Chapter 41: First Outing with Workers

First outing with the workers.

What to prepare?

[Temporary Disguise Permit – 2,000P]

And since it’s four of them… that’s 8,000P.

“My hands are shaking.”

Even if it’s expensive, I have to buy it.

Boldly purchasing four tickets.

Still, thankfully it was a bit cheaper than I thought.

Originally, I would have had to buy ten…

“I’m fine, Sujangnim.”

Todd declines.

He says using the disguise permit would just look weirder on him.

Well, thinking about it, he’s right.

Todd, the bear costume.

‘Walking speed?’

Naturally slow.

There’s no choice but to carry him around.

If he used the disguise permit?

Ugh…

“Weaklings! It’s a shame you’re not coming!”

“Yeah…”

“Right! Rani’s disappointed too!”

I’m disappointed too.

“But what can I do?”

“They said they don’t want to go.”

The other day, I asked casually.

“Let’s all go see the outside world and then eat some meat.”

The orcs’ reaction?

‘Workers have no interest in the outside world! Hiss!’

‘Hiss! Instead, feeding us lots of meat later is better!’

Meat is a yes.

But?

They refused to go outside.

See, they definitely have different inclinations.

Even normally.

While everyone is hooked on TV, the orcs just don’t care.

Well…

I’ll give them what they want.

I’ll buy a bunch of meat on the way back.

“Boss, shall we go?”

“Yeah.”

We have to.

But first, just a moment.

Before going out, I have to use the temporary disguise permits.

[Using ‘Temporary Disguise Permit’.]

[Please select targets.]

Targets.

Everyone except me and Todd.

[Confirm]

‘Once selected and confirmed?’

Flash!

Light flickers.

And then—

“Oh… this is amazing. It changes like this.”

“Wasseo, you’ve become Korean?”

“Wow~! Rani’s hair is night black! Completely dark!”

I thought it was just clothes changing since it was a disguise.

But no.

This much deserves 2,000P for sure.

From clothes, face, hair color, even eye color all changed completely.

“Heh heh, amazing. Magic like this really exists.”

“Newbie! Boss, if you watch closely, there are many more surprises than you think!”

But Arthur’s way of speaking stayed the same.

“Wasseo?”

“Yeah, you…”

“It’s fine, Sujangnim. Since we used the disguise permit, it will sound natural to others.”

Ah.

‘It even has that function?’

As expected from the Labor Management Office…

Truly all-purpose.

In that case, no worries.

“Everyone ready? Let’s go.”

“Yes!”

“Good!”

Okay.

Let’s depart immediately.

***

Starting with an escape room.

Next, meat at the expensive restaurant we reserved.

Finally, a café.

A perfect plan.

But…

“Sujangnim, sorry but I’d like to go separately.”

“Huh? Suddenly?”

“Heh heh… After talking with Todd yesterday, I found somewhere nearby I want to check out.”

They really adapt fast.

“Wasn’t it just the other day they were dealing with the cult?”

“Now they’re already looking at the internet with Todd.”

“Is that alright?”

“Of course. It’s fine.”

It’s a bit disappointing.

But well…

Since we’re out, might as well do what we want.

Besides, “If it were anyone else, maybe not, but with Todd or Woonjang, I trust them to go alone.”

“Huh? Boss? You don’t trust Wasseo?”

“Um…”

Sorry.

You’re a bit iffy.

I have a feeling you’ll cause trouble.

‘On the other hand, Woonjang?’

Already fully adapted.

He was even searching online for places to go.

More modern than the labor brothers.

Still, just in case, one request…

[Attention]

If there’s any collision, don’t kill people. If possible, avoid collision before it happens.

That would be better.”

“That’s obvious, right? Sujang, don’t worry too much.”

Right.

That’s natural.

Phew.

No need to worry.

‘Honestly, worry about injuries?’

Not at all.

Especially with top-grade workers.

They easily clear A-rank dungeons, so no worries.

Just give them enough money.

“Woonjang-nim, this should be enough for a full day.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Okay.

It’d be better if they had a card.

But since they might clock out outside, declined.

“Then, we’ll go this way.”

“Clocking out can be done after returning home, right?”

“Hmm… whichever is convenient.”

Wages were paid in advance, so they can clock out anytime.

They can clock out while wandering around.

Or they can do it at home.

“Got it.”

He said he wants to see something.

He left without looking back.

‘Where is he going?’

Curious but—

“Boss, we’re coming too?!”

Meat.”

“Heh~! Rani, let’s escape!”

These meerkats.

They’ve been waiting impatiently since earlier.

Already getting restless.

Can’t help it.

“Alright, alright, let’s go.”

At that moment.

“Huh?!”

***

On the rooftop of the building across the street, a man was watching Yoon Hajun.

A member of the guild Truth’s Eye, Lee Minkook’s eyes widened.

“Why are there five people?”

The surveillance target, Yoon Hajun.

The door opened and he came out of the house—

One, two, three…

Even looking again, it’s five people.

“I knew something was off.”

It was definitely a single-occupancy house.

They confirmed no one recently moved in.

‘But five people coming out of that house?’

‘How is that possible?’

No matter how you look, it’s strange.

For now, record everything.

Ssssk.

[Target: Yoon Hajun.]

A child hugging a bear costume.

Three adult men.

Quickly jotting down their features.

‘Huh?’

One person breaks off separately.

“Hmm…”

The group splits into two.

Still, have to follow the surveillance target.

Casually glance which side the lone man goes to—

‘Huh?’

Where did he go…

“Are you looking for me?”

A cold sensation at the neck.

And a voice behind.

‘Who is it?’

Turning eyes sideways just enough to see—

Crazy.

The man who separated earlier…

“Pleasure to meet you. The other day I heard voices across the street. Cult? Wasn’t that what you said?”

“Uh…”

No.

He was definitely downstairs just seconds ago…

In that short time?

“How in the world….”

“You’re curious why I’m here, huh? Don’t be surprised, it’s magic.”

“Magic?”

“Awakening related to magic?”

“Is there a skill to cross space?”

“Ah, so that’s why the Labor Management Office Head…!”

“I sensed someone lingering around here, so it’s better you explain why you were surveilling.”

“Uh… I wasn’t surveilling, I was just—”

“Passing by?”

“Yes, exactly!”

“Do they believe that?”

Expectantly looking into his eyes—

Chilling.

“Heh heh, wouldn’t it be better to tell us the mastermind while we’re still on good terms?”

“I’m serious. As you know, the area where I preach my god is nearby…”

It’s true.

At least on paper.

They could show proof if asked…

“Well, it’s fine. Since you’ll be forced to tell the truth by magic anyway.”

‘Magic that forces the truth?’

No skill can control someone’s brain.

Everyone knows that truth.

If such a skill existed, they’d have conquered the world already.

This has to be 100% intimidation.

“I swear it’s not true. I don’t know why you’re doing this—”

“Enough. You’ve had your chances. Now it’s time to borrow the power of magic.”

Power of magic, my foot.

Go ahead.

If you can.

“I’ve said many times, I’m innocent.”

Lee Minkook straightened his shoulders and spoke proudly.

Not knowing he’d soon regret it.

Korea’s private detective guild.

[Truth’s Eye]

***

Guild master Kim Sunwoo was busy organizing information.

Registered awakened list… and to surveil every move… probably China is behind this recently.

“I get what their goal is.”

[Recently Registered Awakened List]

They’re trying to find someone in here.

‘Who could it be?’

The answer was already clear.

“Labor Management Office Head…”

No way.

That hero is among them?

If true.

I’ll find him first and explain the situation.

Ask for help…

“Sigh.”

Nonsense.

No way the Labor Management Office Head is there.

Those Chinese idiots are just guessing.

“All sorted for now. Just waiting for Lee Minkook to come back.”

He’s nothing special anyway.

Supposedly a boring guy who just stays home.

Screech!

“Oh, you’re back?”

He’s not noble.

Always comes in whenever he thinks about it—

“Huh? Why does his face look so pale?”

“Hey, are you sick? You look off.”

I asked worriedly.

The answer came from behind.

“Side effects of magic.”

“Magic all of a sudden?”

“No.”

He looks like he’s about to collapse; what magic nonsense is that?

“Magic that helps you tell the truth.”

“Such magic exists?”

“I heard everything. Truth’s Eye took a request to surveil our Sujang all day.”

“Lee Minkook, you…”

He really said it?

He’s not a gossip even if he slacks off.

‘What on earth did he do?’

“No need for words. Just tell me who hired you.”

“If you don’t…”

“If not, then…”

“Why stop speaking so nervously?”

“But Sujang?”

“Could it be…”

“That Sujang is the Labor Management Office Head?”

“Yes.”

No way.

‘The Labor Management Office Head really was on that list?’

Crazy…

And that person doesn’t even seem to be a Sujang.

‘Could it be, as the joke goes, not one but a group?’

Thinking about various things for a moment.

“But if I say that…”

‘Wasn’t it a secret?’

Stopped mid-sentence.

I think I know why he hesitated.

“Damn.”

Once I find the mastermind, I’ll deal with him too.

Phew.

Better to say it and die than to be killed.

Yeah.

Better to die after revealing everything to the heroes than to the Chinese.

Still feels a bit disappointing.

Wish he had come himself.

Then maybe he could’ve done something about this damned ankle monitor.

Well, if it’s fate, there’s nothing to do.

“Hm? Seems like you’re not going to speak, so no choice but to borrow the power of magic.”

No.

He’s risking death here!

And that’s not magic.

‘Why is his fist bleeding?’

“Wait.”

“I’ll tell everything.”

“I’ll speak.”

“Just make sure to get proper revenge.”

“Dae-rim Chinatown.”

“445. A street where Chinese people gather.”

“Among them, a secluded alley corner house deep inside.”

“There, an agent from China’s Special Operations Unit.”

Jang Jun swallowed hard.

Swallow.

China’s Special Operations Unit.

A secretive identity himself…

But compared to those in front of him, insignificant.

So.

“How did it go?”

Despite being an administrator, he naturally used honorifics.

No, these must be seriously dangerous people.

Heard about them only in rumors.

No official department name.

Ten agents with no names.

Thought it was just a rumor.

They really don’t have names.

Asked, they’re called No.1, No.2, No.3… to No.10.

That’s how the introductions ended.

Before coming, he heard from his superior.

They were born and raised as tools, so names don’t matter.

Instead, their abilities are solid.

Raised as tools from childhood.

Among them, some awakened and even reached the top floor of the tower.

No need to say more.

Each of them on the 50th floor of the tower.

[Jang Jun, you don’t need to do anything. Just control those guys.]

That’s enough.

Order from the boss.

Naturally.

‘What can you do against such monsters?’

From gathering info to analysis.

They handle it all themselves.

And just now, No.9 brought the final information.

“Conclusion?”

“No suspected individuals.”

“Hmm.”

Now it’s Jang Jun’s turn to judge.

“Would be easier if narrowed down here.”

“No result, so nothing to do.”

“Are you ready?”

These guys.

Without answering, they immediately stand up.

Means they’re ready.

This was the main objective.

“Follow the party’s order, handle it.”

“Understood.”

Now that they’ve stepped in, before tonight ends, there should be an answer.

Just as I thought I could wait, “No need for that.”

A strange voice suddenly sounded.

‘No, there shouldn’t be anyone else here.’

‘Who is it?’

Turning around, it was someone I’d never seen before.

“How did you get in here?”

“I came by magic.”

No.

Looking at the wall behind him cut open…

He came with a purpose.

Still, no worries.

No.1 to No.10 have started rushing at him, so he’ll be dead soon.

Watching quietly with relief, suddenly, the man muttered something strange.

“Hah, what’s with the smell of blood… You’re not human. Then it’s okay to kill you.”