episode_0028

In the original, there are three hackers.

‘One on the hero side, one as a trainer belonging to Eclipse, and lastly one as a villain who is active on his own.’

You may wonder why only three people appear.

‘It’s all because of one hero.’

C-class hero Cyber Ghost.

He’s a hacker on the hero side that I just mentioned, but he’s ranked as a C-class because he has no combat ability, but his influence is at least A-class.

‘This guy is single-handedly dealing with all the major crimes that occur in the cyber world.’

He was a hero who could enter the Internet world and steal information, take down sites themselves, and even eavesdrop on individual phone calls.

A cyber-ghost that exists everywhere in the Internet world, yet at the same time has no trace.

Of course, since he is only one person, he doesn’t necessarily check individual calls or text messages.

Because we’re busy dealing with cybercrimes happening all over the world.

‘Simple gambling sites, drug distribution, illegal smuggling, theft of data from large-scale villain organizations, etc.’

Dozens of villain organizations collapsed thanks to it.

Now, five years after he became a hero, there was no one who could stand up to him.

So naturally, the number of people who become villains among hackers has decreased.

Villain organizations have even strengthened their databases, completely isolated from the outside world, and have gone so far as to process important information in paper documents just in case.

A person who seems like a top priority target for villain organizations.

He was a tyrant in the internet world, and there was no one who could stop him.

‘Until one villain shows up, that is.’

“Brother. He’s not here either?”

“Hmm… I don’t think I can see it.”

“Then let’s just go eat ice cream there.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Glitch.

Starting off as a C-class villain,

Later, he paralyzes all electronic systems in Korea and surrounding countries, hacks all military combat equipment, and commits terrorism, ultimately becoming a S-class villain.

Although her combat ability itself was similar to Cyber Ghost’s, she was able to confidently obtain the title of S-class due to the nature of the villain class that checked the overall danger level.

“Brother, take the ice cream.”

“Thank you.”

An independent villain who did bizarre things in the original work.

I don’t know why you’re my fan, but if you’re friendly towards me, that’s great.

‘If possible, I would like you to come under my command.’

After eating ice cream on the bench with Lee Ga-yeon, I teleported to another arcade.

‘I wish I was here.’

“Phehehe! Hasegi! Hasegi!!”

And not long after, I found a girl.

She was a girl who stood out even more with her pretty appearance and the cat-shaped hoodie she wore.

‘Found it.’

And I knew it the moment I saw her.

She is the future S-class villain Glitch.

***

“Oraoraoraoraoraora!!”

Knock knock! Whirlwind! Bang!!

A girl who controls an old arcade game machine with dazzling skills.

‘The appearance and short hair of a high school student. And the cat ears on the hood.’

Now, she looks like a cheerful high school girl, but

It was clear that she was the future S-class villain Glitch.

“Ah~, I guess it’s because it’s a bot. It’s a little boring.”

As she said that, she drank the water placed next to her.

I saw that sight, chuckled, and walked towards her.

[NEW CHALLENGER!!]

Then, without saying a word, he pushed her aside, sat down at the arcade opposite her, and put a coin in.

“Hmm?”

She smiled faintly, as if her interest had been aroused.

Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock!

Knock! Knock! Knock!!

She and I lightly chose our characters and started the battle by tapping and swinging the buttons and joystick.

Knock! Knock knock! Knock knock!!

Whirl! Bam! Thud! Pitter-patter!!

After a while like that.

“Brother…”

[YOU WIN!!]

“That’s amazing!!”

She jumped up and looked at me, her eyes sparkling.

“Haha, it’s nothing.”

“It’s nothing! I’ve been playing this game for years! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen someone better than me!!”

About 13 years had passed since I came to this world.

‘Hey! Kang Ian! Don’t just study, go play with your hyungs!’

‘How important is advance learning in this day and age? Brothers. And I…’

‘Hey, stop talking and come quickly!’

When I was an elementary school student living in an orphanage, I was dragged around to the arcade by my older brothers from the same orphanage.

‘I thought it was useless at the time, but now I realize it’s useful…’

It seems like the world is something you know but don’t know.

“When did you start doing it? It doesn’t seem like you started recently.”

“I tried it briefly in the past.”

“Well, I guess no one would like a classic fighting game that’s over 100 years old now..”

She was lost in thought, muttering to herself like that.

As you can see, she was a die-hard user of an old fighting game with only a few users.

“I can’t say I like it, but I’ve always thought it would be nice to play a game whenever I thought about it.”

So, even if you just throw out a few words like this.

“That’s right! This is a unique addiction that I don’t know what it is?!”

“Yes, no matter how much mobile and PCs develop, new fighting games come out, but I like the feel of the game better..”

“Ugh-! Hyung-ssi knows a thing or two!!”

I like it this much.

She laughs heartily and slaps my back.

“Ah, bro, do you like candy? All I have is this pretty body and candy.”

“..Please don’t say that to other people.”

Where did Mija start talking about her body?

“Poo-ha-ha! Sorry, I was just kidding! ”

Soon she giggled and handed me a candy.

When I handed her the candy, she smiled with satisfaction and put one foot on the chair she was sitting on.

‘..Was she originally such a friendly kid?’

I remember that he often appeared as an eccentric character in the original work, but I don’t know the details.

It must have been quite some time since I last saw the original.

Anyway, she and I started talking for a while.

“My name is Narin! Just my first name, Narin!”

“My name is Kang Ian.”

We also exchanged our names with each other.

“It’s good to mix in a kick in that combo.”

“Oh really? I’ve been using my fists so far..”

We played the game a few more times and shared our know-how with each other.

“Huh..! Chaa… It was fun after a long time!”

“I think it’s been a while since I had fun playing.”

After talking like that for a few hours, Narin suddenly turned her head and smiled at me.

“So where did you come from, hyung?”

“…Did you know?”

“Because you’re the one who’s being searched for everywhere!”

Then she looks smug and lightly runs her hand through her hair.

‘It’s a little surprising.’

I thought you weren’t even suspicious.

“If it were any other time, I would have run away, but…well, I like your face, and I thought you were somewhat sincere in the game, so I went along with you!”

“Haha! Isn’t it because you don’t have anyone to play with?”

“..Be quiet!”

Narin scolded me with a slightly red face.

“So, where did you come from? Are you a collaborator? Or a scout for a villain organization? If it’s a personal request, I’d be willing to take it on.”

“Unfortunately, it’s a scout offer.”

“Sigh..”

She sighs at my words and lowers her head to the arcade.

‘Considering that he was active alone in the original work, he doesn’t seem to like group activities.’

Still, I have no choice but to try my best to appeal.

I made a half mask of the maker and wore it as is.

“..I don’t know where you came from, but I’ll decline. As I said before, I’d rather be alone…huh?”

“Ms. Narin. First of all, I apologize for making it seem like I was deceived.”

“……”

“As Narin-san guessed, I am a member of the villain organization Eclipse that came to scout you…”

“Me, meme…”

“Affiliated executives…”

“Me, mememe maker?!!!!!!”

“…Yes, that’s right.”

“Gyaaahh …

Narin stared blankly at me with my mask on for a moment.

Her face grew bright red and she screamed at the mention of me as a maker.

“Ji, are you a real maker?”

“…I don’t know what the option is, but it’s a real maker.”

I created a simple flower and handed it to her in front of her eyes.

“Oh, it’s true!”

Narin looked back and forth between the flowers I had made and me.

And then.

Hot.

“Pae, I’m a fan!!!”

She grabbed my hand and shook it violently.

…I should have worn a mask from the beginning.

***

“The real maker is coming to see me! This can’t be a dream, right?”

“Can I pinch your cheek?”

“Ouch! Oh, please!!”

Narin said that and shut her eyes tightly, her body trembling.

When I lightly pinched her cheek, she jumped up and down with excitement.

“It hurts! What should I do! It must be real!!”

‘..You know, isn’t your personality so different from before?’

Anyway, it would be better if you liked me…

“But how did you find me, brother?”

“……”

I took out my phone without saying a word and showed him the Maker Gallery.

“Oh my! You came here knowing that I’m the main character of Maker Gallery!”

“You could say that.”

“Eclipse’s information power is better than I thought..!”

This is just a guess I made based on the original.

“Then do you know that I, Maker Unabeoni, spread the video every time he hunted a villain?!”

“Yes, that’s right.”

That was a long time coming, but thank you for confirming it.

“Then you all know that I’m the leader of Maker Brother’s fan club ‘Mafi’?!!”

“Yes..?”

“Eclipse..Scary group..!”

That’s a fact I didn’t know about.

She seemed not to hear my absentminded voice, and was lost in her own thoughts.

Jiiing-

My cell phone rings at that moment.

[Gayeon]: Oppa. Should I come pick you up soon?

Because I thought the conversation with Narin would be longer than expected, I told Lee Ga-yeon to go to the organization and rest.

‘…okay.’

Even though she puffed out her cheeks, she still listened to me.

I had asked him to come pick me up later, but it seemed like he was just contacting me to confirm since it was getting late.

[Me]: Please come and pick me up in about 30 minutes.

[Gayeon]: Oh my. (Emoticon of a cat glancing at you)

After finishing the call, I put my phone away and looked at Narin again.

“..Anyway, this is why I came to see you, Mr. Narin.”

“Is my skill too good? Hehe”

“That’s one thing, but more than anything, you created my fan cafe.”

Then, Narin suddenly looked at me, wondering how I had interpreted what she said.

“..I’m sorry. Did you feel uncomfortable because I made a fan cafe on my own…?”

“No, that’s not it. I was just asking because I was curious.”

I corrected her thoughts and added my own.

‘At first I thought he had made it with some kind of ulterior motive, but now that I look at it, it seems like he really made it out of his fandom.’

I couldn’t help but be curious.

Why did you create a fan club while committing illegal acts?

“..Why?”

“Yes. It is illegal to create a group that supports villains. I was wondering why you did that.”

“……”

Narin hesitates for a moment after hearing what I said.

After a moment of silence, she finished her thoughts and opened her mouth.