Possessed an Academy Security Guard

25 – 025. Special Countermeasures Section

After Ahn Su-ho’s test. The meeting room of the Guard Headquarters building.

Despite the situation in which it was necessary to vote on whether or not to accept the test of Ahn Su-ho, all 11 men and women seated there remained silent.

Everyone was busy organizing their thoughts on the situation in the US and China where the E-class superman defeated the special countermeasures and crew. Because it was a meeting between the president of the academy and the chairman, he also spared his remarks.

“…… It’s frustrating, but yes. If there is no one to speak to first, then I will speak first.”

The one who broke the silence was a black man with a tall body of more than 2 meters and covered with thick muscles. His name is Marco Jackson. He was the man in charge of the Special Countermeasures Division and Team 9’s team leader.

“There is nothing to worry about. I don’t know if Ahn Su-ho lost, he won overwhelmingly. Therefore, I agree!”

He didn’t like this situation where the team leader and section manager were petty and silent while looking at others. As he glanced over the crowd with an annoyed look, the other team leaders began to express their opinions one by one.

Most passed like Marco. However, it was not without opposition.

“I am against it. It’s absurd that an E-class superhuman becomes a member of the Special Countermeasures Division.”

The person who expressed the opposite opinion was Go Da-eun, the 5th team leader. Along with Oh Tae-seong, he was the first team leader to oppose Ahn Su-ho’s personnel transfer.

“You must have been a fan of ratings. As a result, it is true that Ahn Su-ho beat Choi Jin-hyeok, but what are you dissatisfied with?”

“Because a superman’s grade isn’t determined only by his combat ability. The grade is, so to speak, the quality of the superman as a superman. No matter how much that guy named Su-ho Ahn beat Jin-hyeok Choi, as a superman, there are flaws somewhere, so the grade must be the same.”

“Bugs.”

Go Da-eun glared at Marco’s harsh words. To that gaze, Marco responded with an eerie smile.

“It’s for a different reason than team leader Go Da-eun, but I am the opposite.”

“Huh? Kim Byung-chul, why are you again?”

In response to Marco’s question, Team 8 leader Kim Byeong-cheol calmly replied. He, like Go Da-eun, was also the team leader who supported Oh Tae-seong’s opposing opinions.

“The Special Countermeasures Department is a group that puts competence first. In that respect, it is not that Ahn Su-ho’s criminal record is not convincing. However, since it is an organization, we have to think about the public opinion of the members and the external reputation.”

“It’s public opinion within the company. Reputation anyway? Is it that important?”

“Important. If you look at how the general department is being treated externally, don’t you get an answer?”

The head of the general department glared at him with a sharp blow. However, Kim Byung-cheol had the attitude that nothing was wrong.

Kim Soo-hyun, the worse guard commander, opened his mouth.

“Team 8 leader. Be careful with your words.”

“…… Excuse me. General Manager. Your remarks were a bit extreme.”

It’s radical, but it’s not a lie. The general manager’s attitude as if he were saying that made his stomach ache.

“…… The opinion of the team leader was 4 to 2. Now, what do the two chiefs think?”

“I abstain.”

The answer was a special countermeasure and an exaggeration with a rough impression. When attention was focused on that opinion, which was neither for nor against, he said it as if it was nothing special.

“I don’t know much about public opinion, reputation, and political stuff like that. So abstain. Let the rest decide for themselves.”

“I understand the opinion of the head of the special affairs department. Who is the general manager?”

“…… I will object.”

“I see. If you simply count the votes, 4 for, 3 against, and 1 abstention.”

Despite An Su-ho’s victory in Dalian, opinions were unexpectedly divided. Perhaps that’s why the E-class superman’s special charge and criminal record are highly objectionable. The voting method regardless of the result was introduced to give room for Ahn Su-ho to lose, but it was really embarrassing for Kim Soo-hyun.

‘Are there two tickets left besides me?’

Kim Soo-hyun’s gaze turned to the chairman and president. The two people with the highest ranks, that is, the strongest speaking power, had been silent for a while without saying a word.

“…… What do you think, Chairman?”

Kim Soo-hyun and the director’s gaze met. There was no one in this place who did not know that the two were father and son. Naturally, the attention of the crowd was focused on the two of them.

A faint smile appeared on the corner of the chairman’s mouth. At the moment of tension, the chairman who had been silent for so long finally opened his mouth.

“I will abstain.”

“…… Abstention, do you mean?”

“Yes. I accidentally received the right to vote, but I am an outsider after all. It’s not a big enough agenda for me to comment on, and the academy’s affairs should be decided by the people at the academy. Isn’t it? Guard captain?”

The chairman’s stern gaze scanned Kim Soo-hyun’s body. Don’t depend on me and make your own opinion. It was his father’s eyes that seemed to say so.

“…… Thank you for your consideration. Then, the president…….”

“I also abstain. The chairman of the board said that, but it wouldn’t be very pleasant for me to express my opinion. From the point of view of the guards, I am also an outsider.”

“Sorry about this, President. It seems that my remarks have forced the president’s opinion.”

“No. Chairman. As the chairman said, the guards’ work should be decided by the guards.”

“Then now, only your opinion remains, Captain of the Guard.”

The eyes of the two seniors were focused on Kim Soo-hyun. Not only them, but the eyes of everyone present here turned to him.

If he agrees, you pass. In case of dissent, withholding due to a tie.

It was not very pleasant to be in a situation where the outcome was determined by one’s own choices, but if you are the head of an organization, you have to get used to this situation.

In the middle of silence, Kim Soo-hyun finally opened his mouth.

***

“Now, this is the Special Countermeasures Building.”

An annex connected to the overpass next to the main guard building.

I was looking up at the newly built building, and following Min Chaeryeong’s guidance, I entered the building with special facilities.

If the main building where the general department or information department is located feels like an office, the annex where the special department is located feels like a fire station. Most of the first floor area was a three-story hangar for storing various vehicles and equipment, and the space for office work was relatively small.

“The total size of the Green House Guard is 1,073. Among them, there are 83 members of the Special Countermeasures Division, including you. As they are carefully selected elites, the salary is high and the welfare benefits are excellent compared to other departments. Of course, there are many vacations.”

She listened with one ear to the words of Min Chae-ryeong, who boasted about the merits of the special department. Now, there was something else that interested me more than the war label with the special department.

“…… Reading. …… Reading. …… Read.”

Quickly scan the status windows of the members you come and go. As I read the blue hologram that filled my vision, I couldn’t contain my amazement.

‘The level is higher than I thought.’

Choi Jin-hyeok, who had been sparring before, was a medicine major. Most of the members I’ve encountered so far have abilities of B or higher. It was a situation where not only A but also S ranks were common. In terms of superhuman level, it’s A-class. He was at a level where he could be a mid-level guild executive or guild master.

‘Why are these people in the guard?’

No matter how good the welfare benefits are, a salaryman is a salaryman. If you earn a lot, you can’t compare it to a hunter who earns thousands of dollars a month.

Is there an advantage that I don’t know about being in the guard? While I was thinking about that, I arrived at the office of Team 2, where Min Chae-ryeong was her team leader.

– Knocked up.

As soon as the office door opened, everyone inside stood up looking this way. A landscape like an army.

“Rest.”

As soon as Min Chaeryeong gave the command, the crew returned to their seats and went back to their duties. Surprised by the orderly appearance, Min Chaeryeong took me into the team leader’s office.

“Come on, take it.”

Min Chaeryeong handed me a box. When I opened it, there were newly issued passes, special measures, uniforms, and other items.

“Today is considered a probationary period. Starting tomorrow, I will start my official duties by replacing So-yeon’s vacant position. Don’t worry, your gunner will explain the details of the job.”

“Okay. But to replace the vacant position in the vegetable garden, did you mean that he was cut?”

“So-yeon will be assigned to Ji Ye-won surveillance and security duties. During the day when you work, So-yeon guards the safe house, and when you leave, So-yeon goes home too.”

“Aha.”

I knew roughly what it felt like. In a word, it meant that my work with the Vegetable Research Institute had been reversed.

It looks as if a stone has been removed from a stone that has been rolled into it.

When she asked if he had managed to convince him, Min Chae-ryeong calmly replied that she hadn’t explained it to him yet.

“I have to explain now.”

After adding that, Chae-ryeong Min called Vegetable-yeon.

-Turrr. Pop.

-Yes, manager! It’s vegetable smoke!

Shortly after, Chae-yeon answered her call, and Chae-ryeong Min explained to her about her job change step by step.

-Et. You want me to take charge of Ji Ye-won? I’m still a bit awkward with him. Besides, to think that Ahn Su-ho is going into my business. What the hell is that…….

As expected, Vegetable Yeon was not easily convinced.

“So Yeon-ah. I’ll ask you a favor. It’s because you’re the only person I can trust.”

-…… Yes?

At that moment, Min Chaeryeong whispered in a kind voice.

“You never know when the Dawning will come. As long as we didn’t know how strong the enemy would appear, we had no choice but to put you, our team’s strongest fighter, there. Do you understand what I mean?”

-…… Strongest? Am I the best in Team 2?

“Sure! Which team 2 is the strongest? In terms of fighting ability, our So-yeon is the strongest in the guards. Aren’t you?”

– hehehe? That’s right, right? I don’t know anything else, but I’m confident in one fight…….

“Yes. Unlike Ahn Soo-ho, I can trust him because it’s you. Do you know what I mean?”

-Sure! Just trust me, boss! No matter who attacks, I will protect Ji Ye-Won! hehehehe.

“Yes. I will only trust you, Soyeon-ah. Hang up?”

-Yes, manager!

The phone hung up and Min Chae-ryeong let out a sigh with her tired face.

“…… You are good at dealing with vegetables.”

“Because I scouted him. If I can’t handle it, who will handle it?”

“That is also true. But would it be all right if I completely entrusted her safe house to Chae-yeon? I am a bit uneasy.”

“The side the Dawning guys are attacking? Or is Ji Ye-won the one who escapes?”

“Both.”

Min Chaeryeong laughed at my plain answer.

“Well, it will be fine. The security and surveillance system of the safe house is clear. Ji Ye-won also has a transmitter, so she won’t be able to run away. And isn’t it true that So-yeon can trust her just by looking at her fighting ability?”

At those words, the image of the vegetable-yeon rolling around in one shot flashed through my mind. Trustworthy? Well let’s come

“I have prepared my own countermeasures for the safe house, so you don’t have to worry about it. Rather, about your business today.”

After saying that, Min Chae-ryeong pressed the button on her extension.

“I will go in.”

Not long after, a neatly dressed male crew entered the team leader’s office.

Slightly taller than 180 cm, with a slender physique. Thanks to his neatly styled hairstyle and intelligent rimmed glasses, he was an intelligent member.

“Tae-ho. He’s a newcomer who came in this time. My name is Ahn Soo-ho. Have you heard the rumors?”

“Yes. I know.”

“While Soyeon is out on an external mission, Suho will take her place. Since Taeho was originally Soyeon’s shooter, think of Suho as your assistant shooter and teach him well. Got it?”

“Yes. All right.”

“Suho, follow Taeho around today. While walking around together, learn the structure of the building and see what kind of work they do. Got it?”

“Yes. Manager.”

“Okay. Then go out slowly Ah, welcome to the special department. It’s new now, though.”

Leaving behind Min Chae-ryeong, who smiled mischievously and waved her hand, I left the team leader’s office with a crew member named Tae-ho.

As soon as he left the team leader’s office, he offered me a handshake and told me.

“My name is Lee Tae-ho. Please take good care of me.”

“My name is Ahn Su-ho. Please take good care of me, senior.”

“Yes. First of all, change into a special uniform and a uniform in the locker room. After that, I will guide you through the building.”

“Okay.”

At his words, I headed to the locker room on the other side of the office.

“…… For a moment. Can I ask you something first?”

I stopped and looked back at him. I asked insinuatingly, looking somewhat uneasy but quite serious.

“Why is that?”

“It’s nothing special, I’m just asking because I’m curious. Do you know how to handle programs like Word, Hangul, and Excel?”

A random question. I nodded my head with an ambiguous expression at the question that I couldn’t guess the intention at all.

“Yes. I know how to handle everything.”

“…… Is it. That’s it.”

However, he nodded his head in satisfaction with the answer. When I tilted my head at that reaction, he smiled lightly and trembled.

“…… I wondered what would happen if this newcomer didn’t know how to do document work. Fortunately, it was just my ignorance.”

Looking at him sighing in relief, saying he was truly fortunate, only then did I understand the situation.

Yes, it was said that this person was originally a shooter of the vegetable industry.

‘What! I usually go to work anyway and don’t do any work!’

What Chae-yeon said a few days ago flashed through my mind. When I looked at him with pitiful eyes, he felt my gaze and smiled helplessly.

It was a moment when I got a rough idea of what Chae So-yeon’s work life would have been like.