I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 136

"This is crazy──!!"

A massive chunk of light fell onto my head, resembling the judgment staff of the heavens.

Realizing it instantly, I abandoned the motorcycle, reinforced my body and fist with all the aura I could muster, and struck upward.

Crunch.

A sound like bones shattering echoed from my fist.

The immense weight made it feel like my muscles were twisting.

"Grrrhhh......."

Damn it. What is this.......

If I relaxed here, I'd surely end up as flat as a dried squid, so I held on with all my might.

And at that moment, a voice came from above my head.

"How dare a filthy wolf target the Lord's lambs?"

With a soft thud, something landed atop the chunk of light, adding to its weight.

"Seriously, this is why I always tell you to be cautious. Are you all okay?"

Meanwhile, the figure above checked on the children's safety.

As I endured the crushing white energy that bound my entire body, it felt like training under high gravity, as if I were an alien.

From what I overheard, it seemed like there was some sort of misunderstanding.

I needed to talk to that person somehow───

"Bishop! He's not one of the Radars! He's a guest!"

Fortunately, Sister Maria, who had opened the window, shouted with all her might at the figure above my head.

In response, a voice came from above.

"Huh? What do you mean? He was definitely riding one of the Radars' motorcycles."

At that moment, the hiss of a bus door opening was heard, followed by the sound of people rushing out.

"Bishop! Save the man!"

"That man is a good person! He's not a Radar!"

"Waaahhh! The Bishop killed the man!"

......No. I'm not dead yet.

Judging by the voices, it seemed like the children from the bus had all gotten off and were confronting the bishop still standing on my head.

"Huh? Wait, seriously. A guest...... you say?"

"Yes, I'm telling you! Are you planning to kill a guest?! Put the cross away now!"

"Oh? Oh. Okay."

At that moment, the crushing weight pressing down on me disappeared in an instant, and I heard someone land behind me.

"Cloud, are you okay? Your, your arm...... it's covered in blood......."

Seeing my completely ruined hand, she was startled and stared blankly at it.

Judging by the state of my arm...... it was completely shredded.

Still, I managed to block that technique.

While playing as a villain, I'd occasionally encounter this and die mysteriously several times, but surviving this time in one piece seemed to prove that my training had paid off.

"I'm fine. But more importantly, a golden cross falling from the sky? There's only one person I know with such an ability."

"Um...... I mean...... a guest......."

Could she have heard my muttering?

Unlike her high-handed tone from earlier, her voice now carried a tinge of embarrassment and apology from behind me.

Though she seemed pitiful in a way, I was the one wrongfully attacked, so shouldn't I at least settle the score?

"......We need to have a little talk first."

Saying that, I turned my body and stretched out my crushed hand, forcing a smile.

This woman had been entrusted with full authority over Jeju Island by the Catholic Church, holding the position of bishop and serving as the overall person in charge of Halla Cathedral.

Augustus.

One of the four major powers in Jeju Island and the greatest strength of Halla Cathedral.

"A hitman from the Calione Family. Saber Cloud. Am I correct, Bishop Augustus?"

And.......

"Hiccup."

She was an outright perpetrator who had used violence against someone who had done nothing wrong and could even be called a benefactor.

Shall we discuss a settlement?

* * *

Inside the moving bus.

There, I enjoyed the luxury of being treated by several sisters as we headed toward the cathedral.

"Getting treated by this many nuns. Sir, you're truly blessed, aren't you?"

"It's because of the bishop! Be quiet!"

"Alright, alright. I said I'm sorry......."

Due to the earlier incident, the bishop shrank into a corner, unable to say a word when the sister raised her voice.

Seeing her like this in real life for the first time, she looked, how should I put it...... like a woman worn down by life.

Dark circles drooped under her eyes, her hair was disheveled, and even her expression was lifeless.

In the game, this was called decadent beauty, but seeing it now, she just looked like an overworked office worker...... Though that pitiful appearance might have contributed to that image.

"By the way, I expected someone from the Calione Family to be extraordinary, but...... they've sent support beyond imagination."

With a cigarette in her mouth, she glanced at me, seemingly having taken it out at some point.

Sister Maria tried to snatch the cigarette away, but the bishop blocked it with her hand and shouted indignantly.

"I didn't light it! I didn't light it! I'm just holding it because my mouth feels lonely!"

"Still, it's not good for the children's education to see this!"

In the end, the bishop, with a sullen expression after having the cigarette taken away, looked back at me and continued speaking.

"Blocking my attack like that, and considering Calione has never sent personnel like this before, I'm curious what's gotten into them."

Still, as expected of a bishop.

Her gaze, which regarded me with deep suspicion, was momentarily sharp.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to do anything bad. I just had business in Jeju Island and needed a place to stay."

"......If that's the case, I won't interfere, but don't do anything that harms the cathedral. You understand, right?"

"That won't happen."

"Alright then. Please make yourself comfortable."

Saying that, she moved toward the back seat of the bus, but I grabbed her hand.

"Huh? What?"

"Are you seriously leaving just like that?"

"Huh?"

Look at this shameless face.

Naturally trying to assert her rank and flee. As expected of a bishop, she was no stranger to such political maneuvers. Whether intentional or not.

But I'm not someone who falls for such tricks.

"Surely, this can't be the end. You've crushed my arm like this."

"What? Hey, the sisters are treating that──."

"Ugh! My arm still hurts!"

"......Bishop."

At the same time, the bishop flinched under Sister Maria's gaze, then sighed.

"......I'll compensate you separately for that, so don't worry too much. I'll prepare some high-quality holy water when we return to the cathedral."

"Holy water?"

This woman. She's trying to shortchange me till the end?

"Even if the Jeju Diocese's financial situation isn't great, settling this with holy water doesn't seem right."

"But I really don't have anything else. What do you want?"

What I want?

Saying it wasn't difficult. The problem was the place.

"Let's discuss the details when we return to the cathedral. I'm so exhausted from someone's attack that I feel like collapsing right now."

"......."

Finally, after admitting her fault, the bishop fell silent.

Still, I never expected to make the bishop owe me like this. It was an unexpected gain.

Ssshh─

The bus stopped, and the other following vehicles also came to a halt.

"Alright, everyone! Unbuckle your seatbelts and get off slowly. Don't forget to wash your hands as soon as you go inside."

"Yes!!"

People began getting off the bus and cars one by one, starting to move their luggage through the external trunk.

Eventually, only the two of us remained inside the bus.

"At this point, we can talk, right? For reference, my room is messier than this."

"Yes. I don't think it will matter."

"So, what do you want? As you know, our cathedral is broke. We barely survive on the daily necessities provided by the Calione you belong to. I doubt there's anything in the cathedral besides Holy Water that could satisfy you."

Ah, that's fine. I came here knowing what you have. Ascalon. I would like to borrow that item for a while.

At the same time, the air inside the bus began pressing down on me from above, suffocating me.

"──You. Where did you hear that?"

"Judging by your reaction, it seems it really is here."

"Not answering? How do you know about that?"

"Pfft! Hahaha!"

Seeing her glaring at me as if she could kill me any moment, I couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"What's so funny? Don't tell me, you've gone mad──."

"Instead of asking how I know, you should have asked where I plan to use it, Augustus. No, Angelina."

──Bang!

In an instant, the bus crumpled, and a giant Cross of Light crashed into the spot where I had been standing just moments ago.

However.

"Did you really think I would fall for it twice?"

I expected a reaction upon hearing this name, but I never thought it would be this intense.

Thankfully, I had prepared for the worst. If I hadn't, I might have ended up as shredded as the bus.

"Bishop──!!"

"Everyone, get inside the cathedral and don't come out!!"

Amid the sudden chaos, voices calling for the bishop could be heard from outside, but she shouted even louder.

Priests and Sisters, seemingly realizing this was no ordinary situation, ushered the children into the cathedral.

"You. That name."

"How did I know? I asked the district office, and they told me."

"......Don't joke around."

So, high-level humor doesn't work, huh?

She must be really angry.

If I provoked her any further, she might seriously try to fight me, so I spoke in a calm voice.

"Don told me."

Of course, my father had never said such a thing. But the simplest way to resolve this situation was to invoke his name.

I was certain that once I explained later, he would understand.

Resolving to repay my father with results, I didn't take my eyes off her as she clenched her fist so tightly it made a creaking sound.

"......That man? That can't be true."

"No, it is. Don must have made a deal with you."

Hearing my words, she hesitated.

"......Are you that guy?"

"You must have heard enough about me on the bus to be sick of it."

The CS Jeju Island story was extremely simple.

In the past, Jeju Island had become lawless due to continuous Dungeon Breaks and the arrival of external criminals.

And there was only one way to completely reclaim Jeju Island.

To deal with the monster residing in Baengnokdam, the core of Jeju Island's leyline, which was the main cause of the continuous Dungeon Breaks.

And that monster was.......

"I'll guarantee this: if you plan to kill Fafnir with just that level of skill, you'd better give up and leave. This is my final piece of advice to you as someone from Calione."

Dragon Fafnir.

And the person absolutely necessary to defeat Fafnir was the bishop of the Jeju Diocese, Augustus. Angelina.

She was the one who possessed the Holy Relic that was practically a counter to Fafnir. In the game, it took an immense amount of time and effort to recruit her into the party.

However, as someone who frequently played with a Master Thief concept, I knew.

That she herself wasn't necessary. Ultimately, the only thing needed was Ascalon, which she possessed.

"Do you think I'd lose without even knowing who you are?"

"What? Seriously, how ridiculous...... Fine, who the hell are you?"

Finally, the question I'd been waiting for. I smirked and recited my prepared line.

"I am Saber Cloud, a Hitman belonging to the Calione Family."

And ultimately.

"A Hitman tasked with killing the dragon."

She would have no choice but to hand over Ascalon to me.