Next Level

EP 7.

As soon as I opened the door, the waft of cigarette smoke and the smell of cigarettes made me close my eyes without realizing it. I must have smoked so much that the pungent smell made me cough.

Thump-

You're over there.

Cough... Huh...?

Jeon Jungkook, who hadn't said a word until we got here, shoved me aside and spoke. I was so dazed I couldn't even think of a response, and I pressed myself against the smokeless wall. Only then did I feel like I could breathe a little easier.

...for a moment.

By the way, what about the four...?

The four people who were supposed to come in earlier are nowhere to be seen. Have they already infiltrated...?

"fizzle-"

Ugh...!!! Ugh!!

Shh, it's me.

If you peek at it like that, you'll get caught, right?

Kim Taehyung grabbed me from behind, covering my mouth as I was peeking into the office. For a moment, my heart skipped a beat.

Woof..!! Eubbub!!!

Speak quietly.

With those words, Kim Taehyung released the hand covering my mouth. At that moment, I struggled and fell to the floor, looking quite comical. My face flushed, and I became even more angry, needlessly irritated. Of course, I kept my voice low.

I was surprised...!!! I thought you were going to kidnap me!!

Just looking at the office staff, there are probably about fifteen people. If we get caught, we'll be in more danger.

The people who entered are not easy people, so just watch quietly.

...

The fact that he can smile so calmly even in this situation... does that mean he has a corner of him that believes in him?

Meanwhile, four people quickly entered the office.

Inside the office, men with rough, rough faces were smoking cigarettes and sitting haphazardly on chairs, desks, and other objects. It definitely didn't look like a normal lending office.

"What? Who is it?"

A man with a tattoo of a dragon all over his arm glared at the four of them and opened his mouth. With every word, a puff of cigarette smoke billowed out, making me want to give up my sense of smell.

I came here because they said they'd lend me money. I saw this flyer.

"...Huh~?"

...Why, is there a problem?

The man looked Seokjin up and down as if he was dumbfounded, then said with a laugh that was either a hollow laugh or something else.

"Hey, don't you see this? It says only women can borrow."

yes?

"Oh, right, are your eyes swollen? Men don't get loans."

"Don't bother me and just get out of here."

...Wow...

...

While Seokjin was arguing with the men, Namjoon filmed all the CCTV footage in the office and sent it to Hoseok. Fortunately, the people who were focused on Seokjin didn't see Namjoon.

And Seokjin, too, was practically swaying them with his eloquence. Jimin and Yoongi simply watched them, biding their time.

Just leave it to me and I'll double your reward, right?

"Haha... JjiX, how can I believe what you say? What? Double? Even a passing dog would laugh."

I guess you don't know me well?

"Yeah, I don't know. Who are you? Before I hit you, either get out or introduce yourself."

...What is that guy trying to do?

I don't know. I guess I have an idea.

Jimin and Yoongi whispered quietly behind Seokjin. Of course, that was because Seokjin hadn't made any plans or explanations about what he would do to the three of them.

If you keep doing that, you won't lose your pint, right...?

Chijik- Chijijik-

"Ah, can you all hear me?"

There was a brief buzzing sound from the wireless earphones I was secretly wearing, and then Hoseok's voice flowed out.

"If you look inside the office, there's a desk in the center, and next to it, at 3 o'clock, there's a bookshelf and a curtain, right? Behind that curtain, you can see what looks like a door handle."

"It's very worn and covered, so it doesn't seem like a very dignified place. Please check it out. Be careful when you go in."

Okay. Any other info?

"I don't know much about it other than that it's a very old room. Anyway, just take a look at that room. We'll go in when the time comes."

Okay, I got it.

"Why are you babbling like a rat? Just do it!!"

The man seemed to notice Namjoon, who was quietly talking to Hoseok, and glared at Namjoon, raising his hand and making a motion to hit him.

Then, Yoon-ki and Seok-jin, who were in front of him, hastily blocked his path, and Seok-jin resumed his non-conversational conversation, slyly. This time, he didn't just speak; he moved his long legs, slowly glancing around the office.

...for a moment,

That guy... No way...!!

Wow, the office is spacious. There's a lot of stuff... and a lot of furniture...

...There are also hidden spaces like this?

Squeak-

Bro!! No!!!

When Jimin reached out his hand to Seokjin, who was moving away in a hurry, it was already too late.

Seokjin's hand was already turning the doorknob behind the curtain that Hoseok had pointed out, opening the door.

"Hey, hey!!! Get that son of a bitch!!!!"

what...!!

hey!!

Kim Taehyung grabbed my wrist as I tried to get up and made me sit back down. When on earth is Jiwon going to come? Why am I supposed to keep waiting...?!

Shouldn't we be going to support them?! There are way more people there than us...!!!

...still. Just wait.

What are you talking about!!! If you keep doing that you'll die...!!

Shh, it's safer if we stay still. If we crowd together, we'll get more tired.

still!!!

...under...

Kim Taehyung let out a small sigh and continued speaking in a frustrated tone. This time, when his face was thrust in, he felt slightly uncomfortable. Nevertheless, he blinked his already large eyes and spoke in a low voice.

What did you hear from what I said earlier?

what...?

What was the reason Seokjin-hyung was able to survive in the organization, not because he had connections?

I told you John X was the best.

...

"That guy is strong."

"Maybe the best of us all."

Pfft-!! Pfft-!!!

"Kuaaaah...!!!"

after...

In an instant, Seokjin sent the rushing men flying with just a few kicks. Yet, he himself remained unscathed.

After sighing softly, he began to look closely at the hidden room he had not been able to see properly.

Hey...

These guys were crazy, huh?