Villain Hides His True Colors

s in Pyongyang, were masters at controlling spirits and their primary work was related to the police force.

 

And Mousin, who was born as the eldest son of such a family, could be said to be a thorn to the family, as he would always cause trouble.

 

What the hell you old geezer…You didn’t pass on your talent, so why are you going nuts over me?!

 

He recalled his younger siblings who were already active heroes.

 

Siblings who monopolized the love of the family just because they were born with talent.

 

In fact, he was able to pass the lower hero exam such as grade E or F, but the reason for stubbornly taking the high-rank hero exam was because of the gazes he received compared to his younger siblings.

 

As such, he was always ignored and compared to his younger siblings by the family’s higher ups.

 

Those who were next to him and had followed him were just dregs in a similar situation.

 

Rotten world! Fuck!

 

So he hated those who were more talented than him.
And among them, especially the young hero candidates.

 

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Through the years of taking the exam, he would feel a sense of joy whenever he broke the dreams of such talented people.

 

So, at some point, among Pyongyang’s hero candidates, he had unknowingly gained the nickname ‘newbie hunter.’

 

You arrogant brat…Whether you get a perfect score or have a hundred thousand points, you’re finished if you fail the next test.

 

He looked at Noah, who was still playing his game, and took a can of drink out from his bag.

 

To use it for this kind of work, a special drink that was ordered before the exam had been prepared.

 

Haha…I haven’t seen anyone who was fine after drinking this.

 

Until now, not a single person had taken this drink containing laxatives before the physical fitness test was able to do it properly.

 

They had either given up the test, or they had stubbornly pushed ahead and were eliminated while creating an ugly scene.

 

If he drinks this, he won’t be able to do much either.

 

He hid his insidious smile and approached Noah.

 

The boy glanced up before looking back at his game console.

 

“Ahjussi, I don’t like to be disturbed when I play games.
Come back later.”

 

He almost collapsed at the boy’s attitude, but he forced a smile.

 

“Haha, I think you’re misunderstanding something.
I’m here to apologize to you for yesterday’s incident.” 

 

Even at his words, the boy was absorbed in his game and didn’t answer.
His face turned red at the thought of being ignored.

 

H-hold it in…I have to endure it.

 

After some time, the boy finally raised his head.

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“You’re still here?”

 

“Haha…Th-that’s right.
I thought I wouldn’t be able to sleep unless I apologized to you today.”

 

“Oh, really? Then I’ll accept your apology, so hurry up and go.”

 

At the boy’s congratulatory decree, he hurriedly waved his hand.

 

“W-wait! Hold on…I brought a drink as a token of apology…I often drink this when I’m thirsty.”

 

The boy took the drink apathetically.

 

“Is there anything else beside this cola? I don’t like lukewarm cola.”

 

“W-well…I-I’m sorry.
But that’s all I have.”

 

“Well, then it can’t be helped.”

 

Psh–

 

The boy continued to play with one hand as he opened the can.
He breathlessly watched the scene.

 

Haha…You pretended to be so smart, but you’re finished.

 

No matter how smart the boy was or how high his test score was, he was just a child in the end.

 

He lacked life experience and had no choice but to be involved in such a wise scheme.

 

Hurry up and drink it!

 

At that moment, the boy stared at him suddenly without drinking the cola.

 

What is it? Did he notice something?

 

Wiping off the sweat flowing down, Mousin asked.

 

“Wh-why are you looking at me like that? Is there a problem?”

 

“Hmm…No.
I suddenly have a question for ahjussi.”

 

“Wh-what is it?”

 

The boy suddenly pointed to his waist and asked.

 

“What’s that?”

 

At the tip of his finger were a pair of tonfas giving off a luxurious gloss.

 

It was one of the treasures held by the Deiros family, and in particular, it was a spiritual weapon he had borrowed for this exam.

 

Fortunately, I didn’t get caught.

 

He breathed a sigh of relief inside, and then explained.

 

“This is one of the treasures passed down by my family.”

 

“Treasure…? Ahjussi, do you live well?”

 

“Hmm.
Well, you can say that.
I can’t tell you in detail because of the exam rules, but my family is one of the top 10 in Pyongyang.”

 

“Oh?”

 

The boy’s eyes began to sparkle.

 

And then he finally stood up, putting his game console back into his pocket.

 

“Ahjussi, let’s be friends from now on.”

 

“H-huh?”

 

What was wrong with this guy? He observed the boy’s expression.

 

It was a familiar expression.
It resembled that of the droppers who usually wanted to cling to him.

 

A face that wanted something from him.

 

I see.
In the end, this guy too.

 

He wasn’t certain what kind of background the boy had, but it seemed that he had a humble background even though he had excellent ability.

 

On a second glance, the clothes he was wearing were just ordinary training clothes.

 

Certainly, if it’s our family, he won’t be ignored anywhere in Pyongyang.

 

He proudly showed off his servile shoulders.

 

“Good.
We’re finally on the same page.
Then, why don’t we move together in the 4th test?”

 

“Me and you? Will it work just because you say so?”

 

“Haha, I have a way.
I also know where the supervisor’s eyes don’t reach.”

 

He knew several loopholes through various information acquired during his times taking the exam.

 

“Oh! That’s good.
Then let’s make sure to move together.”

 

“Yes, it’s a promise.”

 

He smiled triumphantly.

 

When it comes to leading a family, rather than one’s own strength, the ability to gather people is more important.

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The other siblings just knew how to train, and wouldn’t be able to show such sophisticated diplomatic skills.

 

As long as I raise him well in the future…In the end, I’ll be the successor to the family.

 

The moment he thought as such, he saw the boy in front of him putting his mouth on the drink.

 

“W-wait a minute!”

 

He hurriedly stopped the boy.
However, the boy looked at him with a puzzled look.

 

“What?”

 

“You shouldn’t drink that cola.”

 

“Why? Did you put something inside?”

 

“?!”

 

Mousin made an awkward face.
How could he explain this?

 

Damn, if I just told him my background from the beginning…I’m going to step on shit for no reason.

 

In other words, he’ll miss this fish.
With the feeling of all or nothing, he spoke.

 

“Okay.
I’ll admit it.
Actually, there’s laxatives in it.”

 

“Ah, I see.”

 

“But I believe you would understand.
This place is like a jungle anyway.
It’s a world where you’re the hunter or the hunted, so it can be said that it’s the person who is deceived at fault.” 

 

“Hmm…right.”

 

Fortunately, the boy seemed convinced.
He breathed a sigh of relief.

 

Surprisingly, they could communicate quite well, so maybe they could be good partners not only in this exam but also in the future.

 

As long as I recruit him after the exam…

 

If he had such a promising talent, his position, which had been pushed out of the competition for succession, could also be regained someday.

 

As soon as he thought that, suddenly, the boy gulped down the drink.

 

Surprised, he shouted at the boy.

 

“Y-you…! Didn’t I tell you, so why…? Go to the bathroom and throw up! Otherwise, it’ll be  too late!”

 

The boy calmly replied.

 

“It’s okay.
My durability level is high anyway, so there’s nothing wrong.”

 

“?!”

 

Looking at the boy’s appearance, he had no choice but to blink his eyes.

 

He wasn’t sure what the boy was talking about, but considering the current situation…

 

I almost screwed it up…

 

He felt a chill in his spine as the boy spoke.

 

“Do you have any other drinks left? I want to pack it.”

 

“Uh, yes, let me go get it.”

 

He headed to his room, wiping off the sweat on his forehead that kept flowing for some reason.

 

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Looking at the back of the guy rushing somewhere, I had a thought.

 

I had gotten a good item.

 

At first, I thought I would just take care of it later when I had time.

 

But it turned out to be a noble who could bring me items.

 

No wonder I had a good feeling today.

 

I wasn’t sure what ability the tonfa had, but at a first glance it looked like a fairly expensive weapon.

 

Was the 4th test a field map?

 

The 4th test, the last gateway after physical fitness measurement, was an evaluation in the form of surviving for 3 days and 2 nights.

 

A moment ago he said there was definitely a way to avoid the supervisor’s eyes, so I thought I could farm his item at that opportunity.

 

Lucky me.
An item was rolling in for free.

 

The moment I smiled with that thought, another idea flashed through my mind.

 

Huh? Wait a minute…This…

 

I slowly looked around.

 

Those who were glaring and cursing at me hurriedly turned their heads.

 

And to that…I smiled brightly at them.

 

“Haha…This was the best spot.”

 

There was a treasure trove right in front of me.