Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant novel Chapter 24

At that moment.

*“Khh!”*

*“Khhh!”*

*“Kkgh!”*

The movements of the three people approaching Suho suddenly halted.

This was the effect of the *S-grade Intimidation* from his *Dragon’s Blood*. Their bodies stiffened as though they had been hit by the fear of a monster.

*‘At their current level, these Banshees can probably only stand still and breathe.’*

Thus, without any further actions, Suho slowly approached them and began removing their hats and masks one by one.

After removing the first man’s mask, Suho looked at his face and spoke.

“Kim Hyun-min. You’re the mobility specialist with a teleportation skill, and your occupation is a delivery man.”

Next, as Suho removed the second man’s mask, he continued.

“Seo Kyo-won. You’re in charge of making bombs for terrorist activities, and your occupation is a middle school science teacher.”

Finally, Suho removed the last man’s mask and spoke.

“Kwak Du-ho. You’re a day laborer, and despite your thin frame, you handle the heavy lifting in the team.”

Now, only one person remained.

The only female member of the team, the founder and leader of the Banshees, the mastermind who devised all the operations and protocols.

Suho removed the last member’s mask, who was stuck by his *Guiyoung Spear*, and said,

“Goo Yeon-hwa. A student at Korea Women's University, the true leader behind the Banshees, and an EMP specialist capable of disabling electronic devices and magical items, right?”

*“Hh... Hh...”*

*“How... how do you know that?”*

“It's easy to know if you’re paying attention. But more importantly, take a good look at my face. Who do you think I am?”

“We’ve never met... how could I know who you are?”

Goo Yeon-hwa responded dismissively, but as she looked into Suho’s face, her expression suddenly shifted to one of surprise.

*“Ah.”*

She knew.

She, as the brain of the team, would recognize him.

Her eyes widened, and she stammered.

“Y-You’re... Ahn Suho?”

“Exactly. Looks like the brain really knows their stuff. Now, tell them, I’m not some weirdo.”

Suho removed the *Intimidation* and *Shadow Binding* effects from Goo Yeon-hwa.

Her breath, once shaky, returned to normal, and she exhaled deeply, finally relaxed. She lifted her head and asked,

“Who are you really?”

“You should be able to tell by my face. How about we talk about it later?”

“How are we supposed to trust you?”

“If you don’t want to, then don’t.”

“What?”

“You guys have committed three terrorist attacks so far, including the one you were about to do today. No civilian casualties yet, but property damage has occurred, so it's still a crime, right? The police have no idea about what you've done, but I know everything. How you planned your attacks, how you covered your tracks, I know it all. And I know where you live and who you associate with. Now, how about we talk?”

Goo Yeon-hwa’s eyes trembled with shock.

*Exactly.*

No matter how much of a future big player you were, a Banshee leader, you were still just a university student who had recently started your operations.

Suho released the pressure from the other three and spoke.

“Listen up. I’m not from the government, and I don’t plan on capturing or harming you. So, let’s talk. Peacefully.”

The four of them exchanged glances.

Then, Goo Yeon-hwa nodded and said,

“... Fine.”

“Good. But first, let’s move to a different place. We can’t talk about such things here, can we? In that case, your hideout is the safest, right? Hyun-min, open the door, and let’s take a cab there.”

At this, Kim Hyun-min, the team's mobility specialist, mumbled with disbelief.

“... Crazy.”

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At the Banshee’s hideout on the outskirts of Seoul.

Once inside, Suho casually sat on the sofa, acting like it was his own place.

“Since it’s your hideout, feel free to relax. I’m fine, so if you’re thirsty, help yourself.”