Chapter 34: Playing Villain
Hmm... which character should I use? A classic mustache-twirling villain? A space wizard who loves democracy but enjoys electrocuting people? Or should I be a deadbeat dad in black armor who likes crushing windpipes and cutting off his son's hand?
[Ewwww... What are you even thinking? Why are you going in that direction? (￣﹃￣;) ] the system cut in.
{Shut up~ Weren't you the one who told me to choose any character!?}
[Yes! I did say any character, but must you go old school like this!? C'mon! (ー_ー゛) ]
{Ughhh, fine! Let me think!}
"Why are you here, Maximilian Sterling Graham?" Strauss asked again, his hand subtly sliding into his coat.
I glanced at the old man. He didn't seem particularly wary of me... or maybe he was just confident in his quick draw, judging by his cowboy-like outfit.
Ah! I've got it.
"Tell me, Mr. Strauss. Despite your high authority and clearance, how many secrets are you truly aware of? Especially the ones that matter." I spoke in a calm, calculated tone.
Strauss was clearly caught off guard, though he did a good job maintaining his composure. Truthfully, aside from the data I copied, I didn't know sh*t.
[Don't tell me you said that just because it sounded cool? (눈_눈) ]