The Crazy Villain Regains His Sanity

Episode 213

James Reed, who obtained Choi Jun-ho’s permission, also drew a positive response in the subsequent conversation with the President of the Republic of Korea.

It was a situation where there was intervention at the level of the U.S. government, but things turned out smoothly, but too smoothly.

From an American-centric perspective, this may be considered a courtesy to an ally, but James Reed did not believe it because he only saw what appeared to be naive.

“not good.”

It was close to the experience I gained while staying in Korea for a long time. Choi Jun-ho and the Blue House, which accepted it obediently, must be suspicious of its true intentions.

In particular, the current President of the Republic of Korea is a person with a friendly smile, but a heart that hides a few snakes inside.

Didn’t you look at it as a good thing and ignore it, and end up in the situation you’re in now?

Documentarians confined to the United States still think that Korea can be moved with a few words, but James Reed knew that this had become impossible.

James Reed looked at the data again. The data I checked several times while coming here contained speculations about Japan’s movements and the secret research they conducted.

It was clear that it was related to research to artificially create something divine. It was sunk in Dokdo, and it was clear that Japan’s movements were somewhat specific to its location.

“You’re so weird.”

Is Korea unaware of the information obtained in the United States? It is a neighboring country and has as many humints as the United States. James Reed thought that Korea knew as much as America knew.

Still, why are we so lukewarm about the movement?

I thought I couldn’t just move on without resolving the doubts in my heart.

The awakened people who have followed us here are the ones who should become the future of America. We had to prevent at least some senseless sacrifices.

James Reed immediately took out the phone and tried to call his home country. In a phone call with the Vice President, he suggested proceeding cautiously, but what came back was an order for a quick resolution.

-As long as the league is paying attention, it is certain that they will approach. We will be in charge of the Korean investigation, so please resolve the situation quickly.

That ends the call.

I tried to take it off, but it ended up sticking.

“….”

James Reed, who was looking down at his smartphone blankly, wrinkled his eyebrows. If things continue like this and not only clash with the league on Dokdo but also keep Japan in check, will proper results be achieved?

Everything will change depending on when the league emerges and Choi Jun-ho’s intervention.

“If this happens, a noose has been put on us.”

James Reed, who only then realized that they had jumped into a quagmire, let out an expletive.

* * *

“The ones made in Japan are called artificial divine beast essences, which are objects that condense the heart of a monster and imitate the essence of a real divine beast.”

By the time they arrived at Ulleungdo, the information given to James Reed had become more detailed and detailed.

The information before it was processed and the information that had been cross-verified several times were almost identical.

When I heard that the thing that sank in Dokdo was the essence of an artificially created divine water and the amount and importance invested in it, I went from guessing why Japan had made such an unreasonable move to becoming convinced.

“So the vice president had no choice but to do that?”

James Reed seemed to understand why the Vice President ordered the project to proceed despite various risk factors.

But the feeling that it was still dangerous did not go away.

James Reed, who headed to Dokdo on a pre-prepared warship from Ulleungdo, was able to see the Japanese people who were already in place. Among them were some familiar faces.

“Macho Man.”

“Gunji!”

He was a Japanese Mamorigami (Guardian God) superhuman Gunji. Japan also sent as much power as possible to retrieve the essence of the artificial divine beast.

“….”

A strange silence fell between the two sides. Gunji looked at James Reed with brightly shining eyes and said.

“We are the ones who settled here first, Macho Man.”

“Normally, I would have been convinced and walked away obediently.”

“Are you not going to back down?”

“Because the situation cannot be like that.”

“….”

Gunji frowned. James Reed shrugged his shoulders despite receiving that gaze.

“Do you want to give it a try?”

“No way. Don’t worry, let’s explore. “We will move as we please.”

“You’re openly arguing.”

“That can’t be possible.”

Army is army, and James Reed could not retreat as James Reed did.

“Let’s not touch each other.”

“okay.”

In such an imperfect agreement, the two began exploring Dokdo.

However, even though an agreement was reached, there was no way the war of nerves between the two sides would disappear immediately. The search was slow due to subtle interference and offending behavior towards each other.

‘The biggest obstacle here is the existence of the league…’

The problem is that Japan wants to monopolize the results and they want to step in there.

Artificially creating the essence of a divine beast means that we have succeeded in condensing unimaginable power into a small space.

This can be used in many ways. It becomes possible to produce weapons with overwhelming output and build efficient power plants or smart farms.

Since this research topic was becoming a hot topic in the United States, I definitely wanted to get a glimpse of its secrets.

There was no way Gunji was unaware of that thought.

“Macho Man, the items that fell here are ours.”

“But it fell into Korean territorial waters. So we recognized Korea’s rights. We came with permission from Korea. “You know very well that you can’t go back empty-handed.”

“hmm.”

Gunji looked frustrated. James Reed also stood silently because he could not back down.

In the end, it was Gunji who came up with a compromise first.

“I will contact the Prime Minister.”

“I can also connect with the Vice President if necessary.”

“I get it.”

So Gunji disappeared to make contact. And a long time passed.

Although it is a process that requires several steps, it took too long.

Just as James Reed was sighing, Gunji returned. As if it were not late for nothing, the Prime Minister and Vice President even spoke on the phone and briefly negotiated.

“It’s only a small part, but I’ll give you a chance to participate.”

“oh!”

“They are in contact with American diplomatic channels and are negotiating, so the instructions are to secure the goods first. “When adjusting the stake, let’s start by looking for the item.”

“good.”

It was time to begin a full-fledged search through such a dramatic conclusion.

Suddenly, a strong sound of a blast was heard, and then a ray of light rushed towards Gunji at an incredible speed.

“Where!”

Gunji reflexively raised his hand to block the light from flying, but it penetrated his shoulder faster.

Blood shot!

“Ugh!”

By twisting my body, I managed to prevent my heart from being pierced, but the blow was severe. Gunji staggered back, opened his eyes and looked into space.

Afterwards, a cry like a scream erupted.

“It’s a league!”

Not only the Japanese side but also the U.S. side was on alert.

James Reed, who lowered his body from the moment the sound of the bomb went off, saw through the identity of the superman who attempted to snipe from a distant distance.

“Arrow.”

He is a member of the League of Zodiacs who can create arrows with the Force and snipe at a distance of over 1km.

He is a person with no pride who prefers long-distance sniping rather than direct confrontation, and runs away without the slightest hesitation when the situation becomes unfavorable.

Since he was such a shy guy, he probably wouldn’t have come alone. Since I knew that I was always moving with a superhuman from the league, the situation would get worse than it is now.

“Gunji!”

“I’m fine… Wow!”

While Gunji was speaking, he vomited blood. The force dissipated and black blood was pouring from the hole in the shoulder.

“poison!”

To avoid surveillance, Arrow took the initiative to snipe, followed by a warship.

bang! Quagwagwang!

James Reed was unable to reach Gunji due to the barrage that rained down as if he had been waiting.

American and Japanese warships also counterattacked, but as both sides activated their force-based shields, they were unable to inflict significant damage with their artillery fire.

This is also a confrontational situation aimed at maintaining distance. Taking advantage of that opportunity, three figures jumped from the League’s warship and began to approach at high speed.

There were three superhumans in the league.

And in the distance, Arrow was waiting for an opportunity.

“I’m in trouble.”

James Reed clenched his teeth as he realized the identity of the anxiety that had been weighing him down ever since he came here.

* * *

As many as three superhumans blocked the way.

No, if you include Arrow, there are four in total.

Even if the army was safe, it was a force that could never let down its guard.

Moreover, it was the worst situation for James Reed when Gunji was injured.

As if they were planning to overwhelm him from the beginning, two superhumans joined James Reed.

Both of them had a lot of practical experience and put pressure on themselves to live brilliantly.

“Come on! “I’m so strong!”

James Reed fought tightly against the two superhumans without backing down even an inch.

A body remodeled with a completed theory. The experience accumulated against monsters that appeared throughout the United States. The moments in which Choi Jun-ho survived made him stronger.

On the contrary, at times it showed a strength that could overwhelm the two superhumans.

the problem is.

Wedge!

It was Arrow’s sharp sniping that did not allow even the slightest gap.

Blood flowed down the cheek of James Reed, who narrowly avoided the Force arrow by tilting his head. The figure of Arrow, aiming a translucent bow, came into view.

I wanted to rush in right away, but the two superhumans clung to me tenaciously.

“Tsk!”

“Gunji!”

James Reed turned his head when he heard a groan from next to him and saw the sight of Gunji being pushed back badly. After being hit by a sniper for the first time, he was unable to display his skills and was unable to handle even the best players in the league.

Arrow tried to snipe to ensure a clear finish, but each time James Reed ran wild and caught the eye, and was able to maintain the line.

However, as time passed, it was the league side that had the advantage. James Reed and the Awakened men who followed Gunji were also unable to move to deal with the League’s villains.

‘As it is, I’m at a disadvantage.’

Neither Gunji nor himself will be able to escape this place safely.

No matter how hard you think, there is no solution.

Even if reinforcements are dispatched, it will take a long time, and a dramatic turnaround cannot be expected with the current forces.

The league had overwhelming power, as if it had been targeting them from the beginning.

A desperate situation.

It was about the time when the sense of crisis reached its peak.

Faaah!

Suddenly, a light appeared in James Reed’s pocket. It was the one that Choi Jun-ho received and put in his pocket.

It was so intense that not only James Reed but also the superhumans who were attacking him stopped.

It was then.

A figure took shape in front of James Reed, and a blade of explosive power rushed towards the League’s superman.

“What the hell!”

The league’s superhumans panicked and tried to avoid it, but one was caught in the aftermath and his entire body was torn apart. He paid the price for his carelessness.

Inyoung’s identity was Choi Jun-ho.

“Just the number I like came? “Good job, bait.”

Wedge!

Choi Jun-ho caught the flying force arrow with his hand and destroyed it.

He turned his head and made eye contact with Arrow in the distance.

Arrow, who had always been calm, showed signs of surprise this time.

“….”

James Reed was speechless at the sudden twist.

The presence of reinforcements was absolutely necessary to overcome the crisis, but I had no idea that Choi Jun-ho would show up like this.

“Get that guy.”

James Reed kicks the ground to catch Arrow.

* * *

By the time I dealt with the two guys who were blocking Jolaman’s path and approached Gunji, the situation had already reached the point of no return.

After being fatally wounded by a sniper and being overpowered by the League’s superhumans, the wound was opened and poisoning was progressing rapidly.

In addition, there are symptoms suspected of excessive bleeding.

When I approached him after dealing with the superhuman who was trying to run away, he was in a state where he couldn’t even control his own body.

He was given restorative medicine and antidote, but his symptoms did not improve.

It’s already too late.

Gunji’s eyes trembled as he met my gaze.

“Choi Choi Jun-ho, I never thought you would come this far….”

“Even if you said it in Japanese, I wouldn’t know.”

There was no one to interpret right now.

Anyway, Gunji continued to say what he had to say in Japanese.

“Please, please find Japan’s treasure.”

“By the way, I found what you’re looking for.”

“This is my last request.”

“I wrote it because I liked it. “Well, I didn’t mean to let you die, but I’m sorry.”

Since I knew him, I would have saved him if I knew he was in danger.

Either way, we were just talking without understanding each other.

On the way to the end, I was telling him the truth, but when I looked at his expression, it seemed like he didn’t understand at all.

Because sometimes ignorance is medicine.

“Thank you for coming to help.”

Gunji, who had been talking up to that point, lowered his head. It’s dead.

If I had come earlier, would I have survived? Now that assumption is meaningless.

The only thing he said that I understood was thank you.

“I’ve received a thank you, so I guess I should send the rest back home safely.”

I approached the warship with the League’s villains aboard and swung the Nuri.