I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 27

[The lighthouse's sparrow reports. The cuckoo is entering the nest. The cuckoo is entering the nest.]

"Confirmed."

A report comes in through the earpiece.

The current time visible through the smart lens is 12:30.

It was a time that could truly be called dawn.

The area where they were supposed to enter is the second dock of Incheon Port.

Hidden behind a nearby container, I held my breath, waiting for their ship to come in.

Amidst the occasional sound of waves, a very small sound begins to interject.

One ship, entering the dock quietly with no lights on for smuggling, and with the engine sound minimized.

Finally, as the engine sound completely dies down.

The dock descends from the ship, and I can see dozens of people walking onto the dock for disembarkation.

Amidst the sounds of conversation and aimless laughter, indicating they were tired from the long voyage.

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

"Damn──."

As I lightly greet them and pull the trigger of the Chicago Typewriter, the black shadows in the fog start to dance.

A strategy executed by recognizing that the moment the people on the ship are most relaxed and vulnerable is just before they step onto land.

Thanks to this, the guys who had gathered on the dock in a friendly manner began to jump into the sea one by one, realizing the situation.

"If you get into the water, the formation will collapse! Deploy the defensive wall!"

Amidst the chaos, an urgent voice is heard, but there's no way it can be easily managed.

The reason is none other than one of the additional effects of [Capone's Tommy], [Chicago Typewriter].

[2. Chicago Typewriter: This weapon fires bullets at a terrifyingly fast speed. It inflicts the 'Fear' status effect on opponents who hear the sound.]

Would those guys in a panic due to the effect of an item of [Relic] grade be easily managed?

As I continued to shoot at them from above without issue.

"Get up here right now!"

A voice filled with mana comes from the place somewhat protected by a shield.

The owner of that voice is probably the leader of this group.

Despite mercilessly showering bullets at the guy trying to save those who had fallen into the water one by one with the shield deployed, the shield still looked solid.

"Is this the limit with my current ability?"

Anyway, the gun is a weapon meant to sweep away the small fries without having to use my fists.

After blowing the smoke rising from the barrel once, I stored it in the cube and firmly tightened the [Midas's Gloves] I was wearing.

"The crow transmits. The hunt will now begin. Maintain the encirclement to prevent the prey from leaving the hunting ground."

[Sparrow. Confirmed.]

[Eagle. Confirmed.]

[Cormorant. Reception good.]

Hearing the responses from the already dispersed members of the organization, I took a deep breath and looked at the enemies in front of me.

The guys who had gathered behind the shield, organizing themselves with those who were still alive or could move.

I could see them struggling to get out of the dock and onto the port.

"Anyway, since the gun can't pierce the shield, don't be afraid and gather!"

They're still worrying about that even though I've put the gun away...

After clenching my fist tight enough to make a creaking sound, I gripped my right wrist with my left hand to fix it, and their voices came from inside the shield.

"What is that guy doing?"

"He's not coming this way, is he?"

Slowly accelerating towards the front of the shield, I twist my waist and body back.

"Is he trying to break the shield with his fist?"

"Ignore him for now and get into the port! Dealing with him comes next!"

The guys, who judged that I'm not that dangerous after putting down the gun, continued to advance towards me.

I swing my fist with all my might towards them, fully loaded with centrifugal force and weight, as if hitting a punching machine, and utter one word.

"I'm originally a martial arts enthusiast."

The ability given by the Calione blood shines only when using physical abilities.

The moment my fist touches the surface of the shield, a sharp sound like glass breaking envelops the surroundings, shattering it into pieces.

"What, what is this, urgh──?!"

The guy at the front, hit by my fist, rolls away like a plastic bag blown by the wind.

The other guys near him stare blankly at the scene, unable to understand what's happening.

A moment later, as I shake my right hand, still feeling the impact from the hit, I see the guy twitching, indicating he's still alive.

"You have illegally entered Calione's territory. If you comply, I will spare your lives. Will you surrender?"

As a final warning, I offer them a proposal.

If they accept this proposal, they could at least return to their homeland alive.

Of course, the process wouldn't be smooth, but it's a much better option than dying after meaningless torture.

"Before that, I have something to ask."

A guy who seems to be a senior steps forward and stands in front of me. A rugged-looking, ordinary Asian man.

"I hope it's not a pointless question."

"......It looks like you knew we were coming, so why are you alone?"

He says this while scanning the surroundings.

The members of the organization are completely hidden, waiting for my orders. Unless they use detection abilities, they won't be found easily.

So, should I play along here for a bit?

"It's because of my father's orders. I just wanted to show him my performance as much as possible."

"......Father?"

"Oh, didn't you know?"

To understand their true intentions, I smirk at them and show them the ring on my index finger.

The letter 'C' engraved in gold on a black diamond.

"Because I am the successor of Calione."

The guys start to murmur upon hearing my words.

They seem very surprised at the sudden appearance of the Calione successor.

After a brief conversation with each other, the senior looks at me and smirks.

"......Then things will become easier."

"Hmm?"

"If we capture you, the successor, Calione won't be able to move recklessly. Just how arrogant a brat are you?"

Do they really think I'm alone? The guys start to approach me slowly with a nasty smirk.

Their attitude changes as soon as they think their opponent is weak.

Perhaps, mercy was a luxury for them.

"After capturing you, I'll send that finger with the ring to your father."

The senior pulls out a machete from his waist, and the others start to grasp hatchets or knives.

Maybe because they saw the shield fly away earlier, their faces looked very serious.

"I'm glad."

"......What do you mean?"

"Because you guys are as trashy as I thought."

A red energy starts to surge around my body.

[[Bloodline Ability: Calione] is activated.]

[Trait [Executioner] is activated.]

The abilities that have been activated since I started shooting bullets at them.

As soon as I release the suppressed energy, the red energy emanating from my body dyes the surrounding mist, creating a menacing atmosphere.

"One piece of advice, don't even think about running."

We look at each other through the thin mist, searching for an opening.

These guys, who seem to have been dispatched from their organization, don't show an opening easily.

Amidst the silence that feels like time has stopped, the distant sound of a ship's horn echoes.

"Attack!"

"Kill him!"

The guys start to rush towards me.

Wielding deadly weapons, they rush at me, swinging their weapons.

Normally, I might not know, but perhaps due to my experience fighting with armed guys from the academy today, the paths of the guys and the actions I should take naturally start to form in my mind.

First, I channel magic into my feet and roll across the ground, creating a large disturbance that disrupts the formation of the guys.

Unless we're completely surrounded, if they're bunched up and charging at one place, their movements will inevitably be restricted once they get tangled.

"Don't interfere!"

"Stupid bastard! Get out of the way!"

"I'll help you."

When I throw a punch with all my might at the guy's head, there's a thud— and his body spins in the air before crashing to the ground.

Shoving the guy whose body stiffened at the unreal sight with all my might, I put the tangled guys back on the dock.

"What are you doing against just one person! Catch him now!"

The reason I can move so boldly is simple.

Because the guys ultimately have to capture me 'alive'.

Therefore, their movements have to be restricted and cautious.

And I exploit that, drawing them into a battlefield most advantageous to me.

"Don't gather together, surround the guys!"

"If we go further to the side, we'll fall into the sea! How can we surround them?"

The guys, cornered in the limited space of the dock, glare at me as if they want to kill me.

It seems they finally realized that I deliberately cornered them into a tight spot.

"...I'll stall for time, so you guys scatter and wait for my signal."

The guy, pushing through the others and wielding a knife, approaches me.

"I'll make you regret coming alone."

At the same time, he charges at me, swinging a machete.

Unlike the clumsy movements of the others just now, his movements are clean and precise.

As I slowly retreat from his relentless attacks, the other guys start to run off the dock towards other places.

"Thanks, leader! See you alive────."

Thump, the guy's body falls. And then, the sound of a gunshot echoes late at the harbor.

"It's a, a sniper!"

At this, the guys who were trying to run to other places quickly duck down and press themselves against nearby cargo and containers.

"...You."

The leader, momentarily pulled away from me by the sudden gunshot, glares at me with eyes that seem about to burst and says.

"...You weren't alone!"

Did they think they were deceived all this time?

I shrug my shoulders at the guy who is now even more furious than before.

"I told you, didn't I? I'm the successor of Calione. Even if it doesn't look like it, I'm someone who gets treated quite well. And above all..."

I glance at the guy who was shot and collapsed on the ground.

The bright red blood slowly soaking the ground beneath his fallen body.

At that sight, I let out a sigh and said.

"I warned you, didn't I? It's better not to think about running away."

Why don't they understand that I said it for their own sake, not mine?