episode_0044

“Seu-eup haha…”

Compared to the daytime, the air that was noticeably calmer entered my lungs. The early morning air before the sun rises, which I occasionally breathe, made me feel a heavy presence as always.

On the roof of the building, the entire equipment was inspected for the last time. Suits and weapons completely covered in pitch black.

Some people might think I’m imitating a ninja, but my preferred color is white rather than black.

This was because of my special ability, [Telos – Ignis]. Even if I applied a different color, the color would quickly discolor or the paint would peel off, so I had no choice but to make the equipment in this color.

I still vividly see the faces of Hye-ri Lee and Yu-ri Lee, who spoke to me with slightly apologetic expressions.

However, this problem may also be solved later. Because they too will continue to grow.

Suddenly, it occurred to me that my outfit would be very embarrassing to people in this world.

A man wearing a tight-fitting sweatshirt. In the original world, she would be like a woman who would be perfect for various things to happen in the subculture.

“……”

I stopped thinking about other things and looked down at the building where my goal was.

A residential area a bit far from the still glittering city center. A dark place with only the sparsely installed streetlights dimly shining.

It was the place where the stone villain who finished me off once lived.

The media nicknamed her ‘Stone Golem’. It seemed like they were starting to give alternate names to villains and heroes.

In that way, the public will become more and more familiar with it.

I looked around and saw that all the parked cars were empty and there were no pedestrians walking on the street.

‘I wondered what would happen if there were police watching, but I was worried for no reason.’

It looks like he just put on an electronic anklet and left it alone.

It may seem like a light response for a disturbance on the road in broad daylight, but it is not a case of not being understood.

Although Stone Golem has officially begun his villain activities, there was little human casualty compared to property damage.

Except me.

Since I also came to my senses again and woke up, public power is probably concentrated on some villains who kill real people.

‘But that doesn’t mean it’s a good method.’

I was curious why the villain who was defeated by the hero in the original story kept reappearing, and that question was answered.

That’s because they only put electronic anklets on villains and leave the rest to each person’s conscience until the official trial.

“Should we create a prison just for super-powered people like in the movies?”

Wouldn’t that be possible if Yuri Lee adds her strength?

After thinking for a moment, I shook my head.

Construction is not something that can be completed in just one or two months, and a huge amount of time and money will be consumed.

Until a hero who awakens superpowers related to civil engineering emerges, I feel comfortable leaving it to the imagination.

As I thought last time, I wasn’t particularly paying attention to this stone golem villain.

And if it was due to the influence of awakening that I went crazy, I was able to forget it with an open mind. It’s not forgiveness. Just forget it.

Because I have no duty or duty to do anything until I am punished by the law.

But not long after I came to my senses, an interview he gave appeared on the news.

-Oh, I’m sorry. It’s because of awakening, what can I do? I lost my mind for a moment. I didn’t drink and drive drunk, and it’s not my fault. Rather, I was even shot? Guys, I have a book I’m writing. Please take a look when it comes out.

I remember Hyeri Lee holding the back of my neck while watching the news next to me. Yuri Lee was so angry that she ran away.

It was quite annoying to see him smiling without reflecting at all.

If it were reality, I would have tolerated it, but it’s just a world in a novel. Frustratingly pouring my heart and soul into this matter for months while waiting for the trial? I don’t want to allocate even a small part of my brain to that area.

There is no reason to tolerate the opponent’s provocation when you have the ability to repay it.

Thanks to this, it was good that the two sisters were enthusiastic about making equipment, but I didn’t feel good about watching them get stressed.

So I decided to just get rid of it. I will keep it a secret from them and handle it myself.

up

I jumped from the rooftop and hung onto the targeted window frame. He was able to succeed easily thanks to his physical ability to generate enormous force compared to his body weight.

Chi Ikㅡ

A thin flame spewing out from the tip of the index finger. It looks like a welder.

Carefully cut out the glass.

The poncho used at the Fallen Academy was wrapped around the outside, so no light leaked outside.

To avoid making noise, I put my hand through the hole in the window and unlocked it.

Drurr…

The access road was secured with a slight sound.

“……”

A bed located in the center of a small room. The guy above him is asleep, completely unable to guess what will happen next.

I kicked off the blanket and was sleeping very comfortably.

I took out the superpower weapon that Lee Yu-ri had made. A stick that directs the flames emitted from my hand in a specific direction. It can be used like a lightsaber, or it can be extended to use as a spear, but for now, it’s just a solid club.

Even if it is assumed that tools were used to cut the glass, there is no way to leave traces that a psychic with fire control came to the corpse.

Wow

“Crrr……”

Strike down without hesitation. With one simple gesture toward the neck, the stone golem villain took his breath away.

“Now I don’t have to see my sisters stressed out at home.”

Should I have done this a long time ago?

Then, in order to broaden the scope of suspects, they began to disturb the entire house.

The scene was set up as if there had been a thief. I scattered the clothes and items in the closet and drawers on the floor, and took a few items that seemed valuable into my inventory.

Whether you think it was the work of a thief or some other villain, the police will have a bit of a headache now.

‘That’s enough.’

After finishing my hard work, I threw myself out the window again. And then he quickly returned home, jumping over the roof of the building.

***

Click click click

“Phew…”

Forensic investigation officers are busy recording the scene while flashing lights.

Inspector Seo Min-jeong was smoking a cigarette right next to the police control line. White smoke flows out from between the cherry-like lips, mixed with the breath.

“Lieutenant Seo. Are you here?”

“Uh, yes.”

She waved her hand roughly and asked.

“Nothing came out?”

“Yes, it looks like a robbery.”

“A robber who robbed a villain… Tsk, do you want to imitate an anti-hero?”

Lieutenant Seo Min-jeong clicked her tongue and stepped on the butt that had been thrown on the floor and rubbed it with her shoe.

The investigator who was quietly watching the scene from the side added.

“However, there is something unusual.”

“What’s special?”

“It appears that they broke in through a window using special equipment, but there are no traces other than a round cut window. There are no footprints or traces of the rope used to approach the window.”

“Continue.”

“In normal cases, it is common to find out the location of money by threatening the homeowner, but the criminal killed the victim by breaking her neck while she was asleep. If he had known that the victim was a villain, this may have been an act of caution against supernatural powers… but it is not something an ordinary robber would do.”

“That’s right. The victim… writes.”

Lieutenant Seo Min-jeong rolled the word ‘victim’ on her tongue.

He was a villain who almost killed a man named Minho. Not long ago, I was busy running around feeding him beans and rice. Who knew things would turn out like this?

“The victim was not financially wealthy.”

Sigh

When you look around, all you see are clothes, old furniture, and trash.

“Perhaps the robbery was disguised and a planned murder motivated by grudges. Because the victim was receiving unfavorable views nationwide.”

“Um…”

Lieutenant Seo Min-jeong was troubled by the investigator’s words.

Is there even a chance that Minho, Lee Hye-ri, and sisters Lee Yu-ri were involved in this?

Then she suddenly remembered hearing the news that Minho had been discharged from the hospital.

“Okay. I’m leaving now. If anything else comes up, please let me know.”

“Where are you going?”

The investigator asks Inspector Seo Min-jeong, who turns his back on her while putting on her jacket.

She turns her head slightly to look at the investigator, and her brown eyes sparkle.

“Question.”

With those words, Lieutenant Seo Min-jeong got into the car and headed somewhere.

Buzzing

In front of the house where sisters Hye-ri Lee and Lee Yu-ri live.

Inspector Seo Min-jeong took a closer look at the house.

Unlike other houses around, security seemed very thorough. The metal-reinforced walls and sturdy locks were impressive at first glance.

I don’t know if it’s legal to remodel a house in this way, but I decided to move on quietly.

Not only was she not at all inflexible, but she also felt sorry for these people.

Lieutenant Seo Min-jeong adjusted her clothes and rang the doorbell.

Ding dong

-who are you?

“Hello. This is Inspector Seo Min-jeong.”

-wait a minute.

A male voice, presumed to be Minho, was heard shouting, ‘Sister!’

After waiting for a while, the door opened.

“Hello.”

“Hello. I heard you woke up. Congratulations on your discharge.”

After greeting Inspector Seo Min-jeong, her sharp eyes instantly turned to the wheelchair where Min-ho was sitting.