## Chapter 153 – 15. According to Plan
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The Progressive Innovation Party has always been a bit radical.
In games, even just looking at their quests, you see all sorts of weird conspiracy theories and anti-vaxxer stuff popping up.
On the contrary, the ‘Equality, Freedom, and Constitution Party,’ despite its rather suspicious name, is a proper party genuinely seeking ways to balance equality, freedom, and the constitution, and researching an operational philosophy for it.
Compared to them, the Progressive Innovation Party…
They’re strange, bearing ‘Progress’ and ‘Innovation’ in their name while denying those very things.
You can tell just by looking at the toad’s face.
In this day and age, is it even plausible for a high-ranking member of society, even a district mayor, to not engage in anti-aging and just let their face age and get plump?
Just taking medication on time would prevent obesity, but because their ideology is diseased, they indulge in useless, conspiratorial social movements, and as a result, they deny and reject the products of science, leading to that ridiculous appearance.
Being that radical, they tend to do things without considering the consequences.
This time too, they’re pulling a dick move by sticking their spoon into a meal that someone else has already prepared.
‘To hit once, twice, or to knead, that is the question.’
Namdong Industrial Complex isn’t that far.
On the way, I kept thinking.
About what to do with the district mayor.
No, actually, I’d already decided, and I was thinking about the aftermath.
It’s a bit of a headache, since the district mayor is essentially delegated military authority, albeit limited.
Fortunately, the Namdong District mayor has less power compared to other district mayors.
This is because of the Namdong Industrial Complex; the fact that they can’t extract anything from such a large area naturally weakens their power.
It’s the same principle as Kim Eun-ji, the representative of Namdong District A, being treated poorly in the party.
Perhaps that’s why they’re making such a reckless move.
They must think that if they don’t heavily capitalize on this opportunity, when the Namdong Industrial Complex is finally showing signs of recovery in their term, they won’t have a chance to climb higher.
Of course, that doesn’t mean I’ll forgive them.
‘Do I look like Häagen-Dazs to you, you bitch, that you can just stick your spoon in?’
It was as AV was approaching the vicinity of Namdong Industrial Complex.
I was about to throw a punch as soon as I got out, when—
– *Zzzzz.*
A phone call came.
– Go Min-young.
“…”
It was none other than my aunt.
What’s going on all of a sudden?
“Yes, Aunt. I’m Goo Mu-yeol—”
– Is there a reason for you to go there yourself?
‘Ah.’
It was a slightly cold, yet worried voice.
It seems she called even amidst her busy schedule because I was about to enter the Namdong Industrial Complex operational zone.
‘…So she’s been watching all along.’
She probably knows everything about what I’m doing in the Namdong Industrial Complex.
Maybe she’s been helping without me knowing.
“Aunt, my secretaries and driver are with me. There are also many troops there. What you’re worried about won’t happen.”
– That’s not important. What’s important is that you’re heading into a dangerous area.
“…”
She seems quite worried about my safety.
I can understand why. It’s Namdong Industrial Complex, of all places, and a large-scale battle is expected.
Moreover, considering the situation, we don’t know when those bastards might launch a preemptive strike.
In other words, there’s a chance that something like a shell could fall near me.
But!
“Aunt, as the grandson of the Dae Goryeo Group, it’s impossible for me to be taken advantage of by someone, right?”
– Of course. Absolutely.
“This Namdong Industrial Complex redevelopment plan is something I’ve put my heart and soul into, but the district mayor is trying to claim it as their own achievement. I can’t stand it.”
– ….
No matter how dangerous it is, I can’t just let this go.
I have to deliver immediate retribution.
My aunt is silent for a moment.
“I’m going to go give them a punch in the face. I think that’ll calm me down.”
– …Is that so?
Her tone became heavy.
Even I felt a chill down my spine.
– If that’s the case, then there’s nothing I can do.
Oh!
Does she understand? This man’s pride!
– But be careful. It’s all for naught if you get hurt. Don’t worry about the aftermath. I’ll take care of it.
“Hup.”
My aunt will take care of the aftermath.
I couldn’t feel more secure!
“Aunt…”
– ?
“Do you want to see a picture of my dick?”
– W-what did you say? W-why all of a sudden, in this situation!
That cold voice instantly became cute.
I’m looking forward to reuniting with her in December.
“I’ll send it to you after work. Thank you.”
– ….
My aunt was silent, then replied in a very small voice, ‘Okay… I’ll be waiting…’ and hung up.
“Ha. Toad, you’re dead.”
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“It’s absurd.”
“I know, right?”
The district mayor, having even set up a stage and answering questions from reporters, was already drawing the ire of many people just by doing that.
Most people, even if they don’t know that Goo Mu-yeol is behind this massive operation, know that the prosecution’s grand vision and determination were the cornerstone of the operation.
They also know that the police’s will, despite the death of the police chief, and the efforts of the Public Safety Recovery Committee, which finally created a link for urban recovery despite being sidelined, are strongly involved.
And they also know that the district mayor only stamped the final signature line.
“Our staff hasn’t even said anything yet, but what has she done to act like that?”
“Isn’t that what politicians are like?”
Of course, it’s true that the district mayor requested the mobilization of troops, which allowed so many military forces, even a mechanized division, to be quickly deployed, so it can be said that this is clearly her achievement.
However, the Public Safety Recovery Committee had already made a troop request, and in this case, the ‘Better Future Party’ is supporting Representative Kim Eun-ji. There’s a high possibility that that request would have been approved as well.
The district mayor did make it easier to proceed, but it’s by no means a masterpiece.
Yet, she’s hogging the spotlight and doing her own politics more than anyone else, so it’s impossible not to find it irritating.
Even the general troops are frowning.
They’re the ones risking their lives on the front lines, but some fat politician appears and tries to steal all the credit, so it’s impossible not to feel absurd.
“Beloved and respected citizens, I—”
“Long time no see, District Mayor.”
In the middle of the speech, Kim Eun-ji approached to interrupt her.
The reporters’ shutter sounds became even more intense.
The district mayor frowned for a moment, then greeted Kim Eun-ji with a warm smile like a neighborhood aunt.
“Oh my~. Isn’t this our Representative Kim Eun-ji~. Oh my, coming in so suddenly. Hoho.”
Yeo Chae-rin, with her plump body, patted Kim Eun-ji’s shoulder and smiled at the reporters.
She even waved her hand, flaunting their friendship.
Kim Eun-ji also played along appropriately and started talking.
“I didn’t expect the District Mayor to come in person. You’re so busy. And this matter doesn’t really concern you.”
“Oh my? Doesn’t concern me? If I, the district mayor, am not concerned with this matter, then who would be?”
Unlike their outward appearance of smiling and looking at each other, they were exchanging sharp words.
Basically, the content was why are you here causing a ruckus.
‘She won’t last long. That woman.’
Seo Hyun-joo watched the district mayor and Kim Eun-ji and indifferently assessed her future.
Judging by the way she was acting, the district mayor didn’t seem like she would live long.
To interfere with Goo Mu-yeol’s work, of all things.
And in a way that uses him.
What Goo Mu-yeol hates and despises the most is people trying to use him.
And what the district mayor is trying to do right now is exactly that.
There’s no way she can survive this.
Even if she gets away with it today, she will eventually be punished someday.
Because Goo Mu-yeol is that kind of person.
‘Then should I write an article in advance about the district mayor being targeted?’
That’s what she was thinking when—
Suddenly, a large AV flew in from the sky and began to land right in front of where the district mayor was giving her speech, not even near the AV pad.
It was a familiar AV.
“Eh…? N-no way!!”
Seo Hyun-joo, recalling a certain possibility, was shocked and quickly took refuge.
No, is he really coming right now??
“Kyaaak!”
“W-what is it!”
“What kind of crazy bastard is…!!!”
The reporters screamed and scattered in a frenzy.
Regardless, the AV landed with the force to almost crush people.
“Heeik!!”
The people guarding Kim Eun-ji and the district mayor rushed onto the platform to protect them, and the AV landed safely.
As the people scattered around glared with fierce eyes, the AV’s door began to open with a hiss.
The district mayor, after scanning the surroundings, shook off the guards and reporters holding onto her and strode forward.
“Hey!!!!”
“District Mayor! It’s dangerous!!”
“Can’t you see there are people here? What is this dangerous—”
Seo Hyun-joo saw it.
She saw a foot stretch out from inside the AV and kick her.
“Shut your mouth, you fucking bitch.”
The district mayor tumbled backward with a *kkuweeeek*.
