How A Mythical Holy Knight Lives As A Villain (Novel) - Chapter 57
Chapter 57
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Black Crown, truly an enormous organization.
They are the true evil deeply rooted in this society, the ones who can be called villains.
“These b*st*rds.”
We had never been able to uncover their true nature, as they had been hiding so secretly.
*Smirk.*
Finally, we managed to grasp something that could be considered their true form.
It was because of Black Crown’s insatiable desire.
“Shouldn’t they just stay buried underground, feeding on carbon dioxide?”
They were no longer satisfied with being the kings of the underworld and began to reach for the surface.
‘Black Gate.’
During the crisis that was called the Black Gate incident in South Korea, they revealed themselves and offered to lend a hand.
‘Gate Break.’
They also showed their face during the global Gate Break incident, offering their assistance.
Sounds good, right?
“Where do they think they’re reaching?”
In the process, they clearly intended to make their name known in the light and expand their underworld business into the open.
And.
“Because of these bastards…”
Because of them, their actions became known to the public, and Go Johan ended up suffering unnecessarily.
Go Johan, my younger brother who had always been peculiar since childhood, was never the type to wipe out an entire guild.
“Can you just calm down?”
“Da-yeon… think of him as your younger brother.”
“Let’s kill him.”
Go Min-ji and Kim Da-yeon looked at each other and laughed.
Anyway, we finally got a little closer to the true nature of Black Crown.
During the Black Gate and Gate Break incidents, a few people revealed themselves under the name of Black Crown.
Thanks to persistently tracking them down and investigating everything, we managed to uncover some of their secrets.
‘Go Johan.’
Go Min-ji thought of her younger brother, who must be suffering somewhere even now.
‘Just wait a little longer. Your older sister will take care of everything.’
Even though her abilities as a player were incomparable to Go Johan’s, as a family member, as an older sister, she had to do what she had to do.
“…Min-ji.”
Kim Da-yeon looked at Go Min-ji with a stern face.
In the hastily set-up situation room, reports were coming in one after another.
“They’re moving.”
The main figures of Black Crown, who had been under surveillance by the investigation team, had started to move.
“…A day or two? Let’s watch a little longer.”
Until now, they had been moving separately, making it difficult to approach them carelessly.
An organization of this scale would quickly disappear back into the shadows if handled improperly, leaving no evidence behind.
So we waited.
“If they move separately again, it’ll be hard to take them down.”
*Nod.*
Kim Da-yeon nodded at Go Min-ji’s words.
Although Go Min-ji seemed to rush headlong into anything related to Go Johan, she was more rational and thorough than anyone else.
She had felt the rapid growth of the American player community and voluntarily went to study in the US at a young age.
There, she earned the nickname “Berserker” and rose to the top ranks.
“…There can be no mistakes.”
That was why Kim Da-yeon had asked Go Min-ji for support.
Go Min-ji was thorough, cold, and capable.
As long as she wasn’t in combat, she was colder than anyone else.
Then.
“…”
Kim Da-yeon’s expression began to change as she received reports.
“…Just follow them carefully. Don’t get caught.”
Kim Da-yeon gave orders to the investigation team.
*Shiver.*
Her fingertips trembled as she looked at Go Min-ji.
“They’re moving…!”
The same words as before, but this time it was different.
“All the tails we’ve caught on our side!”
This time was different.
“Let’s move.”
Go Min-ji stood up, already packing her gear.
***
It was exactly as expected.
Like cockroaches living in the shadows, they would eventually gather for a meeting.
Their goal was probably to solidify their hierarchy and strengthen their unity.
‘Bastards.’
Like a cult, as if receiving blessings from their leader.
They would pledge their loyalty in front of their leader, receiving crumbs as if they were divine grace.
Go Min-ji and Kim Da-yeon thought that Black Crown’s recent movements were of that nature.
Until now, the ones they had caught had never faced each other, but this time, they had started to move together.
“Reinforcements?”
“Not yet.”
Go Min-ji spoke from the moving vehicle in response to Kim Da-yeon’s question.
“We can’t be sure there aren’t moles in the association. It’s the same with other guilds.”
“You think so?”
“Do you want to lose this hard-earned opportunity because of that ‘what if’?”
“…Fine.”
“Call for reinforcements after we’ve completely surrounded them. If necessary…”
Go Min-ji said.
“Even from the Holy Guild.”
At the very least, she could trust the Holy Guild, where she was born.
She couldn’t vouch for the many guild members beneath, but she could definitely trust her father, the guild leader, her older brother, the vice guild leader, and her mother.
“…Thank you.”
Kim Da-yeon said.
This was why she couldn’t help but acknowledge Go Min-ji.
And why she could rely on her.
“For what?”
“For helping.”
Go Min-ji’s help, even though she wasn’t part of the association, was something Kim Da-yeon was truly grateful for.
“This is the land where the Holy Guild has taken root. It’s where my family lives.”
By now, Go Min-ji’s eyes had calmed.
“I can’t stand to see these cancerous bastards running rampant. I’m actually grateful you contacted me.”
They laughed at the awkwardness of the situation, and finally got out of the vehicle.
“That building?”
As the association’s investigation team players approached, Kim Da-yeon asked.
“Yes. It’s the Blade Guild building.”
“Blade?”
It was the name of a mid-tier guild.
“These crazy bastards, are they trying to offer sacrifices or something?”
Were they trying to blood their blades together before the meeting?
Otherwise, there was no reason for Black Crown’s elite to gather in one place.
“What about Blade?”
“There’s nothing particularly unusual about them. However…”
The investigation team said.
“We’ve confirmed that they had some kind of transaction with China.”
“Some kind of transaction?”
“…We think it’s some kind of drug, but we haven’t been able to confirm.”
“Ha.”
So Blade was just another piece of trash.
“What the hell is the association doing?”
“…The pressure from China is too strong. Moreover, if the association moves openly, there will be a lot of talk about player oppression and such.”
“…Anyway, it’s not just a sacrifice.”
It could be the absorption of a new organization, or perhaps paying the price for operating underground without Black Crown’s permission.
“Then there’s no need to rush in.”
Go Min-ji said.
If Blade had people worth saving, they would have rushed in immediately, but since they were scum who deserved to die, they could afford to observe more carefully.
The life of one investigation team player who risked their life for this was worth more than those trash.
“Surround them. Activate the barrier items without them noticing.”
By now, Go Min-ji was giving orders on the scene.
“Once the encirclement is complete and the barrier is activated, request reinforcements…”
But no one found it strange.
“I’ll go in first. Once the entry point is open, follow me. Good. We’ll be able to get solid evidence.”
Go Min-ji had already proven her abilities, which everyone acknowledged.
‘Go Johan. Wait. Your older sister will clear your name and bring you out.’
By now, the encirclement was complete.
“Activate the barrier.”
*Whoosh!*
The barrier spread out.
*Thud!*
Go Min-ji planted her large sword in the ground and began to advance toward the building.
***
She tensed all her muscles and activated her senses.
At the same time, she released her mana, enveloping both her sword and body, and expanded her sensory perception even further.
Before entering the building, Go Min-ji was already in full combat readiness.
And then.
*Crash!*
She broke through the building’s outer wall, not the entrance.
“This…”
The stench of blood stung her nose.
“Bastards.”
Scattered corpses were strewn about in a mess.
What she was looking for were the living.
And Black Crown.
“…!”
Finally, the moment her senses picked up someone she believed to be a member of Black Crown.
*Crack!*
Go Min-ji didn’t hesitate and burst through the ground.
“Association investigation team! Drop your weapons and surrender! If you don’t drop your weapons…”
*Swish!*
Her large sword swung as fast as a rapier.
Kill them first?
No.
‘Capture as many as possible.’
Unless a fight was unavoidable, they would capture as many members of Black Crown as possible to bring them to the association or court.
The more mouths and evidence they had, the faster Go Johan’s name would be cleared.
Then.
*Thud.*
Go Min-ji’s sword stopped at someone’s throat.
“…?”
The person’s eyes shook in confusion.
“Kim Da-yeon, head of the association investigation team! Black Crown, drop your weapons and surrender immediately! Anyone who resists will be…”
Kim Da-yeon, who had followed in, and the investigation team members also stopped.
The scene before them was incomprehensible.
The presumed members of Black Crown were lined up.
“What are you… doing?”
They had their hands raised, showing no intention of resisting.
“We surrender.”
The mana emanating from them also seemed to indicate they had no intention of fighting back.
“What the hell is this?”
Go Min-ji said, still pointing her sword at them in disbelief.
“As we said. We will surrender if necessary.”
“If necessary…?”
“Go Min-ji of the Holy Guild, it’s been a while.”
Someone revealed themselves from behind.
It was as if time had stopped, and no one could move in the face of this sudden situation.
“…Who?”
Go Min-ji’s eyes widened as she saw the man who had revealed himself.
“…Uncle Kang-in?”
She couldn’t recognize him immediately because he had changed so much, but he was definitely Kang-in, who had once been famous as a top-ranked player.
He had also worked as a mercenary for the Holy Guild.
-“Here, say hello. This is Kang-in.”
She remembered Lee Jae-kyung introducing him to her when she was young.
“Uncle… why?”
“I am the leader… of Black Crown.”
“What are you… talking about? Why are you!”
“I’ll explain. But first…”
At Kang-in’s gesture, Black Crown members all stepped back.
The investigation team members twitched, but they were in no condition to fight, as they had sealed their own mana.
“Would you follow me for a moment?”
“…Fine.”
“Min-ji!”
“There’s someone waiting for you.”
And then.
“That person is the one you’re looking for, Go Min-ji.”
She couldn’t understand any of it.
But Go Min-ji made a decision without delay.
“…Da-yeon, cancel the reinforcements.”
“Min-ji!”
“At the very least, the uncle I knew wasn’t trash. And more importantly…”
The reason Go Min-ji decided to follow Kang-in.
It was.
‘His legs?’
She clearly remembered that Kang-in had lost both legs and retired.
Lee Jae-kyung had argued about whether the Holy Guild should sponsor him, which made her remember it even more.
But now, Kang-in had two perfectly fine legs, not even prosthetics.
*Thud! Thud!*
This filled Go Min-ji with an overwhelming sense of unease.
“I’ll follow.”
“Please come this way.”
Kang-in, who had called himself the leader of Black Crown, and the executives who seemed to be his subordinates, treated Go Min-ji with utmost respect.