Episode 426
Could it be that you are Baek No-kwang’s acquaintance?
It seemed like that was the case from the tone of voice, but I ended up feeling somewhat bewildered.
‘A bastard of Baekga… … .’
In this world, what being could call Baek No-kwang like that?
Even the forgotten god of war, who seemed to know a lot about Baek No-kwang, couldn’t do that.
While I was looking at this unidentified person with new eyes, the man nodded as if he understood without even hearing my answer.
“I see. Then it’s obvious who you’re looking for. Unfortunately, that guy isn’t here right now.”
Not being here now means you were here just now or a while ago.
I asked right away.
“Where did you go?”
“Since ancient times, if a person without money tries to use a store, he is not a customer, but a pawn.”
“… … ?”
As I tilted my head at the sudden nonsense, the president continued speaking.
“This body gave me five more minutes as a last mercy, but the bastard couldn’t pay the price and declared me a victim of trauma. It was a pretty good response, but if there was something the bastard overlooked, it was the one belief that this body had.”
“Belief?”
“No matter what the circumstances, we don’t allow credit. That’s why he’s doing odd jobs at the store now.”
“What a chore… … .”
I felt heartbroken at the end of the execution, and also felt somewhat pitiful.
If I think about it, there was a reason I was late, so I took out my wallet without letting it show.
“Then shouldn’t I pay for that trauma?”
“That’s true.”
“Here it is.”
When I handed the card that the owner of the street stall had taken out earlier to the manager, the manager swiped the card with a familiar face.
[Payment authorization failed.]
“what.”
“I think it’s over the limit.”
“Then, something else too.”
I kept handing out different cards, and the boss kept taking them.
[Payment authorization failed.]
[Payment authorization failed.]
[Payment authorization failed.]
“… … .”
After receiving the last card back, I could only stand there in bewilderment.
Anyway, it seemed like this world was establishing a much harsher capitalism than the world I lived in… … .
The fact that I had no money in that place gave me a different sense of helplessness.
It may be because I lived comfortably for a while in the world without worrying about money, so I feel that way even more.
‘… Could it be that the money I spent on food earlier was all of the death penalty’s assets?’
no way.
no way.
No way.
No matter how pathetic the third death penalty may seem, it is not that bleak.
Anyway, since I don’t have any money right now, I’m at a loss, so I sighed and said to the boss.
“Then where is the death penalty? I want to see your face even for a moment.”
I peeked inside the counter, wondering if it was there, and the owner shook his head.
“It’s not here anymore. I gave you an old order.”
“What on earth did you make me do… … .”
“Basement cleaning.”
“… … .”
It’s underground.
Isn’t this PC room already in the basement?
“How long does it take?”
“Well, it could take two days at the shortest, or a week at the longest.”
“A week each?”
“Yes.”
How much trauma must one have suffered to be dragged on a week-long errand… … .
Actually, I’m not worried about the death penalty, but I’m in a difficult situation.
Because I didn’t have the confidence to survive alone in this unknown world.
Not only was my danjeon shattered, but… … .
If there’s one thing I felt during my short journey to this PC room, it’s that the biggest problem I’m facing now is my lack of common sense.
Since my mentality is relatively strong, I’m somehow maintaining my composure, but if it were someone else, it wouldn’t have been strange for them to have had a seizure a long time ago.
The environment surrounding me has changed significantly.
Even if you manage to get away with it at a street stall, if you’re not careful, you could end up being taken to a place like the security guards.
The president who was looking at me then spoke in a haughty voice.
“It looks like you’re in a difficult situation, so would you like to help me out, my merciful self?”
“Help?”
“Until your execution comes, do some work here. I’ll pay you a daily wage and give you food.”
“hmm…….”
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Although the tone was a bit strange, to me, it was a proposal like rain in a drought.
The question is whether we can trust this author, the CEO… … .
First of all, the third death penalty was a customer of this store and was apparently an acquaintance of Baek No-kwang, so it is unlikely that he would do something reckless.
Another problem is that he doesn’t seem to be a very friendly person. He doesn’t seem to have the right physiognomy to be a guardian.
‘Well, I guess we have to take that into account.’
I have no choice but to figure it out and play as best I can.
“Well, thank you. But what exactly is the work?”
“Odd jobs are odd jobs. Simple cooking, managing supplies, cleaning, and of course the most important thing… .”
“f*cking dog!”
There was a loud bang, and a crashing sound of something breaking.
Without saying a word, the president’s gaze turned to a certain place.
There, a muscular man with a red face was slamming the table madly.
I was surprised.
Because the man who was swinging his fists and causing a ruckus was more skilled than I could have imagined.
To put it simply, it is a level that even I, who has a healthy danjeon, cannot easily deal with.
“Done! I won! Ao!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The table creaked as if it were going to break with every blow of his fist.
But it was surprising that it didn’t really break.
Because if someone had that much strength, it wouldn’t have been strange if the PC room itself had collapsed, let alone the table.
The boss said.
“… That’s what it’s like dealing with those kinds of people.”
“…how?”
The smiling president walked towards the guy.
I just rolled my eyes because I thought it meant to tell me to watch.
The boss said to the man,
“Randolph Cohartan.”
“ok?”
“You caused a commotion last month too, didn’t you? You broke store equipment and even attempted to assault a part-time worker. I think you clearly said that this body was your last warning back then.”
“f*ck. That’s why I clearly apologized back then. I paid you back all the money. Didn’t that end the conversation?”
“It’s over. This body doesn’t give three warnings.”
“what?”
The boss said with a bright smile.
“Don’t you understand? I mean, get out of this store right now.”
“what?”
The muscular man stood up from his seat.
It was big when sitting, but when I actually raised my body, it was so big that it almost reached the ceiling.
The president wasn’t small in stature, but he was almost two heads taller than that man, Randolph.
“Hey, Mr. Scrap Boss. I’m currently in a weak state of mind due to a losing streak. I want to smash everything up, so don’t get angry and just get out of here. I can pay you for the broken equipment later.”
Even a situation like that would be quite enjoyable.
However, in Randolph’s growling body, a spirit of speculation that could not be ignored was actually rising.
‘What the hell is he doing?’
From my perspective, it was surprising that a strong person who had reached that level could come out in such a pitiful way.
Sadly, strength and character are not necessarily proportional.
“I told you that it was you who was going to die, not this body. You lowly creature. Are your ear holes clogged with earwax? Go wash up and go.”
“이 개새끼가!”
Randolph threw his fist.
Even though his large fist was as big as my head, the moment he extended his fist, it felt like it had grown dozens of times larger, like a giant’s fist.
The president stood still without responding.
but.
Dismissal.
“Keueueu… … .”
Just before the fist made contact, there was a faint crackling sound of electricity and a flash of pale lightning, and then Randolph fell to the ground.
The sight of him passed out with his eyes rolled back and smoke blowing out of his mouth was just as gruesome as a frog struck by lightning.
“… … .”
I blinked my eyes.
‘Protection? Magic? No. Is it power?’
First of all, at my current level, I couldn’t figure out what was happening.
I thought he was an extraordinary person just from the fact that he was Baek No-kwang’s acquaintance, but contrary to his easygoing appearance, this CEO was actually an incredibly strong person.
“Part-time job.”
“yes.”
I don’t know what Alba meant, but I was the only person who could be called in this situation, so I answered quickly.
“First order of business. Throw this garbage outside.”
“Old times.”
I quickly dragged the bulky thing out and threw it outside.
Then, my eyes met again with the muscular guy standing at the entrance, but this time he didn’t say anything.
“Thank you for your hard work. Another part-timer will teach you some more work later.”
“Yes. But sir.”
“What?”
“I understand what you have to do, but I’m not feeling well right now. If a customer like that were to do something like that, I don’t think I could subdue him on my own.”
“Let me try to persuade him verbally first. It’s rare to find someone like Randolph who doesn’t even know what he’s doing. If it doesn’t work, call me.”
“What if I’m late?”
“No way. I’ll be right above you.”
“What?”
“okay.”
The president said, pointing upward with his finger.
“This building is mine.”
“The Creator gave us the building above.”
“I guess so. Is there anything else you’re curious about?”
Since his tone made it seem like he was about to put the sleep mask back on, I immediately asked him what I was curious about.
“What is your relationship with the teacher?”
“What is it? It’s just a guest-host relationship.”
“Does that mean… that you, Master, were also a customer here?”
“Yes.”
I was speechless.
The store that Baek No-kwang, the best in the world, used… … Of course, the master often disappeared.
“…What on earth is this place?”
The president, who had been looking straight at me for a moment, opened his mouth at those words.
“It’s a place that only qualified people can use. Sometimes, those who are tired of searching and exploring do something else and run wild… … .”
At this point, even the president shook his head in disbelief.
“Even the minds of those who are worthy of being called gods are being polluted… … As expected, the valley is a disease.”
“What on earth is his qualification?”
“You are not qualified to listen.”
And then he looked at me blankly and smiled.
“Well, it looks like there is some potential, so it could probably be done in a hundred years.”
“… … .”
I asked, narrowing my eyes.
“By the way, what is your name?”
I asked this question because I thought there might be a clue about this man in the petty stories that Baek No-kwang would occasionally babble about.
Then the president responded nonchalantly.
“Didn’t Randolph say that earlier?”
“Huh? Uh… … .”
I asked, recalling what Randolph had said.
“Leaves?”
“Yes.”
“Hey. But still, how can a person’s name be trash?”
“It’s not a common name. But names aren’t that important to me right now.”
“Then do you have a nickname?”
“Nickname?”
I nodded and began to guess the man’s identity.
“You used lightning earlier, so you’re called Thunder King? Your tone of voice is also high-handed, so I think it suits you well.”
Of course, it was just the way he spoke, and his impression and appearance were shabby, so he didn’t look like he was of noble birth.
Then the man chuckled.
“A mere king cannot be my nickname.”
“Isn’t that a name a hundred times cooler than dregs… … .”
“No? Isn’t the dregs 4,000 times cooler?”
“Oh, yes.”
I thought about it again.
Since you seem to be an acquaintance of the teacher, I’ll give you a nickname that fits your sentiments a bit better.
Luckily, I have a great sense of naming, so even at moments like this, cool nicknames would spring up like a spring.
“Then how about Byeokryukwang? Or Noechonje? Urekong? Or Noeseong? Surprisingly, Lightning Bolt?”
As I saw the president’s expression getting worse and worse, I quickly finished it.
“Or just simply Thunder Lord?”
Then the president’s expression changed.
The oppressive feeling he had shown until now disappeared, and his face changed into a somewhat absent-minded, blank expression.
Strangely, the face that was revealed the moment his expression relaxed looked calm, which did not match his personality.
Suddenly, this thought occurred to me.
This guy really has a bad face.
“Brain zone… Brain zone. Hehe. Hehehe… Keuhahaha… … .”
Then this time he bursts out laughing like a crazy person.
It was difficult to even ask why he was laughing.
The laughter shook the surroundings as if it had some strange power, and it really felt like thunder and lightning were striking from all directions.
Surprisingly, customers using the PC room did not react much.
The president was proof that the author often committed eccentric acts.
“What a name, it’s not bad.”
“Then should I call it Brain Zone?”
“No. That name no longer belongs to this body.”
“… … .”
“Names aren’t important in our relationship anyway, Alba. Just call me boss.”
“Um… Okay. But I guess I should introduce myself separately.”
Because I didn’t want to be called a part-timer, I forced myself to introduce myself.
“I’m Luan Badnicker.”
“Oh. It’s Lucy.”
“Lou isn’t my last name.”
As I tried to give a somewhat familiar response, the boss spoke with an annoyed expression.
“I know. I’m joking. I’m serious. You’re a boring guy. You don’t have a lover, do you?”
“Suddenly? Not really.”
“Whew… This is truly heartbreaking. Is this the curse of ‘Lu’? A curse that is passed down across world lines. The power of a name is truly terrifying.”
As he said that, the president looked really gloomy, so I thought to myself.
I expected it, but he’s seriously crazy…
“Anyway, Albaya.”
“yep.”
“Welcome to the Pantheon. Let’s work hard for a week.”
…Pantheon?
Where have I heard that name?
I frowned for a moment and searched through the locker in my head, then I found the answer.
─… I will wait at the Pantheon. I would appreciate it if you could tell me this.
The owner of the voice was Seren.
In the punishment cell, while playing tag with Tangtata… … .
This guy gave me some advice through the surveillance room, and left me these words.
I couldn’t help but ask again as I looked at the man in front of me.
“What on earth is this place?”
The president of Pantheon smirked.
