episode_0093

[ sorry. ]

Hong Yu-ra quietly looked down at the message that appeared on her phone.

It’s disappointing, it’s dissatisfying, and at first glance, it even looks calm.

Various emotions passed through her eyes.

“… … .”

Not long ago, right after I received some news about Lim A-rin.

Hong Yu-ra, who noticed something unusual, began to search her intensively.

However, because the information was so vast, it was not easy to find evidence… .

Meanwhile.

Hong Yu-ra found a meaningful document in old research materials within the Chunhwa Group.

[Virtual media creation using illusion magic]

It was none other than a document that studied producing video using illusion magic.

Illusion magic is basically high-level magic that requires considerable skill.

As with all magic, illusion magic is not limited to simply being able to use it; it varies greatly depending on how well the details are preserved.

But for some reason, a few years ago, within the Cheonhwa Group, they started researching illusion magic.

Finally, I came to the conclusion that if I used high-level illusion magic, I could create a film that was close to real-life.

the problem is… .

This research was conducted so secretly that only a few people knew about it.

And as soon as the research results were published, they were discarded.

Research was conducted with a limited budget, but it was suddenly discarded when the results were ready.

The moment Hong Yu-ra saw the document, something suddenly came to mind.

This is the unsavory ‘video’ that has become the starting point of all current incidents.

If we assume that the Cheonhwa guild used illusion magic to defeat Do Ji-hyuk, then the points that were questionable so far are roughly correct.

Chunhwa Group, which did not deserve Do Ji-hyuk, who ran the team in a limited way, decided to oust Do Ji-hyuk in order to make a lot of money by utilizing the IP called ‘Queens’.

However, in order to cut Do Ji-hyuk, it was necessary to sever the team members’ strong bond.

The sensitive topic of ‘women’s relationships’ was used to create conflict.

This was a fairly plausible guess, as it explained everything at once, including the policy of the Cheonhwa Guild, which suddenly changed its direction of operation… .

If you think about it carefully, there are many parts that strangely do not fit together.

First of all, the ‘implied’ that was placed on the members of Queens was not explained,

Above all, there are only a handful of people in the world who are capable of using advanced illusion magic that is close to real-life magic.

In Korea, at best, it is Lim A-rin, who is called the 9th Circle Grand Wizard, so if it was discarded because it was judged to be an unfeasible plan, there would be nothing to say.

So, Hong Yu-ra decided to meet Do Ji-hyuk to discuss this, but… .

Do Ji-hyuk betrayed Hong Yu-ra’s expectations,

She was so disappointed that she canceled her appointment.

Of course, she knew that the disappointment was caused by one-sided anger and disgust that arose because of the ‘suggestion’.

The human mind did not work out as expected.

“… ha… .”

Hong Yu-ra let out a heavy sigh, put away her cell phone, and leaned back deeply in her chair, touching her forehead.

Perhaps because I had so many things to worry about, I felt like I was getting a slight headache.

‘… Maybe this is good… .’

Queens, with Do Ji-hyuk gone, is completely ruined.

Even then, the relationship between Lim A-rin and Seol Joo-hee is at an all-time low and is in fact on the verge of disintegration.

Seol Joo-hee is suffering from psychiatric medication and is living a miserable life day by day.

Lim A-rin is enjoying a happy time alone, ignoring her teammates.

To make matters worse, it was revealed that there was something suspicious about Lim A-rin.

Should I keep the team I have been with for the past 10 years?

Or should we break up the team and move forward anew?

Right now, I’m trying hard to keep my eyes focused on the problem in front of me, but one day, the time will come when I’ll have to make a choice.

Hong Yu-ra could not choose either one.

It was simply too heavy a burden to make a choice in the name of leader.

“… … .”

It was around this time that Hong Yu-ra pressed her eyebrows and calmly organized her thoughts.

She suddenly remembered a story she once heard from Do Ji-hyuk.

‘There is cause and effect in everything.’

What is causality?

Literally, cause and effect.

The story goes that these two are inseparable.

‘… cause… . result… .’

Hong Yu-ra, who suddenly remembered something, began to organize the facts and the details she had guessed, and the people who benefited from this incident.

They thought that as much as they suffered damage due to someone else’s plan, there would definitely be someone who benefited.

‘… Cheonhwa… . I made money.’

In order to make stable money, Cheonhwa Guild cut Do Ji-hyuk and made a lot of money by turning Queens into broadcasting activities instead of the high-risk gate.

Thanks to this, Queens suffered a major slump… .

Among the members who were ruined for various reasons, there was only one who benefited.

It’s just Lim Arin.

“!”

Hong Yu-ra was startled by the guess she had made at that moment.

Even though he obviously noticed everything, it was difficult to notice because it was cleverly hidden.

Let’s go back and think about it.

Cheonhwa Guild produced a ‘video’ to expel Do Ji-hyuk from Queens.

Considering the circumstances, it is highly likely that the video was created using illusion magic.

There are only a few wizards who can handle illusion magic to that extent.

Related enough to cooperate with Chunhwa Group,

In particular, wizards who may have a close relationship enough to participate in secret research… .

It’s just Lim Arin.

*

A dark room.

Lim A-rin was closely watching the CCTV installed in Do Ji-hyuk’s house.

“… … .”

In the monitor, Do Ji-hyuk was inspecting unidentified equipment one by one… .

Seeing the equipment that looked as if it had been made for combat, Lim A-rin’s expression hardened as she inadvertently bit the end of her fingernails.

‘… It was because of that… .’

Recently, Do Ji-hyuk stopped visiting often, citing work as an excuse, so we started surveillance again. It seemed like he had been secretly doing dirty things.

‘Should I stop it?’

Lim A-rin wondered whether she should stop Do Ji-hyuk.

There are many ways to prevent his secret activities.

Without having to reveal that I saw it all on CCTV, it is enough to say that I checked it using GPS magic to see it wandering around in the late morning.

You can use the excuse of mental illness, which makes you virtually invincible, and gloss over the fact that you started monitoring because of anxiety.

but.

Lim A-rin, who had recently begun living the happy life she had dreamed of, could not make a hasty decision.

The fact that Do Ji-hyuk keeps his activities secret means that there is a good reason.

I felt anxious that if I forcibly blocked it, I might end up harboring negative feelings towards myself.

‘… That can never be done… .’

People who have a lot to lose are inherently more cautious than people who have nothing to lose.

Lim A-rin didn’t want to ruin the happy time she was having.

‘… If only I could get pregnant quickly… .’

Im A-rin, who was confident that she would become pregnant thanks to her regular relationship during her recent fertile period, soon decided to quietly track Do Ji-hyuk’s movements.

Since the pregnancy would be confirmed by the end of this season, it was decided that it would be okay to tie Do Ji-hyuk up from then on.

‘… Hang in there… . I will protect you… !’

Of course, whenever Do Ji-hyuk spends time with Im Ah-rin, he always takes Baekil Pharmaceutical’s best-selling male contraceptive pill… .

Lim A-rin, who had no way of knowing that fact, looked at the monitor with loving eyes and carelessly stroked her empty lower abdomen.

*

[Have you eaten? ]

Park Hae-rin’s voice flows from the small earphones in my ears.

As I was sitting in the living room, I checked the equipment one by one and answered appropriately.

“I ate well. Hae-rin, do you at least eat before working?”

[I made up for it with delivery today too. ]

“No matter how young you are, if you eat like that you will get bone diseases. Do you guys know that Hae-rin is going through such a hard time?”

A small sound of laughter comes through the speaker.

[If those people find out, it will be a big problem. ]

Park Hae-rin was so stiff at first, but after talking to her for the past few days, she started to feel friendly to me.

‘I guess this is also an operation.’

Not long ago, I came into contact with Park Hae-rin, an agent of the National Intelligence Service.

I cooperated with the National Intelligence Service and began an operation to eradicate black society in earnest.

In the process, I had quite a few conversations with Park Hae-rin, who represented the National Intelligence Service… .

Now we have become close enough to know what foods she likes and dislikes, and even what she does on her days off.

Of course, I don’t 100% believe what she says.

[As I said before, since the attack on the Welfare Corps, those in the black society have been very desperate. This operation can be particularly dangerous, so you have to be really careful. ]

This operation is to invade the base of the black society and capture Park Pyo-seong, who is called the leader of the action.

Unlike the last time, when he secretly infiltrated the welfare organization, this was an ignorant operation to invade openly and call out Park Pyo-seong.

To be honest, it didn’t suit my taste of planning a strategy with as little risk as possible, but since I had a lot of work to do recently, I decided to quietly follow the NIS’ strategy.

“I’m always careful, so don’t worry if something goes wrong.”

[We will never abandon Jihyuk. ]

After finishing checking the equipment and laughing at Park Hae-rin’s firm words, I immediately put on the equipment for dispatch.

‘It’s okay to be expensive.’

The equipment to be used in this operation is quite high-end, different from the cheap equipment used last time.

It was slightly different from the off-the-shelf product and seemed to be spy equipment used by National Intelligence Service agents.

“Ready.”

After putting on the equipment and making all preparations.

[Leave right away. ]

Operation signal issued immediately.

‘Let’s go.’

I put on my combat helmet tightly, hid myself in the dark like before, and climbed the wall to the rooftop… .

“Phew… .”

Is it because he directly participated in the episode of cooperation with the National Intelligence Service that appeared in the original novel?

My heart started pounding with excitement, as if I had become the main character in a novel.

“Please give me directions.”

[ please wait for a moment. Uploading. ]

While Park Hae-rin was sending me information, I walked near the railing and looked down at the city.

‘It’s pretty.’

The night view of the city seen from the rooftop of a dark building was sparkling splendidly as usual.

It was certainly an ordinary night view that I had seen countless times, but

For some reason, today felt even more special.

[ That’s Okay. ]

At that time, Park Hae-rin’s voice announced that the upload was complete.

When I glanced back and checked my watch, I saw that the path to the Black Society base was displayed on the small screen.

Now it was time to leave.

“I’ll leave soon.”

I lightly relaxed my body and jumped up to the railing, just as I was about to start the operation.

Sigh-

Suddenly, I felt a presence right behind me.

“!”

I, who didn’t even notice the approach, was startled and turned around.

‘Hey, why is he here?’

I was once again surprised to see her shining the light of her cell phone in the pitch-black darkness.

“… Oppa?”

It was Jinseowon.