85 – Two people who resemble each other (6)
The plan was carried out some time later.
In preparation for any unexpected situation, the Strategic Crisis Response Team issued a special alert and, as before, black suits were always on standby around our villa.
After obtaining Ruina’s unique past history, Ex Machina locked herself in the new safe room and immediately began collecting information.
This is room 402 of our villa.
My house was her new home.
So what happened to Team Leader Jang Se-hee, who didn’t know that Ex-Machina was a secret collaborator?
“I’m pretending to be the boss. “You understand, right?”
“Well, of course. “Acting is just a piece of cake.”
Right now, next to me as I trudge towards my destination.
Team leader Jang Se-hee, wearing the same neat suit as before, was clenching his fists and making a statement.
She is now. She was the president of a new agency.
To be precise, it was such an act, but the company itself was a real company created by the National Intelligence Service.
In their terminology, it is called a paper company.
Anyway. It took a while to create such a clear identity and guarantor.
I could have gone by myself unexpectedly, but I didn’t know what would happen if I did so, so it was a kind of insurance.
“Anyway, I went to look for it, but I wonder if it’s there.”
It was a natural question for Team Leader Jang Se-hee.
“There will be. Surely.”
But we had already confirmed that Masquerade was at her residence through Ex Machina’s tracking technology.
It’s just that she couldn’t tell this information to team leader Jang Se-hee, so only she knows it.
I feel a little bit sorry because it feels like I’m being bullied.
Anyway, this woman is a woman who betrayed her once.
Even now, the tracker and bomb necklace hidden inside the shirt collar clearly proves this.
“Eh… ….”
We soon arrived at the address written by Masquerade.
As expected, Team Leader Jang Se-hee looked at the scene and let out a frustrated voice.
“You live here? “That great hero?”
“If the information you provided is clear.”
“Eh… ….”
In front of us were vast forests and mountains.
This is a remote mountainous area in the northern part of Gyeonggi-do where there is not a single trace of human life.
The address provided by Masquerade clearly pointed to this area.
“Did I wear heels for no reason…?” ….”
Team leader Jang Se-hee looked down at her stilettos and looked disappointed.
She said that the road might be a bit rough, but she didn’t bother to wear shoes with her suit…….
“Then would you like me to give you a piggyback ride?”
“Yes, yes!?”
As soon as he showed his back, team leader Jang Se-hee was startled and waved her hand.
“Ah, no!! “I still don’t want to die!!”
“Die… ? Ah… ….”
Let’s say you carry her.
Then Ruina will notice that my body smells like another woman, and she will immediately try to kill team leader Jang Se-hee.
Team leader Jang Se-hee seemed to have already learned like Pavlov’s dog.
“Then let’s go slowly.”
“Ha… …. Yes.”
I climbed the mountain path step by step, following the slow pace of team leader Jang Se-hee.
“Well, by the way…. Why, why Masquerade…. Trapped in a forest like this…. Am I living….”
Team leader Jang Se-hee asked repeatedly, out of breath.
It seemed like my strength was already doubled due to the heels.
“Well, okay.”
“The money I earned…. Yes, there must be a lot….”
“I’ll just carry you on my back. “I will tell Ruina well.”
“Thank you… ….”
Because I couldn’t just sit still and listen to her panting.
Soon I ended up cheating on Ruina.
With team leader Jang Se-hee in tears behind my back, I could clearly feel the pressure of gravity on my whole body.
“Ugh!”
Ruina is actually not very light.
Team leader Jang Se-hee was tall and, perhaps because she was a secret agent, was much heavier than her.
“Is this in the late 50s?” ….”
“Yes?”
“Oh, no. “Please stick a little closer.”
“Ah, yes.”
Soon after, the weight of Team Leader Jang Se-hee crushed me.
“……… ….”
And now I can barely resist the urge to say one thing.
A low hill in the back, different from Ruina, which has two superior peaks.
It was touching my back now.
“It will move, so please hold on tight.”
“Are you sure I won’t be killed by Ruina?”
“Yes, yes. I won’t kill you. “I won’t kill you.”
“Hi!!?”
I was just joking about the heaviness.
Team Leader Jang Se-hee’s whole body felt cold, and it felt right down to his back and arms.
I thought that for her, her existence as Ruina had become completely PTSD.
* * *
It wasn’t that difficult to find Masquerade’s home in this vast and vast nature.
According to the satellite map, there was only one place with an unnatural vacant lot and a natural waterfall nearby.
The address written by Masquerade also pointed exactly to that place.
So, that is.
“This is the Masquerade’s residence.”
“There is an empty space like this in the mountains… ….”
Team leader Jang Se-hee got off my back and looked around the open space in the flat nature.
This unnatural space was presumed to have been created by Masquerade himself.
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If you look at the photos on the satellite map by year, this vacant lot was created at some point.
And in the corner of the vacant lot, there was a small, shabby house.
Likewise, at some point, it was standing upright.
“I don’t think it’s at home.”
Team leader Jang Se-hee peeked inside the shabby house and reported.
I couldn’t feel any signs of popularity inside the house.
However, there was no indication that he had gone out of the forest.
“Then that’s the only place it is.”
With confidence, he walked from foot to foot.
A little further into the forest.
While we were making our way through Mother Nature, which remained lush and green even though it was now completely winter.
“The sound of water pouring?”
Team leader Jang Se-hee pricked up his ears and looked around.
Well, I have no choice but to fly.
Because there is a waterfall beyond here.
“It’s over there.”
He pointed to the waterfall that appeared soon after.
“Why are you in a waterfall in this weather…” ….”
Team leader Jang Se-hee grabbed her body with both arms and shivered for no reason.
In the direction we looked, he was still wearing his helmet mask and white rider suit.
There was a masked hero sitting on a flat stone beneath the waterfall.
“Hmm! “I was wondering when it would come, and it has finally arrived!”
Masquerade’s noisy voice was heard, easily overcoming the roaring sound of the waterfall.
Soon he relaxed his stance and approached us with brisk steps.
His whole body was dripping with cold water that felt cold just by approaching him.
“Who is this woman?”
“This is the president of our agency.”
“Hoo. Did the president come in person? “I’m sorry about this!”
“Hey, an agency has to be involved in team-up among heroes.”
Immediately, Team Leader Jang Se-hee started acting convincingly.
“In that case, we can just send an official letter to our agency.”
“Well, well, we’re new! “We are collaborating with top heroes like Masquerade, so of course I should come visit!”
“Hmm! Is it! “Then I have nothing to say!”
Even if you do a little research, you will find out that it is an obvious lie, but fortunately Masquerade responded with optimism.
At times like this, I felt fortunate to have that endless personality.
“By the way, Masquerade. “Water is dripping down, aren’t you cold?”
“It’s nothing at this level! “For me, there is nothing else like it!”
“Ahahahaha… ….”
He was truly passionate like an old generation hero.
Although it actually debuted only 4 years ago…….
“It’s no use standing and talking, so let’s go in!”
Thanks to Masquerade’s good deeds, we returned to the clearing again.
“Is it because of training that you created such a large open space?”
“Hmm! Because you have to move your body every day! By the way, how did you know that I created this vacant lot?”
“At a glance, it doesn’t look like it was created naturally… ….”
If it had been created naturally, at least the vacant lot would not have had such a nice circular shape.
Mother Nature is a tomboy who doesn’t know where she will go if left alone.
“Then come in! “I’ll apologize in advance for not treating you poorly!”
“It’s okay…… Hmm?”
A masked hero opens the door of a shabby house that resembles a shack and enters.
I looked at his back and tilted his head.
“Surely water was dripping just a moment ago?”
For some reason, Masquerade, who had just entered the house, was wearing a helmet and suit, all stiff and dry.
There’s no way I dried my clothes without realizing it… ….
“Handler? “Aren’t you going in?”
“Ah, I have to go in.”
Team leader Jang Se-hee didn’t seem to notice even the slightest change in Masquerade.
“What on earth…?” ?”
If I’m really curious later, I’ll have no choice but to ask directly.