Vol 4 - 9

Vol 4 - 9

If you think about it carefully, there's nothing strange at all, it's not like I'm just a stranger who's only met Kyle for a few days and he doesn't even know anything about me, and yet I'm still sitting in this mansion with as a guest or something. So there's no reason why Maurer couldn't be here. Besides, the owner of this house is also an arms dealer and Maurer is a weapon fanatic.

Thinking back, I seem to have heard that Maurer also knew Ilay's family. They said that before joining UNHRDO, he worked for Riegrow's company. So Maurer being in this house is much more understandable and reasonable than my presence here.

"There's someone resting here, oh yeah... it's Kim."

Even though I was covering my face, Kyle spoke as if he recognized me immediately. Kyle explained to Maurer who was next to him, "This is a guest of mine who has been staying here for several days."

"Ah, is that so?" Maurer replied indifferently and seemed to have no interest in Jeong Taeui. The footsteps gradually moved away, and he changed the subject, "This garden is still as wonderful as ever. The birch grove leading to that path is still here, right?"

At the same time, Kyle's footsteps also faded away, bringing with them the sound of Taeui's heart pounding.

So what about the flight next Saturday night? Does he mean Maurer will stay here until then?

Then the possibility of meeting each other directly will increase and that is something I never want.

I have to leave here now, even tonight. It would be a shame to have to give up such a wonderful and comfortable hiding place like this, but if I stayed here, this perfect hiding place would sooner or later turn into a tiger's den.

Plus, that damn bastard and I can't help each other in life at all, and he's even more of a threat than Lieutenant Kim.

But anyway, it's good if I can leave this place quietly without attracting attention, then there won't be any more trouble.

Half of my body was tanned by the harsh sunlight, but I didn't even dare to turn over because I was afraid the towel would fall off, so I just lay there motionless like a dead fish.

After the two of them left this place, I swore that I would immediately run into my room and observe their every move, the silhouettes of those two people still lurking within the range I could see even though they moved a few steps away from this place.

However, right at that moment.

"Kim, how long are you going to lie around like that? You should get up and walk around a bit. It's lunch time. If you don't eat properly, you'll get a stomach ache."

A cold, shrill voice echoed from the glass door.

Rita.

Although the old woman seemed distant, in reality I was still grateful for her kindness, who worriedly took care of me and everyone at every meal. But not at this moment.

Jeong Taeui pretended to be asleep, lying quietly without moving or answering.

"Oh, Rita. Just leave him alone. He seems to be sleeping very deeply."

Even though Kyle said so, Rita still walked out of the glass door and walked towards Taeui.

"If he naps that much, his biological clock will be upset and his health will decline, master. Kim has been lying here since 10 a.m., looking at his tanned skin. If I watch it, he'll get burned later."

Rita. Rita. Thank you. But this isn't fun at all so please leave me alone. Unless you want to see me dead. Even though I'm not the type of person who can reassure others, I'm crying tears of blood right now. The whispers and pleas with all my heart did not reach Rita's ears.

"Kim, wake up!"

My vision was instantly possessed by the bright sunlight. In front of me, Rita, with her gray hair neatly tied into a bun, was looking down at me. And across the bench behind the beach, Kyle stood there looking at me smiling calmly.

"Hey Kim, you probably slept late yesterday. Wake up, the sun is already at its peak."

"Aha...., yes...."

Jeong Taeui answered awkwardly and immediately looked away.

Behind Kyle, Maurer approached the birch forest. He looked toward the forest and sighed in admiration before turning back.

"Wow, it looks beautiful from afar, I want to walk here in the evening, I also have to see you..." Maurer said and the smile suddenly disappeared from his face.

That's because he saw a familiar face also staring at him.

"Yes, it could have been developed and improved, but my father had no intention of changing the forest like that even if I gave him thousands of gold, so I kept it as it is."

Kyle looked back at Maurer with a smile, over his shoulder, Taeui's facial muscles stiffened like a ghost. My eyes opened wide to look at Maurer and then I softly moved my lips and spoke softly. "Shut up."

Maurer also widened his eyes at Taeui. Kyle saw that expression and immediately turned around in confusion. Jeong Taeui pretended to smile as if nothing happened and then approached Kyle.

"Thanks to you, I can relax like this... ...Who is this?

"Ah, it's a friend I've known for a long time. Maurer. His name is Maurer Keith, currently working at UNHDRO's Asia branch. He's an outstanding talent. Maurer, say hello to him." , Mr. Kim has been staying at our house for a few days now. Kim Yong Soo."

Errors in pronunciation are no longer a concern now. I smiled and bowed my head to look at Maurer.

"Hello, I'm Kim Young Soo. It's because of Mr. Riegrow's hospitality that I'm able to stay here. It's nice to meet you."

"Haha, just call me Kyle. I already mentioned it when talking about my little brother Riegrow, doesn't it sound very suitable to me?"

While Kyle laughed with a gentle voice, Taeui and Maurer's intense gazes were meeting each other.

Later, when Rita went back into the mansion, the old woman called out to Kyle.

"Master, Gail has been waiting for 2 hours and wants to see you. I'm sorry to interrupt but please stop by the drawing room before going to the dining room."

"Gail? Two hours? What's so urgent?-- Oh, I'll leave first, you two just go to the dining room and eat first."

"No need, I'll wait for you to come and eat together. It's better for everyone to eat together."

I answered politely with a smile that did not reveal any suspicion. Kyle laughed again haha glanced at me and then disappeared into his mansion.

The timing matched as if everything was pre-arranged. Now, there are only two people left, Taeui and Maurer.

As soon as Kyle and Rita disappeared, the social smile disappeared from Taeui's face.

"Okay, let's go to the dining room? Rita cooks very well."

"Um, it's true that Rita's skills are great. But - Kim Yong Soo?!"

"Call me Kim."

"Okay. Kim."

Maurer nodded as he called my name again with an unpredictable smile on his face. A very generous and kind smile. He nodded a few times, um, and then shook his head again and stopped suddenly.

"Kim. Why are you here Tae! Since when did your last name change to Kim!"

Morer's voice sounded no different than a scream. And before the screaming ended, Taeui flew into a rage.

"Shut your mouth!"

I suppressed the thought of wanting to take the towel wrapped around my head and stuff it straight into Maurer's mouth and rip his head off.

Why? Why this guy? If one of the guys from UNHRDO comes here like Tou, Alta for example, then they will definitely know how to keep their mouth shut. But in the end, why does it have to be someone who is hostile to me like this! I've never heard that this guy is a person who knows how to keep his mouth shut.

While I was angry, Maurer looked at me with wide eyes and then hit my chest. Even though I didn't do anything wrong, it was a gesture that showed he had no good intentions.

I originally thought that today I would quietly pack up my things and leave in silence, but then I still couldn't help but immediately approached and grabbed Maurer's neck. The confused man glared at me.

"Bastard. I gave you back that gun, didn't I?"

I growled threateningly. Maurer frowned. He answered reluctantly.

"I got it."

"So what else do you want from me? I don't owe you anything anymore."

"Debt and hatred are inherently separate from each other. Debt can be repaid but revenge cannot be forgotten. Do you know how many nights I shed tears after losing that precious child? Even now just thinking about it makes me..."

"Sorry."

Taeui quickly stopped him. Maurer was so confused and surprised by Jeong Taeui's sudden apology that he could only remain speechless. He looked at Taeui with a strange face.

"Hey, I still have a lot to say. If you apologize, how can I express my dissatisfaction?!"

"Oh sorry! Okay, if you want to vent your anger then feel free to vent your anger on me! Don't mind me. But after you've finished talking, forget all those grudges, forget everything. Forget about my existence in this world, and forget about ever seeing me here!

Jeong Taeui still held Maurer's neck and shook him violently before screaming.

He blinked a few times then suddenly narrowed his eyes.

"........Aha."

He clicked his tongue inexplicably as if he had discovered something. Jeong Taeui was a bit restless.

I don't know what that expression means, but it's definitely not something good for me. Besides, he quickly noticed the issue of weapons that Taeui had mentioned earlier.

"He, isn't it strange to suddenly disappear like that... as expected, you intentionally caused an accident at the branch and escaped."

I'm speechless. I quietly looked into Morer's eyes.

I was worried that Maurer would say something that would kill me when he looked at me like that, but fortunately, he spoke confidently as if it was the only thing he could think of.

"Did you... do something to Xinlu?"

He calmly said, there was no doubt that he could only guess that much. My brain went blank for a moment, it was completely different from what I had been anxiously waiting for just now.

But on the contrary, my chest suddenly tightened when I heard those words. Anxiety crept in from the name that I could not expect. Why did Xinlu appear in Maurer's story...

"Xinlu? Why Xinlu? What happened?!"

I unconsciously increased my weight on the already relaxed hand still placed on his body. Maurer who was caught once again raised his eyebrows in confusion and tilted his head to look at Taeui.

"Xinlu left! Right after you disappeared for a day or two!"

"What...? Why...."

I stopped shaking my hands and looked at Maurer blankly as if I didn't understand what he just said. Maurer grumbled.

"How the hell do I know why? You disappeared and Xinlu disappeared too. I don't think you had any accident. There were rumors spreading that it was because you raped Xinlu and ran away."

He grabbed Taeui's hand that was still holding his neck and pulled it away.

"Damn it, why did I meet you here?"

Maurer asserted, and that was exactly what I wanted to say. I looked at him with skepticism then bowed my head and sat down. I don't even have time to think about that rumor.

Xinlu left UNHRDO.

Whatever the reason is, maybe half of it is mine.

"Xinlu...., he said he really liked working there...."

Xinlu once suggested that we both leave the branch, but I also knew how much Xinlu liked and suited UNHDRO. So I hoped he wouldn't give up just because of me.

I left without saying goodbye, because I didn't know what to say. Furthermore, I was too tired at that time. I fell into a muddy puddle deep underground and even thought I wouldn't be able to hold on anymore. Now, I wish I could say that. If I could turn back time, I would say goodbye properly.

I quietly lowered my gaze to my feet and then finally raised my head. Maurer looked down at me with a forced face.

"So..., where did Xinlu go? And what is he doing now?"

Taeui asked helplessly, he frowned.

"I don't know how, let me go to his house and see."

"This inhumane bastard. After all, you two are colleagues in the same branch. Aren't you worried at all about him suddenly quitting his job?"

"Hey kid... ....! Why should I worry about Xinlu? He doesn't care about my life or death! He's originally the young master of a wealthy family for several generations, so maybe he'll go home and start a company or something, why should I worry about someone who's alive better than me?"

With a dissatisfied face, Maurer raised his voice. Taeui looked at him and took a deep breath. I wish someone would knock me out right now.

That's right. Although Xinlu in my impression is just a weak and fragile child, in reality he is a smart and intelligent young man. He can do everything well even when no one cares about it. If he can walk on a new path without me in it, then that's the best thing for him.

"You know, don't tell anyone in this house that you know me, don't tell anyone that you've seen me here. I mean forget me. We both don't want It has nothing to do with the other person, right?"

I said in a mocking tone, Maurer looked at me distortedly. He glanced at Taeui and suddenly spoke as if he was holding Taeui's tail.

"Thinking back, there's nothing interesting about it so I don't really care about it but.....,there's some strange rumors about you and Rick."

I suddenly showed a shocked expression as if I had just had a hole punched in my face without realizing it. I felt Maurer's eyes staring at me and quickly pretended to be calm, but it was too late. Indeed, at times like this, he is very sharp.

"Actually, it's you...you're the one who shouldn't be caught, right...?"

He slowly spit out each word. I figured that if I ripped off his mouth and tongue right now, it would be even more pleasurable and smoother than tearing silk. But before I could put the idea into practice, Maurer narrowed his eyes and muttered in a creepy voice.

"There was a time when that crazy guy seemed to be in a very bad mood and kept injuring others innocently."

I frowned at Maurer's words. He clicked his tongue and whispered. I could only reluctantly lick my lips and whisper in my mouth.

"I don't know. I didn't do anything."

Morer scratched his head again as if dissatisfied with my answer and muttered to himself.

"Damn it. I don't know if it's because of you. Because he became insane, I didn't even dare to talk to him. If I said something against his will, in his madness he would wring my neck. What should I do? Those few days I had to try to live like an invisible white lotus flower."

Maurer said as if it was a pity that he couldn't talk to me here and see my head bleeding. I wanted to wipe away the tears in my heart when I heard those words but at the same time felt relieved. No matter how scared I am, I won't be able to communicate with Ilay anymore.

Looking at Taeui's relaxed appearance, Morer snorted and groaned.

"But what if I let out even a single piece of news that reaches the ears of the man who just left? Even if I don't say it directly, there is no shortage of ears here in the forest. And it can completely spread, transmitted at breakneck speed."

I suppressed the thought of immediately stuffing the rag into the mouth of the man in front of me.

"Should I tell Tou about this when I return to the branch?"

This damn bastard.

I thought he would be very pleased to cause me trouble.

The three words "I'm sorry" just slipped out of my mouth not long ago and I even pretended to be weak for a moment. But now that I've been teased to the limit by those words, I've already thrown away my disguise.I opened my eyes wide, with a tired expression, I looked down at Maurer.

"Ah, okay.... So are you okay with those beautiful babies that you have hidden all over the room? Those babies are probably still sleeping soundly in drawers, under the bed mattress, in the blankets and in the bedroom.?"

"They're not there anymore, my dear friend! I moved them to another place because I was afraid guys like you might touch them!"

​Maurer's voice was weak as if he wanted to cry from worry. I clicked my tongue and casually said "Aha," and smirked. They were still there, even if he had moved to another place, there would be no place to hide them unless he took them off the island altogether. So, he could only hide it in his room.

"You know that it's forbidden to keep personal weapons in the branch, right?"

"This... Why is you bastard suddenly here? I know everything!"

With a groaning voice, Maurer's mind was numb. That's right. At least I have a lifeline to make sure I don't get stabbed in the back.

"Maurer."

When Taeui seriously called out to him with a low voice, as if he had guessed, Maurer remained silent for a moment before answering bluntly.

"Say."

"When you come back, don't tell anyone about me, don't say anything, got it? And I won't report it to the branch either. You know, everything is fine. Right?"

"Okay. Then keep your mouth shut. But if there's an unscheduled room check and if anything happens to my beautiful babies, I'll take it as a problem from you and I'll tell everything too."

"Up to you"

Taeui wasn't sure when such checks would be carried out, but there were two random inspections a year on average. By that time, I won't be here anymore and will probably leave Europe altogether.

When that time came, even if the monster's fangs could reach here, it would be too late.

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