Possessed an Academy Security Guard

58 – 058. Dungeon Exploration (1)

It is spring in full swing. The trees still had only bare branches hanging from them, but the fresh blue shoots sprouting here and there whispered softly that spring was approaching.

On this day, the students of the 1st grade 1st class of the Green House headed to the C-class dungeon located in Inje, Gangwon-do. For dungeon exploration practice.

The dungeon they headed for is a dungeon scheduled to disappear after the master monster is subdued and only waits for natural extinction.

Even in the Green House, there were few elements that could be dangerous to the most outstanding 1st class students, but professor Do So-young nevertheless reminded the students of the dangers of the dungeon and reminded them again and again.

“I think everyone has seen the data I shared about the dungeon to be explored today over the weekend, but I will explain the overview of this dungeon and the method of exploration practice one last time in order to be sure.”

Do So-young gave a briefing to the students in front of the gate of the closed dungeon that swayed halfway up the mountain. Its contents were as follows.

First, the shape of the dungeon. The dungeon, which looks like a labyrinth made of bricks, splits into eight independent forks starting from the large square beyond the gate.

All 8 routes lead to the deepest part of the dungeon where the master monster was located. Accordingly, 40 students in the 1st class form a group of 5 and explore the dungeon along the designated route. The goal is to retrieve the flag placed in the deepest part of the dungeon and return to the dungeon entrance.

Since the purpose is practice, not evaluation, all actions are left to the students’ autonomy. However, in case of an unexpected crisis, each group carries an emergency radio.

However, even if there is a walkie-talkie, it is impossible for the instructor alone to deal with all crises.

“…… Therefore, the guards members decided to do their best in preparation for a crisis situation in this practice.”

At those words, the students looked at the other side of the clearing.

There was a group of armored vehicles painted black and armed with various firearms and equipment. The appearance of skillfully checking and preparing equipment gave off a professional feel.

…… However, the students’ expressions were not good at all.

“Me, professor. Question…… Can I give you something similar?”

The one who said that was Ryujin, who had a ranking match against Kang Ha-neul a few days ago. Standing side by side with his twin sister Ryu Seol, he frowned at the guards as if he was not trustworthy.

“I allow it. Let me ask you a question.”

“In preparation for a crisis, the guards decided to do their best…… I don’t quite understand the word. In a dangerous situation that we can’t solve, wouldn’t it be a bit difficult for the guards too…….”

“In short, is it unreliable?”

The concern under the guise of that question was actually a perception shared by most of the first class students.

The Green House Guard is not a half-baked group. It’s not, but compared to the students who are the selected elite, the class is bound to fall. While most of the students in the 1st class are B-level superhumans or C-levels who are on the verge of becoming B-levels, the security guards are C-class, most of them are D-class, and even E-class superhumans, who are said to be under-content as superhumans, are intermittently mixed.

So how do the guards who are less powerful than themselves, to borrow the words of some students, ‘inferior’ to them, save themselves in a crisis situation?

Ryujin’s question had such a meaning.

“I understand what you are concerned about. But rest assured. Their name is the Green House Guard. Even though the superhuman level may be somewhat low, each and every one of them is a professional who has been trained in how to deal with various crisis situations.”

“No matter how much you train… ….”

“In addition to that, the guards dispatched for this practice are not limited to the general department. There is also a special countermeasures section.”

Special Countermeasures Division. The expression of the students who said that word changed at once.

Even if it was the same guard, the status of the general department and the special countermeasures department was sky-high. While there is a perception that the former is a place for so-called ‘stragglers’ who have not been able to get a job in the Hunter Guild, it is recognized that the Special Countermeasures Department graduates with intermediate or upper grades consider applying.

Not only are the salaries, treatment, and social awareness better than those of the general department, but those who have worked in the special countermeasures department for a certain period of time are officially eligible to apply for police officers in the rank of police officers, special forces units, and other public positions. Is granted On top of that, he is an academy worker who is easy to form relationships with various guild officials.

The recognition and status of the Special Countermeasures Division were quite high due to the overlapping of such various factors. It was for this reason that the students’ expressions changed at once.

However, among those students, there were some who opened their eyes in a slightly different way.

‘Special Countermeasures Division? Then… ….’

Ryu Tae-hyeon, who was scanning the place where the members were seated, soon put on a happy expression.

“Heaven. Look over there Suho hyung is over there.”

“A brother?”

At his words, Kang Ha-neul, a member of the same team, stuck out his head. Soon, when she found Ahn Soo-ho, who was looking at the map in the dungeon with the other crew members, her face turned red.

“I didn’t hear that they were dispatched here today. Heaven, haven’t you heard anything?”

“No? Neither do I.”

“Really? It’s strange. If it’s hyung’s personality, it’s normal that he should have said something the day before…….”

Ryu Tae-hyeon tilted his head, saying he was puzzled, but it was okay with Kang Ha-neul. Because she was already satisfied just to be able to see An Su-ho’s face, which was unexpected for her.

‘Would it be a while before the practice begins?’

We broke up in an awkward atmosphere on Friday, so we couldn’t even keep in touch during the weekend, but it just went well. If you look at her face and talk to her, the awkwardness that still remains will go away a little.

Thought so, Kang Ha-neul smiled softly at the corner of his mouth.

***

“Did you remember all the designated locations? The practice starts in 30 minutes, so let’s check the equipment and go into the dungeon 10 minutes before. Nothing special, but everyone stay alert. Especially you who are new there. Don’t be nervous and make unnecessary mistakes. Got it?”

“I will keep this in mind.”

Special Countermeasures Division Team 9 Team Leader Marco Jackson. Ahn Soo-ho nodded at the words of the black team leader, who boasted a large body of nearly 2 meters.

The other members heading to their location each glanced at Ahn Su-ho. Just as Marco was the team leader of Team 9, they were all members of Team 9.

Why are the members of Min Chaeryeong’s Team 9 and not Team 2 with Ahn Su-ho…… That question is a bit misleading. The outsider here was An Su-ho, not them.

Why is Ahn Su-ho sweating while watching other team members notice?

The story goes back a day.

***

“You want to extend your vacation by one day?”

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Late night. Security Guard Special Countermeasures Office. Min Chaeryeong, wearing an armband for duty duty on her forearm, looked up at Ahn Suho as if asking what that meant.

‘I heard that I had something to say, so I called because I wanted something… ….’

The wound should have healed already, but what could happen?

Min Chae-ryeong, thinking deeply, snapped her fingers.

“Is it because of Kang Haneul?”

Ahn Soo-ho nodded his head right away at the short question that contained many things.

‘Aha.’

Seeing that reaction, Min Chaeryeong looked at him with meaningful eyes.

“Dungeon exploration practice on Monday. Kang Ha-neul may be in danger there. Did you think so? The reason I asked for an extension of vacation is to follow the practice location.”

“Roughly correct.”

“Why did you think Kang Ha-neul would be in danger?”

“Reason…… Nothing to say It wasn’t that I was sure I would be in danger in the first place, it was just because I was anxious.”

“…… Are you just worried?”

As if Min Chae-ryeong couldn’t believe it, she glanced at him. However, that was the truth. Ahn Su-ho’s desire to follow this practice was based on unfounded anxiety.

If I had to find a reason, it would be that the Heavenly Demon of Pleasure hates him, but I can’t explain that to Min Chaeryeong.

No matter how insightful I was, I couldn’t infer such a truth.

“…… If you’re worried about raids or kidnappings, don’t worry. Because it was decided that members of Team 9 would be dispatched for this 1-minute practice. Even if it’s me, I won’t send Kang Ha-neul outside without any countermeasures. Unlike anyone else.”

It was a hint of a date between the two on Friday. As Ahn Su-ho shrugged awkwardly, Min Chae-ryeong spoke in a soft tone.

“Team 9 is in charge of security, so at least you can rest assured against external raids. The team members are also team members, but the team leader is Marco. Do you know what kind of person he is?”

“Yes. I heard that he actively supported me during my personnel transfer.”

“Is that all? Other than that?”

“What else?”

Min Chae-ryeong tilted her head at that expression asking what she was asking. No matter how little interaction I had with other teams, I thought I would know about Marco.

“Is that the end of what you know about team leader 9? Whether it’s that person’s supernatural power or career……. You really don’t know anything?”

However, contrary to Min Chae-ryeong’s expectations, Ahn Su-ho knew little about the members of the other team members of the special task force. It’s been three weeks since he came to the special affairs department, but he’s still going around like an outsider.

“Yes. There’s no interaction, and I don’t really want to find out. What kind of person is team leader Marco?”

“That man is-“

Min Chae-ryeong, who blurted out her words, licked her lips for a moment, and then she smiled mischievously.

“What are you going to do by explaining it in words? If you’re curious, you can go and check it yourself tomorrow.”

“…… Are you going to go there yourself?”

“Tomorrow, I will send you to the 1-minute practice security mission. I can take care of the small formalities tonight. Wasn’t the reason why you asked for an extension of your vacation anyway to keep up with practice? Does it matter if I do that?”

“If you do, I will be grateful.”

It was an offer that Ahn Su-ho did not have to refuse. After all, his purpose was to follow the one-and-a-half-minute practice.

The only question I had was Min Chaeryeong’s attitude. After the last question and answer, Min Chaeryeong must be wary of herself. However, Ahn Su-ho did not understand why he came out with such a cooperative attitude.

“I look forward to it.”

“…… What do you mean?”

“What kind of incident will happen at the practice site tomorrow.”

As if answering his question, she smiled with her face saying that Min Chae-ryeong was having fun.

“You said you were simply following because you were anxious, but looking back on your work so far, incidents always happened where you went, right? So will it be like this again? What do you think about it?”

“hahahaha… ….”

Ahn Suho laughed awkwardly at those words. No wonder he was really running the case. Because the Heavenly Demon of Pleasure, who hated him, did not leave him alone for even a moment.

‘Please, if nothing happens this time… ….’

Ahn Su-ho broke into a cold sweat as he worried about what would happen again this time.

***

So now.

Ahn Su-ho, who joined Team 9 with the intention of ‘Experience outside security work,’ stood awkwardly among unfamiliar members.

“Suho. Would it be all right for a second?”

There was a female crew member who approached him like that. She was Jung Ah-yeong, the assistant team leader of Team 9. In terms of the 2nd team that Ahn Soo-ho belongs to, the crew corresponds to Lee Tae-ho’s position.

“Yes. What are you doing?”

“You look a little nervous. It’s your first outside mission, so you can’t help it, but don’t be too nervous. Dangerous situations don’t happen very often, and most situations can be solved by ordinary members alone. We will rarely go out.”

“…… I hope so.”

This dungeon exploration episode is a one-time episode of only 3 episodes.

If the case proceeds as it originally unfolded, as Jung Ah-young said, the special task force would not happen.

However, even if nothing happened in the original, there is no law that this time too.

That’s why Ahn Su-ho couldn’t let go of the string of tension. The hefty weight of the Gauss Rifle that can hold large monsters in his hand felt heavier today.

“Brother!”

At that time, a fresh cry was heard that instantly relieved the tension.

As Ahn Su-ho turned his head, his river, the sky, was jumping at him with a smile on his lips. She, too, was carrying her various equipment and pouches in preparation for her dungeon exploration.

“If you had decided to come here today, you should have said something. Do you know how surprised I was to suddenly see my brother’s face among the members?”

“Because it was decided suddenly for me too. I haven’t been able to contact you because I’m not in a hurry.”

“hehehe. You came today to guard our training site, right? I feel reassured to think that my brother is watching over me. If something happens again, do you really have to save me?”

Ahn Su-ho smiled bitterly at the words that seemed to assume something would happen.

“I hope something doesn’t happen.”

“Ahahahahaha. I wish I was like that too, but even if the world is still, incidents come on their own. I really hope nothing happens today.”

Ahn Suho shook his head at the strangely sympathetic words. As he said, the world would never leave him alone.

“Right. You say you know your brother, Taehyun? I was in the same group as Taehyung this time. How come you talk about your brother on the weekend, and he’s very happy to see you?”

“Didn’t you say that the members of the group met on the weekend? But why does my story come out there?”

“As I explained my situation, it came out naturally. But when the story of oppa came up, do you know how much Taehyun praised oppa for being a great person? Unlike students like you, pros are different, no matter how different they are? He praised me so much that I felt ashamed of myself listening to him.”

“Ahahahaha. Okay?”

A bitter smile hung on Ahn Su-ho’s lips. He couldn’t tell if it was someone else, but he couldn’t help but hear that Ryu Tae-hyeon praised him.

Of course, Ryu Tae-hyun himself must have praised An Su-ho innocently without any malice, but An Su-ho, who knew Ryu Tae-hyun’s real skills, couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.

Unlike Ahn Su-ho, Kang Ha-neul seemed happy enough just to be able to talk with Ahn Su-ho. As I watched Kang Ha-neul eagerly teasing me to see what was so exciting, the bitter smile on Ahn Su-ho’s lips soon turned into a hearty smile.

“Anyway, it was nice to see your face! Now I’m going to prepare for practice with the members. Oppa, work hard too!”

“Yes. Practice hard, too.”

The sky of the river waving his hand away. Ahn Soo-ho, who was watching her from the back, happily asked Jung Ah-young.

“Surely that student was the victim of the last attempted kidnapping, right? They seem pretty close, don’t they?”

“Well, there were a lot of things to do with each other.”

After answering that, Ahn Soo-ho suddenly turned his head, and Jung A-young was looking at him with a mischievous look.

“…… Why?”

“How old did you say Suho is now?”

“It is 24.”

“Really?”

After hearing the answer, Ah-young Jung expressionlessly sighed and let out her drool.

“I’m glad. If you’re 4 years older, you won’t listen to thieves.”

“Yes?”

“Time is up. Let’s go into the dungeon soon.”

With Ahn Su-ho with a dumbfounded expression behind, Jung Ah-yeong entered her hair-hair-hair gate.

“…… What about a thief?”

Belatedly, Ahn Soo-ho, who understood Jung A-young’s words, spit out the sound of bolmen. He said he didn’t know that he and Kang Ha-neul were like that.

“… ….”

If the chances of becoming that kind of relationship someday aren’t zero, at least they definitely weren’t right now. Ahn Soo-ho, who had packed his equipment with a grumpy face, followed Ah-yeong Jung into the gate.

-…… Dismissed!

Immediately after that, a red electric current bounced off the gate that was shining blue.