After finishing all the schedules at the academy and returning home.
"Big brother!!"
A creature of indescribable cuteness ran up to me and hugged my legs.
"Welcome back, big brother?"
Jiyun, my younger sister, lifted her head and looked at my face. Just by looking at her, a smile naturally formed as I stroked her small head.
"What were you doing?"
"Hide and seek!"
Jiyun laughed with great delight, spreading her arms wide. At the same time, an urgent voice came from inside.
"Find the young lady quickly!"
"She ran away while doing her homework?! Where is she, exactly?!"
...You were having fun, huh.
"Right, you should be careful not to get hurt when playing. Oh, the garden fountain area seems like a good place to hide."
"Okay!"
Jiyun hurriedly headed to the garden with quick steps.
A moment later, as I entered the mansion, I informed a passing servant that Jiyun was behind the fountain and then headed to my room.
No matter how cute she is... homework still needs to be done.
Hiding the feeling of guilt for Jiyun in a corner of my heart, I arrived at my room and saw Farnello looking at me.
"Welcome back, young master."
"...Farnello. What's the matter?"
Farnello, who usually has a gentle face, now had a calm and sharp demeanor.
"There's an order from Don. There's also something to be delivered."
"Father isn't in the mansion, right?"
"That's correct."
"...Let's go in."
Entering the room with Farnello, I made a simple cup of tea using a coffee pot and tea bags, then placed it in front of Farnello and me before sitting down.
"So, what's the matter?"
While sipping the black tea, I asked, and Farnello stood up, handing me an item from his pocket.
"Upon hearing about today's events at the academy, Don was very pleased. Although he wanted to give it to you personally, the situation being what it is, he entrusted it to me."
"...Is this?"
"The Aegis Watch. One of Don's collections."
It was an item I was well aware of.
This item was one of the hardest to obtain in the game.
Holding the watch carefully, information about the 'Aegis Watch' appeared before my eyes.
[Name: Aegis Watch]
[Grade: Unique]
[Type: Item]
[Description: A watch imbued with Aegis's magic. Once a day, it protects the user from an attack they did not perceive.]
A unique-grade item with automatic defense capabilities.
It was also a valuable item that could be called an extra life due to its ability to block unexpected attacks.
"...This seems too precious to receive just for doing well."
"Doesn't that mean Don was very pleased with your achievements, young master? After all, you are his son."
So, because I'm his son, he can give me such a precious item.
Looking at the back of the watch, I saw the number '1' engraved in a corner.
It meant it hadn't been used yet.
"I want to thank Father, but... it seems he's out on business now, so I'll have to wait."
"Yes, and the message I'm about to give is an order from Don."
"Go ahead."
Everything Farnello has said so far was to Eugene, Don's son.
Then, what he's about to say now is to me, Eugene Calione, the successor and member of 'Calione'.
"First, based on the agenda from the last meeting, Don highly values your skills for successfully executing the Blunti Family."
As he said this, he placed a black, round badge on the table, which proved I was a member of the Calione family.
At the center was a daffodil, symbolizing purity, mystery, pride, and loneliness.
"With this, you have the authority to request support from the organization that is appropriate for an 'executor' before a mission."
In other words, I could receive support from the organization in terms of weapons, ammunition, various equipment, and personnel.
"Next, the order given to you, the Calione executor and hitman, is as follows."
The content of the order was this.
[A few hours ago, signs of the Hong Kong Triad attempting to enter the country through Incheon Port were detected.]
[According to an internal informant, it seems they are trying to investigate an issue at one of the domestic money laundering sources.]
[Don expressed deep regret that the Triad is attempting to enter Incheon Port, which is under Calione's jurisdiction, without any communication. They are to be eliminated in the name of Calione as soon as they step foot in the area.]
In other words, it meant to eliminate them for the sake of pride.
Incheon Port could be considered a territory managed by Calione, and they were trying to sneak in without any communication.
Even so, it was strange that I had to take care of it personally.
I was no longer an ordinary member but an executor of the 'hitman' department.
At the same time, I could guess why Father entrusted me with this task.
"I see the pattern."
"Is that so?"
Farnello smiled as if finding it interesting upon hearing my words.
"Today, I practically disbanded a club at the academy. They were called the 'Fund Investment Club.'"
The 'Fund Investment Club' was a club in the game that grew by accepting external funds.
In other words,
"They were the ones laundering the Triad's money."
"Correct."
I didn't think there would be no informants inside the academy, but it seems Father was aware of everything I did today.
"And Father must have thought that if the Triad comes to Korea to investigate, they might discover my connection... and he wanted me to cut that connection myself?"
Farnello nodded silently, indicating that this was also correct.
"What's the estimated time and number of their arrival?"
"In about 5 hours. We estimate around 20 people."
Listening to his words, I checked the time with the 'Aegis Watch' in my hand. There was still plenty of time left.
"I'll take a 3-hour nap and then leave. As for the resources needed... I'll find the support department separately."
"As you wish, young master."
Farnello bowed deeply, saying, "Rest well," and left the room.
The location is 'Incheon Port,' the time is 'dawn,' and the number of enemies is approximately '20.'
Given that they are coming to Incheon Port, which is under Calione's jurisdiction, they couldn't be ordinary members. They must be at least awakened ability users, and a normal response wouldn't meet Father's standards.
"...This won't be easy."
I organized as much information as possible through my smart lenses.
I recalled the geography and surrounding environment of Incheon Port, the weather tonight, and all the abilities I could use immediately.
After spending an hour organizing the plan, I ended up only getting 2 hours of sleep.
* * *
"What the hell is this? Why haven't those brats been in touch all of a sudden?"
On the severely shaking deck, two men with cigarettes in their mouths were having a conversation, their faces full of complaints.
"How would I know? We just do what we're told."
The sudden loss of contact with the workshop, which had been able to launder money more safely than other places thanks to the title of 'Hero Academy graduates,' had infuriated the boss, who would risk his life for money. As a result, they were dispatched to Korea to resolve the situation.
"Still, why is the fog so thick today? I can't see a thing."
"The machine says to go this way, so we'll follow it."
The Triad members, unable to enjoy the scenery due to the thick fog on the dark early morning sea, grumbled and let their bodies sway with the boat.
"Is that a lighthouse light?"
"Seems so. We must be almost there. Go wake up the others below."
As the lighthouse light faintly appeared through the thick fog, the boat's speed gradually decreased. Realizing they had reached their destination, the members slowly stood up and looked around.
"Still, with this thick fog, it's easy to sneak in."
"The heavens are helping us."
"I was really scared about coming to this area, which is controlled by the Calione brats, but it seems there's nothing to worry about, huh?"
To them, the Calione organization was a source of fear.
For Calione, the Triad was a group they left alone, judging that it was more beneficial to let them be rather than eliminate them.
But precisely because of this, they had a sense of pride.
It meant that if their organization put all their efforts into it, they could at least wound 'Calione.'
"Stop chattering. From now on, we'll have to dock the boat ourselves."
The officer in the captain's cabin nodded, and the other men followed, heading to the bow.
The place they were about to land was Incheon Port, which was operated under Calione's management.
It was more convenient to move quietly and secretly rather than waste time and cause trouble here.
"Listen carefully. As soon as the boat docks, we'll spread out in all directions to prepare for any possible tracking. I and Lang Shen will head to the northern pier, and Kaolong and Tianzhong will go to Incheon Station."
"Understood."
"Let me warn you, if you're caught by Calione members... I recommend you commit suicide on the spot. You won't have a good end if you live too long."
The members swallowed hard at the officer's words, nodding silently, knowing Calione's notorious reputation.
"...Got it."
The officer nodded at the members and gave a final briefing on their escape routes and rendezvous points, then glanced out the window.
The shape of the pier gradually revealed itself through the fog. The officer slowly straightened his bent back and said,
"Get ready."
At the officer's command, all the members gathered at the bow. There were 20 of them.
Given the risk of a war with Calione, they were specially selected elite members with excellent skills in Korean and combat for this infiltration mission.
"โโOur target is the president and vice-president of the 'Fund Investment Club' at Seoul Hero Academy. Once we secure them, we'll kidnap them to the warehouse we discussed and leave Korea."
With a thud, the boat stopped.
Another thud, and the dock began to open slowly.
"For the state and our brothers."
"For the state and our brothers."
The members repeated the officer's words to steel their resolve, and finally, the dock reached the pier.
Despite the thick fog, the Triad members were about to quickly move to hide themselves.