I became a mafia member of the Academy, Chapter 27
[The sparrow at the lighthouse reports. The cuckoo is entering the nest. The cuckoo is entering the nest.]
"Confirmed."
A report comes in through the in-ear device in my ear.
The current time, visible through my smart lenses, is 12:30 AM.
It was a time that could truly be called the dead of night.
The area where they were supposed to enter is the second pier of Incheon Port.
Hiding behind a nearby container, I held my breath and waited for the boat they were on to arrive.
Amidst the occasional sound of waves, a very small sound began to mix in.
A single boat, with no lights on and the engine sound as quiet as possible, quietly entered the pier.
Eventually, as the engine sound completely died down.
A gangplank was lowered from the boat, and dozens of people could be seen walking onto the dock to disembark.
Amidst the sounds of tired conversation and meaningless laughter from the long voyage.
"Buona sera amico. (Good evening, friends.)"
"What the hell──."
As I casually greeted them and pulled the trigger of the Chicago Typewriter, the black silhouettes of the people on the boat began to dance in the fog.
Recognizing the moment when the tension of the people on the boat was at its lowest, just before they set foot on land, I executed the plan.
As a result, the people gathered on the dock, who were very kindly caught off guard, began to throw themselves into the sea one by one as they realized the situation.
"Don't let the formation break up in the water! Deploy the defensive wall!"
An urgent voice could be heard from among them, but it was unlikely to be easily obeyed.
The reason was none other than the Chicago Typewriter, one of the additional effects of [Al Capone's Tommy].
[2. Chicago Typewriter: This weapon fires bullets at an incredibly fast speed, causing the sound to give the 'Fear' status effect to the opponent.]
It wouldn't be easy to control the panicked people with the effect of a [Relic] grade item.
While shooting at them from above without any trouble.
"Get up here now!"
A voice imbued with magic came from the area still shielded.
The owner of that voice was probably the leader of this group.
I mercilessly rained bullets on the person who was using the shield to save the people who had fallen into the water, but his shield still seemed solid.
"This is the limit of my current abilities."
After all, firearms were weapons to sweep away the grunts without having to use my fists.
After blowing away the smoke rising from the barrel and storing the gun in the cube, I pulled the [Midas' Glove] I was wearing, making it taut.
"The crow reports. I'm starting the hunt now. Maintain the encirclement to prevent the prey from leaving the hunting ground."
[Sparrow. Confirmed.]
[Eagle. Confirmed.]
[Duck. Reception is good.]
Hearing the responses from the organization members who were already spread out, I took a deep breath and looked at the enemies in front of me.
The ones who were still alive or could move were gathering behind the shield, forming a formation.
They were struggling to get out of the dock and onto the port.
"Since you can't break the shield with guns, don't be afraid and gather together!"
Despite putting away his gun a while ago, he was still worried about such things...
After clenching his fists so hard they made a creaking sound and grabbing his right wrist with his left hand, I could hear the voices of the people inside the shield.
"Hey, what's that guy doing?"
"Is he coming this way?"
Facing the front of the shield, I gradually accelerated and twisted my waist and body backward.
"Is he trying to break the shield with his fist?"
"Just ignore him and get into the port! We'll deal with him later!"
I put down my gun and continued to advance, apparently judging it not to be very dangerous.
After loading as much centrifugal force and weight as possible, I swung my fist like a punching machine and said,
"I'm originally a hand-to-hand fighter."
The ability given by the blood of Callione only shines when using physical abilities.
As my fist made contact with the surface of the shield, a sharp sound like shattering glass filled the air, and the shield shattered into pieces.
"What, what is this, gah──?!"
The guy in front got hit by my fist and rolled away like a plastic bag blown by the wind.
The other guys nearby looked at him in confusion, not understanding what was happening.
After a moment, I looked at the guy who was still twitching, showing that he was still alive, and turned my right hand, which still felt the impact.
"You have just trespassed into Callione's territory. If you come along quietly, I'll spare your lives. Will you surrender?"
I offered this as a final warning.
If they accepted this offer, they could at least return to their home country alive, though the process wouldn't be smooth.
It was a much better choice than dying after being tortured pointlessly.
"Before that, I have a question."
A guy who looked like an officer stepped forward and stood in front of me. A plain-looking Asian man with a stern face.
"Hopefully, it's not a pointless question."
"......It seems you knew we were coming, so why are you alone?"
As he said this, he looked around.
The organization members were completely hidden, waiting for my orders. They wouldn't be easily found unless they activated their detection abilities.
So, let me play along for a moment.
"Because of my father's orders. I just wanted to show him my best performance."
"......Your father?"
"Ah, didn't you know?"
To understand their true intentions, I smiled and showed them the ring on my finger.
A black diamond with the letter 'C' engraved in gold.
"I'm the successor of Callione."
The guys started to murmur upon hearing my words.
They seemed very surprised by the sudden appearance of Callione's successor.
After a short conversation, the officer looked at me and smiled.
"......Then things will be easier."
"Hmm?"
"If we capture the successor, Callione won't move recklessly. What a conceited brat."
Thinking I was really alone, the guys started to approach me with unpleasant smiles.
Their attitude changed immediately when they thought I was the weaker one.
Indeed, mercy might have been a luxury for these guys.
"After capturing you, I'll send the finger with the ring to your father."
The officer pulled out a machete from his waist, and the others started to grab axes and knives.
Perhaps because they had seen the shield fly away just now, their faces looked very serious.
"Luckily."
"......What do you mean?"
"That you're as trash as I thought."
A red aura began to surge around my body.
["Blood Ability: Callione" is activated.]
[The trait 【Executor】 is activated.]
The abilities that had been active since I started shooting at them.
As soon as I released the suppressed aura, the red aura that rose from my body dyed the surrounding fog and created a sinister atmosphere.
"Let me give you a piece of advice. It's better not to think about running."
We looked at each other through the thin fog, looking for an opening.
The guys didn't show any weaknesses, apparently being specially dispatched members.
In the silence, as if time had stopped, the sound of a ship's horn echoed from a distance.
"Attack!"
"Die!"
The guys started to charge at me.
Wielding vicious weapons, they ran at me and swung their weapons.
Under normal circumstances, I might not have known, but because of the experience of fighting a group of armed guys at the Academy today, the paths of the guys and the actions I should take naturally began to form in my mind.
First, I loaded magic into my feet and rolled on the ground, creating a large shockwave that disrupted their formation.
If they were surrounded on all sides, it would be different, but the guys who were bunched up and charging at one spot would inevitably be restricted in their movements once they got tangled up.
"Don't interfere!"
"Stupid kid! Get out of the way!"
"I'll help you."
I punched the guy's head with all my strength, and with a thud, his body spun in the air and crashed to the ground.
Pushing the guy, who was frozen in shock at the unrealistic scene, with all my might, I put the tangled guys back on the dock.
"What are you doing against one person! Capture him immediately!"
The reason I could move so boldly was simple.
The guys ultimately had to 'capture' me, not kill me.
Therefore, their movements had to be restrained and cautious.
And I took advantage of this to draw them into a battlefield that was most advantageous to me.
"Don't gather together! Surround the guys!"
"If we go any further to the side, we'll fall into the sea! How can we surround you?"
The guys, crowded on the limited space of the dock, glared at me with murderous eyes.
It seemed they finally realized that I had deliberately driven them into a narrow space.
"......I'll buy some time, so you guys scatter and wait for the signal."
The officer, wielding a knife, pushed through the guys and approached me.
"I'll make you regret coming alone."
At the same time, he charged at me, swinging the machete.
Unlike the clumsy movements just now, his actions were very clean and efficient.
As I slowly retreated under the continuous barrage of attacks, the other guys started to run off the dock and head in other directions.