Episode 125
125. Ryumin’s request
Before going to the warehouse.
Ma Gyeong-rok was walking down the street at night.
It was a call from Ryu Min telling me to come out to the alley because he had something to say privately.
‘Do you have something to say to me in the middle of the night?’
If you have something to say, you can do it over the phone, but are you calling someone like this?
And at that late hour?
Ma Gyeong-rok was puzzled by the prophet’s unusual behavior.
My doubts continued even after meeting Ryu Min.
“Ah, Prophet. “You are here.”
“… … .”
“Anyway, do you have something to say?”
“… … .”
Ryumin didn’t even pretend to respond and just kept the mood.
‘What on earth are you setting the mood like this to say something important?’
If you look at his expression, he is very serious, as if he is carrying the worries of the world alone.
“CEO. “It may be random, but I have one thing to confess.”
“Confession?”
When Ma Gyeong-rok heard the word ‘confession,’ several things came to mind.
‘Probably not.’
The worst assumption came to mind, but I quickly erased it.
It was a development that seemed like something out of a drama.
“Actually, I know the CEO’s secret.”
“… … secret?”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes immediately became wary.
“As you know, I am a prophet. As a result, I unintentionally saw the CEO’s future. “It was at this time that I saw the secret.”
A long sigh flowed from Ryumin’s mouth.
Ma Gyeong-rok didn’t know that it was a thoroughly calculated act.
“Even in real life… … “You were hunting, right?”
“… … .”
“I know. They only hunt criminals, not ordinary people. So, I don’t have a bad opinion of the CEO. Of course I don’t think of him as an enemy. If that were the case, would we have still been in business together?”
“… … .”
“But I didn’t even think of him as a complete ally. “I know he kills as a hobby every night, and I’d be lying if I said he wasn’t on guard.”
Although he didn’t say anything, Ma Gyeong-rok understood.
Anyone who commits murder is a murderer.
From an observation point of view, it is bound to be disgusting.
Because that’s a common reaction.
And all of this, Ma Gyeong-rok predicted.
I never thought I would confess so bluntly.
“Prophet. Have you ever killed a bug?”
“… … .”
“Of course there is. Even if not recently, when I was young, I used to cut off the limbs of bugs. A child who does not know the pain it causes is bound to do cruel things out of curiosity. “He didn’t know it was cruel.”
“… … .”
“I did that. When I was young, I killed countless bugs. Because it was dirty. There was a ingrained perception that anything that looked unpleasant or dirty should be trampled on. It was the same even when I grew up. To me, it looked like they were just wearing human shells and were full of disgusting bugs.”
This time Ryumin was silent.
“I started cleaning up bugs when I was in high school. There was a guy who was like a bedbug and ate next to me because he knew I was a chaebol. That guy was so disgusting. So he couldn’t resist the impulse and put it away. It was simple. “There was nothing I couldn’t do with money.”
“… … .”
“It was from then on. I started cleaning up bugs in earnest. “I may sound like a psycho when I say this, but honestly, it was exhilarating.”
“… … .”
“I don’t know how many we have killed since then because we haven’t counted them. Let’s just say that fingers and toes aren’t enough.”
Ryu Min looked at Ma Gyeong-rok with an expression that he didn’t know what to make.
Ma Gyeong-rok continued as if he still had something left to say.
“Are they referring to me as a psychopath that others commonly refer to? I’m not sure if it’s true or not, but one thing is for sure: I don’t mess with ordinary people. “The Prophet knows that we are only touching seeds that smell disgusting.”
“… … .”
“Prophet. When I first saw you, I had some expectations too. If you can see the future, wouldn’t a prophet be able to see my hobbies like this? So, are you knowing this and still neglecting it? why?”
“… … .”
“I had doubts, but I never asked until now. I didn’t want to do anything that would tarnish my image by revealing my private parts. But I never thought you would speak so honestly.”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s face, speaking softly, was more serious than ever.
“You knew I was a murderer, but you tolerated it, right? What is the reason? “Why didn’t you report it to the police?”
“I’ll be honest.”
Ryumin said with a nervous expression on his face.
“I wasn’t confident. “I have the confidence to win the fight against you, and the confidence to bear the resulting losses.”
“… … .”
“Besides, there’s no evidence left, right? Do you think the police will believe what I say based on the future? “No, even if I believe it, can it be evidence?”
“Then why are you revealing it to me now?”
When it was time to get to the point, Ryu Min’s expression changed to a more serious one.
“I’m going to ask CEO Ma to clean up the trash.”
“What does that mean? no way… … ?”
“yes. The trash that CEO Ma thinks is correct. There is a lot of trash everywhere I know. “CEO Ma’s help is desperately needed.”
The cleaner Ryu Min was talking about was Ma Gyeong-rok.
As far as extorting dark magic from humans, there was no one better suited.
“Have you heard of Plseva?”
“yes. “Isn’t this a cafe that only players can join?”
“You know. But have you ever thought about joining?”
“I have no interest in online gatherings. Even if I sign up, I don’t have time to meet offline. But why are you suddenly talking about cafes? … ?”
“Actually, if you find out, this cafe is full of murderers.”
“yes?”
Ryumin smiled and went on to tell the story in detail.
Plseva’s murderous interview method and the methods they use to entrap players.
This was information that could not be known without signing up in person.
“that… … “A cafe inhabited by bug-like people.”
Disgust appeared on Ma Gyeong-rok’s face.
It was a face that wanted to kill the dirty things right away.
“But how does the Prophet know these things? By no means have you tried signing up… … ?”
Ma Gyeong-rok was suspicious of everything beyond joining.
It was definitely information that anyone other than the executive level could know.
“Put aside the misunderstanding. I have never signed up. “I just happened to meet an executive level player there and saw his future.”
“ah. If that’s the case… … .”
The doubt disappeared from Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes.
“To sum up what the Prophet said, all the players who joined the cafe called Plseva are the ones who passed the murder interview and are all trash that needs to be dealt with? “You’re asking me to deal with those guys now.”
“you’re right. Now that the executives have changed, the murder interview has been completely abolished, but all existing members are suspected of participating in or aiding the murder. “If you think about the present and the future, this is a group that you can never sit back and watch.”
“Is there a reason you leave it to me instead of reporting it?”
“Even if you report it, it would be impossible to punish it in reality. “Most of the evidence has been destroyed, and since he is a player, we cannot force him to be imprisoned.”
“That is correct.”
“That’s why we need CEO Ma’s help. “There’s nothing better than killing people to build up the dark magic of a Dark Knight, right?”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes widened in surprise.
“… … “You know my job well.”
“Sure. “If you look at the prophecy, you can find out a lot of information.”
Ma Gyeong-rok nodded and asked again as if to confirm.
“What specifically do you want me to do?”
“Please kill all the scum of Plseba. If you lure them to a quiet place, CEO Ma can go and relieve stress while gaining dark magic. You won’t kill it in one day. “There are so many people that it takes several months.”
“How are you going to entice me?”
“All you have to do is scare them with wanted leaflets featuring their faces and lure them in by offering to help them go abroad. “I’ve got one of their executives on my side, so there shouldn’t be any problem in recruiting personnel.”
“Hmm.”
Although he didn’t show it, Ma Gyeong-rok was secretly surprised by Ryu Min’s proposal.
‘You had a detailed plan, right?’
To be honest, I was a little thinking that it might be a joke.
If the prophet suddenly reversed his words by saying it was a surprise, he was prepared to laugh like an idiot and say ‘Ahaha’.
‘Now I understand. The Prophet is 100% sincere now.’
If it’s sincere, the story is different.
‘This is an opportunity. An opportunity to easily receive dark magic power.’
The job of Dark Knight truly requires a lot of dark magic.
Like foreign cars that have good performance but cost a lot of gas.
Although it is overwhelmingly stronger than other ordinary jobs, it is also true that it is burdensome.
‘The Prophet will ease that burden, right?’
All you have to do is place a spoon on a well-prepared meal.
This is truly an attractive proposition.
There was no reason to refuse.
Nevertheless, Ma Gyeong-rok hesitated a little.
There were factors that prevented me from willingly accepting it.
It was nothing but a burden.
This is not a murder that has been carried out privately, but a murder carried out jointly with the prophet.
As we share the shame of murder, the burden is bound to be different.
Ryu Min didn’t know that fact either.
‘I guess I need some motivation.’
There is no need for grandiose motivation.
Just push its back a little and it will move on its own.
Ryumin took out an item from the inventory.
“Take it.”
“yes? This… … .”
Ma Gyeong-rok was confused when he was suddenly handed something.
“It’s a dark magic potion. “I think CEO Ma needs it.”
“ah.”
Only then did Ma Gyeong-rok see the item’s options and was surprised.
It was truly a potion for myself.
“It’s a bribe. “I’m not asking for free help, so don’t feel too pressured.”
“ah… … .”
I feel like I received an unexpected gift.
In an instant, Ma Gyeong-rok’s burden disappeared.
“You even set the table for me, but I even gave you this gift… … .”
“Even though it’s a meal, it’s not an easy task.”
“I will write well. Prophet. “Please leave the trash cleaning to me.”
Ma Gyeong-rok and Ryu Min smiled in satisfaction at the same time.
* * *
“Off… … .”
Ma Gyeong-rok tapped the player’s face as he let out a dying sound.
“Is this the end?”
“Keueuuuuu.”
“Answer me. “Do you have anything more?”
“Uh, none… … . I spit out everything in my inventory… … .”
Ma Gyeong-rok looked at the items spread out before his eyes and asked again.
“Are you sure?”
“Wow, I’m sure. Ugh. So, please… … .”
The player trembled.
“Please get rid of this monster… … Hehehe!”
Dark auras were attached to the man’s lower body like leeches, gnawing away his vitality.
It was painful, but the fear of being eaten alive by animals was greater than that.
“I get it. “Don’t believe it.”
Ma Gyeong-rok gathered his energy.
The sword body was covered with dark aura.
“I’ll kill you nicely as promised.”
“Okay, thank you…” … .”
Before he could finish speaking, the player’s head fell to the floor.
I put the sword wielded by Ma Gyeong-rok into my inventory.
‘They’re going to die anyway. ‘It won’t be a problem if I steal some items.’
A satisfied smile appeared on Ma Kyung-rok’s lips.
I packed more items than I expected.
The majority of them were to be given to the Prophet.
‘If you’re a Korean, you should have a friendly relationship.’
Ma Gyeong-rok grinned and used erase traces.
Five bodies disappeared like a lie.
