Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 158



157 – Fiance_16

The cafe we ​​went to to talk about our schedule was quiet afterwards.

It’s still February.

Even though it was the latter half of the year, most of the academy students, who were the main customer base, had returned to their hometowns for winter break and had not returned.

“Why did you accept it? If Yukina is here, we won’t be able to have a proper conversation.”

The window on the second floor of the cafe.

As Yukina went downstairs to get drinks, Xiaomei asked quietly.

“You tell me not to bully him, but he’s actually lying on the floor crying. What can I do? I can’t just leave him like that.”

“But this is our…”

“I know you’re worried. So let’s have a meeting later, just the two of us. This time, since we can’t help it, let’s just take a short break. Even if it’s urgent, can you spare 20 minutes or so? Please.”

“…all right.”

Although Xiaomei looked unconvinced, when I asked her, she nodded with a small sigh as if she had no choice.

“Oh! What are you two talking about, sitting alone? Please include me.”

“It’s nothing.”

“It’s nothing. Meimei was just ignoring me and having a fun conversation with her senior!”

Yukina, who had already received the drink, was puffing out her cheeks as she placed it down on the table.

“I have never bullied anyone.”

“No, this is bullying. I thought we were friends. It turns out I was the only one who thought of you as a friend.”

“No, what is that…”

“I’m disappointed, I’ll stop being Maymay’s friend.”

“…”

Xiaomei looked dumbfounded at Yukina’s extremely self-willed behavior.

“Haa… Who is that person behind that?”

That too for a while.

Xiaomei asked who the woman in the black suit standing behind Yukina was.

“Ah, that’s… no. Huh, we’re not even friends anymore. I have no obligation to answer you!”

Yukina tried to explain in response to Xiaomei’s question, but shook her head as if she couldn’t go back on what she had said earlier.

“… Really? Then. Who are you? The one behind our fool?”

“Are you just calling me an idiot!?”

“Oh, I’m late with the introduction. My name is Yurin Lee, the head of the Hero Association investigation into the recent National Academy terrorist incident.”

“Ignored!?”

So, Xiaomei had no choice but to speak directly to the woman behind her, Liu Lin.

At Xiaomei’s actions, Yurin tilted her head slightly. Perhaps she had accepted the current skit as a joke between friends. She introduced herself properly and handed over a business card.

“Why is that person…”

“Oh, that’s…”

Yurin Lee’s gaze turned to me.

It seemed like he came to see me.

“Oh, Senior, your face is half gone. Are you okay?”

So I jumped up and greeted her warmly.

“Even seniors!?”

Yukina overreacted to that, but she ignored it because she would lose if she worried about it.

“Yeah, it’s okay.”

“But still, there are dark circles…”

“It’s okay. Sorry to interrupt your enjoyable tea time. Can I talk to you for a moment?”

“What about a story?”

“You know? Well, I originally planned to come see you tomorrow. But we met by chance. There’s a saying that goes, ‘You have to pull out the bull’s horns in one go.’”

“Am I being bullied after all?!”

It was about the terrorist incident at the National Academy.

“All right.”

The sound meant that one of the baits had been caught.

‘Cross validation?’

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I think he was going to ask if I had any thoughts of anything.

“Then, let’s go out for a moment…”

“No, it’s okay. It’s cold outside.”

“Isn’t this something that shouldn’t be revealed to the public?”

“No, not to that extent. It may not be directly related to the incident. More than that…”

“I also…”

“You said Yukina? Wouldn’t it be better to calm that child down first?”

Yurin pointed to Yukina, who was sobbing and drawing circles on the floor.

“Oh, I guess so. Is Yukina okay?”

“Huh, senior.”

“Right. Right.”

I patted Yukina on the back a little.

Then Yukina came to hug me, and soon my top was covered in tears and snot.

“Do you recognize this face?”

After a bit of a commotion like that.

Yurin Lee, who was sitting across from me, took out a photo from her bosom and placed it on the table.

““…””

When we saw that photo, Xiaomei and I’s faces hardened.

It was because the person in the photo had a very familiar face.

Eishun.

One of my long-term enemies, and someone whom Xiaomei considers an enemy.

‘I see you came here. You listened carefully to the information that Kang Chun-sam gave you and the information that I left behind.’

As expected.

It was within the margin of error that it arrived a little early.

“I guess you know by your expression.”

“I don’t know!”

“Then let’s talk quickly. Have you seen this face at the terrorist attack?”

“I’ve never seen it!”

“Because he was wearing a robe over his mask… But seeing you say this, senior, it seems like this person is also involved in this incident.”

“I’m not sure. There aren’t many clues, so I’m looking into anything. Have you seen Miss Xiaomei?”

“…I don’t know.”

“okay?”

Xiaomei shook her head at Yurin’s question.

I’m sure you’ve guessed because of the bait I’ve thrown at you.

‘Is this your revenge?’

I don’t know exactly, but I think that’s probably what they’re thinking.

“Anyway, while investigating this case, I noticed some similarities to the incident that happened at Laplace Academy a year ago. So I did some research just in case… but I couldn’t find any information, as if someone was thoroughly covering it up.”

“So you’re saying that someone related to that incident came looking for me?”

“I’m sorry to bring up painful memories, but this is also for the sake of justice. Please.”

“You’re ignoring me again…”

“senior.”

Xiaomei grabbed her sleeve and shook her head.

Perhaps it was an expression of his intention not to hand over the information, as he judged that the path to revenge would be longer if it was handed over.

“I don’t know much about it, but if that’s okay with you.”

However, I looked at Xiaomei and smiled as if it was okay, then turned my head and nodded as if I would help her even with my little strength.

While doing so, he gently stroked Yukina Torajin.

I’m saying this because I don’t want to bother you.

“Hehehe.”

“Okay, then at the Academy terrorist attack last year…”

That’s how Lee Yurin’s question started.

“Ah, at that time…”

I told the story I made up with all my heart.

If it had been a normal incident, it would have clearly been a behavior that would have caused problems with cross-validation.

I am the only one who knows the truth about that incident.

The memories of the victims of the accident are vague, and Baekseolha only heard about it later. She has never seen the scene at that time.

What I said was true, what I said was the truth.

“That kind of thing…”

Because it was a bit of a sad story, the atmosphere around me became gloomy as the story ended.

Even Yukina, who didn’t care about the surrounding air, felt a little down.

“I’m sorry, I asked you to tell this story.”

“No. I really want the culprit who committed such heinous acts to be caught. Of course, I would like to take care of it myself… but I don’t have a hero license yet, and I lack the strength. So please, please.”

“Okay, don’t worry. Then you’ve heard the information. I’ll go now. I’ve got some work to do.”

“Take it easy.”

“Are you worried? It’s okay. I’m a class A hero after all.”

Lee Yu-rin, who made such a sudden visit, disappeared like the wind.

I thought it might be to figure out the information I threw out.

“Senior, if you tell me that information…”

Xiaomei looked worried.

“Don’t worry, I just said it because it was a good idea.”

“Good idea?”

“Yeah, to be honest. It’s practically impossible for the two of us to go around together to catch him. If he’s in this city, it might be possible. If he escapes, we might have to search the whole country, or even the whole world. That’s what we call cooperation.”

“That’s true, but…”

“That’s why I’m asking for your help. I feel sorry for you, senior.”

“But even if the Association gets the information, they won’t tell us.”

I know you’re worried.

But there was a pattern for this.

That’s a very appropriate pattern too.

“It’s okay, I took that into consideration. So won’t you believe me?”

“…I understand. But we also have to investigate separately. We can’t compromise on that.”

“Yeah, of course. It’s something we have to do.”

“Yes, because it’s our… job.”

After my persuasion, Xiaomei eventually nodded.

It was a warm ending.

“The atmosphere is good. So what are you talking about?”

However, Yukina, who did not know the context, could only tilt her head.

**

“This content is correct, right?”

The office of the leader, located on the top floor inside the main building of Namseoulpa.

Sangwon Han, who was sitting at his desk in his office reading a report, looked at the man prostrating himself in front of the desk.

“Yes, that’s right. As written in the report. The civil war in the Black Death faction started about half a year ago…”

If that was the case, then the civil war between that organization and the Black Death faction had nothing to do with each other.

‘Was it a mistake?’

It was such a coincidence that I looked into it. If the information unit’s investigation is correct, then what that man named Eishun said was not a lie.

‘But it’s a bit unsettling for something like that.’

It was just like that day.

It was the same feeling as when he fell into the trap of the vice president who had betrayed him five years ago.

The smell of rain and the feeling of your bones aching.

‘So is it false information?’

The possibility that information about the station had leaked could not be ruled out.

Of course, it’s all just a feeling.

There was nothing certain anywhere.

In fact, everything the man said was true. He may have just fallen into a state of suspicion.

But that suspicious spirit was the driving force that allowed him to survive in Namseoul for 10 years.

‘then…’

But it’s a question of possibility.

Lies and truth.

If it’s a trick that came from that side, just use it.

If not, it would have been okay to proceed as is.

“Should we investigate further?”

“No, rather than that, find out what that guy Eishun is doing and report back. Where he’s staying, what he’s doing, who he’s meeting, what he’s doing in the Black Death Sect. Don’t miss a single thing.”

“All right.”

The door opened and closed.

“By the way, is tea also a murder and Trojan horse?”

The name itself was provocative.

“That’s a good name.”

Otherwise, it’s fine as is.

If what I expected is correct, then it will be good as expected.

Han Sang-won, left alone in the office, smiled as he looked at the report he was holding.