I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 116

It was reported that the symptoms of those who had been sick were gradually decreasing as Plague's mushrooms disappeared.

It seems that the remnants of the Villain Alliance hiding inside C Territory have all been wiped out.

"They won't be able to move for a while."

The 'those' mushrooms set up by Plague are not something that can be easily created.

Given their potency and versatility, this level of penalty is only natural.

Confirming that all the commotion had ended, I brushed back my disheveled hair and got into the sedan waiting outside the botanical garden.

"You've worked hard. Young Master."

Parnello, who closed the back seat door, sat in the passenger seat.

"Hard work? There's still a mountain of things to do."

I murmured while letting out a light sigh.

Even if I only handle what needs to be done now, it includes dealing with the aftermath in C Territory, preparing for future actions, writing a report on today's events, and checking on the injured. It's not just one or two things.

Considering my responsibilities, it's not something I can sleep off immediately.

But.

"Please rest today as you see fit. Young Master."

Parnello, who was sitting in the passenger seat, turned and said.

"You've worked hard enough. Leave the rest to us and get some good rest."

"But..."

As I was about to speak, I saw Parnello's worried gaze.

Looking at my reflection in the window, I saw a face covered in blood, dust, and wounds.

'It's certainly not normal.'

As I tried to move my aura a bit to check my body's condition, I felt a stabbing pain as if my heart had been pierced by a knife.

It seems that the backlash has come from overworking my body.

It's definitely going to take time to recover.

"...I will do that."

"Thank you."

I decided to gratefully accept his kindness.

In response to my answer, Parnello showed a bright smile and turned back to his seat.

Meanwhile, the mansion started to come into view.

After getting out of the sedan and looking around, this place was as bustling as C Territory.

Including myself, the other members of the organization were also in various states of injury.

Medical personnel were running around, transporting the injured.

"You've arrived, come this way quickly!"

One of them rushed over and laid me down on what looked like a medical bed.

Was it because of the relief from arriving at the mansion? As soon as I lay down, sleep overwhelmed me.

"You've worked hard. Please rest well. Young Master."

As I drifted off to sleep, I faintly heard Parnello's voice.

* * *

"Ah, you're awake."

As I opened my eyes to the sound of someone's presence, I saw Alessia cleaning the room.

"...Alessia?"

"Good morning. Young Master."

It seemed that her wounds hadn't fully healed yet; I noticed bandages on her arms and legs.

"...Are you okay?"

"Compared to you, I'm quite well. You... you overworked yourself quite a bit."

At her words, I checked the bandages and gauze wrapped around various parts of my body.

I tried to hold on with Natural Healing to avoid worrying others, but it seems they treated me while I was asleep.

That's why my body felt much better than usual.

"My body feels better than expected."

"I heard they used all the elixirs available in the mansion. ...That's how much you pushed yourself."

From Alessia's words, I roughly understood what kind of treatment I had received while asleep.

It was a treatment I had experienced countless times during Successor Training with Parnello.

It's like submerging your body in a capsule filled with a special liquid, just like superheroes in movies getting healed.

"How much did it cost this time?"

"According to the warehouse manager, about 500 million."

...Still less than during Successor Training.

It's bitter to feel growth from such things.

Back then, it was a daily occurrence to inject elixirs into my stomach and bathe in low-grade Holy Water, so it's only natural.

Well, thanks to that, I was able to grow quickly.

"And... Oh, Don told me to tell you to come to the study when you wake up."

"You're telling me that now?"

"You just woke up?"

"...That's right."

The time indicated on the clock on the table was 11 a.m.

It was much later than my usual wake-up time.

"Well, since he called, I should go."

As I scratched my head and got up from the bed to get ready to leave, Alessia suddenly bowed to me.

"...Thank you so much for yesterday."

"Huh?"

"This makes it twice. That you saved me."

Then, Alessia quickly turned around and said.

"You'll be late. You should hurry to see Don. Young Master."

Saying that, Alessia rushed out.

"She's so abrupt..."

It was something I should have done, but it's a bit awkward to be thanked like this.

Putting my embarrassment behind me, I adjusted my clothes and headed towards the study where my father was.

As soon as I entered the study, I saw my father's face, worn out from exhaustion.

My father, relying on a cigar with awakening effects, was looking at documents.

"Ah, it's Eugene. How's your body feeling?"

Despite everything, my father immediately expressed concern for my condition upon seeing me.

Honestly, it's not bad, but considering I used my aura recklessly, it's better to avoid intense combat for a while.

Anyway, it's at a level where it doesn't affect my daily life.

"Yes. I'm fine now."

"...That's good to hear. You worked hard yesterday."

"I just did what needed to be done. Because we're family."

Seemingly satisfied with my answer, my father put down the documents he was holding and looked at me with a pleased smile.

"For now, the urgent matters have been handled by me and the consigliere. Things like the aftermath in C Territory and the treatment of the captured villains."

Then, an envelope of documents was placed in front of me.

"This contains everything sorted out, so it will help you later."

"Thank you. I'll check it right away and──"

"No."

Suddenly, his voice became low.

My father raised his hand slightly to stop me from speaking and looked at me seriously.

"There's something more important that you need to do."

"...Something more important?"

"Yes, something only you can do. It seems it's something I can't handle with my own strength, so I must ask you."

What kind of task could it be that even my father can't handle?

The atmosphere suddenly became serious, and tension gripped my body.

A brief silence.

Trying not to show my tension, I focused on my father's words, and then he said something I hadn't expected.

"...Your grandfather-in-law said he wants to see you and Ji-yoon."

"Yes?"

Really. I hadn't expected it.

If it's Vito Calione's father-in-law...

Han Jin-wool.

A legendary businessman who elevated Hanwol Group to the top ranks of the Republic of Korea's business hierarchy amidst the chaotic global situation.

With the emergence of dungeons and the Awakened Ones, he boldly invested in the new resource called mana, resulting in a company with the world's top technology in IT and military technology, laying the foundation for the current market.

There's almost no other known information, but from the game's image I remember, he was nothing less than a cold businessman.

Anyway, the biggest issue is... that such a person is my, Yoojin Han Calione's, maternal grandfather.

"He was disappointed that he couldn't attend your executive promotion party recently, and he was waiting for you after hearing that you would come later, but there was no contact..."

"Ah."

I forgot.

Come to think of it, I only said I would visit him and didn't contact him even once.

'No, but I was so busy during that time.'

Meanwhile, I've been using the Hanwol Group's name wherever necessary, so I feel a bit guilty.

"...Then, I will go see my maternal grandfather today, as my father suggested."

As I bowed my head to speak, my father nodded.

"Yes, I've already told Ji-yoon, so you two can go together. Be careful."

"Yes. Father."

As soon as I left the study, I checked that no one was around and grabbed my head.

...I thought I would have to face this someday, but to meet him in this way.

It's a complex and subtle feeling, both relieved that it's not a big deal and mentally burdened.

Maternal grandfather?

Since grandfathers passed away early even in reality, I don't know how to handle this, let alone feel.

Who can I ask for advice...

"Ah."

There was someone.

Someone who might have frequently met with my grandfather around me.

And yet, someone not affiliated with Calione.

I immediately called that person, and before the second ring, I heard a voice.

-I've answered the phone. This is Lee Haru.

"Is it okay to talk for a bit?"

-Yes, it's fine. And... I think I know why you called.

"Huh?"

-Isn't it because you're going to see Chairman Han Jin-wool? I thought it was for that reason.

...How did she know that? Is she a mind reader?

"Well, that's part of it, but... how did you know what I just heard from my father..."

-Ah, I can roughly guess the situation. The chairman called me too.

From what she said, it seems she was told that Ji-yoon and I are coming today, so it would be nice to meet him this time.

"Did grandfather call for you too?"

-I was puzzled too, but... it wasn't incomprehensible. I used to go with the young master to greet him at company or family events.

"...I see what you mean."

After all, she was also a businessperson and one of the people connected to Hanwol Group.

To go with her... it feels like gaining a thousand allies.

"How are you planning to get to grandfather's place?"

-Yes. They said they would send a car from our family, so I was planning to go in that──

"Then, let's just go together with us. We'll stop by on the way."

Since Ji-yoon and I will be moving together, it's certain that a huge security team will be with us, so it would be more efficient to go together.

-Is that okay?

"Of course. How prepared are you?"

-I've finished all preparations and am waiting. It would be rude to visit too early.

"If you send me your home address, we'll go there. It'll take about one or two hours until departure... Can I ask you for one favor during that time?"

-Anything for the young master.

Indeed, her quick response in this aspect was quite satisfying.

"Since it's been a while since I last visited grandfather, there are some things I need... I was hoping you could get them for me. With your abilities, it shouldn't be too difficult."

I told her about the items that came to my mind one by one.

-...Will those really be enough?

"More than enough."

-...Yes. Understood. I think I can get those right away.

"Great. See you later."

As I hung up the call, a sigh of relief escaped me naturally.

It's a bit surprising because of the sudden appointment, but I can't just brush it off.

"Right, it's not just anyone, it's my maternal grandfather. Since I'm meeting him, I should make a good impression."