episode_0016
by fnovelpia“Then, I will also take my leave now.”
I looked at Astra and said hello.
The matter was strange, but it ended well, so it’s time to go back.
“Yes. I told the doctor about the wrist injury, so go see him right away.”
“Thank you.”
Astra recommended that we go to the Doctor, a villain and doctor belonging to our organization.
After saying my usual greetings, I left the office.
‘Well, I think I’ve done everything I had to do today.’
My wrist is throbbing, so I think I should get it treated quickly. I should go see a doctor.
After finishing my thoughts, I walked out into the hallway.
***
Meanwhile, the association was having a headache because of the maker.
‘I was just doing what I usually do.’
Gathering public opinion was not something the association had done only once or twice.
Anyone with the ability to incite citizens or with ideas that could bring about the collapse of the current system was a target of caution.
The association censored and manipulated public opinion on all villains that citizens could sympathize with, cheer for, or find cool.
‘Just in case some stupid citizens agree with the villain’s thoughts.’
That’s why the Hero Association used public opinion to keep in check any villains that seemed dangerous.
And this time the target is the executive maker who has newly appeared in Eclipse.
The two recent terrorist attacks, the attitude of the citizens who aren’t all that negative for a villain, and even the recent attack on the research lab.
The Association felt that he was starting to have an impact, so they decided to give him a push.
“What the hell is this work process!!”
They manipulated public opinion to make him out to be a common villain, until one video went viral and ended up making him look like a big name.
“Incompetent people! How is it that there are no decent people among the executives!”
The president of the association who runs wild.
‘..You are the ones who chose them all.’
‘…I only picked out the ones that I liked the most.’
Some executives’ thoughts rose to the top of their lungs, but they soon held them back.
“Sigh..”
The association president frowned as if he was frustrated and took a cigarette out of his pocket.
“Chairman, no matter what, smoking indoors is…”
“How frustrated must I be for you to do this? Huh? How frustrated must I be for you to do this!”
The president of the association who lit a cigarette anyway.
He took a drag on his cigarette, spit it out, and continued.
“Did you find the person who distributed that video?”
A person who instantly overturned the successful manipulation of public opinion.
“I tried tracking it first, but…”
“But?”
“..I can’t find the path to the dark web…”
“After..”
The president of the association took a final drag on his cigarette and put it out in the ashtray.
“What the hell do you know how to do!!”
The executives’ mouths automatically shut at the association president’s shout.
“Didn’t we talk about that guy Maker last time? You’re not joking, what are you trying to do!”
“..I’m sorry.”
That’s how the association president’s nagging began.
“Ah! It’s so stuffy! It’s so stuffy!”
How much time has passed,
The president of the association seemed to have relieved some of his stress by cursing the executives, and he looked much calmer than before.
“…That’s what I mean! Ahem. Pay a little more attention! That’s what I mean.”
“The words of the president are always engraved deep in the hearts of all of our executives.”
“..Is that so? Hehehe!”
At the flattery of one of the executives, the anger from just a moment ago disappeared without a trace, and the association president smiled with satisfaction.
I know very well that you all are working hard.
I said that because I wanted you to do better, etc.
Despite the sudden change in strategy, the executives seemed to be used to it and supported the association president.
“…By the way, what will the maker do?”
“What do you mean?”
“Rank, Mr. President.”
The president of the association began to worry after hearing one of the executives’ words.
‘Now that I think about it, it’s about time we started assigning grades.’
This is already the third time that the maker has committed terrorism.
I couldn’t keep giving him a grade forever.
“Then..”
“Then?”
‘…Ugh.’
“Do you have any good suggestions?”
Most of the executives looked at the association president with a face that said, “Well, that’s what happens then.”
***
A large hospital run by the Hero Association.
“Thank you for your hard work, Ice Queen. I’ll give you a prescription, so take it on time, and change the bandage every two days.”
“Thank you.”
Ice Queen bowed and left the hospital.
“Ice Queen. Are you okay?”
As I leave the hospital, the first thing I see is a man in a black suit.
A man who was an employee of the Hero Association came out to meet her.
“Yes, it’s okay.”
“Your vacation request has been confirmed by the association. Take a few days off.”
The man who said that and put the Ice Queen in his car.
The Ice Queen got into the man’s car as if she was used to it, and released the power she had been continuously activating.
Woohoo-
“..whoa.”
The Ice Queen, who had mysterious light blue eyes and hair, has become an ordinary black-haired woman.
“Can I take you home?”
“Please.”
In Hero Ice Queen, she, who became the ordinary person Seo Yoon-hee, looked at the transparently shining outside scenery.
“……”
Let’s wait a moment for a long silence.
“..I personally think the Queen’s opinion is right.”
The man who had been driving silently opened his mouth.
“No matter how much of a mistake someone has made, it is not right to personally punish them.”
“..Is that so.”
Seo Yoon-hee was momentarily lost in thought at the man’s words.
The maker’s actions are certainly radical.
You don’t like the legal system, so you’re going to impose private sanctions?
It was an act that ignored the rules that society had established and was clearly a crime.
‘But… what if that law is wrong?’
What should I do in that case?
She herself knows very well that the current law is quite weak.
-Even if a villain kills someone right in front of you, wouldn’t the punishment be severe enough to be in prison?
I could somewhat sympathize with what he said.
Seo Yoon-hee fiddled with the gun in her arms.
A gun taken from the Maker during the raid.
“..Did the maker have some kind of story?”
“Who in the world doesn’t have a story?”
That was right.
For whatever reason, he was a murderer who killed people.
‘Yeah.. that’s the villain I have to catch.’
Once again she fiddled with the gun.
A gun in smooth condition with no serial number.
It was a completely different type of gun than the one that killed the researchers.
‘The number of weapons used seems too small to be used by an individual.’
And a serial number with no trace.
The more I replayed the battle with the Maker, the more it felt similar to the cases she had handled.
‘You were the culprit.’
Previous villain massacre incidents.
I don’t know if he did it alone or if there was someone else involved, but he must have provided at least some assistance.
“..Whew, I’m starting to think a lot.”
She sighed, her thoughts growing deep, as she brushed her hair back.
“I’ll stop by a cafe nearby, so why not grab something sweet?”
A man who seemed concerned about her suggested that they go to a cafe.
Seo Yoon-hee nodded obediently at the man’s words.
***
“Come again, Maker.”
A man wearing everything pure white, including a white mask, bowed at a 90-degree angle toward me.
“Haha, isn’t it bad to see the doctor often?”
“Ah.”
When I said it jokingly with a sly smile, he looked at his white coat as if he finally realized it.
Doctor.
He is a doctor in our organization.
He is also a healing power user who is considered precious even among those in the entire world.
He is a precious talent who can restore the body of even seriously injured patients to a certain level.
“Anyway, thank you for the treatment.”
“As a doctor for the organization, it is natural. And since you are an executive, there is no reason not to treat you.”
I moved my bandaged wrist a few times.
“The wrist is fixed just in case. Please refrain from strenuous activities as much as possible today, and if you feel any pain, do not hesitate to come see me.”
“Okay, thank you for your hard work.”
The doctor bows again in greeting at my words.
I also said hello to him and returned to my room.
“It’s stuffy to wear a mask all day.”
Should I try something with ventilation next time?
After thinking for a moment, I took off my half-mask, unbuttoned a few buttons and untied my tie, and then lay down on the sofa.
“I’m tired. I’m tired..”
No matter how fast you are, after going back and forth for hours by helicopter, fighting, being chased, and not having much horsepower left, you’re on the verge of passing out.
‘..This can’t be happening anymore.’
There are so many things to fight for in the future that are far away, so it’s a bit difficult if things start like this.
Is there no way?
It’s impossible to not get tired while fighting, so I’d like to at least reduce the fatigue caused by moving around.
Something…
The method is…
“Keeek…”
While I was thinking like that, I fell asleep.
***
“What do you want to do now?”
The next morning.
I looked at Astra with sparkling eyes.
And Astra looks at me with incredulous eyes.
Is my wish that strange?
“I want to open a cafe.”
Astra’s expression becomes even more bizarre as he repeats it, wondering if he didn’t hear correctly.
“Do you want to open a cafe?”
“Yes.”
“Are you a villain organization executive?”
“Can’t you prepare it?”
“That too near the slums?”
When I looked at her with an expression that said, “What could possibly go wrong?”, she let out a deep sigh.
Her gaze feels like that of a reckless child or a late-blooming sibling.
An expression that seems absurd and doesn’t understand why they’re doing that.
“You want that as compensation?”
“Yes.”
“…”
I looked at her and smiled.
Don’t worry! I’ll find the gem, Mom!
You don’t trust me?
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