Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 125

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Skill Devouring Up to Floor 666 Episode 125

 

125. Jo Seok Hyeon

 

‘Finally… can I finally meet Amon?’

 

After finishing his call with Kim Ju-wan, Jo Seok Hyeon, the founder of the Silver Apostles Society, couldn’t hide his excitement.

 

Who was Amon?

 

Wasn’t he the world’s greatest Apostle that even ordinary people respected?

 

‘Honestly, I didn’t believe it. Not until he showed me the messages.’

 

It was only recently that he learned Kim Ju-wan had been in contact with Amon.

 

When people were talking about Amon as a topic of conversation.

 

Even when he bragged loudly that he had made an appointment with Amon, I dismissed it as boasting.

 

But what do you know?

 

‘Who would have thought Kim Ju-wan actually had connections with Amon.’

 

After checking the messages of their conversation, I realized it wasn’t just boasting.

 

‘That’s why I gave him the order. To bring Amon and fill the empty spot of a friend.’

 

If only Amon would join our cafe?

 

There would be nothing more reassuring than that.

 

‘Perhaps we could unite all the Apostles in the entire world as one.’

 

The reason Jo Seok Hyeon created the Silver Apostles Society.

 

It was to create a community in preparation for the world that was to come.

 

In that process, he used crime as a means, but there was a reason for everything.

 

If they shared the same secrets, no one would be able to betray them.

 

‘It’s not like I committed crimes just for money.’

 

The reason he made that a condition for joining the cafe.

 

Amon was no exception.

 

To join, anyone had to be complicit in crime.

 

Only by stepping into darkness could he believe they were on the same side.

 

That’s why he called him out to meet face-to-face at a crime planning location.

 

‘But would Amon really be willing to participate in crime?’

 

I’ll try my best to persuade him, but it won’t be easy.

 

Whether he’s someone who can accept the changes of a new era.

 

Or whether he’s a stubborn person stuck with narrow-minded thinking, I don’t know.

 

‘Either way, a Plan B would be necessary.’

 

Jo Seok Hyeon prepared.

 

So that he would naturally step into crime.

 

So that just by appearing at the location, it would be hard to back out.

 

‘It would be troublesome if he later reports to the police or threatens our members.’

 

He designs a trap to blackmail Amon in reverse.

 

’10 minutes left?’

 

If I wait a little longer, he’ll appear.

 

Amon.

 

Jo Seok Hyeon was so excited he couldn’t control his trembling.

 

 

“You’re lying, right?”

 

“I’m telling you it’s true?”

 

“Looking at this bastard’s expression, he’s lying.”

 

Kim Ju-wan’s friends didn’t believe him.

 

The fact that he was bringing Amon.

 

For Kim Ju-wan, who had been with him just a few hours ago, it was bound to be frustrating.

 

“I’m telling you we even talked at the cafe? While drinking iced americano?”

 

“Amon drinks iced americano in this weather?”

 

“Saying it like that makes it even less believable…”

 

Though they said that, his friends Jun-hyeok and Dong-hyeon actually believed him from the start.

 

That there wasn’t a single lie in Kim Ju-wan’s words.

 

That he wasn’t the type to lie about something like this.

 

Still, they teased him because his reactions were amusing, but also because they felt wronged.

 

If it weren’t for Kim Ju-wan, they could have lived ordinary lives.

 

“I can’t trust what this bastard says.”

 

“Right, because of you we can’t even leave the organization, what the hell is this? Damn…”

 

“Hey! How is that my fault? Who was it that came in saying it was good when I introduced you to a job? And what do you mean we’re gangsters? What organization?”

 

“It would be better if we were gangsters. We keep gathering to participate in crime meetings and get involved, is this a normal cafe?”

 

“Tch.”

 

Kim Ju-wan turned his head away.

 

He had no words to refute.

 

“But is Amon really coming?”

 

“Ah, I’m telling you he is.”

 

“Seeing how the manager called us here at dawn, he must really be planning to involve him in the job?”

 

“What if Amon is an upright person?”

 

“Then we’re all screwed.”

 

“No.”

 

Kim Ju-wan shook his head.

 

“The manager isn’t someone that easygoing. Can’t you tell from watching him plot crimes every time?”

 

“Right, he’s meticulous enough to always plan escape routes.”

 

“That’s why I’m scared. What the manager might pull.”

 

“If push comes to shove, he might backstab Amon like Min-woo did…”

 

At Kim Ju-wan’s words, his friends simultaneously shut their mouths.

 

The atmosphere turned cold in an instant.

 

“You… why bring that up?”

 

“We told you not to mention that name.”

 

“Ah, sorry. Really sorry.”

 

Kim Ju-wan immediately apologized.

 

Mentioning Min-woo was a mistake.

 

It was a taboo word among them.

 

“Hey, forget it, just check if Amon is coming.”

 

“The manager told us to keep a good watch around here.”

 

“Yeah, got it.”

 

Kim Ju-wan looked around at his friend’s words.

 

Then.

 

“Huh?”

 

A silhouette walking from the darkness caught Kim Ju-wan’s eye.

 

“That, that’s him.”

 

“What?”

 

“That’s Lord Amon.”

 

This wasn’t the time for this – he had to report it.

 

He was told to report immediately.

 

“Ma, Manager.”

 

“Why are you making such a fuss?”

 

“He’s appeared.”

 

“…!”

 

Jo Seok Hyeon shifted his gaze to where Kim Ju-wan was pointing.

 

A man who looked to be in his early twenties was walking toward them.

 

‘That person is… Amon?’

 

He had heard a description, but seeing him in person, he really was young.

 

The man approached right up close.

 

Jo Seok Hyeon asked with a tense expression.

 

“Who are you?”

 

“I’m Amon. You called me here and don’t know?”

 

Indeed.

 

He heard from Kim Ju-wan that he was arrogant, and casual speech was his default.

 

‘This is a golden opportunity to recruit Amon. I can’t miss this chance.’

 

Jo Seok Hyeon smiled like a salesman and offered a handshake.

 

“Haha, Lord Amon. Nice to meet you. I’m Jo Seok Hyeon, in charge of managing the Silver Apostles Society cafe.”

 

Fortunately, Amon took his hand.

 

A good sign, unlike his manner of speech.

 

“I’m Amon. So what’s the reason for calling me out at this late hour?”

 

“I wanted to introduce you to a job opportunity.”

 

“A job?”

 

“I heard you were interested in this kind of work…”

 

“Because I heard I could make big money.”

 

Amon was interested in money?

 

‘That’s not the image I had of him.’

 

Amon’s public image had various facets.

 

Pioneer, pilgrim, advance team member, savior, guardian, etc.

 

All images far removed from a money-grubbing materialist.

 

That’s why Jo Seok Hyeon was suspicious of Amon.

 

‘I need to test him.’

 

Whether he really came here to make money or not.

 

“Ahaha, that’s right. But it seems odd for someone as famous as Lord Amon to be interested in money.”

 

“Odd?”

 

“That’s right. Lord Amon, who leads the charge more than anyone for extending human life, coveting mere money.”

 

“Doesn’t every human want money?”

 

“But Lord Amon is…”

 

“What do you think I upload ViewTube videos for?”

 

“Isn’t it to save more people?”

 

“Crazy talk. The world’s become like this, and you’re worried about others right now?”

 

“Ah…”

 

Could it be that he uploaded videos for money?

 

“People around me package me as a noble savior who doesn’t hesitate to sacrifice for humanity, but bullshit. Considering my actual personality, it’s just laughable.”

 

“Then, you weren’t conquering the Labyrinth for humanity?”

 

“Of course not. I climb to get stronger and obtain more expensive magic stones. What other reason would there be? Does sacrificing yourself for humanity give you even a single penny? It doesn’t.”

 

“….”

 

Jo Seok Hyeon felt like he’d been hit in the back of the head.

 

‘To think that Amon, who was called the Guardian, would be such a worldly person.’

 

The image of Amon known to the public had been completely overturned.

 

‘Right. This is how it should be.’

 

Even the famous Amon was in reality just a young adult who had recently come of age.

 

Naturally, he would have to be interested in material things.

 

‘This might go more smoothly than I thought?’

 

Since he had come here anyway, it was like stepping into a crime scene.

 

There was no backing out now.

 

Even at this very moment, everything was being recorded in real time.

 

“So? What’s this job that can make big money?”

 

“Ah, let me explain.”

 

The test was over.

 

Now he could be honest about it.

 

‘If Amon is a materialist obsessed with money, he’ll have no choice but to be tempted.’

 

Jo Seok Hyeon paused for a moment before opening his mouth.

 

“What I’m planning to do today is rob a bank.”

 

“A bank?”

 

“I’ve only robbed small banks so far, but today, since you’re here too, I thought we’d try robbing a proper bank.”

 

“….”

 

While speaking, he observed Amon’s reaction.

 

He seemed rather reluctant.

 

“You don’t need to worry about your face being recognized. If you wear this mask I’ve prepared and move around, no one will….”

 

“Bank robbery is all you’re doing? Are all these people here gathered for that too?”

 

Amon looked around at the members.

 

At least over twenty people.

 

He seemed displeased that they had gathered to rob a bank.

 

But what if he knew the specific amount?

 

Would he still be dissatisfied like now?

 

“The amount is considerable to dismiss it as ‘just’ that, Amon. We can make at least 2 billion.”

 

“2 billion? But if you divide it by the number of people, it won’t be much, will it?”

 

He definitely reacted to money.

 

Jo Seok Hyeon smiled inwardly and continued his explanation calmly.

 

“I’m planning to give those members over there only 5 million each. Since their jobs are relatively easy, like keeping watch or breaking CCTV cameras. When someone of your caliber participates, the pay naturally changes.”

 

“How much.”

 

Jo Seok Hyeon held up ten fingers.

 

“1 billion. If this job goes well, I’ll give you 1 billion. In cash.”

 

“….”

 

“How about it? It’s a golden opportunity to make 1 billion in one job.”

 

He smiled and tempted him, but Amon soon shook his head.

 

“Asking me to become a criminal for just 1 billion. You’re crazy.”

 

“Aren’t you tempted?”

 

“Not at all. Maybe if it were 10 billion.”

 

“….”

 

10 billion?

 

How do you make 10 billion in one day?

 

“You have no sense of reality.”

 

“You think so? But I’ve actually made 10 billion before. In one day.”

 

“Are you saying you have that much money?”

 

“Yeah. I get 2.5 billion just for selling one E-Grade Magic Stone, so why would I become a criminal for just 1 billion? I have no reason to do it.”

 

“….”

 

From what he heard, 1 billion seemed like pocket change to Amon.

 

“Isn’t there a way to make bigger money?”

 

“…There isn’t.”

 

“Then there’s no reason for me to stay here any longer.”

 

Amon turned around.

 

“You’re not thinking of backing out, are you?”

 

“…I am, though?”

 

“That won’t be possible.”

 

Amon paused at Jo Seok Hyeon’s voice.

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“As you know, we’ve committed crimes. Everything that’s happened so far was our doing.”

 

“So?”

 

“If you leave like this, we’ll go to the police and say we followed your orders. We’ll present the video being recorded right now as evidence.”

 

At the mention of video, Amon walked back toward them.

 

“Video? What do you mean by that?”

 

“Amon might not know this, but we’re currently recording this scene on video. Your appearance of conspiring with us is captured in full.”

 

“I’ve never conspired with you guys.”

 

“Do you think the police will believe that? Anyone who sees the video will think it shows criminal plotting.”

 

“If you do that, you’ll be finished too.”

 

“It doesn’t matter. Do we have more to lose, or do you have more to lose, Amon?”

 

“….”

 

Amon is flustered.

 

Jo Seok Hyeon thought so.

 

“How about it? Since things have come to this, joining us would be best. The scene of you being involved with us has already been filmed, so you can’t back out even if you want to.”

 

“Why wouldn’t there be a way? I could just kill all of you right here.”

 

“I thought you’d say that. But what about the video? It’s already being transmitted in real-time and saved. Don’t tell me you want to kill us and be branded a murderer?”

 

“….”

 

Amon falls silent.

 

Jo Seok Hyeon thought he had gained momentum.

 

“We’ll give you the assistant manager position at the cafe. Together with us, a new world….”

 

“Ah, I don’t want to hear it.”

 

Thud!

 

In the blink of an eye, his head was grabbed.

 

‘Huh, when did he get behind me?’

 

Being grabbed from behind, he couldn’t move a muscle.

 

His mouth was completely blocked too.

 

“Now I’ll do the talking.”

 

“Mmph!”

 

“I already knew you were saving the video in real-time. I came here hours ago to monitor you beforehand.”

 

“Mmph mmph!”

 

“How could I monitor you secretly? Well, it’s because I have a Stealth Skill.”

 

“Mmph!”

 

“Of course I removed the recording device without you knowing, and there’s no worry about this scene being saved as a file somewhere or transmitted. So. Even if you die here, no one will know.”

 

Jo Seok Hyeon’s eyes widened.

 

They were the eyes of someone who felt the fear of death.

 

“Uh, uuummph!”

 

With that groan as his last.

 

Crack!

 

Jo Seok Hyeon’s neck turned 180 degrees.

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