The Crazy Villain Regains His Sanity - Chapter 70

Episode 70

“Ha!”

Lee Se-hee, who saw the expert who was to be introduced to Choi Jun-ho a little while ago, felt like she had been in the middle of a war.

Is this really right?

But after talking about it, it seems like it was the right choice.

It was an unprecedented surprise with endless surprises.

I knew that Shinsung Group’s brains were great, but I feel like I got a glimpse of a new side today.

smart!

“yes.”

Lee Se-hee was sitting slumped in a chair, and before she had time to catch her breath, she woke up at the sound of a knock. Baekgunseo was coming inside.

“uncle.”

“It’s not going to happen. “You look tired.”

“But you still have to be polite.”

“As expected, he is our nephew.”

Lee Se-hee got up and brewed Baek Gun-seo’s favorite pu-erh tea. After a while, Lee Se-hee offered tea to Baek Gun-seo and drank tea a second time. If I felt like I was being put on hold just a little while ago, I feel a little better now.

“I met a slightly unusual person earlier.”

“I’m an image expert. “I’m going to introduce you to Junho.”

“Ah, are you trying to manage your public image? “Well, it was too late.”

It was also the reason why the awakened people chose the guild. They intensively managed the image of their main hunters through external image experts, but this aspect was lacking for those affiliated with the government.

“It should have been faster, but it wasn’t easy to choose an expert.”

“That’s the way it is when it comes to personnel management. By the way, you’re helping Junho Choi quite a bit with his work, aren’t you?”

“There are many good things about becoming friends. The Big Bang series is also a result of becoming close to Junho.”

The sales of the Big Bang series were considered the greatest success in the history of Shinsung Group.

To put it mildly, even if you combine all of Lee Se-hee’s achievements so far, it is said that it is not as good as the Big Bang series.

This is despite the fact that there are no candidates for the next generation of owners who can follow Lee Se-hee due to her many significant successes.

Even within the group, the majority opinion was that Lee Se-hee was better than Lee Se-chan, the eldest son.

The Big Bang series, based on overwhelming technology and performance, captured 95% of the Korean market share despite selling technology licenses. Even that 5% was given away because there was no stock for the Big Bang series.

When combined with the overwhelming influx of overseas orders, Shinsung Group was evaluated as being different before and after the Big Bang series.

As the Awakened Gallery was evaluated as a success, Lee Se-hee’s position within the Shinsung Group rose to the point where she surpassed the vice president.

“The profits for the group are enormous, so it would not be a waste to give him a director position. Good job. However, the trend surrounding Choi Jun-ho is unusual these days, so we will have to move quickly.”

“I feel it too. “Even though Junho’s handiwork was excessive, I think it is an artificial trend that is causing this level of public criticism.”

“Do you see it that way too?”

“yes. It feels unnatural. “I’m sure something similar has happened in the past.”

“However, Choi Jun-ho’s actions were revealed through a live broadcast. The victims were people who could be said to be in a high social position. “This case made them feel threatened too.”

“I think the same thing. And I believe there are forces trying to separate Mr. Junho from the government.”

“You see it as a league.”

“The league’s ideology is spreading like poisonous mushrooms, and the league is targeting Junho. “Their interests coincide.”

When finding the culprit, you must first figure out who will benefit the most.

If Choi Jun-ho disappears, the league will benefit the most.

In that respect, Choi Jun-ho was the easiest prey.

It’s not difficult to get the job done.

An unstoppable hand, unrefined speech, and indiscretion that does not discriminate against people can easily cause resentment.

Baekgunseo, who had been thinking about it carefully, also agreed.

“It feels dangerous. If you go out of focus just a little bit, you’ll end up becoming a villain. “It would be important to relieve that anxiety.”

“I will help prevent that from happening.”

But it’s not easy. This is not an easy task since public opinion can change at any time like flipping the palm of your hand.

Looking at the determined Lee Se-hee, Baekgunseo suddenly said something.

“There is one sure way.”

“What is it?”

“It’s a very easy way.”

“That’s why. Please tell us.”

“Should I tell you this?”

Baek Gun-seo, who was smiling and wearing down Lee Se-hee’s love, blurted out a word.

“It’s marriage.”

“···yes?”

“It’s called marriage.”

“······.”

Lee Se-hee felt like her head was pounding.

“In our country, there is a tendency to treat people as adults when they get married. The reason the public is anxious is because they think Choi Jun-ho is alone and can turn around at any time if the move is wrong. But when you get married, the story changes. It can be an expression of the will to start a family and take root in society. To put it more explicitly, would it be okay to say that they are shackled?”

“I’m definitely angry…”

This was something I had never thought about.

“I think it would be better if the target was you, Sehee.”

“······.”

“Think about it. “It won’t be a bad thing for you, Choi Jun-ho, or the group.”

I couldn’t understand what this uncle was saying right now.

Lee Se-hee shouted as she felt a fever rising.

“You don’t want to get married? “How old am I?”

“Just think about it. “Just thinking.”

“no!”

“But my thoughts can change at any time. Think about it. If you drag it out, another woman might take it. “I’ll just go.”

Baek Gun-seo, who did not stop smiling until the end, got up and left the room.

“Uncle, what are you talking about? Ah hot!”

Lee Se-hee, who had been drinking tea without thinking, was startled and put down her cup. While pulling out a tissue to wipe up spilled tea, she looked in the mirror and quickly turned her head.

I don’t know if it was because I heard something unexpected or because the car was hot, but my face was very red.

* * *

When I returned home, Yunhee was waiting for me with a meal prepared with some side dishes. I glanced at the table and saw that there was nothing specially made. You understand your cursed taste very well. thank god.

“Our hero came early?”

“What kind of hero is Taryeong?”

“You are a hero because you suppressed the Busan disturbance. Would it have been possible to subdue it so smoothly without my brother? It’s amazing. Wow. “Can you at least give me a gongdipangpang?”

“Is there anything you want?”

“Why can’t I even treat my brother well? I just want to be nice to you. So take it easy.”

Something is strange.

Although I felt puzzled, Yunhee said that she had prepared a meal and even poured water for me.

I couldn’t figure out what they were aiming for, so I just watched quietly and told them honestly.

“No, I thought you were hurt because they were talking about strange things on TV. “Are you okay?”

Is there something else I don’t know about?

Out of curiosity, I turned on the TV with the remote control and a scene of me killing a Busan city council member came on the news channel.

As I watched it get caught in a storm of blades and turn into a handful of meat pieces, I thought it was cleaner than a mine. I thought it was great that Nuri’s Blade Storm combined with Slash had increased range.

These days, I thought it would be nice to get a gift like cleaning to completely remove it. Then, even if you deal with the villain, you won’t be caught.

If a body is found, it is murder, but if it disappears, it is disappearance.

[As the cruel hands of superhumans are causing anxiety among citizens, it is being pointed out that there is no appropriate means to control it…] After the reporter’s report is over, the announcer invites the senior hunter to have a conversation

. When this came out, they started pouring out various criticisms, saying that I was muddying the waters of the hunter world and that I had a more cruel hand than the villain.

As I turned my gaze to the side while watching the news, Yunhee started to feel restless.

“what’s the matter?”

“…Are you okay?”

“How should I react?”

“Eh?”

For a moment, I wondered what I did wrong. Could it be that he did that when he saw that? Isn’t it just conveying accurate information?

Yunhee had an expression of confusion.

“Was it really nothing?”

“uh. It’s true, but whatever. “I have no particular desire to be understood.”

“···It’s amazing in another way, really.”

If it’s great, it’s great. Why are you clicking your tongue?

Then he looks worried again.

“But don’t be a villain.”

“Is it okay?”

“I’m saying this because I’m worried, you old man.”

“I don’t plan on doing anything, so you don’t have to worry.”

Unless the world treats me as a villain, I will never become a villain.

I did a lot of villainous things in my last life. It was enough to break my family’s heart. Her parents are comfortably enjoying their hobbies, and Yunhee is showing off her talents to the fullest.

More than anything, I am quite satisfied with my life now.

Yunhee, who had repeatedly asked me for a definite answer, seemed relieved and touched me.

“I guess this isn’t enough.”

“The attitude change is too fast.”

“Thank you for your concern. There was already an uproar around here, so I checked it out. “It’s hard to pretend to be nice.”

…Then that’s right.

Yoonhee, who showed no sign of concern, told me that many words were exchanged, including whether I was a white villain or a dark hero.

White Villain Dark Hero. It’s not a bad feeling. But if you’re a white villain, does that mean you’re a good villain? There are no good villains.

The next topic was moving. We had recently decided to move and were preparing.

I was thinking of moving into the same apartment complex as my parents. Yunhee decided to take full charge of the interior design.

As the whole story was coming to an end, I received a call from Lee Se-hee.

[Do you remember the expert I talked about last time? I decided to make an appointment, but please let me know a convenient time.]

I responded right away.

* * *

To be honest, I wasn’t really looking forward to leaving it to the experts.

Would you be happy if you just maintained the status quo?

Since the people dying by my hands were people, I thought it was only natural that public opinion would worsen.

Since Lee Se-hee was said to be an expert, I thought she would be a man or woman in her 40s who could feel the passage of time.

However, as soon as I entered the room, what I saw was a woman who was barely 160cm tall and had eyes that were twinkling and unnervingly short.

Are you around early 30s? She had a small face and white skin, and she even wore glasses, which actually made her look younger.

Is this person the expert?

“hello! My name is Jin Se-jeong and I am a visual art director! I met Choin Choin in person and he is really handsome. How does your skin get this glow? Do you have anything else to apply? Usually, when you look at actors or idols up close, the halo disappears, but Superhuman Choi Jun-ho is completely different!”

“······.”

“ah! We need to talk at length, but I made a bit of a fuss, right? “Now, it’s not my office, but please sit comfortably.”

“···yes.”

I sat down under the guidance of Jin Se-jeong. And while looking at the steaming teacup, I stared blankly at Jin Se-jeong, who was talking non-stop.

I felt like I was possessed by something.

By the way, the expert who will manage my image is a visual art director? Idol? Why did that expert suddenly come?

I looked at Lee Se-hee to answer my question, but she avoided my gaze by lowering her head.

Something is going strangely.

“Let me introduce myself again. “My name is Jin Se-jeong and I am a visual art director.”

“This is Junho Choi. “Thank you for helping me.”

“No, I do it because I want to do it. “I’m actually grateful that they hired me!”

First of all, I know that Jin Se-jeong has no malicious intent.

But is this person really helpful to me?

Lee Se-hee, why aren’t you answering and avoiding my eyes?

···First of all, since you are an expert, I would like to talk to you.

“Currently, public opinion surrounding me is not very good.”

“Yes, exactly half and half. And the negative side is gaining more and more power.”

“But I have no intention of being merciful in what I do.”

“Consistency is important. “I think that’s Choi Jun-ho’s charm.”

“In this situation, I want to guide public opinion in a positive direction. “Isn’t there a way?”

To be honest, I didn’t have any expectations. Are you asking us to improve the results without making any concessions?

What would the expert say?

Jin Se-jeong thought for a moment after hearing what I said and then said.

“First of all, not everyone can like Choi Jun-ho. “Do you agree with this?”

“yes.”

“Then it’s simple. The first thing to do is to attract people who are passionate about Choi Jun-ho into the realm of fans. And we need to use them as the core to increase the number.”

“How do you mean?”

“The good news is that the people who are creating negative public opinion about Choi Jun-ho are staying at the ‘concern’ level. These people can also turn to support depending on the issue. And I think the factor that will make these people turn away is the story about Superhuman Choi Jun-ho. For example, it is Choi Jun-ho’s world view.”

“Worldview?”

It’s the first time I’ve heard this word.

“It’s commonly used for idols, and it’s an element that makes fans immersed. “I am trying to attract the support group and those who are concerned about Choi Jun-ho to the support group by persuading them with my worldview.”

“Please explain in detail.”

“Among the negative public opinions, there are many people who initially supported Choi Jun-ho’s actions. These are people who think Choi Jun-ho should restrain himself because they are concerned that he may gradually cross the line and go to a place where there is no turning back. Choi Jun-ho is on the opposite side of Choin-nim, but it is fundamentally based on affection.”

He said that worldview is a device that allows people to understand and support me.

“The public doesn’t know much about Choi Jun-ho. So, we provide information so that you can understand. A little creativity can go into this. For example, people who think negatively sometimes don’t understand the hostility Choin Choi Jun-ho shows towards the villain, right? Actually, this is the most common. Choi Jun-ho has never been harmed by a villain.”

It’s probably natural since I can’t talk about it when I have a hematoma.

I nodded in agreement.

“But what if you understand?”

“If you understand?”

Jin Se-jeong grinned.

“Everyone will be a supporter of Superhuman Choi Jun-ho. For example, Choi Jun-ho, a superhuman in the worldview, one day remembered his past life. In his past life, Choi Jun-ho was a villain who stained the world with blood. Superhuman Choi Jun-ho swears while looking at the crimes committed by the villains around the people who died because of me. ‘I eliminate villains to atone for my sin of being a villain in my past life.’ If this were to happen, wouldn’t people be able to understand Choi Jun-ho’s hostility?”

…It’s not like the gift is peeking into your past life or anything like that, right?

I got goosebumps for a moment.

But people believe that you do this?

“I don’t think you will believe it.”

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s probable or not. It’s just a world view for people to understand Choi Jun-ho’s superhuman self. You can think of it as providing something to believe in for those who want to believe. “With that alone, I can support Choi Jun-ho’s actions.”

Can you get support for this?

I thought it was such an amazing world.

It’s probably not a scam.

Since Lee Se-hee was quietly watching, I decided to believe it.

“Here, we will include Choi Jun-ho’s daily life.”

“Does that help?”

“of course! “It’s amazing!”

Jin Se-jeong became excited and raised her voice.

“In places like the United States, young people try to communicate with the public. So we succeeded in building a fairly friendly image. Even young children train from a young age to become hunters.”

“I don’t think I’ve seen it in Korea.”

“yes. The reason this kind of attempt was not made in Korea is because superhumans are basically mystics and also because they are older. But Superhuman Choi Jun-ho is the youngest superhuman in the world! So, we can attract the attention of the public, including aspiring hunters. Not just Korea, but all foreign countries too! And Choi Jun-ho will show his favor to become like Choin. “Those numbers will give you strength.”

My life is no different from other people.

Oh, my daily life involves killing villains, so you’re telling me to reveal that? Then, I think the controversy will become more intense.

First, I summarized what Jin Se-jeong said.

“It provides a clue to clear up misunderstandings and understand myself. And is it true that we are increasing our support base through daily life that the public is curious about?”

“yes that’s right. And you don’t have to worry about the worldview part. “All of the idols that have passed through my hands have received favorable reviews for their worldview.”

There are some idols mentioned, but I’m sorry, but I’m not interested.

I thought I could find out if I asked Yunhee.

“At this level, half of those responding to public opinion will definitely support it. But that’s not enough, right? “We will attract new supporters and bring in solid supporters.”

“Is that possible?”

“yes! Coincidentally, Choin Choi Jun-ho is in very good condition. “Would you like to stand up for a moment?”

I obediently got up from my seat. Jin Se-jeong then got up, walked around me, looked at me with sharp eyes, and nodded repeatedly.

“This may be a little rude, but I really need to confirm, so can I ask you a question?”

“do it.”

“Choi Jun-ho is the strongest among hunters, so his body is well-trained, right?”

“of course.”

It has the best form for killing someone.

But Jin Se-jeong smiled happily after hearing that.

“First of all, the proportions are flawless and the clothing style is very nice. His appearance is no less than that of most actor idols. Here, Choi Jun-ho’s unique sense of danger becomes an attractive point. “I know what direction to take.”

“What do you mean?”

“It’s charm. “I plan to style Choi Jun-ho’s dangerous charm so that fans will fall in love with him.”

“Styling?”

“yes. We are building a female fandom by combining Choi Jun-ho’s charm and worldview. A dark hero with a dangerous charm! His own agony and story that others don’t know about. and! Even if it were me, I think I would fall in love with it. Fans who have fallen in love with Choi Jun-ho’s charm will work hard to preach the positive aspects of him. Fortunately! Choi Jun-ho Choin has very, very great visuals and proportions.”

“······.”

I’ve never heard anyone call me ugly, but Jin Se-jeong’s attitude was quite burdensome.

“Let’s try to save it. When I looked at Choin Choi Jun-ho’s official schedule, I saw that he was participating in tomorrow’s event. So, I’m going to try styling today. I trimmed my eyebrows and changed my hairstyle. ah! Are you okay with dyeing your hair? “First of all, we don’t have enough time for this, so we can think about it after the event tomorrow.”

“I think it will take a long time…”

“It will be soon, right?”

I heard it ends quickly. Should I give it a try?

But my thoughts changed as soon as I heard the following words.

“If we move quickly, it will be over today.”

Is it lunch time now?

“Well, since you agreed, shall we get moving?”

If you’re caught by that hand, you’re going to be pinned down. I turned to Lee Se-hee with the intention of asking for help, but what caught my eye was an ominous smile.

“Can I watch from the side too?”

“sure!”

Lee Se-hee, even you…

* * *

Lee Do-yeon is a member of the first Super Power fan club of the 9-member male idol group Super One, and is Super One’s homemaster and named fan.

She, who is called an idol expert and visual analysis expert, attended today’s Shinsung Department Store event to see Super One.

“When will our kids come?”

Lee Do-yeon, who looked at Super One’s schedule and waited early in the morning to get a front-row seat, smiled as she remembered Super One that she would soon see.

It was hard to describe the emotions I felt when the idol I had been chasing since I was a rookie due to an accident got to the top.

“Our children are the only ones left in these difficult times.”

In an apocalyptic era where villains are rampant both inside and outside, Super One was Lee Do-yeon’s only sanctuary.

“I hope it comes quickly.”

Because Super One is currently a top-tier idol, there were times when they were late for events due to their travel routes getting messed up. In such cases, you have to stand still, which is a nightmare in this cold winter weather.

Lee Do-yeon waited for Super One to arrive on time and watched the VIPs appear one by one.

There were invited actors and girl groups. There was cheering every time, but when influential figures in society appeared, the response was low.

Lee Do-yeon smiled to herself.

“Our kids will shine the brightest.”

There were male actors, but they were nothing compared to Super One.

Of course, our kids are the best!

It was then. A murmur arose and soon turned into cheers.

Wow!

brother!

what? Is it Super One?

As screams erupted from all directions, Lee Do-yeon turned her head to see if Super One had come, and then saw a man walking on the red carpet.

I was alone, not with nine people. But that one presence filled the red carpet.

“······.”

Lee Do-yeon is a huge fan of Super One. Since it wasn’t Super One, I had to look away to rearrange the camera… but I couldn’t take my eyes off it.

Between his neatly pomade-style hair and his handsome appearance, there was an unknown and dangerous aura.

what? Why does he look so handsome but exude danger? My body is also good. But what is that danger? I would like to know. Who is it?

Lee Do-yeon couldn’t take her eyes off the black suit that wrapped her well-trained body.

Was wearing a suit this sexy? It is a line that even thin male idols cannot imitate.

Suddenly, it felt like Super One’s concept of a beast was nothing more than a puppy joke. It was only today that I learned what a truly dangerous beast is.

Lee Do-yeon searched for someone without taking her eyes off him.

“Superman Choi Jun-ho.”

He’s that handsome, but he risks his life to fight those dangerous monsters and villains for the Republic of Korea?

The devotion to the country and the ruthlessness towards the villain felt extremely wonderful.

Even though you can choose an easy path, you still burn yourself for evil. It was respectful and cool.

Super One entered next, but was not seen.

All eyes were fixed on Choi Jun-ho. In a short period of time, the investigation into him was already completed and those who left malicious comments on the article were punished.

“···I’m a fan, oppa.”

That day, Super One lost Choi Ae and Choi Jun-ho gained a huge fan.

The phenomenon was occurring simultaneously across the country.