Chapter 140: Rude Customer (2) |
Seo Arin pointed towards the door with her chin.
The police, having been called by the owner, were waiting at a distance for the situation to conclude.
“Officers, we’ve caught a criminal player here.”
“Oh, yes. Please keep him like that for a moment.”
With the soul knight’s sword still at his throat, the police awkwardly approached with handcuffs.
Click-
Handcuffs, specially made to resist even a tiger’s strength, were locked around the man’s wrists.
“Thank you for your cooperation, Ms. Seo Arin.”
“It’s nothing. Would you like me to accompany you to the station, just in case?”
“Ah, then please give me 3 minutes. I have some things to wrap up here.”
“Sure, we’ll wait.”
Having received permission, Seo Arin approached Ryu Min.
“Mr. Ryu Min, I’m sorry. As you can see, we won’t be able to have our meal.”
“No, I’m the one who should apologize. It’s my fault you got involved in this mess…”
“There’s no need for you to apologize. Players like him need to be taught a lesson. They’re just tarnishing the image of all players.”
“That’s true.”
Then, the younger brother suddenly joined the conversation.
“Ms. Seo Arin, h-hello?”
“Hello, you’re Ryu Won, right?”
Ryu Won was so moved that she remembered his name.
“Yes, ah, hello. I received the autograph you gave me last time. I was so happy, I even framed it!”
“Is that so? I’m glad you liked it.”
“But how come you’re here, Ms. Seo Arin?”
“Mr. Ryu Min invited me for a meal.”
“My brother?”
Ryu Min shrugged at Ryu Won’s gaze.
“I called her before coming. I thought we could have a meal together if she were free. I didn’t expect this to happen.”
He truly didn’t know.
Even if he could foresee the future, it was only seven seconds ahead.
“Anyway, we’ll have to postpone our meal.”
“Seems so.”
“Then, I’ll be going ahead, Mr. Ryu Min. See you next time.”
“Again, I’m sorry for dragging you into this mess.”
“It’s okay.”
Seo Arin smiled lightly and got into the police car.
On the way to the station, Seo Arin thought about Ryu Min, who, despite not being particularly strong in combat, stood up to the criminal.
‘He’s braver than I thought.’
Seeing this unexpected side of him, Seo Arin saw Ryu Min in a new light.
Unbeknownst to Ryu Min, of course.
While the restaurant owner followed the police to give a statement, Ryu Won asked.
“Hyung, why did you call Ms. Seo Arin?”
“You like Ms. Seo Arin, right? I thought it might cheer you up to be with her. I never really expected her to come, though.”
“Oh…”
Was it the feeling of his brother caring for him that touched him?
Ryu Won looked at his brother with a moved expression.
“I didn’t know you’d go to such lengths for me. Thanks.”
“Of course, I’d do anything. You’re my only brother.”
The brothers smiled at each other.
Their meal was ruined because of the troublemaker, but their mood was surprisingly uplifted.
“If it wasn’t for Ms. Seo Arin, we might have been in danger, right?”
“Yeah. I was a bit scared myself, but thankfully she appeared just in time.”
Ryu Min was actually worried, contemplating how much strength to show since he was supposed to be a weak prophet.
It was a relief Seo Arin appeared at the right moment, so he let her handle it.
‘It’s better to leave it to Seo Arin than to show my own strength.’
At level 40, Seo Arin had become stronger than expected, both mentally and physically.
‘The soul knight skill she learned at level 40 is really strong.’
Seo Arin could now fend for herself without depending on anyone else.
Then, people around them started murmuring.
“Did you get that on video?”
“Yeah, I recorded the whole thing from start to finish.”
“Isn’t that amazing?”
“Seo Arin was really cool.”
“The star, Seo Arin teaching a lesson to a criminal player.”
“I was planning to upload it on Nutube and Inbyulgram.”
It was all about Seo Arin.
The feedback was generally positive.
‘If the video spreads, Seo Arin’s recognition and value will surely increase.’
It was a hassle to get involved, but looking at the response, it seemed beneficial for Seo Arin.
‘At least I’m glad my brother’s mood improved.’
Thinking of sending Seo Arin a thank-you message for willingly coming out for a meal later, he left with his brother.
They felt sorry for the restaurant owner but decided to dine elsewhere.
*
[Actress Seo Arin, gone viral, teaching a lesson to a criminal player, surpasses 1 million views in a week……]
[Seo Arin, who detests criminal players. An exclusive interview with her!]
Ryu Min nodded as he read the articles about Seo Arin.
‘As expected. The video spread and her popularity skyrocketed.’
Seo Arin, already popular among men for her pretty looks, often attracted jealousy from women.
However, this incident made her a “girl crush,” attracting female fans too.
Effectively, she became a popular star, beloved by both men and women.
‘It wasn’t intentional, but it’s all thanks to me, isn’t it?’
If Ryu Min hadn’t called her on that day, Seo Arin wouldn’t have gained such popularity.
‘Maybe it’s time to ride the wave and use Seo Arin as a promotional model for the Player Squad?’
Leveraging her current popularity to promote the Player Squad could create a positive effect and synergy for players.
And it would be a bonus to increase the reputation of the Black Scythe, the squad leader.
‘I’ll have to propose it to Seo Arin later.’
Of course, the proposal would have to come from the Black Scythe, not Ryu Min.
‘But I need to get a call from Yamti first.’
Ryu Min was eager to travel to Nigeria to persuade the alchemist, but first, he needed to secure his position as the leader of the Player Squad.
It was better to move after being officially appointed, to enhance Black Scythe’s reputation.
‘When will the call come?’
As he waited eagerly, Ryu Min’s phone vibrated.
It was the call from Yamti he had been waiting for.
“Hello, yes. How did it go?”
-I’ve taken care of everything you asked for, Master.
“Does that mean the establishment of the Player Squad is complete?”
-Yes, Master. You, as Black Scythe, have been appointed the squad leader, and arrangements have been made with the police chief and you will allowed to wear a mask. Recruitment for the squad members is also complete. I will send you the detailed schedule and location via text.
“Good. Well done.”
After finishing the call, Ryu Min’s lips curved into a smile.
The time had come to unveil the existence of the Player Squad to the world.
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