Episode 611
“What kind of trip is it?…”
Lee Jae-heon made an absurd expression.
“Do you still not understand what our situation is? I went to an amusement park and was talking about feeling comfortable in a situation where I could suddenly be eaten by the underworld. “I don’t even want to imagine how many thoughts there would be in a place with so many people.”
Jeong In-ho smiled.
“The person who says that visited the aquarium alone?”
“…That’s because I had an idea in mind.”
“Before that, he went to the aquarium with all the other survivors.”
“That was helpful in the end. “It would have been easier to attack a building you’ve visited once than a building you’ve seen for the first time.”
“What is the difference between an aquarium and an amusement park in terms of risk?”
“How is this similar to that? It was too far to begin with…”
As Lee Jae-heon was about to say something, Jang Seo-ah was caught in his sight.
“….”
“…Amusement park….”
“Aissi.”
Jaeheon Lee was defeated in front of the kindergarten student’s earnest gaze.
“No matter what, it’s not an amusement park.”
“Why? Can’t you see this sad expression on Seo-ah’s face as she wants to go to the amusement park? “How can you be so cruel?”
“Don’t make a fuss. When survival is at stake, the destination cannot simply be determined by the individual survivor’s preferences. Amusement parks are dangerous places in many ways.”
And it felt very bad.
“I think there’s a 99% chance that I’ll end up in the other side of the world if I go there.”
“How do you know that? “Are you Detective Hong Gyeong-jun?”
“I told you not to tease me… Where is this disgusting bastard snooping around with those black eyes?”
“You talk too much.”
“That hasn’t happened since.”
Because the other side of the world was Mana-sama’s domain, he could not move hastily.
‘Amusement parks are dangerous. If the story I heard from the ghost chick is correct, the inner person may try to kill the chicks when the opportunity arises. An amusement park with lots of people and thoughts is the perfect space.’
It was said that the reason the previous prototype died was because it devoted too much affection to nearby chicks.
Considering the author’s position of doubting whether the current Lee Jae-heon is following in the same footsteps, she might try to get rid of Jeong In-ho and other chicks whenever possible.
“Anyway, no amusement park.”
“So we can’t go to amusement parks in our lifetime?”
“No, with the exception of kindergarteners and high school students, grown adults go to some kind of amusement park. “Do you have the stamina to go to an amusement park at that age?”
“The number of kindergarten and high school students is not so small that it can be ignored.”
“If we really want to go, it would be better if we all move together… but that time is not now.”
Jaeheon Lee shook his head.
“Go to my house.”
“yes? “Isn’t this home?”
“Oh, so a villa.”
Even though it didn’t have proper equipment like an amusement park, it wasn’t a bad place to take a break once in a while. Even if you end up in the underworld, a villa in the mountains will at least be safer than an amusement park that anyone can visit.
“Hmm…”
Jeong In-ho pursed his lips.
“Every time you do something like this, it shows that you are rich.”
“What does that mean?”
“I envied the lives of office workers who can proudly introduce their vacation homes, so I told you about it.”
“Huh, bear with me.”
So this news was delivered straight to the survivors.
“The manager’s villa…? Villa? Villa??”
“I can’t help but go for this.”
As expected, Kwon Yeon-hee and Han Do-yoon were the ones who showed the strongest reactions.
On the contrary, the person he disliked the most was, as expected, Kim Ki-jeong.
“yes…? “A 2-day, 1-night vacation to a villa?”
“Yes, yes.”
“For all survivors…? Under one roof…? “That many people…??”
“Yes yes yes.”
“I guess I’m really crazy…”
Even if you haven’t experienced it, you can clearly see a future that will make you feel dizzy or something.
However, Kim Ki-jeong, who did not want to be left alone, ended up attending this trip crying and eating mustard. It seemed like he really didn’t want to go, but he seemed to have decided that it was better than being left alone in the hotel.
“Last time, I was lucky enough to go to the other side of the world while I was outside the hotel… but what if I end up in the other side of the world while I’m alone inside the hotel? “I don’t think I can escape on my own without Han Do-yoon.”
“Wow, Mr. Kijeong. “Make me so…!”
“Oh please. Please don’t give a damn. “How can you keep your tongue still for even a moment?”
Surprisingly, the high school students seemed a little worried.
“What if I enter the other world again?”
“I took that into consideration and decided on the most peaceful place.”
“But they say the villa is in the mountains… It’s too far from where we originally were.”
“You know that the mountains are actually safer in the other world, right? “Let’s just say I’m there to change my mind.”
“Still…”
It seemed like the situation at the aquarium last time had caused great trauma.
‘They were quite resolute when attacking Unhak High School.’
In fact, this reaction was justified because these three high school students transferred schools thanks to Lee Jae-heon almost immediately after completing their raid on Eonhak High School. This means that they had no time to get used to living with a mannequin that imitated their friend. For such people, living with two mannequins under the same roof must have been a great fear.
No matter how resolute he seemed, he was still only a high school student. I’m at an age where I can’t sleep at night just by watching horror movies, so the existence of a mannequin living in the same house must have been a living ghost story.
“I understand you’re anxious, but… I don’t think it will get that bad.”
Jeong In-ho, who felt sorry, comforted the high school students.
“Even if you get eaten by the other world, parks or mountains with lots of plants are relatively safer than other buildings. “If you’re really worried, you don’t have to go with me.”
“Oh no… I don’t like that.”
“okay?”
The high school students eventually decided to go together.
“I don’t want to be left alone again…”
“I see.”
It was a similar reason to Kim Ki-jeong, but it was clear that he was more discouraged than that. The way they were concerned about whether they might be a burden or a hindrance was definitely different from Kim Ki-jeong.
‘It will take some time to recover.’
Looking at those students, Jeong In-ho felt an ambiguous emotion.
‘If your mental strength is this weak, it will be inconvenient to deal with it later when you are eaten by the other side.’
Although it seemed like a hassle, it was somehow endearing. Even though he was thinking reflexively and calculatingly, Jeong In-ho clearly felt affection for these students. That was a pretty nice story.
Park Da-young and Park Da-hoon accepted this trip calmly.
“Villa? great. “It would be really cool if it was your villa.”
“Shall we bring some meat?”
Nevertheless, the fact that they seemed a little depressed clearly showed that what happened at the aquarium was a big shock to them. Jeong In-ho just smiled.
Fortunately, Kim Yeon-woo and Hong Gyeong-jun also expressed their intention to attend this trip.
“It’s amazing because it’s a villa. “I’ve only heard of that place, but I’ve never been there…”
“I think this will be my first proper visit, except when I stopped by to do research.”
“I’m very excited. Is there anything I need to prepare? “Charcoal or something.”
Kim Yeon-woo decided to take a vacation, and Hong Gyeong-jun said that he would not be going to work that day.
And Garam Yoon….
“If Teacher Seongyoon Ha goes, I will go too.”
“okay.”
“All I have to do is close the flower shop.”
“All right.”
He ordered Ha Seong-yoon to be captured.
Jeong In-ho followed him faithfully.
“Teacher Ha Seong-yoon.”
“…Jung In-ho? No, how do you know about my house?…”
“The manager told me.”
“These crazy criminals.”
“I guess it was the shadow monster that blocked the personal information infringement agreement, not Ha Seong-yoon? The person who directly told me everything from his educational background to his home address seemed very surprised. “It’s embarrassing for me and the manager.”
“No matter what, don’t people have manners…? Would I have given my home address to you to break in like this? “How did you find the door lock number in the first place?”
“I’ve put up with a lot. Now get some sun.”
“No, this dog…”
In the end, Ha Seong-yoon was taken away by Jeong In-ho.
That was the end of the survivors’ short and long trip to the mountain cabin.
* * *
“Uh….”
Park Min-jun made a puzzled expression.
“Do you want me to come too?”
“What should I do if Park Min-jun doesn’t come?”
“I understand for now.”
He readily accepted Lee Jae-heon’s recommendation. Park Min-jun muttered with his characteristic expressionless face.
“I guess I’ll have to fight with the chicks again.”
“Let’s do it in moderation.”
“The captain who is struggling alone up there doesn’t know about the power struggle within the poultry farm. As a chicken from the older generation, you cannot be swayed or ignored by mere chicks.”
“It’s not some internal list fight.”
“Speaking of my name, we are not the commander’s wives and concubines. What kind of analogy are you talking about? Please be careful with your remarks. Or I will commit suicide and die.”
“That’s because we’re not that kind of people.”
“Anyway, the bean pods are really….”
Anyway.
Minjun Park participated.
“What about Doctor Seo In-young?”
“He’s busy.”
“Good job.”
“It’s worth it to get involved.”
Seo In-young failed to participate.
That’s how the travel team was formed.
* * *
Lee Jae-heon’s villa was deep in the mountains.
“No, wait a minute.”
“….”
“No matter what, isn’t this too deep…?”
It was a bit too deep.
Lee Jae-heon averted his gaze with a resolute face like a dog watching the 18-year-old Seong Ji-ho’s surprise.
“It’s not my taste.”
“It’s my uncle’s villa. What should I do if the owner doesn’t like it?”
“I received it as a gift.”
“The chaebol class that receives a villa as a gift is truly unique…”
The villa Jaeheon Lee was talking about was located in a mountain near Gangwon-do, and it was a deep mountain valley with the only traces of people being well-maintained paths. The students who were driving the car Jaeheon Lee was very surprised.
Park Da-young’s partner Maeng Na-eun muttered.
“I was wondering if a gate like that, usually built on a mountain, was meant to protect something on the inside… but it turned out that it was hiding a rich man’s villa. “It’s more detailed and meticulous than we think in our country.”
“So, in this narrow piece of land, there is everything that should be there and there is also everything that does not seem to be there.”
Park Da-young, who desperately sympathized with Maeng Na-eun’s words, asked Lee Jae-heon.
“Man, how long does this have to go? It’s been a while since I entered the entrance, but I still can’t see the building? “Are we going into the DMZ?”
“Anyway, the fuss… is not like that. “It’s just because the house is on the side of a mountain.”
“Shouldn’t these mountains usually be designated as tourist destinations or protected as restricted development zones?”
“That’s true.”
Jaeheon Lee roughly nodded.
“It was a mountain where there was a lot of talk about environmental protection and other things because of the beautiful scenery and various things like water veins and such…”
“You rent out that place to yourself.”
“Well, the person responsible for building this building must have been arrested.”
“…Where?”
“I’m kidding.”
“No, where were you taken?”
“It’s a joke.”
As we chatted about trivial matters, we arrived quickly.
“It wasn’t right away. Please don’t gaslight us.”
“Do you want to say something creepy like gaslighting over something that doesn’t matter? You keep making me into a bad person. “Anyway, it’ll only take 50 minutes, guys.”
“If you climb a mountain by car and it takes 50 minutes, this is incredible. “You may not know this because he’s a chaebol, but this… this shouldn’t normally be like this.”
“No, chaebols aren’t even people…? Really, why am I being treated like this? Some of the mountain paths took longer because they were distorted due to the slope. “It’s loud, so don’t say anything to me.”
Other people who followed Lee Jae-heon’s car also got out of the car one by one.
Then they all looked at Jaeheon Lee with a tired expression.
“Chief…”
“What why what? whatever.”
“Why is there a villa on a mountain like this… Why is there a building in such a location…”
“I’ve already heard a lot of nagging from students about that story. “Everyone, unload your luggage.”
“Oh yeah.”
Anyway, Noh Yeon-seok, Kwon Yeon-hee, and Han Do-yoon were just happy.
“Boss!! “We’re having a barbecue here in the yard, right?!”
“Manager, the scenery here is so pretty! Take a picture! “Let’s all gather together quickly!!”
“Jaeheon Lee, did you really rent this mountain?! “It’s really crazy!!”
Lee Jae-heon looked back at Kim Ki-jeong without realizing it.
“Ah…”
It’s pitiful.
‘He’s already dead.’
Lee Jae-heon turned his gaze away from the bleached white Kim Ki-jeong and saw a swarm of survivors swarming around.
“….”
Just looking at it, there are more than 10 people. Even if the people gathered here said just one word, my ears hurt. It’s not a joke, but because of the location, it really felt like there was an echo.
Jaeheon Lee made a nasal sound as if he was breathing in fresh mountain air.
“Hmm….”
That’s bullshit.
‘It’s hard to make a living.’
A warm smile appeared.
(Continued in the next part)
