I Became the Must-Have Character of the Academy City

45 – Sudden Quest -2-

Hwangseomdan ().

It means Yellow Toad. It’s also the name referring to the organization’s leader, ‘Wi Hang.’

The members of the organization are characterized by tattoos of either frogs or toads on their bodies.

He preferred using a black van with dark tinted windows to prevent anyone from seeing inside.

The van’s number was 4885.

Even though it was a sudden quest for beginners, the number was frequently mentioned in the Abyss City community as a bait, so Rohan could recall it immediately.

Their main business was human trafficking and organ trafficking.

As a side business, they ambiguously maintained a bad organization image by openly charging protection fees, causing confusion.

They had been stealthily growing their size in the shadows with their main business, but currently, they were pushed out of their territory after losing a conflict with another organization.

The reason they came to the academy city Elysium instead of sharpening their blades for revenge in that area?

They heard that the security officers of the Security Bureau were relentless and persistent, but there were many high-priced goods.

They decided to start a new business in a bigger pond, targeting academy students with weak powers who roam alone in deserted places even during dark hours.

…

How is it? If there are any mistakes, please correct me. Any thoughts are welcome.

Cough…!

Wow, I didn’t know my memory was this good. Remembering such details?

Rohan’s brief summary.

Even while being beaten and fallen, the boss of the organization, Wi-Hang, did not hide his anger.

Perhaps he couldn’t hide it.

…A brat who knows everything doesn’t even know business ethics and causes trouble in someone else’s business place?

Wi-Hang tried to move the giant hammer again with his torn arm.

He attempted to get his heavy body up again.

You say the same thing as the guy I met first. Boring.

Rohan finished speaking and pulled out the SMG he had taken from the gang member.

Drrrrrr!!!

Without warning, he emptied a magazine into the bulging abdomen.

“Lose some weight. The bullets can’t penetrate properly.”

“Ugh…! Damn brat…”

Since the bullets weren’t imbued with magic, they should have only left reddish scratches on the surface.

But for Wihang, Rohan’s weakness-infused bullets were different.

The bullets, though not penetrating, dug relentlessly into the magic-shrouded belly.

Whether the bullets reached the intestines after piercing the fat, he didn’t know. But the discomfort was evident.

Thick veins bulged on Wihang’s bald head.

‘He’ll be here soon.’

Even in this completely tilted situation, there was a reason Wihang didn’t lose his momentum.

It wasn’t because he was brave or had a steel-like pride. He simply had a card left to play.

Click!

Rohan smoothly changed the magazine, holstered the gun at his waist, and drew the machete he had taken as a second weapon on the way.

Regardless of its length, the sword-like shape fit perfectly in his hand. It had also played a significant role in the battle with Wihang.

“Shall we finish this?”

As Rohan spoke confidently and closed the distance, a faint smile appeared on Wihang’s lips, who was sitting against the wall.

Simultaneously.

Kuueeup!!!

Wei Hang’s neck, preparing a skill, swelled like a balloon with magical power.

That appearance certainly reminded one of the organization name.

Seeing it in person, it really looks like a toad.

With that thought, Rohan moved his legs quickly.

He wasn’t trying to finish it by cutting off Wei Hang’s neck before he could do anything foolish.

Rohan turned around, kicked the door, and left the room. No hesitation whatsoever.

Even in the game, if you killed him like that, he would explode and deal damage. His defense would also go up significantly.

The higher the power compared to the rank, the greater the risk that followed.

Rohan understood that once that skill was loaded, it couldn’t be canceled, and Wei Hang couldn’t move.

Guueeek!!!

After Rohan left the room, acidic liquid manufactured with magical power poured out of Wei Hang’s mouth like a waterfall.

The spot where Rohan had just been standing and the walls of the room melted away entirely.

Seeing the range and momentum of the burst, it was clear that it wasn’t a skill that could be blocked by temporarily raising a table or using furniture as a shield.

This b*stard, both his appearance and his skills are filthy.

Guuuk…

When Rohan calmly returned to the room with his sword raised.

Wei Hang, dripping the remaining acidic liquid from his mouth, looked at Rohan with fearful eyes.

What? Where did those eyes that said you’d pickle my guts go? What’s with this state?

.

The final move he had been saving failed to work.

The hostility and murderous intent that had been emanating from Wihang completely vanished.

Thud! Thud!

Even when Rohan struck his head with the flat of his sword and provoked him, Wihang did not resist.

Instead, he lowered his gaze.

I lost What do you want?

Hmm?

Rohan looked puzzled at Wihang’s voice, which sounded like a deflated balloon.

Why did you attack this place? Were you after money? Or was there an owner of this area?

Money? Ah, money is good. It’s essential to live.

I will pay the price for my life properly.

You’re asking me to spare you in exchange for money?

Wihang nodded at Rohan’s question. He even added that it would be a satisfactory amount.

But Rohan’s answer here was firm.

He didn’t even hesitate.

No.

!?

I don’t want to start off by making a mess like that. If I let you go like that, it won’t set a good example.

Can I be swayed by money from the very first step with Clara?

As the magic surged violently from Rohan’s body, Wihang’s voice grew louder.

“I-I’ll give you everything I own! If you just let me go, I’ll give you everything and even forfeit the goods!”

“Shh.”

Rohan, with an annoyed look on his face, urged silence with his booming voice.

Wihang, sensing the mood, closed his mouth and waited for Rohan to speak.

“Pig. You’ve tied people up in the basement to harvest their organs, haven’t you? And the ones locked upstairs are waiting to be sold somewhere, right?”

“That…”

Rohan had already been to the basement with Clara.

Perhaps they judged that the person’s value had decreased. They had tied someone up and drawn lines all over their body with a pen.

Whether they had been sedated with drugs or not, they didn’t wake up even when called, and there were clearly medical tools laid out for a specific purpose.

“That person and the people in the rooms must have begged you to save them countless times, right?”

“….”

A familiar repertoire. Wihang realized what Rohan was about to say next.

Words that could never be refuted were about to come out.

“You’ve never saved anyone either, have you?”

“….”

“If I cut off your head and give it to the police, wouldn’t I get plenty of money? If not, at least they’d buy me a hearty meal during the investigation.”

“I-I heard that the bounty is higher if you bring them in alive…!”

Was this his last desperate struggle?

Rohan smiled with a face that found it amusing and opened his mouth to speak.

It’s unfortunate, but I have no intention of changing the storyline I’ve already laid out.

…What?

I tried to subdue the one who seemed to be the boss, but the resistance was too fierce, so there was no choice. The outline of the incident was set with that feeling.

!

Rohan did not kill those he encountered on his way here with this intention from the beginning. He only beat them enough to render them unable to move.

Those who could serve as evidence without seeing Clara’s appearance were precious materials.

‘It’s unfortunate, but it can’t be helped.’

Clara agreed, saying it would be good to hand over the conclusion to the Elysium Police Department.

But when told she would have to go for an investigation, she was horrified and asked to be excluded.

Rohan understood, as she was a girl who had difficulty talking to strangers.

Do you have anything else to say?

Wait!

Sleep.

Rohan’s hand moved, and the sword swung cleanly.

Wihang’s words could not continue.

When Rohan came down the stairs, the girl was waiting.

Behind her, a pile of corpses was stacked.

Brother…!

“You’ve worked hard.”

Clara, who was looking at Rohan, skillfully spun the balisong she was holding and folded it, hiding it between the ribbons.

The gun in her other hand had also disappeared at some point.

Clara, who had approached closer, checked Rohan’s body here and there.

Seeing the wounds scattered around, her eyes welled up.

“A-are you hurt badly!?”

“It’s nothing serious. But to report to the police, there needs to be some evidence like this.”

“Still…”

“Clara, you’re not hurt, right?”

Nod, nod.

The girl nodded with eyes and lips that looked like she was about to cry.

“That’s a relief. Good job.”

Rohan approached the bodies Clara had made.

And he was impressed.

‘That’s why I didn’t hear any screams.’

All the bullets had cleanly pierced through the heads. The dagger had neatly stabbed only the vital points, causing instant death.

To erase Clara’s traces, Rohan thought he would have to create additional wounds with his sword after calling the police.

“If I had gone up, you wouldn’t have gotten hurt…”

“This isn’t even considered hurt. It ended well, didn’t it?”

“Y-yeah…”

If Clara had moved alone, it would have ended in an instant.

There was a high possibility that Wihang would have died without even knowing his lifeline was cut.

“I need to gain experience and build my strength too.”

“Waiting like this comfortably is hard on my heart…”

Rohan comforted Clara, saying it was okay.

Before calling the security officers, he advised her to leave. He forcibly handed her some money, telling her to buy something delicious as a bonus.

As Clara was about to leave with an agreement, she turned back.

Meeting his gaze, she asked cautiously.

“Brother… did I do well today?”

“Today I felt it for sure, I can’t do without Clara. If Clara hadn’t been here this time, it wouldn’t have ended with just this wound.”

The girl’s lips quivered as if trying to hide a smile blooming with joy.

She shyly took a step closer.

“Then, pat me… please.”

Indeed, this girl needs affection.

Rohan smiled and gently patted Clara’s head.

He assured her that any other material rewards would be given later.

As he dropped his hand from her head, Clara tugged at his collar.

With her gaze lowered, Rohan couldn’t see what kind of face the girl was making.

“Will you… contact me when it’s over?”

When Rohan said he would, Clara hid her face and disappeared silently.

Rohan, standing in the desolate space, took out his phone.

“Yes. Where this is.”

Swinging the sword wrapped in blazing heat, he left marks on the corpse while simultaneously finishing his report to the police department.

Rohan pressed the call button once more.

To report to his instructor, Joo-yeon.