Harley’s Modern Diary (1)
Contrary to expectations, I was able to finish my first schedule at the broadcasting station without any major trouble.
Actually, it wasn’t that strange.
It might be okay on the Internet, where complete anonymity and safety are guaranteed, but it is difficult to openly express malicious intent when meeting someone face to face.
‘And that’s in front of someone who has the power to harm you at any time.’
It’s a world that’s accustomed to violence, to the point where even if the capital is devastated by a large-scale terrorist attack, most stores are open for business as usual the next day.
Although they have recently been moving towards a more moderate course, vampires are still predators.
If you were to make the other person angry by picking a fight and get hit, a disaster could occur, so it was natural for the other person to come out cautiously.
“Of course, sometimes there are friends who are so scared that they lose their minds.”
“Ugh···!”
The broadcasting station’s underground parking lot.
Harley looked down at the man struggling with his face caught in her grip, then scratched the back of her head with her other hand.
The man who was caught repeatedly grabbed his arm, scratched him, and kicked him, but he did not move an inch.
Just add a little bit of force to your fingers to make your opponent docile.
“Hmm, I kind of expected it to turn out like this.”
It was now a few days since Licorice had begun its full-scale activities.
There were no special incidents during that time.
All I did was commute to various broadcasting stations and show my face repeatedly, just like the purpose of the idol project.
‘Because in order to become intimate, you have to start by becoming familiar with each other.’
Since they were a group that was such a hot topic, there was no need to worry about recruiting them.
Rather, it was more troublesome to weed out the malicious intent hidden in the flood of proposals.
Wouldn’t it be difficult if you worked with someone who had an ulterior motive and then got edited by the devil?
To some extent, we were able to select those by investigating the person in charge of the program and those around him···.
It was inevitable that it was difficult to know in advance what low-level staff were doing, like now.
“Well, that’s true, no matter what. I never thought you’d try to plant a bomb in a car.”
It’s a special magic bomb with a concealment function and a firepower enhancement spell.
Harley looked at the passed out man with strange eyes.
No matter how you look at it, he wasn’t an Awakened One.
I’m just a staff member who does all sorts of odd jobs at this broadcasting station.
He didn’t seem like the type of person who would normally obtain a bomb or otherworldly artifact like this.
‘I guess we need to have a serious conversation.’
Since ancient times, conversation has been the best way to resolve misunderstandings and resolve issues amicably.
Of course, even if you do that, there will be limits to what you can find out.
I didn’t think this guy, who seemed to be nothing but being used, would have much information.
‘Well, that can’t be helped. We have no choice but to calmly look into it one by one.’
If I didn’t know, I wouldn’t know, but once I sensed the danger, I couldn’t just sit still.
It meant that there was an enemy hiding somewhere with the ability to obtain such items, targeting them.
‘Maybe the Buncheonhoe guys are starting to get a feel for things.’
Harley roughly threw the subdued man into the car and turned back to where the idols in charge were filming.
‘I guess we need to expand our intelligence organization a bit more. I think it would be a good idea to have people with special abilities in that field, like Andrew Weaver. Where do people like that fall from the sky?’
Although it is said that the blood alliance rules the nights of Korea, strictly speaking, it is only a metaphorical expression of the greatest shadowy force.
This is a country that is clearly a democracy, and it is one of the major powers with intact government control.
‘I guess I’ll have to work with Andrew a bit more. He’d probably like to work with people in the same industry. I’ll have to somehow expand the staff first, and then…’
Harley’s footsteps, which had been walking with such a plan for the future, stopped.
At the same time, a sharp sense began to focus on one point.
His brows, hidden behind his sunglasses, furrowed.
“What the heck?”
A hollow laugh escaped his lips.
What the heck happened while I was away for a moment?
He strode forward, cracking his wrists.
I guess I’ll have to do some errands today.
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A variety show filming site with a chilly atmosphere.
However, the staff of the broadcasting station, as well as the PD who was the captain of this place, could not say anything and could only stamp their feet and look at the center of the commotion.
“Tsk, anyway, who would call them monsters? Why are you talking back with your eyes wide open?”
“It’s funny. Just today, I don’t know how many people these minions have eaten, but they’re still blatantly walking around the broadcasting station.”
“Kyahahaha! Doesn’t that mean they have a lot of connections? This might actually get us buried in the entertainment industry?”
“Huh, then all we have to do is emigrate to another place. A country that is controlled by vampires is something we don’t want.”
“Oh, then I should seriously consider immigrating too.”
It had to be that way.
Those five men and women who suddenly barged in and froze the set were people with that much power and authority.
‘Celebrities that are usually hard to see all at once!’
If it weren’t for the bad news, I would have tried to ask for a job.
However, the PD and other staff members could only hold their breath and watch the situation as if something were not happening.
It wasn’t just about saving his body for the sake of the other person’s reputation, but for a more practical reason.
“Oh my? What are you going to do if I stare at you? Why? Should we have a go at it?”
The woman at the front of them frowned and poked the forehead of Yunseol, the leader of Licorice.
Even though he already knew that his opponent was a vampire, he showed no sign of hesitation in his attitude.
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“······.”
The members of Licorice, including Yunseol, just kept their mouths shut.
It wasn’t about being strong and holding back so as not to make a fuss.
Because I knew.
Even if they resisted with all their heart, they wouldn’t be able to defeat even one of those women in the lead.
‘Sword Hee Cheon Seol-hyang···.’
Actress Cheon Seol-hyang, who worked as a guardian hunting mines in the early days of the Great Cataclysm, retired due to an unexpected accident, and then turned to the entertainment industry, rising to the top.
He was a returnee who had reached the level 6 Sword Master, which was the limit of humans, and was much stronger than Yunseol who had reached level 6 thanks to the grace of the Lord.
The emergence of returnees had a significant impact on all walks of life, and the entertainment industry was no exception.
Lycoris became a hot topic simply because she declared her entry into the entertainment industry as a vampire with a frame called Mine.
The number of awakened people who have already entered and established themselves in this industry worldwide is by no means small.
Among them, Cheon Seol-hyang was a representative figure who had been active in the entertainment industry for over ten years.
In addition to her beautiful appearance and outstanding acting skills, she has overwhelming action skills that don’t require CG or wires.
And Kang Ja, who had risen to the ranks of the best actresses in South Korea based on her former Guardian title, was openly showing hostility.
‘That’s not all. Everyone over there is above Yunseol Unnie… We can’t fight them.’
Inahee Lee, standing at the back of the group, bit her lips.
I was filled with anger at the fact that my eldest sister, who was always the one standing in front to protect the members, was enduring all the humiliation and yet she couldn’t do anything about it.
‘I knew it. I knew I’d be treated like this···.’
No matter how successful their debut song was, that alone wouldn’t have changed people’s perception of vampires.
This project was created in the first place to overcome that difficulty.
I was fully prepared to face such a hostile reaction.
“It’s so unpleasant, why don’t you stop polluting the air and disappear from this world? I’d be more grateful if you just died…”
“······.”
The face of Jin So-ran, who had taken care of her like an older sister since she was in the moderate crew, came to mind.
Along with this, I also developed a yearning for the ‘world of stars’ that I gradually developed while talking with her.
‘But still I···!’
I had given up for a while.
I thought it was ridiculous to have a celebrity as a vampire.
I blamed myself for being too greedy, having survived until now thanks to my father’s sacrifice.
“I’m also very disappointed in the PD. No matter how thirsty he was for ratings, he brought in Mine too.”
“That, that’s me···.”
“Hmm, I guess I’ll have to talk to the director separately… no, the head of the headquarters.”
“Hey! Hey, actor Cheon!”
It was no joke that she, who worked as an administrative assistant at Heterosis, was the first to apply for this project.
The image of Jin So-ran having fun while carrying out this plan and the members going through hardships together flashed through her mind.
‘How did you get here? Do you think you’ll give up over something like this?’
Memories of the past overlapped with the present reality.
Then, all of a sudden, something snapped in her head.
“Phew.”
That was why.
It was from Inahee Lee’s mouth, who took a deep breath and stepped forward, that the bold words burst out.
“···Ma’am. We have work to do now, right? So, would you mind keeping things brief and leaving now?”
The air froze for a moment.
Those who had been making a lot of noise and picking a fight, the staff who had been watching in the background, and even the members of the same group, Licorice, looked back at her with wide eyes.
“Ah, ma’am… You…!”
The corners of Cheon Seol-hyang’s eyes trembled.
She was able to maintain her youthful appearance thanks to her farming skills, but she was already in her 40s.
That’s why the words I heard from a girl who looked like a middle school student were bound to have an even greater impact.
“That… Nahee? No matter what, you’re my senior….”
“Oh, right? Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue. No, but that’s right, isn’t it? Can’t you see what’s going on around you? Is it all stopped because of you, seniors? If you have any complaints, come see me later after everything is over. How many people have you caused any harm to? Seniors, what’s the price?”
Even though the tone was a bit strange, it was a clear argument to anyone who heard it.
In fact, they had experienced everything in this field, so it was impossible for them not to know how damaging it would be to their reputation for them to come together in a group and cause trouble like this.
However, the reason why they did this was because they judged that doing it this way would be more advantageous to achieving their goal, even if it meant accepting that much damage.
Since I had built up a lot of experience, I was confident that I could cover it up to some extent.
But apart from that···.
“You’re so cheeky.”
Inahee Lee’s throat, which had been opening her mouth without hesitation along with Cheon Seolhyang’s cold voice, got choked up.
Only then did I come to my senses, but the milk was already spilled.
A cold gaze looking down at her, her body stiff.
With him, the surroundings were enveloped in silence as the wind swept through them like frost.
“Oh my, that kid has provoked my sister’s temper.”
“Sister~ Take it easy. No matter what, you can’t kill her, right? It’ll be hard to deal with.”
“Pfft, this is going to be a hassle.”
The world today is different from before the cataclysm.
Although the Ability Management Bureau and the Guardians worked day and night to somehow maintain social order, it was inevitable that many things would change with the times.
One of them is about the conflict that occurs between the Awakened.
There were no monsters on Earth to defeat, no demon lords threatening the world.
In such a situation, it was impossible to simply suppress the use of abilities by those with supernatural powers.
“It seems like you’re only trusting that great Phantom… It seems like you need to teach him a little about how dangerous Hogahowi is.”
The most important thing there was individual power.
The moment you release it indiscriminately and cause harm to civilians, you are branded a villain, but using it as a means of resolving conflicts between each other is not something to be taken lightly.
As long as you don’t kill your opponent or injure them too badly.
‘Since you’re a vampire, you’ll probably have basic regenerative powers.’
Cheon Seol-hyang, who had roughly raised her hand, swung it lightly.
By her standards, of course.
“for a moment···!”
“Hey, me!”
A sharp wind blew.
At the same time that the members of Licorice wrapped their arms around the frozen Nahee and pulled her back, three of them, including Yunseol, the strongest, blocked her path while drawing up their blood magic power.
‘It wasn’t a full-out attack! At least one blow…!’
It was an attack from an opponent who was at least level 7 by vampire standards.
Even if we succeed in stopping it, we won’t be fine.
The moment when an escapist thought crossed my mind, “If things get so messed up, how are we going to film?”
“What the heck, a grown man is doing this just because a child said something right.”
The now familiar man’s cold voice flowed into my ears.
Quaddukduk—
When on earth did it appear? The wide ramp blocked their path.
The man stretched one hand out in front of him, grasping the air, and a crunching sound came from his grasp.
““Chief Ha!””
A large man with slicked-back hair and sunglasses turned around at the sound of his name being called.
Then he looked at them for a moment and nodded calmly.
“Is everyone okay? If you just fix your hair, there won’t be any problems filming.”
“···Chief, are you defeated?”
One of the members blurted out in disbelief at his attitude.
It seems like it’s questionable whether filming is possible in the current situation.
“Hahaha! Well, that’s not wrong. But there’s nothing I can do about it. I have another schedule, so I can’t afford to waste any more time.”
“No, of course the filming was canceled···.”
Harley ignored his protests and turned her gaze forward.
To the five men and women looking at me with frowning faces.
‘Could these people also be in cahoots with the guys who were trying to plant the bomb?’
His eyes scanned the opponent in an instant.
All of the celebrities who returned from overseas are of a certain age.
In other words, this is a generation that has personally experienced the cruelty of the ‘mine’ vampire in one way or another.
These people had a strong sense of justice and were motivated enough to take action.
‘That woman in particular···.’
His gaze turned to the actress standing in front.
Relevant information was quickly organized and transmitted through Hesperon.
‘Cheon Seol-hyang was strong and popular enough to be elected as the next branch manager of Guardian, but…’
He was a person who fell into the trap of a blood alliance that was at its peak a dozen years ago, lost all his unit members, survived alone, and suddenly retired to enter the entertainment industry.
Considering his abilities and connections, he is a difficult opponent to treat lightly.
Of course, Harley didn’t care about such trivial matters.
“···What is your identity? No matter how I look at it, you don’t seem to be a vampire···.”
“Okay, I’m busy so let’s wrap things up quickly! We can do the individual interviews while we’re filming.”
He took off his suit jacket and tossed it to the side, then rolled up the sleeves of his shirt and cracked his neck.
Her pure white teeth, revealed in a bright smile, sparkled dazzlingly under the lights of the filming set.
