I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 26

After finishing all the schedules at the academy, when I returned home.

"Oppa!!"

A living being possessing an indescribable cuteness rushes towards me and clings to my legs tightly.

"Welcome back?"

Lifting her head slightly, my younger sister Ji-yoon looks at my face.

Just by looking at her, a smile forms naturally as I gently stroke her small head.

"What were you doing?"

"Hide and seek!"

Ji-yoon laughs out loud, spreading her arms wide, as if it's incredibly fun. At the same time, an urgent voice comes from inside.

"Find the young lady quickly!"

"She ran away while doing homework?! Where on earth is she?"

...You were having fun, weren't you.

"Yes, you have to play carefully without getting hurt, right? Oh, behind the fountain in the garden would be a good hiding spot."

"Yes!"

Ji-yoon briskly heads towards the garden.

After a while, as I enter the mansion, I inform a passing servant that Ji-yoon is behind the fountain, then head to my room.

No matter how cute she is... homework needs to be done.

Silently tucking away my feelings of guilt towards Ji-yoon, I arrived at my room and saw Parnello looking at me.

"Welcome back, Young Master."

"...Parnello. What's the matter?"

Not the usual kind-faced Parnello, but a calm and sharp Parnello.

"There's an order from Don. And something to deliver to you."

"Is Father not in the mansion now?"

"That's correct."

"...Come in."

Entering the room with Parnello, I briefly brewed tea using a coffee pot and tea bags, placing it in front of Parnello and myself before sitting down.

"So, what's the matter?"

As I moisten my lips with the tea, Parnello stands up and hands me an item from his pocket.

"Don was very pleased to hear about what happened at the academy today. He wanted to give it to you personally, but given the situation, he entrusted it to me."

"...What is this?"

"Aegis's Watch. One of the items from Don's collection."

It was an item I knew well.

It was one of the hardest items to obtain even in the game.

Carefully accepting the watch, information about 'Aegis's Watch' appears before my eyes.

[Name: Aegis's Watch]

[Rank: Unique]

[Type: Item]

[Description: A watch imbued with the magic of Aegis. It protects the user from an undetected attack once a day.]

A unique rank item with automatic defense capabilities.

An item that could be called a spare life due to its ability to block unexpected attacks.

"...It seems too precious for just a reward for doing well."

"Doesn't it mean that Don was extremely happy to hear about the Young Master's achievements? Especially since you are Don's son."

Is it because I'm his son that he can give such a precious item?

Checking the back of the watch, I noticed the number '1' engraved in the corner.

Meaning it hasn't been used yet.

"I want to thank Father, but... since he's out for business, I'll have to wait."

"Yes, and the next thing I will say is directly from Don's order."

"Go ahead."

Everything Parnello has told me so far was said to Yoojin, the son of Don.

Then what he will tell me from now on will be to Yoojin Han Calione, a member of the Calione organization and its successor.

"First, based on the agenda from the last general meeting, Don highly praised your successful execution against the Blunte Family and officially appointed you as an Executioner and Hitman of the 'Execution Squad'."

As he said this, he placed a dark round badge on the table, proving it to be the mark of Calione.

At the center, a daffodil symbolizing nobility, mystery, pride, and solitude is embedded.

"With this, you have the authority to request appropriate support from the organization before missions as an 'Executioner'."

In other words, I can receive support for weapons, ammunition, various equipment, and personnel through the organization.

"Next is the order given to you, the Executioner and Hitman of Calione."

The content of the order was as follows.

[A few hours ago, signs were detected of the Hong Kong Triad trying to enter illegally through Incheon Port.]

[According to an internal informant, it seems they are attempting to smuggle in to investigate a problem in one of the domestic money laundering operations.]

[Don expresses deep regret over their attempt to smuggle in without contacting the Calione Family. They are to be dealt with under the name of Calione the moment they step foot on Incheon Port, which is Calione's territory.]

In other words, it was an order to deal with them for the sake of our pride.

Incheon Port is practically a territory managed by Calione, yet they tried to smuggle in without any contact.

However, there was something strange about me being the one to go.

I am not just an ordinary member but a 'Hitman' of the Execution Squad.

And at the same time, I could infer why Father entrusted me with this task.

"I understand the situation."

"Is that so?"

Parnello smiles with interest upon hearing my words.

"Today at the academy, I effectively disbanded a club. It was the 'Fund Investment Club'."

The 'Fund Investment Club' was a club within the game that grew by accepting external funds.

In other words.

"That club was laundering money for the Triad."

"Correct."

Father must have been fully aware of everything I did today at the academy.

"And Father must have thought that if the Triad investigated in Korea, they might discover my involvement... and he wanted me to cut off that connection myself?"

Parnello simply nods his head without saying a word, indicating that it was the correct answer.

"What's the expected time of their arrival and the number of people?"

"Five hours from now. We estimate about 20 people."

Hearing his words, I check the time with 'Aegis's Watch' in my hand. There's still plenty of time left.

"I'll take a three-hour nap before departing. As for the resources I need... I'll contact the support department separately."

"As you wish, Young Master."

Bowing deeply and saying 'Rest well,' Parnello leaves the room.

The location is 'Incheon Port', the time is 'dawn', and the number of enemies is approximately '20'.

Given that they are coming to Incheon Port, knowing it's Calione's territory, they can't be ordinary members. They must be awakened ones, and I won't be able to meet Father's standards with a regular approach.

"...This is going to be tough."

I organize as much information as possible through the Smart Lens.

I recall the geography of Incheon Port, the surrounding environment, the weather tonight, and all the abilities I have at my disposal.

After spending an hour planning, I ended up sleeping for only two hours.

* * *

"What kind of hardship is this? Those bastards were doing well until now, why have they suddenly stopped responding?"

On the deck that is swaying violently, two people with cigarettes in their mouths are talking with disgruntled expressions.

"How should I know? We just do as we're told."

The loss of contact with the workshop, which was able to launder money safely thanks to the title of Hero Academy graduates.

This has incited the wrath of their boss, who would risk his life for money, and they have been dispatched to Korea to resolve this situation.

"But why is the fog so thick today? I can't see anything ahead."

"The machine says to go this way, so it must be right."

The Triad members, unable to enjoy the scenery due to the thick fog covering the dark dawn sea, can only grumble and leave their bodies to the swaying ship.

"Is that the lighthouse light?"

"Yes, it seems we're almost there. Go wake up the guys below."

As the faint light of the lighthouse becomes visible through the thick fog, the speed of the ship gradually decreases.

The members of the organization, realizing that they have reached their destination, start to get up one by one and look around.

"Still, with all this fog, it's easy to sneak in, isn't it?"

"Isn't it the heavens helping us?"

"I was scared because I heard this area is under the control of those Calione kids, but it's nothing special, huh? Hey."

To them, the organization known as Calione was, in fact, an object of fear.

To Calione, the Triad was just an organization deemed more profitable to leave alone rather than to eradicate.

However, that very fact instilled a sense of pride in them.

It meant that if their organization put in all its effort, they could inflict some damage on that 'Calione'.

"Stop the idle chatter. From now on, we'll have to attach the ship directly."

At the words of the officer in the captain's room, the other men nod and move towards the stern.

The place they will disembark from now on is Incheon Port, which operates under the management of Calione.

It was much more convenient to move quietly and covertly here than to unnecessarily drag out time and cause trouble.

"Listen carefully. As soon as the ship docks, we'll disperse in all directions to prepare for any possible pursuit. Lang Shen and I will head towards the North Port, while Kaorong and Chen Zhong will go towards Incheon Station."

"Understood."

"Just to warn you, if you get caught by Calione's members... I recommend you take your own life on the spot. Staying alive won't lead to anything good."

The members of the organization swallow hard at the officer's words.

They, too, knew of Calione's infamy, so they simply nodded their heads.

"...Understood."

The officer, nodding at the members of the organization, finishes explaining each person's escape route and rendezvous point before glancing out the window.

The shape of the dock slowly emerges from the fog. At this, the officer straightens his previously bent back and says,

"Get ready."

At the officer's command, all the members of the organization gather at the stern. The number gathered is 20.

Given the potential to start a war with Calione if things go wrong, these are specially selected elite members with exceptional Korean language and combat skills for this infiltration operation.

"──The target is the president and all vice-presidents of the 'Fund Investment Club' at Seoul Hero Academy. Once captured, we'll abduct them to the warehouse mentioned beforehand and then leave Korea."

With a thud, the ship comes to a stop.

With another thud, the dock begins to open slowly.

"For the nation and our brothers."

"For the nation and our brothers."

The other members repeat the words of the officer, who chanted them to steel their resolve, and finally, the dock reaches the pier.

Despite arriving at the dock, the fog remains thick. Just as the Triad members try to move quickly to hide within it,

"Buona sera amico. (Good evening, friends.)"

"Ha, it's a trap! Everyone, get down!!"

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Amidst the fog that had been quiet until now, the sound of a typewriter-like noise bursts forth with intense flashes of light.