Chapter 116
Reports have come in that Plague mushrooms are disappearing, and that those who were sick are becoming less and less ill.
The remnants of the Villain Alliance hiding inside Area C have also been wiped out.
“They won’t be able to move for a while.”
The mushroom that Plague planted is not something that can be made easily.
Given its power and versatility, a penalty is understandable.
Satisfied that the ruckus is over, I run a hand through my disheveled hair and climb into the sedan waiting outside the botanical garden.
“Good work Master.”
Parnello slides into the passenger seat after closing the back door.
“Trouble is, I’ve got a lot of work to do.”
I mutter, sighing lightly.
There’s the immediate task of cleaning up the mess in Sector C and figuring out what to do next. There was also the matter of writing a report on today’s events and checking on the wounded.
It was hard to fall asleep at the thought of the responsibility.
But
“You can rest today, Master.”
Parnello, sitting in the passenger seat, turned and said.
“You’ve been through enough already. Leave the rest to us and get some rest.”
“But.......”
I was about to say when I saw the concern in Parnello’s eyes.
I looked at my reflection in the window and saw that I was covered in blood, dirt, and cuts.
‘I certainly don’t look normal.’
I tried to nudge the aura to check my condition, and felt a stabbing pain in my heart.
Apparently, the overuse had caused a recoil.
Clearly, I’m going to need some time to recover from this.
“......I will.”
“Thank you.”
I gratefully accepted his favor.
In response, Parnello smiles and sits back down.
Meanwhile, the mansion is starting to come into view.
As I step out of the sedan and look around, I realize that this place is just as noisy as Area C.
Other members of the organization, including myself, were injured in various ways.
Medics are running around, carrying the wounded.
“Hey, come on, this way!”
One of them rushes over and lays me down on what appears to be a medical bed.
I’m relieved to have made it to the mansion, but as soon as I lay down, dizziness washes over me.
“You’ve been through a lot, make yourself at home, Master.”
I fall asleep instantly, listening to the faint sound of Parnello’s voice.
* * *
“Ah, you’re awake.”
I opened my eyes to see Alessia cleaning the room.
“......Alessia?”
“Good morning Master.”
I noticed she had bandages on her arms and legs to make sure her wounds were healed.
“......How are you feeling?”
“Very well, compared to you. Master......took quite a beating.”
At her words, I looked at the bandages and gauze all over my body.
I had tried to let my body heal naturally and not worry others as much as possible, but apparently they had finished the treatment while I was asleep.
As a result, I felt much better than usual.
“You’re in better shape than I thought.”This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com
“I heard that they used all of the elixirs available in the mansion.......That must mean that you’ve overdone it.”
From Alessia’s words, I had a rough idea of what kind of treatment I had received while I was asleep.
It was a treatment I’d seen countless times in my heir classes with Parnello.
It involved soaking in capsules filled with a special liquid, just like the superheroes in the movies.
“I know he missed your recent welcome party, and how he was so disappointed when he was told you’d be coming later and he waited and waited and waited but never heard from you.......”
“Oh.”
I’d forgotten.
Now that I think about it, I told him I’d be there and never followed up.
‘No, but I was busy.’
My conscience is stung by the fact that I’ve been selling the group’s name wherever I can.
“So today, I’m going to do what my dad said and go visit my maternal grandfather.......”
I bow my head and tell him, and he nods.
“Okay, I’ve already told Jiyun, so you two can go together. Take care of yourself.”
“Yes father.”
I ruffle my hair as I leave the study, making sure no one is around.
......I knew I’d run into him at some point, but I didn’t expect it to be like this.
It’s a complicated, nuanced feeling that’s both exhilarating and mentally taxing.
A maternal grandfather?
Even in real life, my grandfathers died early, so I don’t even have a clue how to deal with this.
Where, who to ask for advice.......
“Ah.”
There was someone I knew who would have been close to my grandfather.
Someone who wasn’t part of Corleone.
I immediately dialed her, and before the signal had gone through twice, I heard her voice.
-Hello, it’s Haru.
“Can I talk to you for a minute?”
-Yes. I’m fine, and...... I think I know why you’re calling.
“Huh?”
-Weren’t you calling about going to see Chairman Han Jin-wol? I thought that was the reason.
......How does she know that, is she a psychic?
“Well, I guess that’s one thing, but......I don’t know how to tell you what I just heard from my father.......”
-Ah, I got the picture. It was the chairman who contacted me.
Apparently, she heard that me and Jiyun are coming today, so it would be nice to see her face.
“Grandpa called you too?”
-I was puzzled too, but...... didn’t really understand, because whenever there was a corporate or family event, I always went to say hello.
I thought, “......I see what you mean.”
After all, she was a businesswoman and one of the people connected to Hanwol Group.
To be able to go with her. I feel like I’ve gotten a lifesaver.
“How are you going to get to my grandfather?”
-Yes. My family is sending a car, so I’m going to take it──
“Then why don’t you just come with us? We’ll stop by on the way.”
Since Jiyun and I are traveling together, we’ll have a huge bodyguard team with us, so it’ll be more efficient if we go together.
-Would that be okay?
“Of course. How ready are you?”
-I’m all set and waiting, it would be rude of me to be late.
“Send me your home address and I’ll be there. It’ll be an hour or two before we leave.......In the meantime, can I ask you a favor?”
-You’re welcome.
Again, I loved how fast-paced this was.
“I haven’t visited my grandfather in a long time, and I need some things......I’d like you to get them for me, which probably won’t be too difficult with your power.”
As I said that, I recounted the items in my head.
-......Are you sure you want them?
“Good enough.”
-......Yes. Okay, surely those are the ones I can get right now.
“Okay. See you later, then.”
I breathe a huge sigh of relief as we disconnect.
I’m a little nervous about this sudden appointment, but I can’t let it slide.
“Yeah, well, he’s my grandfather, not someone else’s, so I’d better be nice while I’m at it.”