Chapter 44

Chapter 043

The term "villain" is used very broadly in our daily lives.

Usually, it refers to those who violate social norms, but in this world, it clearly means "criminals who must be arrested."

So, what are the criteria for labeling someone as a villain?

Causing harm to someone.

Damaging someone's property.

Committing anti-national crimes that threaten public order and citizen safety.

We can call those who commit acts that we clearly define as "crimes" in our daily lives, without any hesitation, villains.

Then,

Can we call someone who makes such a ruckus in a public place a villain?

[Hey, I'm warning you. Yook Gibeom. If you don't stop, you'll be arrested for noise pollution.]

The ability user in a police uniform warned Yook Gibeom through a microphone.

"Yeah, what can you do, Korea? You can't arrest me! I'm just an ordinary citizen! I'm just talking loudly in the square!"

[Do you know that noise pollution is a crime?!]

"It's just a minor offense, right? I haven't committed any crime! If you arrest me, you'll be arresting an ability user! And right now, I'm... experimenting with my ability!"

He stretched his arms to the sides, bent his waist, and even performed a very agitated dance, mocking the gathered crowd.

"Too bad! The judicial system of this country, the judicial system of Sejong Island, can't touch me! I'm Korean, an ability user! And... I'm under 17 years old!!"

"...A triple crown."

The world's most terrifying three elements have mixed together.

Of course, there are bright children growing up normally among those who possess these three elements, but this 'juvenile delinquent ability user' is an exception.

The standards for juvenile delinquents in the modern world and in this world are completely different.

For ordinary humans, the age criteria for juvenile delinquents are similar to those in pre-possession Korea, but ability users in this world receive special treatment.

- Ability users are very special people. When such special people go out of control, it's because their environment hasn't supported them. Isn't it because our society hasn't yet established standards for accepting ability users?

Following such statements, ability users are treated relatively 'lightly' in legal judgments until they become adults.

If someone is injured to the point of near-death.

If the property damage is not on the level of destroying someone's car or house.

"Come on, Korea! Are you going to arrest a future B-class ability user for this commotion? Go ahead, arrest me! I'll just immigrate!"

"Damn...."

No one, not even the students, faculty, or those who came to arrest him, can approach him recklessly.

What if he starts a fuss about immigrating if they overreact?

- Someone messed with an ability user's temper, and that person fled to Japan!

- Even if it's a heinous crime, they should be reformed within Korea. If you overreact and force them to flee, what will you do? Do you want to write a report?!

Ultimately, the good people bear the responsibility.

That's why no one can easily subdue this non-villain villain.

In other words,

Even if he's a villain who deserves immediate execution, he's not legally a villain.

'If it were a goblin, I'd break the pot right away.'

Unfortunately, I came out while eating, and because of the group, it's a bit awkward to transform.

"This is a big problem. That guy is quite clever."

"Frankly, just showing off his suit isn't enough to justify an arrest."

Yoon Eui-seon bit her nails and gritted her teeth.

"Actually, this level of commotion might not even warrant a warning. It's less severe than when ordinary people cause trouble while drunk."

"...Because he's an ability user?"

"Yes. Because he's an ability user. Ability users tend to go out of control when they feel even slightly disadvantaged."

As I've said many times, ability users are like glass.

The problem is that these glass-like individuals don't just sit still; they wander around dangerous and breakable places, causing accidents.

"I'm glad I came."

"Student Yoon Eui-seon, what are you going to do? Are you going to step in?"

"I should step in right now."

Yoon Eui-seon lightly tapped her chest and pointed forward.

"I'm the student council president."

"......Oh."

Even if the law can't take action against this juvenile delinquent ability user, the student council is different.

"Junior Yook Gibeom?"

Yoon Eui-seon approached.

"Keh, President...?!"

Yook Gibeom, who had been spreading laughter and striking various poses, took a step back when he recognized Yoon Eui-seon.

"What, what?! What's your problem?! I'm just promoting my 'Hero Suit'!"

"Is what you're doing now considered promotion?"

"Of course!"

Yook Gibeom took off his helmet.

He had a fox-like appearance, and although it's hard to say such things about a person, he had a sly look.

"I don't think this is promotion."

"Ha! It's a legitimate advertisement! What I'm doing is the same as a truck vendor using a loudspeaker to sell suits!"

"Is it the same?"

"Yes! It's the same! I'm advertising to make money in the future!"

He was incredibly confident.

"Is that so? But I'm sorry. The student council has received a report. They say they can't study because of you."

"Wha...?!"

"Anyone can't just say something is an advertisement. But if it becomes 'noise pollution,' the situation changes, doesn't it?"

"Who studies on Sunday...!!"

"Don't speak so casually. There are third-year students among ability users."

One of the sad stories.

Even ability users have to take the college entrance exam.

No matter how much the world has changed, the college entrance exam remains the same, so ability users must take it under strict supervision.

There are no shortcuts.

The only thing that works is accumulated study.

"Since you don't know, let me tell you. For third-year students, Sunday is just a day to study at home."

"I don't know about that! And even if it's noise pollution, I can't stop! Ha ha, you can't do anything about it now!"

Yook Gibeom pointed in all directions and burst into laughter.

"Everyone has to pay me! If you don't pay royalties for the design, I'll file a copyright complaint and sue! Ha ha!"

The way he spoke didn't seem like something he thought up on his own.

"You...."

While Yoon Eui-seon confronted Yook Gibeom, I stepped back into the crowd and looked around.

'Someone is definitely informing the situation on the scene.'

There's a trashy adult.

Someone who is using Yook Gibeom as a promotional tool, planting false hopes by talking about patents and promising to make him a lot of money.

They're not watching from a distance with a CCTV or something.

They're definitely on the scene.

"......Hello? Ah, Manager Joo."

[You said you were going out to eat? Oh, from the sounds, it seems you're at the scene?]

"Yes. I'm at the scene. Have you seen the news?"

Manager Joo immediately understood the situation when I called.

"Can you investigate what's going on?"

[I checked as soon as the news broke. The actual name isn't 'Gibeom Rider.' It's called an 'ability user combat power suit.' The official name is... 'Haegeunleul.']

"...Haegeunleul?"

I immediately turned my head.

[Haegeunleul24], [Haegeunleul Cafe], [Haegeunleul Restaurant], [Haegeunleul Telecom], [Haegeunleul PC Room].

All kinds of 'Haegeunleul' signs are scattered around the square.

'Haegeunleul' is a massive conglomerate that has its fingers in everything from convenience stores, cafes, Chinese restaurants, telecom agencies, to PC rooms.

The company that manufactures Taeguk Watches is also the same.

"No way."

[It's the tyranny of a large corporation. They tried to register 'Haegeunleul' as a copyright and included the suit design that Section Chief Do is wearing among dozens of designs.]

"Indeed. I didn't think a kid would cause such a widespread commotion."

If a massive corporation is involved, everything fits.

When I wondered what the kid was relying on, if he said, 'I have Haegeunleul behind me,' not just me, but anyone would think, 'Of course.'

'This is a bit tricky.'

Haegeunleul is a pure large corporation unrelated to our alliance.

Rather, they are entities that have been exploiting ability users for all kinds of businesses and making a fortune.

According to rumors, they secretly contact ability users who have completed compulsory education or graduated from high school to form their own PMC.

They even made a brief appearance in the later parts of the story.

'What should I do?'

Should I transform?

I've prepared various ways to handle the situation after transforming, but if a goblin appears again in this situation...

"Junior Gibeom. People are getting restless. If you keep causing a commotion like this, will people really follow and make suits like yours?"

"Ugh...!"

'Maybe I don't need to step in.'

Fortunately, Yoon Eui-seon is trying to persuade Yook Gibeom with