65 – Damcheon
Restrictions on hero equipment have been lifted.
Sensory synchronizing devices were just the beginning, and after that news broke that new devices would continue to appear.
Of course, not all equipment is allowed at once.
This is limited to equipment that has been recognized for its stability.
The government announced that it would conduct a beta test based on the achievements, reputation, and superpowers of heroes.
There was also a hopeful speculation that this would improve the ability of heroes to perform their duties and make citizens safer.
The equipment announced this time was a Taser gun for those with lightning powers.
A Lightning ability is one of those abilities that are strictly controlled for the use of Lightning ability except when catching monsters.
Especially when catching a villain, you can only use the lightning ability in a situation where physical contact has been made.
So, it has often been said that if the villain is a person with body strengthening ability, it is very dangerous, but now it seems that improvement will be made.
There are not so many heroes with lightning abilities because of ability control and social restrictions.
So there was a story about selecting and selecting talented people after observing the time of the week.
On the Internet, discussions have already begun about who will be chosen as beta testers.
ㅡ We don’t have names!
I don’t think so.
Because I’m known for having 3 multiple abilities.
ㅡ I want to be an innovator in everything!
You’ve gotten bigger again, you bastard….
Anyway, it was the moment when I thought that this would make society even safer.
Who really wants to be a beta tester?
It’s not going to be me anyway, but I felt a little excited about it.
A week passed just like that.
ㅡ Huh.
“Um.”
A list of beta testers targeting electric powers has been released.
And to my surprise, the name of a hero I’ve heard often recently was written there.
Flash.
A hero who has the ability to accelerate and became famous for rescuing people from fires.
Recently, he is a hero whose reputation has suffered greatly due to the controversy over cowardice and the monster in the form of a suit.
Looking at the hero registration number, it doesn’t seem to be another hero with the same name.
ㅡ Why is this human included here?
“I must have become a man with multiple abilities.”
ㅡ It’s strange. People who awaken to psychic powers are common, but isn’t it too unnatural for so many people to awaken to revenge?
“… Do you think so too?”
No matter how much I think about it, it feels strange.
When I think of Flash, I think of the now retired snake, Yongsu.
Maybe?
ㅡ You need to be careful.
“Sure.”
No matter how much I thought about it, I felt a little suspicious.
I searched for other heroes just in case.
But all the other heroes seem to be heroes with lightning abilities.
Only Flash was the only recently awakened psychic here.
I felt like I could feel the man’s shadow somehow.
I looked for information on how heroes participate in beta testing.
However, I couldn’t get any information on the Internet, as if even that was handled quite severely.
ㅡ It’s been a long time since I’ve worked overtime.
Grid brought up the idea of spying in preparation for an unexpected situation.
I decided to follow Grid’s words since I was a sleepless body anyway.
Unexpectedly, the undercover work began.
***
How shallow a human being is.
The society and people he risked his life to protect were too naive.
Looking at the result of being selected as a beta tester, Flash thought that way.
“In the end, is it an ability?”
I met the only person in the world who could understand me.
The person brought up a story about how unfair the world is.
From the moment this earth was born in the beginning and intelligence dwelled in mankind, it is said that mankind has built up a history of class struggle.
It was lineage at the time of ancient civilization, and as it passed through the Middle Ages and into modern times, the class became centered on capital.
And in modern times, even supernatural powers were created, and classes were divided again with those superpowers.
It was a story that people under the sky are equal, but the world where they are treated differently even though they have the same psychic powers is so unfair.
At first, I thought it was something strange, but when I thought about it, it was plausible.
Whether Flash himself or any other hero, he is the same hero.
However, someone is lucky enough to become a multi-talented individual, and he himself is an accelerator that is not very helpful in defeating monsters.
If this isn’t unfair, what’s unfair?
The man said he wanted to change the current society.
He said he wanted to create a fair society for everyone.
The idea was that if all heroes awakened to similar psychic powers, wouldn’t it be easier to defeat the monsters that threaten the Earth?
What would happen if all heroes opened their eyes to strong psychic powers?
At that question, Flash couldn’t think of anything and kept his mouth shut.
Then the man brought up the word that when such a society came, a human like Flash would receive a fair evaluation.
Fair evaluation.
A hero with the right values who devotes himself to others like Flash gets a proper evaluation.
Those words made Flash’s heart ache so much.
So Flash decided to jump on her man-made blueprints.
Flash caressed the bracelet worn on his right arm.
The man said it was a device that awakens new psychic powers by analyzing waves of psychic people.
It is a device that is undergoing beta testing by an in-house company, and the explanation that Flash became the tester was a bonus.
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At first, she thought it was long, but she soon found out that the words of her man were the truth.
Because I got a new psychic power called lightning ability.
Flash has been on a winning streak ever since he gained his blitz abilities.
With both acceleration and lightning abilities, it was very easy to catch a body-enhancing villain.
Even a D-class monster was just a big target in front of the lightning ability.
Flash was obsessed with public opinion updated in real time.
And finally, I was selected as a person to participate in the beta test targeting electricians.
The world is paying attention to you.
Now we are returning to a proper society.
As the man said, I will be the first step.
Flash’s heart grew more and more excited at that thought.
“This equipment is a new taser gun for electricians.”
The item brought by the person who appeared to be a researcher was equipment that could be attached to the gauntlet part of the hero suit.
Unlike other Taser guns, he explained that it would be much more practical since the power of electric power can be adjusted freely.
“This device is equipped with a safety device that allows electricity to flow only to opponents targeted by the wearer. It is effective even in crowded street battles.”
I see.
Flash froze as he tried to put his gear on his right arm.
“What are you doing?”
“Oh, no, nothing.”
The bracelet I was wearing just now disappeared.
You said it was an important piece of equipment… Are you sure you were wearing it until just now?
Flash looked around in bewilderment, then came to his senses and exhaled.
It would have been a big deal if I was excluded because I had mental instability.
Flash listened to the researcher’s explanation about what he had to do.
And I left the building as it was, leaving a bit of regret behind.
In my head, only thoughts about the bracelet kept disappearing.
What on earth should he say to that person and apologize?
He is the person who made me who I am today….
Flash headed home, apologizing to him and thinking of picking out something to give him.
The flash went out, and the researcher organized the data and headed to the laboratory in the underground shelter where he usually stayed.
Unaware of the fact that an uninvited guest was clinging to his body.
***
When he started monitoring the flash, he realized that the flash was heading to an unexpected place.
I saw the Flash heading straight ahead.
I felt that the food menu and hobbies were quite unique for a simple person.
ㅡ He looks more sleazy than you, but goes to a bar? This is award winning
You can also enjoy cocktails unexpectedly, right?
ㅡ You know it’s not you either, right?
….
Flash is a well-known hero, so I knew something.
Flash has been interviewed that he apparently drinks soju and beer when he’s having a hard time.
He definitely said he had never been to a bar or club.
He said that’s an interview I did a year ago.
But in that short time, I got a hobby of going to a bar….
Has the flex opened its eyes?
No, it would be more correct to think that this is suspicious.
ㅡ Are you going to go in?
I should go in.
Because there might be something there.
I glanced at the bar where the Flash had left, and then decided to go in and try it.
As soon as I stepped in, I felt like I was about to be eaten by the atmosphere created by the slightly dim lighting.
It was a very different atmosphere from a bar you go to with friends, so it felt like something hardened your body.
ㅡ Leave this to me.
Grid said that and directed me to walk towards the counter.
I followed Grid’s words and sat down at the counter.
“Welcome.”
I felt my body harden even more when the bartender, who exudes a gentle feeling, spoke to me.
ㅡ Don’t be as stiff as a back-body.
This guy?
Ah, listening to Grid’s sarcasm made me feel as if my body was relaxing.
ㅡ Gin and tonic can be made by anyone, but it is a cocktail that reveals its skills. A cocktail like golden fried rice.
“Gin and tonic, please.”
“Okay.”
I thought I would be able to see the bartender’s brilliant shaking technique, but a simple process followed by filling the cup with ice and filling it with something that looked like alcohol and beverage.
It was a bit disappointing.
ㅡ Listen when I say that anyone can make it.
Ignoring Grid’s sarcasm, I took a gin and tonic in my mouth.
It felt like it had a bit of a high alcohol content, but thanks to the lime scent, it was a clean drink that didn’t feel too strong.
ㅡ That’s a pretty decent skill.
Grid hummed, saying that this place was quite nice.
As I was listening to the sound coming from the record, a scene from a Western movie came to mind.
Because I was so intoxicated, someone sat down next to me, taking two seats away from me.
“Master, with the usual one.”
“Okay.”
It was a voice that suddenly made me feel as if I had heard it somewhere before.
ㅡ It’s him!
With my body stiffened, I only moved my eyes to look at the man sitting next to me.
The man stared at me with a smile on her lips.
“Oops… Aren’t you the hot topic superhero Brave?”
“Badge….”
“I picked it up.”
I tried to jump up from my seat, but the man held out his hand to me to calm down.
“Are you going to attack citizens when there is no evidence? What a scary hero.”
It is as the man said.
There was no evidence that he was the trouble maker.
I sat down again and glared at the man who started drinking the cocktail.
“I hope you don’t stare at me like that. Doesn’t the taste of alcohol go down?”
The man said impatient men are not popular, she said wait.
The man, who lightly emptied the cocktail, put down her glass as if to ask her to speak.
“What is the purpose?”
“Purpose… It’s purpose….”
The man laughed and opened her mouth.