Chapter 26 (2/2)

”Yes. I am the ace in the hole. The two of them&h.e.l.lip; Even if they have the people that they've already gathered, I will still win.”

–Hrmm.

“In addition, none of your grandchildren are better than me. So naturally, Ji-hee will stay the longest.” What did I want? I said it first before the old man could ask. “As you said, you won't be giving me anything right now. Anyway, if my words are proven correct&h.e.l.lip;”

–You won't need to ask for anything since I will do it.

The old man's voice was filled with laughter. Yes. He was right. If Yoon Ji-hee survive longer than any of her siblings or cousins, it meant she would be the successor of the UZ Group. And I would have been responsible for the safety of the successor.

“I just wanted you to know. This is your insurance against damage. Even in the worst situation where the dungeon surpa.s.ses the ability of your grandchildren, it is insurance that at least once grandchild survives.” The next moment, the old man's loud laugh entered my ears.

–That is fine.

”Thank you.”

-Yes, then should I call the other children and tell them not to hurt Ji-hee and the person who is calling?

Goose b.u.mps formed on my spine. I hadn't said it yet.

–Sang-min more than Sang-ah&h.e.l.lip; That child feels a desperate sense of urgency. I've told him several times to be vigilant to other parties. I can't stop him.

”&h.e.l.lip;” Even though there was no hope, I wanted him to keep his grandchildren in check, at least in reality. It was for my personal safety rather than Yoon Ji-hee's. I knew he was going to say that.

–Ah. Don’t worry about it. This business is okay. Free insurance. It is free so I will take care of it.

”Thank you.”

– I personally feel sorry for Ji-hee since she isn't the type to make an active move or to play dirty. Tomorrow, I will tell the children. Now, is that all? Can I hang up?

“That’s it. Thank you for listening to my words.” Just before the call was disconnected, the old man suddenly spoke.

–I haven't heard your name.

”Ah&h.e.l.lip;”

–Well&h.e.l.lip; It doesn’t really matter right now. I don't know about later, but there is no point knowing your name now.

I heard a short laugh.

–Then, work hard.

The call was disconnected.

”&h.e.l.lip; Hah.” I let out a long breath. I did it. I hadn't stuttered, nor did my voice shake, despite my heart racing quickly. With lighter footsteps, I entered an alley lined with buildings.

As re-development proceeded in this area, more than half the buildings were empty. There were places where the streetlights had gone out. It was annoying during the day, but it was even worse at night. I stood in front of a building and examined the mailbox installed outside the entrance.

“You’re living in a place like this?” I turned around to see several people in the side alley. The alley on the other side had people as well.

“It's surprising. I didn't think such a great person would live in a place like this.”

“Originally, great people are frugal. Can't you tell by looking at his t-s.h.i.+rt?” They moved forward and narrowed the distance. Two people on the left. Two people on the right.

They were people that I saw at the cafe–those who followed Yoon Sang-ah and Yoon Sang-min.

“Who sent you?” I could roughly guessed but I asked anyway.

”Wah, did you hear? He asked 'who sent you?' I just now realized it was a drama.”

“I have goose b.u.mps.” The tallest of the two on the right spat out.

“You never know. You didn't want money so we came to persuade you in another way.”

“Are you planning to use violence?” I raised my head and looked around.

“Well, in some cases&h.e.l.lip; It's as I thought. This neighbourhood looks pretty good. No one seems to be here, and there doesn't seem to be proper CCTV.” There was a guy who was already shadow boxing in the air.

”Whatever happens, it is because you angered the people behind us. You shouldn't have rejected them.”

”&h.e.l.lip; I see.”

”Wah. Look at that calm expression. As expected from a great person.” They were getting closer and closer.

“If you're scared then why don't you rush into your house, lock the door and call the police? Of course, we already know the location of your house so we will always be here. I saw the mailbox you were looking at. You're not very smart, are you?”

Indeed. I took out my gloves.

”What? Do you plan to fight?”

“It looks like it. What should we do?”

“Then let's call the police.” They wouldn't do such a thing. If the police came to catch me then they would get caught as well. I didn't think that Yoon Ji-hee would get a lawyer for me.

So&h.e.l.lip; They picked this place.

“The police wouldn't believe it anyway.”

This neighbourhood wasn't where I lived. Of course, this building wasn't mine. The mailbox that I was looking at also had nothing to do with me.

”Eng?”

“What did you say?” There was no one else around. The lighting was dim. It was an area where the CCTV was underdeveloped. I had searched for a suitable place during the daytime.

”Hey, grab him.” They headed towards me at the same time. I twisted my neck and chanted something in my head.

Activate. Darkness Cloud.

A darkness that was darker than the night wrapped around us.

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