Iron Blooded Villain’s Academy Class

Chapter 72

Scalers are hiding in North Korea.

Kang Tae-min returned to Miss Backdoor’s pawn shop to hear a more detailed explanation.

“Do you know roughly what the situation is like in North Korea?”

“I know it was ruined during the cataclysm.”

The advent of the Dungeon Break and Awakeners shook North Korea’s existing ruling system. As with any dictatorship, North Korea’s dominance was based on military might.

The Awakeners, who gained the strength to resist the military, united and started a revolution, and the Kim family, which had been deified as the ‘Baekdu lineage’, fell rapidly.

While people with real psychic powers appeared one after another, it was only natural that the ‘Baekdu lineage’ was just ordinary people.

“Yes, that is how the central government collapsed and entered a period of chaos. A power struggle occurred between the Awoken, and the division accelerated.”

It wasn’t just the Awoken fellows that the new government had to contend with in order to come to power. As the government collapsed, the response to the dungeon break formed in various places was delayed, so monsters popped out of the overlapping space.

“Eventually, before the central government was even established, the Awakeners from each region came together first. As it became fixed, it spread to regional conflicts. To put it simply, the Spring and Autumn Period was unfolding in North Korea.”

At least, people gathered in the center of the bustling metropolis. A small town with a small population could not respond to the monsters and eventually turned into a monster habitat.

“Even the three neighboring countries, Korea, China and Russia, could not easily enter into diplomatic issues. Right now, the border area is completely sealed.”

“But the fact that Scaler is hiding means that there is a smuggling route.”

“You are also quick-witted. As it is a lawless area, it is used as a refuge for villains as well as ordinary criminals. Jumping on the bandwagon, criminal organizations from the three neighboring countries are smuggling and smuggling, and are filling their pockets.”

Taemin Kang shook his head.

It was information that I did not know before returning. Iron Judgment focused on catching the villains active in Korea, and he did not even give the villains a chance to escape overseas.

“The route you will use is also that way. Smuggling is the most secretive.”

“Isn’t it okay to infiltrate from the air?”

If the central government collapsed, the meaning of airspace would also fade. Since Kang Tae-min has the ability to fly, wouldn’t it be easier to descend from the sky?

“I’m defending all of that. What the leaders who are in power in North Korea fear most is invasion from neighboring countries, and they expect it to come from the air like the customer.”

“is it.”

“Even though the government has collapsed, the military equipment remains. Airborne infiltrations are sure to be quickly detected by radar. Mixing among the stowaways is the least burdensome.”

Instead of an immediate answer, Kang Taemin stroked his chin. Isn’t using smuggling a good thing for a criminal organization?

“You don’t have to be so dissatisfied. Because I prepared with a clean route.”

Miss Backdoor said confidently, as if she had already anticipated what was going on.

“A clean route?”

“Yes. You know it’s called ‘Therapists League Without Borders’, right?”

It was a non-governmental organization called the Federation of Healers Without Borders, or ‘Gukchiyeon’ for short.

It was a group of righteous people who made use of their abilities to serve in areas where access to medical services was difficult.

Governments of each country are also aware of this fact, so even if smuggling is discovered, there are many cases in which they just inspect the smuggled goods and turn a blind eye to them.

“There is a ferry from there to North Korea this time. I reserved a spot for that staff member.”

Miss Backdoor had no doubt that Kang Tae-min would admire her work ability. However, the reaction of the party was lukewarm.

“… Among those who arrange stowaways, who are the most evil?”

“Yes? Well, there are people who are trafficking North Koreans… Why?”

“I will use that route.”

“why not… .”

“If you see trash on the way, isn’t it natural to clean it up?”

In response, Miss Backdoor sighed briefly. Wasn’t everything I prepared in advance useless?

“I will use the prepared route only when I return.”

However, her expression softened slightly at the answer that followed. It was thanks to the fact that the effort was not in vain.

“Ah, um… Well, if you want.”

She cleared her throat briefly and returned to her usual face.

“It will take a little while because we have to reschedule instead.”

“Okay.”

Taemin Kang answered and stood up.

“I have something to organize before departure.”

* * *

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Late evening, Association Headquarters.

Iruah was looking for Seungju Bae and making a face-to-face report.

“Since vacation started, it’s been a long time. Kang Tae-min is focusing on the special training of Song Dae-beom and Yoo Hwa-rin. Maze, with Johanna’s education, my growth is becoming more noticeable day by day.”

Bae Seung-joo clasped his hands together and shook his head.

“Isn’t there any difference from the previous written report? Please tell me why you asked for a face-to-face report.”

“Yes, chief. that is… .”

Unlike usual Eruah, she hesitated for a moment. Just as Bae Seung-joo’s eyes were about to frown, her mouth opened again.

“We have a little problem.”

“Problem… ?”

“It was good to hide in the shadow of Sun and Kang Tae-min for close surveillance, but… .”

Irua tightly closed her eyes.

“Maze, I was discovered by Johanna-sama.”

“… Did you get caught?”

“Yes. Fortunately, Kang Tae-min didn’t notice. Instead, Johanna misunderstood me as an industrial spy.”

Coincidentally, the place they infiltrated was Johanna’s research building. Originally, Yohanna did not know Kang Tae-min, so there was no way she would recognize Lee Lu-ah, who was disguised as a schoolteacher.

Because of this, Johanna treated Irua as an industrial spy trying to steal research results or techniques.

“that… So, did you reveal your identity?”

“It is not. Instead, it took improvisation to get out of the situation.”

“Adventure? In what way?

“Well, first of all, I decided to reveal my student status and pursue my senior, no, Kang Tae-min, out of admiration.”

Irua chose the path of a stalker instead of an industrial spy. She kept her poker face, but couldn’t stop her ears from turning red.

“after… Good luck.”

Fortunately, Bae Seung-ju was not interested in her ears.

‘It would be a big deal if the partnership with Johanna breaks down now.’

I don’t know why, but Yohanna liked Kang Tae-min. In the meantime, if the fact that the association was monitoring Kang Tae-min was discovered, he did not know how he would react.

There was a concern that there would be a problem with the response to Lunatic money if it was done wrong.

“Since this is the situation, I will ‘pretend’ to adore Kang Tae-min for the time being.”

Eruah emphasized one word and said. But Bae Seung-joo waved his hand.

“No, is there even a need for that? I will talk about this separately to clear up misunderstandings.”

It was a problem that would arise if the act of ‘surveillance’ was discovered without knowing the cause. Bae Seung-joo decided that Johanna would fully understand if he heard the explanation.

“Oh, no. It’s a problem caused by me, so I’ll take responsibility.”

“Well? no, that’s fine This is a difficult task… .”

“No, it is not. The more people who know my identity, the more likely that senior will notice!”

Bae Seung-joo blinked at Eruah’s exceptionally aggressive attitude.

“Well, if you say that, I’ll leave it to you.”

Bae Seung-ju shook his head.

It was not something to be rejected. There was also no reason to discourage his subordinates.

“And for the time being, I’ve been busy with work. From now on, you can decide this much at your own discretion.”

“all right.”

“Well, good job.”

After saying goodbye, Eruah left the headquarters.

‘It’s for a mission… !’

It was nice not having to completely control my emotions with this. It had been shown that way before, but Irua changed the relationship and accepted it.

It was a rationalization to settle the confused mind.

‘By the way, you’re not going to train Noah… .’

As she got into a parked car, she used her younger brother as an excuse to think of Kang Tae-min.

It was only for a moment that I was so distracted.

“Yes.”

For some, that moment was enough. Irua put her head on the steering wheel with a short moan.

The sound of a crackling sound continued, then cut off abruptly.

‘what… .’

At the same time, her consciousness was also cut off.

* * *

“Wow… .”

Irua felt dizzy and came to her senses. Soon, her brow furrowed.

‘light… ?’

It wasn’t until the glare subsided a little that I began to notice the surroundings. A strong light was shining on her.

It wasn’t just one, but several, and they surrounded her as if besieging her.

‘The shadow is too small.’

She was chained to an iron chair. There were almost no shadows cast by the light shining from all sides.

It even seemed that there was a light installed under the chair.

‘I know my abilities.’

This situation could not have been a coincidence. Whoever it was, it was clear that the kidnapper knew about her abilities.

By removing the shadows with light, the possibility of escape was fundamentally blocked.

‘Who the hell… .’

The moment when I was in doubt.

“Are you awake?”

A modulated voice came from behind the lights in front of her. Irua frowned and tried to figure out who was hiding behind the light.

An ordinary person would not have been able to recognize it, but the outline was vaguely visible in the senses developed as a hunter.

‘… suit?’

He was an iron man in a suit. He was an unfamiliar figure to Eruah.

“Who is it? What is your purpose?”

“I cannot reveal my name. I’m sorry to arrange the place in such a rough way.”

At Iron Man’s answer, Irua laughed. It was because the kidnapper’s demeanor was unexpectedly kind.

“Sorry, I think the point was wrong.”

“I couldn’t help it. Because I definitely had a story to tell.”

“story?”

The iron man did not answer. Instead, some metal file folder flew as if sliding on the floor.

“This?”

“This is Scaler’s personal information and location.”

“what… ?”

Irua’s eyes flashed open. She quickly read through the papers.

“Scaler is in North Korea.”

“North Korea… .”

Irua bit her lip. Even if this fact is conveyed to the association, there is no way for the association to do anything about it.

“I intend to get rid of him. But I know you have a grudge against Scaler. If you want, I will help you avenge it.”

revenge.

At that word, Irua’s eyes twitched. It was the reason she endured the harsh training that she had hoped for.

The iron man put that desire into his mouth so easily.

“Why are you making this offer to me?”

Irua did not immediately accept the offer.

Given the current situation, she was not stupid enough to immediately agree to such a dubious proposal.

“… Revenge is the right of the victim.”

“I’m not the only victim of Scaler, right? Are you going to ask everyone to join you in your revenge?”

“To enjoy a right, you must have the ability to do so. Especially when it comes to revenge… .”

The Iron Man paused for a moment.

“… To avoid becoming a new victim.”

It was a modulated voice, but Irua could feel remorse in those words.

But even that was fleeting.

“If you join, I will let you know the plan. But even if you refuse, Scaler will be punished. And the chance for revenge never comes back.”

The Iron Man calmly concluded his speech.

Irua delayed answering. I took a deep breath and looked back at the situation.

‘I don’t think it’s a lie.’

After kidnapping with so much effort, all they want is to get revenge together. Had he done it, he would have done it while she was unconscious.

‘Revenge, revenge… .’

In the past, they would have held hands right away with the judgment that they were not enemies.

However, Eruah has changed.

‘I can’t leave Noah alone.’

My younger sister, Inoa, came to mind.

However, she knew that her change came from Kang Tae-min.

-Ms. Lua, because we are family, there is also sadness that we can share.

After meeting Kang Tae-min, I accepted his advice and my relationship with my younger brother became smooth. She realized the responsibility of being her only blood relative.

Because of this, Eruah made a decision.

“… refuse.”

Dealing with Scaler was not an easy task. He might not be able to return to his brother’s side.

Just as Inoa was her support, Irua was her sister’s support.

She couldn’t let her brother break down.

“… Right.”

The iron man, Kang Tae-min, answered briefly.

However, there was a lot of emotion implied in that brief reply.

‘This is what happened.’

Before returning, Eruah, who had understood him, had disappeared. But with this decision, she would find a different life, her own happiness.

So it was bittersweet but satisfying.

“I will respect your will. Then just go back.”

Kang Tae-min opened the medicine bottle and dipped the ‘ant saliva’ he made with his ability.

The drug used to put Eruah to sleep and this room were all obtained through Miss Backdoor.

“Wait, one last time.”

Irua hurriedly opened her mouth. There was poison in her eyes.

“If you really need to kill Scaler, kill him as painfully as possible.”

He gave up the opportunity because of his family love for his brother, but that didn’t diminish his desire for revenge.

At her words, Kang Tae-min answered with a medicated needle.

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

It was what he always did.

* * *

An underground bunker located somewhere in North Korea.

The lights hanging in the dim room shuddered and swayed. Beneath it was a man sitting facing the monitor.

He bit his nails and trembled his legs.

“I lost contact with Edwin. The workshop was discovered and the plan completely foiled.”

There was only noise on the monitor, but no talk to myself.

＜What are you so afraid of?＞

It was a modulated voice, but it was a relaxed tone. The man wrinkled his face and grabbed the monitor.

“There must be a spy! The location here will be leaked!”

＜Shh. Scaler, it’s embarrassing for the members to listen.＞

Man, Scaler sighed and shut his mouth. He licked his lips and sat down on the sofa.

＜I understand. That’s what being a leader is. It’s burdensome, it’s hard, and you always have to show a strong side.＞

The owner of the voice coming from inside the monitor, ‘Sponsor’, whispered as if comforting.

＜But don’t worry. Why would I have built a shelter there? The Hunter Association will not be able to use its hands to notice neighboring countries.＞

“Well, then… spy, spy? Someone is leaking inside information… !”

＜Yes, that would definitely be a problem. But there’s no way to sort it out right now.＞

“then… !”

＜Scaler, I haven’t finished my words yet.＞

Scaler sighed and closed his mouth. The noise in the monitor seemed to shake even more dazzlingly.

＜Yes, I admit that it is not what I expected. So please accept it as an apology.＞

“Apple?”

＜Send.＞

The sponsor’s words were not directed at Scaler. With that command, a circle of turbid color was drawn on the monitor.

Then, a small case suddenly fell inside the circle.

“This… ?”

While Scaler grabbed the case, the circle disappeared. He opened the case with trembling hands.

There were black crystals neatly arranged inside.

＜It’s ‘seed’.＞

The sponsor explained in a satisfied voice.

＜It’s an improved version. Shall we call it ‘Ceed Mk2’? Share it with your entourage. You can use it when you are in danger.＞

“Uh, uh, uh… .”

Scaler laughed as if possessed. Suddenly, the monitor was turned off.

Squeak, squeak, only the lights flickered and shook.