Ch.105There’s No Normal People Here – 6

“AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!”

…I knew this would happen. This is driving me crazy, seriously.

I sigh heavily as I look at the pitiful soul.

The laundromat owner screaming while looking at the literally demolished building.

They say landlords are above the Creator, but this building isn’t some grand structure.

Just a laundromat on the first floor, my room on the second floor, plus a storage room.

And the third floor with a tenant who refuses to leave despite being given notice.

He spent his entire retirement fund to buy this building, and now this happens.

‘He even said he sleeps either in the laundromat or in his car.’

For the owner, this building was his only hope and nest.

And our dear Rina Lee destroyed half of it with just three punches.

“Keuheueuk!!”

Now he’s sitting on the ground, wailing in despair.

He’s crying so miserably that I felt I should comfort him.

But in my confusion, I almost said, ‘It’s okay, more than half is still standing.’

That would be the ultimate insult. I’d deserve whatever curses came my way.

I mean, other superpower users manage to break just windows when they fight.

This level of destruction seems almost intentional.

‘This is bad enough, but… what about our little friends across the street?’

The elementary school across the road has more than half of it completely gone.

The investigation confirmed there were no civilians inside, which is truly a miracle.

“Ah, how annoyingly loud he’s crying.”

Rina slides up next to me and snaps at the owner.

Thanks to that, not just me, but even the owner looks dumbfounded.

It would be infuriating if some random person said something like that.

But for the culprit herself to speak that way?

I guarantee if she weren’t S-rank, there would be bloodshed right now.

How far is she planning to take this with her reckless behavior?

It would be better if she cared at least a little about public opinion.

It’s not pleasant when someone you know gets cursed at from all sides.

Swoosh—

Meanwhile, Rina suddenly holds something out to the owner.

“What are you doing? Take it quickly.”

“What is this…?”

“Oh, seriously. Hey! Secretary! Secretary!!”

Rina’s loud call for her secretary rings out.

Her secretary, who was talking with the police nearby, comes running over.

Watching that pitiful sight reminds me of a slave, or perhaps a graduate student.

“Huff, huff! D-did you call me, Miss Rina!”

“Do this for me.”

“Ah, yes. Um, perhaps how much…?”

“Why ask when you already know?”

“Yes. Understood. I’ll make sure no complaints arise!”

The secretary carefully takes the phone from Rina’s hand.

Anyone watching would think a king was passing down some royal decree.

…Ah, I suppose giving a phone could be seen that way, if you really stretch it.

Meanwhile, the secretary approaches the owner with a professional smile.

“Hello. I deeply sympathize with your shock from this sudden incident and the heartbreaking damage you’ve suffered. We’d like to offer compensation, so if you could share your account number for immediate use…”

As expected, since money is no object, they’re trying to solve this with cash.

Well, in this capitalist world, what can’t be solved with money?

But will it work on the owner who’s suffered such deep emotional trauma?

“Um… I’ve already transferred 100 million won as an initial payment due to transfer limits. Within the next few days, we’ll provide total compensation of 2 billion won through all available means. We can repair the building if you wish, or handle it differently if you prefer.”

2 billion. Wow, worthy of an S-rank indeed, that’s quite generous.

For Rina, that amount seems to be absolutely nothing.

But I thought they’d start deducting various things to reduce the compensation…

“Ah, and the 2 billion is just the cash compensation. Additionally, Miss Rina will transfer some shares from companies she owns, plus various other compensations are being prepared. All together, it will amount to about 5 billion won. And until all compensation is complete, you’ll be provided with a luxury vehicle, and we’ll cover unlimited accommodation at a five-star hotel until you find a new place to stay.”

As soon as the secretary finishes speaking, the owner’s face brightens.

…Wait, Mr. Owner? Where did all that miserable crying from earlier go?

He seemed like he was dying just moments ago.

Seeing him now reminds me of a certain saying:

There’s nothing in this world that money can’t solve.

If something seems impossible, you just haven’t offered enough.

Rina’s money-throwing continued afterward.

You were startled by the noise? 10 million. Your car got scratched? 20 million.

I don’t know how much money she has, but she was pulling it out like tissues.

She even forced the responding police and firefighters into an impromptu dinner party.

Even when they protested, Rina had her secretary force them to participate.

Saying she’d make sure their superiors wouldn’t say anything if they just ate quietly.

‘Is she implying they shouldn’t spread rumors after accepting this?’

I thought she didn’t care about public opinion at all.

I expected her to say “So what?” and ignore people who suffered because of her.

Seeing her trying to clean up in her own way, she’s not complete trash after all.

Well, if she were truly that awful, she would have become a villain.

Or the protagonist would show hostility and they’d become adversaries.

In that respect, Rina doesn’t belong to either category.

She’s crazy, yes. Definitely not what you’d call normal.

How should I put it… I’m not sure if this comparison works, but…

‘My child may be a bit eccentric, but they’re not a bad person!’

*

Afterward, people from the Superpower Association came rushing in.

From the looks of it, they’ve determined there’s something behind The Elder targeting me.

‘More precisely, he came to make a proposal, not target me.’

Those who did what humans should never do.

As a result, the being known as Seojin Baek appeared in this world.

With nothing, just to be used and have his soul sucked dry.

Honestly, I’m angry. It’s absurd and frustrating.

No matter how long ago it happened, they were eager to cover it up rather than punish those responsible.

I completely understand why Sujin Hyun turned her back.

It’s surprising she didn’t become more deranged like Hyuk Kwak.

She must have exceptional self-control.

Even I feel anger creeping up just thinking about it.

Sticky, heavy, and disgusting—yet inescapable.

And I don’t even have the memories, so Sujin must feel it even more intensely.

‘She said all evidence was perfectly erased.’

There’s no way to prove her innocence or the atrocities of the past.

Even if this body, the current me, is the only survivor of that experiment.

In a situation already erased from history, they could easily dismiss it as nonsense.

“…Fuck.”

So what, am I going to die soon too?

The survival probability was said to be extremely low, almost zero.

There were no exceptions. Whether they died before or recently, everyone died.

I was just starting to blend into this world, truly living as Seojin Baek.

Learning about the past this way makes me lose all desire to continue.

‘The good thing is, I have The Third Eye.’

I’ve checked multiple times. My characteristics as seen by The Third Eye haven’t changed.

If I had a terminal condition, there would have been some change.

The Third Eye, which reveals all penalties, wouldn’t miss something like that.

I seem to be caught up in something incredibly complicated and dirty.

If it were just a coincidence, I could forget it and pretend I knew nothing.

But this is too directly related to me to ignore.

Yes. Now all the questions are finally starting to make sense.

The impossible combat abilities, the sudden awakening of superpowers.

The monstrous physical abilities that remind one of some creature.

Plus being an orphan with no parents or even relatives…

“Seojin oppa!!”

“Ugh.”

Suddenly my ears ring with a piercing sound.

It was like someone fired a machine gun right next to me.

Is that decibel level even possible for a human?

“…Are you deliberately trying to make me deaf?”

“I called you several times and you didn’t answer!”

“Then you could have just shaken my shoulder or something.”

I look at Rina, who’s tapping her ear with a sullen expression.

She seems to still be upset about me calling her “crazy woman” earlier.

…Come to think of it, isn’t that unfair? I’m not the only one who says that.

Villains, ordinary people, even Hakjun Ma and Jiyoon Han.

Everyone calls Rina a “crazy woman,” so why is she only hurt by what I say!

‘Talk about selective damage.’

Indeed, she’s not in her right mind. That’s an unchangeable truth.

“So why did you call me?”

“Wow… really… you’re the only one who asks me to repeat myself, you know that?”

I don’t know and I don’t care. I don’t want to know either.

“I’m asking if you have somewhere to stay tonight.”

“How could I? Someone demolished it quite thoroughly.”

“Ugh! That was because of The Elder! Why do you keep blaming me!”

Well, Sujin Hyun didn’t even break down the front door and came in quietly.

Plus, that woman only got beaten by you from start to finish, right?

She couldn’t even resist enough to break anything.

In the end, Rina was the only one who used force.

That makes Rina the prime suspect for sending my room to meet its maker.

“…So. The conclusion is you have nowhere to stay tonight, right?”

“Yes. Oh, are you going to find me a hotel like you did for the owner?”

Rina hesitates briefly at my question, then nods.

“Yes. Hotel, hotel it is. A five-star hotel at that. No, maybe even better? Anyway, let’s go. I’ll go with you. Secretary! Secretary!! Give me the car keys!!”

“Y-yes! Coming! Miss Rina!!”

Slave, graduate student, and Rina’s secretary—aren’t they all the same thing?

I should ask sometime if she’s getting paid properly.

If she’s not receiving proper wages, this needs to be reported to the labor department.

‘….’

Wait, why does that woman keep grinning?

Why. What’s making her so happy? Can I be let in on the secret too?