53 – Greedy (1)

After using the ability on the two men, quiet days passed.

Once the stormy events are over, everything has calmed down like a lie.

There were no more attacks on the store.

Solas was also busy and did not visit Jeonggyeom.

Jeong-gyeom also treated Song Soo-yeon as if nothing had happened.

…The hero did not come because of the crime committed by Song Soo-yeon.

In fact, it was safe to say that her abilities were in no danger of being discovered.

Quiet, leaving no traces. Song Soo-yeon also knew that people who were manipulated lose their memories. There is nothing for her to be singled out for.

It was the ability to cause someone to harm themselves, rather than hit them directly.

In a way, it is the perfect crime.

Of course, I know it won’t work against strong heroes like Solas.

Even so, Song Soo-yeon could sense that her ability was more dangerous than she imagined.

That’s why I didn’t feel guilty.

She didn’t feel the slightest pity for the two men who were fighting because of her.

They were cheap guys.

I didn’t care if things other than Jeonggyeom were broken.

She had come to like her powers, but that didn’t mean she had any thoughts of abusing them.

She intended to use her powers only to protect herself.

It was just her promise. A promise that does not know how easily it will be broken.

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“mister. I’m here.”

Song Soo-yeon came to Jeong-gyeom from this morning.

Jeong-gyeom greeted her and waved her hand, but did not return the greeting.

He was on the phone.

Song Soo-yeon froze in place for a while.

Even if he said he would talk to him, there was only one other person besides her.

“Yes, yes. Let’s do it.”

Solas.

As Solas, who was busy, couldn’t find the store, she increased the call time with Jung-gyeom.

“…”

Seeing Jung-gyeom smile, Song Soo-yeon’s heart ached.

But I couldn’t say anything.

Especially after that incident.

She also had shame.

No, it was not a shame, but rather a notice.

I can’t ask Jeong-gyeom to stay away from Min-bom.

In a way, Song Soo-yeon herself might be in a more vulnerable position.

Solas is a shining hero, cute, good-natured, sponsored, and a star with a lot of money.

The only thing Song Soo-yeon will put forward is the appearance she once cursed and the time she spent with Jeong-gyeom.

So, a seed was planted deep in her heart.

The name of the seed was Anxiety.

Although she continues to be hostile to Min Bom, Song Soo-yeon knew it too.

The fact that people like Min Bom are rare.

It’s not because he’s a hero, it’s just that he’s special.

Even after the incident was overturned, Solas did not say anything to Song Soo-yeon.

If you think about the words she has spit out, you might be sarcastic or ridiculing her, but Minbom did not.

And that made it even more awkward.

Song Soo-yeon slowly pulled a chair next to Jeong-gyeom and sat down.

A question mark appeared on Jung-gyeom’s face, but he continued the call.

“But are you okay? If you’re going to drink alcohol, wouldn’t it be better to drink it the next day while you’re resting?”

At the talk of alcohol, Song Soo-yeon secretly gnaws her teeth.

and take heart

Poke Jeong-gyeom from the side to get his attention.

Jeong-gyeom reacts by raising his eyebrows.

Song Soo-yeon carefully showed him the back of her hand.

“…?”

And it stayed that way.

Jeong-gyeom continued to express doubts. I couldn’t understand her intentions.

The call proceeded cautiously. Not paying full attention as before, he stuttered.

“…good. oh, meat? yes. Yeah…this time…umm. I will.”

In the end, Min-Bom asks for forgiveness.

“…Spring. Wait a moment?”

He covered the microphone of his cell phone with one hand and leaned down to whisper to Song Soo-yeon.

“Suyeon-ah, why?”

Song Soo-yeon said as if it was natural.

“…Hold my hand.”

Jeonggyeom blinked his eyes.

“…now?”

“now.”

“…After the call-”

“-Now, mister.”

After a long silent scuffle, Jeong-gyeom shrugged.

I move my hand that was blocking the phone’s microphone and slowly hold Song Soo-yeon’s hand.

Jeong-gyeom lightly folded his hands, but Song Soo-yeon dug between his fingers.

Song Soo-yeon’s anxious mind is calmed down with just that.

This feeling was so precious. I like this stability more and more.

“…”

“…”

Soon after exchanging glances, Jeong-gyeom burst out laughing.

Then, shaking his hand lightly, he continued the conversation with Solas.

When he waved his hand lightly, the atmosphere became playful, but Song Soo-yeon was satisfied with that.

****

As promised to Jeong-gyeom, Song Soo-yeon came out to work part-time on the weekends.

He had to prove that he wasn’t just a nuisance.

Jeong-gyeom didn’t even mention the word “nuisance”, but Song Su-yeon’s anxiety made her act.

She was heavily armed today.

Covering my face with a hat and mask, I got on the shuttle bus to load and unload by myself without Jeong-gyeom.

The early morning cold followed her to the bus and harassed her. Hugging her coat tighter, Song Soo-yeon rolled herself up.

If he thought that this inconvenience was for Jeong-gyeom’s sake, he could easily endure it.

She opened her phone and sent Jeong-gyeom a text saying goodbye.

And the reply comes back soon.

‘Don’t get hurt.’

When I read the text, the coldness that had penetrated my body, miraculously, retreated.

People start to get on the stopped shuttle bus one by one.

Song Soo-yeon closed her eyes.

I was thinking of getting some more sleep.

And then someone sits beside her.

“Is it okay for a woman to come to do something like this?”

He approached, pretending to be friendly and kind, but Song Soo-yeon could clearly read the intentions hidden underneath.

“go away.”

Ordered without her knowledge. I also used my abilities reflexively.

The man blinks for a moment, then leaves without a word.

“…”

When he moved, his breath was relieved.

Song Soo-yeon looked down at her hand for a moment.

…Can I continue to use it like this?

It doesn’t seem to matter, but I keep wondering.

It was confusing to have a new option that she didn’t have.

Eventually, Song Soo-yeon closed her eyes again.

I decide not to care.

There’s just no way anything could happen with this.

****

I looked at the TV.

Even today, a news anchor is delivering the news of the villains.

“I will say it again. Trino appears in Gangseo-gu, Busan, causing damage…”

The anchor’s urgent voice and the appearance of the trino are transmitted together.

He was showing off with his arms outstretched in the middle of the chaotic street.

thinking a lot

“…Well.”

Villains have been quite active lately.

As a result, the heroes, especially Solas, had busy lives.

Fighting with the villains, suppressing them and entraining them, and regretfully missing them, writing their own history.

It’s already a long time ago, so it’s vague, but there are many things that have changed from what I’ve experienced.

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Destroyer Trino. Current #1 in Villain Ranking. Explosive power that detonates everything it touches.

He was in second place until a few months ago, but now he is making his name as the most threatening villain.

…but did he originally hit the bow like that?

It is all the more surprising since he is a villain who had no relationship with me even before returning.

His runaway was giving the heroes a lot of trouble.

There are many casualties, and property damage is also in the building unit.

Sheikh was also struggling. And as he struggled, the rest of the heroes were also confused.

Of course, I didn’t understand.

Trino did not move alone. This time, it was he who appeared with Liquid.

Liquid. A liquid-powered person who becomes especially strong in places where there is water. Currently ranked 3rd in the Villain Ranking.

Liquids appearing here and there made the crime scene even more confusing.

Two very difficult villains joined hands.

It’s the same thought again and again, but I don’t care about other people’s crime scenes.

Originally, I didn’t even look for news like this.

Even so, I can’t take my eyes off the news because I know Solas is there.

She was the one who complained to me yesterday, saying that it was difficult because she was busy. He also asked, in a slightly nostalgic tone, to play together when all of this has calmed down.

She was showing me a more human side.

That’s what she’s suffering from inside.

I wiped my chin and looked at the TV.

I couldn’t take my eyes off whenever Solas was caught on the screen.

I was worried about Solas even before returning.

But at the time, I was just worried about her trauma. When I got hurt while fighting, I was worried then.

It’s a little different now. Is it because you revealed your inner self to me?

I’m worried about her having a hard time.

He showed me tears because he couldn’t save a child the other day. I hoped I wouldn’t have that experience today.

I even start blaming others.

I murmured as the sheik caught on the screen.

“…Do something.”

But he just keeps struggling.

Even Sheikh, he did not have the ability to devise an elaborate plan and catch two high-risk villains who appeared at the same time.

On the screen that was broadcast, citizens were busy running away from Baeksan Mountain in confusion.

Heroes appeared and rescued them again and again, but it was not enough to save everyone from the mess.

In the increasingly horrific scene, the news also switches screens.

The screen was turned around in Busan, where the incident was happening, and a sweaty anchor was shown.

His expression said it all.

He couldn’t find anything to say for a while, so he opened his mouth sparingly and relayed the live broadcast, holding on to his in-ear earphones and asking back.

“….yes?”

I couldn’t hide my bewilderment, as if I had forgotten that it was a live broadcast.

“…Yes…Yes…That, I see.”

Then he raised his head and looked at the camera.

The anchor’s eyes were full of fear.

“So…breaking news. This is the news that the villain ‘Stingshot’ appeared along with Trino and Liquid in Gangseo-gu, Busan. Citizens in the area follow the hero’s guidance…”

“…Ummm.”

I frowned.

Sting Shot. sniper villain. master of assassination Countless dignitaries and unwary heroes have died at the hands of Stingshot.

Solas will have no problem. There’s no way a stingshot could harm her.

It’s not that I’m worried, this… flow is ominous.

It’s the first time I’ve heard that the three villains are together.

It wouldn’t be strange if a few more villains appeared here.

….Are there any alliances of villains?