Iron Blooded Villain’s Academy Class

Episode 81

Hwang Ye-ri stared at the front with a disapproving face. At the end of his gaze was a screen full of noise.

It was the only intact item in Scaler’s hideout in North Korea, the collapsed bunker. It was retrieved by the guild members and fell into her hands.

Hwang Ye-ri was able to contact the sponsor through the screen.

＜You definitely live up to the name. Wavelength is great. With this, the number of Awoken who want to enter the Ubermensch will increase.＞

Recruitment of new members.

This was the reason why the sponsor announced Hwang Ye-ri’s name. A situation where the scale was reduced due to a series of terrorist failures and the death of Scaler and his aides.

I was thinking of using Hwang Ye-ri’s reputation to expand the scale again.

“And threw that name out. That’s how much I should get.”

＜That’s right, of course. But you’ll have to show a better side than Scaler.＞

“I think it’s rude to compare you to such an asshole.”

Despite Hwang Ye-ri’s sharp tone, the sponsor laughed.

＜Yes, that’s right. not my apologies

“But are we going to keep working like this? Shouldn’t I see your face?”

At her words, the laughter that flowed from the screen was cut off. Only intermittent noise crackled in the heavy silence.

＜Hmm, to be honest. We still can’t believe it.＞

The sponsor’s attitude changed in an instant. However, Hwang Ye-ri paid more attention to the content than to change her attitude.

‘It’s us… ? Do you have friends over there too?’

＜It is thought that there is a spy within the Ubermensch. And there’s no law saying it’s not you.＞

“Huh, a spy? Can a spy be the head?”

＜Well, that means you can’t trust anyone right now. To be honest, I’m thinking about whether I should continue to support the Übermensch.＞

“… Do you want to bargain with me now?”

Hwang Ye-ri’s eyes narrowed. It was obvious that if I showed weakness now, I would be swayed by the sponsor.

＜No, that was not my intention. You want to reduce the risk. Wouldn’t it be safer to build a new house, even if it took some time, rather than living in a house with rotten beams?＞

“If you want to receive residents, you must first repair the house.”

＜It will be like that. If you’re fine, there’s no reason to leave.＞

Hwang Ye-ri still didn’t like the face, but eventually nodded.

“great. find the spy Let’s talk after that.”

＜If you say so.＞

“One, it would be good to know for sure.”

She ran a hand through my hair and touched the scar above my ear.

“That I would never lose.”

＜Don’t expect it.＞

When the sponsor said that, the screen suddenly turned off. Nevertheless, Hwang Ye-ri stared at the screen for a long time.

* * *

Association headquarters, general manager’s office.

Bae Seung-ju looked at the visitor with a serious expression.

“How am I supposed to take this… .”

“There is no other way to accept the truth.”

It was Pyo Ji-hun, a gentleman with a neatly trimmed beard, who came to the Ubermensch and visited the chaotic headquarters.

And he made Bae Seung-joo’s head even more messy.

“I am a defector from the Ubermensch.”

Pyo Ji-hoon revealed that he was a renegade who warned of terrorism and accused the workplace of Ubermensch.

The evidence was sufficient, so there was no reason not to believe it.

“I really appreciate the previous work. Thanks to this, we were able to prevent a lot of great damage.”

“It was something that had to be done. I was just sorry that I couldn’t come forward.”

“Yes, but… .”

Bae Seung-ju paused for a moment. But soon, as if he had made up his mind, he opened his mouth.

“No matter how you say it, you should be investigated as long as you belong to the Ubermensch.”

It is true that Pyo Ji-hoon certainly helped. However, that and belonging to the Ubermensch were two different things.

It was necessary to investigate whether he had participated in terrorism by any chance. For Bae Seung-ju, who values principles, that was justice.

“of course. I’m proud, so you can investigate enough.”

Pyo Ji-hoon was also expected.

‘It’s really the reaction he said.’

It was because his collaborator had warned him in advance that this would be the case.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

“However, there is no need to do that investigation right away.”

And the collaborator also suggested a countermeasure.

“… What are you talking about?”

“Right now, we need to find the courtier, Hwang Ye-ri. Because if she becomes the face of the ubermensch, the sympathetic group will increase.”

Bae Seung-ju nodded with a serious face. Since he is a person with a stronger ripple effect than Scaler, urgent measures were needed.

“I think my intention to stop the Ubermensch has been sufficiently proven.”

“Certainly, there is no disagreement about that.”

“Me and the Avalon Guild will fully cooperate. So let’s postpone the investigation for a while.”

It meant thinking about priorities. Bae Seung-joo was a principled person, but he was not inflexible.

“All right. We ask for your active cooperation.”

“I’m glad you understand.”

“That’s because the matter is the matter. Why the hell did the palace suddenly… Is there any reason you can guess?”

Hwang Ye-ri, the head of the association and the mercenary guild, was not very close. Still, wouldn’t it be a bit different if it was Pyo Ji-hoon?

However, Pyo Ji-hoon shook his head.

“I don’t know either.”

It was a lie.

It was something that had already been agreed upon with the collaborators. It’s not that I don’t trust Bae Seung-joo, but I had to be sure to deceive the sponsor.

“But regardless of the reason, the fact remains that it must be prevented.”

Having said that, Pyo Ji-hoon informed Bae Seung-ju of Hwang Ye-ri’s current location.

“It is the last known place in the Ubermensch. If you move, tracking will take time again, so speed is important.”

“I will prepare the pursuit team right away.”

“Yes, and the opponent is the courtier. Please select a small number of students. I will follow you myself.”

This was also an issue discussed with the collaborators. The chase was so successful that if the courtier was caught, the sponsor would disappear.

On the set, Pyo Ji-hoon had to control the situation.

“Thank you again for your cooperation. We will call it right away.”

Bae Seung-joo, who did not know the inside, expressed his sincere gratitude.

‘Chief, I’m sorry. But it’s for everyone.’

Pyo Ji-hoon had his conscience pricked, but he did not show it.

* * *

The hideout where the courtier was hiding was a dungeon located in the middle of the mountain.

If the core is left unremoved after a dungeon break occurs, the overlapped space will swallow the reality.

The actualized dungeon would be managed by the Association, but it wasn’t here.

It was because Hwang Ye-ri brought byproducts from breeding monsters without reporting to the association.

‘As expected, it should be called the courtier, but it must have been secured during the cataclysm.’

Irua thought while swimming in the shadow of the tree.

At Bae Seung-joo’s special order, she temporarily stopped monitoring missions and joined the pursuit team. It was because her abilities were the most useful for reconnaissance missions among the direct hunters.

It was regrettable that he had separated from Kang Tae-min, but she knew how to distinguish between public and private affairs. In terms of importance, this work came first.

‘Looking at the form, it must be an insect-type monster. If I used it as a hiding place, I would have driven it away.’

As she expected, there were no monsters in the maze-like crypt.

If someone found this place, they wouldn’t have suspected it was a dungeon.

Irua quickly entered the dungeon through the shadows. Inside the dark dungeon, it seemed vast to her.

‘They are mercenaries.’

Shadows were limited along with lighting. It was clear that Hwang Ye-ri brought her aides.

There weren’t many of them, but since she would have selected them herself, her skills must have been top-notch.

‘The courtier… .’

After going a little further, I was able to find Hwang Ye-ri.

“We will purify all intermediate stages. That should be enough for a water change.”

She was having a conversation with her closest aide. Irua immediately headed in the opposite direction.

Her mission is to report after confirming Eruah’s existence. I got out of a passageway where people were rare and reported by radio right away.

＜Nice job. Now wait in the shadow of the courtier.＞

Irua was faithful to the order.

Wait for her to wait in Hwang Ye-ri’s shadow.

“attack! It’s a raid!”

“what?!”

“How so fast?!”

There was an uproar among the mercenaries as if the pursuing party had rushed in.

Hwang Ye-ri crumpled her face and immediately left the seat.

“Respond!”

“Hwang Ye-ri! Surrender meekly!”

Her face wrinkled even more. It was a familiar voice.

“Pyo Ji-hoon, this bastard… !”

Hwang Ye-ri ferociously raised her eyes and turned her wrist. The mechanical crossbow came out with a click.

“careful… !”

Pyo Ji-hoon hurriedly shouted. However, Hwang Ye-ri’s arrow had already left the demonstration.

It was not a normal crossbow, but a weapon capable of continuous firing by grafting magical engineering.

Surprisingly, the scattered arrows hit the wall and bounced off.

It was thanks to the courtier’s ability, ‘Ricochet Lock-on’.

It shows the trajectory that hits the designated target, and the projectile that follows the trajectory is given an acceleration effect and elasticity.

“Sigh… !”

At the arrows bouncing in all directions, Pyo Ji-hun quickly released an aura and spread a sword shield.

The arrows collided with the aura and caused an explosion. It was because the arrows she used were not normal arrows, but special arrows with spells engraved on them.

‘You spend a lot of money… !’

Pyo Ji-hoon, who was pushed out by the tyranny, frowned.

“Release the monsters!”

Hwang Ye-ri, who initially blocked the entry, shouted. Following that order, a mercenary pressed the detonator button.

A distant roar sounded like thunder.

“Damn it… !”

“You even use monsters?”

Association Hunters frowned. The vibrations heard in the darkness, the monsters were coming this way.

It seemed that the pursuers were on the defensive, but they also had a card left.

“Even monsters can be beaten!”

A wave of golden light illuminated the aisle with a mighty cry. Bae Seung-joo, the head of the headquarters, expressed the ability ‘Call to Arms’.

The golden mana that wrapped around the bodies of the Association Hunters energized and strengthened their bodies.

“Third line of deterrence, untenable! Retreat!”

“The speed at which monsters are consumed is too fast!”

Hwang Ye-ri crumpled at the reports from her aides.

“Patience! You’ve been well prepared. Everyone escape!”

The more time I dragged on, the more disadvantageous I was. Hwang Ye-ri gave the order and immediately took action.

“It can’t be… !”

Pyo Ji-hoon split the pouring magic bullets. As he opened the way from the front, the Hunters followed.

Hwang Ye-ri’s aides fell behind one by one and were caught.

‘Okay, at this rate… !’

Hwang Ye-ri’s shadow hides in the shadow of Yi-rua, convinced of arrest. The pursuing party pinpointed her location and surrounded her.

Even if you go out through another exit, the pursuit team will be waiting, so Hwang Ye-ri will not be able to hold out in the end if you attack with pincers from both sides.

But the situation was different.

‘… what?’

Hwang Ye-ri came out of the dungeon, but no Hunter was waiting.

“Hwang Ye-ri! Stop now!”

Fortunately, however, Pyo Ji-hoon was closely pursuing. And before that, the aura he emitted flew towards her.

‘this… !’

The moment Hwang Ye-ri thought it was too late.

With a popping sound, the flying aura split left and right, leaving long scars on the floor.

“What… !?”

“Huh?”

‘what?’

While all three of them were bewildered, someone landed in front of her from the sky.

He was dressed as a mercenary like his aides, but his face was covered with a mask.

“You… ?”

“Let’s leave at once.”

The masked person answered Hwang Ye-ri and spread both hands. The stiffened wire carrying the aura flew toward Pyo Ji-hun.

Hwang Ye-ri cooperated with him and started shooting.

“this… !”

Pyo Ji-hoon was pushed back by the two pincers. In the meantime, the masked man grabbed Hwang Ye-ri and ran away.

“Sword Lord! Are you all right!?”

“It is not a big wound… .”

Bae Seung-joo, who followed, asked in surprise, and Pyo Ji-hun frowned. Contrary to what he said, a deep cut was left where the wire passed.

The wound was painful, but he didn’t care.

‘Certainly, at this level, I won’t doubt it.’

All of this is part of the plan.

‘I have no choice but to leave the rest.’

It was because the mercenary who fled with Hwang Ye-ri was his collaborator.

* * *

The chase was overturned.

We arrived safely at another hiding place. However, Hwang Ye-ri glared at me as if she would kill me at any moment.

“The next time you touch my body, I know you’ll turn around.”

Did the mercenary life throw away his personality, or did he become a mercenary because of his personality?

For me, it was fine.

“Remember, Boss.”

“What is the boss talking about?”

Saying that, Hwang Ye-ri aimed a crossbow at me.

“Not a single one of my men has a face covered. What are you, bastard?”

I thought I wouldn’t be fooled easily, but it was a rougher reaction than I thought. He had no intention of coming and fighting her now.

“Shouldn’t you say thank you first?”

“It’s a thank you that my arrow isn’t lodged in the head.”

She snorted and then glared at me fiercely.

“Take it off, right now.”

“That doesn’t mean anything.”

Irua is hiding in the shadows.

If it was Bae Seung-ju, I guessed that she would join the pursuit team. So that’s why I didn’t show myself wearing a suit.

Irua must have remembered my suit.

“You can only say thank you once.”

“I can’t help it.”

I sighed briefly and lifted my mask. Hwang Ye-ri’s eyes shook.

“… An old man?”

Now I borrowed Mr. Rock’s face and wrote it. I lowered my mask again.

“It’s the ability to disguise. He said it was meaningless because no matter what face he showed, he would not believe it.”

“… Why did you save me?”

“It is like you. To find a sponsor.”

She seemed even more surprised by that. This time, he couldn’t even hide his expression.

“How did you do that… .”

It was before she even finished talking. With a crackling sound, a light came on on the screen in the hideout.

＜Is this really a problem already?＞

A distorted voice was heard from within the screen. Hwang Ye-ri was startled and looked at me.

I decided to keep an eye on the situation.

“The pursuit team has arrived.”

＜I guess so. The Association bastards touched the screen. That one was immediately discarded.＞

It was clear that this guy was the sponsor. This screen seemed to serve as a communication channel.

Scaler’s bunker had a similar screen.

＜It was a pretty harsh debut. Isn’t it?＞

The distorted laughter was annoying. Did you say it was a joke?

＜Telephone fortune is a word for this kind of situation. But thanks to you, we found out who the spy was.＞

“A spy?”

＜Yes. Sword master, Pyo Ji-hoon.＞

Hwang Ye-ri frowned.

It must be because she didn’t know that Pyo Ji-hoon was continuing his activities with Ubermensch.

However, Pyo Ji-hoon’s efforts were not in vain. They spilled their personal information, so it’s easy to find out.

＜The process was different, but the result is not bad.＞

“Then it’s your turn to keep your promise.”

＜Okay, let’s see your face.＞

As he said that, a circle was drawn in the air.

“… What else is this?”

Amidst the turbid color, someone suddenly jumped out.