How A Mythical Holy Knight Lives As A Villain (Novel) - Chapter 35
Chapter 35
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Lee Gyeon-hu had strong memories of Go Johan.
Whether it was Shinsung, which had suddenly surpassed Saman’s name, or himself who had to enter their middle school almost like a hostage.
Above all, what bothered him most was.
‘Go Johan.’
Go Johan, who had always remained aloof and proud, never mixing with others – he left a strong impression.
He still remembered when he’d introduced himself using Saman’s name at the start of the school year.
‘I’m Lee Gyeon-hu of Saman.’
And.
Nod.
That was all.
His face had turned red at being ignored for the first time in his life, yet he felt powerless to do anything.
Moreover, everyone else looked up to Go Johan as if he were something divine, wanting to get close to him.
Just like…
“So this is Shinsung’s Go Johan.”
“There were rumors, but I wonder if they’re true?”
Like now.
But he learned later.
‘He’s nothing.’
That he was just an abandoned child of Shinsung who had caused all sorts of problems since childhood.
‘Seems he’s trying to act important again because of recent false fame, but that won’t work.’
He’s no longer the same Lee Gyeon-hu from back then either.
“Go Johan?”
Lee Gyeon-hu approached and called out Go Johan’s name.
“…?”
The man and woman who were conversing stopped and looked at Lee Gyeon-hu.
“Who are you?”
Crack.
Lee Gyeon-hu’s veins nearly burst.
Despite being in the same class for three years at Shinsung Middle School, he couldn’t even remember his name?
“…Are you pretending not to remember?”
“…?”
“Hah, you were always like this. I’m Lee Gyeon-hu. We went to the same middle school.”
And.
Nod.
Just like before, Go Johan merely nodded.
Those sky-blue eyes seemed to look down on him arrogantly.
But today would be different.
“What is it?”
“As you probably know, our Saman is in charge of this Goldian auction.”
“And?”
Murmur, murmur.
Those who had been showing interest in Go Johan started whispering.
Smirk.
Everything was going according to plan.
“I heard Shinsung declined the invitation, so how did you get in?”
Go Johan tried to say something, but Lee Gyeon-hu didn’t give him a chance.
‘Today is the day you get humiliated.’
With a smile, Lee Gyeon-hu said,
“I heard there’s no record of Shinsung’s invitation either. Sorry, but this is a very important event today.”
Though spoken softly, it would be clearly audible to the Players.
“Was he not invited?”
“How did he get in then?”
Whispers could be heard from all around.
“Why?”
When the previously friendly gazes turned questioning.
“You’ll have to leave. For old times’ sake, I won’t make a scene dragging you out.”
“I don’t understand.”
“I’m telling you to get lost.”
The moment Lee Gyeon-hu finally spat out those words.
Thump.
It felt like his breath was being choked off, as if his heart had stopped.
And instinctively.
“…!”
Lee Gyeon-hu looked at the mysterious girl beside Go Johan.
A contemptuous gaze like looking at an insect, filled with thick killing intent.
‘What…?’
Could she really kill with just a look?
And.
Trembling.
Lee Gyeon-hu’s shaking hand unconsciously moved to his sword hilt.
‘I’ll die. I’ll die.’
He had to swing his sword, do anything to survive.
Just as the blood vessels in his wide-open eyes were about to burst.
“What’s all this commotion?”
A voice spoke in English.
At that moment.
“Kuhak!”
Lee Gyeon-hu expelled his held breath.
As he slowly came to his senses, the first thing he saw was.
“I apologize for the rudeness. Greed.”
The sight of Goldian’s chairman Richard personally apologizing to the girl beside Go Johan and Go Johan himself.
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“I heard Saman was quite a reliable guild.”
Richard’s voice was loud, as if unconcerned about anything.
“How disappointing.”
“Ch-Chairman Richard…”
Richard didn’t even glance at the flustered Lee Gyeon-hu.
“I apologize for the discourtesy. Will you forgive us? Greed.”
Then he even bowed his head to the girl beside Go Johan.
Murmur, murmur.
Goldian’s chairman Richard was well-known for being exceptionally arrogant.
Yet here he was, personally stepping forward and bowing his head.
“Greed?”
“Did he say Greed?”
Moreover, the name that echoed caused even more commotion than Richard’s actions.
“Greed…”
It was a name Lee Gyeon-hu remembered.
Among the three VVIPs invited to this auction, while two had declined, the one name that had accepted was.
“Greed!”
It was Greed.
Though puzzled at first hearing the unfamiliar name, upon investigation, it was said to be a very secretive and dangerous name.
Though their identity wasn’t properly revealed, wasn’t it a name that numerous global corporations were cautious of?
“That… is just a kid?”
Perhaps it was due to Greed’s killing intent earlier.
In his dazed state, Lee Gyeon-hu blurted out words he should have kept to himself.
Whoosh.
Silence instantly enveloped the auction hall.
“……”
Richard, who hadn’t even glanced at Lee Gyeon-hu before, was now looking down at him with cold eyes.
“This is truly a mess.”
“Uh…”
“Goldian will terminate its contract with Saman effective immediately. It will be Saman, not Goldian, who will pay the penalty fee. For showing disrespect to Goldian’s highest VVIP.”
“What…”
A ringing sound seemed to echo in Lee Gyeon-hu’s head.
“Samuel.”
“Yes, Chairman.”
“Take charge of security, and urgently request cooperation from the Association.”
“Understood.”
Saman’s security guards were too stunned by the sudden situation to move properly.
But as Goldian’s guild members and mercenaries approached as if they’d been waiting.
“……”
Only then could they grasp the situation.
“What are you doing, Samuel?”
Lee Gyeon-hu still stood frozen in place.
“Remove him.”
At Richard’s words, Samuel approached Lee Gyeon-hu and said clearly in Korean.
“Get lost.”
Though Saman’s standing in Korea was not small, Goldian was on another level entirely.
If they were to influence Saman’s business partners right now, Saman would be ruined immediately.
That’s when.
“Ah, I apologize.”
Go Johan, who had been quiet, spoke up.
“My English isn’t very good. This is a misunderstanding.”
Go Johan spoke confidently to Richard.
“He’s my middle school classmate and we were just greeting each other after a long time. I wouldn’t want to cause trouble over nothing.”
“Oh, is that so? You’re Shinsung’s Go Johan, right? Though I’m curious about your connection with Greed. If you’re Greed’s friend, I suppose we should listen to what you have to say.”
Lee Gyeon-hu, who had nearly been thrown out moments ago, suddenly lifted his head to look at Go Johan.
And.
“Th-thank you.”
He bowed his head in gratitude toward Go Johan.
“This favor… I’ll contact you later.”
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After Greed’s appearance, numerous VIPs seemed to want to approach and talk.
Though they had only heard the name, if Richard acknowledged them, there was no doubt their identity was real.
And.
“Mister Go?”
“Call me Johan.”
“Thank you. Johan, you’re very kind. Unlike Greed’s usual friends.”
It was a barbed comment.
Companies that Greed had destroyed through aggressive investments, methods that accumulated wealth in ruthless ways despite being legal – it seemed quite contrary to Greed.
“Not particularly. I just don’t like being used by others.”
“……”
Richard’s expression briefly hardened at Go Johan’s words.
“You knew?”
“Greed told me.”
Richard nodded at Go Johan’s words.
In truth, all of this had happened exactly as Richard had wanted.
No matter how incompetent Lee Gyeon-hu was, he wouldn’t have been careless about a VVIP’s entry and treatment.
Lee Gyeon-hu hadn’t even known Greed had entered.
That was because Goldian had let Greed in and hidden their presence.
“There were rumors that Greed was connected to Korea. I thought something interesting might happen if we left things alone.”
Hehe, Richard laughed like that.
“Just as expected.”
Go Johan stared at Richard with an expressionless face.
“But it’s Johan, not Greed.”
Smirk.
Richard looked back and forth between Go Johan and Greed.
“It seems our awaited guests have finally arrived.”
Others might not notice, but Richard could feel it.
That the owner of Asia’s black hand, managing astronomical assets in the shadows, might actually be this man rather than her.
“You seem to be hiding more than I expected.”
“The same could be said about you.”
It was the first time.
“……”
That Richard’s expression had become so rigid.
Only then did Go Johan show a smile.
“I’ll come see you later. We seem to have things to discuss.”
“Should I send a separate invitation?”
“That won’t be necessary.”
“Then enjoy your time.”
With those final words, Richard and Samuel turned away.
Only then did the onlookers seem to breathe again.
“Greed, they say?”
“What kind of relationship does Go Johan have with her?”
“Did he just chase Richard away?”
Interest grew even more.
“Interesting.”
Go Johan said while watching Richard’s back.
“Indeed. This is my first time seeing him in person too.”
Greed chimed in.
“By the way, thanks to you, things worked out well. I hadn’t paid attention to Saman since they weren’t needed, but after this incident, it might not be bad to put them in our pocket. You’ll allow it, right?”
Lee Ha-yeon finally spoke with a childlike face and voice.
“Well, that’s your role, so you don’t need my permission.”
“Thank you, Captain.”
And they could clearly see.
That Greed was treating Go Johan with careful and favorable attention.
‘Go Johan.’
It was a moment when that name became deeply etched in everyone’s minds.
Several people approached Go Johan and Greed to engage in quiet, careful conversation.
Among them was Shimaura, an executive of Ryujin, one of Japan’s top three guilds, who had been talking with Lee Gyeon-hu earlier.
“Pleased to meet you. I am…”
“Did you really conquer the Black Gate?”
“To think Greed was such a beautiful young lady, may I ask your actual age?”
In the friendly atmosphere.
-The auction will now begin.
Finally, the Goldian auction began.