I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 97

As soon as I checked the message, I felt my head turn completely white.

I could understand that Father was very upset because of this incident.

Because my son was at the academy and got caught up in the Villain Alliance's terrorism.

However, my mistake was thinking that other people would be able to stop Father.

"......Are consiglieres and hitmen coming?"

The fact that hitmen, not regular organization members like soldatos, are coming means that Calione's elite agents are on the move.

And above all, their leader is a consigliere......

It's a force that would be acceptable even if it wiped out an entire faction.

Calione's number three.

Heading towards this academy.

"Oh my head...... Huh? It's the playground. Did the other kids go somewhere else?"

While I was trying to think hard, Jinwoo's voice came from beside me.

It seems that he was teleported to a different place than the other kids.

"Boss, it looks like a lot of people are gathered near the main building. Should we go there?"

The people Jinwoo pointed to seemed to have just returned. They were probably checking the returned members.

But now I have something more important to deal with.

"......I have somewhere to go urgently. You go ahead."

"Somewhere urgent? Where?"

"Tell the instructor and the other kids!"

I felt sorry for Jinwoo, but given the situation, I didn't have time to explain in detail.

I quickly took out my smartphone and contacted Han Seojun.

The call connected before the signal even rang once.

[Young Master?! Have you returned? Where are you!]

Han Seojun's urgent voice came through.

"I'm just coming out of the dungeon. What about the consigliere?"

[He just arrived near the academy. He's coming to the parking lot where Father was waiting last time, so I'm waiting there, but.......]

"Stop him! Keep the consigliere there no matter what!"

[What?! How am I supposed to──]

"Use any means necessary to stop him!"

Not just anyone, but the consigliere.

The man who is practically the brain of Calione is leading hitmen into the academy?

This was practically a declaration of war against most of the organizations that send their children to the academy, including the government.

If things went wrong, it could turn not only the Villain Alliance but also the Republic of Korea's Hero Association into enemies, the worst possible scenario.

I had to step in and stop this before it got to that point.

Without looking back, I ran straight towards the external parking lot, constantly checking the situation around me.

No one who looked like a Calione member was visible yet.

Had I ever run this fast in my life? As I was thinking about that.

In the distance, I saw a man spinning around and clutching his head.

"Han Seojun!"

"Young Master!"

Han Seojun, who always had very little change in his expression, waved his hand at me with a look as if he had seen a savior, something I had never seen before.

"What about the consigliere?!"

"He hasn't arrived yet!"

Fortunately, I wasn't too late.

As I stopped running and caught my breath, entering the parking lot, I began to hear the sound of car engines from a distance.

Eventually, three black sedans entered the parking lot and came to a stop in an empty space.

Thud. The doors opened, and men in black suits started to get out one after another.

Then, one man opened the back door, and another man in a black suit stepped out.

His white hair, streaked with gray, was neatly combed back, with sideburns connecting to his beard.

The man, who scanned his surroundings as soon as he got out of the car, then looked at me with sharp eyes.

"......Yoojin."

"......Welcome. Godfather."

Dominic Adanbanto.

That man is the third in command of Calione, known as Father's left-hand man.

And he is my godfather.

"I heard from your personal assistant that you just came out of the dungeon, but...... I'm glad to see you're safe."

Dominic walked towards me, the sound of his shoes clicking, and patted my shoulder.

"Are you hurt anywhere?"

He asked in a very deep voice, concerned about my well-being.

"No, I'm not. And...... I never imagined you would come here."

"Ha, of course. Father insisted on coming himself, but Parnello and I managed to stop him. I was the one who finally agreed to come. But it seems like nothing serious happened, so I'm relieved."

"Then, are you leaving now?"

If Han Seojun was contacted, the information must have reached the government as well.

The government might be watching us even now.

Dominic Adanbanto.

Just his appearance near the academy was already a major event in itself.

"We should, but...... wouldn't it be cleaner to hold the academy accountable for this incident? After all, it was the academy's security that allowed the villain's terrorism."

As he said, it was only natural to hold the academy accountable for this incident.

But the problem was that it happened today.

"The academy is still in chaos dealing with the aftermath of the terrorism. Wouldn't it be better to discuss this after things settle down a bit? Above all...... my friends at the academy still don't know my identity."

The consigliere was one of the most objective and accurate decision-makers in Calione.

I was confident that I could reason with him even in this situation.

"......If you say so, then we should do that for now."

As expected, I knew I could reason with the consigliere.

If the Calione members could leave without being noticed, then this situation would be resolved.

"Yes, then we can talk about the details after we get home──."

"Haah......! Haah......!"

I heard heavy breathing from behind.

The moment I saw everyone's eyes, including the consigliere's, fix on something behind me, I sensed something was wrong.

Why...... are they looking behind me like that?

As I turned around to check.

Huh?

"Haah...... I'm not late."

I saw Choi Yeon, breathing heavily.

"Choi Yeon?"

"......Huh? Yoojin? What are you doing here?"

She said that and then looked at the organization members behind me.

"Ah...... Calione people?"

At the same time, I heard the sound of hitmen drawing their guns from behind.

"She knows us."

"Should we take care of her?"

"Consigliere. Give the order."

Damn, are they crazy?!

I quickly hid her behind me and shouted.

"Stop! This is Choi Yeon from the Cheongcheon Sword Family!"

"......Cheongcheon Sword Family? Indeed, that hair color is not common. So, you're the granddaughter of the Sword Saint?"

At the mention of Sword Saint, Choi Yeon peeked out.

After glancing at the people around, she stepped out from behind me and bowed her head.

"I am Choi Yeon from the Cheongcheon Sword Family."

"......Yes, I am Dominic Adanbanto, the consigliere of Calione."

"I see the Shadow in the dark."

"Heh, you know that name too, so you must be the child who will carry on the Sword Family in this generation. Did you say your name was Choi Yeon?"

"Yes."

Shadow in the dark.

It was an alias for Dominic, the consigliere of Calione.

Dominic, seeming pleased with this, smiled and looked at Choi Yeon with a kind face.

"Yes, child of the Cheongcheon Sword Family. Why did you rush here so urgently? It doesn't seem like you followed Yoojin..."

At this, Choi Yeon looked troubled for a moment before speaking to Dominic.

"My grandfather..."

"Hmm?"

"My grandfather... the Sword Saint is on his way to the academy right now."

"...What?"

Dominic seemed to not understand for a moment, tilting his head.

"The Sword Saint... Choi Seonho is on his way to the academy?"

"Yes. I just heard from the family..."

...There was a feeling of déjà vu.

I never thought the Calione and the Cheongcheon Sword Family would have anything in common, but to be similar in such a way.

It seemed like the consigliere was also at a loss for words, indicating the situation was settled.

"Yes, child of the Cheongcheon Family. Then, shouldn't you contact the Sword Saint?"

"Well... he left in such a hurry that he forgot his phone. So, I came here, on the way to the academy."

From the consigliere of Calione to the Sword Saint of the Cheongcheon Sword Family.

Just like with my father before, it was a combination that could easily lead to the smell of war.

As both I and Muna were staring blankly at the absurd situation, I caught sight of something flying towards us from a distance.

Huh? That's a person... huh?

"Yeon-ah!!"

A scream came from the air, followed by a loud bang!

"Yeon-ah! Are you hurt anywhere? Where? I must call a doctor immediately if there's even a scratch!"

"G, Grandfather...!"

A man who flew behind me in an instant, hugged Choi Yeon, and checked her all over.

Sword Saint Choi Seonho.

He had landed behind me after flying through the air.

"Phew... Thankfully, you seem unharmed. The Villain Alliance, those bastards that can't be chewed enough...! I must go slaughter them right now!"

"Grandfather. Please calm down... calm down..."

"How can I calm down when my granddaughter was caught in a terrorist attack!"

"There are other people behind us...!"

"Behind?"

Only after hearing that did Choi Seonho turn his head.

Our eyes met.

"...Isn't it a young member of the Calione?"

"It's been a while. Sword Saint, sir."

"Yes, and who is behind you... Oh. Why is the underboss of Calione here?"

Choi Seonho looked at Dominic with a wary eye, as if they knew each other.

Dominic, in turn, grimaced as if he wasn't happy to see him.

An uneasy atmosphere passed between the two.

"...Not the underboss, but the consigliere. Sword Saint."

"Ha, isn't that the same thing? What's a man I rarely see doing here?"

"Sword Saint, isn't it for the same reason as you? We also came after hearing that our precious successor was caught in a terrorist attack."

Choi Seonho nodded as if he immediately understood Dominic's explanation.

"So, you're saying this incident has nothing to do with you."

At those words, the consigliere's face twisted in anger.

"...Watch your words, Sword Saint. Are you crazy to think Calione would be involved in this? Right now, Calione is also searching for the Villain Alliance to tear them limb from limb."

"So, our goals are the same?"

"You could say that, in a way."

At this, Choi Seonho naturally turned to shield Choi Yeon and looked straight at Dominic.

"Calione... yes, I must admit your intelligence network is commendable."

"Sword Saint, we at Calione also respect your martial prowess."

"It seems we have much to discuss."

"Yes, it seems we will have a good conversation."

...Huh?

What is happening all of a sudden?