Chapter 218 – #219 Crybaby Armor
#219 Crybaby Armor
“Do you think the president of the association… Monster hunters are aiming for the Dark City?”
“Currently, I am only suspicious.”
“Well, then isn’t it a big deal? It’s not like this, let’s tell the heroes about this right now…”
“Stop! I’m still in a state of doubt. It’s not too late to collect more information and then make a decision.”
The head of the Valencia Association, who calmed down the panicked nine-tailed fox, continued.
“Anyway, I’m investigating a secret organization that uses Steel Armor as a member, so I didn’t tell you or the other kids that Steel Armor saved me. I might have a good feeling for him.”
Good feelings, good will.
Good will is a fatal weakness for those who hold power and power in their hands. This is because there are many people who want to take advantage of the good will of the powerful.
Even more, Steel Armor saved the life of the president of the Valencia Association.
The head of the Valencia Association was a natural leader who ended the dark period of the Hero Association, which collapsed 20 years ago with the appearance of the Sirens, and opened a period of revival.
Few of the heroes did not respect him, and even the arrogant White Knight stepped up to save him?
If this fact were known to the heroes, many heroes would view Steel Armor differently, and in fact, it was possible to think that he was not such a bad guy.
And what if Steel Armor tries to take advantage of the hearts of such heroes?
The Hero Association, or Dark City, will suffer heavy losses, and the monster hunters who are supposed to be behind Steel Armor will benefit greatly.
Maybe the Hero Association would collapse and monster hunters would rule the Dark City.
“I was going to tell you about the steel armor after I’d done enough research. I’m sorry if that upset you.”
“Oh, no. I’m just a little embarrassed…”
The head of the Valencia Association apologized, but the nine-tailed fox’s expression was extremely complicated. Even she was sweating.
From the moment he pointed out Monster Hunter as her prime culprit, she was in a panic. To that extent, she was imprinted with fear in the group called Monster Hunter.
“It’s still in the doubt stage, so don’t worry too much. And I’ll keep this a secret between you and me.”
“Yes, Chairman.”
The head of the Valencia Association did not know the details of the nine-tailed fox, so he did not notice that she was very embarrassed.
The misunderstanding caused by Steel Armor’s setting play only deepened. And these misunderstandings later led to unexpected results.
*****
At lunchtime, the three women who had fallen asleep as if passed out woke up. While I was joking around with them and preparing a late lunch, a phone call came.
“Oh right. I’m sorry I forgot. Yes, no. I have nothing else to do today. I’ll be right there. I know where you are. Then I’ll see you later.”
“Huh? Where are you going?”
“Uh. I had an appointment today, but I forgot because of the siren.”
“Okay? Then how about lunch?”
“I’m sorry, but you guys have to eat by yourself. I have to go out now.”
It was a pity that the meal was well prepared, but there was nothing I could do about it. Today’s promise was really important, so I couldn’t be late.
After kissing my pretty women who were as sorry to be apart of me as I was, I changed my clothes and went outside.
“Oh, I’m busy, I’m busy.”
I got into the car and hurried to the meeting place. Before arriving, I did not forget to stop by a nearby store to buy the necessary items.
After finishing all the preparations, I went to school, the meeting place for today.
“Haha so… Huh? Ehhhhh?! Susss, steel armor?!”
“Huh? Steel armor? Wow! Really steel armor?”
When I pulled into the parking lot and got out, people who recognized me were amazed. Really, the life of a celebrity is… I was very tired and bothered when everyone recognized me like this.
Well, in fact, he was wearing a suit and a mask with a picture of a skull on it, so even if he tried not to know, he couldn’t recognize him.
“Nene steel armor. Nice to meet you. Would you like an autograph? Or a handshake? Or a picture?”
“Uh, uh… Oh, handshake…”
“Let’s shake hands then.”
“Ugh, huh?”
I approached the man who recognized me and shook my hand. A handshake with a celebrity! The man was very happy and had a puzzled look on his face.
Well, the country will be like that too. Coincidentally bumping into a star you’ve only seen on TV and even shaking hands! I’m bewildered
“Would you like to shake my hand?”
“No, can I take a picture?”
“Really? Give me your cell phone.”
“Ah yes.”
The man’s companion, who was still looking down at my hand with a bewildered expression, took a selfie with his arm around his shoulder. Actually, I was a woman, so I put my arms around her shoulders.
The woman who checked the photo smiled widely.
“Wow! Look at this. It came out well.”
“I see.”
“I’m a big fan of Steel Armor! Oh, but it’s not an impersonation or anything like that. You’re really Steel Armor, right?”
“Of course. I am the real Steel Armor. Do you want to see it?”
“Wow!”
“Omg?!”
He lifted a parked car with one hand. Because that was not enough, he also showed off a stunt that turned the car like turning a ball. And put the car back in place.
The shocking feat left the woman in awe and the man in awe.
“But what are you doing here?”
“Oh, I have an appointment.”
“Here?”
“Yes. Then I’ll go first because my party is waiting.”
“Oh yes. Nice to meet you.”
I took a gorgeous bouquet worth more than $100 from my car and broke up with a man and a woman who were my fans. But did I really have fans? Why? Am I a villain?
“Well, there are many people who like villains more than heroes.”
A typical example is our Joker brother. Didn’t many people dress up as the Joker on Halloween? It’s not some kind of Avengers Assemble, all kinds of Joker brothers are gathering.
If you think about it that way, even if I had fans, it wasn’t particularly strange.
“Should I make an Instagram for this? Or a fan club site? Oh, there it is. Emily!”
“Huh? Oh my! Are you here?”
Spotting her Mr. Emily, I waved her hand gladly and approached her. The people around were surprised to hear that the steel armor had appeared and backed away. In an instant, people within a 10m radius disappeared.
“I’m sorry I was very late.”
“No. I just came too. The play hasn’t even started. Oh, more than that, did you buy a bouquet of flowers? You can just come.”
“Can you do that? It’s Rachel’s first lead role.”
The promise I forgot was none other than the theater festival. It’s also a theater festival where our cutie Rachel is the female lead!
Originally, I was planning to go to the sea with Emily, Rachel, Cheetah Girl, and Sujeong. The idea was to throw a bloody harem party there.
However, Sujeong couldn’t come because she couldn’t take her off duty, and Emily couldn’t come because of Rachel’s rehearsal for the theater festival. Cheetah Girl, the cat who naturally guards the house, also couldn’t come because the mother and daughter couldn’t come.
“But can’t you see Cheetah Girl?”
“Yes. I’m at home. Maybe because my skin is like that, people’s eyes…”
“I do. I understand.”
Cheetah Girl has orange skin with round black spots on it. So, I refrained from going out as much as possible.
But even though I came, I wonder if people didn’t pay much attention to Cheetah Girl? Originally, if there is something more shocking, people don’t care about something less shocking, right?
“Shall we go?”
“Yes. You can go over there.”
“But Emily.”
“Yes?”
“Have you gotten prettier while I haven’t seen you?”
“Oh my gosh, don’t say that.”
Emily was embarrassed by my praise. She really got prettier. Should we say that her beauty raised water?
Originally, Emily was thinner than her model. She didn’t go on an extreme diet, but she was already thin, but she went to the hospital and became so thin that her ribs were visible.
But now she’s gained so much weight that I can’t even remember what she looked like back then. She’s not just fat, she’s gained good looks.
So, her beauty has risen, and her body has become much more mature than when she was skinny. Sexy Missy…!
‘Today is Miss Emily.’
I’m going to sleep over at Emily’s house today.
“Whoa! Whoo! Ha! Ha!”
When she looked inside the classroom, which was written as an actor’s waiting room, she saw Rachel who was breathing heavily as if she was very nervous. Rachel, who was walking around or checking her lines, felt a stare staring at her and she looked the way I was.
“Hot?! Mister!”
Rachel, with a wide smile, ran over. She hugged Rachel as she dressed in a pretty princess dress.
“Oops! Today’s Rachel is not a hero Rachel, but a princess Rachel? How’s our princess?”
“Yes! I missed you.”
“I also missed my princess a lot.”
“Hi-Hi.”
“Chi. Can’t you see my mom? The two of us go well together.”
Beside Emily, she was jealous of me and Rachel. Of course, she wasn’t really jealous. She was looking at us with a happy smile.
“Aaaaa~ I missed my mother too!”
Rachel hugged her mom so she didn’t really pout. She was a cute kid anyway.
‘Good.’
Rachel, who had grown up because of a bad incident, now looked just like children her age. She was worried that Rachel would struggle, but she did well.
“I’ll give you this when the play is over.”
“Huh? Whoa! The bouquet is bigger than me!”
Rachel was startled when she finally saw the bouquet in my hand. Certainly, the bouquet, which was densely packed with various pretty flowers, was bigger than Rachel’s.
“I’ll be looking forward to it. Cheer up Rachel.”
“Yes!”
*****
Shortly thereafter, the play began. The title of the play is… Romeo and Juliet? Do you have this here too? A masterpiece that transcends dimensions…!
“Oh! Romeo! Why is your name Romeo?”
On the brightly lit stage, Rachel was truly the main character. As if she only existed for this position, Rachel was Juliet herself.
“It’s probably because I practiced with the script every day, so I’m doing well. That’s right, Mr. Steel Armor… E? S, Mr. Steel Armor?”
“Sniff… Why?”
“Can’t you… Cry… Right now?”
“No… Keuheop! I don’t cry.”
“…”
“Kheuuuong… Our Rachel! Really pretty! Our Rachel is the best! Huuuuuong!”
I could feel Emily’s gaze beside her, looking at me with bewildered eyes, but she couldn’t hold back her tears.
Our Rachel is playing Juliet in public! This is impressive! Intense impression! Overwhelming impression!
“You see the girl playing Juliet over there? I’m my daughter. Rachel is my daughter. She’s so pretty, isn’t she?! Say so quickly!”
“Yes, yes.”
“Keuheop! You’re the best, our Rachel! How can you be so lovable! Kheunghung!”
I bragged about Rachel to the guy sitting next to me. She can honestly brag about this.
Tears didn’t stop throughout Rachel’s performance. Her tear faucet is off…! Tears gushing!
Of course, I held my breath and cried so as not to interfere with Rachel’s performance.
“Kuhup…!”
“Huh!”
“My baby, it won’t hurt even if you put it in your eyes!”
For reference, all of my alter egos, except for Mark, were taking pictures of Rachel from all sides of her. These are all memories!
Anyway, the smoke continued.
“Romeo! If you love me, break dance!”
“Ohhh! Juliet! I’ll show you my love for you with a breakdance! Heap! Heap! Hey!”
A sudden break dance?
“You trickster! How dare you cheat on my Juliet! Juliet! Don’t be fooled! I, I am the real Romeo!”
Reel?
“No! I am the real Romeo who breaks dance! The author is Romeo, not Romeo!”
Romeo Fake Romeo?
“Have you forgotten us, Juliet?! Our seven dwarfs have worked hard for you!”
Up to the seven dwarfs?!
“Ah…! There are so many Romeos! To live or die, that is the question!”
Is it not Hamlet to live or die?
“…?”
Is this… The real Romeo and Juliet?
“… Keuheop! How is it! Our Rachel is the best!”
Yes what is it It’s important that our Rachel is the heroine!
“Kheunghung!”
I eagerly shed tears while watching Rachel’s performance.
*****
After the play, the children who participated in the play and the teacher who taught them came out on stage to greet the audience.
“Thank you for watching Romeo and Juliet so far!”
“Ooh oh oh oh!”
Clap clap clap clap-!
It was I who clapped my hands most enthusiastically. I clapped my hands so hard that I couldn’t hear the applause of others. No one can stop the emotion I’m feeling right now!
And I went on stage before people left.
“There’s an after party from now on, so if you’re not busy, everyone can attend!”
“…?”
My parents looked at me with bewildered faces. Our Rachel is the main character, so it would be disappointing if it ended like this.
All the children, teachers, and parents who participated in the play had an after party at a nearby restaurant.
My parents, who were awkward at first, soon opened up and treated me as I approached them in a way that was not like a villain.
“Please take good care of our Rachel.”
“Nothing special. Please take good care of our Kassadin as well.”
“Kassadin? Maybe the promised level 16…?”
“Yeah? What is that…?”
“Ah, no. Hey! You’re Kassadin! You’re handsome enough to make a woman cry!”
“It’s a girl.”
“… So! Girls can make girls cry too?
There was a brief misunderstanding (?), But it worked out anyway.
