Chapter 77: Who Am I? (1)
Not long ago, Ryu Min found himself in a local internet cafe, of all places. But he had a specific mission in mindto join the enigmatic Players Haven Cafe. However, there was a catch; he was doing this under the identity of Hwang Yong-min.
You see, this cafe didnt require any pesky real-name verification, making it a haven for identity impersonation. The reason behind this covert operation? Well, it was born out of necessity.
Somebody has been masquerading as the enigmatic Black Scythe, and PHCs top brass cant just sit idly by, Ryu Min mused. His grand plan was to use Hwang Yong-min as bait to draw out the PHC executives.
Choosing the nickname Black Scythe was no arbitrary decision. Ryu Min believed it would grab more than just attention. It would potentially serve as an entry point to confirm Black Scythes authenticity through an interview, perhaps even a visit to Hwang Yong-mins residence.
Thats why he had meticulously listed Hwang Yong-mins home address when signing up, right down to the villas plot number and unit details. Little did he know, that Hwang Yong-min had undergone quite a change of scenery, having moved from his previous torment-ridden abode.
Seems like hes taken this step to gain independence from his family, but one cant help but wonder where he got the funds, Ryu Min pondered with a hint of irony.
Wherever these guys go, theyre in my palm, he smirked, confident in his tracking skills, which could unveil anyones whereabouts. This was one of the perks of being a player in this realm.
While Ryu Min could understand the Caf executives power-hungry drive, he vehemently disagreed with their methods. In their quest for supremacy, they forced members to commit murder, shunned regular folks, and treated them like slaves. Their actions were causing a dangerous rift between the general public and players, a division that could ultimately lead to societal collapse.
This was precisely why Ryu Min felt compelled to act. He believed that the Caf villains, who could be considered the architects of this impending chaos, needed to be eliminated. However, he also saw an opportunity to harness the might of the Caf rather than dismantle it.
Players Haven Caf is too valuable to be eliminated, he thought. Though it was still in its infancy, the caf was on the path to becoming a formidable organization, with over 30% of the countrys players joining its ranks. Despite their often-terrorist-like behavior, they were undoubtedly the most influential player organization around.
So, rather than tearing it apart, Ryu Min decided to find a way to utilize it. He already had a plan in mind, one that would save him precious time. His plan? To seize the existing top leadership position within the Caf, taking on the role of Chairman.
You see, Ryu Min recognized that no matter how strong he was individually, controlling a vast number of players required more than just raw power. It demanded a well-structured organization, something he couldnt build from scratch given the ticking clock.