194 – 194. Three Waves (1)
Around the time when An Su-ho had just departed for Seongnam.
Han Yeo-reum had arrived at the 3rd Containment Research Center located in Seongnam, one step ahead of Ahn Su-ho.
The 3rd Containment Lab itself belonged to the government, but half of it was owned by the Hansung Group. From facilities, facilities, and personnel, there was no place that Hansung Group had not reached.
Right now, she was a researcher at the Hansung Group, even though she was the head of the research institute she met a little while ago. Thanks to the number of such personnel in the research center, Han Yeo-reum, the successor of the Hanseong Group, could be treated in her own way, even if it wasn’t to the point of being invincible here.
Even though she can’t openly give orders, she can do a small favor.
“I enjoyed the story, Warden. Then I’ll be on my way, so please take good care of what I said earlier.”
“Yes. Go in carefully.”
In midsummer, after leaving her director’s office, she happily stretched herself as if she had accomplished one thing.
‘I told him in advance, so he won’t be treated unfairly.’
That statement was about Ahn Soo-ho.
The parasitic monster that Ahn Su-ho harbors is not as dangerous as the media is clamoring for, and he has perfect control over the parasitic monster. So, I ask you not to treat me too harshly.
This was a midsummer kind of service given to Ahn Su-ho. It was quite strange that she, who considered her own time as her gold, deliberately came to her Seongnam research center, which had nothing to do with her work, but Han Yeo-reum just harbored such goodwill towards Ahn Su-ho. As a transaction partner and business relationship.
Just.
“If you’re waiting outside, just come in with me.”
Unlike her older sister Han Yeo-reum, who drew a clear line in her feelings for An Su-ho, her younger sister Han-gyeol had complex and subtle feelings for An Su-ho. At Midsummer’s words, Midwinter shook her head and answered.
“Okay. I hate uncomfortable seats like that.”
“You can become an entrepreneur only when you get used to a position like this. Our winter is still young.”
“… ….”
Midwinter glared at Midsummer with a dissatisfied expression. That line of sight drew a smile on Midsummer’s lips.
She couldn’t believe that a child who couldn’t even make eye contact with hers properly until recently had such a rebellious look. It was quite an interesting change from the midsummer perspective. And Midsummer was well aware of who the change had come from.
“But, well, I don’t hate that kind of childlike thing. See now A kid in the middle of final exams rushed all the way to Seongnam because he was worried about that person. It’s fresh and nice, really.”
“I-I’m not worried?!”
Midwinter shouted in a huff at the words of her older sister, who smiled at her as if she were teasing her child.
“What are you worried about! I just came to see your face. He, she received help from him in many ways. I never got to see her while I was at my sister’s villa. I wonder if she’s doing well. I have something else to say…….”
If that’s not a concern, then what? Midsummer managed to swallow her words as they reached her throat. No matter how much fun teasing your little brother is, if you stimulate a self-respecting child too much, you will get tired.
“But what can I say? Should I say thank you for helping me all this time?”
“There is that, but it is not the point.”
“Then?”
“You know what I asked you to tell your sister the other day. I was embarrassed at the time, so I asked my sister, but she thought it would be better to tell her directly.”
“Aha.”
At that, Han Yeoreum nodded her head and smiled happily.
“Come to think of it, tomorrow is the last ranking match of the first semester, right? The other person is number one in your grade.”
As the saying goes, Midwinter and Ryu Tae-hyun’s last ranking match was already approaching tomorrow. Ryu Tae-hyun has accumulated points so far, so this one result alone won’t change the grade rankings, but it was definitely meaningful to finish the last semester with a victory.
Especially for mid-winter, who had only hoped to win against Ryu Tae-hyeon.
“‘Let’s see. Because I really will win this time.’ Well, with that being said, I have no choice but to win because I think I would be embarrassed if I lost. So you came to see him in person? I want to strengthen my will.”
At Midsummer’s guess, Midwinter kept her mouth shut and turned her head away. Han Yeo-reum guessed that her younger brother was embarrassed by that reaction. And she was right to be shy.
Just.
It was not only to reveal her aspirations and to solidify her will that Midgeoreum came such a long way to meet Ahn Soo-ho.
‘Don’t think too negatively. Midwinter students are strong. Next time, I’m sure we’ll win.’
In the middle of winter, the words of encouragement I heard from Ahn Su-ho passed by.
Since the first time I asked him to fight in preparation for her ranking match, Ahn Su-ho has encouraged and supported her in the middle of the winter. And that encouragement and support was of great help to Midwyer without knowing it. Ahn Su-ho must have played a significant role in helping her rise above her setbacks.
That’s why.
At this moment with the ranking match tomorrow, Midwinter wanted to hear Suho Ahn’s encouragement once again. There was no particular logical reason, but I felt like I could win against Ryu Tae-hyun this time if he encouraged me again.
Even Midwinter himself couldn’t figure out why he felt that way.
***
– Woo woo woo woo.
The convoy was speeding down the highway to Seongnam. Ahn Su-ho was uncomfortable with the awkward atmosphere in the luggage compartment.
He thought as he looked around at the special task force members who were immobilized like stone statues.
‘How can you not say a word even though you’re on a mission?’
About 30 minutes after the convoy departed. Ahn Su-ho tried his best to break the awkward silence flowing inside the container, but the special task force members did not respond. However, they had the experience of having 3 platoons destroyed by Sylvie earlier, so it was possible that their vigilance reached the limit.
Anyway.
According to such circumstances, the only sounds inside the container were the noise of vehicles leaking from outside and the voice of Jung Ji-min, who occasionally radioed. Ahn Soo-ho leaned his head on the back of the restraint chair, thinking that he would rather sleep.
At that time.
“Hey.”
At the thick voice he heard from the side, Suho Ahn thought for a moment that he was hearing hallucinations. I couldn’t believe that the special task force member, who hadn’t moved for nearly an hour, spoke to me first.
“Do you remember my face?”
“Yes?”
And the ensuing question made Ahn Su-ho even more embarrassed.
Do you remember your face? Where did we meet?
Ahn Soo-ho looked at the face of the special task force member who spoke earnestly, but it was not the face he remembered. Even if the two of them met in Neverland that day in the first place, it wasn’t a leisurely atmosphere to the extent that Ahn Soo-ho and the special task force members looked at each other’s faces and remembered them.
“Sorry. I was not in a good mood at the time, so I don’t remember well…….”
“Then do you remember this psychic power?”
-Pajijijik!
Immediately after the words were over, bright yellow lightning flashed from the special task force’s feet. It was only then that Ahn Su-ho was able to remember who the special agent in front of her was.
‘He’s the one who fought really well against the runaway Sylvie.’
Silver is a highly conductive metal. And, of course, silver in the beginning was a completely different material from actual silver, but there were quite a few similarities in its physical properties. As a result, electricity was one of Silbi’s biggest weaknesses, and thanks to this, Shin Jae-ho, a special task force member who spoke to Ahn Soo-ho, was able to push Silbi with that superpower.
“I remember seeing the psychic powers. I left a strong impression because of his splendid ability.”
“Because lightning-type superpowers are very rare. Among them, it’s even rarer that output like mine comes out.”
“Yes…… That’s right.”
“But it’s strange.”
In the midst of Ahn Su-ho feeling awkward at the sudden start of self-promotion, Shin Jae-ho continued.
“I then attacked at full power to kill the monster. While somewhat disregarding the safety of those inside. But you were alive and well without a single wound. On paper, he’s just an E-class superhuman.”
Shin Jae-ho slipped Ahn Su-ho with suspicious eyes. The fact that Ahn Su-ho was much stronger than the specifications on paper had nothing to do with this situation.
However, Shin Jae-ho had been wary of Ahn Soo-ho ever since that day, and he could not easily overlook even the slightest questionable part.
“Furthermore, it’s amazing that he survived intact even after being parasitized by that monster with the body of an E-class superman. All normal parasitic monsters put a considerable burden on their hosts. You act as if you have no burden whatsoever.”
“That’s it… ….”
“That means you have a secret. Or maybe the parasitic monster has a secret or something. Well, either way, it will be revealed in the lab anyway.”
Ahn Soo-ho broke into a cold sweat as he received that gaze, which was a strange mixture of hostility and doubt.
In fact, the answers to Shin Jae-ho’s questions were all simple. The reason why Ahn Su-ho was able to withstand his attack was because, in addition to Sylvie’s defense power, Ahn Su-ho at the time was as strong as an A-class superhuman thanks to Kang Ha-neul’s skill, and the reason why Sylvie didn’t put any strain on An Su-ho’s body was that she had all the mana necessary for action. It was because they were making up for it through Talisman.
However, it was something that neither of them could openly say to Shin Jae-ho. Because of this, Ahn Soo-ho could not explain anything about Shin Jae-ho’s suspicions.
At that time.
“The reason there is a difference between Ahn Su-ho’s superhuman level and actual strength is that the superhuman level on paper has not been updated.”
At the words of Inspector Jung Ji-min, Shin Jae-ho turned to her.
“Updated…… You mean?”
“Yes. The last time Ahn Su-ho’s superhuman level was measured was during a regular inspection two years ago when he was in the military. At that time, he must have been an E-class superman, but after that, he must have grown rapidly and become as strong as he is now.”
“At the current level…… ?”
“First of all, according to the police investigation, it is estimated to be Class A.”
Jaeho Shin frowned as if he couldn’t understand Jung Ji-min’s words.
“E-class superhuman grows to A-class in 2 years? Is that possible?”
“I know it’s close to impossible. But that’s true. Most of the members of the Dawn that Mr. Ahn Su-ho fought in Neverland were estimated to be A-rank or higher, and as a result of the investigation, there were records of secretly participating in overranking dungeon raids with unofficial expedients.”
“How to do that-“
“The guild may have hidden it, but if the police investigate, everything will come out. By the way, Suho Ahn, even if you don’t know what happened in Neverland, it’s clearly illegal to participate in raids. Ahn Su-ho doesn’t have a hunter’s license.”
“Ahahahaha… ….”
Ahn Su-ho laughed awkwardly and evaded it, and Jung Ji-min added, “Don’t worry.” The police have no intention of digging into the matter now, and even if they are punished in the first place, it will be the guild that organized the attack, not An Su-ho.
“Anyway. If Mr. Ahn Su-ho is an A-class superman, most of the parts that Daewon-nim thinks are suspicious will be explained. So you don’t have to be so vigilant.”
At Jung Ji-min’s words, Shin Jae-ho nodded his head with a reluctant face. Even if it is different from the truth, it was true that Jeong Ji-min’s logic could explain the phenomenon.
“…… If that’s true, great. What the hell did you do to go from E-class to A-class in two years-“
– Chiiik. Multiple trucks approaching from the rear. The safety distance is not observed and they follow closely. It looks like they want to overtake our formation. What should I do?
The radio resonated as if Shin Jae-ho had stopped talking.
– Chiiik. How can truck drivers in our country be impatient for a day or two? Let’s just get out of the way to pass quickly. Keep the formation intact and move to the left. Clear the freight lane on the right.
– OK.
As soon as the radio went off, the entire procession of vehicles, including Ahn Su-ho’s truck, began to move to the left. In response, Jung Ji-min muttered with a dissatisfied face.
“Occupying lanes has already been cooperated with, so you don’t have to step out of the way… ….”
Jeong Ji-min was displeased with his superior’s decision to disrupt the formation because of a private vehicle. In the meantime, the trucks that had caught up behind them overtook the procession, shaking the road.
– Chii Ik. Check for overtaking trucks. I will return it to its original location.
– Chiiik. For a moment. There are still two trucks in the rear. Only two out of four trucks passed. All are trucks from the same logistics company.
“Truly. If you empty it, it will pass quickly.
-Kiyiyiyiik!!!!!!!!!!
“Kyaat!?”
The moment Jung Ji-min spit out the sound of bolmen, the truck they were riding in made a loud roar and braked suddenly. Right after that, the sound of a crash resounding here and there and the dull impact felt on the car body.
– Chiiik. Red raid! Red raid! After the two overtaken trucks stopped suddenly, many behemoths appeared in the luggage compartment! All of them are armed with helmets covering their faces!
The faces of those inside the container instantly froze at the radio that rang right after. Jung Ji-min and the special task force headed to the entrance of the Burinake container.
“I will go too-“
“Ahn Su-ho, stay there! You can’t come out until we figure out the situation!”
After saying that, Jeong Ji-min kicked out the container door.
The scenery unfolding in front of her immediately afterward is truly heartbreaking.
Police personnel were getting out and checking the situation between the vehicles that were tangled here and there due to a series of collisions.
And four heavy logistics trucks blocking both ends of the highway as if to surround them.
Jung Ji-min chewed his lips as he watched dozens of enemies descending inside.
‘I hoped that this would not happen if possible. All in all, the opponents are those guys…….’
Jung Ji-min’s eyes turned to the armbands on the enemies’ right arms. A white halo pattern embroidered on a blue background. Among the Korean police, there will be no one who does not know what it means.
“The Dawning…”
Jung Ji-min gently put his finger on the trigger of his rifle.