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Chapter 378

< Gangtaesan (2) >

“Actually, it’s been a while since we started dating. We started dating officially recently, but I thought I should tell you in advance..”

“I really heard a lot from Taesan. Are you saying that they are practically like brothers? I'm really jealous that they can trust each other that much.?”

We moved to a nearby cafe and chatted about various things along with small talk..

Kang Tae-san, a civil servant at the Ability Management Bureau, a government agency, and Park Mi-young, who works as an office worker at an ordinary company..

It is said that their relationship began when Kang Tae-san went on an on-site investigation to the building where her company was located..

“Suddenly, everyone was scared because they heard that a supernatural crime had occurred downstairs, and it was so cool to see him come in and calm them down.!”

“Ahaha, it's a shame. Actually, it wasn't that big of a deal. It was a little noisy, but it was a simple theft with no significant damage and no casualties..”

It was said that such a chance meeting led them to naturally keep in touch, and with Park Mi-young's active appeal, they eventually ended up dating recently..

‘He was complaining that he was so busy that he didn't have time to rest, but in the meantime, he was doing everything he could..’

Who would have thought that guy would succeed in dating first?.

As someone who had been with Kang Tae-san since he was young, I couldn't help but feel a very strange feeling..

With new eyes, I looked again at my friend, who was smiling heartily with a beautiful woman next to him..

A manly appearance with thick lines that are not obscured by fatigue and a well-trained body..

In fact, although it was called the Criminal Investigation Department, considering that the main work of this non-awakened guy was oriented towards the administrative side, it could be said that self-management was thorough..

‘They said that usually, an agent like him and an awakened investigator are dispatched to the scene in a two-person team. Although it fluctuates frequently depending on the scale of the event,.’

This is unavoidable, as the presence of an awakened person with the relevant ability is essential in the investigation of crimes related to supernatural abilities..

Of course, that didn't mean the agent was just a sidekick to the Awakened investigators..

There was no place that could not be reached by their professional hands, including on-site inspection and schedule coordination, as well as arranging locations, collecting suspects, and analyzing collected information..

When necessary, their role was to seek advice from relevant officials, like 'Dark Wizard Ahn Seong-jin' who was caught by Hans, so they were high-quality personnel who could not just be ignored as ordinary people..

‘That means the salary is high. Actually, if you think about it, you're the best spouse..’

Next, my eyes turned to Kang Tae-san and Park Mi-young, who were smiling with their arms around each other..

A cute puppy-like beauty who is a few years older than us, who are of the same age..

With a great body that did not match his small stature, I could immediately understand why the corners of Taesan's mouth were so pert..

‘however···.’

I carefully observed Park Mi-young while making small talk with them with a smile on my face..

The lively reaction shown by actively empathizing with the speaker's words was sociable that even the reticent person found himself speechless, and the natural smile shown at the same time was harmless enough to disarm even the most wary person..

He can truly be said to be an ideal companion..

‘···Something feels uncomfortable.’

Yes, it was so idealistic that it felt like watching a well-staged play..

Her personality may have been like that, but my intuition, which had awakened to divinity and had a vague sense of cause and effect in the world, was telling me that it was not a simple matter..

‘Okay, this thing looks weird..’

A place where your one and only friend, who is like a brother, introduces you to your first lover in life..

It wasn't polite to be suspicious of the person you were dealing with, but you couldn't just pretend you didn't see it and ignore me..

Aren't Kang Tae-san and his grandmother the only relationship left to 'Han Seong-hyeon'?.

‘I hope it's just my imagination.’

To make sure of that, it's best to shake off this discomfort as quickly as possible..

For me, who is multitasking every day, having a seemingly normal conversation while secretly analyzing the other person was nothing..

“So what did that guy say then?···.”

“hey! I decided not to say that···.”

“oh! Really? our baby···.”

The self that calmly talked about trivial matters and the self that calmly observed the situation separated, and the surrounding sounds gradually began to increase..

「My mind calmed down with the “brightness index” and “nervousness” added to it, and I observed the other person closely..

Body movements and facial expressions that change in real time, movements of facial muscles such as around the eyes and mouth, fine wrinkles hidden by makeup, and pupil constriction..

Although I did not have any convenient abilities such as mind-reading, my enormous mental status and “insight” combined with “analysis” borrowed from Hubert, the owner of a large merchant, produced an equally effective effect..

and the result—

<Park Mi-young (pseudonym))>

- Affiliation is unknown. He is older than he appears on the outside. They are hiding their true feelings and lying. Before coming here, I received instructions from someone..

-Key characteristics: extraordinary acting skills, cool-headed judgment of situations, great mental ability, and ordinary physical ability.

-reliability : 11%

The result I expected was unexpected..

Reliability is rock bottom and analysis details are not properly published as a result..

At this level, it was almost safe to say that betrayal was inevitable..

‘···I couldn't believe it.’

I tried to maintain my composure and smiled without showing any signs of confusion..

Since we haven't clearly revealed the other party's purpose yet, it would be a shame to show signs that we have noticed something..

And just in case, I even “analyzed” and compared Kang Taesan..

<Gangtaesan>

- Affiliated with the Criminal Investigation Department of the Republic of Korea Ability Management Bureau. With an indomitable will and constant effort, I joined the company with excellent grades. Due to the deaths of those who followed him like his parents, he has a strong hatred for supernatural crimes. I am very excited about introducing my lover to my friend for the first time. Even though I ate one chicken, I’m still hungry..

-Key traits: unwavering faith, persistent fighting spirit, devoted love of family, great fighting talent, extraordinary mental ability, and great physical ability.

-reliability : 94%

‘···As expected, there is nothing wrong with the skills. That also means···.’

It was said that everything about that woman who goes by the name Park Mi-young was a lie from beginning to end..

Everything from name to age, occupation and intention to approach..

“Oh, wait, I need to go to the bathroom..”

“Okay then. But I'm a little hungry. Is it okay for you to just have dessert? Should I order one more honey bread??”

“How are you? Honey, can I have one? At this point, I just order them by type.?”

“···Is that so? then···.”

I got up and headed to the bathroom, my face cold as I heard the friendly voices of two people coming from behind..

Kang Tae-san, who had been like family since elementary school, was a great guy..

Unlike the ordinary me, not only was I always at the top in studies and sports, but I never got discouraged even when someone bullied me for not having parents..

Not only did he take care of me until the end when I became a loner stuck at home after the accident, but he was also one of the brightest talents who joined the Talent Management Bureau through his hard work to uncover the incident..

‘however···.’

In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that he accounted for most of the ordinary and peaceful life of 'Han Seong-hyun'..

If it weren't for Kang Tae-san, my daily life would have been ruined before I even got my "avatar"..

‘···How dare you touch it??’

It was, for example, a symbol of my ruined humanity..

He is the person who knows my past best in the world, the only person with a direct connection to that past, and one of the reasons why I desperately pursue morality and struggle not to lose my former self..

Thinking that it might be damaged by someone's dirty intentions, my stomach began to boil..

Sigh—

I went into the toilet stall of the bathroom and took out a smartphone using “low-space storage”..

A cannon phone prepared to deal with matters in the shadows, not a contact number used in the sun..

In reality, the amount of use itself was much more than that of Yangji..

‘Let’s take a look and see what these guys are doing..’

I sent a few lines of commands to Jin Shao-ran, the agent of Heinz II, and immediately threw the cannon phone back into subspace..

Afterwards, I casually washed my hands in the sink and looked at my face reflected in the mirror - especially the two eyes that were shining coldly..

The vampire-dominated clan had long since completely taken over the underbelly of Korea..

They were self-respecting because if they indiscriminately absorbed underground forces and inflated their size excessively, they could create unnecessary vigilance among various organizations, but that indirect influence alone was enough to exercise actual control..

“Oh, are you here? I ordered this and that. Maybe it's because I worked overtime for a few days, but I'm still hungry no matter how much I eat..”

“What are you doing now? Don't I know you eat a lot?.”

“Right? Ugh, how is it that Taesan has such a big appetite?.”

“Haha! Because my energy metabolism is high···.”

And I, the owner of that clan,.

There was nothing unknown about what was happening in the darkness of Korea..

***

“As expected, it's nice to see your face after a long time. Let’s see each other like this often. Getting some fresh air outside.”

“I had fun today. Seonghyun, if you have any thoughts, please let me know at any time. There is a pretty junior who seems to suit Seonghyun well, and I will introduce it to you next time..”

“Ahaha, I'm still okay. I still like natural encounters..”

“Ugh, then you live alone for the rest of your life.?”

“Leave it alone. I'm only in my early twenties, so what?.”

“Hmm... is that also true? Yeah, whatever. Speak if you feel like it. Then go in carefully..”

As time passed and the night deepened, the end of our meeting naturally came..

I said goodbye to the two people standing side by side and walked towards the parking lot where I parked my car..

I could roughly guess why Kang Taesan called me this time..

He may have been thinking of introducing his best friend to his first lover, but more than that, he probably had a greater desire to form a new relationship with me, who was still living in the house even after overcoming his fear of going outside..

‘From the looks of it, it looks like he asked Park Mi-young separately..’

If you know a good woman among your acquaintances, wouldn't you have asked her on a blind date??

Contrary to his thoughts, it was an unnecessary consideration for me, who was active and global... no, not only was I involved in cross-dimensional external activities, but I was also in separate relationships with many women..

‘Of course, it is far from the romantic aspect..’

After lightly appetizing, I sat in the driver's seat of the foreign car I had just purchased and took out a smartphone..

To check a message from one of those 'connected women'.

“···Let's see.”

Approximately an hour after ordering the investigation..

The prior information provided was not very much..

From the beginning, everything from Park Mi-young's name to her occupation and residence was a lie..

‘Okay, done properly..’

However, just over an hour was enough for me to receive a properly organized report..

It was only natural that the most talented people gave priority to Heinz's orders regardless of the time and situation..

I calmly read the contents of the report with a stern face..

“···under! okay. Now that I think about it, there was this one..”

My eyes closed as I realized the full story of everything..

To plan how to move forward.

The fingers holding the steering wheel moved to the beat and made a small noise..

‘Well, I don't really have any plans..’

Then, for a moment, I opened my eyes again, started the car and gently stepped on the accelerator..

A luxurious body that moves smoothly, cutting through the darkness of the night..

Regardless of the reason, there was only one judgment for those who went against my wishes..

***

In Korea, violent crimes had decreased significantly due to the activities of the unofficial transcendental groups Hahoetal and Phantom, as well as the recent active vigilante activities of the clans..

However, their area was limited to 'violent crimes' that literally threatened the security of society, and they were not able to crack down on all criminal activities..

Those who commit crimes will not disappear unless all the desires of everyone in the world are castrated..

As if there were a law of preservation of criminals, the more one side was oppressed, the more the other side began to act more aggressively..

As harsh sanctions continue, violent criminals, whose lives have become difficult, seem to have changed their business, and have begun to become more active in areas such as fraud, blackmail, and embezzlement, which are difficult to prove and difficult to catch in the act..

“How is things going??”

And among those who actively took advantage of such a situation, there were also those with vested rights who were already firmly established in society..

Office of the Chairman of Daeryong Group, a conglomerate ranked in the top 30 in the Korean business world..

When an older man wearing a luxurious suit and glasses opened his mouth indifferently, the strategic planning director who was holding a tablet next to him bowed politely and answered..

“Manpower supply and demand are progressing smoothly. We've twisted the chain of command several times to avoid being tracked, and we're ready to cut off the tail at any time if we want..”

It was not that difficult to embrace radicals who were dissatisfied with society but could not move for fear of their executioners..

After all, what they wanted was primal pleasure, including money and the desire for destruction..

If I could somehow satisfy that need, I could temporarily use them as weapons, and just being able to handle them for a little while was enough to get things done..

Even if it is a minor unnoticeable misfortune, if it comes one after another, wouldn't it be enough to hold back competitors??

‘If you are reluctant to do domestic activities, you can send it overseas and use it..’

This is a group that has been raised from the beginning using any means possible..

A true businessman maximizes profits by using all available means according to the situation..

Even as the chairman lifted up his gold-rimmed glasses and smiled darkly, the strategic planning director's report continued..

Following the content related to money laundering and all kinds of corruption, finally the last item on the agenda was reached..

“···We are also sequentially planting our people in various organizations and carrying out the work. It is being carried out through the Cheonjong Construction line, but there is nothing special about it..”

“Um, yeah. There's no need to rush that part, so I tell him to proceed clearly. If anything happens, it could become a rainstorm..”

By the time I finished the report,.

The head of the strategic planning office glanced at the tablet to organize things, and the corners of his eyes twitched momentarily..

A sudden variable occurred without any warning..

“···Chairman, this is an urgent report. Cheonjong Construction···.”

they didn't know.

Because of something they thought was no big deal, the King of Shadows, who rules the shadows of Korea, began to show his teeth to them..