episode_0127

“Team Leader!”

While waiting in the corner, the Black Death swarm came rushing in.

They arrived with their weapons, but all they were greeted by were corpses of wasps.

“What the… You guys are supposed to protect the vice president. Why did you come here?”

I said, frowning.

Siho swallows deeply at the seriousness in my voice that is obvious.

“That’s… I couldn’t help it because it was the Vice President’s order.”

“That’s right, I’m fine, so go and help the team leader…”

“He said that he thought something had happened because he was late.”

Team members speak one by one.

Damn… I worried the Vice President because I dealt with them too late.

“This one’s already taken care of, we have to go back quickly!”

We hurriedly ran toward the entrance of the mart where the vice president was.

As we run, Siho asks with a worried expression.

“Vice President, are you okay?”

A worried look.

I was impressed by that look in his eyes and answered confidently.

“Yes, you don’t have to worry.”

“Vice President…”

“Because she’s the strongest female hunter I’ve ever met.”

Siho looks puzzled at my confident appearance.

“Then why did you need an escort in the first place?:”

“Well, the chairman is such a doting father…”

I hesitated for a moment about how to answer.

Then, suddenly, I looked towards the entrance of the store that was getting closer.

There is a strange feeling of unease there.

It feels like all the air is being sucked into the entrance.

Empowered by that energy, I raised the corners of my lips.

“The Chairman needs time to ‘warm up’ before fighting.”

“—!”

Our hair flutters as we run.

Soon Siho came to understand that there was no need to worry about the Vice President.

because…

「—.」

Sent bodyguards.

Anyway, their target is Siho and me.

Defending the weaker side is the priority.

I can handle this by myself.

The loyal Black Death team eventually went deep into the mart as per my orders.

Now, all that’s left at the mart counter are me and the twin murderous executives.

And… there are only guests who are held hostage and stuck to the wall.

Do I have to protect all of this alone?

Originally, Ilsim did not protect the entire nation like an association.

However, this is the boundary of the Ilsim district.

Everyone here is my family.

So, we must protect it.

If not for me, then for the family business.

My left hand is empty.

I left the family sword that I received from my father to Jisoo, so how can I help it?

As I looked around, I suddenly noticed a shovel leaning against the wall.

I grabbed the shovel.

And he skillfully turned it around and aimed it at the twin scorpions.

The bald man who seemed to be their leader snickered at the sight of me holding a shovel.

“Ha, I was wondering what they were doing when they sent a security team…”

“Are you going to fight us with just a shovel?”

He asked me if I was being serious.

of course.

Because I never let my guard down, no matter who I’m fighting.

It is the iron rule of our Ilsim family.

“You’re the one fighting me, and that’s all you have?”

The blood in my whole body becomes hot.

I focused all my strength on the shovel handle I was holding.

Soon, little by little, the shovel edge begins to turn red.

“Don’t worry. We’re not that swarm of bees you used to ignore anymore.”

The captain raised his arm and signaled something.

Then…

The members standing in a line took out the pills all at once.

And at the same time, you start swallowing.

“…”

Just staring at that sight makes me feel dirty.

Because their atmosphere is clearly different from before.

I just took a pill…

It’s as if their clogged blood vessels have been cleared.

To this extent…

Have they each been strengthened to A+ grade?

It’s so unpleasant.

Just by taking one thing like that, you surpassed the level that countless hunters had to reach through hard work…

The captain who took the medicine is at least ranker level.

We need to buy him some time to warm up before he joins the fight.

Let’s just open our mouths and get them to send out only our subordinates.

“Do you think you can overcome your determination by giving your subordinates some medicine?”

“You’ll know when you check it out.”

“Okay, please check it properly.”

He gripped the shovel handle tightly.

There are ten hunters between A and S ranks.

The shovel handle is not yet fully heated.

I wonder if I can hold out until then.

“Just hold your breath. I can cut off all your limbs…”

The captain’s eyes became bloodshot.

His balding head makes it painfully obvious how nervous he is.

That wasn’t all.

Colorful smoke rises from beyond the bee-shaped masks of the subordinates.

“…!”

The captain’s eyes sparkle.

And at that moment, the subordinates disappeared in an instant.

Right shoulder.

Left knee.

fast.

but…

This speed is not even close to the tip of the Black Death’s toes.

I twisted the shovel handle.

The tip of the giant shovel crushed the bastard’s dagger.

Even if all stats increase with pills.

The differences in equipment cannot be overcome.

The bastard tried to hold on with the strength of his wrist that had somehow gotten stronger.

But in the end, I couldn’t withstand the attack that was hitting my body and my wrist got twisted.

As I press down on him, my body also slides.

Thanks to that, I was able to avoid the second blow aimed at my side.

Meanwhile, the shovel had turned a deep red.

“What are you doing now! To a bitch without a bodyguard!”

The captain shouts loudly, as if he is angry.

The subordinates, pushed by the sound, rushed at me with their blood vessels bursting in their eyes.

It was definitely different from the third time onwards.

Could it be because I saw my colleagues suffer first?

The four hunters aimed for simultaneous attacks without giving me a chance.

It’s going to be hard to stop this all at once…

I had no choice but to step back.

As I hit the stall, fierce swords stabbed into me from both sides.

Cereal falls out between the inserted longswords.

The one who drew his sword first cut my neck again without hesitation.

He immediately blocks the attack with his red-hot shovel.

And I managed to push them back with overwhelming force.

The captain looked at the sight in bewilderment.

Men with high stats can’t handle even one woman…

“Why are you so surprised… Our Ilsim is gender equality, so our strength is equally strong…”

He muttered, panting.

As expected, four is too many.

Eventually, the captain steps forward.

The bastard pulled out a small MacGyver knife, about the size of a fist.

And then he turns skillfully and approaches me.

“Yeah… The leader should step up instead of sending his subordinates to their deaths…”

The shovel turned red as if it had been heated by lava.

The long-awaited moment has finally arrived.

Finally, the wasps are clustered together nicely, making them easy to kill at once.

Red heat rises from the shovel.

Thanks to that, the air in the mart also became hot.

He raised the heated shovel high into the air.

And I swung it with all my might, like I was playing golf.

“There was a reason why my father taught me to death!”

The shovel rips through the air and rushes toward the bees.

And then, following the trajectory I swung…

A huge black energy like Mt. Tai was fired.

Wasps are sucked into the black smoke pouring down like flames.

Like a moth to a flame.

“What the…!”

The captain covered his face with both hands from the pouring flames.

However, his arm, which had been all stats up, soon turned black and eventually…

It oxidized and turned into powder.

「—!」

I returned to the mart entrance with Siho.

And the sight that greeted us was…

It was a hot sunny day.

The entrance and ceiling of the mart were completely blown away.

The clear sky and parking lot are clearly visible.

And the wasp members who were reduced to ashes.

It was as gruesome as if I had been hit by a giant cannon.

And above them stood the vice president with his hood pulled over his head.

“Oh, my daughter-in-law!”

She smiled calmly as if nothing had happened.

And he waved his fan around as if it was hot.

“As expected, the Black Death protected me well-.”

Na-Hyeon walked leisurely towards us.

However, there were several… sharp wounds on her arms and legs.

My eyes shook greatly when I saw that sight.

It’s because of me…

Because of me, the vice president’s body was injured…

I ran quickly to her and knelt down.

“I’m sorry, Vice President… because of our security team’s negligence…”

“No, it’s been a while since I’ve relaxed and- I had so much fun-.”

“But…”

I looked up at her with a very depressed expression.

Then the vice president stared at me with a mature look in his eyes that was different from usual.

“The reason I brought you here was to protect Siho.”

Soon her soft hands were stroking the top of my head.

With that pat, the vice president spoke.

“And you did a great job with that mission.”

She passed me and approached Siho.

She slowly examined her daughter-in-law to see if she was hurt anywhere, then smiled heartily, as if she was satisfied.

“This is the same cute face! Even if I raise your salary, it won’t be enough?”

“Vice President…”

His tightly clenched hands trembled.

I almost failed my security again.

Even though the vice president praised me…

This is just a thoughtful gesture from me.

I need to try harder…

To make sure this never happens again…

“—.”

The situation was resolved sooner than expected.

Since the mart was subscribed to Ilsim Industrial Accident Insurance, all damages were resolved by the head office.

Fortunately, Siho personally treated the vice president’s wounds.

Thanks to that, she regained her energy and started to act like a child again.

“Okay, shall we go now? I’m hungry after working out for the first time in a while-.”

“Yes. If you go, I’ll make you a delicious dinner.”

Siho smiled brightly while holding a bag of groceries.

Then the vice president glanced at the envelope and asked.

“Can I…eat that old kimchi snack?”

“Yes?”

“You worked hard today. I think you can eat all the snacks and my daughter-in-law’s food-.”

“No way-.”

Siho firmly refused, imitating the vice president’s tone of speech.

Then she pouted her lips and looked regretful.

Looks like family.

I raised the corners of my mouth in satisfaction at the sight.

“I, Siho.”

The short monster raised its head at my question.

When I look at those eyes that are as clear as a fox’s, I feel embarrassed without realizing it.

But soon I mustered up my courage and dared to ask.

“Please give me that… thing you saw. It must be heavy…”

Siho stares up at her flushed face.

Soon she tilted her head with her eyes half-closed.

“Then, may I ask you a favor-.”

Siho pretended to have a sore shoulder and relaxed his heavy body.

And then he politely held out the envelope with both hands.

So we went back home as if nothing had happened.

“—.”

The sound of the door lock being pressed echoes through the apartment hallway.

I silently watched the vice president and Siho enter the house.

Just before the door closes.

Suddenly, Siho’s sharp hand popped out and supported the closing door.

“I, Mr. Black…”

“Yes, go ahead.”

He answered in a bodyguard-like voice.

Then Siho shyly spoke while holding the doorknob.

“If it’s okay, would you like to have dinner before you go?”

“No, there’s no need to worry about me…”

“I cooked a lot because my hands were a bit big.”

“…”

Honestly, I want to try it.

Maybe it’s a chance to have a meal with my enemy sister…

But that can’t be possible.

I’m just a bodyguard.

You have to stick to your duties.

“Come on in, other members. I made a delicious stew.”

As expected of a demon, Siho began to charm the other members as well.

The savory smell of stew seeping through the crack in the door.

Even the most highly trained agents sniffled at the smell.

These guys…

Just as I was thinking about the answer for a moment.

I heard the elevator opening.

When I turned my head to follow that sound…

The enemy sister I loved so much showed up.

A picture of me coming back from work at headquarters.

Her eyes are beautiful and decadent, as if she is slightly tired.

Long, black, beautiful hair and eyes as beautiful as rubies.

She met my eyes as I waited in the hallway.

“Oh, it’s still there?”

“Okay. Now that the mission is over, I’m going to go back.”

“Yeah, was your day uneventful?”

Her question leaves me speechless.

If my sister finds out about this, she’ll probably get really upset…

“Actually…”

“Yeah, nothing happened!”

Siho intercepted my answer.

She grabbed the enemy’s hand and tried to bring him into the house quickly.

“How well did you protect me? I felt really secure.”

“Really? The kids did well.”

The two looked at each other with sweet eyes like a newlywed couple.

It was certainly a sight to behold.

But… I also felt a strange sense of bitterness.

I tried to leave the penthouse to erase that bitterness.

Because there is no place for me here.

I just watch the happy times of the two people.

“Ah, Black Death?”

“Yes.”

As I was about to leave, my sister called me.

Do you have anything else to say…?

“While you’re here, let’s have a meal together.”

“Me, me…?”

“Yeah, Siho ate too much food.”

The monster winks between my sister and the door.

Siho’s request could be readily declined.

However, when the older sister I loved so much made a suggestion, my firm resolve seemed to soften.

Because I feel like I’ve been recognized as part of my sister’s family.

“Yes…!”

I shouted out loud without realizing it.