I became a mafia member of the academy, Chapter 43
"Do you want to go to the downtown area with Ji-yun?"
With a surprised look, my father asked me again, and I nodded, answering once more.
"Yes. I have a promise with Ji-yun."
Just as I was preparing to say something if he refused,
"Haha! Hahaha! What a coincidence! Hahaha!"
My father suddenly burst into laughter.
"ā¦Father?"
"Hahaha! I'm sorry. I was quite surprised. Do you know what I was going to ask you to do?"
"ā¦I'm not sure."
Seeing my reaction, my father smiled and spoke.
"Actually, while getting your clothes tailored yesterday, I also asked Maestro to do the same for Ji-yun. I was hoping you could go with her."
Eh? Thisā¦
"Even if it wasn't a request, I would have gone anyway. Ji-yun is my sister, after all."
Feeling that my father's words were inevitable, I immediately bowed and answered as if it were natural.
Perhaps my polite and respectful demeanor pleased him, as my father smiled and nodded.
"Yes, I think it would be good for you to spend more time with Ji-yun this time. To be honest, after adolescence, you haven't played with her much, have you? Recently, it seems she likes your changed attitude, butā¦ she still feels a distance from you."
Then, his large hand rested on my shoulder.
"Since you brought it up first, I believe you will take good care of Ji-yun. As a father, I couldn't ask for more. I'm proud of you."
His expression was genuinely filled with sincerity.
"By the way, Father. Can I take Ji-yun to see the downtown area while we go to get the measurements?"
"Hmm, the downtown area?"
Father tilted his head, perhaps not having thought about us walking around the downtown area.
"The downtown area might be a bit dangerous."
"I will submit the route and the places we will visit to the head of the security team. Of course, I won't leave Ji-yun's side from the moment we step outside."
Most importantly, this was the point.
"I think the reason I went astray during my adolescence was mainly because I lacked freedom. Of course, it's fine now, butā¦ as someone who has already walked the path Ji-yun is on, I just hope she can grow up feeling more free."
There was a chance that Ji-yun might follow the personality of the original owner of this body, 'Eugene Han Calione.'
'What do you know! You were monitored and confined from a young age, and the pressure of living up to the expectations of your father, one of the world's strongest, what do you know to speak so loudly!'
The most memorable line from the in-game dialogue of the villain in the game.
I think it best expresses why 'Eugene Han Calione' started to go astray.
Really, if he had fallen into corruption for such reasons, wouldn't there be a similar negative influence on Ji-yun? It was a simple concern.
Fortunately, Father seemed to respect my opinion.
"Yes, since no one else but you will be with her, I'll trust you with this."
"Thank you, Father."
Of course, Father had to be worried.
Since we were the eldest son and daughter of a mafia family active worldwide, the likelihood of someone hostile to the Calione family moving against us was high.
Still, I could confidently say this because I knew that at this time, there was no one in this area who could threaten me or the Calione security team.
[Young Master, it's time to leave.]
The voice of an organization member came from outside the door.
Checking the time, Father stood up with an awkward smile.
"It's already this late. Let's get up and go. Be careful."
"Yes, Father."
Father patted my shoulder a few times and left the study first.
I returned to my room and spent a short time preparing a simple plan, which I then delivered to the head of the security team through a maid.
With this, there shouldn't be any major issues with going out with Ji-yun.
While I was changing clothes to go out, the sound of light footsteps in the corridor made me smile.
"Big brother! Are you ready?"
Knock knock. Ji-yun's voice came from outside the door.
"Sure, come in."
"Yes!"
As soon as I gave permission, Ji-yun opened the door and smiled brightly.
"How do I look, big brother? It's a ribbon Grandpa Farnello gave me!"
Her hair was neatly tied back in a ponytail, with a small, cute red ribbon at the base.
"It suits you. Shall we go now?"
"Yes!"
Holding Ji-yun's tiny hand, I slowly walked to the front gate where the car was waiting.
Given the size of the house and the level of security, we had to go by car to the downtown area where Maestro's tailor shop was located.
Of course, for Ji-yun's safety, organization members were already waiting at each place we would visit and along our route.
Since this was Ji-yun's outing, and everyone in the Calione family adored and cherished her, most of the organization members were on high alert.
[Young Master and Miss, we are departing.]
The voice of the security team members came through the in-ear device I had received when submitting the plan to the team leader.
Honestly, I wondered if it was necessary to go to such lengths, but compared to Michael Jackson renting out an entire supermarket to go shopping, this was probably an inevitable fate.
"Picnic~ Picnic~ Picnic with big brother~"
Glancing to the side, Ji-yun was bouncing with excitement, her face beaming.
It must have been a long time since she went out, so she was very excited.
Due to the Calione family's nature, young Ji-yun couldn't go out freely, making such outings very precious.
Even Eugene Han Calione had completed all his basic essential education with private tutors at home.
"Humming~ Humming~ Humming~"
Fortunately, I had entered the academy and could naturally go outside.
Father must have judged that someone who entered the academy as the second-best wouldn't be in great danger going out alone.
I had proven my strength as a hitman through the successor test, but if I suddenly went out, a bodyguard would still be assigned.
'I understand, butā¦ it's still overprotection.'
Perhaps when Ji-yun reaches an appropriate age and gains sufficient strength, she will be able to go out naturally on her own.
"Wowā¦!"
The car carrying us passed through a long forest road and a highway, finally entering the downtown area lined with various shops and buildings.
"Big brother! There are so many people!"
Ji-yun laughed brightly, her face lighting up at the sight of the crowd.
"Let's stop here. Ji-yun, shall we get out?"
"Yes!"
After arriving at the starting point we had discussed, I stopped the car, got out first, and opened the door for Ji-yun.
"Shall we go get our clothes fitted first? Father said to make pretty clothes for Ji-yun."
"Clothes? Yay!"
Ji-yun threw herself at me, hugging me tightly.
I heard voices like 'Miss, you're so cuteā¦!' in my in-ear device, but I ignored them and gently set Ji-yun down on the ground.
"Don't run around too much, or you might get hurt. Hold big brother's hand and follow me slowly, okay?"
"Yes~!"
Holding Ji-yun's hand, I slowly walked toward the clothing store.
Ji-yun couldn't take her eyes off the various shops and people passing by.
To her, everything must have looked peaceful and beautiful, butā¦ the reality was far from it.
[There, pedestrian team. Walk properly! Act like real pedestrians!]
[This is Tae-gi. This is Tae-gi. Young Master and Miss are passing through.]
[Smoker detected on Miss's route. Should I eliminate them?]
[Just cut off the burning part with a knife and take them elsewhere.]
[Confirmed.]
[6 o'clock direction, black hoodie detected.]
[6 o'clock? Black hoodie? Damn it! Can't the team leader recognize them?]
[This is the team leader. You idiots! Don't you know Young Master is listening to this channel? Speak nicely!]
[Oh!]
[Sorry!]
[Sorry, Young Master!]
A total mobilization order from the Calione family to protect just the two of us.
I thought maybe about three teams would be assigned, butā¦ somehow, the entire security team was attached.
Honestly, I wondered if Father had gone overboard.
[Miss, I'll carry you!!]
[Miss's legs!! Miss!!]
[Grab that kid!!]
[Restrain them! Just tie their arms and legs!!]
The desperate voices of the security team in my ear made me lose my smile.
What are they doingā¦? These people.
"Legsā¦ Ji-yun is dyingā¦"
Despite her exaggerated cries, seeing her still glancing at me, I couldn't help but chuckle.
"Come on, I'll carry you."
"Yay! Jump!"
Despite claiming her legs hurt, she jumped up and climbed onto my back.
"Heheā¦"
Although her face was pressed against my back, I could tell she was grinning widely.
"Is it really that good just to be carried?"
"It's so good!"
She rubbed her cheek against my back, answering with enthusiasm.
"Big brother hasn't carried Ji-yun since she was three!"
But how could she remember when she was three?
And when Ji-yun was threeā¦ about four years ago?
That was when 'Eugene Han Calione' became a villain, right at the peak of his middle school syndrome and adolescence.
"ā¦I'll carry you often from now on."
"Really? Hahaha. I love big brother so much!"
Despite it being a small promise, Ji-yun seemed very happy, hugging me tightly.
Seeing her joy at such a small affectionate gesture, I realized I could do this anytimeā¦ butā¦
Meanwhile, chaos erupted in my in-ear device again.
[Team leaderā¦ it's so touching.]
[How long has it been since we saw this?]
[The kind Young Master is back with Missā¦!]
[Everyoneā¦ be quietā¦! Cough! Don't make a fussā¦! Cough!]