The Player Who Stands Above All

Chapter 111

Dawn, when people have not yet woken up from their sleep and the cool air lingers.

Vrooom-

A small van that could seat about 8 people was racing through the streets of Tokyo and then stopped in front of a house.

At that, Lee Shin, who had been sleeping soundly, woke up and asked in a drowsy voice.

"What~? Are we here already?"

"Yes, customer, we have arrived."

"Ahaam~ Alright."

Lee Shin got out of the car with a small yawn.

Following Lee Shin, Joker, Alpha, Beta, and Irie, who had been looking around cautiously in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances, got out of the car in order.

"Now, then, I will guide you, customer."

The broker, who had confirmed that everyone had gotten out of the car, went inside the house with an unfitting business smile.

At that, the Jokers were a little surprised.

"I thought we might get a container house, but it's a much more homey feeling house than I expected."

At Joker's words, the broker smiled kindly and answered.

"It's a product prepared because the customer who paid wanted the highest grade product. It's the one among the ones I have that has been prepared for various situations the best, so you don't have to worry about being caught. Do you like it?"

"Yes... to be honest, I'm so flustered to have received a better property than the one I was originally thinking of."

After successfully entering the country illegally through the sea, the Jokers were able to successfully meet with the broker.

And they felt a great sense of anxiety about whether the future operation would be okay.

Since they had agreed to meet at the beach, they could overlook the fact that he was wearing shorts and a Hawaiian shirt as a disguise.

But the blonde hair, tan, and strange cross piercing were hard to overlook.

When such a man suddenly introduced himself as a broker, the Jokers couldn't help but be suspicious of his skills... but fortunately, as he was a person prepared by [Wonderland], his skills seemed to be good.

"Haha, I'm glad you're satisfied. There's no market where customer satisfaction is as important as this one. Because if you can't satisfy the customer, either I or the customer will die."

The blonde-tanned broker continued to introduce the house, spitting out words that were hard to tell if they were sincere or a joke.

"The water and electricity are coming in normally. On top of that, we've arranged furniture at a level that would be found in a general household, and daily necessities like toothpaste are also perfectly prepared, so there will be no problem living here right away. On top of that..."

Thump- Thump-

The broker said, lightly tapping the wall.

"Because of the special construction, it boasts a defense comparable to any bunker, and the sound from inside can never be heard from the outside."

Joker, who had heard the broker's explanation, nodded with satisfaction.

Joker also had the experience of having a hard time setting up a base after escaping from [Dawn] and going to Korea, so he knew how much effort it took to build and manage a house of this level.

"I certainly like the house. But how are the preparations on the other side?"

"Of course..."

At Joker's words, the blonde-tanned broker smiled so brightly that Alpha and Beta unconsciously took a step back.

"It was a little difficult, but all preparations are complete."

The broker placed several boxes on the table and handed Joker several sheets of paper.

On the paper, there were ID photos and simple personal information of various people, and the number of people written on the paper was considerable.

"Five locals, five foreigners. A total of ten identities have been prepared. We have prepared a total of 50 of them so that you can use them as you wish. Ah, what's written on the paper is general information, and for detailed information..."

The broker placed a few more books on top of the boxes.

"Please check this book. And..."

The broker placed several USBs on top of the books.

"I will also hand over the information you ordered. Are you satisfied?"

"The best."

Grin-

The broker, who had finished all the transactions, turned his back and bowed.

"Then I will be on my way. I don't know what you customers are planning to do, but if you are still alive after everything is over and are satisfied with our service, please use our service again."

The broker left the house after saying that.

As the broker went outside, Joker plugged the USB into the laptop he had brought and checked the information contained in it.

"That person's work is much better than I thought. He's organized it so that it's very easy to see."

"Of course. That broker is a broker I know by hearsay, and everyone acknowledges that his skills are certain."

Irie said, slumping down on the sofa in the living room.

"The only drawback is that the cost is high because he himself knows that he's good at his job. But to think that guy is groveling like that... how much money did your alliance pour in?"

"Uh... I don't know?"

Joker also didn't know that far, so he mumbled his answer.

At that, Irie chuckled.

"Hmm, as expected, your alliance is the best. To support us so generously like this."

"Well, you could also interpret it as 'we've invested this much money to create the best environment, so the rest is up to you'."

Although he said that, Joker was fully satisfied with the help of [Wonderland].

The reason they had joined hands with [Wonderland] was for revenge.

So, it wasn't what they wanted for [Wonderland] to be too involved in the matter with Dawn.

Thud- Thud-

Just then, Alpha and Beta, who had been looking around upstairs, came down to the living room where the two were.

At that, Joker looked at the two strangely.

"Smile? Didn't he go upstairs with you?"

"Smile said he felt a little stiff because he slept all the way here, so he went into the bathroom. He said he'll wash up first."

Irie, who had heard Alpha's words, sighed lightly and looked at Joker with a worried expression.

"Will it be okay?"

Although it was a simple sentence, it contained many meanings.

Joker, who had heard Irie's words, smiled ambiguously and then nodded his head.

"He's a person with a very unique way of thinking, but his skills are certain and he's a person you can trust."

"Haa, can you really be sure? I'm asking because I'm quite seriously worried, not as a joke."

Irie, showing a serious side unlike the loose appearance he had shown so far, looked at Joker.

"As you know, I was part of [Dawn] until recently, so I know very well that those guys are by no means easy."

Irie, thinking that he had to say it clearly now that Lee Shin was away, opened his mouth firmly.

"But I heard on the way here that that person couldn't even properly rank in Pantheon. Aren't you misjudging reality because of your ideals?"

-Ah, that part should be fine. When I first met him, he had a bit of that tendency, but after joining hands with [Wonderland], it seems he's learned to see reality properly.

Joker, Beta, and Irie, at the voice that suddenly echoed in their heads, momentarily took out their weapons and were on guard.

But Alpha, who was more sensitive to threats than anyone else in this place, quietly took out orange juice from the refrigerator.

As if to say that Alpha's action was the right answer, the voice continued to echo leisurely in the heads of the four of them.

-And if you think it's really dangerous, you can use me as a disposable piece, so don't worry so much. I have no intention of being petty and saying you abandoned me.

"Smile?"

At Joker's questioning words, the voice in his head answered.

-Hmm? You didn't know? I'm talking to you with telepathy while I'm showering, so you don't have to be so on guard. If you calm down and listen, it's definitely my voice, right?

Alpha affirmed Lee Shin's words and nodded his head to the three of them.

"Wait a minute, but how are you hearing our voices?"

At Beta's words, Lee Shin kindly answered.

-With my ears.

"...Haa."

At Lee Shin's answer, Beta was so dumbfounded that he put his hand on his forehead.

'Right, this guy was always like this.'

Beta, because a lot of time had passed and there were some memories mixed in, his memory had been beautified, so he once again recalled the memory he had forgotten for a moment.

Whether he knew Beta's thoughts or not, Lee Shin continued what he was saying.

-Anyway, you don't have to proceed with the work, trusting my skills. Ah, if I die, report the fact that I died to [Wonderland] and ask them to send support personnel. Then they'll help.

If Lee Shin's thoughts were correct, the reason Cheon Yuhwa had sent only them was likely because of Lee Shin's personality.

In other words, if the obstacle, Lee Shin, died, there was no reason for Cheon Yuhwa not to help those who were trying to deal with [Dawn].

"...Will it be okay?"

Joker asked with concern, seeing Lee Shin who was calmly talking about his own death and even telling them what to do after he died.

-What, isn't this the reason I came here in the first place? If I stir things up in a big way, you guys will kidnap the leadership who are escaping in that chaotic situation. Isn't that the basic plan?

At Lee Shin's words, not only Irie but also Alpha and Beta were surprised and looked at Joker as if to say, 'is that true?'.

"...Yes?"

But the most surprised person in this place right now was Joker.

"I haven't heard anything like that."

'Of course you haven't. Because it's a plan I just made up.'

But Lee Shin decided to be brazen and confident.

Because if you spew nonsense brazenly and confidently, the other party will gradually take it seriously.

Especially since Joker would know that [Wonderland] and Lee Shin were close, he would be even more confused.

-Hmm? You didn't hear anything from Kim Jae-hyun? Then what's the plan you know?

"...I told you everything on the way here, didn't you listen?"

-I slept on the way here. Of course I didn't hear it.

"...I see."

At Lee Shin's confident words, Joker forgot the shock that Lee Shin's words had given him a moment ago and explained the plan he had explained on the way here once more.

'What's with this guy?'

And in the meantime, Irie was astonished by the appearance Lee Shin was showing.

Although Irie was a mage, he knew the mechanism of the technique called telepathy that martial artists used.

That's why he was astonished.

'Is this guy not only accurately sending telepathy to the four of us in this curved house, but also activating his senses to the point where he can accurately hear the conversation of the four of us?'

He was so dumbfounded that he let out a hollow laugh.

Of course, the appearance Lee Shin was showing now was a trivial skill that had nothing to do with strength.

But it was also a clear fact that it was a feat that even people who were commonly called rankers could not easily show.

'Where did a guy like this come from?'

Irie was so dumbfounded that he just stared blankly at Joker, who was talking to himself in the air.

(End of Chapter)