knew everything..
From the beginning, the goal was pointing to one place..
I was the only one who didn't know.
“…These people!”
Jeong Joo-ho, who could not forgive, got angry and called Cheon Myeong-guk. And when he realized that Choi Jun-ho was with him, he went straight to the Blue House..
The moment I saw the two's calm faces, the anger I had been suppressing all the way here exploded..
“How on earth did this happen?!”
“I thought I already knew everything and tacitly agreed..”
“Are you saying that now??”
“I'm usually so quick-witted, but I don't know why I'm so slow this time..”
Jeong Joo-ho, who was showing off his heat, looked even more obnoxious towards Choi Jun-ho, who was quietly watching..
“Did you know too??”
“of course.”
“But why didn't you tell me!”
“It's strange that people haven't noticed that until now..”
Sparks flew out of Jeong Joo-ho's eyes at the hurtful words, but he quickly regained his senses..
“Please sit down first. Let's sit down and talk.”
“…….”
Jeong Joo-ho sat across from him, feeling gloomy as if the world was collapsing due to the nuance that everything was going on except him..
* * *
I see a lot of contrast in people's faces..
Cheon Myeong-guk was smiling as if he had won the world, and Jeong Joo-ho had a depressed expression as if he had lost his country..
I guess the position of president of a country is a burdensome position..
Well, if you don't have this much worry and burden, it's a position you shouldn't take on in the first place..
[That's not right.]
Yongyong came out and denied my guess..
Then what is it?
[I think I know but I won't say anything.]
Then don't say anything.
Yongyong’s behavior, which only made his mouth cry, was ridiculous. She thought that Jung Joo-ho would tell her anyway, so she quietly watched their conversation without urging..
“When is it?”
“From the moment I was chosen.”
“So you're saying you prepared it almost 5 years ago??”
“That's how it happened.”
“Why do I sleep?”
“I thought you were the only one who could lead better than me..”
“Isn't that just your opinion?!”
“The former president also saw it that way. That's why I tried so hard to bring you.”
“…….”
Since it was true, Jung Joo-ho's mouth was shut..
“But the position of president is different..”
“It's different, a lot different.”
“So even now…….”
“So I think you should do it even more. Because I think you would do better than me right now..”
“Say that now!”
“Hey Jooho.”
Jeong Joo-ho flinched at Cheon Myeong-guk's low voice..
I think something decisive is about to come out..
“Imagine if someone else became president..”
Then Cheon Myeong-guk glances at me..
“Do you really think you can withstand Superhuman Choi Jun-ho??”
“…….”
“Maybe we should hold a presidential by-election every year..”
What, why are arrows suddenly flying at me??
[I think I saw it right?]
Whether I find it absurd or not, Cheon Myeong-guk drove a wedge into Jung Joo-ho..
“Jooho, there is only you.”
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