Im also in the middle of an investigation, myself. There are no signs of outside intrusion into the server Yes. Ill explain in detail when I arrive. Geum Miyoung had to respond to each phone call that kept persistently coming even as she rode in the limousine. She hung up and clutched her throbbing head. Of course, as soon as she did that, her phone rang again three seconds later, but she was at her limit. She placed her phone into her inventory.

Who did this Profiles of people who could betray her in the company floated around her brain. Han Jung-eun? .No. Theyre definitely capable of this, but this isnt their modus operandi Then, Director Kim? Shes supposed to go to Singapore in a month, though

However, no matter how hard Geum Miyoung wracked her brain, she couldnt identify the culprit. Moreover, she couldnt even go to work because of the exhausting reporters that had swarmed from the baitthe scoopsthat had been spread around her.

Eventually, Geum Miyoung locked herself in the mansion while fending off the calls and complaints from customers who were essentially cursing and insulting her. However, she had been dragged out by this summons. She frantically expended all her stamina into deducing who had exposed all her scandals.

Because the inability to identify the culprit would end in her death, Geum Miyoung continued to think of profiles of various directors within the company and prepared answers to possible questions that may be asked.

First, Ill need to find a congressman who can pressure the prosecution Ill need to find someone with high authoritysomeone who can cut off any investigations

However, she couldnt continue her thoughts; her driver suddenly stomped on the brakes.

Screeeeech!

W-Whats going on?! Geum Miyoungs startled eyes opened wide. This had never happened in the two years since she had hired this chauffeur.

However, the driver didnt say anything; Geum Miyoung anxiously pressed the button to open the separating screen, which was usually raised.

What.?

There was no one in the drivers seat. Goosebumps raised all over her arms; she exited the car.

She dismounted onto a road in the middle of a tunnel, lit by orange lights. She stood on the lonely road, wary of her surroundings, but she couldnt sense any signs of life.

She lived in a mansion located quite far from the Hubs center, and this road was not often traveled. Geum Miyoung approached the drivers seat carefully and looked inside. Terrifyingly, except for the open door, there were no traces left behind.

Who is it? Geum Miyoung took out [Carmen], a weapon that she hadnt used in a long while, from her inventory.

To be frank, as a User who wasnt all that interested in dungeoneering or leveling, she had horrible fighting skills. However, she had commissioned [Carmen], a violin, paying a large sum of money to Master Blacksmith Lee Dojin; the weapon was Lee Dojins masterpiece when it comes to the Users safety.

Just holding [Carmen] brought stability to her mind and body; after all, having the violin on hand would create a shield that could resist magic that was class 6 or below; delusions and curses would have their efficiency reduced by 30 percent.

However, as soon as she took out her weapon, she heard a husky voice behind her. It would have been better for you to take out your phone instead.

Who are you! Geum Miyoung thought the sneering voice was somehow familiar, but no face came to mind. Nevertheless, from the moment she heard that voice, she trembled; it felt as if some ancient, buried memory was slowly awakening.

Geum Miyoung placed her chin on [Carmen]s chinrest to shake off the tension that squeezed her heart. And, when she raised the strings and fingerboard high

You forgot about me?

She heard someone whispering into her ear. Startled, Geum Miyoung failed her first scale and instead made a discordant squeaking sound.

Then, when she turned her head in the voices direction

[Graaaaaghhh!]

The Chaueffeur, complete with his head split in half, appeared and jumped at her.

[The Shield is activating.]

[Gragghhh!]

Boom! Thud!

Fortunately, due to [Carmen]s passive effect, the driver struggled to break through the translucent screen that appeared in front of Geum Miyoungs nose; however, she was already panicking.

W-What? She faltered before running away from the oncoming driver.

However, she couldnt run for long. While she frantically retreated, the lights in the tunnel slowly began to extinguish, one by one, starting from the lights closest to her exit route.

Poof Poof

Between the sounds of the fuses exploding and the shadow falling upon her, Geum Miyoung realized that someone was running towards her.

She was conflicted, stuck between the driver chasing her with its floundering body and an unidentified person, who was running at a fierce speed. But, she continued to place her faith in her violin.

Even if they run into me!

She clenched her teeth and tightened her grip on [Carmen].

However

[Rho-Aias]. The runner whispered and stretched one arm out; a shield shaped like an inverted triangle materialized on her arm. After witnessing the persons silhouette, Geum Miyoungs face paled. She instinctively tried to deny what she saw. N-No way! Impossible!

[Dash].

Bang!

[Carmen]s shield shattered to pieces in one blow. The shield did not stop there; it hit Geum Miyoung across the face. Geum Miyoung rolled across the floor, suffering terrible pain. Aaaack!

Do you remember me now?

Geum Miyoung opened her eyes wideunable to believe what she had seen despite vomiting blood from her nose and mouth. Her shock was greater than her pain. She shook her hands and head in denial, Nohnngh It cant be Ackk!

Her opponent slowly approached Geum Miyoung, who struggled and made great efforts to retreat. The accountant tried to push her body backwards with her hands, crawling along the floor, but the back of her head eventually met the cold wall of the tunnel.

HnnghHnrrk Cough Illuminated by the sole light remaining in the tunnel, Geum Miyoung met that persons eyes.

She thought she might be suffering from a terrible nightmare. Blood bubbles dribbling down from her mouth, she muttered in a frenzy, B-But she died

I-Impossible

However, as time passed, her pain served as a reminder that this wasnt a dream; she could not shake off the long arm that reached out to her. Geum Miyoung thought shed rather faint. So, she closed her eyes before the hand touched her body, but

Crrunnch!

Arrrrgh!

It seems you lack basic conversational manners. As soon as Geum Miyoung closed her eyes, Kim Olim drove her shield through Geum Miyoungs left index finger into the ground, amputating the accountants digit.

In extreme pain, Geum Miyoung opened her eyes and, in her writhing, hit the back of her head against the tunnel wall. However, when she saw Kim Olim raise the shield again, Geum Miyoung could only release a groan, no longer able to wriggle about. Her fear tamped down her pain.

However, that frozen moment lasted for just a few seconds. Geum Miyoung quickly crawled towards the Paladins feet, clutched onto her ankles, and begged, I-Its not me. Im not SomeoneSomeone else! I cantell you who did it! I was threatened! P-Please

Ill do anything if you spare me! Anything! Ill tell you everyone who was involved! Recalling Kim Olims gentle personality in the past, Geum Miyoung rubbed her blood-stained face on the Paladins boots. The accountant hoped that somehow she could make it through this ordeal.

However, Kim Olim didnt respond; the Paladin neither criticized nor questioned the accountant. Geum Miyoung looked up cautiously because she couldnt comprehend what that extended silence meant.

After meeting the Paladins gaze face-on, though, she couldnt move one inch.

Kim Olim looked down at Geum Miyoung as if some bothersome trash had been dumped on her foot. The look in her eyesthe way she regarded the accountant as something worthless or the way in which the Paladin looked vaguely curious at how far the accountant would go to beg for her lifeshattered Geum Miyoungs shallow hopes.

Youre going to die, Geum Miyoung. Maintaining eye contact, Kim Olim declared, as if this were a foregone conclusion.

Geum Miyoung felt as if her hands and feet froze.

However, Kim Olim did not end there, However, if you answer my questions docilely, Ill give you a quick death.

Thats the only mercy you can hope for.

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TL: Omg, as a violinist, I want a kickass violin weapon.

Also, Kim Olim~ Shes 100% boss lady. I got shivers at the end >.<