Perfect World [EN]: Chapter 170

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“You! Who are you!”

Bumseok, staring blankly, started making excuses as if nothing was amiss. He needed to focus on installing the hacking box, not getting into a fight.

“Ah, I’m from the maintenance office. The night shift worker said this external camera was broken, so I came to check it out.”

The security guard scoffed. He’d come because he’d seen Bumseok on the monitor. The camera was working fine.

“Broken? The screen looks fine to me.”

“Ah, it’s a loose connection. You know how sometimes you hit electronics when they mess up? Sometimes that fixes it. It’s all because of loose connections inside. A little shock can reconnect them. But if you leave it, it’ll break down again, so it needs a proper fix.”

It was a plausible explanation, and the security guard nodded, recalling similar situations. Still, suspicion lingered. The full-body suit was strange, and the distorted, electronic voice, too. Plus, the small camera on the helmet.

“Okay, fine. But why the suit?”

“Ah, it’s freezing up here on the roof. The wind’s strong. Soldering needs precision, so my fingers can’t get cold.”

The guard remained suspicious. No matter how cold, a full-body suit seemed excessive.

“You wear *that* because it’s cold?”

“Well, strictly, I don’t *need* it. Gloves would do. But this suit is new equipment at the maintenance office, arrived the day before yesterday, so I’m testing it. Plus, it looks cool. I’m a pro-gladiator fan, actually. Hehehe.”

The security guard gave him a pathetic look, examined the suit, and said, “Hmm? Looks expensive.”

“Of course, it’s expensive. It’s an aerial mobility full-body suit.”

The guard’s eyes widened. Aerial mobility suits had propulsion devices on the back and limbs, allowing flight. Pricey gear.

“Why does the maintenance office have that?”

“For repairing electronics on the building’s exterior.”

“The *exterior*? Electronic devices outside?”

“Sure, lots. Like the hologram sign that says ‘LHN’.”

True, hologram images needed electronics. The guard, less suspicious, asked, “Why does your voice sound like that?”

It was the voice modulator. Bumseok replied casually, “I don’t know. It was fine. I touched something out of curiosity, and it went like this. I’ll check it at the maintenance office later.”

“Hmm. Happens when you touch things. Okay, moving on. What’s the camera on your helmet?”

“Ah, when repairing security equipment, maintenance policy is to film the work for the report. Tampering could cause a big security problem. Don’t other technicians do that? That’s how I was told to do my job.”

The guard carefully examined Bumseok and nodded. First he’d heard of it, but it made sense. He was in security, not maintenance, but LHN was thorough. Possible.

“Okay. How’d you get to the roof?”

“How else? Flying car. Got the call on the first floor. Faster than the elevator.”

Finding nothing particularly suspicious, the guard moved to routine questions.

“Okay. How long to fix it?”

“Just disassembling and soldering. Soon done.”

“Alright. Finish and go back. Lingering might arouse suspicion.”

As the security guard went inside, Bumseok chuckled. He’d saved time, making infiltration easier. Even connecting internal terminals took time, checking the link with the command vehicle.

Margaret’s voice came through his ear.

“– Bumseok, Oppa [Older brother or close male friend]. Connected. I’m infiltrating the CCTV system. Wait a moment.”

“Okay.”

Bumseok smiled, looking at the cityscape. His anxious heart calmed. He leaned against the wall, whistling.

After a while, Margaret’s voice again.

“– Oppa. System takeover complete. Start the operation.”

“Okay. Got it.”

He moved calmly to the door, quietly opened it, and checked the number and location of the security guards. He’d subdue them in an emergency.

‘No Elf security guards, just three men? Not bad.’

The physical difference between humans and Elves was significant, so combat power differed greatly. Even four were snacks for Bumseok. But no need to fight. Recognized as maintenance, he could pass safely, greatly increasing success.

But this good fortune didn’t last.

“– What are you guys doing?”

The guards frowned at the sharp female voice from the CCTV camera. Annoyed at being questioned on the weekend.

They blocked Bumseok’s path and replied, “Yes. We were about to carry out the security procedure.”

“– Yes, of course. Even company employees must have security checks unless their identity is confirmed. Especially that guy, you can’t tell who he is in that suit, so do even more. Handle it well and report to me.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Bumseok, overhearing, gnashed his teeth. He didn’t know the girl, but the perfect opportunity had been ruined.

He sighed and looked at the CCTV camera, saying, “Who the hell is that bitch?”

One of the guards quickly covered his mouth. “Trying to get killed? Don’t you know Ms. Aula?”

Bumseok knew Aula well. He couldn’t forget the granddaughter of the chairman of LHN Financial Group, today’s target, and the culprit behind the Rainbow Group incident. He’d wanted to meet her, but heard her voice here. He wanted to spank her until she was bruised, but held back because of his appointment.

He clenched his fists and said, “Ah. That girl who’s rotten and rude?”

The guard hurriedly covered his mouth. “You crazy! Want to be fired!”

“Huh. Does that bitch even fire people? So, she’s not just terrible, but an evil woman who kills if she doesn’t like someone.”

Aula’s voice came from the CCTV camera again.

“– Hey, you there. Saying that for me to hear?”

“Think I’d swear for you to hear? Just gossip. Even the king can’t stop gossip, can he?”

Aula seemed furious, and a loud voice erupted from the CCTV camera.

“– Who are you! Tell me your name!”

“Am I crazy? Go all the way there with difficulty? If you’re curious, come to the maintenance office and check. I’ll be back after finishing the 139th floor and resting.”

As Bumseok headed for the door, Aula shouted at the guards.

“– What are you doing! Catch that guy and bring him to me!”

The guards hesitated, looking between Bumseok and the CCTV camera, then rushed towards him. They felt relief hearing the conversation, but couldn’t disobey Aula’s orders.

“Looks like we have to go with you. Please understand.”

Bumseok, looking at the approaching guards, smiled brightly.

“Ah. Is that so? I’m the one asking for understanding.”

The guard about to grab his arm tilted his head.

“What do you need us to understand?”

“You’ll see.”

Bumseok grabbed his wrist and twisted. Bones broke, and the guard screamed, horrified. His arm was broken, twisted and painful.

“Kuaaak! My arm!”

Bumseok pushed him aside and walked towards the other guards, chuckling.

“Hehe. How can men with two balls be so helpless against such a bitch?”

“You… You. What are you doing! Are you crazy!”

“Yes. I’m crazy. That bitch is so outrageous I have to act crazy. What are you going to do? Join me, a maintenance employee, and spank that Aula bitch, or stop me?”

The choice was simple. Avenge their colleague, protect their jobs, catch Bumseok.

A blonde guard stepped forward.

“You don’t know who we are. LHN headquarters security guards aren’t hired easily. Quit before you get hurt.”

“Hehe. We’ll see who gets hurt.”

The blonde guard raised his lip, finding it ridiculous. He was skilled, but never imagined losing.

“Okay. Ignoring my goodwill, I can’t help it.”

He floated into the air, attempting a flying kick. But Bumseok wouldn’t be hurt by such tricks. He grabbed his ankle and sat down, putting his weight on his knee. With a cracking sound, the blonde guard crashed and screamed.

“Kuaaaak! My leg!!”

Bumseok tapped his waist and said, “Just a dislocation, isn’t it? Dramatic. Get up and fight again.”

The blonde guard, staring at him, crawled to his colleague, begging for protection from that devil.

His colleagues ignored him, eyes on Bumseok. They realized he was no ordinary person. They signaled and rushed at Bumseok.

“Hyaat!!”

As expected of LHN’s security guards, they possessed excellent martial arts skills. They were each using orthodox boxing and high-level kickboxing, and their light and fast movements were very impressive. And judging from the occasional unusual movements, it seemed that they had also dabbled in various martial arts such as judo and taekwondo.

‘Hehe. But still. Just ordinary humans.’

The reaction speed of humans and modified humans is about twice as fast. No matter how agile they move, they only look like slow turtles to Bumseok. Of course, he is currently being pushed into a corner and hesitating, but it is only because everyone is conscious of the CCTV camera lens, not because he cannot subdue them at once. If he reveals the fact that he is a modified human here, Aula will recognize that he is not an employee and may report the infiltration to the police.

Right now, he is just a maintenance office employee who is causing trouble because he is angry at his boss’s actions, so it was thought that she would not report it to the police and make the problem bigger.

============================ Author’s Notes ============================

First of all, Joara has decided to take care of the text leak situation. It seems like it will go to a serious situation, but I think I should watch the progress.

Then, everyone have a comfortable day. I’ll see you again tomorrow.