Ch.2020. Dragon King Squadron’s New Red Debut and the Truth Investigation Committee

“I’m an accomplice too.”

Kang Yerin muttered. Seeing her, the Association President clicked her tongue.

“You just realized that now? You crazy bitch. Did you think you were some kind of saint? Stop pretending to be the victim.”

“…You’re right. Everything you say is right.”

“If it weren’t for the Dragon King Sentai, tsk. So you admit everything? No more arguing with me?”

“…Fine.”

Kang Yerin nodded. The Association President had noticed that she had special feelings for Jung Ui-seok.

She had left it alone, thinking that it was just a fleeting emotion of youth, and that someone familiar with politics like her would soon realize what was more important.

‘Looks like she finally gets it. The dead don’t come back anyway.’

The Association President thought this as she left her office, intending to apply some ointment to her cheek where Kang Yerin had slapped her.

Thud. The door closed.

And at that moment.

‘I need to find it.’

Life returned to Kang Yerin’s eyes. She immediately began frantically searching the Association President’s room.

‘When the Association President was asked if the Dark Kingdom had been revived, Ji Se-hwa asked if she had seen our helmet recordings. The President stayed silent. That means she saw them. Which means…’

The final battle with Dark Arthur. There had to be video footage of it.

‘Hurry, hurry…!’

Kang Yerin quickly searched through drawers, under the desk, every corner.

And finally.

‘This must be it!’

Kang Yerin discovered a chip hidden in a gap with a double structure beneath a bonsai plant. She quickly copied its contents.

Click—

‘Oh no!’

The door opened at the same time.

“What? You’re still here?”

“I need to come up with a plan. If foreign associations won’t cooperate, how about using their opposition? As they say, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

Kang Yerin spoke calmly, pretending to look at documents while hiding her racing heartbeat.

“Their opposition? What do you mean… Oh! I see. Kang Yerin, you’re a genius!”

There was no shadow of suspicion on the Association President’s face. As the President focused on the documents, Kang Yerin secretly returned the disturbed bonsai base to its original position.

◈ ◈ ◈

“Going out, sir?”

“Yes.”

Emma tried to see me off as I was leaving the office.

The residential area was quite noisy.

“Why are you running away when big sis specially chose you? You should be honored!”

“N-no. I don’t want to…!”

A seductive woman was tormenting a woman with shaggy hair by hugging her. Both had exceptional style.

They were Illusion and Deep Dive.

“What are you doing?”

“Oh my, Lord. Going for a night walk?”

“L-Lord… Lord… save me…”

Other subordinates were watching the two who were clinging together like slugs.

“Look at Deep. When I suggested we have some fun tonight, she got all serious and refused.”

“Ugh. I’m… I’m only into pure love… I don’t… want that…”

Hmm. So villain organizations have these issues too.

“Stop it, Illusion. Sexual intercourse should only happen with mutual consent.”

“Tch.”

“Kakakaka! Miss Illusion, how about me instead!”

Our organization’s mechanic, “Count,” jumped in. He’s a middle-aged man in his 50s with good hands.

“Huh? I don’t discriminate by gender, but I’m not into powerless old men.”

“Don’t worry! This Count’s mechanical skills are the best among villains!”

Saying that, the Count pulled down his zipper. A monstrous mechanical thing popped out and began a three-stage separation and combination process. The sound of a motor running started, and it began to rotate.

“Not interested in metal. Here, I’ll give you one of my clones to play with.”

“Ooooh! That’s an amazing reward too! I’ll have to bring out my Masturbation Helper Mk.4!”

What a cheerful bunch.

Turning my head, I saw Lee Lu-a in the corner, covering her face with both hands while peeking occasionally.

“All of you, as you know, while I’m gone, Emma has full authority. Obey her orders absolutely.”

I instructed my subordinates. While Lee Lu-a is second-in-command, Emma is essentially my direct secretary.

“Geo, where are you going?”

Lee Lu-a asked me.

“The Dragon King Sentai’s fun event is about to begin. I can’t miss it.”

“You mean that. No terrorism?”

“Terrorism will proceed once we gather solid information. I don’t know much about that guy yet either.”

“I see. If it’s the event.”

“Yes.”

I nodded.

“It’s the new Red’s debut in Dragon King Sentai.”

◈ ◈ ◈

I headed to Gwanghwamun on my motorcycle.

The plaza was already packed with people.

The prepared large stage was showered with brilliant lights.

“Kyaaah! Akshi!”

“I’ve been waiting to see you!”

“The Red of Dragon King Sentai is born!”

All the spectators were caught up in the excitement. I climbed a nearby tall building and slowly observed the scene.

A statue of the Dragon King Sentai stands in Gwanghwamun Plaza. It depicts six people in magnificent finishing poses.

After a while, all the lights suddenly went out. Darkness fell over the plaza. Citizens murmured quietly. Then something red flew in from the sky.

“Kyaaaah!!”

“He’s here! It’s Red! The new Red!!”

The new Red of Dragon King Sentai appeared with spectacular fireworks.

He performed several aerobatic flights in the sky. He’s definitely good at audience service.

Landing on stage. His suit is different from other sentai or hero suits. It’s military-grade full-body armor.

Clank, clank! As his helmet opened, his handsome face was revealed. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him the most handsome man on Earth.

“Kyaaaah!! Akshi!!”

“A god-given appearance!!”

“I can die happy now!”

He seems to be a famous idol singer originally. Hero rank B. He belongs to an entertainment company, not the Association.

“Nice to meet you all! Let me introduce myself anew. I am Akshi, the Red of Dragon King Sentai!”

Exploding fireworks.

The cheers and excitement intensify.

“So many of you have gathered to celebrate my new debut! I should naturally repay your support. Please listen! ‘To You from Space’!”

The new Red begins to sing.

Is this a hero or a clown?

I couldn’t help but laugh.

The plaza transformed into a concert venue.

I noticed a commotion in the center of the plaza.

Though the scene was chaotic, by focusing my eyes and ears, I could pick out what I wanted.

“Get lost! This guy isn’t Dragon King Sentai!”

“You can’t say that! Red Dragon is the leader of Dragon King Sentai!”

“You’re defending that traitor? You’re all trash followers!”

It’s in front of the Dragon King Sentai statue. There are people so absorbed in the concert that they’re trying to topple only my statue.

And there are others trying to stop them. A very small number, but still.

“We are the Red Dragon Truth Committee! We seek to uncover the truth about Red Dragon’s death…!”

“What mystery is there about that drug addict bastard!”

When did such a committee form?

Were there people who believed in me?

I looked at them carefully.

The apparent leader of the committee.

A familiar face.

Iron Mountain.

The D-rank hero I first met in the slums after returning to Earth.

The situation doesn’t look good.

The committee is extremely small.

Iron Mountain is grabbed by the hair and dragged around by the angry crowd.

Boom!

Eventually my statue is toppled and trampled by the crowd.

Iron Mountain can only watch with tears in her eyes.

“I’ll love you to the end of the universe~~”

It was quite a spectacle of a concert.

◈ ◈ ◈

“Phew, that robot suit is exhausting. Tell them to make it lighter. How was I? Did I look handsome?”

Akshi asks his manager as he gets into a van behind the stage after the show. I continued watching, moving from building to building.

“Yes, you were wonderful.”

Slap!

Akshi slapped his manager’s cheek.

“You bastard. I asked if I looked handsome, not if I was wonderful. How long have you been working for me and you still don’t get it?”

“I-I’m sorry.”

Excellent.

The Association President certainly has a good eye for people.

“Excuse me! Akshi!”

Some people break through the stage and run in. I thought they were fan club members, but they weren’t. It was the committee led by Iron Mountain, who looked a mess.

“Haha. Everyone, please postpone the autograph session. My schedule is busy today.”

Akshi immediately changed his expression.

“Th-that’s not it. I’m Iron Mountain from the Red Dragon Truth Committee. We couldn’t meet any of the Dragon King Sentai members… I-I know it’s rude, but could you please review this material…!”

Iron Mountain handed Akshi an envelope. For a moment, Akshi’s expression soured. Then he immediately smiled.

“Hmm. Are you a fan of Red Dragon?”

“F-fan. Y-yes… I admire him.”

“Alright. I was just about to go to the Association, so come with me. I want to see it in person. Oh, since space is limited, just you, miss.”

“Really?! Thank you!”

Iron Mountain immediately boarded Akshi’s vehicle. The van departed.

Hmm.

This feels disgusting.

I immediately ordered Deep Dive to hack into the vehicle’s audio.

She’s capable and took less than 3 minutes.

“You admire Red Dragon? Ha, I can’t believe there are still idiots like you. Listen, you fucking bitch. I’m Red now. Red Akshi!”

“W-why are you using such language…”

“Spread them.”

“…What?”

“Spread your legs, you fucking bitch. Your looks are decent enough for me to use. Consider it an honor. Once you taste my dick, you won’t think about Red Dragon at all. Huh?”

Simultaneously, there’s a dull sound.

He just hit her stomach.

Tsk.

I was planning to terrorize this bastard later, but I can’t wait.

Get ready to say goodbye to your dick.

If you like red so much, I’ll show you plenty of it.