The Tough Guy Hides the Villainess - Chapter 77



077 – 7

077 – 7

29 years old. Single man. Codename “Supernova”.

Possesses Concept Grade 4 “Star”.

The first adopted son of Nam Tae-geon and the representative crown prince of the 7th Palace.

Nam Woo-joo, the hero who came to represent the 21st century, put a cigarette in his mouth.

“Because of the recoil, I still don’t know what alcohol and cigarettes taste like.”

Puhuuu-.

The smoke exhaled from his mouth headed towards the street, which had become quiet due to martial law.

The “Zombie Incident” caused by a thug’s threat and the “Emergency Martial Law” requested by the Seonam Group were throwing the world into chaos.

It was funny to think that the desolate street had been filled with crowds trying to overthrow the country not long ago.

To think that the intense heat would dissipate in an instant.

“So what? Be careful of one student?”

“Yes, that guy Han Nam-jin is dangerous.”

Lieutenant Jang Bo-reum, who was also his secretary, added with a frown.

“In some ways, he is even vulgar.”

“Weren’t the only noteworthy ones among this year’s 13th graduates that Yoo Gu-reum and Geum Tae-yang?”

“That evaluation was based on last year’s grades, and ‘Monster – Han Nam-jin’ transferred earlier this year. If you look at this file, it contains recent records of Han Nam-jin’s activities.”

Flap-.

Jang Bo-reum handed over the file containing Han Nam-jin’s personal information to Nam Woo-joo.

Of course, Nam Woo-joo burned the received file with heat.

Fwoosh-.

“Brigadier General─.”

“Useless information only creates unnecessary preconceptions. It’s best to check it out in person.”

“I am advising you not to get directly involved with that guy.”

Nam Woo-joo became even more interested due to Jang Bo-reum’s continued warnings.

If the aide, who possessed the concept of “Calmness,” was particularly wary, there must be something about that student ‘Han Nam-jin.’

“If you rate Boram that highly, then I definitely want to meet her.”

“Brigadier, think about your sister.”

“My sister?”

“I mean Jin Eunbyul.”

“Oh, that one. Jin Eunbyul… which sister is she again?”

President Nam Taegon, unable to have children, had adopted many sons and daughters.

‘Even perfect people have their weaknesses.’

The adopted children were selected based on various abilities, making them all unique siblings. The problem was that President Nam Taegon’s criteria did not include personality.

Thus, the president’s adopted children often caused various problems and mischief.

“They all have strong personalities, so they cause problems quickly.”

“…I don’t think that’s something you should say, Brigadier. I’m afraid that Han Namjin, who acts without regard for rank, might be rude to you like he was at the Samjin Group villa.”

“So, there’s a meeting with the members of ‘No Leftovers Day’ at the presidential office today, right? I don’t know who’s hosting it, but what if I sneak in?”

Nam Wooju had already figured out that the awakened team ‘No Leftovers Day,’ which was gaining popularity recently, had requested a meeting with the presidential office at the request of ‘Baekdang.’

Jang Boram was worried about that fact.

He usually didn’t watch the news or remember people’s names, but he grasped very important information like a ghost.

‘If that Han Namjin guy gets even a speck of mud on the Brigadier…’

In Jang Boram’s mind, ‘Supernova’ Nam Wooju was the very hope of Korea.

Then what about Han Namjin and ‘No Leftovers Day’?

They were achieving unprecedented results but were like untamed colts, problem children themselves.

He would never let them come into contact with his superior.

“Where are they now?”

Jang Boram called his subordinate.

The current location of team ‘No Leftovers Day’ was─.

# # #

“Dukduk Rest Area”

“Uuuahhh, eeeiyaaa! Tahaaiyaat!”

Because of the commotion caused by Bangdaengi, we had to stop at the rest area. Jeon Somi, who was holding the steering wheel, glanced at Baek Yeoul through the rearview mirror, but what could she do?

“It seems like drinking too much cola is the problem! I thought I would definitely become a zombie, so I drank a lot of cola in advance…!”

So it seems.

Soldiers were operating a checkpoint at the rest area.

The soldiers approached, holding thermometers.

“We need to check your temperature. Can everyone please present their IDs?”

Of course, IDs weren’t necessary.

The soldiers recognized the team “No Leftovers Day.”

“Oh, I know you guys! You’re the famous ones on MeTube, right?”

“Yes, I’m that ‘Bread Pitt Han Namjin.’”

“Wow, that’s amazing. You guys don’t need to show your IDs. But the driver over here… Excuse me, could you please present your ID?”

The soldiers extended their hands towards Jeon Somi.

Jeon Somi, a third-grade awakened being drafted as our driver to Seoul, seemed to have her pride hurt.

“They know who these guys are but don’t know who I am?”

“Ta-ha-yak!”

At that moment, Bbangdaengi let out an inexplicable scream, opened the car door, and dashed into the rest area bathroom.

The soldiers who were controlling the situation were startled, but fortunately, no one was arrested.

This is why people need to become famous.

With that feeling, we finished our business at the rest area and headed to Seoul.

“I never thought I’d visit the President’s office. It’s an honor for my family!”

Changsik couldn’t hide his excitement and trembled with anticipation.

Deoksun felt the same.

“I’m… I’m trembling… If we’re lucky… we might even see the President, right?”

High school students requesting a meeting with the President’s office and getting approval─.

It was indeed surprising.

No matter how famous “No Leftovers Day” was, it must have been a difficult task.

“We probably won’t see the President easily. The person we’re meeting is the Superhuman Management Director, and I’ll ask all the questions about Namsanho, so you guys just need to nod along.”

Even meeting the “Superhuman Management Director” was a significant achievement, thanks to Baek Yeoul’s help.

“Baekdang” had connections as it used to supply food to the former President’s office.

Lately, I’ve been thinking that Bbangdaengi is surprisingly helpful at critical moments.

‘Things are going too smoothly, it’s almost unsettling.’

After chatting about this and that, we soon arrived in Seoul.

Beep beep-!

Wee-oo-wee-oo-.

The streets were filled with soldiers wearing gas masks, vehicles were being controlled, and citizens walking around were also subjected to annoying inspections.

Soon, a group of soldiers approached and knocked on the window.

“Are you the team ‘No Leftovers Day’?”

The soldiers checked our faces.

“Scary.”

“We’re not going to be taken away, are we?”

“……”

Maybe it was the imposing presence of the person in the gas mask, but Bbangdaengi, Changsik, and Deoksun stiffened like frightened mice.

Even though they are awakeners, they are still afraid of ordinary soldiers. They are still kids.

“Please follow us.”

Soon, the soldiers began to lead us somewhere.

I thought they might be escorting us to the presidential office, but something felt off.

“This is the Blue House!”

Bbangdaengi shouted in surprise.

Changsik also seemed slightly flustered.

“What’s going on? Weren’t we heading to the Yongsan office?”

Things seemed to have gone awry.

And at the center of it was that man.

He was a man in military uniform.

He looked to be in his early thirties.

A star shone above the rank insignia on his shoulder, and he was a handsome man, like a wolf.

A handsome man, almost as good-looking as me.

“Oh! Isn’t that ‘Supernova – Nam Woojoo’! I never thought I’d see him in person!”

Changsik, who had been flustered until just now, was as happy as someone seeing Michael Jackson in front of them. Even Deoksun, who rarely gets excited, seemed to be at a loss for words.

“…’Supernova’ is the number one ranked awakener in Korea. Although this ranking is not official and lacks credibility… When he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at the age of 28, no one opposed it…”

It was a rambling explanation, but I understood that he was an amazing person.

Surprisingly, the one who liked the man in front of us the most was Bbangdaengi.

“aaah!”

With a flurry of movement, Bbangdaengi Baek Yeoul opened the car door and ran out.

“Hiya!”

Soon, Baek Yeoul was about to hit “Supernova” with his fist. Of course, the man easily dodged Baek Yeoul’s attack and tripped him.

“Ack!”

“Yeoul, it’s been a while, and this is how you greet me?”

Swoosh-.

Nam Wooju extended his hand to the fallen Baek Yeoul.

As we watched this scene in confusion, Baek Yeoul grabbed Nam Wooju’s hand and stood up, then spoke to us.

“He’s my cousin! We lived together when we were young, so he’s like a real brother! What brings you here, oppa!?”

I see. Now I understand why this meeting was so easily arranged.

That man must have arranged the meeting?

Baek Yeoul had more impressive connections than I thought.

Step, step-.

The man looked at us and then approached me.

“You’re the leader, Nam Doil, right? Your energy is quite intense. What’s the purpose of this meeting? I’ll be conducting this meeting instead of the chief administrator, so speak honestly.”

It was a manly question.

In such a situation, it’s only right to answer straightforwardly as a man.

“First. I’m not Nam Doil, I’m Han Namjin. And second. I’m here to find Nam Sanho, the adopted son of the president. You know where he is, right?”

“Nam Sanho? You might have the wrong address. If you want to find a missing person, you should go to the police station. What do you plan to do with Nam Sanho, who went missing years ago?”

“I’m planning to beat him up and, if necessary, kick his father, President Nam Taegun, in the butt. A child doesn’t need to take responsibility for their parent’s sins, but a parent’s sins are their responsibility.”

Nam Wooju’s face lost its smile.

“Kicking the president’s butt, huh. Do you know you’re talking to the president’s legal son?”

“…Hii! Han Namjin!”

“So, it’s come to this again!”

“A f…fight is going to break out.”

Baek Yeoul, Changsik, and Deoksun were greatly flustered by our conversation.

Jeonsom, who had been snooping around the Blue House, was also shocked.

“Han Namjin, are you crazy? Do you know who you’re messing with?”

The most important thing right now was to raise my guard.

A fist of intense speed was flying towards me.

It was a fist like a comet.

“Yuseong Fist!”

Boom-!

I was lifted into the air by a powerful impact.

“In the world of Awakened, nothing beats the logic of power. If you want to get what you desire, try landing a hit on me. But if you fail, expect a fitting punishment.”

When I came to my senses after being knocked to the ground, Nam Woo-joo’s eyes, looking down at me, were filled with starlight, just like his name suggested, as vast as the universe.

They were strange eyes, similar to those of Jin Eun-byeol, the black-eyed demon, or the red-eyed ‘zombie demon.’

Eyes where the whites were not visible.

It couldn’t be a coincidence.

“You’ve found the right address, haven’t you?”

Meeting Nam Woo-joo was pure luck, but it was like hitting the jackpot.

Do I have the goddess of fortune on my side?

That luck was like─.

077 – 7

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