A ghost story…you say?

Me?

Why?

Park Yeon-jung could not rationally accept the current situation.

But.

If, as Section Chief Choi Kang-in said, I have been seen as a ghost story to them until now.

All those strange behaviors fit perfectly.

At the time of the first meeting with Team R.

The way they ran away as if fleeing when they saw me.

The way they held up their items towards me when I approached.

Even Choi Kang-in’s recent behavior of stepping back every time I spoke.

As if the last puzzle piece was put in place. All the question marks that had been there until now are telling me.

That I really. …Do I look like a ghost story?

Really?

Why, for goodness’ sake?

Why was I being seen as a ghost story to them?

The moment when it seemed like I wouldn’t be able to find an answer right away.

For some reason, an explanation of an item flashed through my mind.

I touched the frame of the glasses I was wearing on my face.

/Item List

Top Student Glasses.

(Perfect for cramming friends.)

The wearer of the glasses can remember everything they have seen before for the rest of their lives. (Only when worn)

High obsession with academics. Never swayed by other temptations.

When used: Causes severe headaches/Loss of interpersonal relationships.

*Don’t worry if your relationships with others become awkward. They are not the only friends.

Loss of. Interpersonal relationships?

…Was that you?

Did the meaning of loss of interpersonal relationships.

‘Mean that, damn it.’

I never thought that wearing glasses would have a hidden function that would make the user look like a ghost story.

This is, totally messed up.

But, it’s a problem that can be solved just by taking off the glasses.

The moment Park Yeon-jung grabbed the frame of the glasses and tried to slowly take them off.

Scream!

A sudden scream from the opposite side.

“What’s going on!”

Choi Kang-in immediately turned around and looked for the source of the scream.

“Section Chief! This man seems to have suffered significant mental damage!”

Scream!

“Ge, get away…get away, get away, get away. Get away!!”

A man suddenly grabbing his head and screaming in pain.

Team R thought that the man had been exposed to mental damage for a long time and showed an appearance of trying to temporarily subdue him. Choi Kang-in also didn’t seem to stop it.

It’s the agency’s usual procedure.

‘…No.’

“

A short tremor.

And that short tremor soon.

It led to a man’s shout.

“Get away from that man right now!”

“What are you…………”

Park Yeon-jung’s shout was loud enough to ring in the ears of everyone gathered here.

But.

The weight of his words was clearly different from Choi Kang-in’s words.

Because Park Yeon-jung is currently seen as a ghost story to everyone, including Choi Kang-in.

The only person who reacted to that shout was Choi Kang-in, and Choi Kang-in belatedly came to his senses and shouted, but.

“Team R!! Get away from that civilian right now!”

“Yes?”

It was already too late.

Bulge!

The man’s body began to swell as if reminiscent of a balloon.

And the body that was swelling soon.

Pop!

It exploded.

The human balloon that reached its limit exploded.

Human balloon remnants scattered in all directions.

“Aaaah!”

People screaming, covered in blood.

“It’s hot! It’s hot!!!”

“Help me! Help….!”

But people’s panic went beyond fear.

They began to struggle with their skin burning hot.

A scene reminiscent of an acid attack.

“This……what the.”

“Section Chief Choi Kang-in! Treatment is the priority!”

“Treat the injured immediately! Keep checking the surroundings in anticipation of a second explosion!”

For a person who was in the same panic as everyone else.

Choi Kang-in, who quickly judged the situation and took follow-up measures.

It should be said that it’s fortunate.

Choi Kang-in and I were not in the range of the explosion, so there was no damage, but.

The situation is not good.

The situation calmed down for a moment due to the quick response and treatment of the injured.

But the timer of the time bomb called ‘panic’ has started to move.

In this precarious atmosphere, if the chase with the Red Orchestra begins again after the rehearsal is over?

More than 80% annihilation.

It’s not an assumption, it’s a certainty.

If that happens, it’s our defeat.

Defeat here means.

It means death.

I can’t let them give the guys any more instruments.

“There is still a way.”

“…………Even after witnessing this situation, you say such calm words. You………………you, you can’t understand human emotions, can you? Because you’re a ghost story.”

…This person, really.

I’m human too!

Honestly, I wanted to take off these glasses and look like a normal person.

But…………the human balloon still hasn’t left my mind.

If Park Yeon-jung, who has the same physical condition as a civilian vulnerable to mental damage, is clear.

The next human balloon is me.

The reason why I didn’t scream even after witnessing a person explode in front of my eyes is thanks to these top student glasses.

Taking off the glasses that protect me from mental damage here now is no different from suicide.

Also, in a situation like this, rather than a normal civilian.

Being mistaken for a ghost story might be suitable for convincing strange situations that will happen in the future.

“The orchestra’s rehearsal will end soon. If we have another chase with those orchestra guys in this situation, then it’s really over.”

Choi Kang-in, who doesn’t answer my voice.

The look in his eyes seemed to have lost a considerable amount of will to live, but fortunately, his ears were still facing me.

‘I’m really glad it’s you. Section Chief Choi Kang-in.’

I continued to explain.

“In order for everyone who survived to escape, the only way is to end this performance in advance.”

“………Is it impossible to get out through the emergency exit?”

“That’s too much of a gamble. And the conductor won’t just sit back and watch.”

“Conductor…………That guy, he seems to be the main body of this ghost story.”

You understand!

Very, if you understand, you understand.

You have to have this level of situation awareness to reach the level of section chief.

With this level of foresight, it’s straight to the main point.

“

From now on, we have to make the conductor realize that he can’t proceed with the stage.”

“……Before that, do you know the location of that conductor?”

To the words asking if I know the location, I could confidently say.

“No.”

I was very confident.

Because I can’t lie.

Choi Kang-in not only closed his mouth.

Droopy eyes that make it seem like all the remaining trust will disappear if I babble any more nonsense here.

“We don’t need to go find him ourselves.”

“Yes?”

Choi Kang-in had a face that said, “What nonsense are you talking about this time,” but I didn’t care.

Because the story that will follow.

It will be more nonsense than before.

“The guy who’s in a hurry should come.”

Isn’t that right.

Mr. Conductor?

Someone hums.

As if something good is happening.

Numerous musical note clusters that are neatly arranging their sleeves and collars.

The musical note cluster, which resembles a face, is sitting on a chair.

♪♪♪?

The melody that is heard again.

A very familiar woman’s voice responded to the moving notes around him.

【The instruments are being gathered smoothly.】

【You seem very excited.】

The announcement and the beautiful melody echoing in the small waiting room.

The musical note cluster caressed the baton neatly placed next to the mirror.

【…I’m looking forward to it. Conductor.】

~.

The conductor is quite excited about the proper performance that will be held in a long time.

【The instrument collection will continue. It won’t take long…………So, in the meantime, take a comfortable rest.】

No one doubted that the performance that will take place this time will be successful.

That’s why I paid a lot of attention to the location of the emergency exit, and I have already secured a considerable number of instruments.

Maybe it will end during the second rehearsal, which is fast.

【Start of the second rehearsal………….]

“Ah ah! Mic test. Mic test!”

#?

It was the voice of a human male who had not yet become an instrument.

… bd.

The low pitch of the conductor.

【!! I, I’ll find out right away……………】

The female announcement tried to say that she would immediately find out who did the act that offended the conductor.

The owner of the voice didn’t even give that timing.

“I would like to inform you that the performance has been urgently terminated! Guests, please leave quickly!”

♪♪!♬♪♪!!♬♪♪♫!!!

The numerous dissonances that echoed in the small room made it very easy to guess how much he had offended his temper.

Grab!

The conductor immediately picked up the baton and drew the baton horizontally in the air.

Empty staff lines where no notes were drawn appeared in the air.

Five lines that appeared in front of my eyes.

Number 2 and number 3.

The conductor put both hands into the empty space between those lines and entered.

And beyond where he entered.

It was in front of the stage where a large-scale orchestra performance would soon take place.

In the middle of the stage, a man stood, occupying the spotlight that the conductor should receive.

Grin.

He was smiling strangely at me.

“You’re finally here. Today’s protagonist.”

The man grabbed the microphone again and shouted loudly.

“You’ve waited a long time! Then, since the conductor is here. Shall we end this grand performance!!”

Until Park Yeon-jung’s frantic rampage.

10 minutes ago.

“You’re saying that you will make the conductor come to us himself?”

“Yes.”

Park Yeon-jung answered Choi Kang-in’s question while his gaze was fixed on the scene where the big explosion had just happened.

‘……It seems to be over to some extent.’

As expected, like agency people, the appearance of quickly finishing the panic and first aid of the civilians.

Fortunately, there was a person in Team R who possessed an item that could restore wounds, so the urgent fire could be extinguished.

The situation is in a lull to some extent.

Now all that’s left to do is move to the next location.

“Let’s move. I will leave the leadership of the others to you, Choi Kang-in.”

Because only resentment will increase if I do it.

So, the leadership after this is suitable for Team R’s Section Chief Choi Kang-in.

“Are you really……………………Ah, no…………Yes. Leave the leadership to me.”

Choi Kang-in seemed to have something to say, and trailed off the end of his sentence.

But it seemed that he put his curiosity aside for the time being due to the many sobbing sounds of people behind him.

Step.

Now, every moment, every moment is directly connected to survival.

Park Yeon-jung took the first step, and it was natural that it was not a good thing to waste time here.

“Everyone, follow me quietly.”

“Keep maintaining vigilance around.”

At the head was Park Yeon-jung.

Under the guidance of Choi Kang-in, we carefully passed between the numerous clothes and moved forward.

The steps that passed through numerous clothes stopped for a moment at the location where a gorgeously decorated door was found, and Park Yeon-jung was delighted.

“It’s here.”

“I’ll help you.”

With Choi Kang-in’s help, the terribly large door opens, and inside are dozens or hundreds of transparent figures dressed in black suits and gorgeous dresses enjoying a tea party.

The place where all the instruments will gather soon.

The place where a large orchestra will take place.

“You, monster!”

An employee shouted at Park Yeon-jung.

The moment I saw the figures wearing only clothes, different from the Red Orchestra that had been chasing us just now.

“You tricked us!”

The employees, whose psychological pressure had already reached its peak, immediately held up their respective items.

Grab.

But this time too, Choi Kang-in stopped them.

“Employee Lee Han, return to your position.”

“Section Chief! Why are you really doing this! Can’t you see! Everything started to go wrong after that guy appeared! This situation too, he lured us……………..”

“

The one who is disrupting the current situation is you, make sure to only do actions that can take responsibility for everyone here.”

“

All right! Section Chief Choi Kang-in is the best!

It feels like this to have a reliable ally.

There is nothing good about causing a disturbance here.

“

Everyone, follow me quietly.”

“Maintain vigilance around.”

Under the leadership of Choi Kang-in, we carefully passed between the numerous living clothes and moved forward.

The steps that passed through numerous clothes stopped for a moment at the location where a circular stage and a stand where instruments could be placed were located.

And one microphone placed in the center of the stage.

Step.

I confidently climbed the stairs and went up to the stage.

“Wait a minute!”

“Yes?”

Choi Kang-in suddenly stopped me.

“Wh, what are you doing?”

“…Yes?”

What am I doing?

I’m climbing the stairs?

“Everyone, come up. And please stand in a position where I can see you as much as possible.”

Even Choi Kang-in, who had been following my instructions well until now, showed a wary appearance of the current situation.

But he also knew.

The fact that there are no choices they can make here anymore.

“Come up?”

Is this the madness of clear eyes?

Step.

“!!”

Choi Kang-in, who gave up halfway, started to climb the stairs.

Other employees also seemed to have given up on opening their mouths any further at the bizarre behavior of the section chief they had been following.

“…Chief.”

Hey, kids. Social life is, it’s not much.”

If the boss tells you to do it, you do it.

This is the beginning of social life.

Following the section chief, the chief and deputy chiefs began to climb the stairs as if they had given up on life.

The remaining all employees began to climb the stairs one by one.

It didn’t take long for everyone to climb the stairs, and Park Yeon-jung announced that all preparations were complete.

Grab.

Park Yeon-jung grabbed the microphone placed in the center of the stage.

When everyone was unable to wash away their anxiety while watching the appearance.

The first voice that was heard was the female announcement.

[Start of the second rehearsal・・・・・・】

That won’t do.

“Ah ah! Mic test. Mic test!”

“!!!”

“!!!”

At Park Yeon-jung’s mic sound, the sounds of numerous crowds enjoying the tea party became quiet.

The audience’s eyes were focused.

“The performance has been urgently terminated as of now! So please go back quickly!”

Choi Kang-in was about to ask for an explanation for the situation that was continuing unilaterally without any consultation.

Park Yeon-jung, who had lowered the microphone he was holding, whispered in a low voice so that only Choi Kang-in could hear.

“After this, no matter what gaze you feel, don’t move. Don’t turn your head. Don’t even roll your eyes.”

“……Yes?”

“I ask you to lead the others well…Section Chief.”

Along with this short word from Park Yeon-jung.

The lines of the musical score appear in the place where the audience is gathered.

Numerous musical note clusters emerge from the cracked gap.

It was the appearance of a truly bizarre-looking being.

Everyone froze at the sight.

Park Yeon-jung was just as scared.

But I knew what I had to do here.

Grin-

An awkward smile and I have to make the body movements as big as possible.

Hide the fear your body is feeling as much as possible.

Don’t show fear.

Believe that you are not afraid.

Hold the microphone tighter than usual.

And I said closer to my lips.

“You’ve waited a long time!”

Louder. ugh

I raised my voice to the fullest to stimulate the conductor even more.

“Then, since the conductor is here. Shall we end this performance!!”

Yeah, let’s end it quickly.

This damn performance.