The Returner

3. Stop running (3)

“Shit, they work for their own country, but you can't talk like that. ”

“I work for a country that doesn't work for a country. I'm working for the money. ”

“Are soldiers and firemen not paid to work? It's the same thing with the money. ”

Choi Chang-hyuk was more excited than necessary.

“You know, it's true that they've been treated special ever since they were born. What am I? Residence? I don't like that either. Why would there be a land where only the powered can live? ”

George stared at Choe Chang-hyuk and said.

“That's because we have a lot of problems living together. The first reason it happened was because the average people who lived with abilities were nervous. ”

“Then why don't you just get me an apartment and a nice, expensive neighborhood in Seoul? I thought it was some kind of Miami. ”

“... because it's worth investing in. ”

“Ahoy.”

Choi Chang-hyuk said with a bitter face.

“You're right, I'm half out. That's why. But look at all these guys. ”

“Why me? ”

Choi Mi fixes her face as if she were suddenly attracted to herself.

“Look at her. Going to a good college after 12 years of struggling to die, and she's barely graduating, so how much would she make if she went into a big business? ”

“ ……. ”

“Sixteen years of studying to die and making thousands of dollars, and all of a sudden, they drop out of power without doing anything, and they make billions of dollars. So you don't deserve a fever? ”

“It's all luck. ”

“That's why I'm angry. If that ability is something that happens to a hard worker, I don't say it either. But that's not it. It's just the ability to wipe your feet and sleep one night. ”

“That's right."

There was a reason for Choi Chang-hyuk's words.

“So people get annoyed. At least he has a reason to make more money and make more money than I do. It's not because I worked hard in school. It's not because I invested a lot of money elsewhere. It's not because I was born with a birthmark. It's because I woke up one day and suddenly had the ability to fuck. ”

“Hmm.”

George sobs.

“But that doesn't make any difference to the athletes. They were born that way, weren't they? ”

I looked at George as if Choi Chang-hyuk was full of energy.

“Can't you play basketball? ”

“Huh?"

“Can't you play baseball? What about football?"

“Of course I can. ”

“I won't say anything if you're better at what I can do. But can you breathe fire? Who can squirt out a gathering, and you can squirt out a lighter complaint? ”

“... I can't. ”

“That's the problem. It's not about who's better or worse. It's a matter of opportunity. Opportunity is not equal. The last thing I want is to be Jordan no matter how hard I work, but at least there's a chance I can work hard to be a player like Jordan. You have a choice, and that's not the way a competent man does it. It's divided into abilities or not. Just because ordinary people try doesn't mean they can enjoy what they have together. ”

“Of course you do. ”

He still didn't acknowledge it.

“In reverse, they suddenly became capable. It's not what he wants. The moment you become capable, you have to fight monsters, regardless of your will. Have you thought about how stressful that would be? ”

“You pay me a lot of money. ”

“Will you pay for everything? I give you a lot of money, you go off to war with French foreign soldiers? ”

“Oh, that's a bit... ”

George lifts his voice.

“Yes. Powerful people don't live that easy. And if you think you have the privilege of being able to blame the government for giving you that privilege, why blame the tough ones? ”

Choi Choi Mi smiled as she looked at George.

“Are you a good talker? ”

“Huh?"

“Chang Hyuk wouldn't have been so bold in front of me in the past, but you seem different. ”

“Oh, no. ”

George shakes his head in a bewilderment.

“So what do you do these days? ”

“Huh?"

“It doesn't look like you're going to college, and you're going to do something about it. ”

“Me?”

“Then who do you think I'm asking? ”

When George looks around in a panic, Choi Hyuk rolls his mouth.

“Usually when you see people with abilities like that, do they have abilities in their family or do they have abilities? ”

“ ……. ”

“Right? Is it you or your family? Answer me."

George sighs and opens his mouth.

“It's me.”

“Huh?"

The best smile was subtle.

“Of course. Somehow he vomited. So, how much does our talented man make? ”

George looks around quietly.

A little while ago, I had a kind look at him, but I felt that feeling was gone.

“When did you become a power? ”

George hesitated in response to Choi Chang-hyuk's question.

“It's been a year. ”

“Oh, really? ”

Choi Chang-hyuk asked.

“Well, that sounds like a lot of fun. Do you have that kind of privilege? ”

“I said no.”

George sighed and replied.

“You know I was preparing for law school. But do you really think it would be good if one day it suddenly appeared and suddenly stood up to monsters? I came to a good university because I studied to die for 12 years, and I wanted to do something about it, and suddenly I'm working because I can't resist the Special Ability Act and I'm forced to work for KSF. ”

“Hmm?"

“Everyone has a dilemma. One day, all of a sudden, you're going to have to fight monsters and live with them, and you're going to be happy to accept that? ”

“I feel like I'm going to be upset. ”

“It's because I've never been there. How many things you wouldn't have to do if you were capable. ”

“You sound full. ”

Choi Mi opened her mouth as if she was annoyed.

“Is that what you want to do while enjoying yourself? Do you think people who last live at the company do whatever they want to do? But you have money so you can do whatever you want when you don't have to. ”

Choi Chang-hyuk nodded.

“You're right. ”

“That's not necessarily the case? ”

“So when the Talent Special Act is gone, can you go back to college and do what you were supposed to do? ”

George hesitated without answering straight away.

Seeing that scene, Choi Mimi smiled deeply.

“Dream? That's a good word. But how many people live like dreams in Korea? Everyone wants to live like that, but they can't. Don't talk to me like you've been dreaming something special. You know what I'm saying? ”

There was a day in the best voice.

“Some people don't make half the money you make after years of studying and specs, and some people just make it easy with one skill and no effort. Isn't that right?”

“Yes, you're right. ”

Not all of what Choi Mi said was admissible, but I didn't want to wake up in a place like this.

“So, is this the best groupie in the business? ”

It was a word for pride.

“They say Taichuk makes a lot of money in his business, but he's worth more than a herd. ”

“Hey, stop talking about making money. This isn't some 40-something reunion, and we're already talking about money? The placenta's a college student anyway, so what's the money for? That's another 10 years to go. ”

“Not really.”

I started to drink a little to blow off the awkward atmosphere.

“Then why isn't Ji-hyuk coming? ”

“Well?”

“Hey, Chang Hyuk. ”

“Huh?"

“Has Ji-hyuk changed so much as before? ”

“Mmmm... ”

Choi Chang-hyuk seemed to be thinking and opened his mouth.

“Well, I don't know what changed, but it certainly felt more communicative than before. ”

“Speak plainly? ”

“Before, Lee Hyuk didn't care what others said. I don't care what others do. ”

“I did. He was a lone bully. ”

“He did, but this time he showed interest in his own people, and I didn't expect him to recognize me. I didn't think he'd talk to me, even if he did. ”

George nods.

“People change. ”

“I thought Lee Hyuk wouldn't change. Seeing her change made me realize we're getting old. ”

“It's worth it. ”

“Then can I be less nervous? ”

A wacky smile spread.

“Then, how much does Ji-hyuk earn? Do I have to think about how much money I'm earning? ”

George picked it up and replied.

“It's been a year, so I can't make much. ”

“But isn't Ji-hyuk the first year too? You just got back from the disappearance. ”

“Ji-hyuk is not like me even in the first year. It's different from being a part of it. ”

“Huh?"

He looked around and said,

“I'm from KSF, and Ji-hyuk is from NDF. The NDF is all different from the salary. In the army, they're rangers, and I'm an earthling. I've heard there's a huge difference in how much money you make. ”

“Really?"

“... And I heard that Ji-hyuk is special to the NDF, but I don't know, he'll earn a few billion chewing gum. ”

“Wow!"

The best eyes sparkled.

“Really?"

“Would I lie about that? He's famous for his hard work, so he treats him really well. But the support rate is very low. There's a lot of perception of danger. ”

“By the way, Ji-hyuk makes that much money. ”

“Don't you know?”

“What?”

“There is no one in Korea who does not know the name Lee Hyuk. ”

“Is that it? ”

“I wonder why you guys didn't know about Ji-hyuk. Even though they are ordinary people, how can Ji-hyuk not know his name? ”

“We don't know each and every one of our abilities. ”

“Don't you know? Flame location?”

“It's Seo Ah-young. Of course I know. He's the most talented man in my country. ”

“Ji-hyuk is better than Seo Ah-young. ”

“Really?"

“Have you been deceived? ”

Everyone was surprised.

Seo Ah-young from Flame Position was a recognizable person in Korea and around the world. By the way, by better than Seo Ah-young, it means the best power in Korea.

At that time, the door opens and one man pushes his head out.

“Hello?"