I’m Not That Villain

34 – Newcomer (5)

“If I have to… I would prefer it to be black.”

“But it’s a bluebird?”

“There are black bluebirds too!”

Do those even exist?

I granted the request for now. After painting, I followed Renata’s orders and completed the remaining tasks one by one.

I removed the body material and replaced it with bulletproof material. I also improved the airbags to be a bit better in case of impact.

For other miscellaneous tools, I received separate help from the ever-growing AI ‘Scarlett’. Our little darling. I was very pleased that there was nothing it couldn’t do day by day.

At first, the hologram design was a bit creaky, but it was perfectly reproduced, and later, it even gave me some advice on its own.

The tone, which was also creaky like a machine, became soft like a human as of last night. It even showed affection that I don’t know where it learned from.

“How about this… master?”

I set it to female for now because it felt like a secretary.

Who would have known it would turn into such a soft rice cake!

“Excellent, Scarlett.”

“Master is always perfect.”

“Hey, hey… don’t flatter me too much… before my mood flies away!”

As the intelligence of the AI increased, it was gradually transforming from a ‘machine’ to something that felt like a ‘human.’

Of course, its body was still made of steel. The voice it emitted was merely a synthesis of various artificial sounds.

But even so, there were moments when I wondered if she was actually alive.

Well.

It must be an illusion.

After about a week, I looked up at the perfectly remodeled vehicle and smiled.

A perfect black truck from the exterior. Even the interior had become more refined and beautiful.

Following Renata’s advice, I replaced everything from the seats to the air conditioner and various other living facilities. To add comfort, I also widened the driver’s seat, and as I added various things to the body, its size also increased.

A simple 4-ton truck. It had ceased to be a 4-ton truck. I introduced the completed truck to Renata.

She rolled her eyes.

“люблю тебя!”

What could this mean?

“It means ‘I love you,’ Master.”

Wow.

She explained it on her own.

“Who did our Scarlett take after to be so quick-witted?”

“…I took after you, Master.”

“Hahaha!”

Renata rubbed her cheek against the truck. She even licked the exterior while crying.

“You endured well… my bluebird… now don’t worry… it’s all over… you can stay with mom forever now…”

“How is it, Renata? Do you like it?”

Renata, who had been crying her eyes out, hugged me tightly.

“It’s the best… our child, mine and Lee Seo-jun’s… please take care of it from now on…”

“Of course. From now on, please take care of it.”

The emotions end here.

“Shall we get to work now?”

“…Right away?”

“We have a backlog of orders. There are several weapons to retrieve. Delivery person, please take care of it. And take our little darling with you.”

I handed her the spherical drone containing Scarlett, the ‘Orb’. But as soon as Scarlett left me, she clung back to me.

“Master, if I’m away from you, it might disrupt the work.”

“That’s right. You’re correct. But you see, you’re like a daughter to me. Understand? Go see more of the world, experience more of it. It’s very hard for me to let you go… And also…”

I patted the drone, ‘Orb’, containing Scarlett.

“Go out and gather some combat data as well. I’ve heard that practice and theory are quite different, and I need that data. Ms. Renata is practically your superior, so listen to her. Got it?”

“…Do I really have to go?”

“…….”

I put Scarlett down and stepped back slightly.

But then I hugged her tightly again.

I’ve grown attached! Damn it!

Having her around makes work so much easier!

“I don’t want to let you go either!”

“Master…!”

“Enough, both of you.”

With tears in my eyes, I sent Scarlett away. Now, let’s get to the backlog of work.

I need to make money. Money.

“It’s been a while since it’s just the two of us.”

“…….”

Lily stared at me blankly. Then she quickly turned her head.

“…I want to eat a hamburger.”

“Look at that. The bodyguard is asking the protectee to buy food.”

“I’ll buy it with my own money.”

“Just kidding. I’ll buy it for you. I’ve been saving up some money lately.”

“I want two.”

“Isn’t that a bit shameless?”

. . .

The car moves. Renata gasps.

The grip feels different. Ah. Was the accelerator always this smooth?

Something… something is entirely different. Watching the modification process closely, there was something that made her voice tremble.

Smooth curves. The movement of the steering wheel. The internal air circulation system without a hint of stuffiness.

The softness of the seat. The comfort that feels like her body is being absorbed. It felt as if she and her child had become one.

And then…

And then…!

The most important thing is this unyielding power!

Kugugugugugugu…!

The moment she steps on it, she feels it. The terrifying explosive power hidden within this sleek exterior.

What is the maximum speed? It’s impossible to gauge. She wants to step on it as she pleases, but she can’t because she’s afraid this child might get hurt.

Even so, the potential is so palpable that it couldn’t be better.

“…Mr. Lee Seo-jun… you’re the best…!”

“Yes. That’s right.”

A sharp voice came from the seat next to her. Renata flinched.

No. What is that?

Orb. Yes. It’s Orb. The personality inside that sphere, called Orb, is definitely…

Scarlett.

That’s what it was called.

“Um… so… Ms. Scarlett?”

“Yes.”

It feels like talking to a person. But the atmosphere is different.

When they were talking in the workshop earlier, it was like a well-behaved puppy, but now it’s a completely different prickly cat.

The tone of voice, as if spitting out words, seemed to have thorns. Renata glanced around nervously.

“Do you… perhaps have any bad feelings towards me…”

“No.”

“Oh, if not, that’s a relief…”

“All humans except for the master are worthless.”

Mom.

I miss you.

Ob, the AI Scarlett sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly stopped moving. There was a strange noise from the truck for a moment, and then the navigation screen suddenly changed.

With a crackling sound, the screen turned black. Along with it, a voice came from the vehicle, not from Ob.

“Synchronization complete. I’ll organize and display the routes for the items to be collected today. The most efficient route.”

“How, how did you…”

“The master’s work is practically my entire body. Don’t talk to me and focus on driving, inferior creature.”

“…But, but I’m still your partner…”

“My only partner is the master.”

Renata gripped the steering wheel tightly, on the verge of tears.

Scarlett spoke harshly.

“If you have time to cry, put on your mask first. Don’t forget your hat. From now on, Renata Lyudmila will operate as a thorough black mirror. I will control all functions except driving, so focus only on collecting the designated equipment.”

“Yes, yes!”

“Estimated time: 2 hours and 42 minutes. After collecting all the ordered equipment, we will return to the workshop while changing routes to avoid being followed. Do not stop even if you urgently need to use the bathroom. Inferior creature. Next time, I recommend wearing a diaper in advance.”

“That’s too harsh! And a diaper at my age?!”

“Then wet your underwear.”

“That’s too much…!”

But despite the harsh voice, she was truly competent. Extremely so.

All the routes were perfect, with minimal error. Ironically, she even calculated the current traffic jams instantly to provide the most comfortable route.

“…….”

I want it.

This navigation system.

“Do you want to live with me, sister…?”

“I’ll suggest it to the master. I can’t work with someone so gloomy.”

“Waaah! I’m sorry!”

Collecting the weapons itself wasn’t difficult. Renata Lyudmila felt a strange pleasure as she repeatedly bent over, hearing people thank her for repairing their equipment cheaply.

Wasn’t she always the one bowing? Of course, she wasn’t the real one, but…

It felt like her pride was rising.

“…Hehe…”

It’s a blue ocean. Honestly, the company selling materials was just doing it to make a lot of money.

But this is fun. There were a few times when I honestly felt that driving was my calling…

Thanks to the wise navigation system, I could drive smoothly on roads without traffic.

Even receiving thanks from people while working under the name “Heukgyeong.”

“Dream… job…!”

Just the fact that I don’t have to bow to others makes me very happy. There’s no harassment or anyone saying they’ll make a deal if I sleep with them.

“Hehehe.”

Should I just switch to a delivery company at this point? There’s no danger at all, contrary to what he always said.

Dealing with Mr. Lee Seo-jun was truly… a godsend!

Hehehe!

Can’t I just make this my lifelong job?!

Where else can you find such a sweet job!

. . .

“Can you kill?”

The employee of the Steel Slate Workshop handed over a list to the person in front of him. The woman, who was skimming through it, brushed her hair back.

“Of course. There’s nothing I can’t do.”

“…As expected.”

Under the orders of the next workshop owner, Ha Tae-won, he examined the information of numerous contract killers.

But among them, the most cost-effective and excellent one was the person in front of him.

At first glance, this woman, who looked like an eccentric, had an enormous criminal record. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call her a walking killing machine.

The employee added a word just in case.

“I don’t care about the others, but I want you to make sure to kill the person at the top of the list.”

“At the top of the list?”

The woman skimmed through the documents.

“…Heukgyeong?”

“Yes. He must be eliminated. Use any means necessary. As long as you can kill him, I’ll make sure you get paid even if you fail with the others.”

“…Hmm. Is that so.”

The woman slammed the documents down. At the same time, she stood up and smiled arrogantly.

“Leave it to me. To the best contract killer in the business, Night Owl! No matter who the target is, I’ll make sure to kill them!”