Chapter 115
When I came to, I was in Author Yu Eunha's Space. I was sitting at a table, facing Author Yu Eunha. Author Yu Eunha stared at me for a while, then sighed.
“Did what?”
“When I woke up, it was written in my notebook that you “ate” Seo Jiyeon.”
She took out a notebook from her desk and showed it to me.
“Oh, really?”
So my actions are continuously recorded in that notebook.
“When are you going to turn her into a Mutant?” “Hmm? I'll turn her into one when Seo Jiyeon wants it. There's no rush, is there?”
After all, Seo Jiyeon is already established as one of the strongest characters from the previous work. In other words, if she were a digital monster, she'd be an Ultimate form. So, Jiyeon-i's transformation into a Mutant isn't urgent. Of course, if she becomes a Mutant, she can use her abilities immediately, so it'd be good not to have to move her hands.
“Indeed, depending on how she fights, she might even be stronger than Yu Jinseok right now.”
For example, her position, or something. For now, Yu Jinseok's power has waned a bit since the Divine Sword disappeared. So, you probably didn't call me here to debate who would win, like Korea versus Japan.
“Why did you call me today?”
“China might start making moves soon. So, the Baekhwa Cult needs to try harder, thanks to a certain someone who killed all the Hunters under Ha Jeongseok.”
No, I really had to catch them. Of course, it's a shame, but if I hadn't, Ha Jeongseok would have underestimated me and kept sending more.
“Alright. I'll take responsibility.”
“Then you can go back now. I need to sleep.”
Author Yu Eunha waved her hand dismissively, as if annoyed.
*She called me here, then sent me away. What a personality.*
“It seems like you always go to sleep around the time I leave. Do you like sleeping that much?”
At my words, she pressed her temples and spoke.
“To have good dreams? Perhaps.”
*Good dreams, huh? I feel like I always have them.* I have to go. What else can I do?*
“Alright, I'll be going then.”
I got up from my seat and lay down on Author Yu Eunha's bed to sleep.
*Next time, I'd like to have a slightly more substantial conversation.*
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When I woke up, I seemed to have been sleeping on Seo Jiyeon's lap, and she was looking down at me with a loving expression.
*Had our positions changed somehow?*
*Jiyeon-i probably woke up first and shifted her position.*
*Ah, I want to keep sleeping like this.*
*If Rachel finds out about this, it's definitely a month of snake soup punishment.*
“This is why I can't help but like you.”
*Because she's adorable.*
“Same here. Now that we're entangled like this, you're just too lovely.”
She gently stroked my head.
*Of course. There's no woman I've targeted who dislikes me.*
*Ah, I'm suddenly horny. Should we do it again? Rub against each other and have sex to our hearts' content.*
I got up and immediately hugged her.
“Wanna go again?”
“No. I really have to go see Choi Cheolsik today. Otherwise, he'll get suspicious.”
“Anyway, you're an Executive of the Baekhwa Cult now, so what if you don't go?”
Wouldn't it be better to just quit your other job now? If your wife/husband is a Villain, shouldn't you naturally quit the Association?
“That's precisely why I have to go, so I can spy.”
Jiyeon-i said that, then smiled wickedly.
*My lower half is throbbing again. Ah, I have to hold back. But I can't.*
“You're really driving me crazy.”
“Why?”
“I want to rub against you right now. Really. Why do you always say exactly what I want to hear?”
“Of course, I only want to say things you'll like.”
Now, the object of her affectionate pleas wasn't Yu Jinseok, but me.
*Ah, what a truly lovely woman.*
“Alright. Call me when you're done.”
“Okay.”
I left Jiyeon-i's house and walked down the street.
*Should I go back? Since I stayed out, I'll probably be forced to drink snake soup this time.*
In fact, Rachel had sent me a text message filled with obsession with my Magic Gear.
Zzzzzzzzzing
Look at this. Rachel seems to have sent me another text. I felt a vibration in my pocket and took out my Magic Gear. A message had arrived, but thankfully, it wasn't from Rachel.
Lee Nolbu will be launching the Terraforming Magic Unmanned Spaceship at 4 PM today. Please take care of it. “Hmm, so today's the day.”
I have a plan all laid out. Lee Nolbu started a business to earn a little extra cash. It was a business he started with the sole intention of earning some pocket money, not just with spaceships. That was a chicken restaurant. Lee Nolbu's Family even fry the chicken themselves. That bastard is crazy enough to exploit all his relatives to boost his own abilities. But then again, he does share the money with them. His relatives, treated like employees of a black company, work like *pushovers*. It means the opposite of Heungbu, who gains strength even when his Family and relatives are poor. I found out through an interview that the Nolbu Family had mastered their own secret chicken frying technique and intended to hit it big with it. Now I plan to find fault with that chicken restaurant.
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As soon as I arrived at the chicken restaurant, I decided to check out the internal situation first. I focused magic into my ears, enhancing my hearing. Then, I heard shouting from the kitchen inside the shop.
“Ugh. Sister-in-law! How many times do I have to tell you not to fry it like that!” “S-sorry. Older Brother.” “Go make some pickled radish!” “Older Brother, my salary this month...” “You expect to get paid frying chicken like that? You've ruined three chickens this month alone, Sister-in-law!” “My salary is 150,000 won, Older Brother. Even if you deduct the price of three chickens from that...” “Shut up! Go make the pickled radish!”
Sister-in-law? Older Brother? So, were Lee Heungbu's Wife and Lee Nolbu's younger brother working a part-time job here? Ugh, look at that personality. He's pure trash. I thought I'd feel a little guilty, but it seems I definitely need to ruin this chicken restaurant. I made my presence known and walked inside.
“Hello.”
“Welcome! What a cute young lady. What can I get for you?”
I know I'm cute, but you, ma'am, are incredibly ugly. Just like Nolbu's Wife, she looks utterly wicked. And I want to go seduce her, Heungbu's Wife, whom I see in the back. I know she's had a child, but how can she look so innocent? Ah, this isn't the time. Right now, I need to screw this place over.
“Hmm, I'll have one Nolbu Chicken, please.”
“You look like you can't even eat a whole one. Are you sure?”
One chicken? One chicken is nothing. I swallowed Kim Jaesu's parents in one bite.
“Ugh. Even though I look like this, I'm a Mukbang T-Tuber. Just leave it to me.” “Oh, really? Then I should treat you well. Wait a moment. I'll fry it right away.”
Good. Fry it quickly. That way I can screw you over.
Here's a whole chicken, and a coke is on the house~
Nolbu's Wife soon brought out a freshly fried whole chicken. Seeing that she even included pickled radish and coke, I thought she must think she'll get more popular thanks to me. I picked up a piece of chicken and took a bite. The crispy, oily coating and the taste of good quality chicken! ...Kim Jaesu's Parents' chicken tasted better. If it had been truly delicious, I would have tried to save the shop. But this won't do.
“Hmm, it really is delicious, just like they said in the interview.”
No, from a Human's perspective, it's not bad. But Rachel's food is just so much more refined.
“Right? Eat a lot.”
Pretending to hold the chicken, I secretly opened a Subspace in my palm and put in the chicken leg and wing. In short, I made both the leg and the wing disappear. *I'll ruin this chicken restaurant now with this.*
“Uh, but... why is there only one chicken leg and no wings at all?”
“W-what are you talking about? No wings?”
“Look. They're gone, aren't they? What I ate was the breast and neck. I didn't even eat those parts.”
“Huh? Hey. No, what are you talking about?”
She's making a truly wronged expression. But what can I do about your being Nolbu's Wife? Endure this absurd reality with sheer guts.
“No, are you still going to deny it even after seeing this? Look, they're gone! What is this? Are you just mocking your customers or what?” “No, Young Lady, you shouldn't do that. What do you mean 'gone'? Did you drop them somewhere on purpose?”
On purpose? Well, yes, it was on purpose. But I didn't drop them like that.
“I haven't gotten up from my chair, and I held and ate the chicken only with my hands, as you'd see if you checked the CCTV.”
At my words, Nolbu's Wife checked her Magic Gear, and her face turned pale. This was clearly the shop's mistake. *Strictly Speaking*, they could probably settle it by giving me another chicken as compensation. *I have no intention of doing that. Besides, I was recording everything, even what Heungbu's Wife had to endure.*
“Huh? W-what? It's really gone?”
“You still won't admit it even after this. Ugh. I heard the rumors and, even as a Villain, I risked coming here, but...”
“Young Lady. What are you talking about? Who are you?”
Only then did Nolbu's Wife seem to grasp the situation, and she recoiled.
*If she's curious who I am, it's only natural for me to tell her.*
I threw off my sunglasses and used magic to create a Nun's habit.
“I am Baekhwa! As the owner of this chicken restaurant, you've made a grave mistake today! I'm going directly to Nolbu to confront him about today's incident!” “B-Baekhwa? That villain? W-wait a minute!”
What “wait a minute”? As if I'd wait!
“Hmph!”
I left that spot and, with Kate's help, moved to Kaesong. The chicken restaurant was just a pretext from the start. It's funny that I'm doing this as a Villain, but still. In Kaesong, there's a spaceship launchpad. The Nolbu Space Industry Research Institute installed a Magic Spaceship Launchpad there. All of this was in the file Lee Yujin sent. And today was the day of the spaceship launch. Nolbu was giving a speech in front of many people and reporters.
“My dear Citizens! Today is finally the historic day when Nolbu Alpha 1, the Terraforming Magic Unmanned Spaceship for Mars, will be launched. Please look forward to it. The launch countdown will begin soon. Today, you will surely witness and confirm Korea's Space Magic Technology, which you have so eagerly anticipated. Everyone!”
Oh, when I heard that line, a line I wanted to say came to mind. Believing this was my chance, I boldly shouted in this unholy place, holding a box filled with chicken bones.
“Cut the bullshit! What kind of technology are you going to 'meet'? And a spaceship? Are you talking about a spaceship with missing parts, like a chicken missing its pieces?”
“T-that bitch?”
Startled by my voice, people looked at me and were surprised once more. They must be surprised that I, who should be in Songdo or roaming Gyeonggi Province, am here. But then something suddenly occurred to me. Even if it weren't for Lee Yujin, I felt like I had to do this. No, isn't that right? Ha Jeongseok, my Superior, had his hair ripped out and suffered international humiliation, so Nolbu, his Subordinate, shouldn't get off scot-free, right?
“I have come today to punish Nolbu and his wife, who deceived hunters and citizens with lies. I am Baekhwa!” “What? Baekhwa? She's a villain! What are you doing! Stop that bitch from approaching the spaceship immediately!”
The Hunters Nolbu employed foolishly blocked my path. It's laughable that they have enough sense to quickly try to prevent me from approaching the spaceship. I raised a finger at the foolish lot. Baekhwa TV is famous now. Of course, the Hunters would all know what my finger gesture means.
“Hey, you dogs of Cheongwadae! This is the Unique Ability I used to raid Cheongwadae the other day! If you don't want to die, don't mess with me!”
As I wiggled my finger, as if about to snap it, Nolbu's Hunters cleared the way.
*Yes. In the end, everyone is afraid of death, no matter who he or she is.*