This Villain is Soft - Chapter 69



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Episode 69

When the businessmen grumbled that it would be better if they joined hands, Nova said that they were on the same side.

Meanwhile, Haon was transforming the headquarters of the ‘Galaxy Gang’ and District 1 into a place that was a little more livable.

The warehouse surrounded by large iron racks was made into a charging station and storage facility for the Doodoos, and the main building was made into something similar to a community center.

If residents of District 1 experience any inconveniences or have suggestions while living there, they can speak to the window on the first floor of the community center.

The things that can be dealt with immediately will be taken care of by Doodoo.

The rest of the space was mostly empty, and on the top floor, Haon, Nova, Chacha, and Bani had set up an office, but I’m not sure if they’ll ever use it.

Bunny sighed softly as he looked around the building.

“I knew my sister was a genius, but… … being smart is really cool. I should study too.”

“You can do it. Isn’t there a school in the old city?”

“There is one, but it’s not in District 1. It’s hard to even call it a school.”

At those words, Haon sat up.

Compulsory education at this level lasted up to elementary school.

They said that since middle school required a lot of money, most people took out student loans or stopped going to school.

It is said that after graduating from elementary school, Barney followed his father, who was a burglar, into burglarizing empty houses because he had no skills to do anything.

Haon thought carefully and then asked.

“Bunny. Do you want to study?”

“Rather than that, I think it would be good to learn a little more about anything.”

Bunny, who had been mumbling an answer, fiddled with his dumpling head as if embarrassed.

“It’s strange for a guy who used to rob empty houses to say something like that. I find it strange, too.”

“It’s not weird.”

“Oh, really?”

Haon made up his mind after seeing Bunny’s hesitating attitude.

‘I should make an academy on the empty floor of the community center. I’ll make a few educational cranes and teach them exactly what they’ll learn in high school.’

It was natural for everyone to have a desire to learn.

I wish Barney and the kids here knew that too.

Then Blue flew around the office.

[Haon. Dudu said a guest has come to visit.]

“Who is it?”

[Always a welcome guest and hero River has requested an interview.]

“… … !”

Haon gasped and woke up in a panic.

I heard from Nova and Chacha that they would come to Hero Headquarters to check on the situation, but I didn’t know that Juyeol would come.

“Tell Dudu to bring them both here.”

[All right!]

Blue flew back and landed on Haon’s shoulder.

“Bunny, would you like to go to your room? Aren’t you uncomfortable meeting the heroes?”

“No. I’ll stay here.”

Bunny pulled up a chair behind Haon and sat down with a determined expression.

“Huh? Are you sure it’s okay?”

“Sister. I’m also a leader of the Galaxy Gang.”

Ha-on nodded, holding back laughter at the seriousness with which he spoke.

Soon, Dudu came up with two heroes.

When the door opened and Joo-yeol came in, Ha-on was overcome with a very strange feeling.

I was sitting face to face with the boss of District 1, not his engineer. My heart pounded at the sound of footsteps approaching.

Even though I did nothing wrong, I felt nervous for no reason and my hands got cold.

“Hey, Joo-yeol. Hello. River, come quickly.”

“… … .”

Before Juyeol and River could answer, the excited mechanical hamster appeared.

[Ttiyong has come too!]

Haon’s expression brightened at once.

“Ttiyong-ah! Hello. Is there anything broken?”

[It’s sturdy!]

“That’s fortunate.”

Haon stroked Ttiyong’s firm hair and gestured to the seat opposite him.

“Both of you sit here. What should I do?”

Joo-yeol glanced around the colorful and cozy office before taking a seat.

River stood behind him, casually leaning against his waist near the weapon.

“… … .”

“… … .”

As Ha-on was struggling in the awkward atmosphere, Ju-yeol rubbed his forehead and spoke first.

“I don’t know how much you heard, but when a new boss comes into the old town, you have to meet with him once a week for a while.”

“Interviews… once a week?”

“Yeah. Even if I don’t like it, there’s nothing I can do… … .”

He was explaining in a businesslike manner, but he couldn’t finish his sentence. Ha-on’s face was overflowing with joy and anticipation that he couldn’t hide.

“Poem, I don’t hate it. I like it.”

“… … .”

“So I can see you every week?”

“… … .”

“That, that’s not it… … ?”

Joo-yeol looked at Ha-on with wavering eyes and then turned away.

Joo-yeol bit his lips and barely managed to make a sound.

“I’ll be coming every week for the time being. I just came today to check out the size of your gang.”

“What should I tell you?”

“Just answer questions like how many gang members there are, what kind of business they have in mind, and whether they will respond properly to regular boss meetings. That’s all you have to do.”

“Do other bosses share that with headquarters?”

“Of course you don’t want heroes barging in without warning. If you want to collect protection money here comfortably, just tell me.”

“I don’t really feel like walking… … .”

Haon, who had been mumbling, suddenly opened his eyes.

“If I don’t answer, I won’t be able to collect the protection fee? Then, since I have no choice but to not collect it, should I leave the bosses of other areas alone?”

“… … ?”

Joo-yeol stared at the ceiling for a while and then let out a deep sigh.

“Don’t complicate things, just walk.”

“Yeah.”

Haon nodded with a regretful expression and then asked quietly.

“Want to see how District 1 is changing? I’ll show you around.”

“… … Or so it is.”

Haon got up and said he would go right away at the answer that came out a beat late.

River, who had already explored the first district to some extent, was looking at Juyeol with a look of absurdity.

He opened his mouth naturally, without paying any attention.

“And I understand that there are still some contraband items that have not been processed.”

“How did you know that?”

When Haon opened his eyes wide, River muttered, “Oh, that’s right.” and answered.

“There was a guy among Q’s subordinates who received money and relayed news to headquarters. We need to confirm that today.”

“News from headquarters… …?”

Haon, who thought of Q’s subordinates with a trembling expression, thought it was a good thing he didn’t accept them as gang members.

* * *

Ha-on and Ju-yeol walked around District 1, which had become much cleaner than before.

River followed Chacha and Barney to the container warehouse where Q’s stuff was stored, and Nova, who went to organize the containers on the dock, has not returned yet.

“I’m thinking about drawing a crosswalk here too. Since it’s connected to a shopping district─.”

While Haon guided Blue through Area 1, Juyeol looked at the mechanical cranes suspiciously.

“Those machines won’t kill people, right?”

“Of course. Doodoos subdue violent people, but they never kill them. Ttiyong is the same.”

‘That could kill a person.’

Joo-yeol swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue and looked down at the mechanical hamster that followed him around.

He was a guy who would curl up into a ball and kick the villain’s instep or forehead.

It wasn’t given the nickname ‘Killer Hamster’ for nothing.

“Oh my, Doctor!”

At that moment, a middle-aged woman came running out of the bakery, beaming with joy.

“Hello, sir!”

“Are you going to take a walk around the neighborhood today too?”

“Yes. I came from Hero Headquarters to inspect the area.”

“oh…….”

Only then did the woman realize that the large man standing next to Haon was a ghost and hesitated in surprise.

“It’s okay. He’s big and has a serious expression, but he’s a good kid.”

“… … ?”

“… … ?”

Joo-yeol and the woman both made bewildered expressions, but Ha-on seemed sincere.

“Well, right? Because he’s a hero.”

The woman, displaying her self-employed social skills, forced a smile and handed Ha-on a paper bag.

“Try this. It’s freshly baked bread.”

“Ugh. You don’t have to give me this. Thank you. I’ll enjoy it.”

Ha-on, who had been hesitating, nodded while gently hugging the still warm paper bag.

Since the district boss and the residents never got along well, Juyeol wondered what was going on.

I guessed that I had become particularly close with the bakery owner, but that was just the beginning.

As I explored District 1 under Haon’s guidance, many people greeted me and gave me something.

People even filed impromptu complaints because they encountered the boss of this area while walking down the street.

“Doctor, could you please extend the operating hours of the community center? It’s closed when I come back from work.”

“Oh! I see. I’ll extend the operating hours by two hours.”

I don’t know if this is a community center employee or a gang boss.

The residents of District 5 were also friendly to Weaver, but not to this extent.

Even though he had lost his memories, Dr. Eunhaon was a notorious being, so it was surprising how something like this was possible.

“That witchy bitch!”

Then an indignant cry was heard.

“If you don’t remember, is that all? Do you think your hands will be clean then?”

A man openly expressed his hatred with his fist clenched.

Haon looked at him with a startled expression and then lowered his head slightly.

“Oh, hello.”