Chapter 4

Chapter 003

Those with special abilities, that is, the power of mana, cannot be controlled by modern weapons.

- Mana is an extraterrestrial substance that is distinctly different from existing concepts! It is a material of a different dimension from any energy source in the modern world!

Since it is a substance from outer space, mana cannot be controlled by any power in the modern world.

To put it simply.

-A 17-year-old high school girl with E-class abilities has the power equivalent to a tank.

Even just an E-class, not the lowest F-class, has the destructive and lethal power of a tank.

An F-class can protect themselves from bullets flying from a distance using a mana shield and can withstand continuous gunfire until the mana is completely depleted.

An A-class is jokingly said to have the power of an army.

S-class is referred to as a living nuclear weapon, on par with national power.

In such a situation, where all those who have learned special abilities are 25 years old or younger, there was no way to guide these children, who were either born with abilities or awakened them during their growth, onto the so-called 'right path.'

-Stop using your special abilities!

-What can you do? Can't kill me, right? Annoyed, right? Angry, right? Bringing a gun is useless, right?

-What kind of attitude is that to an adult?

-Adult? Ha! You useless non-ability holder! I am a far superior being! Give me the money, give me the virtual gifts!

-What, this crazy kid?!

The world's situation has expanded beyond the confrontation between nations to a battle between good and evil, or order and chaos, and between the old and new generations.

-Well-behaved children become heroes, and delinquents become villains.

Those who use their special abilities to maintain the existing world order.

Those who use their special abilities for their own benefit.

-This world is not a battle between heroes and villains.

Someone once said about this world.

-It's a battle between model children and delinquents.

Villains are all delinquents who have developed special abilities, while heroes are good children who have been praised by teachers and have awakened their special abilities.

It's not a wrong statement.

[The villain Red Scarf is a fire manipulator who, after burning animals alive at the age of 10, grew up in a 'Special Ability Children's Mental Training Center'...!]

The guy who is now running to set fire to the apartment complex where I live, the Banpo Jai in Seoul, is also a psychopath.

A sociopath.

Or a special ability superiority theorist.

He is a person who firmly believes that since he has special abilities, he doesn't need to follow the existing order and laws, and he is now trying to prove himself through terrorism.

[We have invited Dr. Ahn Jeong-eun, a special ability criminal psychologist. Why is Red Scarf targeting Banpo Jai?]

[Banpo Jai is a symbol. When he entered the mental training center, Banpo Jai was a well-known symbol of wealth on the internet.]

[Is he trying to send a message by terrorizing the wealthiest apartment complex?]

[That's right. Since there are many heroes in Busan, he is trying to carry out a terrorist attack in a relatively hero-less area that he knows is a wealthy neighborhood...]

"So, the kid lacks common sense and his knowledge is stuck in the 10th year?"

The reason my apartment is at risk of a terrorist attack is just a misunderstanding.

"Anyway, it's at the level of a delinquent."

It's absurd, but looking at actual historical terrorist incidents, there are more cases of terrorism caused by misunderstandings than you might think.

Especially if it's a delinquent who has awakened special abilities and believes they are superior.

[What is the current situation in Seoul?! Han River reporter!]

[...Yes! This is Seoul, Han River! An emergency evacuation order has been issued in the Seocho area and other terrorist targets, and Seoul citizens are in chaos!]

"A tank is coming to Seoul at 200 km/h, of course."

Although it is moving north on the Gyeongbu Expressway at a crazy speed, there is no way to stop it.

"It's chaos."

Coming down the stairs and going outside, people are fleeing from Banpo in fear.

"Hero!! Where are the heroes?!"

"Damn, they're all in Busan! Is there no one? There must be at least one hero who came back to their hometown!"

"What are the pursuit teams from Busan doing?! Catch that guy immediately! Don't let him get to Seoul!!"

The guy is currently fleeing from the heroes in Busan.

While planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Seoul, he is also evading the heroes from Busan using his special abilities, mana, and speed.

[What is the current situation of the heroes from Busan?!]

[The heroes barely managed to chase after him, but Red Scarf caused a traffic accident, resulting in casualties...!]

"Tsk."

Heroes are good children who have received model child awards.

If a thief pushes an old lady while running away, they would stop to help the bleeding old lady even while chasing the thief.

[The number of casualties has exceeded 20...!]

"Does this kid plan to not live in Korea anymore?"

He has crossed the line by a long shot.

It will be hard for him to live in the world of light in the future.

"Maybe he's planning to seek asylum?"

But what about the world of darkness?

A place that accepts Korean-born asylum villains out of fear of Korea's advancement?

"Is this kid planning to go to China or Russia?"

After causing a terrorist attack in Seoul and faking his death by crossing the sea, he might reappear with a name like 'Zhang Gongying' or 'Zheng Gorublainsky.'

There are actually many such people.

Korean heroes receive far fewer benefits compared to their abilities than heroes in other countries, and other countries are willing to pay millions to accept Korean-born special ability holders.

Originally, this is part of the 'setting' of the novel.

"Truly, this small peninsula has received a lot of blessings."

According to the setting, it's because 'that thing' is sleeping under Sejong Island, but the Korean Peninsula is a place blessed by mana.

[Why is Red Scarf doing this? He could become an A-class hero capable of protecting a city, or even a hero capable of protecting an entire country if he goes abroad!]

Thanks to this, even if he has the ability to be the only hero and a national hero in other countries, in Korea, he could end up as a common A-class villain like Red Scarf, causing social disturbances.

"Check the hero navigation! Are there no heroes in Seoul?"

"Damn, there's no one in the capital area! The heroes who were originally in Seoul are on overseas trips!"

Given this situation.

We can only watch as Seoul turns into a sea of fire.

Papapapa papapapa papam.

The phone rings on my smartphone.

A different ringtone from the default one, something like the opening song of a special team action show.

"...Ugh."

The smartphone screen displays a large 'Ω' character.

Even the image embedded in the middle of the text is a 'black dragon.'

I quickly moved to a less crowded area to avoid drawing attention and cautiously answered the call.

"...Yes, Chairman. I've received the call."

"Oh, Manager Do. How are you doing?"

A slightly young-sounding voice comes from the other end of the smartphone.

If someone were to eavesdrop, it would sound like a third-generation heiress.

Of course, it's a coded language to hide her identity.

The person on the other end of the line is the leader of the world-conquering organization 'Gesha,' the 'Black Dragon.'

"Yes, thanks to you, I'm doing well. How is the Chairman doing?"

"Thanks to Manager Do, I've been sleeping well lately. Hehe. But Manager Do, there's something I need you to handle urgently."

"Of course, I'll follow the Chairman's orders. What is it?"

"Red Mafura, right? I think it needs to be collected~"

Red Mafura.

This is also a coded language.

Not a prearranged code, but a metaphorical expression that requires some thought.

"Is it for collection or cleaning?"

"Oh, my, look at me. It's for disposal, so don't bring it to the company unnecessarily. Got it?"

I asked if it was for collection or cleaning, and I heard 'disposal.'

"Let's keep our environment green, green. Please dispose of it properly in a garbage bag. Hehe, I'll leave it to you!"

The call ended.

Although it's a sudden order, now that I've received it, I can't just sit around.

'The location is probably in Chungcheong Province by now.'

If I intercept in Seoul, I might reveal my identity, so I should go south a bit.

Vroom.

I got on the motorcycle in the parking lot.

This is my beloved 'Dark Knight-Black Knight,' bought with my first paycheck from Gesha.

The name is like this because the leader gave it.

I wanted to call it 'Dull Dull'—

"...Huh?"

Something made my spine shiver.

And at the same time, someone approached from behind—

Thud!

"Ouch...!"

I felt a head hit my back.

I quickly turned my head, thinking it might be a new assassin.

"Who...?"

"I'm, I'm sorry...!"

A black-haired woman with a cap pulled down over her head bowed deeply with her hands clasped.

"Sorry, but can I borrow your motorcycle?! It's urgent, I'll pay you!"

"Why the motorcycle...? Wait."

I quickly scanned the woman up and down.

"...Snow White?"

A wild heroine has appeared...!