Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 161



160 – Fiance_19

The highway was wide open like the Autobahn of the Four Empires over there on the continent of Europa.

It was partly because of the time constraints, but also because of the emergency hero summoning. Large routes like highways were blocked so that no one except the heroes could move.

“Step further.”

“This is also the best I can do.”

“If you ever go down 200km, you’ll have a 24-hour interview with me later.”

“Eek.”

Thanks to that, it took less than an hour to reach the emergency headquarters located at the foot of Seorak Mountain.

The distance that normally takes 2 hours is cut in half.

“Mom…”

Because of that, a very minor problem arose.

At best, the kid who usually smiled brightly and said, “I’m scared to go over 50km,” collapsed on the ground and started crying as soon as we arrived.

‘sorry.’

Because I didn’t have time, I just apologized in my head.

Anyway, it didn’t even take an hour. Lee Yu-rin, who successfully crossed the Republic of Korea, immediately moved to the temporary emergency headquarters set up at the foot of Seorak Mountain.

“Are you late?”

As she lifted the white tent and went inside, the first person to greet Yurin was a man named Baekwoon who looked like a parasite.

“It’s an emergency call, but it’s taking an hour? Do you have any sense that you’re a hero?”

“…”

Baekwoon glared at Yurin as if she was being ridiculous.

He’s a guy who keeps bumping into things, and he came a little early. It seemed like he wanted to pick a fight about losing his position as head of the investigation into the national academy terrorism incident.

‘I can see right through you.’

That’s why Yurin ignored him and sat down in the seat closest to the top of the table in the center of the tent, crossed her arms, and closed her eyes.

It was an expression of intent not to listen to anything that was said.

“You’re ignoring me because you have nothing to say? That’s what you’re saying, I understand. So the investigation won’t make any real progress. The only achievement is catching a punk with information that someone else gave you…”

But he didn’t like that look any more. He continued to irritate Yurin.

“Anyway, woman─”

I might ignore it once or twice, but that was too much.

Since she couldn’t sleep properly because of work, her head hurt. The flies were buzzing, and Yurin was getting irritated.

“It is only natural that Ms. Lee Yu-rin is the furthest away.”

“You were on a business trip nearby, so you just got here quickly.”

“Team Leader 1 may have gained weight, but he was slow. The only one who can blame him for being slow or fast is the Association President. It’s not like you’re the one who’s going to meddle in things, right?”

It wasn’t just Yurin who couldn’t stand it.

Some of those inside the temporary headquarters began to criticize Baekun.

“What? Team Leader 4, you’ve grown a lot?”

“Should I make it as big as your head?”

“That’s right. Team Leader 2 only had a big head.”

“Team Leader 5, you little brat, open your mouth.”

“It’s Pukyu. Team Leader 2, eat some taffy.”

The uproar it caused.

It wasn’t a bad thing to keep Team Leader 2’s dirty mouth shut, but I knew they weren’t doing it for my own good.

I just didn’t like the team leader and he was noisy, so I just stepped forward.

Even if it had been the opposite, they would have come forward.

Those gathered here don’t like each other very much.

‘These are the A-class heroes that the association is proud of.’

If this is truly the true face of the upper echelons of the Heroes Association of the Republic of Korea, I wonder who would believe it.

‘ha.’

Yurin let out a sigh.

An unprecedented disaster may be coming. Instead of discussing how to prevent it in a solid manner, we are fighting like children.

‘I will definitely become the president of the association…’

“It’s pretty noisy. I guess they’re already discussing how to deal with it and talking about it.”

““Are you here?””

The commotion only ended when the association president showed up.

‘It must have been in Jeju Island.’

Since it was too far to take a plane, I thought we would hold a video conference. But I didn’t expect you to come in person.

‘This is S-class.’

No matter how many times I see people being faster than airplanes, I still can’t get used to it.

But I felt a little relieved.

It was a statement that there was a being of that kind on their side, and there were six more beings of that kind.

Because I thought it wouldn’t be a problem even if a disaster occurred.

Of course, they can’t move right away.

There is a possibility that this is a diversion.

Except in cases like the president of the association, they will not move within their own territory as much as possible just in case.

The level of damage is different between a level 10 or higher gate being destroyed in the area they are guarding and a level 7 gate being destroyed.

“Why are there no words?”

“It’s the team leader’s fault.”

“What? Kid, why is this my fault?”

“It’s a cuckoo.”

“Poem─”

“quietly.”

““…””

The president of the association clicked his tongue in disappointment as he looked at them, then sat down at the head of the table.

“Then let’s start the meeting. Have Team Leader 1 report on the situation.”

“Okay. First of all, the incident started at around 2:37 AM on February 27th, when unidentified people approached the Level 7 Gate Nest located on the slope of Seorak Mountain…”

Yurin stood up from her seat and spoke about the situation she had figured out while riding in the car.

**

It only takes a few seconds to travel from Gyeonggi Province, where Laplace Academy is located, to Seorak Mountain in Gangwon Province.

But that only applies to me, who has teleportation. Not to others.

Therefore, unless you were going to teleport, you had no choice but to use a vehicle to move around.

But where would I put my vehicle?

There was no need to go far normally, and even if there was, it was only teleportation, so it wasn’t necessary.

So I took a taxi.

To be exact, it was just one of the members of the organization who was disguised and used. But such details were important in acting.

Anyway, because the highway was blocked due to an emergency hero gathering, I had no choice but to take the national road.

Even if you’re an aspiring hero, you’re not actually a hero.

If it was natural, then it was natural.

“senior…”

“Don’t worry. You won’t be late.”

That’s understandable, since I’m adjusting it so that it happens, so there’s no chance of it being late.

Of course, it could cause damage, but it didn’t harm me, so I could tolerate it.

‘You said it doesn’t matter as long as it’s not me.’

Anyway, we were able to calm down Xiaomei, who was shaking and anxious because of the delay, and arrive near Seoraksan Mountain in less than two hours.

It was quite fast considering we were traveling on a national highway.

“No one should let even a single rat in. Especially, be sure to keep a tight guard around the perimeter. When civilians approach…”

Even though night had fallen on the mountain below Seoraksan, the light was shining as if it were daytime.

It was because the urgently called heroes were moving.

Even if I were alone, it would have been impossible to take Xiaomei and go through the front without getting caught.

“What should I do, senior?”

“Let’s take a detour while observing the situation. No matter how ironclad the guard is, there should be a passage since the mountain is so big.”

“yes.”

That’s why Xiaomei and I watched the situation from quite a distance away so as not to be caught by them.

The idea was to find a way to get to the gate without being caught.

How long did you walk around and look around like that?

I was able to find a place that looked easy.

But even though it looked easy, it wasn’t uninhabited, so I had to attract attention.

I picked up a stone that was lying around.

Then he winked at Xiaomei.

Xiaomei tilted her head for a moment, then nodded as if she understood.

“I’m tired from working all night. Ugh, those villains aren’t helping. They’re helping.”

One of the heroes who had been guarding the surroundings yawned and showed an opening.

I threw the stone while using my skill to slightly distort the perception.

-Ugh.

As I threw a stone far away, I heard the bushes swaying.

“What… Who are you? This is an emergency restricted area.”

Then, the hero who had been on guard became very nervous and moved towards the place where the sound came from.

He took advantage of the gap and broke through the security net.

But the boundary wasn’t single-layer.

“The sound of the wind?”

“Huh? What is this…”

I had to cross a few tightropes.

“It’s a close call.”

“That’s right. But it looks like there are no more guards.”

Because of that, I almost got caught several times. But it was all thanks to my skills that I was able to avoid getting caught.

Anyway, somehow I was able to enter Seoraksan Mountain, and after that I was able to climb up the mountain straight away and reach the entrance of the gate.

“…”

“It’s bad.”

Near the entrance to the gate, there were traces of a fierce fight between heroes and villains.

There were corpses and blood that hadn’t been disposed of, trees surrounding the area were broken, and the dirt floor was sunken as if hit by a shell. It was a scene reminiscent of a battlefield.

“Stop. Seal. Candy.”

As we passed them and approached the entrance to the gate, several heroes were standing guard.

If it was natural, it was a natural defense.

“Xiaomei.”

And of course, to get in, you had to get through them.

There’s no way they’d faint by chance.

When there was no response to the secret code, the heroes began to approach, gradually increasing their mana.

They were on guard and at a distance, so it seemed like there was enough time to talk to Xiaomei for a while.

“Let me ask you again.”

They say it’s for revenge, but no matter what, revenge is a private sanction.

It can never be legal.

“I can go back now.”

Before it becomes illegal and before the heroes punish you. Now, you can go back with only a harsh scolding.

You can become a Laplace Academy cadet, or you can live a normal life.

Even if we leave it like this, it doesn’t mean that Eishun will not be punished.

He will be caught by the hero and will stand before the court.

It just means that you won’t be able to take revenge with your own hands.

“Are you still going to move forward?”

If you just give it up, you might have a peaceful life.

But if you commit it here, you will have a criminal record and will not be able to become a hero like your father.

It wasn’t even a minor misdemeanor, and the association wouldn’t give a license to someone who caused a major accident in such an emergency situation.

“…”

Xiaomei remained silent for a moment.

You may not have realized it until now.

She knew very well what would happen if this happened.

And because he knew full well that it didn’t only apply to him.

“I’m sorry. I have to go.”

The end of a brief silence.

Xiaomei bowed her head slightly.

And then the feet moved towards the entrance.

The answer was the same as before.

“okay?”

“It’s dark and they probably haven’t seen your face yet. If I back off now, even if I get caught, they’ll say I came alone…”

Now you want me to run away?

Does that make any sense?

If that was going to happen, you should have said so from the beginning.

Well, at first I couldn’t help it because I didn’t understand the situation.

“You came all the way here and told me to go back?”

“If you think about it, this is my revenge.”

That’s true.

To be honest, I’m also getting the revenge number wrong.

‘It’s a fever.’

But if you decide to act, it’s your duty to see it through to the end.

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I thought of an appropriate word.

“It will be us.”

And then he grabbed the hand of Xiaomei who was walking ahead.

“…senior.”

Xiaomei looked at me with tears welling up in her eyes, as if something was welling up in her.

That too for a while.

“Stop, this is an emergency response area. If you enter beyond this point, you will be considered a villain and will be subject to violence and, depending on the severity, may be shot.”

Before we knew it, the heroes had come and surrounded us.

“let’s go.”

“yes.”

Xiaomei and I looked at each other and nodded.

Then concentrate your mana at the same time.

Kicked the ground.