The Crazy Villain Regains His Sanity

Episode 380

“How is the research progress?”

“…There are so many new things that it’s hard to organize them. But okay. “These new materials are something you can’t find anywhere else.”

The research conducted through the several awakened people I brought in went smoothly.

In the process of extracting the gift possessed by the awakened person from the core, it was discovered that a type of code existed.

It is because of the existence of this code that Berserker was able to use full recovery once again.

There was a high probability that the principle of copying gifts through blood feeding was also to copy this code and transfer it to me.

Zolaman went one step further and made a discovery.

“There is not just one code for the awakened. Even things like dual gifts are the manifestation of multiple codes. “It’s a really strange case.”

“So, if you find out the type of code, you can have multiple gifts.”

“that’s right. But whether humans endure is a different matter.”

“why?”

“Not all awakened people have a large capacity like Junho.”

Zolaman said that each awakened person has different capacities. The capacity that a gift takes up varies depending on the type, and the number of awakeners that can handle it is different.

If you hold multiple gifts indiscriminately and the capacity is exceeded, cracks are bound to occur.

It was a similar development that caused me to go crazy.

I stopped counting when the number of gifts I had at the time exceeded 50.

Later, I was so busy copying the gift that I even became confused about what gift I had.

From that point of view, I could see that my capacity was very large.

“Then it would be important to expand capacity.”

“huh. In the end, it means that you have to train hard to improve your basic capabilities.”

Zolaman continued his story excitedly, saying that just discovering the principle of the Gift would turn the world upside down.

I cut off his conversation and mentioned my next research project.

“Is this the next gift variant?”

“that’s right. “But this will be very difficult.”

“why?”

“A code is ultimately a code that only the person who designed it knows. They twist it so bad that only they can recognize it. “If you tamper with this, there’s a good chance it won’t work properly.”

Zolaman explained that it has been going smoothly so far, but what happens next will take longer than I thought.

Is it that difficult?

[If I had joked about it instead of being honest, that would have happened.]

In that case, I would have definitely played a joke.

[You can be honest, right?]

I’ve never seen anyone not make fun of their own methods.

In the end, the key is to destroy this prank and understand the principle.

To do this, more experiments are needed and more test subjects are needed.

“Because the world is large and there are many villains. “Get more.”

“…okay.”

He still seemed skeptical about bringing in a villain, but if he signed a contract, he would go ahead with it.

It seems like it’s becoming more and more known these days, but I was wondering if I should go a little further.

* * *

“There is an uproar over the recent disappearance of villains in Japan, North China, and South China.”

Jin Se-jeong mentioned to me the trends in neighboring countries. I wondered how he knew news from foreign countries, and he said that information about me was flowing in even from foreign countries.

“The places where President Yu Hao paid the price for his tricks are worried about what price they will have to pay.”

Naturally, since it was Yu Hao’s first time, he paid a low price.

This means that other places have to pay a higher price, but it is not clear to what extent, so it is said that there is a fierce battle for wit.

“Thanks to this, Shinsung Group is benefiting.”

“why?”

“I hope this will ease your feelings even a little.”

Jin Se-jeong said that because they were afraid to contact me directly, the people who stabbed them the most were herself and Shinsung Group.

“But I’m just going around and looking around a little bit, and I’m being drawn to the Shinsung Group, which I think is of much higher quality.”

“Lee Se-hee is not easy.”

“yes that’s right. Chairman Lee Se-hee’s resourcefulness is on display here.”

Lee Se-hee showed a lukewarm response to those who contacted her. In the end, places that wanted to have even a little conversation had to create a space for conversation, even if it meant giving preferential treatment to the Shinsung Group.

Shinsung Group had a straw pointed at them and was promising all kinds of benefits.

“And then he says that I need to have a thorough conversation with the Adept.”

“You’re doing great.”

To begin with, Lee Se-hee has a reputation for being picky as a negotiation partner. It’s not for nothing that they say that if you rush in without preparing properly, you’ll get robbed.

Moreover, there is no way I would allow something that I would not allow, so I just have to accept all the benefits.

“Who is contacting the team leader?”

“There are many, but Japan is the most active among them.”

Now that I think about it, I know that Japan is afraid of getting screwed over in negotiations with Lee Se-hee.

Last time I asked you, you said you were the easiest opponent.

I recently heard that the prime minister had changed, but I didn’t pay much attention, so I don’t know how things are going.

“What do you mean?”

“He wants me to tell you a way to appease his anger.”

“Anger.”

It’s moving in a completely wrong direction. I wasn’t particularly angry at the guys’ trick. I just think those guys did that.

“You didn’t get angry, but you got the street number wrong.”

“There is no reason to be angry.”

“Of course you don’t want anything from them. “Those people are in big trouble.”

Can we say it is a big deal? Wei Hao also had personal problems, but it could not be said to be a major problem for the country.

The guy who did it needs to be held accountable.

Jin Se-jeong said that this is the development that the opponent fears the most.

“I’m the most picky when it comes to people who don’t have what I want.”

That’s high praise.

* * *

“I have a question.”

When I returned home, Yunhee stared at me and pursued me persistently.

“If you have something to say, say it quickly.”

“Are you doing something strange these days?”

“When did I do something strange?”

“Everything from one to ten is strange?”

Today, again, they are framing me.

“So what am I curious about?”

“Could it be your fault that villains from surrounding countries are disappearing?”

Following Jin Se-jeong, they are also asking about Yoon-hee. And both of them seemed certain that I had done it without any suspicion whatsoever.

“Why do you think so?”

Yunhee made a puzzled expression at my question.

“There’s no one else who would do something like that except you.”

[It’s simple, but it’s the most certain statement.]

I had doubts about Yongyong’s words. Do you really think I’m the only one who would do something like that?

Now it’s at a level where people say whatever I do is me.

That’s true though.

“Would you believe me if I said no?”

“no!”

“Then let’s just do what I did.”

“Where is that? “If it was my brother who did it, then he did it. If not, it wasn’t.”

Yunhee did not give up, clinging to me and persistently demanding an answer from me.

He was so persistent that I felt like he had made a bet to hear my answer.

“Why do you want to hear it so much?”

“That’s because the story behind it is interesting!”

“In what way is it fun?”

“There’s an uproar because of my brother’s behavior right now.”

At the same time, Yunhee began to explain the phenomenon that governments in each country are currently having trouble with because of me.

* * *

At the time of Choi Jun-ho’s disappearance, the Japanese cabinet was in a festive mood.

Although there was no real benefit, the strength of a neighboring country was bound to come at a cost to the country.

With the advent of Choi Jun-ho, the former North Korean territory was recovered, and powerful superhumans and new superhumans appeared, leading to a strengthening of power that was difficult to keep up with.

His disappearance, which could be said to be the starting point, caused Japan to burst out in celebration and keep its distance from China, which was gradually increasing the level of pressure.

But suddenly Choi Jun-ho returned. And Yu Hao, who came to apologize, knelt down and bowed his head; he offered an arm and returned.

It was read as a message that the country that followed would have to pay at least that price.

Prime Minister Higa, who succeeded Prime Minister Takeda as Prime Minister, became thoughtful after hearing the news about Yu Hao’s condition.

He was originally a moderate faction and was the head of a minority faction within the party, so he was the prime minister who was supported by the majority faction.

It was great that he became prime minister by exploiting an exquisite power structure, but it was no wonder that an uproar ensued when he suddenly had to sacrifice an arm.

He immediately called the Minister of Awakening and began to understand the situation.

“…How many people have disappeared and reappeared so far?”

“Officially there are only seven discovered, unofficially there are twelve.”

“They must all have considerable skills, right?”

“That’s right. “These are villains that even the authorities had a hard time apprehending.”

Villains ranging from at least level 6 to level 7 were a national nuisance.

But not long ago, these villains started disappearing one after another.

Although I was nervous about what they might do while hiding, it was also true that I was relieved that they were not active.

When the villains who had been missing for a while were discovered, the cabinet could not help but be shocked.

The villains who went missing all turned into idiots. Villains whose consciousness has degenerated to that of a 3-year-old or younger have reached the point where they are arrested without even losing their proper cognitive abilities.

What’s even more shocking is that he completely lost his abilities as an awakened person.

This wasn’t just Japan. Idiot villains were discovered in other countries as well.

There is only one person who can do something like this.

It’s Choi Jun-ho.

The cabinet accepted this as a show of force by Choi Jun-ho and held an emergency meeting.

“What is Choi Jun-ho’s team’s reaction?”

“In the end, I have no choice but to come see the superhuman in person.”

“So, you’re telling me to go find him, bow my head, cut off my arm, and hold him out!”

“….”

Instead of answering, the Minister of Awakening expressed his approval by lowering his head.

Prime Minister Higa pounded his chest in frustration.

“A former prime minister would be good. “He does the work himself and puts all the responsibility on me.”

“I think so too.”

“Are you a confidant of Representative Takeda?”

Prime Minister Higa spoke sarcastically, but rather than getting upset, the Minister of Awakening sighed.

“Choi Jun-ho will want more responsibility, not just from the Prime Minister. “If you choose that target, I am no exception.”

“…I guess so when I think about it. “I was short-thinking.”

“no.”

“When you say that, it suddenly feels familiar.”

“So do i.”

Japan has collected more data on Choi Jun-ho than any other country. And given his inclination, when he is held accountable for this incident, he can be held responsible not only for himself but also for the Minister of Awakening, and perhaps even for the entire Cabinet.

Can they really afford it?

Are they making a show of force like that over the slight delay?

If it’s too late, what he did against the villain could become a powerful figure in his country’s superhuman government.

“If this happens, you and I can be said to be a community of destiny.”

Not only will your arms be cut off, but your head may even be blown off.

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Awakening met their gazes.

Even though they are in the same party, they have clashed for over 20 years due to factional conflict, but now the camaraderie overflows more than ever.

“I will find a way somehow.”

“I hope so.”

However, Prime Minister Higa and Minister of Awakening did not have a clear solution.

The two met their eyes and sighed.