episode_0197

A room at Sanghyeol Hospital.

I was talking to Scarlett.

“Is that really true?”

“Yes. I just need to edit it well. In fact, if Hoenn speaks first, there is a higher chance of suspicion.”

A video of me going to the room with Park Min-gyu.

Of course, I was going to confess to the press first, but Scarlett was against it.

“… is it?”

“It would be better to have the manager of the room where Park Min-gyu took him directly report it. It seems that Park Min-gyu was a regular, so Ho-yeon was the only one with integrity while exposing the other customers… It would be better if the story was told this way.”

“Still, I’m a little anxious. What if I’m mistaken for the same guy?”

If I claim my innocence first before it explodes, at least that won’t happen.

“He’s similar, isn’t he?”

“….”

It’s nice to be close to Scarlett and she helps me with my work a lot, but sometimes she stabs me like this.

Well, the prank is okay, but honestly, I’m still nervous.

Scarlett must have read my anxious expression and sighed.

“Ha, Hoyeon is making a big mistake.”

“mistaken?”

“People don’t easily change their perception once they have a good image. If they have a good image, they will look as positive as possible no matter what they do. If they have a bad image, they will look negative no matter what they do.”

“Hmm. That’s right.”

Well, you’ve worked hard on your image so far, so maybe it’s time to reap the rewards?

I think I underestimate myself too much.

I’m Hoyeon Lee.

He prevents terrorism, is the head of the academy, and is a genius wizard.

You’re a person who can’t do anything.

“and….”

“huh.”

Is there anything else important?

I waited for Scarlett’s next words.

“If Hoyeon just cries and apologizes, even if he was a former host bar ace, everyone will still look at him. He has that kind of face. The problem is that Hoyeon only uses his face to attract women. When it comes to press, a good-looking face is a huge blessing.”

“…Okay. Let’s do as you say.”

I glanced at the mirror next to me.

Even to me, he has a handsome face.

When I apologize, they say, ‘No. It’s a face that automatically says ‘I’m sorry too.’

…I can’t beat logic.

I opened my mouth while watching the apology interview released by Park Min-gyu.

– This incident caused controversy among those who suffered damage…

“But he’s good at apologizing.”

Of course, considering the evidence I have, it’s meaningless, but just looking at that apple, I think I’ll believe it.

“It’s just an ugly struggle. We have too many weapons.”

“Hmm. Scarlett, how about asking Da-eun’s opinion?”

“Miss Daeun?”

“Yes. Anyway, the moment we spread the video, Park Min-gyu will be socially dead. I think Da-eun’s doctor is also important.”

Nam Da-eun is the reason Park Min-gyu is being pushed like this in the first place, so it might be right for them to start their revenge together.

“… That makes sense. Let me ask.”

*

“No.”

“yes?”

Scarlett, who went to ask Nam Da-eun’s doctor, opened her eyes wide at the unexpected answer.

This is the first time Scarlett has expressed her opinion so firmly since she met Nam Da-eun.

“sorry….”

Nam Da-eun also apologized as if she was embarrassed by the short answer that came out at that moment.

“Um, it’s okay, Miss Da-eun. Hoyeon told me to match Nam Da-eun as much as possible. Feel free to say anything.”

Nam Da-eun wondered if she could say this.

But since it was something I had been thinking about since I first thought of revenge, I finally opened my mouth.

“I want to talk to Mingyu… I want to talk to him. Why he did that, why he did that to me and Dahee… I think I will feel at ease if I know that.”

“….”

Talk to Park Min-gyu.

It wasn’t impossible.

It just gets annoying.

Scarlett is especially annoying.

Originally, I tried to slowly threaten Park Min-gyu and push him into a corner.

Then, Park Min-gyu is dealt with directly in front of Nam Da-eun. Or leave the processing to Nam Da-eun.

This was a new plan with Lee Ho-yeon.

People who are cornered become anxious.

Calm judgment becomes impossible and you become easily agitated.

Therefore, it is easier to control and makes work easier.

But things get complicated when it comes to giving in to what Nam Da-eun wants.

There is no way a proper conversation can proceed if all information has already been revealed and the situation has fallen into the abyss.

Because Park Min-gyu’s life is over anyway.

However, by having him talk to Nam Da-eun before revealing the information, Park Min-gyu still has room to prepare.

From Scarlett’s point of view, this becomes very annoying.

“…Can’t we?”

“No. I will pass it on to Hoenn.”

ha.

Scarlett sighed inwardly.

Part of me wanted to just kill Park Min-gyu, but I couldn’t ignore the trembling eyes of Nam Da-eun standing in front of me.

‘I feel so weak.’

Scarlett wondered if she had become too gentle these days.

“Talk to Park Min-gyu, who is in good condition. Let’s set up a meeting.”

“… thank you.”

Nod.

Nam Da-eun bowed her head in gratitude.

This is because he knows how difficult and annoying the request was.

Scarlett opened her mouth while looking at the back of Nam Da-eun’s head, which was lowered.

“Please thank Hoyeon. I’m just doing as I’m told.”

“Hoyeon… Yes. I will definitely tell you.”

Nam Da-eun felt truly grateful to Lee Ho-yeon.

All of this would have been impossible if it weren’t for Hoyeon Lee.

Scarlett disappeared, and Nam Da-eun, who was left alone, clenched his fists.

“…Uncle Mingyu.”

It was not my intention to forgive Park Min-gyu.

Rather, it was the opposite.

Because I still remember the warmth when we first met.

Because that kind smile still remains in my heart.

Nam Da-eun wanted to cut off Park Min-gyu for sure.

*

The next day, the guild leader’s room at the Buyers’ Guild.

– sorry. It was all my fault for not being able to manage my guild members. There will be some people who will not believe me. But let me tell you this one thing. I, Park Min-gyu, have lived my entire life without a single trace of shame in my heart. Put your hand on your heart, I have nothing to do with the drug incident…

“What’s the reaction?”

As soon as Park Min-gyu returned to the guild, he mobilized all of his contacts and issued an interview and apology.

He consistently maintained the attitude that it had nothing to do with him, and showed an attitude of reflecting and apologizing in order to avoid suspicion.

And the public reaction was not bad.

“Very good. The guild leader’s impression is very good, so everyone says the apology is sincere.”

“Okay… let’s just move on like this.”

Park Min-gyu was often criticized for his benevolent appearance, so this time he also benefited greatly from his face.

“Yes. I will at least do some comment management.”

“Yes. Let’s hold on, thinking of it as the last hurdle before crossing over to Yangji…”

Park Min-gyu pressed down his still beating heart.

And soon, I found a letter on the desk.

“… What is it, Chief?”

But the manager had already left.

In an empty room, a letter suddenly appeared.

“….”

You must have seen it wrong.

Because I was tired, I had only just seen the original letter.

Park Min-gyu closed his eyes, opened them, and shook his head.

After coming to my senses, I opened the letter.

Soon, Park Min-gyu’s face turned white as he looked at the contents of the letter.

This is because there were photos of Park Min-gyu drinking alcohol with a woman and all the evidence of his previous criminal acts.

“What is this… they must have all been discarded.”

Even at the establishment that Park Min-gyu frequented, a magic circle was set up so that security would come immediately when magical power was created.

‘Is this whistleblowing?’

gulp.

Park Min-gyu swallowed his saliva and noticed that there was a back page in the letter.

[5pm today. Come to this address alone. If you do not arrive on time, I will immediately disclose the evidence. Even if multiple people come, we will disclose the evidence.]

‘I have to find it. What kind of guy…’

Park Min-gyu felt his lips becoming dry.

It would be better if they were under the Shinyoung guild like before.

Because you can ask for help from Shinyoung Guild.

Even if I got cut off, I was at the bottom anyway, so I could just abandon one or two guild members and start over.

But it’s different now.

“How did I get up here…!”

I was looking at the end of over 10 years of living at the bottom.

Now I finally feel like it’s an honor.

I could never give up here.

“….”

I wanted to do everything I could to catch the criminal, but I didn’t have time.

Moreover, it was impossible to determine the level of the enemy.

The only hope left for Park Min-gyu is that the other person wants something from him.

‘Should I go there alone first? No, that’s too dangerous.’

It is confirmed that you will go to the trading location, but you will need at least some insurance.

Park Min-gyu took out a dark sword from the safe in the corner of the guild leader’s room.

“ha….”

It’s the last option, but I never thought I’d use it here.

Park Min-gyu came out with a sword in his arms.

*

The next day, after Scarlett delivered the letter, we were on our way to the trading floor.

In order to fulfill Nam Da-eun’s request, he goes to meet Park Min-gyu in person.

“Don’t be nervous.”

“… huh.”

Of course, Nam Da-eun was also taken.

Because he is the one who said he wanted to see Park Min-gyu and the main character of today.

Even though Nam Da-eun continued talking for fear of making her nervous, she took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

‘You’re really nervous.’

In this case, it’s better to leave it alone.

I spoke to Scarlett on the other side.

“Park Min-gyu really won’t come alone, right?”

“Take a good look at the people around you.”

“people?”

After hearing Scarlett’s words, I turned my eyes and looked around.

I don’t think there’s anything strange?

“There are people who intentionally don’t look at us. They were probably sent by Park Min-gyu. They wouldn’t have used cheap people, but it seems like they were in a hurry too.”

“oh….”

It certainly seemed like that after hearing those words.

Even though they say they have set a barrier to hinder awareness, it is currently in a weak state.

It is a barrier that makes it difficult to recognize my face as Lee Ho-yeon, but it does not mean that the person I am is disappearing.

As expected, the current information guild member is different.

“Let’s go in through the back door so Park Min-gyu doesn’t find out.”

“Yes. Let’s go.”

“… yes.”

We went into the warehouse.

‘Well, I didn’t think you’d come alone anyway.’

Still, since they don’t know our strength, they won’t bring us as a group.

If there are too many people to handle it, you can run away.

We hid in the darkness of the warehouse and waited for Min-gyu Park to appear.

As I got closer to my appointment time. The rusty door opened with a squeak.

The kind face I always saw was full of tension.

After seeing Park Min-gyu entering the warehouse, I emerged from the darkness.

“Hello, Mr. Park Min-gyu.”

“… Cadet Hoyeon Lee?”

Park Min-gyu frowned slightly when he saw my suddenly appearing face, but then gritted his teeth.

“This piece of trash… that’s what I was after from the beginning.”

While cursing at me, he rolled his eyes here and there, looking around to see who was around.

“It’s not like that in particular… Why don’t you understand the situation first?”

After seeing Park Min-gyu increase his magic power, I took out the documents from my pocket.

It was a double ledger of the buyers guild.

“Now, wait a minute… tell me what you want. Didn’t Cadet Lee Ho-yeon call me because he wanted something too?”

Park Min-gyu waved his hand, controlling the magical energy he was drawing up.

“I have a client. Come out, Da-eun.”

“Da-eun? Wait a minute, can’t it be….”

Step by step. Step by step.

Nam Da-eun, who was hiding in the dark with me, stood next to me.

“… Uncle Mingyu. It’s been a while.”

Park Min-gyu’s expression as he looked at us was full of insult and humiliation.