Iron Blooded Villain’s Academy Class

Chapter 131

The Chimera Crisis was an unprecedented disaster.

The fact that it was not a dungeon break was similar to the corrupted incident at the previous hotel, but it was announced that the cause was a side effect of the illegal drug ‘seed’.

However, this time the shock was greater because the monsters appeared directly.

[The simultaneous appearance of monsters!]

[The existence of a villain who controls monsters?]

[‘Portal’ sighting testimony, the culprit is the same as the Corrupted situation?]

The reporters demonstrated a thorough work spirit even at the evacuation center. I wrote an article to somehow deliver the news faster than others.

Everyone was trembling with anxiety at the shelter, and fear, as always, feeds the mass media.

[The identity of the monster is the experiment that escaped from the Veritas Guild?]

[Hunter Association, did you mobilize students?]

[Life-staking internet broadcasting, treated as a war correspondent by some]

Because of this, most of the articles were speculative, and some were based on eyewitness accounts of people who failed to evacuate or did not follow instructions.

Among them, there were several articles that were sent out without even checking the articles posted on the community.

However, contrary to their expectations, the association and hunters quickly finished the situation, and did not give these low-level articles a chance to mass-produce.

[Chimera incident ended, phenomenal result of 0 deaths!]

[Hunter Association, ‘deep gratitude to the hunters who supported.’]

[The biggest damage among the 5 guilds is ‘Surado’, the least damage is ‘Veritas’]

As soon as the emergency was lifted, follow-up articles began pouring in.

It was an unprecedented disaster, but the results were also unprecedentedly good. Public opinion was very positive, and the media also poured out rave reviews.

[Maje, actual reception machine! (1080P fan cam)]

[Expected price increase around Veritas Guild private property!]

[Analysis of Chimera told by a retired hunter]

[Collection of Noblesse Academy Special Class Activity Clips]

Qtube was also flooded with related videos. That’s how all the attention was focused.

And among them, there were those who chose different topics to attract attention.

[The teacher behind the student?]

[The nameless teacher of extinction.]

[Is it the limit of the strongest without a guild?]

It was the videos containing suspicion and resentment about Kang Tae-min’s absence at the time of the incident.

His absence was evident as all of the other 5 strongest players were in the situation.

At first, the videos were uploaded by some Q-Tubers with a ‘sorry’ tone, but as the number of views increased, more and more provocative videos began to be uploaded.

[Mr. Kang brushed his mouth like that. Cheol?]

[Is this the strongest?]

[hahahahaha]

In this trend, Bae Seung-ju prepared a press conference ahead of schedule.

* * *

Unlike the previous press conference, it was held outside.

The place is Gwanghwamun Square.

Thanks to the road control and securing the road, a large number of people gathered. Among them, the strongest ones began to appear one after another.

“Wow… !”

“Johanna-sama’s beauty is really crazy… ”

“Sword Lord! you are handsome!

“I came to Kwonseong!”

The outstanding appearance unique to the Awakened and the achievements of the strongest were enough to hold a fan base.

As if they were at a fan meeting, the crowd chanted the name of the strongest person they were rooting for.

And finally, Kang Tae-min arrived, but not many people cheered him on.

“Wow… ”

“Your face is thick, too.”

“I couldn’t even see him pecking his nose when it was really important.”

A few people who cannot speak openly, so they use the surrounding noise as a shield to gossip. Even if they don’t say anything out of their mouths, they give a disapproving look.

Despite the uncomfortable eyes, Kang Tae-min calmly headed to his seat.

As the six strongest players settled down, Bae Seung-ju looked back at Johanna. She nodded briefly and lightly drew a magic circle.

However, the effect of the magic circle was not so light.

The air trembled with a hum and a transparent film formed around the area.

“This… ?”

“Ambient sounds suddenly disappeared… !”

Reporters looked around in amazement.

The voices of the people who had been cheering a moment ago suddenly stopped.

“Ah, don’t worry. I just blocked outside noise for a smooth press conference.”

Bae Seung-ju lightly checked the microphone and spoke to the wide-eyed reporters.

“To be precise, outside noise is blocked, and the sound from this side is transmitted as it is.”

Johanna interrupted and elaborated. Only then did the reporters understand and focus again.

Bae Seung-joo cleared his throat and started explaining the situation. The reporters opened their eyes and started typing, and those who came out opened their mouths slightly.

“… As a result, we are convinced that the culprit of this incident is the same culprit as the previous corrupted incident, ‘Pit’.”

It was the moment when speculation became true. But that wasn’t the end.

“And we also confirmed the existence of accomplices working separately from him.”

The news that Pete wasn’t the only culprit made the reporters’ eyes giddy.

“The villain is named ‘Torso’… .”

Bae Seung-joo revealed all of Torso’s information. There was no reason to hide it. she was already dead

“Therefore, our association president decided to send one of the strongest people to arrest her.”

As he explained that far, the reporters’ eyes shook. It was because he already knew who the strongest person who was absent at the time of the incident was.

“Others had the responsibility of leading the guild members. There was only one person suitable for this, Kang Tae-min, the teacher of extinction.”

When Bae Seung-joo made a public announcement, the crowd’s face changed. The faces of the people who were whispering became earthy.

“However, due to the resistance of ‘Torso’, Taemin Kang inevitably shot him.”

Then came the story of Torso’s death, but no one sympathized with her. On the contrary, the majority of people were delighted.

The villain who threatened their home and family died, and there was no one to mourn.

“Kang Taemin! Taemin Kang! Taemin Kang!”

“As expected, he’s an evil teacher!”

It was only for a moment, but outside noise flowed in. When Bae Seung-joo looked away, Johanna answered without any change in her expression.

“I made a mistake for a moment.”

It was a lie, of course.

The press conference was also being broadcast live on TV, and she hoped the cheers from the crowd would travel over the airwaves.

Bae Seung-joo cleared his throat briefly and spoke again.

“Therefore, I believe that an incident like this will not happen again. Or, even if something similar happens, the association and the strongest will do their best to ensure safety.”

Bae Seung-joo concluded.

I couldn’t hear it, but I could feel the heat. The crowd was applauding enthusiastically and their faces were full of envy.

Of course, this didn’t end there. The strongest people sitting together were not folding screens.

Mike went back to the strongest in turn.

‘The president of the association showed a will to reform. And for this, public support is essential.’

After having a conversation with Kang Tae-min over the underground situation, Seol Gyu-jin felt the need to strengthen the association.

As a law enacted at the time of cataclysm, the Hunter Association was often tied to the government in terms of operating principles.

However, the association in charge of public order cannot hold a demonstration of force.

‘To amend the evil law, we must secure public sentiment.’

Seol Gyu-jin and Bae Seung-ju decided to use this situation as an opportunity and asked the strongest to cooperate.

It wasn’t just the association, it was about improving the rights of the awakened people, so everyone readily agreed.

“Everybody talked about it before, but I only care about combat.”

In the meantime, the microphone went back to Kwon Seong and Jung Jun-hyeok. He shrugged his shoulders with a sullen expression.

“In other words, it does not mean that I will not be absent from the battle. So everyone please take care of yourself so as not to be disturbed.”

It was a bit different from the argument of the strongest people earlier, but people cheered. Whatever the intention, the point of facing monsters did not change.

Bae Seung-ju passed the microphone to Kang Tae-min for the last time. When he grabbed the microphone, everyone looked at him with expectant eyes.

Especially journalists. It was because a lot of good things came out of his mouth to write articles.

Eventually, Kang Tae-min got out of luck.

“Do you consider yourself worthy of protection?”

In an instant, the air cooled rapidly. The people who cheered passionately, the reporters who tried to quickly write an article, and the director who was holding the camera froze.

Even Bae Seung-joo, who had heard what he was going to say in advance, felt cold at the cold voice.

“Everyone else has said good things, so I’ll play the villain.”

In the quiet silence, only Kang Tae-min’s voice rang out. His dry eyes scanned the crowd and immediately turned to the camera.

“I came back from my duty and saw a lot and heard a lot. It was disappointing in many ways.”

Everyone knew why they were disappointed.

Criticism formed in Kang Tae-min’s absence, there were people who sympathized with it, and even if they did not agree, the majority of people stood by.

“Those who know will know. My students, not yet of age, fought against the Chimera to protect the people. And there were Q-Tubers who broke the policy.”

Reporters and spectators nodded involuntarily. There was no one who didn’t know that it had already been a topic.

“What did you think when you saw my students? Were you happy to see someone’s good intentions turned into entertainment?”

Questions were asked, but no answers were returned. Kang Tae-min also did not expect an answer.

“In fact, it is embarrassing to say that it is so basic, but looking at the current situation, it seems that many people do not even know the basics.”

He paused for a moment. That brief hiatus was enough to draw everyone’s attention.

“Show respect and appreciation for goodwill.”

Geunmukjaheuk (近墨者黑).

Just as those who are close to the wicked are prone to being infected, those who do not respect the good are likely to become evil.

Even if you do not commit evil directly, you may be stained with evil without knowing it.

“No one takes responsibility. Every moment of your choice is determined by your will.”

Kang Tae-min’s appearance when he said that was definitely ‘teacher’-like.

* * *

Miss Backdoor shook her head while watching the broadcast.

“Hmm, he seems like a person with high influence.”

She smiled and turned her head.

There was a VIP customer, Kang Tae-min. The one in the plaza now was his alter ego.

“The ability is outstanding, and the position is gradually expanding. He seems to be someone you can hold hands with.”

In fact, it was nothing more than a compliment to himself, but Kang Tae-min did not show it. Instead, he got right to the point.

“I found a clue that directly connects to No Name.”

It was the information about Rex that he had heard from Torso. In addition to that, he also taught me about No-Name’s ability.

“Hey… Ability to amplify abilities? It’s definitely unique. Any Awakened would want to receive that ‘baptism’.”

She shook her head as if very impressed. But then he wrinkled his nose slightly.

“But you don’t know your real name this time either?”

“Unfortunately.”

“Um… It’s hard to be specific with nicknames and genders.”

“I thought so.”

Kang Tae-min also expected that much. So, there was another main theory.

“… There are people I want you to find.”

A memory that came to mind as soon as I heard the information about Torso. A plan that surfaced in the fact that Rex might be the executioner who murdered his parents.

‘What if Rex had a reason to target his father and mother separately?’

I thought that regardless of my parents’ marriage, I might have been targeting them in this life as well.

So I had to find out where my parents were.