Chapter 57

Chapter 57: Black Sheep Exodus #4

Tae-hyuk checked the badges of the participants with a serious expression . Most of them had the number 200 or more on the display .

‘A total of 3 . 67 billion won…!’

He was able to collect the target amount 40 minutes earlier than expected . Originally, he was supposed to search for the fifth wolf and reunite with the gambling brothers .

However, they were hiding . Maybe Kim Joon-young had issued some instructions . As a result, he could save more than 30 minutes .

There was now a cheerful atmosphere around the group as Yoon Jong-hyun walked out .

“Boss . What will you do with the wolf?”

It was an expression that indicated he would do anything that was ordered .

“Oof! Oof!”

Mina’s face turned white . Her life now depended on Tae-hyuk’s words, and she couldn’t even defend herself because she was gagged .

“I said that I would take everyone out of here . ”

“Ah, even a traitor?”

Tae-hyuk immediately answered like it was a no-brainer .

“Of course . ”

“…Yes . I understand . ”

“I want to talk to her for a bit before that . ”

The other gathered people disappeared and Tae-hyuk approached Mina with a satisfied expression .

“Are you surprised that you’re still alive?”

“Oof!”

“I want to hear some information from Mina noona . Do you know anything about the fifth wolf?”

Mina’s face changed from white to purple .

“I’m asking you to tell me right away . I’m a little bit interested in who he is . ”

Tae-hyuk had smelled a familiar scent while walking around Death Circus . He checked the Demon Revealing Mirror and all of his stats were decreasing . Fortunately, his concentration didn’t decline as fast as before .

Anyways, there was definitely a criminal who used psychedelic fragrances in the Death Circus . They were clearly a wolf, and not a regular participant . Then another wolf, Mina, was more likely to know his identity .

Tae-hyuk pulled a syringe containing clear liquid from his pocket and stabbed it in Mina’s arm .

“I’m not a professional at this, so please understand . ”

“Oof . . !”

Mina fiercely struggled but her body was tied up and resistance was impossible .

“Are you curious about what this is?”

Tae-hyuk tossed the syringe and said . Mina looked at him with shaking eyes . There was a black and red butterfly stain at the place where he injected her .

“……!”

“Ah, don’t worry . The stain will disappear in a moment . ”

Tae-hyuk started to explain with an emotionless face .

“However, if you don’t receive the antidote within a week, then blood will pour out from every hole in your body and you will die… Ah, it is unfortunate that I won’t be able to see it directly . ”

Tae-hyuk shook his head with a grim expression . He truly felt sorry .

“U…! Ooof!”

‘Poison?

Did you inject poison just now?’

An ominous energy was coming from the black butterfly on Mina’s arm . In addition, blood pouring from every hole in her body…This was the first time she heard of this poison .

“Well, think of it as an offering . ”

“Ooooof!”

Tae-hyuk turned around and walked to the place where everyone else was gathered .

Mina realized that the moment she left this place, she had to mobilize all of her power to find that man . If she didn’t, then she would die .

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‘Wow . Isn’t this really usable?’

Tae-hyuk looked at the screen of the Demon Revealing Mirror . It stated the remaining number of times he could use the Counterfeit skill .

[Counterfeit skill 1/3]

‘In the end, it is three times a day?’

Counterfeit had the ability to make tangible things look different . It was particularly useful because it didn’t need materials to be used . Instead, he could only use it three times a day .

Tae-hyuk recalled Mina’s expression . She looked at him like she was seeing a monster .

‘Aigoo . Today is the day when I am hated by females . ’

Tae-hyuk received information about the fifth wolf . In order to do that, it was necessary to trick Jeon Mina .

‘Well, that was just water so don’t blame me . ’

Tae-hyuk shrugged .

The Bluff Poker table had a bunch of syringes to draw blood . He had taken one, filled it up with water, and injected it in Mina . Then he triggered the Counterfeit skill . It made her feel like the drug had turned her skin black . Moreover, the duration of the Counterfeit skill was five minutes, so it would return to its original state .

Tae-hyuk took full advantage of this to deceive Mina . Thinking about it again, his acting was really plausible . Now she would try everything she could to meet him in a week .

“Then it is time for the Producer to call . ”

All of the participants had the 200 million won needed to clear the circus . It was something that Kim Joon-young would need to react to . The participants, who didn’t know what Tae-hyuk was plotting, were talking among themselves .

“Then we’ll become platinum members of the company now?”

“Of course! We cleared the Death Circus!”

“Ohhhh!”

They were purely delighted .

Tae-hyuk licked his lips .

The guests were still here, so there couldn’t be any nonsense . Anyway, they had achieved the goal in accordance to the rules of the Death Circus . But would 17 people really get the platinum membership card?

That Choi Sung-yeol?

At that time, an announcement was heard inside the Death Circus .

– Bravo! Congratulations on clearing the Death Circus! All of you will receive Tiwai International’s platinum membership certificate . Then please follow the guide outside . There will also be an award ceremony for Lee Cheol-su as the representative of the participants .

After the announcement ended, all of the participants threw their badges into the sky and cheered .

Only An Eun-jeong and Yoon Jong-hyun were watching Tae-hyuk .

A platinum member of Tiwai . It meant becoming part of those who tried to kill them . In addition, there were currently 15 platinum members in Tiwai . If they upgraded all 17 people, then it would double in an instant . If a person thought calmly, they would absolutely never receive the compensation . No, they might not even survive this place .

Tae-hyuk just spoke with a relaxed smile .

“They called . Don’t you have to go?”

In no time, dozens of men in black suits were surrounding the participants . Their waists were bulging, as if they were wearing something underneath .

“Then follow me . ”

A black suited man gestured to Tae-hyuk . The other participants stepped closer to Tae-hyuk with uneasy eyes . If they followed him then they could at least live . However, the men in black suits stopped the participants from walking forward .

“The other people, please wait here . We will bring Lee Cheol-su first . ”

Tae-hyuk looked back at the participants and followed the black suited man in silence . Producer Kim Joon-young would obviously be waiting for him .

The remaining An Eun-jeong muttered something .

“The exodus hasn’t ended yet? What…”

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“Oh my god, I never thought you would really clear the Death Circus . You showed me many great things today . ”

Kim Joon-young headed towards Tae-hyuk with a welcoming pose . The place that Tae-hyuk was guided to was the Producer’s office, furnished with a big monitor and luxurious furniture . He would watch the Death Circus using this monitor .

Kim Joon-young touched a chair and indicated for him to sit down .

“Then let’s get into the specifics . ”

Tae-hyuk sat down in the chair and Kim Joon-young opened his arms .

“Congratulations . With this, you have become a member of Tiwai International . ”

Tae-hyuk replied with an impatient look,

“I’m not one of the players . Aren’t you tired? Won’t you cut to the chase?”

Kim Joon-young looked at Cheol-su with an expression of interest .

“Haha . Indeed, I know it all . Personally, I think that you are a mysterious expert brought by one of the guests . ”

“It is something similar . ”

“Indeed! Then I will be blunt . I would like to scout you . I will try to match your conditions as much as possible . If you become the head of the wolves, then I’m sure the Death Circus will become the best show in history . ”

He thought that Tae-hyuk’s actions in the Death Circus were to show off his skills .

“So how much money can you give me?”

“Haha . Please wait a moment . ”

Kim Joon-young took out a tablet PC and showed a neatly organized table . It was a contract stating the terms and conditions .

Scamming and ruining one person was worth 20 million won, while a frontal match was 30 million won . And if he created a show like this one, then he would get 200 million in incentives .

Tae-hyuk pushed away the contract and said .

“I will only appear twice . Additionally, if I kill more than 10 people then the payout is doubled . ”

Kim Joon-young’s fingers trembled .

“Cough . Double?”

“Yes . ”

Kim Joon-young briefly thought about it, but he realized the value of the man in front of him .

“I understand . Then let’s sign a formal contract . ”

Tae-hyuk raised his hand as Kim Joon-young was about to hand him the contract .

“Wait . Before that, I want to say hello to the audience as the main character of the Death Circus . If I’m lucky, then can’t I get tips?”

Kim Joon-young nodded .

“I wanted to ask you that . Everyone wants to meet you . ”

“This… Today I made a lot of money . That reminds me, what about the other participants? Surely you won’t give all of them a platinum membership card . ”

Kim Joon-young’s eyes shone . He asked, so naturally the answer was obvious .

“Of course, 20 drums will be dumped off the coast tomorrow . ”

“Haha, indeed! You truly are a bad person . ”

“Thank you for the compliment . Then let’s go greet the guests . ”

Kim Joon-young completely believed in Tae-hyuk .

His gait, his gestures, his expression, and especially, his tone . Everything about Tae-hyuk showed that he was the best criminal around .

However, it was all just acting . Tae-hyuk followed behind Kim Joon-young and confirmed the message from Moonlight Flower .

–Everything is ready .

Tae-hyuk smiled widely .

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There was an uproar as Tae-hyuk entered the ballroom . It felt like he had become a Hollywood star .

“Ohh! You are the main character of the Death Circus right now!”

“Great skills!”

“Yes! Truly a wolf candidate . ”

“Wah . I am already looking forward to your next stage!”

Tae-hyuk entered and greeted them . Applause rang out here and there .

“Hello . I am Lee Cheol-su . ”

People gathered around him . They were holding something in their hands .

“Today’s performance was so good . This is a tip . ”

It was a 10 million won check .

“This is a platinum card . You can use up to 100 million freely . Have this glass of wine as well . ”

In an instant, Tae-hyuk’s hands became heavy with gifts .

“Thank you . By the way, I have something I personally want to say to you . ”

He caught the attention of the masked people . Were the tips too burdensome?

As Tae-hyuk gestured, the woman in the butterfly mask came out from among the masked people with a bunch of documents .

“Noona . Thank you . I will definitely pay this back . ”

“Bah . You didn’t keep your promise from before . Still, it was fun . ”

As the two people conversed, the lion mask and opera mask came forward .

The lion mask said .

“…As expected, you know this person!”

The opera mask said .

“That’s right…”

Tae-hyuk took the bundle of documents and skimmed through it .

Then he said,

“Wah . The one wearing the lion mask . Aren’t you Sung Won-jin, the chairman of the Tae-sung Group? You have a hobby like this . Ah, then the opera mask, you are the daughter of the president of Taesung Group? I thought you were married . An affair like this…”

Tae-hyuk started to slowly reveal the identity of the masked people . The inside of the room became frenzied .

“W-What is this? Fuck, block his mouth right now!”

“Aaaaack!”

“What is this bastard doing?”

Tae-hyuk smiled and raised a hand as if to block the masked people rushing towards him .

“Stop moving! If you don’t want to die then stay still . ”

“Crazy bastard . Are you pranking us right now? President Kim . Send that bastard out right now!”

“Yes!”

Kim Joon-young was furious .

He had been feeling good about finding a worthy wolf after a long time . The Death Circus would flourish with him as a wolf, but now everything was messed up .

Lee Cheol-su was revealing the identity of the guests . Now they wouldn’t come to see his show again . Kim Joon-young thought about how he could painfully kill Cheol-su and called out to the suited men waiting outside .

The men armed with guns approached .

“What? Stay still if we don’t want to die? Let’s talk after there are a few more holes in your body . Shoot him!”

Then Tae-hyuk took off his coat . Dozens of primed explosives, dynamite, could be seen around his body .

“Huh? Didn’t I say to stop moving?”

“Aaaack!” It’s a bomb!”

Everyone in the room screamed .