"Moa-san, good morning! Uncle Brad too!"
"Yes, Nella. Good morning."
It's been about a month since I've been to Shells Town.
As James' neighbor, I've also become friends with his daughter, Nella, in many ways.
No, to be honest, the boundaries between neighbors and family are blurring.
When James and I are off work, we're both alone in our respective homes, so the time we spend together naturally increases.
"But, Mr. James…"
"They say you're focused on work for now."
That yangban (civil servants/military) still works day and night.
I think it's because he's overextending himself with a yangban who's about to retire, but Nella's face was very bright, unlike before.
"Even though it's a shame that I can't go to the entrance ceremony... ...
But it's okay. Because Moa is there now!"
"Fufu, is that so?"
Wasn't it bad to console myself with my existence?
The boss gave a weak smile and narrowed the distance with Nella.
"I was also once a stranger in the environment, you receive help in many ways. But now, a place unfamiliar to both of us... So, from now on, instead of receiving help unilaterally, I think it's better for us to work together and overcome the crisis."
Boss, speak, speak.
"So, Nella, I'll be relying on you a lot from now on, so if you're also having difficulty with strength, please lean on this body as much as you want."
Frustrated by the bossy attitude, the boss looked at Nella with his little hand.
Nella looked at her own hand and shrugged.
Although she looked very nervous, Nella smiled happily and reached out to hold the boss's hand with both hands.
"Come on, I beg you!"
The cheeks were reminiscent of the red in the dazzling eyes.
The current authoritarian attitude seemed to arouse admiration rather than suspicion.
Even adults, including James, think that children of this age are all like this… ... Well, it'll be fine.
"Then let's go slowly."
"Oh, yes!"
After that, the boss and Nella walked forward.
However, the hands they were holding previously did not separate, and they were connecting the two people who stepped onto the school street.
This alone would demonstrate that the bond between the two is strong.
The bond between the boss of the villainous organization who has lost his power and the son of a hero who is still ignorant… If it weren't for the boss, it would have been considered ridiculous.
A villain and a hero can never and should never coexist.
Of course, I was also involved in this to save the boss, but... ... To be honest, it was a cooperation based on the agreement of interests, not because I considered them to be real colleagues.
"Then I'll go."
"I'll be there, Uncle Brad!"
"Yes, be careful."
After we parted ways on the hill leading to the school, I turned my back on the two of them and walked towards the place I had planned.
Gradually, I got used to life in Shells Town.
Now it was time to focus on making money.
***
The place provided by the association was very spacious and comfortable.
In addition, since the rent is almost free, it is not difficult to live, but it was estimated that such a special case would last about half a year at most.
The association will report terrorism as little as possible, and the time for the chaos to subside sooner.
Of course, leaving the protection of the association is necessary to reduce the risk of being discovered, but the problem is that now there is a risk of my existence being noticed by the villains.
Think about it.
A S-class hero who clarified the situation, and a capable E-class person who helped him capture no less than an A-class villain. Who would be better as an object of anger and example?
Therefore, I need to keep in mind that I am now outside the domain of the association, and as such, I had no choice but to consider a safe base first.
A place where the security around you is stable, and if you notice something, you can notice it immediately... ….
"Is it money?"
Yes, you need money no matter what.
That's why I went to the employment agency located in Shells Town just now.
If you ask why there's an employment agency in the hero's residence... ... Well, it's obvious. First of all, the guys who do things like heroes are B-Class or higher.
Recognition and volunteer work are mainly what the C-Class idiots who barely do pull-ups do. Occasionally, they catch criminals like pickpockets and shoplifters, but they don't earn very well.
In the end, he said that in his spare time, he had no choice but to focus on a side job instead of a hero activity.
Of course, the level of C-level talent is higher than hard work, but when I occasionally meet guys with hero tags in society, I can feel a little bitter.
Yes, I'm sad everywhere right now.
After entering the employment agency, I said, "Let us express our sincere condolences, as this is now the reality."
"Ah, you're Mr. Gingerbread!"
When I was filling out the paperwork to receive the job, the reception staff looked at me and began to recognize me.
What is this man? How do you know my name?
"Do you know me?"
"Yes, actually, a while ago, if a person named Gingerbread showed up here it was to give you a mission."
"... ...yes?"
If I came here, do you want me to accept the mission?
No, the employment agency I first heard about today picked me up and came to ask for a mission?
"Is it the Hero Association?"
Damn association members.
Nella's father also had to work day and night, and he made a policy to specialize in widowers in Pangea.
It's my great sin not to have destroyed the association back then.
Of course, at that time, I didn't have the strength, but… …
"No, it's a request from the agency, not the Hero Association."
"Request… …yes?"
As I muttered to myself, the staff corrected me and handed me a letter of recommendation located under the table.
"I received a request for a referral from Entertainment Spirit, an entertainment agency, would you like to try it out?"
Spirit Entertainment.
It was a large entertainment company with a significant share in Pangea's entertainment industry.
***
Entertainment industry.
In the current era, it was an industry that could never be separated from heroes.
Heroes are the ones who get the most attention these days, and there is no way they can be left behind by rich businessmen or the government.
Of course, there are people who don't like being heroes clowning around in front of people... Well, first of all, isn't modern society called capitalism, not honorism?
It is an inevitable law for the protagonists of the time to get involved with money.
"But anyway, isn't this too big... ...?"
I looked at the building in front of me for a moment.
A tall building located on the outskirts of Shellstown. It was the headquarters of the new entertainment company "Entertainment Spirit",
founded just five years ago.
As uninterested as I was in the entertainment industry, I could feel the magnificence of this spiritual entertainment just by looking at the building.
Even with capital investment, it only took 5 years to build a building of this size in the central area of Pangea. In any case, this means that you have a high level of discernment in recognizing talented people.
"Why did you send me a letter of recommendation from such an amazing place?"
Of course, even if the agency is related to heroes, it is a place that focuses on using awareness rather than eliminating villains.
Of course, there is no need to worry about the association's approach, but I found it suspicious to ask them to come to you without any other request.
Of course, there is no way that the yangbans, who are famous agencies, can beat their heads in the back.
What worries me is who sent this letter of recommendation and why did he have to choose me and appoint me?
First of all, since it is a place that recruits heroes, I think I heard something about the association... Damn, you are not trying to put me on stage to get some recognition, right?
"... ...Shall we go in first?"
No matter what happened, I came here because I need the money.
It's a waste of time to suffer alone, so let's make the final decision after we go in. As soon as I walked in, the office worker in the lobby started crying as soon as he saw me.
"Ah, you're here!"
"Ah, yes. You've received a letter of recommendation…"
"There's not much time left, but you're right on time."
"Yes? Come on, wait a minute."
"Come on, let me guide you. Come this way!"
The staff holds my hand and guides me.
I felt confused about the situation where I couldn't understand English, but the staff didn't answer, just guided me.
"Then, I wish you good luck!"
After that, the staff who was going to guide me left me alone in the place!
I stared blankly at the place she had left from, and then looked at the words written on the door in front of me.
[Entertainment Spirit – Bodyguard Recruitment Interview Room.]
"… … What is this?"
bodyguard.
It's a profession whose job is to protect someone, and common sense is
that this isn't necessary for heroes whose job is to protect someone.
But when it comes to standing in front of the public instead of
fighting, it's a different story.
At events and on stage, they're not dealing with a single villain, but tens of thousands of civilians.
However, in places where people gather, various problems arise, and some of them directly harm personal lives.
A hero's direct response to such a situation causes a lot of trouble.
So, they're less powerful than heroes, but they want to block these troubles at the source by appointing people who can be trusted to some extent as bodyguards.
Yes, so it makes sense for a hero agency to hire a bodyguard...
Why is this agency trying to trust me with this?
"Oh, you're also here for the bodyguard test?"
When I entered the waiting room without knowing English, someone started talking to me.
A man with blond hair and a pretentious smile with a soft impression. There were no other parasite brothers with their chests open.
"Yeah, what? It seems so."
"Hmm… … ."
A man snoring and clenching his jaw.
Then, while looking up and down as if he was criticizing me, he burst out laughing.
"That's right, even people who seem insignificant will be able to apply here… … . No matter how broad the recruitment guidelines are, this is a bit harsh."
What? What did this bastard say just now?
Do you think I'm okay?
"Yeah, thanks for the compliment."
"Fufu, I got my fraction… … uh huh? compliment?"
"That's not a compliment."
The man who looked at me with eyes wondering what kind of disease this was.
But from my point of view, I was more than grateful for the answer I now have.
Think about it, am I not in a position to hide and disguise myself even if I'm a villain?
This is the side that gets into trouble when a guy who suddenly appears in a backyard like this reacts like, 'This bastard is suspicious, something seems strange!'
"Ah, hahahaha. Right. Yeah, if you accept that, I have nothing to say."
A man who smiles slightly as he accepts without thinking much.
Maybe I was pretending to be nice, thinking I was just trying to get the message across.
Whatever it was, it would be nice if it didn't bother me. I immediately
turned my attention away from him and looked at the people in the waiting room.
"Fufu."
And the man I had argued with earlier sat down next to me.
What the f*ck, why do you keep flirting with me?
"What's yours?"
"No, well, it's just that you don't seem very familiar with places like this. I would like to offer my body and small favors, thinking that you might need someone to explain a little…"
When I said something, I was just arguing with my good taste.
But now, I just received a letter of recommendation and just came here.
Since I didn't know what this agency was asking for, I needed someone to explain a little.
"…Well, if you do me a favor, I would be grateful."
"Fufu, it's fine. I'm willing to have mercy on you, my little one."
Nei Nei, this humble body needs to hear the noble body's explanation.
"Then let me ask you a question before I start explaining. What do you think a bodyguard needs?"
It's a necessary skill for a bodyguard.
Well, if it's a light question and answer, a classic answer would suffice.
"All to ensure the target is protected?"
"Wow, half is the correct answer."
"… …half?"
"That's right. If it weren't for the spirit of entertainment here, it would have been the perfect answer."
With that, the man reached out to the waiting room I was observing.
There were several people, including me and a man, who must have been the ones who wanted to see the bodyguard test.
"Now, how do you see the people there now?"
Again, another obvious question… ….
No, it's different this time.
Because those who are here now are not just trained or highly trained people.
"There are some superhumans mixed in."
When it comes to superhumans, it's usually the way to aspire to be a hero.
Wouldn't it be strange to hire bodyguards who are already superheroes?