In the character encyclopedia, Han Sejun had been added.
When I clicked on him, a brief description and a photo appeared.
[Name: Han Sejun]
[Affiliation: Callione, National Intelligence Service]
[Description: A member of the Callione organization and an agent of the National Intelligence Service. Currently serving as the personal secretary to Vito Callione's son and the successor of the Callione organization, Han Eugene Callione.]
"Huh...?"
National Intelligence Service? My personal secretary, Han Sejun, is affiliated with the National Intelligence Service?
A sudden headache hit me, and I ran my hand through my hair.
Gradually, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place.
Yes, as the successor of the Callione organization, he must be a figure of interest to the state.
It was clear that he had been sent to monitor me.
"Is there any problem, Master?"
Han Sejun, who was driving, asked me without taking his eyes off the road.
To hide my agitation, I replied in as indifferent a tone as possible.
"Nothing, I just died in a game."
As I said this, I tapped on the word 'National Intelligence Service' written in a different color.
[National Intelligence Service]
[A state-run intelligence agency, also known as the National Intelligence Agency, which primarily focuses on villain investigations and national espionage.]
It was essentially the CIA of this world.
Anyway, I never expected that the special ability I received would reveal such hidden information.
It seemed there were some conditions, as it didn't appear immediately, but this was still a very satisfying ability.
Moreover,
'This could lead to some interesting developments.'
Han Sejun being affiliated with the National Intelligence Service...
It was indeed a bit unusual.
Even in the original game, he had never been a hindrance to Eugene, even if his activities were villainous.
No matter how unreasonable the orders, he always carried them out faithfully as a personal secretary.
'Perhaps I should keep this to myself for now.'
I could report his identity to my father immediately, but that would be a short-sighted move.
In the [City of Seoul], where numerous events occur, I needed to prepare to survive as Han Eugene Callione.
Whether it was through force or information.
And this card of the National Intelligence Service was too valuable to waste. There were many ways to use it, such as in the upcoming 'that' event.
"We have arrived, Master."
While I was thinking, the sedan had already come to a smooth stop. Outside the window, a crowd and a massive school gate were visible.
This was the 'Seoul Hero Academy,' known as the best academy for heroes in Asia, or simply Seo Young Ah.
"I will accompany you."
Han Sejun opened the back door and said.
Surely, he wasn't going to follow me inside?
If I entered the examination hall with a personal secretary, it would attract unnecessary attention.
Shaking my head, I said firmly,
"Don't follow me right away. Come in a bit later; I have something for you to do."
"Something for me to do...?"
Han Sejun looked puzzled, not expecting me to give him a task.
I explained in detail what he needed to do and then turned to head towards the academy.
"Master, will you really only do what you told me to do?"
"Yeah, nothing will happen, so don't worry too much."
"......Understood. Please be careful, Master."
I gave a light wave to Han Sejun, who was bowing, and entered the area where the examination hall was located.
"Please show me your admission ticket."
As I tried to enter the examination hall, a man with a 'Proctor' armband extended his hand.
"Here it is."
After showing the admission ticket I had in my pocket, I entered the area, where a crowd filled the space.
"There are so many people."
The examination hall area was packed with examinees and adults who seemed to be their parents.
Given that this was the top academy in the Asian region, I understood why.
"There are too many people."
The path was obscured by the crowd, so I could only follow the flow of people.
Most of them were probably there to take the exam like me.
Fortunately, my guess was correct. As I followed them, I saw a sign for the examination hall, which turned out to be a massive gym.
The gym was enormous, reminiscent of a large dome stadium.
Once inside, I saw that there were about 10 minutes left before the exam started, so I decided to look around.
Indeed, it felt different to see it with my own eyes rather than as a polygon in a monitor.
There was a weirdo who only took the academy route, and if he saw my situation, he would probably be very envious.
"Starting now! Please move to your designated groups as indicated on your admission tickets!"
A voice came over the speakers.
I confirmed that I was in Group B and moved in that direction.
Each group had 10 people.
A total of 21 groups were formed in an instant.
At the front of each group stood a proctor. Our group's proctor was a woman wearing sunglasses.
"We will now begin the Group B exam."
The woman smiled and sat down, saying,
"Show your abilities to the proctor now."
Indeed, this is how it proceeds. Honestly, I felt lucky.
I currently have no special traits.
At best, I have slightly better physical abilities than a civilian.
However, this is not an academy where you can pass with just that.
- Wow, a fire user.
- He's definitely going to pass.
The first person in Group B started showing off by emitting flames from his entire body.
He seemed to already know how to control his ability, as the flames moved freely around his body.
"Okay, next."
The proctor, who had seen this, wrote something on the paper she was holding and called out the next person in a businesslike tone.
"Hmm, interesting hair color?"
The proctor, who had been expressionless until now, smiled at the second girl who came forward.
In fact, I knew why the proctor was smiling.
Light aquamarine hair.
A girl with a sword in her hand was obvious.
She was the only granddaughter of the head of Korea's representative swordsmanship family, the Sword Immortal, and the strongest first seat.
"Alright, let's start..."
As the proctor spoke, the girl named Chae Yeon suddenly moved her hand quickly.
And in the moment I blinked,
─────!!!
Flames burst in front of me.
An incredible speed of a sword draw. The flames erupted between the girl, who had rushed forward in an instant, and the proctor's dagger.
"What's going on?"
Attacking the proctor before the exam even started, and in the middle of her speaking.
The proctor, who had blocked the sword with one hand, asked curiously.
"Didn't you ask me to show my ability?"
Chae Yeon said matter-of-factly as she calmly sheathed her sword and returned to her place, standing in the same posture as before, as if waiting for the result.
"Haha."
The proctor, who saw this, didn't get angry but smiled pleasantly and wrote something on the paper, calling out,
"Good, next."
Anyone who saw this would wonder what kind of exam this was. The sudden attack on the proctor and her nonchalant response were certainly not 'normal.'
But perhaps it was different here.
In this place, 'Seo Young Ah,' such actions were possible.
Especially with this proctor, it might even earn extra points.
Proctor Jisu Hyun.
This NPC, who you would inevitably meet if you took the academy route, was known as a demon proctor.
She pursued a hero who used everything at their disposal to win.
In other words, a winning hero.
During the game, I once challenged her to a sparring match and struck first, and I was shocked to see her favorability increase.
"Good, next."
As the proctor said this, a loud noise came from the right.
Several students crouched in surprise at the sudden noise.
Looking at the source, I saw a man and the proctor facing off with their fists.
"Is that guy also entering today?"
Seeing this, I muttered without realizing it.
The son of the Chief of the Korean National Police and a named NPC in the future.
Jeong Gi-hoon.
"This academy's batch has a lot of strange people."
Saying this, she smiled and immediately looked at me.
"Alright, next is you. What can you show me?"
I had no traits or special abilities.
But there was something I could show that only I could.
I slowly approached the proctor, reached into my pocket, and extended my hand towards her.
"......?"
What I did was not particularly impressive.
I simply formed a gun shape with my thumb and index finger and pointed it at the proctor.
That was all.
The proctor frowned at this, but I maintained a relaxed expression and said,
"La famiglia lavora per la famiglia."
"Hold on, that's──."
The proctor's eyes widened.
Bang──────!!
A clear gunshot echoed in my ears, and time seemed to slow down like a scene from a movie.
My heightened senses made me aware of everything around me.
The spent shell casing slowly falling to the ground.
The black hole spewing white smoke from the sniper rifle.
The proctor's head slightly recoiling.
Following my instructions, Han Sejun had shot at Jisu Hyun's head at the signal.
Fortunately, she didn't die.
The bullet had stopped in front of her head, as if time had frozen, spinning in place.
Everyone was in shock, but I alone moved calmly.
Thud─ Thud─
My footsteps echoed in the gym as I approached the proctor and spoke softly.
"My ability is Famiglia."
What do you think?
Proctor Jisu Hyun looked at me with a bewildered expression.
"Famiglia...? Your ability is family?"
"It's a family motto, what can I do? You know it well, don't you?"
You wouldn't know, would you?
In this world, there is only one family that uses this motto.
And these words were once shouted by a man who wrote a legendary story in this world.
「La famiglia lavora per la famiglia」
Family works for family.
I then bowed politely to her and whispered in a voice only she could hear,
"Han Eugene Callione. The ability I brought to the academy's exam today is family, Famiglia."
The best ability I can show right now.
The best power I can display right now.
It was a demonstration of the family's strength.
Unending wealth and the power to resolve most issues, a mobile arsenal wherever I go.
An action only possible for a Callione, a privilege only a Callione successor could receive.
This is the result of that.
What do you think, Proctor Jisu Hyun? You often gave passing grades to heretics who defied you.
So, how will you evaluate me?
A spoiled brat relying on family connections? A clueless troublemaker?
I assure you, you will realize that an ordinary troublemaker could never do this.
An ordinary person couldn't even imagine it.
I could feel the proctor's eyes trembling behind her sunglasses.
Then she bowed deeply.
"Ha... Ha-ha-ha!!"
Her body trembled with laughter.
She clutched her stomach and laughed.
"Ha-ha! You, you, you! Do you know that if I hadn't stopped the bullet, it would have hit my forehead?"
Wiping the tears from her eyes, she looked at me.
I smiled as calmly as possible.
"Even if it had hit, it would have only left a bruise. If that had happened, I would have been disappointed."
"Ha-ha! You're a crazy kid, aren't you?"
"Thank you."
"Ha-ha! You really are a crazy kid."
As she said this, she approached me, put her hand on my shoulder, and said with a suppressed laugh,
"Good, go back. The results will be sent by mail within three days. Wait for it with a relaxed mind."
"I will."
"Good."
She wrote something on the paper and pointed to the exit where the previous examinees had gone.
"I'll see you at the academy. Young master of the underworld."
She seemed quite pleased, as she nodded briefly at me and pointed to the door.
This was one big hurdle overcome.
As I thought this and stepped out of the door, I saw Han Sejun waiting for me near the entrance.
"......Didn't I tell you nothing would happen?"
Approaching the expressionless Han Sejun, I asked, and he nodded.
"Yes, the security guards didn't even pay attention."
"That's because it's the academy's entrance exam."
"......Yes?"
"The academy's exam allows all kinds of assistance and weapons."
Of course, this was possible because the academy was confident in its ability to quickly handle any disturbances or incidents.
After all, there was a monster who could stop a sniper bullet fired from a distance of less than 300 meters.
But seeing Han Sejun's puzzled expression, I shook my head and got into the car.
"Let's go. I'm tired."
"Yes, Master. However... before we return home, there is a place we need to visit."
"......A place to visit?"
If Han Sejun said this, it must be something from a higher-up.
Where are we going?
"Yes, Don is waiting for us."
What?
The excitement from the exam was instantly gone.
My father is at the academy?
"......Where is my father now?"
"He is waiting in the parking lot of a commercial building outside the academy."
"......Let's go."
"I will accompany you."
I immediately got into the car with Han Sejun and headed to the parking lot where my father was waiting.
In the underground parking lot of a commercial building not far from the academy, a black sedan that clearly stood out was parked.
And in front of it,
A man stood alone, holding a cigar, exuding a charisma that made it hard to approach him.