episode_0052
by fnovelpiaInternational relations in the modern era are not just about politics and economics.
Heroes and villains from all over the world.
Because they also play a very important role in relations between nations.
For example, is it possible that the state not only controls Ruina’s absolute destruction abilities that are out of the norm, but can also use them when appropriate?
The diplomatic power based on that ability was to overwhelm other countries.
“The committee has complete control over Ruina…?”
“Yes… . Making Ruina a national power. Furthermore, privatizing that power and making it a cleaning tool that can easily eliminate enemies. That was what the committee demanded of me.”
“You crazy kids… … .”
Team Leader Jang Se-hee’s confession made me swear.
In the end, all the talk about budget and manpower was just an excuse.
Their goal was to control Ruina’s power for themselves.
How dare you treat my girlfriend like an object… … .
Crunch.
My fists began to gain strength on their own.
“And now I have one more confession to make… … .”
Team Leader Jang Se-hee glanced at me, then quickly looked away again.
“If there is an obstacle in the process of controlling Ruina, an operation against you, the key person, will also be planned.”
“Operation against me?”
“Your senior must have told you about the content before. I was listening over his shoulder at the time.”
“No way… … .”
Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s terrifying threat that had been weighing on my mind for a while.
The words, “Take me to a place where no one knows me and put the reins on Ruina,” suddenly popped out from the back of my memory.
“You were planning to do that to me, who didn’t do anything wrong?”
“If you can handle the mighty power of Ruina, then Mr. Jo Seong-hoon’s position doesn’t matter at all.”
“No shit!!”
He slammed the table again, cursing again.
Then Ruina quickly got up from her seat and sat down next to me.
“Are you okay, honey?”
“… … Sorry, Ruina. I got a little excited.”
I gently touched Ruina’s shoulder and apologized to her.
Could it be because of the warm scent coming from her?
My heart, which had been fluttering in my chest, quickly calmed down.
“So you said you couldn’t even give me 10 million won? Because I would have kidnapped and imprisoned you anyway? Huh??”
I spoke harshly to Team Leader Jang Se-hee, who was looking at the floor and fidgeting with his ten fingers.
“… … … … .”
She just remained silent.
“Haaah… … .”
A long, heavy sigh escaped me.
If Team Leader Jang Se-hee hadn’t come to our house and act all arrogant.
What’s more, if you didn’t even know that the team leader had changed.
I was just discharged from the hospital and was trying to go back to my daily life, so I wonder what the future holds for Ruina and I.
It was just terrifying to even imagine.
“By the way, can you tell us all about such sensitive things? Security is the lifeblood of the National Intelligence Service, right?”
“… … … … After all, I’m just as good as dead to you all.”
Team leader Jang Se-hee lifted up my shorts, which were falling down again, and answered softly.
I stood up from my seat without saying a word, holding Ruina in my arms.
Then he looked down at the new team leader who was hunched over across the table and asked.
“Team Leader Jang Se-hee. I want to receive a reward for the kindness I showed you. Of course, you will cooperate, right?”
That’s what he said though.
In fact, it was a 100% pure threat directed at her.
* * *
Creak… .
A familiar black van stopped gently at the entrance to our villa.
Team leader Jang Se-hee called to return to the field.
Fortunately, this was possible because her cell phone was in her skirt pocket, not her shattered suit jacket.
“Are you really going to… … ?”
Team leader Jang Se-hee, wearing a very unbalanced outfit of a large T-shirt and a suit skirt, asked in a crawling voice.
“Our daily lives depend on it, so isn’t that obvious?”
I clung to him like a puppy.
He answered while gently patting Ruina’s head, who was smiling brightly.
“… … … … .”
Team Leader Jang Se-hee’s wavering eyes glanced at Ruina.
“Why? Are you thinking of withdrawing now and saying you can’t do it?”
That moment.
A sharp word came out from Ruina, who was being stroked by me.
“That, that… … . What you are doing from now on is very dangerous, rebelling against the country… … .”
Team Leader Jang Se-hee shrugged his shoulders and could not finish speaking.
Yeah, that’s exactly what she said.
An act of rebellion against the state.
The cooperation I requested from Team Leader Jang Se-hee contained such nuance.
“I’m talking to you, Team Leader. I hate betrayal the most in the world.”
I said to myself what Ruina had once told me.
And then, while hanging on to my arm, he opened his arms wide and reached out towards Team Leader Jang Se-hee.
“I told you earlier, right? If it weren’t for our self-compassion, you would have lost to me long ago.”
“… … … … .”
A gulping sound was heard from Team Leader Jang Se-hee, whose face had lost all color.
That appearance is just like that.
They were just like fragile prey in front of a predator.
“So, welcome and all. If you really don’t want to die, then just do as we say, you traitorous bitch.”
“… … Okay, … ”
Could it be because they dared to harm us?
Or is it just because I’m a woman that I feel uncomfortable?
Ruina pressured Team Leader Jang Se-hee with an even more ferocious appearance than usual.
Soon, Team Leader Jang Se-hee, whose legs were shaking, slowly approached the van.
Then, as if it had been waiting, the door of the van opened with a creak.
And the person who soon appeared within it was… … .
“Senior…!?”
“Team Leader Lee Tae-seok!?”
“Ah! Stone Buddha!”
It was just as the three of us each exclaimed in surprise.
Team leader Lee Tae-seok, dressed in a familiar suit and sunglasses, waved his hand toward us.
“I’m glad everyone is safe. Especially Agent Jang Se-hee. And you too.”
Team Leader Lee Tae-seok nodded his head slightly at her, who was not even talking.
It’s as if they had anticipated this would happen.
No, no.
Why did Team Leader Lee Tae-seok suddenly appear now?
“You, you were definitely demoted… … .”
“Let’s ride first. I’ll tell you more details later.”
We soon got into the van one by one, led by Team Leader Lee Tae-seok.
Next to me is Ruina, leaning on my shoulder.
Next to him sat Team Leader Jang Se-hee, who was shoulder to shoulder with Ruina and couldn’t find where to look.
The interior of the van was so comfortable without a single person in a black suit.
Thanks to that, such thoughts came to me naturally.
“The weather is chilly, so wear this.”
Team leader Lee Tae-seok took off his jacket and handed it to his junior.
“Thank you… … .”
Is it because it’s in front of the person you dragged down?
Team leader Jang Se-hee reluctantly accepted the jacket and expressed his thanks in a crawling voice.
“By the way, how are you here?”
I immediately asked the question that absolutely had to be asked in this situation.
“I wiretapped.”
“ha?”
Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s words came out so confidently.
“Sorry, I installed a wiretapping device while you were away from home.”
“No, that’s what you’re talking about now… … .”
“Thanks to you, I was able to understand the position of my antagonistic colleagues and the committee. I should especially thank you for telling me everything.”
“… … … … .”
Team Leader Jang Se-hee simply lowered her head in silence in response to Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s half-hearted praise.
“So, Team Leader, are you thinking of stopping us?”
“I intend to remain silent even if you storm the council, for the sake of peace and safety.”
Could it be because I was kicked out by that committee?
For some reason, Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s words felt like they had a lot of substance.
“There is no reason to hesitate since they only scold the highest members who have useless thoughts and do not cause any harm to non-related people.”
It looks like there really was a wiretap installed, since they seem to know all about our plans.
When I get home, I should just take it all off like last time… … .
“But I don’t recommend going straight in like that right now. There’s a lot of surveillance equipment in the committee facility.”
Soon, Team Leader Lee Tae-seok turned his head towards Ruina.
Ruina tilted her head, blinking her wide eyes.
“It’s time to become an office lady. Ruina.”
Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s lips slightly furrowed as he brought up those words.
It rolled up into a circle.
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