Chapter 50

“Oppa, are we rich now?”

Seolhwa asked, wrapping her arms around my neck.

Why does it feel like the distance between us has decreased?

No, it definitely has decreased.

“Well.”

I slowly opened the suitcase placed on the table.

Click, the bag opened with a satisfying sound.

Inside, there were bundles of cash that you’d only see in movies.

“Oh.”

“Wow.”

“Wow…”

We gasped as we looked at the contents of the bag.

How much is this?

It feels like I made more money in this one shot than I have in my entire life so far.

With this amount, not only will we have financial leeway, but it also seems possible to finally get the weapons we’ve been putting off.

Though the issue with weapons isn’t the price, but how and where to get them.

“With this, we won’t have to worry about living expenses for a while. We can also get weapons.”

“Oppa, do you need weapons?”

“My ability works better with weapons.”

Whether it’s something to throw or something to swing, I needed weapons.

Unless I could crush people with a single gesture like Quaker, relying on weapons was more efficient for me.

Especially since my main attack method is launching objects with repulsion.

“With this amount, we could even buy a gun.”

“Guns are too expensive to maintain. You didn’t even fire a single shot from the pistol I gave you.”

“…There wasn’t really a need to.”

That’s true.

The monster was too big for a pistol to make a dent, so I didn’t even consider it. And after that, there weren’t any fights on the way back.

“Besides, to get a decent gun, we’d have to go to Seoul.”

“That would be tough.”

Of course, if we’re talking about the underworld, it’s a different story, but to enter the underworld, we’d need the help of the Viper.

Only they know the safe route from the swamp area to Seoul’s underworld.

But I’m on bad terms with the Viper.

They wouldn’t help me unless they’ve gone crazy.

“First, let’s ask the Crocodile Bird. If we can’t get good weapons there, we’ll go to Seoul as a backup plan.”

“It would be great if we could get them from the Crocodile Bird…”

Getting them nearby is the best.

It’s also easier for maintenance.

“Let’s rest well today and start moving again tomorrow. We won’t take any requests for about three days.”

“Okay!”

“Yes, boss. What about the clients who come during the vacation period…”

“Just put up a sign saying we’re on vacation. And…if it’s a really big client, we’ll think about it.”

I gave a vague answer and got up from my seat.

The bundles of cash filling the suitcase gave me a sudden burst of endorphins, but now I was reaching my limit.

“I’ll go up first. See you tomorrow.”

——————–

Is it morning already?

I couldn’t withstand the sharp sunlight piercing through the window and opened my eyes.

I could ignore this level of sunlight and go back to sleep, but habits aren’t changed overnight.

But since we decided to rest, I guess I can laze around a bit more.

I closed my eyes again, trying to fall back asleep.

“Oppa, are you sleeping?”

Until I felt a heavy weight on my stomach.

“Who can sleep with someone on their stomach?”

“Really?”

Seolhwa tilted her head, looking unsure.

Thinking about it, she’s really lacking in basic common sense.

Though the basic common sense here is quite different from before the possession…

“By the way, you woke up early. Are you feeling okay?”

“Hmm…my teeth are a bit itchy.”

“Did you brush your teeth yesterday?”

“I did-”

Seolhwa opened her mouth as if to show me.

Her teeth are really sharp.

Definitely more like a beast than a human.

Whether she grew up like that because of her ability or because she used her ability.

“How is it, clean?”

“Yeah yeah, so get off now.”

“No?”

“What?”

“I want to sleep with you.”

What is this kid suddenly saying?

As I was bewildered by her sudden response, Seolhwa giggled and lay down on top of me.

“Since it’s a day off, I’m going to sleep soundly!”

“Sleep in your own room.”

“Can’t I sleep here?”

…Why is she acting more spoiled after coming out of a monster’s mouth? Did she get traumatized?

I played with Seolhwa’s purple hair, resting her head on my chest, and answered.

“Do as you please.”

She wouldn’t listen to me anyway.

“Hehe…”

“…Uncle.”

Okay, as naturally as possible-

“Mina, you’re awake too.”

I wondered where Seolhwa went-she was here. Seolhwa, ha, you shouldn’t just climb on a man’s body…

“Why?”

“Men are different from women, it’s awkward…”

Ah.

If that’s the reason…

I chuckled, looking at Mina, who was blushing and unable to speak.

She’s still a kid, despite her size. Look at her being shy.

“What’s different?”

“Well, you know-”

“I don’t mind, so I’ll sleep with you.”

Seolhwa nonchalantly buried her face in my chest. Is she a dog or a human?

“Being close to you makes me feel safe-”

“Then I’ll sleep with you too!”

“Didn’t you say it’s awkward to sleep with a man?”

When I teased her, Mina turned her head sharply and said.

“Boss is fine.”

With that, Mina sat on the edge of the bed.

…She usually dresses maturely, so I didn’t notice, but seeing her like this, she still has a childlike appearance.

“…Oppa, if you keep staring, I’ll get shy.”

“Oppa is mine!”

Don’t strangle me.

“Since when was ‘oppa’ yours?”

“If you’re not going to fight, let’s sleep. I’m still tired.”

I used my ability to push myself to the corner. As a space naturally opened up for one more person, Mina quickly lay down.

I casually spread my arm to use as a pillow and closed my eyes.

With two warm bodies clinging to me on a slightly cold day, it’s inevitable to feel drowsy.

Unable to resist the fatigue, I fell into a deep sleep.

——————–

“The Viper’s Den is stirring. Useful snakes are crawling out of their holes.”

“All the useful ones have gone to the big city, heading to Seoul. Old lady.”

“Damn it. Swallowing Cobra or Salmusa’s factions is meaningless. What are we supposed to do with just the leftovers? We can’t even use them for business! The Seoul guys are subtly reaching out their hands!”

Deep inside the Viper’s Den.

In a secret space where only the leaders of the Viper factions can enter, three men and women were venting their frustrations.

It was inevitable.

The factions, which had been balanced by an unexpected variable, were collapsing.

“In the end, the cause is that one, isn’t it? That young guy.”

“Who would have thought two would die because of him. How did he even get involved with the Viper?”

“Hey, Lizard. You did the background check, right? Did you find out anything? Why is that guy causing us so much trouble?”

“Salmusa got involved and killed because of a kid he was controlling, and Cobra, you know about the human trafficking, right? He clashed with that guy over that.”

“Damn it, it’s not like he’s some kind of hero-”

Mamba slammed the table with his thick arm in frustration.

“Mamba. Don’t take it out on the table. Do you want to pay another fine?”

“I’m just frustrated! Because of that guy, the foundation of the Viper is shaking! If only that bastard weren’t here-”

“Why don’t we just assassinate him?”

At Lizard’s sudden suggestion, the old lady and Mamba looked at him. Lizard, with his sly expression, smiled and reiterated his opinion.

“If we get rid of him, half our problems are solved, right? So let’s kill him first. What do you think?”

It was a tempting proposal.

But the old lady was skeptical.

“In times like these, we need to be more cautious. Two have already fallen because of him, so if we act rashly, we’ll only see more blood.”

“Old lady. We don’t have time to be cautious.”

The atmosphere among the three remaining faction leaders was growing increasingly tense.

If all five factions were here, the atmosphere might have been more heated or calmer, but only three remained.

‘This is troublesome. Maybe it’s better to just devour them all and start fresh.’

The old lady hid her viper-like thoughts behind a kind face and slowly emptied her teacup.