Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan

Become Overpowered CEO of Hero Clan – 004

On a warm afternoon bathed in gentle sunlight, under the oval aluminum roof, people gathered in groups of three or five, chatting away, gradually filling the empty seats. The atmosphere was imbued with soft classical background music, creating an air of elegance. With tidy attire and intellectual smiles, the attendees showed mutual respect to each other.

They were all here to celebrate the publication event of Congressman Jeong Gil-sang. The expected number of participants was 500, including 30 well-known figures from the political and business field. As I watched the participants entering the art hall, I realized that the scale of the event was larger than I had anticipated.

‘Calm down, stay composed. You did well during the meeting earlier.’

This was a world where villains and monsters roamed. Therefore, to host an event or a rally with a certain number of attendees, one had to hire heroes as security agents. This was to prevent human casualties and property damage when monsters erupted from spatial rifts in crowded areas. Well, we were also hired for that reason. The organizers ensured their safety, and we earned money—win-win.

Half reluctantly, I had to put on a show like a celebrity, including acting as a hostess. However…..

“Oh my! Seo Eun-ha, truly Seo Eun-ha. You look so gorgeous~ Hoho.”

What was somewhat fortunate was that, thanks to the hierarchy within the Harmony Clan, seo Eun-ha, who held the highest public rating and brand value, was attracting a lot of attention.

“Oh no, you are much more beautiful~”

She dealt with middle-aged women with skill and grace. When I first saw Seo Eun-ha, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Witnessing the game character I had nurtured come to life and move in reality was… an experience even more exhilarating than I had imagined.

“Hoho! How can someone be so good-looking and talented? And your grandfather is doing well, right?”

“Of course~ I’m so healthy that it’s not even fair.”

Even if she was a rookie, was she truly a professional? For the past 30 minutes, seo Eun-ha had maintained that smile.

‘Was she trying to charm me?’

Hero Seo Eun-ha, who brought up the issue of unpaid settlements for our affiliate heroes and reported it, used her influence. She once shattered the leader of DRR, fought fiercely against the lord of Legion, and defeated seemingly invincible cosmic beings during my 20s. She was the character I spent those years with.

For someone else, it might have just been a game, but for me, clan of Heroes was my life. It constantly boosted my self-esteem, which had little significance otherwise.

‘Her stats must be at the initial stage.’

In my main account, I had awakened 1st and 2nd Tier Awakenings in 10 out of 100 successful awakenings… Now, the stats of the hero Seo Eun-ha in front of me were shockingly low.

[Information Window]

▶ Name: Seo Eun-ha

▶ Level: 40

▶ Talent: Sacrifice

▶ Rating: ★

▶ Affection: -75

▶ Stress: 83%

▶ Reputation: B-grade

▶ Abnormal Conditions: [Complaining]

[Obsessive]

[Self-Sacrificing]

The overview of Seo Eun-ha’s stats was displayed in front of me. The information window appeared when I glanced at her for a moment. I was astounded the first time I saw this.

‘Was I insane?’ Ignoring the fact that her rating enhancement and equipment were absent, her affection and stress levels were the worst. Both -75 in affection and 83% in stress. Even if I started raging and spouting nonsense about contract termination, it wouldn’t be surprising. She must have been accumulating small grievances, which eventually led to her breaking point.

‘Impressive.’

Despite being affected by the [Complaining] and [Obsessive] abnormal conditions, seo Eun-ha was engaging with citizens while wearing a smiling face. Some mothers were genuine fans, while others were trying to win her favor due to her elite background.

For various reasons, it seemed like there were at least 100 fans who had interacted with her so far. Of course, not just her, but the other members of the team were also quite popular.

“Hey, hwang Man-deuk, the hero. Seeing you in person, your presence is overwhelming, isn’t it? Hehehe.”

“You flatter me!”

“How about sharing your daily routine? Hehehe.”

Hwang Man-deuk, the main tank and mental anchor of the team, was popular among fathers who exuded heroic energy.

“You’ve been through a lot, right? Last time, that… thing, where was it? Near the Han River bridge, I think… Anyway, from that performance, you were amazing! I became a huge fan of you, Mr. Seong.”

“Ah, you were near there back then?! I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. But, you know, even if you want to watch, you should quickly evacuate outside the disaster zone to ensure the safety of your family and relatives and…”

Gil-seong, a precious main damage dealer who would unleash the most powerful attacks once awakened, received the adoration of mothers with her charming and empathetic nature.

“Our amazing hero, what’s your name?”

“… Su…yo…”

“Huh? What did you say?”

“Ye, Yeo Jin-soo!”

Among the first squad that was dispatched today, Jin-soo, who was notably younger than the rest, was struggling due to her inherent shyness. Well, that’s her unique personality.

In general, it seemed like she was providing fan service skillfully.

‘Seeing this in reality gives a different feeling.’

While the heroes who were here for event security might find this situation baffling, this was the hero culture of the Clan of Heroes world.

Heroes were stars of the masses, entertainers for all, and both the sword and shield protecting the citizens.

‘The concept is unique, indeed.’

It happened six years ago. A prominent domestic game company, tomato Games, combined the gameplay of a famous overseas visual novel with the superhero theme and blended in Korean idol culture to create an innovative mobile strategy RPG game called “Clan of Heroes.”

Handsome and attractive heroes participated in television programs, which was one of the reasons.

In short, it could be seen as a world where idols with powerful superhuman abilities awaken and protect the world. Experiencing the real-life activities of heroes for the first time…

‘Even with background knowledge, I can’t help losing the charm.’

Just standing in place, performing missions and such, was a torture. A few married women even called themselves fans and came and went.

“We understand Isaac’s feelings. When you’re dealing with important matters, mistakes can happen sometimes, right? Hehe, so don’t worry too much. Everything will get better soon, right?”

“If you need help, feel free to talk to us. Here’s my contact information (wink).”

Their eyes were filled with desire, and they even attempted to initiate skinship subtly.

Thankfully, this place needed to maintain its dignity, so they didn’t attempt a kiss on my cheek. Currently, I’m using the pretext of guarding the congressman to slip out of the crowd and enjoy the situation.

If I had continued this pseudo-fan meeting for a few more minutes, I would have been overwhelmed with stress and exploded.

Tap.

After exchanging words with the congressman, I pretended to be vigilant and adjusted my weight.

By doing so, people stopped approaching. If it seemed like the heroes were working, people would keep their distance so as not to disturb.

It could be considered an advanced fan culture.

Time passed, heading towards 2 o’clock on the dot. As the lively atmosphere settled down and the book launch event was about to start in earnest, I continued to cautiously watch my surroundings.

While it was hard to say that a tragedy was about to unfold, this place was filled with vibrant energy and laughter.

Until now, I thought that today would pass peacefully.

Since it was extremely rare for villains or monsters to attack a scene guarded by heroes, according to the rumors.

Thump, thump.

“Hmm?”

However, when a middle-aged man with a dignified demeanor suddenly appeared and walked to the front row, the atmosphere shifted abruptly.

Beep.

[Information Window]

▶ Name: Nimble Mogrok

▶ Level: 52

▶ Affiliation: Villain

▶ Mutations: [Swift Movement Lv.3]

[Strength Enhancement Lv.3]

[Vitality Enhancement Lv.3]

▶ Skills: [Disguise]

[Strength]

[Release]

“This isn’t good.”

The information window appeared. Amidst the crowd, it was only visible to the middle-aged man. As I read down the holographic data, my previously relaxed mind started to race.

Thump, thump.

The man descended the stairs with an expressionless face and sat down as if it were natural. His seat number was A-11.

A page from the report that support team had modified and uploaded as part of the mission reflexively came to mind. The face was undoubtedly…

‘Hyesung Construction, cEO Kim Jin-seok.’

The CEO must have died or been kidnapped. The information window boldly identified him as a villain. There was no need to waste time confirming it.

‘I should trust the system.’

The villain had infiltrated disguised as a corporate executive, evidently with the intention to carry out a surprise attack. Whether his goal was to take the life of a congressman or massacre citizens, he must have meticulously planned it from inception to terror.

I took a deep breath and quietly activated the communication device.

“Just listen. Watch seat A-11, don’t let anything happen. Suspected dangerous individual. Relaying message. Watch seat A-11, suspected dangerous individual.”

He was situated prominently in the higher seats. If he realized his cover was blown, he could start slaughtering the citizens in plain view. He could initiate a hostage crisis as well. It would be best to get him away from the crowd as much as possible and ensure his isolation. If we clumsily tried to lure him to the lobby or the emergency stairwell, it would undoubtedly result in disaster. He had come to the event undercover, so he might appear composed on the surface, but internally, he would be filled with tension and vigilance.

‘There must be something.’

I felt there would be a device that could naturally draw out a specific person during the event.

Let’s examine the event schedule, starting from the book launch.

“Hmm.”

My brain felt like it had turned into a computer. Instead of enduring a headache as if my head was being burned white, my head struggled to track the optimal timing and pretext to drop the villain.

Beep.

My brain was overloaded to the point that tinnitus set in. Still, the charisma effect was remarkable. As I pondered for a moment, a strategy that was close to the answer came to mind.

“… A prize.”

Congressman Jeong Gil-sang must have wanted the book launch event to turn into a festive occasion, as he advertised a grand prize draw in the event pamphlet. It would be difficult for the disguised infiltrator to detect anything suspicious in this situation. It would also be hard for the infiltrator to refuse the prize like it wasn’t for him.

‘I can do it, no, I have to do it.’

I closed my eyes tightly and murmured as if casting a spell. My palms quickly became sweaty. My heart pounded like it was about to burst.

‘Don’t hesitate.’

Even if I was an ordinary person, our kids were heroes. We’re being paid to be here, so we might as well earn our keep.