44. Be kind.
After breaking up with Ryumin.
Ma Gyeong-rok remained in his seat and recalled his last words.
-This level of information is enough to prove my abilities, right?
It’s enough.
Because I can’t find information about the 4th round anywhere.
‘Of course, there is a prerequisite that the information must be correct.’
The 4th round information I heard from Ryu Min was surprising.
‘Is such a tragedy really happening?’
If this is true, we need to be careful from the start.
You must not neglect your surroundings.
At that time, Ahn Sang-cheol, who was next to him, suddenly lowered his head.
“I’m sorry, CEO. I was so excited earlier that I shouted…”
“It’s okay. It’s because Director Ahn was thinking of me, right?”
“Then… since I remembered, can I say one more thing?”
“Please express your opinion without adding or subtracting.”
“Honestly, I’m suspicious of this person named Ryumin. He can see the future… If he has that ability, he can just eat well and live well on his own. Why are you helping us?”
“You said you want to grow with our company, right? I guess you want to make more money.”
“Is there really a reason to do that? If you have 280 billion won, it’s already an amount you can’t use even if you play and eat for the rest of your life.”
“I guess that’s not enough. Human greed is endless. Even if you’re like me, if you have information that can definitely make you money, you’ll jump in and invest.”
“Even so, it is too dangerous to just trust that person’s information. It is questionable whether such an incredible rune even exists.”
“I agree with that, but.”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes changed.
Like the eyes of a hawk aiming for its prey.
“If you are truly a prophet who can see the future, you must definitely have them on our side. Think about it. How helpful it would be if you could obtain information and prepare for each round. It is a bonus that the company grows in the process.”
“But is it certain that the prophet is…”
“That’s it.”
Ma Gyeong-rok raised one corner of his mouth.
“Won’t we just wait and see?”
* * *
On the way back home.
Ryumin’s steps were light.
Because things went exactly as planned.
‘Like the previous episode, Ma Gyeong-rok made me interested.’
Even though I couldn’t convince Ma Gyeong-rok, there’s nothing to worry about.
‘Anyway, after the fourth round, you will be convinced that I am a prophet.’
Important information such as side quests was not mentioned.
The method of ranking was also deliberately hidden.
‘I’m too busy taking care of my own food, so there’s no reason to give it to others.’
just.
[Round 4 is not a quest to kill monsters, but a massacre between players.]
That much was said.
It is as if the substance has been removed and only the shell has been revealed.
‘That alone would be enough to prove that I am a prophet.’
prophet?
It’s not wrong.
Because we are looking into the future through dozens of regressions.
Runes of future poetry?
Such runes do exist.
However, as Ryumin said, it is not a rune that can foresee the distant future.
‘At most, it’s a rune that allows you to see a few seconds into the future.’
However, we cannot just ignore it.
This is also included in the list of runes that must be obtained.
‘This rune can only be obtained after 8 rounds. It’s still too early.’
In any case, if the information he said is correct, Ma Gyeong-rok will have no choice but to believe it.
‘Although my home address was exposed to Ma Kyung-rok and Ahn Sang-cheol and I was even revealed to be a prophet… … .’
Ryumin was sure.
It’s not dangerous.
They won’t harm or threaten you or your brother.
‘Rather, I will treat you with the utmost respect and protect you because you are a prophet. It would be better for Ma Gyeong-rok to keep him by his side as an ally rather than making him an enemy.’
If you have an ally called a prophet, you will be more reliable than anyone else.
‘So, wouldn’t it be better to tell Minju-ri now? I am a prophet.’
Now that we have decided to take on the concept of a prophet, we need to push forward.
There is no benefit in hiding it.
If you say it too late, there is a risk that trust will be broken.
‘It would be better to hide the fact that I am a black scythe.’
If you reveal that it is a black scythe, your actions in the other world will be restricted.
‘If I’m wrong with my cruel side, I might be labeled unfavorably.’
It is best to hide the identity of the black scythe.
However, it is better to reveal that you are a prophet.
Only then can you openly help Min-ri by giving her information about the next round.
‘Someday they’ll ask me what I do for a living, so it might be a good idea to tell me now.’
It may be sudden, but I called Minjoo-ri.
“Uh, Juri.”
-What’s going on? Do you make all the calls first?
“I have something to tell you, but can you give me a moment? I’ll go to the convenience store.”
-uh? Oh, now?
“Yeah. How about seeing you in an hour?”
-Ah Okay! see you then.
I made an appointment, waved my hand, and caught a taxi.
“Please go to GS24 Yeonhui branch.”
“Yep! Seat belt please, sir.”
While I was looking out the window and lost in thought, my cell phone rang.
I looked at it to see if it was Minjoo-ri, and saw an unfamiliar number on it.
‘Ah, this number… … .’
Is it already time for guidance?
Is it natural to answer the phone with that thought in mind?
– Hello, boss! This is Taeguk Choi, a supercar dealer! It’s none other than the supercar you’ve been waiting for.
‘I didn’t really wait.’
Still, I needed the car for many reasons, so it would have been better to have it delivered today.
-I would like to guide you right away. Where should I go?
‘What should I do? Now I have to meet Juri.’
It takes time to ask someone to come home right away.
However, it is also awkward to ask people to come to the convenience store.
It’s noticeable, but the place is narrow because it’s in an alley.
“Can you come to Seodaemun-gu? I’ll send you the address via text.”
-yes! I’ll be there soon!
As soon as I hung up, I sent the address and told it to the driver.
“Driver. Please go to the residential area near the fire station in Seodaemun-gu, not the GS24 Yeonhui branch.”
“Yes!”
The place Ryu Min was talking about was none other than his old house before he moved, a shabby multi-family house.
‘There’s space to park the car there, so it’ll be fine.’
I’ll have to go and see if there’s any mail.
* * *
“Please stop here.”
“I understand, sir.”
I paid the taxi fare and got out of the car.
As I walked down the old alley to take delivery of the car, I felt a new emotion.
‘It’s only been two months since we moved, but it feels like old times.’
I lived in a 100 pyeong apartment in a dense forest, and stopped by a shabby residential area.
As I felt the gap between the neighborhoods, I felt like I had come home.
I walked like I was taking a walk while reading a text message from the dealer.
‘They say they’ll arrive in 10 minutes, so I guess I’ll just have to wait a bit.’
I arrived in front of the house with the intention of checking the mail.
‘huh?’
Unexpected people are snooping around the house.
“Dad, look over there! It’s Ryumin.”
“Hmm? Min?!”
Ryumin frowned as he saw the two people approaching him.
Because they were relatives who were worse than others and whom I never wanted to see again.
“It’s been a while, Min. How have you been?”
“What are you doing here, uncle?”
When I asked again in a cold voice, the frown of my relative who was next to me crumpled.
“Hey, you bastard. What’s your habit of talking to my father? If you haven’t seen each other in a while, you should bow down first!”
“why me?”
“what?”
“When my father and mother died and the world was falling apart, did my uncle stay by my side? Or did he even protect me as a guardian? Did I bow down because I owed him some favor? I don’t know, did you just turn your back on me?”
“Hey, you bastard!”
“Do you remember my uncle? He often asked my father to lend him money. But since he passed away, he hasn’t even said a word. Don’t you think that’s too much?”
“…….”
The two people are taken aback when they criticize him with such rude remarks.
“What’s wrong with your facial expressions? Did I say something wrong?”
“Hey, this bastard is trying to get away! Oh, and why are you talking so rudely to your brother?”
“What about my brother? He’s not even like my brother.”
“What? This bastard…!”
“Stop it, both of you!”
After being stopped by his uncle, Ryumin momentarily looked at himself.
‘Oh my, I was so upset that I shot it without realizing it.’
Was it because he trusted his uncle that much?
Or was it because I thought this was the last time I would see it like this?
‘I was unusually excited.’
After reflecting, Ryu Min quickly calmed down his excitement.
My uncle says loudly, clearing his voice.
“Okay. I admit it was my fault. So let me ask you one favor.”
Rustle-
My uncle takes out a document from his bag.
“Please sign that you agree to this.”
“What is this?”
“You have no idea, you asshole. Do as you say!”
My relative barked next to me, but I ignored him.
widely-
I snatched up the document and looked at it.
“Agreement to receive insurance money?”
I raised my head and looked at my uncle.
‘Ah, this human.’
Ryumin was able to know the detailed story.
Because I’ve already read your inner thoughts.
“I’ll tell you what it is. Did you hear that your grandfather and grandmother passed away?”
“How could you have heard? No one has contacted me.”
“Yes, I guess so. Anyway, your grandfather took out a death insurance policy? He designated my grandmother as the beneficiary of the insurance money. But now that grandmother has passed away, there is no one to receive the insurance money, right?”
“…….”
“So I asked the insurance company, and fortunately they said that my relatives, who are my grandmother’s legal representatives, can receive it on her behalf. That includes you.”
“…….”
“However, they say you can only receive it with the consent of all legal representatives, so I would like you to sign here.”
‘Is this the reason you came and lingered in front of my house? To get insurance money?’
Ryumin, who was quietly listening, let out a chuckle.
“So what if I don’t agree? Does that mean my relatives, including my uncle, won’t receive insurance money?”
“Huh? Yes, that’s right. Not just us, but you too….”
“Then I won’t agree.”
My uncle’s eyebrows twitch.
“why?”
“Because I don’t want relatives who turn their backs on me taking money.”
“Hehe… Min. Think carefully. This is not the time to be swayed by your personal feelings. You are a full-fledged adult now. You probably have a lot of money to spend, so shouldn’t you share the insurance money? You have a younger sibling, too. How long are you going to live in this old-fashioned house? ? huh?”
“I don’t want to see my uncle doing this in such a lame way to get my consent.”
“Are you only doing this to please me? Aren’t I being considerate so that you can get a penny too…?”
Jjol-Aak- Jjol-
As if there was nothing more to think about, Ryu Min tore up the consent form he was holding.
“W-what are you doing!”
“I couldn’t understand it through words, so I showed it through actions.”
“You stupid bastard who didn’t learn anything from your parents!”
It’s funny.
It’s like my uncle getting excited over just a piece of paper.
‘I can’t believe I once tried to trust and rely on a money maker like that.’
While Ryumin sighs.
“I knew this would happen! Dad, did you see this? This bastard can’t understand through words?”
My relative loosened his knuckles as he looked at Ryu Min.
“Baby, when you say nice things, do you need to write a consent form?”
“Why? Hit it? Are you confident?”
“Look at this guy? He’s gained so much confidence even without me seeing him? Is this because you’re a player too?”
My older brother, who had been snickering, growled with a grim face.
“Don’t be fooled, kid. Since you didn’t fall behind early, it looks like you managed to survive until the third round, but I’m on a different level than you, right?”
“What level is it?”
“It’s 11, kid. I already have a job.”
“11? Phew.”
“f*ck, did you laugh just now?”
The uncle grabbed the shoulder of the son who was about to rush at him.
“Wait a moment. Let me tell you before I do anything.”
The uncle looked at Ryumin with reprimanding eyes.
“Whew, Min-ah. Why are you doing this? Why are you making things complicated by bringing up the past?”
“…….”
“Are you short of money? Are you dissatisfied with me not paying your father’s debt?”
“…….”
“Yes. Your father is not in this world, but I will compensate you even a little. How much is enough? How much will you be satisfied with? Listen first and think about it….”
It was then.
Rumble-rumble!
The three people’s heads turned at the loud engine sound.
What I saw was a supercar that did not fit into the shabby neighborhood.
“Um, that’s the Lamborghini Aventador model, right?”
When the dream car I had been looking for several times appeared in front of me, my relative spoke in an excited voice.
“Ha, I’m jealous of you. How on earth did the person who drives that expensive thing come to be?”
“It’s in front of you.”
When Ryumin blurts out, his older brother frowns.
“What are you saying? You idiot.”
“Be kind. If you want to go somewhere and be treated like an older brother, don’t swear.”
Ryu Min, who gave a good word, looked at his uncle.
“It’s the same for my uncle. Live a good life. Don’t just chase after money. Educate your children well. One day, you’ll end up getting stabbed in the same way by your children.”
“Yes, I understand. I was wrong. So just go to the insurance company together and agree….”
“Ah, that’s enough. It’s hard to listen to it anymore.”
“Where are you going? I’m not finished talking yet…!”
My uncle closed his eyes before speaking.
It’s not because Ryu Min was talking to the driver who got out of the supercar.
“What? Is he an acquaintance? Or a friend?”
However, the driver greets Ryumin at a 90 degree angle, which makes him seem like an acquaintance or friend.
He even hands over the car keys and disappears.
“What is it? No way….”
Ryumin naturally sat in the driver’s seat.
The pupils of the relative who was watching were shaking back and forth.
My uncle looks confused, perhaps because he has little understanding of the situation.
Rumbling-
Ryumin pulled the Lamborghini in front of the two people.
Ji-e-ing-
He rolled down the car window and left some final advice.
“You can’t live long, so live a good life. Did you know?”
“…….”
“…….”
With that said, finally.
Boo Ah Ah Ah- !!!
The Lamborghini roared out of the neighborhood.