91 – Where are you (6)
Song Soo-yeon grabbed the phone and asked quietly.
“…so…you mean Stella is gone…?”
Liem answered the urgent voice.
“…yes yes…! Ever since I ran away from Dyce… I haven’t seen Stella… Ah… Luna… What shall we do…? I was stamped out by a very…so terrible monster…!”
“…”
“Stingshot has no gun, and his hand is broken. Trino has one eye burned out… Liquid has a leg…”
“…”
“Ugh…Dice said he would come after me, but I don’t know what to do… Lu, Luna, Luna is also dangerous…! Once you join us-”
-Tip.
Song Soo-yeon turned off the phone.
They say that a villain named Dice is chasing the members of the Villain Alliance… For some reason, there was no agitation.
I wasn’t even afraid
Rather, the news that Stella had disappeared.
The fact that she couldn’t meet Jeong-gyeom even in her dreams made her suffer.
she laughed mischievously.
“…Isn’t this also okay…?”
Ask something that might have cursed you.
“…in a dream… can’t you allow it…?”
I missed Jeonggyeom.
I wanted to see you like crazy.
It must have been a full day since I broke up with him.
It’s hard, I can’t stand it.
I couldn’t believe this could go on for days, weeks, years, or even a lifetime.
I can’t figure out what I let go of with my own hands.
Song Soo-yeon slowly lays down on Jeong-gyeom’s broken bed.
The cold night air came in through the broken window, but I didn’t care.
On his bed, Song Soo-yeon fell asleep in tears.
****
Early moning.
I put on my hat and looked for the Hero Association.
It was for Min Bom’s hospital visit.
For hospital visits and… greetings.
For a while, until I finish things related to Luna, I think I’ll have to say goodbye to her.
I can’t be with her at all.
It was a promise to myself, but I broke the oath I made to her.
Because I’m a villain now.
I don’t want to give back to Solas the same sense of betrayal that Luna gave me.
Secretly working as a villain behind the scenes, you can’t smile in front.
If I ever find out that I’m a villain, wouldn’t Solas get the same shock?
Maybe I’ll rethink all of my appearances.
However, I know you will be worried if he suddenly disappears, so I came to say hello.
“…”
But the moment I entered the building, I knew right away that it was going to be a difficult journey.
Numerous reporters and people are filling the first floor.
Some were protesting while holding signs.
Naturally, they were anxious about Solas’ defeat.
There’s nothing you can do about it since the top of the hero ranking has been broken.
This is all because of me.
Because Solas heard my name and stopped resisting… all these crowds gathered.
They put me first above all these people.
I felt sorry and grateful.
I feel the warmth after a long time.
I squeeze through people and walk to the counter.
I put on my hat more for no reason to hide my face.
I was finally able to have a conversation with the person at the information desk amidst the fuss.
“I’m here for a visit.”
“yes?”
Our conversation is buried in the turmoil.
I raised my voice louder.
“I’m here for a visit…!”
“Who are you talking about?”
“Solas…yo.”
Upon hearing Solas’ name, the guide wrinkled his brow, closed his eyes, and spoke formally.
“I’m sorry, but there is no scheduled visitation schedule for Solas-nim.”
“…I couldn’t schedule because my cell phone was gone. If I tell Solas my name, Solas will know…”
“Are you Jeong-gyeom?”
I was delighted.
“Yes, I am. Did Solas talk?”
However, the guide’s expression did not change.
She said.
“Since yesterday, more than 100 people have claimed to be Jung-gyeom.”
“……….ah.”
I could quickly guess why.
Since Solas stopped resisting when he heard the name ‘Jung-gyeom’… It seems that more people impersonated me.
“Do you have an ID?”
the guide asked.
Of course not. I left Song Soo-yeon like that and came out, but of course there was no time to take care of my wallet.
The guide let out a quiet sigh. It was a look that didn’t believe me at all.
It seemed that even I couldn’t believe it.
“……Stop going back.”
“…”
Laughter broke out again.
Everything seems to be starting to work out together.
There are so many impersonators that I can’t even go see them.
but.
Is the number 1 hero ranking an easy person to meet?
I slowly turned around.
There was nothing more I could do here.
I just had to hope.
I hope Solas doesn’t worry too much about me.
I wish that would make sense… but I couldn’t help but wish for it.
It felt like everything had to be resolved before her concerns became serious.
****
Minbom was sitting on a familiar hospital bed.
‘No connection, after the beep-‘
“…..ha.”
Then, frowning at the phone call that didn’t connect, I looked down at my phone.
I haven’t been able to contact Jung-gyeom since yesterday.
I wanted to wait calmly, but this was not as easy as it sounds.
Jeong-gyeom had already meant so much to her.
It was the only existence I could confide in and a resting place.
Without even realizing it, he crept into his chest.
Sometimes it was sold to a place where the spirit followed, but it was always Jeong-gyeom.
But the cell phone is out.
Song Soo-yeon was also not contacted. Well, I didn’t get along well with her in the first place.
Why doesn’t Jeonggyeom answer the phone?
Did your phone break? Did you fall into the water?
Families bite their tails at home.
she shook her head.
You won’t have to worry…
‘Jeong-gyeom… before I kill him.’
In an instant, the words of Villain Luna came to mind.
“……”
Solas was very afraid inside.
I never thought I would be able to look into my head like this and figure out who I was precious to.
It was the first time such a fatal threat had been made.
‘…Your brother must have seen that scene too…?’
Minbom thought.
Maybe that’s why it was blocked? I don’t want to get involved anymore…?
Because you don’t want to enter the world of villains and heroes anymore?
“…”
Minbom’s heart was pounding.
I tried to suppress this feeling with a smile for a while, but it didn’t work like my heart.
Anxiety continues to grow.
She turned her phone back on and sent a text message.
[Cum brother. You can ignore what Villain Luna said. Heroes have already been dispatched near the area where my brother lives.]
-Ding.
text is sent
“…”
She thought and wrote the following letter.
[I’ll be discharged soon, so I’ll visit you. My hospital visits do not come. There are a lot of reporters and a lot of people here. It would be safer to stay in that area.]
-Ding.
text is sent
“…”
And another letter.
[…If you’re worried, would you like to live with me for a while…?]
“…”
Minbom stared at the text for a while, then erased it all.
I didn’t even confess, but I can’t go on like this.
Minbom’s heart was heavy.
I couldn’t even celebrate his birthday, I only made him worry.
After thinking about it for a long time, she even sent a text message to Song Soo-yeon.
[Song Soo-yeon. I didn’t want to send a text, but my brother didn’t answer so I sent it. Say it’s okay if you don’t have to visit your brother in the hospital. I’ll be back soon, so wait for me.]
-smart.
After sending a text message to Song Soo-yeon, someone knocked on the door.
“Come on in.”
The door opens, and the Sheikh emerges.
The blunt man walks in and asks dryly.
“What about the body?”
“All the uncomfortable parts have healed.”
The Sheikh didn’t ask for anything other than his regards.
Since the hero rankings have changed, conversations have decreased.
Minbom thought that there was nothing he could do about it.
My junior has risen to the top, but it must be difficult to treat him comfortably.
Minbom had already experienced this many times.
The Sheikh nodded and handed over the small stack of papers he had brought in.
“…I want you to know too.”
“What is this?”
The Sheik frowned and spoke in a slightly darker voice.
“…The Villain Alliance has collapsed.”
“………………yes?”
Min Bom’s thinking hardened.
The Sheikh looked equally confused.
“……Are you…playing…?”
Minbom took the risk of rudeness and asked.
However, Sheikh’s serious expression remained the same.
“…No, it’s a fact we’ve confirmed.”
“…….”
“…There are more than one thug who saw Trino, Stingshot, and Liquid crippled.”
“……Fire…?”
Solas was distracted by the shocking news pouring in.
I can’t believe the story that they were crippled.
It is a villain alliance that could not be defeated even if he, Sheik, and other heroes attacked.
Did you ever think that they would collapse like this overnight?
“…Luna?”
Sheik shook his head.
“Luna has not been identified.”
“…”
She checked the documents the Sheikh handed over. Look at the traces of the cargo warehouse where the Villain Union collapsed.
Did the alliance of villains really end like this?
If that’s the case, it’s safe to say that Luna’s threat… has virtually disappeared.
Maybe Jeonggyeom is safe too.
Minbom digested the shocking news and nodded slowly.
“….that is a good news. Which organization does this deal? A lot of people seem to have gathered, right?”
Anyway, I’m glad they’re gone.
“…one person.”
Solas’ head turned.
The Sheikh’s expression was still not playful.
“…yes?”
It is hard to believe, the Sheikh confirms it.
“…only one person, they say, destroyed the coalition.”
****
-thud.
The door to the dark basement opens, and someone steps down on the unpaved concrete floor.
It was Dice.
He was coming down in his original form, taking off his strange mask.
Looking at his face like that, Han Yoo-jung recalls memories. It was his face I hadn’t seen in a long time.
Even in this situation, there was a smile. It was an unavoidable reflexive reaction.
But on the contrary, Dice’s expression was as cold as ice.
There was something in his hand as he came down the basement.
“……Dice, did you sleep well…?”
Using tricks that seemed trivial to her own eyes, Stella tried to get closer to him.
I didn’t do this to ask for mercy.
It’s just that I want to get closer.
“…”
Dyce didn’t answer and stood in front of the iron cage.
Only then did he know what Dice was carrying.
It was bread.
It seemed that it was simply brought from somewhere in this hideout that was stolen.
Dyce took out a few pieces of bread from the wrapping paper and handed them to Han Yu-jeong.
“……”
It was a situation that could frighten someone, but Han Yu-jeong feels warm.
he was still
Just by reaching out and giving bread so that the food doesn’t fall on the dirty concrete floor.
In very trivial things, Han Yu-jeong was able to read the person named Dice.
Who treats prisoners like this?
As Han Yu-jeong carefully took the bread, Dice leaned her back against the cellar wall and slipped down.
“…”
Then, silently and rustling, he took bread out of the bag and began filling his stomach.
Han Yu-jeong had no appetite.
I wasn’t even hungry yet.
I was just surprised by his kindness in preparing food already.
But I still put the bread in my mouth. With the intention of building a bond with him.
It is said that the affection that is built up while eating together is the fastest.
Don’t forget the little compliments.
“…the bread is delicious-”
“-you.”
But the plan to build a bond was cut short before a word could be uttered.
he asked coldly.
“……What kind of relationship do you have with Luna?”
