The Devil’s Dead Child - Chapter 271
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#271, Community
The National Intelligence Service report I received after waiting for a long time did not go beyond what I expected.
To put it simply, it was a report that was not specific and many points were glossed over.
The same goes for the association’s report.
This means that from the beginning, any content that would have caught the attention of Director Jeong Soo would have been excluded from the report.
It was only natural that the reason they started mining Guchangsu was related to me.
However, you may not have known that the dishonest attitude of avoiding the pod was the pod I was really trying to catch.
“so… So, the matter related to Koo Chang-soo wasn’t the president’s order, right? “I didn’t even report it to the president.”
-yes… . First of all, it is in the collection stage and has not yet been refined.
“It’s treason.”
-yes?!
Seong Hyun-soo shouted in surprise, then asked back in a low voice whether he was aware of his surroundings.
-Oh, you’re saying it’s treason?
“Super-security, counterintelligence, anti-aircraft, counter-terrorism, national security, foreign intelligence, international crime, etc… . “Which of these categories does this work fall into?”
If it is something that falls within the original mission of the National Intelligence Service, it is natural to find it and do it.
-That’s right… , if we are to be specific, it can be called parasecurity, and depending on the division, it can also be seen as an investigation into counter-terrorism or international crimes.
‘What do you want? … is it?’
I asked because I thought it had nothing to do with anything, but upon hearing it, it seemed like Seong Hyun-soo was right.
“… So, what you’re saying is that they inspected me because they believed I was in contact with the head of a terrorist group that threatened our country’s security. “With the intention of tying it together and tearing it down.”
-No, that seems a bit speculative, doesn’t it? In any case, it’s probably how you first became interested. I guess I was suspicious of the head of the department.
“If a report was being made to the President, I would understand it as a legitimate inspection. In fact, in a situation where the head of the Jeongsu Headquarters is the head of the administration, if an intelligence agency was planning to independently investigate and slander me, it would be a clear act of treason.”
In fact, the current National Intelligence Service did nothing wrong.
As the central agency of national security, it had a responsibility to pay attention to suspicious and uncomfortable areas.
However, the dictator who already wants to put someone else in office is left with something to criticize.
-… You know that this is ridiculous and far-fetched, right?
“If I am, then so be it.”
Another thing that didn’t make much sense was that the National Intelligence Service probably already knew my number, which only Seong Hyun-soo knew.
Of course, to get that evidence, the National Intelligence Service would have to be raided and seized.
Basically, there is nothing that can be done in the information field without being illegal.
Seong Hyun-soo, who was silent for a moment, understood what was being said.
-Whoa… . So you’re saying you don’t like the head of the National Intelligence Service right now?
I wonder if it was necessary to confirm it in explicit terms out of embarrassment.
“… If you understand, prepare so there is no noise.”
-Is there a particular person you have in mind?
“Park Yangchun.”
-If you are Park Yang-chun… , former head of the National Intelligence Service?
“okay.”
-All right.
The fact that Director Park violated the National Security Act during his father’s government and was fleeing abroad was information only found in the National Intelligence Service’s internal records.
Seong Hyun-soo didn’t know the inside story, so he didn’t say anything.
“Ugh! A man who can replace the head of the National Intelligence Service with a single phone call.”
As soon as the cockpot was pulled out, Gu Chang-su made a joke.
“… … .”
“The more I look at it, the more I feel that it definitely suits Seongjun’s personality better now than his original appearance. “I would say his original face looks like that of a herbivore man.”
“… … .”
It was a bit harsh, but I didn’t respond.
This is because I was more distracted by the TV that was turned on on mute than by Goo Chang-soo’s words.
The news screen with the subtitle [Missing Yeobin Association executive found dead after a month] –
It alternately reflected the scenery of the deceased’s home at the time of his disappearance and the grassy forest along a river where a police line had been set up.
“uh… ? that!”
Gu Chang-soo, who was following my gaze and concentrating on the news together, was belatedly surprised and pointed at the screen.
I could tell without asking what he saw and reacted to.
It’s probably the same reason why I got distracted by the screen… .
The house of a missing executive, graffiti left on the interior wall.
The graffiti that looked like a criminal’s taunt was a very familiar logo to us.
‘LK33… .’
A picture that has been transformed to look like a symbol rather than a complete letter.
“The graffiti left on the wall of the house over there… , It was the logo used by the player community.”
Gu Chang-soo explained why he was surprised, and I accepted his words as if I didn’t know.
“It means that the person who kidnapped and murdered that executive and abandoned him is the player.”
“yes… . I knew that would probably be on the news… , I would have left it for them to laugh among themselves.”
There was a culture where it was fun to have the name of the community one was working in mentioned in the media.
The members feel a strange sense of catharsis as their small, shadowy society receives the world’s attention.
Moreover, players in today’s world are not just gamers – they are ‘experienced’ and irregulars.
It was no wonder that the dull sense of belonging of the past had now become the consciousness of the chosen people.
“Go in.”
“… yes? “Where?”
“Go into that community.”
I knew the address, but it would have been more natural to order Gu Chang-su.
“ah… , the community refers to something that was in the other world. “I went in here just in case, but there was nothing.”
When I first came here, I also logged in.
I couldn’t help but wonder if there was someone going through the same thing as me.
But now that so many players have appeared, the thought that comes to mind is,
The point was that we were given the people and time to create something that we no longer need.
“Try going back in.”
“yes… wait a minute.”
Gu Chang-soo, who was fiddling with his new watch at my order, soon looked back at me with wide eyes.
“Hey, there is!”
“there is… ?”
I was surprised because I only intended to check, but I wasn’t sure.
Gu Chang-soo pulled me closer to him, sat down, and showed me the watch screen.
As expected, on the main screen with the ‘LK33′ logo seen on TV, the following question was written in translated Korean.
[In this world, what is your role?]
“… … .”
Before I could react,
Gu Chang-soo touched the empty form below the phrase and filled in the text.
player
The text disappeared and another question took its place.
[In this world, when is your birthday?]
330414
[In this world, what is the greatest trial?]
Han Sang-cheol
These questions are somewhat absurd, but any player can understand their intentions.
Gu Chang-soo also filled in the blanks without hesitation.
After answering about 7 or 8 questions, the web page moved to a bulletin board.
“and… , it’s true… .”
“Bring it.”
“Ah yes… .”
I unlocked Gu Chang-soo’s watch and took over completely.
This is because posts like [Hey, have you seen the news?] have already caught my eye.
After looking at the posts shared by players for a while, I was able to understand the heart of God who destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.
“… … “This is how it was going.”
***
“I hope to go along well. Oh, Chief. This is a bit weak, but… .”
“No, how can you see me-”
“Oh my! Don’t misunderstand. That is absolutely not what it means. Please understand that I am just happy about our relationship.”
“Hey… really… . “Since you say so, I would be a heartless person if I refused.”
The Five Kingdoms accepted Mokham as if there was nothing they could do.
I gently opened the lid and found a pair of gloves covered in small, smooth barbs.
… Even at first glance, it was clearly an artifact.
“Hmm. No, who would bully someone who is so affectionate?”
“I’m trying to expand my new business. At Gangwon Provincial Office… .”
In South Korea’s political and business circles, the head of the Foreign Affairs Coordination Office, Jeong Soo-bon, was emerging as a new power.
The duties of the head of the Foreign Affairs Coordination Office were not specifically defined.
Among the tasks that Vice Headquarters Manager Seong Hyeon-soo had to do, he was only given external work – that is, work that required political power.
The problem is that the external affairs of the acting head of administration are the foundation of power.
And in Seong Hyun-soo’s opinion, who was burdened by that power, the Five Kingdoms were carrying out the task very well.
The power of the institution used creates prestige,
That’s because I was seeing the effect of a virtuous cycle in which that prestige made other work run smoothly.
Of course, Seong Hyun-soo did not know that the Five Kingdoms was taking bribes in abundance.
“So, the ‘monster park’ you mentioned… “It’s not necessarily an entertainment facility, is it?”
“yes?”
“Didn’t you just say that the purpose was to study monster ecology?”
“yes yes. you’re right.”
“Then first, get permission as a research facility… “You can do things like field trips, experiential learning, etc.”
“ah… !”
The businessman, who realized what the Five Kingdoms meant, listened with admiration.
“Since it is a facility that students will visit, every effort must be made to ensure safety, and of course it costs a huge amount of money to maintain, so how can they operate it for free? There should also be an entrance fee. We’ll make some places to eat and drink for those who have come a long way, and we’ll make some places to rest because you can’t drink and drive… . After all, aren’t those things necessary? “Is what I understand different from what Samwang Construction envisions as a monster park?”
“no. “It’s the same.”
“Then let’s proceed like that. “I will tell the Gangwon Provincial Office.”
“thank you.”
“Thank you. “If you say that, it’s like I’ve done CEO Kim’s ‘favor’.”
“ha ha ha! Oops, I made a mistake. “I’ll raise a drink.”
CEO Kim of the Three Kings picked up the sake bottle and filled the cup of the Five Kingdoms with a respectful attitude.
“Let’s just stay still…” , now is the time… .”
Five Kingdoms, who was checking his watch while holding a glass with one hand, said with a grin.
“It’s just time to get off work. “Let’s run in earnest.”
“I will take you until the 3rd or 4th rounds.”
That time when the two of us clinked glasses.
-Huh? You shouldn’t just go in like that.
A small commotion was heard outside.
This was a high-end, membership-based restaurant where uninvited people were not allowed to enter.
The two people also held their glasses and listened to the commotion outside.
Jump and jump.
The sound of footsteps getting closer and closer! I opened the door.
“… … !”
Representative Kim was worried that the Oh Kingdom would be offended, so he shouted at the uninvited guest.
“Who dares come into someone else’s room? I wonder who this person is… .”
However, because I turned around after looking at the door, I didn’t notice that the Five Kingdoms were actually shaking.
The uninvited guest clicked his tongue toward the Oh Kingdom without even looking at CEO Kim before opening his mouth.
“You know what you’re doing.”
‘How can the Chairman of the Society… .’
Why do you look like George Kim?
Oh Kingdom managed to calm his heart and spoke to CEO Kim.
“Well, I wish CEO Kim could leave for a moment… .”
“ah… , did you know someone? All right.”
As CEO Kim left the room, Kingdom Oh swallowed his saliva and asked.
“How did you know I was here… .”
“Your secretary told me… . “Of course, I asked this as the head of the department, so don’t be rude to the secretary.”
“yes.”
“But what is that?”
When Han Seongjun pointed to the table, the five kingdoms, who had forgotten the existence of the wooden box, were visibly embarrassed.
“… … Oh, it’s nothing.”
“I’m afraid.”
Cold sweat flowed from Wu Kingdom’s forehead.