It was about time for the kids to arrive. The time for the little punks, who knew nothing but were good at collecting money, to come and hand over the cash.

  But no one came.

  The gangster was extremely displeased by this fact. Seeing that the little punks were not even keeping time now, he decided to kill them the next time they came.

  However, the moment he saw the news on his phone, the gangster's expression completely changed.

  All Suspects Apprehended.

  Teens aspiring to be gangsters arrested during a robbery spree. There was no need to specify who they were.

  The gangster sighed, watching the news.

  The little punks, who were good at bringing in money and perfect to use as meat shields later, were, as always, useful resources.

  He couldn't believe they had wasted them. They were already planning a skirmish with another gang soon, so meat shields were absolutely necessary.

  Since they were all captured, he had to be ready for reprimand. He was just about to have some fun, and now he was only annoyed.

  So, there was nothing he could do about the ones who were already caught. All that was left was to curse them endlessly.

  "Damn it, I can't kill them all."

  The gangster muttered to himself, his face full of anger. And he thought he had to crush the cause of this situation.

  "Which son of a bitch caused this?"

  Venting his anger.

  In truth, it was misplaced rage. But expecting a normal person's reaction from a gangster would be strange.

  Burning with misdirected anger, the gangster headed outside. To solve the problem according to his own standards.

  Of course, the gangster didn't care how twisted his standards were compared to those of a normal person.

  Jihyeon's mother was a person who usually had no contact with the police. The only time she might visit the police station was when reporting a lost item.

  But recently, she had a worry.

  Her eldest son was visiting the police station frequently these days.

  Of course, her eldest son had never gone there for causing trouble. He always went as a victim or after saving someone.

  However, even going for those reasons didn't sit well with her as a parent.

  "I hope you don't have to go to the police station today. Even if it's not your fault."

  The mother's voice carried a subtle weight. It was even more so because he was a son she could be proud of anywhere.

  The feeling that she was getting more wrinkles recently was likely not just a feeling.

  Jihyeon looked awkward, as if his mother's words pricked his conscience.

  "I'm sorry. But I didn't know it would turn out this way, either."

  Jihyeon could only manage a bitter smile. However, it was also true that he couldn't have avoided it.

  Take the scammers' case, for instance. Since they had even kidnapped Jisoo, Jihyeon naturally had to intervene, even if it meant going to the police station.

  And in Hye-yeon's case, if he hadn't helped her, who knows how her fate would have been twisted.

  In Mina's case, she would have died if it hadn't been for Jihyeon. He couldn't be selective when a human life was on the line.

  This time, it was Jihyuk's involvement. As an older brother, going to the police station to protect his sibling was rather a source of pride.

  He would not be able to hold his head high if he had intentionally harmed someone out of malice.

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  However, since he always went to the police station for good reasons, Jihyeon felt righteous about it.

  Yet, it was also true that many things had happened in a very short time. It was surprising even to himself.

  Thanks to this, the family's financial situation had improved, but at the same time, this was also a bit dangerous.

  Perhaps a life where ordinary people knew nothing was better.

  But this was the life Jihyeon now had to live. The thought suddenly struck him that his family might be in danger if he didn't move out soon.

  However, for now, he wanted to stay a little longer within the warmth of his family. Thus, Jihyeon talked with his family with a slightly sad smile.

  Still, after breakfast and tidying up, the day rolled back to its routine. His mother went to work, and his two siblings went to school.

  Jihyeon, left alone, sipped coffee and muttered.

  "So, what should I do today?"

  Jihyeon thought he should go for a walk after finishing the morning cleanup. He could relax and then think about the next task.

  Lightly dressed and heading toward the elevator, Jihyeon wished for nothing to happen today.

  His mother worried, but Jihyeon also didn't want to keep spending time at the police station. Anyone would feel the same.

  But the moment he arrived at the first floor, he guessed that today would not flow according to his wish.

  A sigh escaped him unconsciously. That would be the signal that he had encountered trouble.

  The moment the elevator doors opened, Jihyeon saw them. The burly men standing in front of him.

  They all had rough appearances and looked like they would resort to violence at the slightest provocation.

  Jihyeon could only scoff at the feeling that they resembled loan sharks and their henchmen often seen on TV.

  But they didn't see Jihyeon's expression. They seemed focused only on the task at hand.

  Jihyeon watched them go up with a look of disbelief. Though they didn't know it, Jihyeon had already secured all the information they possessed.

  "Crazy bastards."

  The men who came this time were a warning sent by the superiors of the delinquents who ended up in the hospital yesterday.

  He couldn't believe they would dare to threaten him in this manner. That fact alone was irritating, but this meant Jihyeon couldn't stand still.

  Furthermore, he couldn't deny the worry of causing trouble for his neighbors. Jihyeon was furious that they were doing this because he reported them after they harassed his brother.

  "It seems those guys didn't think about the aftermath."

  A declaration of war must be properly answered. He should deal with these guys first, and then he would have to crush their superiors directly.

  However, he couldn't cause a violent incident here. Doing so would only bring harm to his family.

  So, he needed to calmly think about what to do and act accordingly. Jihyeon immediately found the answer.

  "Right, since they started it first."

  Jihyeon muttered that and headed toward the parking lot. That was where the gangsters' car was parked.

  He already knew the license plate number. He knew the model of the car and where they parked it just by the quick glance he had earlier.

  Jihyeon walked, paying attention to the location of the CCTVs. Fortunately, the underground parking lot of Jihyeon's apartment also served as a pathway, so passing through even without a car wouldn't raise suspicion.

  Moreover, they had parked their car right on the path.

  Thanks to this, Jihyeon was able to exact his revenge simply by walking through the passage.

  Zzzt

  From a position invisible to anyone's eyes, the electric whip created from Jihyeon's hand quickly damaged the gangsters' car.

  Starting with draining the internal battery, he backed up the contents of the black box. Jihyeon's ability could now do that kind of work effortlessly without physically touching anything.

  "Crazy..."

  Jihyeon muttered as he walked.

  True to their nature as gangsters, or rather, organized crime members, the records inside their car were filled with filthy things.

  Among their records were things related to unsolved cases. Although he had erased the originals, Jihyeon had saved all that content on his phone.

  But this alone couldn't completely destroy his opponents.

  It would only be meaningful when they were thoroughly crushed and then stomped on once more by state power.

  This data would be of little help for what Jihyeon was about to do. However, there were quite a few things that would help him deal with the guys causing trouble in front of his house right now.

  "Phew..."

  Sighing, Jihyeon passed through the tunnel and exited the apartment complex. Simultaneously, he called the police, instructing them to deal with the men in front of his house.

  Fortunately, the police substation was nearby, and since he had exaggerated the number of men causing trouble and his neighbor seemed to have called as well, the police arrived much faster.

  The gangsters seemed to see them from afar and tried to run away. However, their car was broken, so there was no way to escape.

  The police quickly arrested all of them, and they disappeared from the apartment. Since they were caught in the act, they wouldn't be easily released.

  Furthermore, the data Jihyeon had secured earlier would be handed over to the police, making it difficult for them to get out smoothly.

  Jihyeon watched them from a distance and quickened his pace.

  With a cold expression, Jihyeon headed toward the gangsters' hideout. Unlike before, Jihyeon was determined to properly test his abilities this time.

  "They are the kind of guys who need to be cleaned up anyway."

  Jihyeon was absolutely resolute. He would crush not only the people who sent these guys but also the ones above them.

  Of course, there was a possibility of his identity being exposed, but this time, he planned to secure the tool they possessed. Those who dwell in the darkness tend to have plenty of dirty tools.

  "I'll make good use of the tool that neutralizes CCTVs."

  The captured gangsters' memories indicated that the tool to neutralize CCTVs was at the hideout. They probably used it to continue their wicked deeds.

  Revenge was one thing, but Jihyeon felt it was time to acquire what he needed.

  He hadn't had the chance until now, but not anymore.

  If they used tools, there was no law saying he couldn't use them too. Jihyeon hardened his resolve in preparation for any eventuality.

  Based on the information in his mind, Jihyeon went to the gangsters' hideout. Naturally, he wore a mask, sunglasses, and a hat to conceal his identity.

  And a short while later, the gangsters' hideout was filled with a flashing light that had never been witnessed before.

  It was the beginning of his revenge and counterattack.