Chapter 65: Tiger’s Daughter (2)
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Chapter 65: Tiger’s Daughter (2)
A strange city where individuals suffering from madness and living at the fringes sought to transform their lives by defeating surreal monsters, while corporations wielding technologies that didnt exist in reality amassed vast wealth.
In the darkness of such a city where no one is crazier than the other, Cheong-ho was one of the three bosses of the underworld who was gaining more notoriety than anyone else.
Cheong-ho was a man surrounded by grand rumors.
Claims of his cruel hands, his ridiculous tendency for violence, or his incurable madness Listing them all would make for trivial tales.
But aside from such rumors, his love for his daughter seemed genuine at least. As soon as Tudor contacted him, a sleek black luxury sedan swiftly arrived at the entrance of Vasilisa.
It had been less than three minutes since Tudor had hung up the phone.
You arrived quickly.
An old man in a suit seated in the drivers seat responded in a calm voice,
I was the closest member available.
It appeared that the nearest available person in their network was mobilized to escort me from Vasilisa.
The chairmans house is not far from here.
I see.
Yes, we should arrive in about 30 minutes, but given the circumstances, I hope youll understand if we speed a bit.
Cheong-hos home was a luxurious country house located on the outskirts of Paju.
However, it wasnt the kind of tranquil setting one might expect for a wealthy retiree to enjoy their later years. In fact, it was more fitting to call it a mansion than a country house.
As soon as we entered the road, the car began to gradually accelerate. Since it was late at night and the roads were empty, the elderly driver seemed to push the speed to its limits. Nevertheless, because the ride was so comfortable and it was a heavy vehicle, there was no major discomfort.
The driver humbly introduced himself as just another member of the organization and revealed his name to be Chae Tae-won.
And I knew his name before he introduced himself.
This implied that he held enough importance in the [Cthulhu World] to make a name for himself and he possessed skills worth remembering.
Of course, depending on how things unfolded, there might never be a need to call his name again, or we could end up in a tiresome cycle of conflict until his dying day.
With his lean build, tall height, and neatly combed hair, along with the composed lines of age on his face, he looked more like a bank president or a high-ranking corporate executive than a field member of an organization.
In reality, his duties werent much different from those confined to a desk. Thats because Chae Tae-won was a branch chief managing a branch of the Triad.
In essence, he wasnt the kind of person one would expect to be performing the role of my chauffeur.
Tudor had jokingly said, Its urgent. Not for me, but for the client, and the client was really in a hurry.
And although the old driver didnt show it, the situation was really urgent.
This was information that only I knew and that others couldnt know.
[! Time Limit: Jeong Hyun-ah will die in (2) hours !]
Regrettably, I was entangled in an annoying timed quest. I hoped for minimal disruptions, but the time left was dreadfully short. Any slight mishap could lead to failure, regardless of my capabilities.
And should I fail, the consequence would be
[Failure: You will have a hostile relationship with the Triad.]
Ah, damn it, how troublesome! Why did I have to get stuck with such a quest!
It took about 8 minutes to reach our destination. The car soon began to slow down as it seemed we were almost there.
Things might get a bit chaotic upon arrival. I ask for your understanding in advance.
Even though I was wearing a mask, a hoodie, a backpack, and was even carrying a skateboard, Chae Tae-wons polite attitude didnt waver one bit. It seemed a waste to simply dismiss him as a gangster.
I have a rough idea of whats happening.
The place was usually guarded by dozens of organization members at all times, but now, the bosss family had been kidnapped. Likely, hundreds of underlings from the organization had swarmed the place which created a sea of people.
No, its not what you think.
? Then what is it?
The police will be there.
I have no intention of laying a finger on your boss, as long as he is a citizen of this great Republic of Korea, and that applies to his daughter as well!!! What Im after are the kidnappers, so open the door right now!!!
What kind of nonsense is this!!! Bring a warrant!!!
Whats with you, bastard!!
Well Im not particularly inclined to side with Yang Seo-ho, but theres really no need to doubt her sincerity. She genuinely doesnt care if the person in question is a mob boss or a despicable serial killer as long as they are a legal citizen of South Korea with the right to walk on its land.
The reason she was pushing so hard, even at the risk of abuse of her authority, was solely because the target of her pursuit and the kidnapper of Cheong-hos daughter was an illegal aliena being from another world.
However, her inflexibility and aggressive approach were only deepening misunderstandings as time passed.
This wasnt the time to be hiding in Chae Tae-wons car.
I turned to Chae Tae-won who looked troubled and started the conversation.
It doesnt seem like this situation will resolve easily.
Hmm were short on time too
Chae Tae-wons voice trailed off for a moment before he made up his mind and continued.
Ill step in and find a way to clear the path.
No, no. Wait a moment.
Huh?
Chae Tae-won stepping in didnt guarantee that the way would be cleared. With time already running short, the last thing I wanted was to waste more of it.
Ill make my way in through the back on my own.
The back door is likely to be in a similar state.
Perhaps, if the chairman would allow it, I might quietly climb over the wall.
No, I couldnt possibly ask that of a guest
Chae Tae-won looked even more disheveled than when he had watched Yang Seo-hos tantrum.
The issue here went beyond mere courtesy to a guest. Regardless of the circumstances, if I were to climb over the wall of the chairmans house, it would be a matter of pride for the Triad, and Chae Tae-won could face internal embarrassment for failing to perform his duties.
But was I really going to continue wasting time like this?
Were running out of time, arent we?
Hmm Alright. But please, just wait a moment.
Chae Tae-won quietly reversed the car. He moved it far enough away so that the gathered police officers couldnt see, then got out of the car and began to make a call on his smartphone.
It seemed he was either seeking permission. or at least trying to ensure that no one would be startled by my entry.
The call was brief. Chae Tae-won soon returned to the drivers seat and his face somehow seemed years older upon his return.
Ive relayed the message that you shouldnt be alarmed by Kim Shin-hwa-nims entry.
Then I may proceed.
Yes, but please be cautious not to enter through a risky area Do you see where the branches extend over the wall there?
I see it.
Could you make your entrance near that tree? Weve arranged for someone to meet you on that side.
No problem.
Chae Tae-won turned his head for a moment and seemed to sigh quietly. After a brief pause, he suddenly changed the subject.
The chairman is deeply concerned.
In response to such remarks, silence often serves better than an awkward reply.
And more than concerning the chairman, I ask again for the young ladys sake. Unlike us, shes an innocent girl with no fault of her own.
Well, since Ive accepted the job, I have no intention of doing it half-heartedly.
Thank you.
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Chapter 65: Tiger’s Daughter (2)
A strange city where individuals suffering from madness and living at the fringes sought to transform their lives by defeating surreal monsters, while corporations wielding technologies that didnt exist in reality amassed vast wealth.
In the darkness of such a city where no one is crazier than the other, Cheong-ho was one of the three bosses of the underworld who was gaining more notoriety than anyone else.
Cheong-ho was a man surrounded by grand rumors.
Claims of his cruel hands, his ridiculous tendency for violence, or his incurable madness Listing them all would make for trivial tales.
But aside from such rumors, his love for his daughter seemed genuine at least. As soon as Tudor contacted him, a sleek black luxury sedan swiftly arrived at the entrance of Vasilisa.
It had been less than three minutes since Tudor had hung up the phone.
You arrived quickly.
An old man in a suit seated in the drivers seat responded in a calm voice,
I was the closest member available.
It appeared that the nearest available person in their network was mobilized to escort me from Vasilisa.
The chairmans house is not far from here.
I see.
Yes, we should arrive in about 30 minutes, but given the circumstances, I hope youll understand if we speed a bit.
Cheong-hos home was a luxurious country house located on the outskirts of Paju.
However, it wasnt the kind of tranquil setting one might expect for a wealthy retiree to enjoy their later years. In fact, it was more fitting to call it a mansion than a country house.
As soon as we entered the road, the car began to gradually accelerate. Since it was late at night and the roads were empty, the elderly driver seemed to push the speed to its limits. Nevertheless, because the ride was so comfortable and it was a heavy vehicle, there was no major discomfort.
The driver humbly introduced himself as just another member of the organization and revealed his name to be Chae Tae-won.
And I knew his name before he introduced himself.
This implied that he held enough importance in the [Cthulhu World] to make a name for himself and he possessed skills worth remembering.
Of course, depending on how things unfolded, there might never be a need to call his name again, or we could end up in a tiresome cycle of conflict until his dying day.
With his lean build, tall height, and neatly combed hair, along with the composed lines of age on his face, he looked more like a bank president or a high-ranking corporate executive than a field member of an organization.
In reality, his duties werent much different from those confined to a desk. Thats because Chae Tae-won was a branch chief managing a branch of the Triad.
In essence, he wasnt the kind of person one would expect to be performing the role of my chauffeur.
Tudor had jokingly said, Its urgent. Not for me, but for the client, and the client was really in a hurry.
And although the old driver didnt show it, the situation was really urgent.
This was information that only I knew and that others couldnt know.
[! Time Limit: Jeong Hyun-ah will die in (2) hours !]
Regrettably, I was entangled in an annoying timed quest. I hoped for minimal disruptions, but the time left was dreadfully short. Any slight mishap could lead to failure, regardless of my capabilities.
And should I fail, the consequence would be
[Failure: You will have a hostile relationship with the Triad.]
Ah, damn it, how troublesome! Why did I have to get stuck with such a quest!
It took about 8 minutes to reach our destination. The car soon began to slow down as it seemed we were almost there.
Things might get a bit chaotic upon arrival. I ask for your understanding in advance.
Even though I was wearing a mask, a hoodie, a backpack, and was even carrying a skateboard, Chae Tae-wons polite attitude didnt waver one bit. It seemed a waste to simply dismiss him as a gangster.
I have a rough idea of whats happening.
The place was usually guarded by dozens of organization members at all times, but now, the bosss family had been kidnapped. Likely, hundreds of underlings from the organization had swarmed the place which created a sea of people.
No, its not what you think.
? Then what is it?
The police will be there.
I have no intention of laying a finger on your boss, as long as he is a citizen of this great Republic of Korea, and that applies to his daughter as well!!! What Im after are the kidnappers, so open the door right now!!!
What kind of nonsense is this!!! Bring a warrant!!!
Whats with you, bastard!!
Well Im not particularly inclined to side with Yang Seo-ho, but theres really no need to doubt her sincerity. She genuinely doesnt care if the person in question is a mob boss or a despicable serial killer as long as they are a legal citizen of South Korea with the right to walk on its land.
The reason she was pushing so hard, even at the risk of abuse of her authority, was solely because the target of her pursuit and the kidnapper of Cheong-hos daughter was an illegal aliena being from another world.
However, her inflexibility and aggressive approach were only deepening misunderstandings as time passed.
This wasnt the time to be hiding in Chae Tae-wons car.
I turned to Chae Tae-won who looked troubled and started the conversation.
It doesnt seem like this situation will resolve easily.
Hmm were short on time too
Chae Tae-wons voice trailed off for a moment before he made up his mind and continued.
Ill step in and find a way to clear the path.
No, no. Wait a moment.
Huh?
Chae Tae-won stepping in didnt guarantee that the way would be cleared. With time already running short, the last thing I wanted was to waste more of it.
Ill make my way in through the back on my own.
The back door is likely to be in a similar state.
Perhaps, if the chairman would allow it, I might quietly climb over the wall.
No, I couldnt possibly ask that of a guest
Chae Tae-won looked even more disheveled than when he had watched Yang Seo-hos tantrum.
The issue here went beyond mere courtesy to a guest. Regardless of the circumstances, if I were to climb over the wall of the chairmans house, it would be a matter of pride for the Triad, and Chae Tae-won could face internal embarrassment for failing to perform his duties.
But was I really going to continue wasting time like this?
Were running out of time, arent we?
Hmm Alright. But please, just wait a moment.
Chae Tae-won quietly reversed the car. He moved it far enough away so that the gathered police officers couldnt see, then got out of the car and began to make a call on his smartphone.
It seemed he was either seeking permission. or at least trying to ensure that no one would be startled by my entry.
The call was brief. Chae Tae-won soon returned to the drivers seat and his face somehow seemed years older upon his return.
Ive relayed the message that you shouldnt be alarmed by Kim Shin-hwa-nims entry.
Then I may proceed.
Yes, but please be cautious not to enter through a risky area Do you see where the branches extend over the wall there?
I see it.
Could you make your entrance near that tree? Weve arranged for someone to meet you on that side.
No problem.
Chae Tae-won turned his head for a moment and seemed to sigh quietly. After a brief pause, he suddenly changed the subject.
The chairman is deeply concerned.
In response to such remarks, silence often serves better than an awkward reply.
And more than concerning the chairman, I ask again for the young ladys sake. Unlike us, shes an innocent girl with no fault of her own.
Well, since Ive accepted the job, I have no intention of doing it half-heartedly.
Thank you.
Chapter 65: Tiger's Daughter 2A strange city where individuals suffering from madness and living at the fringes sought to transform their lives by defeating surreal monsters, while corporations wielding technologies that didnt exist in reality amassed vast wealth.In the darkness of such a city where no one is crazier than the other, Cheong-ho was one of the three bosses of the underworld who was gaining more notoriety than anyone else.Cheong-ho was a man surrounded by grand rumors.Claims of his cruel hands, his ridiculous tendency for violence, or his incurable madness Listing them all would make for trivial tales.But aside from such rumors, his love for his daughter seemed genuine at least. As soon as Tudor contacted him, a sleek black luxury sedan swiftly arrived at the entrance of Vasilisa.It had been less than three minutes since Tudor had hung up the phone.You arrived quickly.An old man in a suit seated in the drivers seat responded in a calm voice,I was the closest member available.It appeared that the nearest available person in their network was mobilized to escort me from Vasilisa.The chairmans house is not far from here.I see.Yes, we should arrive in about 30 minutes, but given the circumstances, I hope youll understand if we speed a bit.Cheong-hos home was a luxurious country house located on the outskirts of Paju.However, it wasnt the kind of tranquil setting one might expect for a wealthy retiree to enjoy their later years. In fact, it was more fitting to call it a mansion than a country house.As soon as we entered the road, the car began to gradually accelerate. Since it was late at night and the roads were empty, the elderly driver seemed to push the speed to its limits. Nevertheless, because the ride was so comfortable and it was a heavy vehicle, there was no major discomfort.The driver humbly introduced himself as just another member of the organization and revealed his name to be Chae Tae-won.And I knew his name before he introduced himself.This implied that he held enough importance in the Cthulhu World to make a name for himself and he possessed skills worth remembering.Of course, depending on how things unfolded, there might never be a need to call his name again, or we could end up in a tiresome cycle of conflict until his dying day.With his lean build, tall height, and neatly combed hair, along with the composed lines of age on his face, he looked more like a bank president or a high-ranking corporate executive than a field member of an organization.In reality, his duties werent much different from those confined to a desk. Thats because Chae Tae-won was a branch chief managing a branch of the Triad.In essence, he wasnt the kind of person one would expect to be performing the role of my chauffeur.Tudor had jokingly said, Its urgent. Not for me, but for the client, and the client was really in a hurry.And although the old driver didnt show it, the situation was really urgent.This was information that only I knew and that others couldnt know.! Time Limit: Jeong Hyun-ah will die in 2 hours !Regrettably, I was entangled in an annoying timed quest. I hoped for minimal disruptions, but the time left was dreadfully short. Any slight mishap could lead to failure, regardless of my capabilities.And should I fail, the consequence would beFailure: You will have a hostile relationship with the Triad.Ah, damn it, how troublesome! Why did I have to get stuck with such a quest!It took about 8 minutes to reach our destination. The car soon began to slow down as it seemed we were almost there.Things might get a bit chaotic upon arrival. I ask for your understanding in advance.Even though I was wearing a mask, a hoodie, a backpack, and was even carrying a skateboard, Chae Tae-wons polite attitude didnt waver one bit. It seemed a waste to simply dismiss him as a gangster.I have a rough idea of whats happening.The place was usually guarded by dozens of organization members at all times, but now, the bosss family had been kidnapped. Likely, hundreds of underlings from the organization had swarmed the place which created a sea of people.No, its not what you think.? Then what is it?The police will be there.I have no intention of laying a finger on your boss, as long as he is a citizen of this great Republic of Korea, and that applies to his daughter as well!!! What Im after are the kidnappers, so open the door right now!!!What kind of nonsense is this!!! Bring a warrant!!!Whats with you, bastard!!Well Im not particularly inclined to side with Yang Seo-ho, but theres really no need to doubt her sincerity. She genuinely doesnt care if the person in question is a mob boss or a despicable serial killer as long as they are a legal citizen of South Korea with the right to walk on its land.The reason she was pushing so hard, even at the risk of abuse of her authority, was solely because the target of her pursuit and the kidnapper of Cheong-hos daughter was an illegal aliena being from another world.However, her inflexibility and aggressive approach were only deepening misunderstandings as time passed.This wasnt the time to be hiding in Chae Tae-wons car.I turned to Chae Tae-won who looked troubled and started the conversation.It doesnt seem like this situation will resolve easily.Hmm were short on time tooChae Tae-wons voice trailed off for a moment before he made up his mind and continued.Ill step in and find a way to clear the path.No, no. Wait a moment.Huh?Chae Tae-won stepping in didnt guarantee that the way would be cleared. With time already running short, the last thing I wanted was to waste more of it.Ill make my way in through the back on my own.The back door is likely to be in a similar state.Perhaps, if the chairman would allow it, I might quietly climb over the wall.No, I couldnt possibly ask that of a guestChae Tae-won looked even more disheveled than when he had watched Yang Seo-hos tantrum.The issue here went beyond mere courtesy to a guest. Regardless of the circumstances, if I were to climb over the wall of the chairmans house, it would be a matter of pride for the Triad, and Chae Tae-won could face internal embarrassment for failing to perform his duties.But was I really going to continue wasting time like this?Were running out of time, arent we?Hmm Alright. But please, just wait a moment.Chae Tae-won quietly reversed the car. He moved it far enough away so that the gathered police officers couldnt see, then got out of the car and began to make a call on his smartphone.It seemed he was either seeking permission. or at least trying to ensure that no one would be startled by my entry.The call was brief. Chae Tae-won soon returned to the drivers seat and his face somehow seemed years older upon his return.Ive relayed the message that you shouldnt be alarmed by Kim Shin-hwa-nims entry.Then I may proceed.Yes, but please be cautious not to enter through a risky area Do you see where the branches extend over the wall there?I see it.Could you make your entrance near that tree? Weve arranged for someone to meet you on that side.No problem.Chae Tae-won turned his head for a moment and seemed to sigh quietly. After a brief pause, he suddenly changed the subject.The chairman is deeply concerned.In response to such remarks, silence often serves better than an awkward reply.And more than concerning the chairman, I ask again for the young ladys sake. Unlike us, shes an innocent girl with no fault of her own.Well, since Ive accepted the job, I have no intention of doing it half-heartedly.Thank you.
