Chapter 10

He then heard Chun Yeowun’s telepathic message coming to his ears. He nodded lightly.

[It’s amazing. I wasn’t expecting you to find me right away.]

[What do you want?]

[My name is Jo Yusung. I’ll cut to the chase as we are in a hurry. I want to make an offer to you.]

[An offer?]

Yeowun raised one eyebrow at the unexpected words. He thought that the man had something in mind as he kept watching him carefully, and sure enough, he had a plan.

[I am sure you are more than capable of getting yourself out, but with you exposed to the PSB and all those people already, you will face hardships in the future if you do that.]

It seemed like this man was very used to this type of negotiation. He intentionally spoke so that he acknowledged Chun Yeowun’s power and his ability to safely make it out of this place.

[It has been a long time since your standoff against the PSB, and even with the radio disruption, the media will soon arrive.]

‘Media?’

Chun Yeowun did not know the word ‘media’ and what it meant.

‘Nano, what is that?’

Media was the general term for everything from newspapers, television, the internet, and others to share information between people, discussing current problems and so forth. But Chun Yeowun did not know the existence of newspapers, television, or the internet, so Nano simplified the definition of media to transfer it to Yeowun’s brain.

[Transferring information related to media to the brain.]

With a slight shake and a faint headache, Chun Yeowun was able to confirm and understand the definition of media in his head.

‘So, it’s kind of like gossip or rumors shared between people.’

Chun Yeowun understood immediately and frowned at the same time. If the information that Nano sent was true, then this era was very exposed in terms of information and rumors.

‘It’s an annoying world.’

It seemed like it was going to hide or change the truth from the public in this world. Chun Yeowun then heard Jo Yusung’s telepathic message in his ears again.

[If you allow me, I… we would like to give help.]

‘We?’

It meant the man wasn’t working alone. It seemed like he was involved in some kind of organization. But Yeowun did not trust anyone coming to him with a hidden motive.

[Don’t think you can play tricks on me.]

Yeowun spoke sternly.

[It is natural for you to be suspicious. I will be honest here. I am astounded by your martial arts level, and as a fellow martial artist, I want to both help you and also scout you to join our organization.]

[Scout?]

Chun Yeowun became curious. This man was trying to bring Chun Yeowun into his group for unknown purposes.

[And if I say no?]

‘Ah…’

Jo Yusung frowned at Chun Yeowun who was coming out strong even in such a problematic situation. Jo Yusung had waited until the last moment so that Chun Yeowun would feel the need for help but this was unexpected. However, Jo Yusung was an experienced veteran in terms of such negotiation.

[I will not ask you to decide right now, of course. Why don’t you meet with my boss and discuss your terms to consider?]

He suggested for the second offer as the first offer didn’t seem appealing to Chun Yeowun. He figured this was probably good enough.

‘With such power, he is worth many tries to bring into our fold.’

He had decided on the matter after he saw Chun Yeowun using the force energy. But if Yeowun rejected this second offer… Then there was no other way left, so Jo Yusung waited for Yeowun with a tense look.

‘Hm….’

Chun Yeowun hesitated. He had many ways to get out of the current situation, starting from just vanishing from the spot to the extreme choice of killing everyone in the area. But he was exposed by so many people already, and it was evident that more annoying things lay in wait if he chose the latter option. After thinking for a bit, Chun Yeowun sent the telepathic message.

[…And how are you going to help me?]

Jo Yusung’s lips were raised with a smile.

‘Got him!’

It was the first step toward a successful scouting. Jo Yusung became satisfied and sent a telepathic message about the ‘help’ he was going to give to Chun Yeowun. But Yeowun, after hearing this, didn’t seem to be satisfied.

At the same time, Wiyang, the 3rd Tactical Force Squad Leader who was being grabbed by Chun Yeowun, finally reached a decision after thinking deeply. There were too many people watching them to consider his own safety in the exchange of public danger. If he made the situation worse in favor of his own life, it was possible to bring distrust among people for the PSB. Wiyang then carefully sent a hand signal to his lieutenant. What it meant was…

‘Squad Leader!’

Sopyung’s eyes shook at the signal. It meant to fire without holding back. Even if the target knew the number of snipers on him, they figured that there was no way to block all those bullets being fired at once.

‘Squad Leader… I will not forget your sacrifice. You are a true policeman.’

Sopyung looked at Wiyang’s determination with a proud look and made a decision. He raised his hand quietly, and all snipers readied their triggers with bitter minds.

‘Leader…’

‘Dammit!’

The triggers were to be pulled when Sopyung’s hand was put down. It was then—

“Ugh… uh…”

“Argh…”

The moment before the order was made, Chun Yeowun let go of his grip on two men, Wiyang the Squad Leader of the Tactical Forces and Yimyung the 3rd Team Leader of the PSB Homicides Department.

He then reached down for the White Dragon Blade he stuck on the ground and pulled it up and placed it back on his back while speaking to them.

“I’ll stop here. I will comply.”

‘What?!’

Sopyung, who almost cried with the decision, became dumbfounded. It was a matter of seconds ago when they were in such a dire situation.

‘…What is up with him?’