Episode 374
What was predicted finally happened.
I was sure that he would be on Daebu Island, and I knew the timing of the incident well through recently obtained information, but I could not have predicted that it would happen over there first.
Plague was originally a guy who acted as if he was improvising, but planned everything thoroughly.
Nevertheless, the reason why this was done… … Perhaps it had something to do with the recent incident I prevented at Central Station.
It was an incident in which I gave the treasure called the heart of the basilisk to my enemy for free.
‘Even if you’re the world’s Plague, you can’t help but get annoyed.’
It is said that even in the black market, the price of one ‘Heart of the Basilisk’ is roughly equivalent to the price of one building in the New York metropolitan area.
Of course, the demand is also very rare because there are very few monsters called ‘Basilisks’.
It’s not something you can get just because you have money.
After finishing my thoughts, I raised my head and carefully watched the situation unfolding before my eyes.
“It’s a mess.”
The scenery around the Sihwa seawall connecting Daebudo and Ansan was truly a mess.
Citizens trying to escape to the outside of Ansan to avoid the black smoke rising in the distance.
Still, the reason it ended in such chaos was probably due to the power of the women who were shouting hard at the center of the incident.
“Evacuate the elderly, children, and women first!”
Eunji Kang shouts as loud as she can from the top of the tallest building in the area.
And Kang Eun-ji’s subordinates, who controlled the citizens around him, were literally performing the role of a vigilante force to protect Ansan.
“Eugene Han Caglione!”
She was standing on top of the building, looked over and called my name.
“Has there been any communication from the government yet?!”
“… … Not yet. “You will be contacted soon.”
Since the whole of Ansan could become a battlefield, she wanted to evacuate only the citizens who could not fight and who would suffer the most damage from the Plague.
But the government blocked it.
Their reasons were valid.
1. We don’t know what will happen if the criminals who have been settling down in Ansan come back under the government’s jurisdiction.
2. What if someone has already infected Plague with the disease? If citizens of other cities suffer additional damage due to this, who will be responsible?
It wasn’t a reason they just couldn’t understand, and their concerns were valid.
In fact, many criminals settled in Ansan.
However, it was our Caglione who formed an alliance on the condition that these matters would also be resolved.
By now, your godfather should be negotiating with the government.
And if it’s Godfather’s skills… … .
Tiring-
[Godfather: Permission has been denied. Evacuate to Siheung.]
“They say the permit has been granted! Evacuate citizens to Siheung!”
In this way, something the government opposes can be forced to pass.
A little while later, the details of the negotiations with the government were delivered via text message.
1. Use the empty site in Siheung as a shelter for Ansan citizens.
2. Calyone bears all responsibility for any resulting actions.
3. Citizens of Ansan must never leave the designated area.
Typically, it seemed that these three conditions were met.
Also, it seems that through this incident, some of Caglione’s debt to the government has been repaid.
It seems like there will be nothing but loss for now.
However, if you think about the changes in Ansan in the future, it will never be a loss-making business.
“Latte. “What about the surrounding area?”
After conveying the details of the discussion to Eunji Kang, I spoke to Latte, who was quietly playing the flute.
“Yes, I haven’t seen any of the guys who appear to be part of the Villain Alliance yet. “It seems like everyone is in there.”
“under. “They say they will only fight when they have an advantageous position on the field.”
Surely, if he was a Plague guy, he would have given his subordinates items that could fight the disease.
And if it’s black smoke of that scale… … .
Inevitably, a disease that is common to awakened people would have been spread throughout the island.
In other words, he is forcing it on us.
That they will have to shed blood to stop us.
However, the good news was that if there was a ritual of that scale, the main body of Plague would definitely be present.
“Han Seojun, what happened to that?”
I asked the man who was quietly waiting for orders next to me.
Then the answer came immediately.
“They say they haven’t even entered Ansan yet.”
“I guess so?”
Because the environment and situation are like this, there is nothing we can do.
It was true that the sight of black smoke slowly spreading around was unsettling, but at that speed, ‘it’ wouldn’t be late.
“Keep an eye on what happens on the island. “Make sure you wear a mask.”
As I said that while walking, Han Seojun looked embarrassed.
“Where do you plan on going? young master.”
“me? “To say hello.”
As I said that, I looked at the middle of the seawall, where red smoke was rising, unlike the black smoke.
It may not be visible to others, but as I zoomed in with the smart lens, I could clearly see the guy waving his hand in that direction.
“… … Plague.”
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A guy waving his hand holding a red smoke bomb as if calling a friend.
I could feel that his eyes were clearly on me.
“Ho, are you saying you’re going alone? It’s dangerous. “Absolutely not.”
Han Seojun stopped me and said that.
“Move aside, it’s not like I don’t have any thoughts.”
I gently raised the fear, made Han Seojun’s body stiff, and then passed by him.
“Do, do-ryeon… … sir!”
“What you’re worried about won’t happen, so stop worrying. Plague, even if that bastard is a crazy psycho… … “Funny enough, he’s a guy with manners.”
Perhaps that is his iron rule.
Before going to war, you must declare war, and you must say hello when you appear.
There was no way a guy like that would take me by surprise, even though he had set up a space like that.
“I will be back.”
I got on the bike I rode to get here, started it, and pulled the accelerator at the same time.
The bike heads straight up the seawall, making a quiet and gentle sound.
In the meantime, Plague did not avoid his gaze towards me and was waving his hands vigorously until the smoke screen went out.
And finally.
“iced coffee… … ! “It’s truly a reunion after such a long time!”
He was so surprised to see me that he couldn’t hide his excitement, jumping around in place.
Even though everything except his eyes was covered in bandages, I could instinctively tell that he was looking at me with the corners of his mouth curled up.
“… … Plague.”
“Eugene Han Caglione, this is your second meeting, isn’t it?”
“The second time, that’s funny. Last time, it wasn’t you, it was your alter ego. “Thanks to you, I thought he was a guy with no manners, but it looks like he came to his senses this time.”
The guy who heard me pauses for a moment.
And soon.
“Koohoo!”
The guy started shaking.
“Puhuhuh! Phuhahahahaha! Haha! Hahaha! Did you recognize that right away? iced coffee… … As expected, you are different. Yes, I’m sure. I never thought you would recognize it at a glance. As expected, I thought you would recognize me! yes!”
How can recognizing yourself be so exciting? The guy who continued his story, even humming in between sentences, soon invited me to sit at the table.
“Now, since I was the one who invited you, I should offer you a seat. “How can I have some tea?”
“I refuse.”
As he recommended, I approached the table.
Chairs and tables shaped like mushrooms.
It was a comical sight, like something you would see at a daycare center, but maybe it was because the other person was a guy? The sight of the guy standing in front of the table looked so natural.
Only after I sat down first did the guy sit across from me with a glaring look in his eyes.
“Eugene Han Caglione… … no way. I never expected that you would become such a famous person that day. The one who defeated the fire giant, the supernova of Walpurgis, the favorite of Catholics and the savior of Jeju Island… … “What incredible achievements these are!”
“Of course, these are undeserved accomplishments compared to you who only grew mushrooms in the corner of your room.”
“Aha! Even jokes!”
A guy who bursts out laughing even though he meant what he said.
Then suddenly.
phut!
As I put both hands down on the table, spores rise from the bottom of the mushroom and smoke slowly spreads into the air.
Fortunately, there were no spores that could affect me.
The guy sticks his head out after hitting the table.
“I will ask you first. “Why did you accept my invitation?”
Seeing the guy tilting his head like a machine as if he really didn’t know, I answered by crossing my legs.
“Even if you are an enemy, I thought it was polite to participate if you sent an invitation in such a flashy manner.”
“Hahaha! Manners! “This is truly an answer worthy of Caglione!”
“I’m asking this time. Plague, you know. “Why are you doing something like this instead of just attacking me and my godfather?”
“Yeah? Are you really saying you don’t know that? I remember that the declaration of war against the Korean Peninsula was sent long ago… … .”
“Stop f*cking with me.”
He interrupts the guy with a cold voice.
Then the guy waved his hand as if he understood.
“Ugh. His personality is very similar to him. Yes, I will tell you. It’s not a big reason, but I guess it’s worth telling you because you’re curious. Why am I targeting the Korean Peninsula? Why are they targeting your family? It’s simple! Because the people closest to the new humanity I seek are your family, Caglione!”
He jumps up from his seat and spreads his arms wide, as if announcing the start of a festival.
I was shocked by that sight without even realizing it.
“… … what?”
What does this crazy guy say?
“When asked to name the strongest person on this planet, Vito Caglione is always mentioned, and he is famous not only for his mental strength but also his physical strength. And his son, you are also emerging as a new divinity.”
The guy who said that puts out his finger and points at me.
“I think the answer lies in you, or more precisely, in the blood flowing through your body.”
That’s what the guy says.
“How could I not be curious as the ideal I was pursuing was right in front of me! I would like to ask you to join me, but… … “Is there any way that you humans from the Caglione family would listen to my opinion?”
The guy shrugs his shoulders and spins around.
“That’s what I thought! ah! Then if we go to war with you! If they take you prisoner! Getting closer to my dream… … ! You can get very close… … ! Isn’t it?! Because Yeshi is so close!”
Just as an example! And the guy continues talking.
“The poison of the mushrooms we are currently using as a table is so vicious that even an awakened person will bleed all over the moment they inhale it. “But you’re looking at me like you’re comfortable, right?”
This guy speaks confidently as if he decided to test it from the beginning.
“I really… … I’m so curious about you as a person! So, we prepared this event. How do you feel, Eugene Han Caglione? Has your curiosity been satisfied at least a little?”
The reason he called me here.
I felt like I knew for sure.
This guy is trying to talk to me.
Because of me, because of my father, this disaster occurred.
They are telling us to surrender obediently because they are holding this country hostage.
Probably, the lines were intended to threaten and provoke.
by the way… … This is a mafia, not a hero. How could such cheap provocations and threats work on a mafia son?
“The reason I’m immune to poison is because I’ve evolved. “Listen carefully, Plague.”
“yes?”
This is a real provocation.
“The basilisk heart you gave me, was it f*cking delicious?”
like this.
And the threats.
“You said you wouldn’t stand?”
“You did that——.”
“Rather than having to reproduce spores with mushrooms, wouldn’t it be a way to contribute to humanity by just hitting them with my fist?”
It is only effective when it is based on solid facts.
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