52 – 052. Min Chaeryeong’s weakness

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[ ‘Ahn Soo-ho’ status window]

Name: Suho Ahn

Gender : Male

Height/Weight/Age: 182.3Cm/77.8Kg/24 years old

Occupation: Academy security guard

Affiliation: Green House Guard Special Countermeasures Division

Possessed Superpowers: Black Smoke (D), Magic Absorption (A)

[ Abilities ]

Muscle D+*

Agility C++

Durability D

mana C

Fineness C

Will E

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Lucky B*

1. Due to the effect of , Luck within the academy grounds increases by 1 level.

2. Strength and agility are given a positive correction due to the wearing effect of .

3. Ability points are given according to the accumulated guard rate by . (Current remaining ability points: 1)

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My status window popped up in front of me.

When I saw the new message under the stats, I invested my points into luck without hesitation.

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[ Use 1 stat point for luck. ]

[ Luck rank increases from C to B. ]

With the effect of [, Luck within the Academy grounds increases by 1 rank. ]

[ Current Luck Rank is A. ]

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Lucky Rank A. It is the highest rank in the normal ABCD rating system, and even if there is an S above it, it is the second highest rank.

Unlike abilities such as strength and agility, luck is not intuitive to change as you rank up. Before that, I don’t even know how the ability called luck affects my life.

Nevertheless, there are two reasons why I invested my first stat points in luck.

The first was because of the damn guard skill penalty.

A penalty that lowers your Luck Rank when you refuse a student’s ‘polite request’.

The system decides what is a polite request. In other words, the Pleasure Heaven Demon’s will. If he’s determined to f*ck me up, he’ll make every humble request a polite favor, and he’ll be able to bring my lucky stat down to the bottom.

Despite the not-low luck rank of C in the basics and B rank in the academy, I haven’t been very lucky in my life.

Then, what kind of life would unfold if your luck was less than C, say D or E?

‘…… I don’t even want to imagine.’

That’s why I raised the Luck stat first. Not for uncertain merits, but in preparation for future crises.

That was the first reason for raising the Luck stat. And the second reason…….

“…… I want Who the hell bought watermelon for a hospital visit? Even two of them.”

Before the risky things I’m going to do from now on, in order to get even a bit more luck.

“One is Kang Haneul and the other is Vegetable Yeon.”

Min Chae-ryeong, who was frowning at her while looking inside the refrigerator, widened her eyes. As if she was a little surprised.

“Apart from Soyeon, why does Kang Ha-neul eat watermelon?”

“When I was young and caught a cold, my parents often bought me… …. They say watermelon is good food for patients.”

“Really? So what about Soyeon?”

“…… Because he likes watermelons.”

“I didn’t know that. Come to think of it, he often buys watermelon smoothies and drinks them.”

Chaeryeong Min She put the fruit drinks she bought into the refrigerator and offered me one.

“No. It’s okay.”

If she drank now, she felt like she would end up on top of it. When I shook her head, Min Chae-ryeong took out a drink for herself and sat down on her chair next to her bed.

“When will you be discharged?”

“The day after tomorrow. My physical condition is normal, so I will go to work the same day.”

“What can I do? It’s Thursday anyway, so I’ll take a break this week and go back to work next week. It’s not so tight that work doesn’t work without you. Furthermore… ….”

Min Chae-ryeong narrowed her eyes as she drank from the glass bottle. It’s like she’s carefully choosing what she’s going to say next.

“You did a good job in many ways this time. Think of it as my own reward.”

“…… What does Kang Ha-neul do?”

“I overturned my dropout and officially returned to school the other day. I am also listening intently in class. Mission success This makes up for the mistake I made last time.”

“Why?”

I swallowed my breath for a moment as the tension slowly came up. She thought for a moment that she should just ask, but she immediately shook her head.

In this case, Na Joo-yong, the original villain, was involved. Therefore, how did Min Chaeryeong get involved in this incident? What the hell is her position? She definitely had to point it out.

“Why didn’t you explain anything to me?”

“An explanation?”

“Didn’t you simply tell me to stop Kang Ha-neul from dropping out? We could have dealt with it more effectively if we had been informed of the possibility of the attack or the detailed circumstances behind it.”

“This raid was completely unexpected even for me. How can I explain to you something I don’t know?”

‘As expected, it comes out like this.’

It was obviously pretentious. There was no way Min Chae-ryeong couldn’t figure out what even Illyana had figured out in one day. She said that the fact that she hastily scheduled a business trip for the first time in the first place is proof that she can’t take it out.

Nevertheless, the fact that she is so presumptuous means that the circumstances surrounding this incident must not be known to me, or that she does not want to be told.

If so.

If I persistently dig into that part, how will she react?

“Even the team leader didn’t know?”

“Yes. I was also surprised. Fortunately, you happened to be with Kang Ha-neul, so you escaped harm-“

“Then why did you go on a business trip?”

“What?”

Min Chaeryeong’s expression froze. However, she soon regained her composure and asked again with a grin.

“Because the Yeoil Scholarship Foundation approached Kang Ha-neul for the purpose of scouting. No matter how much you applied for withdrawal, you are still a student at our academy, and you can’t stay still when you say that you will take out outstanding talent.”

“But that’s not something the guards should be involved in, is it? Even so, isn’t the reason why the team leader visited for a few days because he had a different purpose? Chamberlain… ….”

Min Chaeryeong’s expression, which pretended to be calm, hardened again. Her gaze, a cold stare, pierces my forehead.

“…… For example, it was judged that the Yeoil Group approached Kang Ha-neul for the purpose of illegal multi-ability research. Isn’t that why you went to Yeoil?”

“………… Under.”

At my firm question, Min Chaeryeong spat out a laugh. It was the moment when even the slightest pretense left on her face was peeled off.

“How else did you know that? It’s a highly confidential thing that only those in the know know about it.”

“Isn’t that what’s important right now?”

I refrain from useless answers. There is no need to hand over this information. For she must not give her any material for her judgment.

“I told you before, but why didn’t you explain everything to me? Wouldn’t it have been nice if you would have given me an assignment and explained everything related to it.”

“… ….”

“Team manager. I died and came to life I almost died.”

Four major rib fractures, partial rupture of the kidney and spleen, internal bleeding in the digestive tract, bruises throughout the body, and even minor microfractures.

It’s a shame because the police arrived right away and he was able to be transported to the hospital quickly. If he was a little late, even a superman could die. Especially in my case, my endurance ability is almost at the bottom level.

My dissatisfaction was natural. Even so, the reason why Min Chae-ryeong reacted with surprise must be because she never thought I would raise such a complaint.

The complaint I raised was a complaint that could only be entertained if you knew the context of the work.

“Of course, the team leader had an idea, so he probably hid the circumstances. If you get caught by me, you may be in trouble. But, team leader, weren’t we already on the same boat from the moment we decided to hide Ji Ye-won?”

Concealment of members of the Dawning Corps is a crime of civil war. Did we have to hide the information between us who shared such a sin? Min Chae-ryeong and I weren’t that close yet, but I dared to mention that and emphasized the relationship between the two.

“I’m not saying I should have told you everything. Were you so afraid to give even the minimum information, even enough information to know and prepare for the danger? Did you think that I would come and report the team leader for getting involved in something illegal?”

“…… I know it’s unfair, but why not? Does that sound a bit cheeky?”

“You know. I know it’s cheeky. But it’s so unfair that I have to say something like this.”

– Pounding. Pounding. Pounding.

My heart beats fast. Every time Min Chae-ryeong looked at me, I got goosebumps in that area. Her spirit, her spirit, which had no choice but to be, radiated from her.

“What the hell did I almost die for? I want to know even if it’s unfair.”

However, I had to address this issue today. When would I ever take her initiative in a conversation with her, if not for this circumstance that her miscalculation almost killed me?

It’s good if she reveals her circumstances. Even if you don’t reveal it, you draw out as much information as possible. Even a little bit of clues will help you when you go after Illyana in the future.

“…… It’s good if the manager doesn’t trust you. Even if you don’t tell me but.”

I set her eyes straight on her. It is enough to complain that you are unfair. Now is the time to present her with her proper deal.

“We’re already on the same boat, so there’s no need to look at each other’s liver and dig into each other’s backs, right? If the team leader wants me to be a long-term subordinate rather than a disposable chess piece, please show me at least that much trust. I will repay that trust too.”

At first glance, it seemed like a plea based on emotion, but in reality it was completely different.

There’s nothing behind the scenes that you want to hide that I won’t be able to find out if I set my mind to it. Therefore, rather reveal yourself here. Then I will work sincerely for you too.

It was literally a trade offer. I predicted that the possibility of Min Chaeryeong accepting this proposal was quite high. It was after I had already proven my intelligence through the conversation so far.

“…… I didn’t tell you about the circumstances behind this incident…….”

Min Chae-ryeong, who was worried about my proposal, soon opened her mouth.

“You are right. I didn’t want you to know anything about this. If I give you even a little bit of information, I might be able to access my sensitive parts based on that. Like right now.”

“…… If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better if you didn’t give me this mission at all?”

“If Kang Ha-neul drops out, there will be no superficial reason to block Yeo-il’s approach. I needed someone to convince Kang Ha-neul, apart from the fact that I went to talk the other day. I thought you were perfect for that. I thought it would buy me time even if I didn’t succeed because I knew how to do it myself.”

Though that decision became the root of the problem and ended up like this. Min Chae-ryeong clicked her tongue as she added that.

“I didn’t know you could figure this out on your own, even though you didn’t give me any information. Yeo-il’s multi-ability research is not a fact that can be found out with a fair amount of information.”

Min Chaeryeong’s prediction was correct. She only noticed that even Illyana had some kind of relationship between Superintendent Kim Yo-han and Director Na Ju-yong, but she didn’t find out about the multi-ability research. I only found out about multiple ability research because I read the original novel.

“Apart from Yeo-il, I also have a part related to multiple ability research in my own way. That’s why I tried to stop Kang Ha-neul from dropping out. She can’t have her valuable samples stolen from her.”

As expected, Min Chaeryeong was also aiming for the sky as Min Chaeryeong.

“Then you didn’t explain the circumstances of this incident to me… ….”

“Because I didn’t want you to know that I was involved in multiple power research.”

The moment I heard that answer, I thought, ‘Anew?’

Multiple ability research is illegal research banned by the country. Well, you should be reluctant to let others know that you are involved in such research.

But I and Min Chaeryeong already shared a crime that was worse than that. Not only did he help Ji Ye-won, who was a member of the Ryoondan, but he also knows about the secret of Yoo Hyeon-ho, an executive officer.

When I said the truth and asked if it was necessary to hide the information so drastically from me, Min Chae-ryeong readily nodded her head.

“It’s true that you and I shared a crime like this, but this incident is related to a deep shadow that can’t even be compared to such a small crime.”

“…… Yes?”

I didn’t understand for a moment. What could be more transgressive than hiding a Dawning officer?

“Is the government conducting multi-capacity research led by the state?”

“Okay. It’s more sensitive than that. At least for me.”

A fact that is more sensitive than the concealment of an officer of the Dawning Corps or government-led illegal research.

I couldn’t even get a sense of what it was. Just waiting for Min Chaeryeong to open her mouth.

However, Min Chae-ryeong stared at me and she only slowly shook her head.

“Don’t try to find out. Hurt.”

“…… Are you leaving rhyme that far and not telling me the point?”

“Yes. I am speaking for you.”

Min Chae-ryeong suddenly overlapped her hand on the back of mine. Strangely, the feeling of her cold skin ran through the back of her hand and thrilled her.

“Did I tell you? The circumstances behind this incident are very sensitive to me. It’s a sensitive part to the point that all the positions and relationships I’ve built up so far will collapse as soon as it’s revealed to the public. In other words, it is my greatest weakness.”

“My biggest weakness…… You mean?”

“Yes. At the same time, it is also my wrath.”

Min Chae-ryeong tightened her grip on the back of my hand. It’s not painful, but it’s strong enough to feel the pressure. It was an unspoken warning.

“That’s not going to happen, but if, really, if you find out that weakness in an extraordinary way that even I couldn’t imagine. I will rule out that threat at all costs.”

“…… Sounds like you’re going to kill me.”

“You can kill it, or you can use a more effective method than simply killing it.”

It was unimaginable to me that it would be more effective than killing and killing, but if Min Chaeryeong said so, it must be so.

‘I didn’t expect it to be like this.’

She thought that the reason Chae-ryeong Min tried to hide the background of this incident was because she had a secret of her own, but she never thought that it would be related to facts that she could call her wrath.

Should I call this an unexpected harvest or a desperate crisis?

“Then why are you telling me that?”

“Because you seem to have already smelled it in your own way. And wisely, he offered me a deal like this before going after me on his own.”

That’s why it’s a warning. Min Chaeryeong said in a firm tone.

“I apologize for this incident. I’ll compensate you for the fact that you almost died because of me. So don’t try to follow me any further. Did I tell you to trust me? This warning is that trust. I’m ending with a warning because I believe you’ll heed my warning. If not… ….”

They would cut off my hands and feet in a way more effective than death. I shrugged my shoulders and replied to that blatant threat.

“Is it possible or not? I will never go after the team leader at will.”

“Yes. Good idea.”

I thought it was premature to go after Min Chaeryeong anyway, so it wasn’t even a loss for me.

No, it was a huge benefit. I found out that the part related to Kang Ha-neul and multiple ability research is her biggest weakness.

At least if what she said was true.

“…… It seems that our relationship has become a little closer.”

“It’s up to you. In the future, will they grow closer and become irreplaceable partners, or will they become enemies and aim for each other’s neck? It’s up to you.”

“I will never put a knife to the team leader’s throat.”

At least not yet.

As long as Min Chae-ryeong is helpful to me, I will be her faithful subordinate as long as she does not become a danger to me that must be eliminated.

But if, in the near or far future, she becomes a threat to my life…….

‘At that time, whether we like it or not, we will have to confront each other.’

Maybe one day I will fight Min Chaeryeong. With that thought in mind, I read Min Chaeryeong’s status window in a low voice.

-Titling!

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[ Status window of ‘Min Chaeryeong’ ](Episode 52)

Name: Min Chaeryeong

Gender: Female

Height/Weight/Age: 171.9Cm/54kg/27 years old

Occupation: Academy security team leader

Affiliation: Green House Guard Special Countermeasures Division

Possessed Super Power: Absolute Defense (A)

[ Abilities ]

Muscle A

Agility A

Durability A

mana A

Fine A

Will A

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Luck A

[ Possessed skills ]

1. Melee Fighting (Common. A)

2. Speech (Rare. A)

3. Intimidation (Unique. A)

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A. A. A. A. The ignorant stats that are all plastered with A.

Unlike me, who entered the Special Response Department with a chin-up after covering my pitiful stats with Artifacts, I stuck out my tongue at the perfect status window as the team leader of the Special Countermeasures Division.

‘It’s going to be quite a hassle to meet enemies.’

I tried to smile while looking at Min Chaeryeong, hoping that such a future would not come. Then Min Chaeryeong also smiled at me.

The two of us exchanged fake smiles for a while like that.

Two days later.

After being discharged from Green House District Hospital, I went straight to Kang Ha-neul.

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