An SSS Level Villain Became My Girlfriend chapter 2

2 – Code Name Handler

Love.

A bright and lively word that doesn’t match the serious atmosphere at all.

I wondered if it held the same kind of feelings that I have now.

Director Lee Itaeseok was also silent, without responding for a moment.

[Love… Did you say?]

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[Yes, love. When a man and a woman flirt.]

Breaking the momentary silence, when Director Lee Itaeseok asked, Louis firmly drove the nail in.

For someone who walks as an unstoppable calamity, to simply want to try dating is quite surprising.

A singleton asking a friend to introduce them to someone because they have no romantic prospects around them…

“Hmm?”

And a new question arises from there.

Then why am I being kidnapped by National Intelligence Service agents?

Is it because I watched the video of Luina’s ridiculous request to try dating?

[Do you have a reason for such a request?]

[Didn’t I say when I got caught? I’m tired of doing whatever I want and breaking everything. I just want to experience the ordinary dating that everyone else does.]

[I’m sorry, but you are not an ordinary person. I cannot release you for such a request.]

“Team leader. Do you really think I can’t escape from this toy?”

Bound by numerous chains, a metal coffin lifted into the air sways from side to side.

Like a butterfly trying to tear through a net, it felt like Luina’s arm and leg would pop out of the coffin any moment.

“If I set my mind to it, I could escape from here in less than 3 minutes. You don’t want unnecessary trouble, right, team leader? So, grant my request. Hmm?”

The apex of the food chain.

The leisure and subtle threat that only a powerful being capable of transcending dimensions can display.

In response to Luina’s words, Team Leader Lee Tae-seok let out a groan, “Ugh.”

“If you’re that worried, it’s okay to assign a strong hero who can handle me. Oh, and if possible, make it a half-and-half man!”

Even though the OK sign hasn’t been given yet, Luina was already listing her demands one after another.

“Above all, it would be nice if they weren’t easily broken by my abilities. hehehe.”

“…I’ll look into it. Your dating partner.”

Luina’s words, accompanied by a sly smile but filled with cruelty, were relentless.

And the heavy response from Team Leader Lee Itaeseok, agreeing to the request.

With that, the low-quality video came to an end.

What followed was a deep silence.

I couldn’t even grasp what to say in this situation.

“Do you understand the content clearly?”

“Yes? Oh, yes. Yes.”

Once again, I instinctively straightened up at Team Leader Lee Itaeseok’s brusque remark.

It felt like a typical occupational hazard of a civil servant.

“We will commence the operation today at 1830 hours. If you have any questions, feel free to ask now.”

Clasping my hands into fists, I faced Team Leader Lee Itaeseok’s sharp gaze, waiting for my question.

There are more than one or two things I want to talk about right now.

I couldn’t speak while looking at his frustrated yet not-so-frustrated expression.

But I have to speak.

I can’t just remain ignorant like this.

Be brave, Jo Seonghoon!!

“Why did you show me… Luina’s video? And what do you mean by operation…? I’m just a mere civil servant of Hero Management Bureau…”

I mustered the courage, but still, my words trailed off in the end.

Nevertheless, I managed to ask the questions I wanted to bring up in my mind.

After finishing my question, I let out a small sigh.

“Just a mere civil servant of Hero Management Bureau. Ah, my apologies.”

Team Leader Lee Tae-seok gave a light cough and looked at me with piercing eyes once again.

“Jo Sung-hoon, graduate of the National Hero Training Academy’s 13th class. We need your abilities.”

“………….”

A faded title from the past.

In response to Team Leader Lee Tae-seok, a graduate of the Academy, uttering those words, my body involuntarily twitched.

From the beginning, he knew my background as an agent of the National Intelligence Service.

But the problem was that he brought up the Academy in this situation.

Right after watching the absurd video that captured Luina’s ridiculous demands, he reminded me that I was a graduate of the Hero Academy?

It was impossible not to suspect the purpose behind Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s words.

“No way….”

“The mission at hand, ‘Monster Taming,’ requires your expertise, Mr. Jo Sung-hoon.”

As expected, I tightly sealed my lips.

Until now, I had led a distant life that seemed close to being a hero, never directly confronting villains.

But suddenly, years after graduating from the Academy, they wanted me to face an SSS-class villain?

And not just for any grand purpose…

“Are you telling me to become Luina’s lover?”

“That is correct.”

“Well, even though I am a graduate of the Academy, I don’t have any official certifications, let alone any experience in facing villains….”

“It doesn’t matter. Mr. Jo Sung-hoon’s role is to tame monsters. There is no need for you to fight.”

“No, no, no. The problem isn’t the fight!!”

Unintentionally, I raised my voice and shifted in my seat.

Yet, Team Leader Lee Tae-seok didn’t even bat an eyebrow.

The gaze of the black-suited members inside the van was constantly fixed on me.

I discreetly glanced around and sat back down.

“What you’re saying, Team Leader, is that I should neutralize Luina with my abilities and also act as her lover, right?”

“That’s correct. Only your abilities can stop Luina’s abilities.”

“But isn’t that just a theory?”

“…Yes.”

Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s gaze flickered to the side.

As expected…

No matter how much I claim that my ability can nullify other abilities.

I had never tested if I could block powers beyond Luina’s absolute destructive capabilities.

In other words, one wrong move and I could end up dead.

“…I can’t do it.”

“This is a national crisis. If Luina escapes like this, it will result in significant damage.”

The Crisis Management Team.

I felt like I already knew why this team, dedicated to supporting Team Leader Lee Tae-seok, had such a grandiose name.

But a national crisis or whatever.

Right now, I look like I’m about to die. Can I just let this slide?

I bit my lower lip and turned my head.

“Mr. Jo Sung-hoon.”

“No matter what, I can’t do what I can’t do…!”

Swoosh.

Something hard and square was pointed at my forehead.

I barely managed to shift my trembling gaze to Team Leader Lee Tae-seok.

“As I mentioned before, this is not a request or a suggestion. It’s an executive order.”

Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s expression remained rugged and chilling as he aimed the gun at my head.

“Above all, this operation is the most crucial mission to safeguard the safety of this country and even the world, with your life as collateral. Naturally, Mr. Jo Sung-hoon will receive a suitable reward for this.”

Team Leader Jo Sung-hoon gestured to the agent sitting next to him.

Soon, he took out a large attache case from the back seat of the van.

The case opened wide before my eyes.

It was filled with tightly packed bundles of 50,000 won bills.

And there was a small card-like item placed on top of them.

“This is not a bribe. It’s the salary that will be paid to Mr. Jo Sung-hoon every month.”

“Salary!?”

Even a rough estimate made it look like a hefty sum, easily exceeding 10 million won.

My current monthly salary as a public official is just under 3 million won.

The atmosphere was so intense that my eyes widened.

“And one more thing. Mr. Jo Sung-hoon is now officially recognized as a national hero,” the announcement said.

Sure enough, what lay on top of the pile was the hero certification that I had wanted so desperately during my academy days.

Trembling, I held up the certification in my hands.

The word ‘Handler’ was engraved as the hero name.

“You are now officially Code Name Handler. Thank you and good luck, Handler.”

“Handler…”

A trainer who tames the monsters of destruction.

The name ‘Handler’ was a fitting title for the situation I found myself in.

Not only did I receive a substantial sum of money, but I also finally obtained the hero certification I had longed for.

Gradually, the fear of impending doom in my heart was being replaced by material prosperity.

As I tightly held the certification in my hands,

Team Leader Lee Tae-seok’s gun was removed from my head.

“I apologize for the rudeness.”

“Oh, no. If I have to die anyway, I’d rather this be it.”

“If, by any chance, Handler dies in this mission, we have plans to provide appropriate compensation to your family. We will fully support your younger sister’s future education expenses as well, as she is still a high school student.”

“hahahahaha…”

Indeed, it was the National Intelligence Service…

It seemed that they knew not only about me but also about my family’s personal information.

A little while later, the vehicle came to a smooth stop.

I couldn’t tell why we had stopped because of the blackout curtains drawn in all directions.

“Team leader. We have entered the 1816 microphone zone.”

A man’s voice came from the driver’s seat blocked by a partition.

The vehicle started moving again.

“Team leader. Come to think of it, there’s something I’ve been wanting to ask you for a while.”

“Yes. Go ahead and ask.”

“Where are we heading right now?”

In response to my question, Team Leader Lee Tae-seok put on the sunglasses he had tucked into the front pocket of his jacket.

His mouth, now hidden from view again, soon opened.

“We are heading to where your girlfriend is. You will be able to contact her directly, so be prepared.”

“……….What?”

No way…

The operation start time is 6:30, and it’s just 16 minutes past…

Does that mean I’ll meet Luina in 14 minutes…?