Became the Escort Knight That the Princesses Were Obsessed With - Chapter 334



334. Security Operation 2

Balderian, already intimidating, answered the phone with a grave expression.

The sight of it gave the impression, from an onlooker’s perspective, that he was making a decision of national salvation.

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“Sorry, it was an important call.”

The cellphone in his large hand disappeared into his back pocket.

After that, the chief of security looked at me, his hands clasped behind his back.

“So, you said you wanted to join the planning department?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Valderian soon returned to a pleased expression.

Everyone else had hoped to get under the wing of an AR Group power player and live the good life.

Yet, I only respected him and wished to devote myself to the company’s main purpose: ‘security’.

Even if it was all an act, giving up a position as a personal bodyguard was apparently something to be praised.

“I highly value your resolve, and I’ll make sure to speak highly of you to the executives.”

I actually know.

That the chief of security’s power is absolutely not weak.

As a unique presence in the field of protection, his say is quite strong.

That’s why I was able to assert my desired placement so confidently in front of everyone.

“Thank you, Chief. I will work hard.”

Was it because of the common ground we shared, holding the same rank?

I hid the slight smile that naturally formed on my lips, and lightly expressed my gratitude.

“Let’s go to the office first.”

Valderian seemed satisfied with my first impression, and placed a hand on my shoulder.

And, with the other hand, he pointed to the 2nd floor, AR Security Team, as labeled on the hotel.

“Do you know what kind of work we do?”

“Yes, I understand that you establish overall security routes, movement lines, and operation plans.”

‘Among those, the planning department is the safest, with the least field deployment—’

The director pressed the elevator close button, pleased he’d guessed correctly.

“That’s right, we are responsible for the safety of the chairmen and many VIPs.”

The opaque elevator slowly descended.

During the descent, the view revealed numerous AR Group employees busily moving through the hallways on each floor.

“As such, this is a place with a lot of responsibility, so you too must be careful with every action you take.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

The scene was massive, like looking at a gigantic ant colony.

Of course, it was a sight I used to see every day 10 years ago, but seeing it again through the eyes of a twenty-year-old felt new and poignant.

Finally, when the elevator stopped.

He showed the sprawling office with a very serious voice.

“Welcome to the best security team in the country.”

Blinds drawn for the protection of employees and the maintenance of confidentiality.

From the security guards with intense gazes to the strategy team members plotting their movements.

It felt like assigning a solemn order of knights to a room in the Middle Ages.

And, me…

I really like this atmosphere.

A first-place plaque from the national security team selection competition hung proudly on the wall.

Just looking at that plaque, you could tell how serious the atmosphere of the group’s security team was.

“Chief, you’re here?”

“Yeah, everyone’s been alright?”

“All’s clear, sir.”

The faces of my seniors, seen after a long time, started to become visible here and there.

Receiving their greetings, the security chief led me to a department.

「Strategy Team 3.」

‘Assigned to Strategy Team, huh? Not bad.’

Among the planning departments, the Strategy Team mainly handles the task of mapping out security routes.

Of course, they have to scout the locations beforehand, but they don’t directly engage in personal security.

In other words, there’s no risk of getting into danger.

Moreover, if I can map out routes here that will prevent the executives from being involved in accidents…

I can prevent future accidents from happening in advance.

“Chief, you’re here?”

A senior from Team 3 stood up.

A man with a slightly plump build for a security guard.

I don’t quite remember him, so he must be someone who transferred departments not too long ago.

“Yeah, I think there was a spot open in Team 3.”

“Yes, we were a bit short on staff.”

Brown hair, exotic looks.

Sharp features, like she had parents from both East and West, but chubby, so they didn’t stand out much.

His employee ID card said “Rooper Choi.”

“We got a new recruit, so give him good training.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Rooper glanced up at me, then gestured for me to follow.

Responding, I turned the corner and entered a partition.

What caught my eye was the back of a petite woman, huddled at her desk.

A state-of-the-art monitor and piles of documents cluttered her workspace.

To the untrained eye, it might seem messy and disorganized.

“Clean up a bit while you work -.”

Right, like this senior in front of me.

But, having worked here for over 10 years, I know.

A mountain of assignments piled on her desk means…

She’s the department ace.

“What’s going on, senior.”

Even though she’d probably brushed it neatly, her bob was a mess, likely from excessive workload.

The woman, with cat-like sharp eyes, glanced back at me and Rooper.

“A new guy came. Make sure to give him instructions and a smooth handover. It’ll make things easier for you, too.”

“A new recruit all of a sudden…?”

The woman’s ID card held a sharp bob and a bright face from younger days.

And, the name, Seo Miya.

“That’s weird, I didn’t hear about her from the other newbies.”

“She’s probably a parachute hire. I heard the manager brought her in himself?”

Parachute.

Just hearing those three syllables seemed to grate on the woman who would be my senior, and she snorted a laugh.

“One parachute is enough, ugh…”

“Huh? What was that?”

Lupa tilted his head, asking back, and the cat-eyed woman shook her head.

“It’s nothing. I’ll handle it.”

“Okay, I’m counting on you.”

The woman with the bob watched her senior waddle back to their desk, a clear look of displeasure on her face.

Then, with a deep sigh, she muttered to herself.

“Well, if that moron knew anything, they could teach the newbie.”

She pulled the office chair next to her carelessly.

And, as if telling me to sit beside her, settled into her seat.

“……”

I quietly sat beside her.

After that, I didn’t say anything, and just waited for my senior-to-be to speak.

“Let’s see…since you’re a newbie, I should keep you out of the actual work for a few days at least…”

Up close, her face was pale, fine down fuzzing it over.

Her makeup wasn’t heavy, so she probably wasn’t the type who fussed much over it.

Old habits from my bodyguard days, I could roughly guess she was my age.

Maybe sensing my gaze, Seo Miya’s sharp eyes shot a quick glance my way.

Then, as if the eye contact embarrassed her, she tossed off a comment.

“Well, you look okay underneath it all. Guess that’s what being an executive’s son gets you?”

It didn’t come off like a compliment.

More like she was testing me, slightly.

But I didn’t show any displeasure, either.

The reason the woman in front of me was sulking was likely due to preconceived notions about me.

“I’m sorry, but I didn’t get here as a parachute hire.”

A firm, direct strike with that one sentence.

Seo Miya stared at me for a moment after that.

“I came in through a fair process, so you can feel comfortable assigning me tasks.”

I, almost used to it, looked at the document sitting at the top of her desk.

The AR infrastructure CEO’s visit to Korea in a few days.

Looks like she was working on the routes to escort her.

“Though I’m new, seeing a senior struggling makes me want to become a huge help soon.”

“…….”

It wasn’t about not ignoring me.

The intention to be helpful to someone struggling.

In this game, even just saying nice things can change the outcome.

“Well, your attitude is admirable, I’ll give you that. But still, the actual work must be tough for you, right?”

Seo Miya, the employee, was just briefly flustered by my straightforwardness, but didn’t seem particularly offended.

I matched her reaction, adding a few words.

“Seeing you already drawing up security routes, haven’t you already been ‘dumped’ with other seniors’ work?”

“Dumped? You’re being rude, especially to a stranger…”

The short-haired woman twitched, like a cat that had been poked.

But, soon a question seemed to arise from my words, and she tilted her head.

“But how did you know I don’t usually draw up security routes yet at my level?”

“I have friends who got jobs at other companies before me, so I’ve heard a lot about their work.”

Miya slowly nodded.

And then, I delivered the decisive blow, naturally placing my hand on the route documents.

“I studied hard beforehand to get into the Planning Department, so I’d be grateful if you could give me a chance, based on your judgment.”

I gestured, asking if I could take a brief look together.

Then, my immediate superior handed me the documents, saying to take a look if I knew anything.

“The most bothersome thing here is probably the on-site inspections. If you just tell me, I’ll go and take detailed notes for you.”

When drawing up security routes, the most crucial and annoying thing is visiting the site in person.

While going back and forth to the company, work just piles up again.

To take over that annoying task and take notes for her…

Miya’s expression softened, as if all the built-up stress had just drained away.

“What, hold on, you’re like… a newbie with experience? That’s why the boss brought you in directly…!”

Her sharp eyes rounded out like a kitten’s.

But then, she seemed to realize she’d lost her senior’s edge, and quickly cleared her throat, adjusting her tone.

“Ahem… Right. Field inspections are definitely the most bothersome part, I’ll admit.”

Miya spread out the documents we were looking at.

Then, she tapped a rough map on the page with her pen, and spoke.

“Well, you said you know what we do, so let’s just look at what’s coming up first.”

The route she’d planned was incredibly efficient.

A one-hour drive from Seoul to the new city being built in Cheonan.

It was well organized, detailing how to get there quickly.

But, looking at this route, something suddenly clicked in my memory.

‘Wait a minute, if it’s this location…’

Back then, the CEO of AR Infra’s vehicle was aggressively targeted on the highway.

It was the threat from the international mercenary group ‘Fear.’

AR Infra is notorious as a hostile M&A firm, a corporate raider.

Historically, they had many enemies, and Rosanna, the company’s leader, was often targeted with threats.

However, such incidents had never happened in Korea, so they’d felt a bit more at ease.

But, that was a massive mistake.

Among mercenary groups, ‘Fear,’ true to its name, will do anything for money.

These are guys who were already commissioning hits in the shadows, so reckless driving is nothing to them.

Apparently, this past incident threw Rosanna into a deep panic.

Maybe that’s why she got divorced— because the Chairman didn’t protect her well enough from these threats.

Well, even if she’s his wife, it’s hard for the head of a whole group to stick with her every minute.

“Senior, you said you planned this route yourself, right?”

“Yeah, it’s usually Ruper’s job, but I took it on. Of course, that b*stard will still take the credit.”

I rested my hand on my sharp jawline, lost in thought for a moment.

Then, a good idea struck me, and I narrowed my long eyes even further.

“By any chance, is Senior Miya in charge of the security personnel layout?”

“That’s the Head of Security’s call. Though, if the person who planned the route recommends someone, it definitely raises the odds.”

Officially, Ruper Choi is in charge of this.

So that means if I sweet-talk that chubby guy, I could end up escorting Rosanna’s vehicle.

‘First, let’s solve this case.’

In the past, AR Security went into a slow decline, starting with their failure to properly handle this unfortunate incident.

But this life will be completely different.

There won’t be a single incident for the next 10 years.

‘If I get that no-incident bonus, I should invest in Teslie.’

I chuckled, fully savoring the nostalgia of my rookie days.

However, what I was about to experience wasn’t just nostalgia.

It was the special connections that would arise from my actions.

And it completely changed my second life, too.