NOVEL NEXT chapter 360
360 – Scene 360# Recognition
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When I found out that the good idea Park Se-hee was talking about was cross-dressing, I immediately rejected it.
-Oh, why? I think it would fit well.
-It doesn’t suit me.
-No way. You have to try it to find out.
-He said it didn’t suit him.
-How do you know without trying it? Ah… By any chance, Ji-hwan, have you tried cross-dressing?
-…
-Eh… Was it real? Jihwan has such a hobby…
-… Let me tell you, it was an inevitable choice.
-Yes?
-At that time, anyone but me would have had no choice but to become a woman.
In order to act as a demon lord, he needed a mask called Trinity. It was chosen because it was thought that the appearance of a woman was better than an overbearing man in order to give the impression that it was harmless to the humans who were hostile to the demons.
The maids who destroyed Helgana praised her unanimously and liked her, but they did not want to dress up as a crossdresser again. Because I just hate being treated like a doll by women.
It’s not that she didn’t consider the option of disguise to infiltrate Stella. However, it is not a crossdresser. There is no need for her to look like a woman this time.
I promised myself that I would never cross-dress again, no matter how much Park Se-hee tried to persuade me.
-But you know that our company only hires women for part-time jobs, right?
Of course I didn’t know. Damn it.
‘Jeong Ji-su is a piece of shit…’
I grumbled to myself and organized the documents.
Park Se-hee offered to do her own makeup, but she flatly refused. Whether she was disappointed or not, I changed my appearance into a ‘mirror’ and came back through the gate.
If you are going to disguise yourself, it is best to use a ‘mirror’ that hides your skin. The reason I went through the transformation beyond the gate is because once I inject magical power, I can maintain the transformation for quite a long time. Thanks to this, it can be fully used even in places where there is no way to supply magical power.
At heart, I wanted to be a man, but a woman… The reason why Trinity was chosen was because of efficiency. Trinity’s appearance her her her her was based on Tristan’s appearance her her her. Thanks to this, it consumes less magical power and can maintain its appearance for a long time.
However, even though it was an efficient choice, it was never a choice I liked.
-Awesome, awesome… ! Are you really Jihwan?
-Yes.
-Jihwan is such a beauty… Wow… He looks like Jihwan… Would you like to try this on for a moment?
-… Isn’t that your skirt?
-That’s right. Try it on.
-I refuse.
-Oh, why? It’s a waste of appearance.
-It’s my appearance that’s a waste, not yours.
-Don’t do that, just try it on once. Yes?
-I absolutely refuse.
Park Se-hee made a fuss and suggested I wear a skirt, but I chose dress pants without hesitation. I don’t have any taste for cross-dressing. If it wasn’t for infiltration, I wouldn’t want to be like this even for a moment.
First of all, it seemed like no one recognized me as Jeong Ji-hwan. To begin with, I wasn’t someone with a bare feet like Park Se-hee, and I was the type of person who worked quietly in a corner alone. Since I had lost so much weight, I expected that few people would recognize my face his. And as I expected, no one recognized me.
‘By the way…’
Little has changed compared to the time I attended. In reality, it had been less than a year, but due to repeated regression, it felt like I was visiting for the first time in 10 years. Still, it wasn’t much different from the company I remembered.
“Jisoo. “The work isn’t difficult, right?”
“Yes. Manager.”
“Haha. “If you don’t know anything, please tell me anytime.”
“I will.”
“Is there anything I can help you with?”
“Nothing.”
Even if I had worked at this company before, I was worried that I would not be able to adapt to the job because the department I would be working in was different, but I was unfounded. Anyway, it’s a part-time job. They don’t ask anyone to do anything other than chores or tasks that are almost like hard work. It’s very easy for me.
“Hey. I heard you’re really good at your job. Do you like it. If you like Jisoo, how about having lunch together later?”
“No.”
“No way. Don’t do that. I also know a good store. Of course I will buy it. I also want to promote friendship…”
“It’s okay.”
“No. Still…”
“It’s okay.”
“Yeah, yeah… Did I say something for nothing? Huh. Let’s get to work.”
Hmm. Rather, I think we need to be careful not to do too well. Because it’s not good to stand out for no reason.
“Jisoo. Do you have a boyfriend?”
“… Why are you asking that? “Mr. Manager.”
“I was curious. “I think Jisoo is definitely there.”
“…”
Now I think it was Trinity’s appearance that was the problem, not the speed of work. Judging by the reactions of Helga and the annihilation maids, Trinity’s appearance was by no means bad or average. It is clear that appearance is a subjective standard, but in my opinion, it was not strange for Trinity to fall into the category of beauties.
“What is your hobby?”
“Is that related to the work you are doing now?”
“No way. Jisoo is so stubborn. Just take it easy.”
“I guess the assistant manager is too comfortable. Then, please handle this.”
“Uh? Uh…”
There are men who attack me openly like this, and there are men who come to me for trivial matters and check my face. I can feel the gaze of men, whether from the next department or from far away. I can feel the jealous gaze from not only men but also women. I’m already sick of office life.
I succeeded in coming into the company disguised, but it attracted too much attention. Can this be called infiltration?
‘I’ve already done it, so there’s nothing I can do about it.’
First of all, the priority is to naturally blend into the company. It would be more likely that Park Se-hee, who became director Choi Jae-man’s secretary, would find out useful information than me.
I stared at the monitor, thinking that to myself.
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“Jeong Ji-soo… Did you say he was your friend?”
When Director Choi Jae-man mentioned that name, Park Se-hee was surprised, but she didn’t show it on her face.
“Even though it’s only been a short time since I came here, there are a lot of rumors going around the company.”
“Rumors… ?”
Could it be that Jeong Ji-hwan had an accident or something? It was chilly, but the words that came out of Choi Jae-man’s mouth were not like that at all.
“They say she’s good at her job and pretty.”
“… Oh, I see.”
What else can I say?
Park Se-hee couldn’t help but be surprised when she saw Jeong Ji-hwan transformed into a woman. She was surprised that she could change like that with the power of magic, but what surprised her most was his transformed appearance.
She was best described as an evil woman. Her pale skin, long eyelashes, and obsidian eyes held a frightening darkness within them. The decadent eyes of her were like a black rose with sharp thorns.
In the end, it was an appearance that could not help but attract attention. Even so, it felt strange that Jeong Ji-hwan was receiving enough attention that rumors spread throughout the company.
“When I first saw you, I thought you were a model.”
“Ah yes…”
“So, I wonder if I should hire that friend as my secretary too…” ” ” .”
“Yes, yes?! Ji-soo, to be your secretary instead of me?”
“Haha. Could that be possible? There is no rule that says there must be only one secretary. “If she comes in as my secretary, she will assist you.”
Park Se-hee was so shocked that she was speechless. Choi Jae-man seems to think of the secretary as his collection. He wanted to have a talented and good-looking woman by his side, but he didn’t want to satisfy his desire. Moreover, the target is Jeong Ji-hwan. He knew what kind of expression he would make if I told him this story.
‘No. Wait…’
Rather, it may be an opportunity. It would be much more advantageous to collect information if Director Choi Jae-man were next to the department where Jeong Ji-hwan is now.
“I’ll just ask.”
“Haha. “I don’t know if it’s okay to give this kind of preference to part-time workers.”
However, Park Se-hee felt very uncomfortable. Jeong Ji-hwan… So, as the number of people who highly praised Jeong Ji-su’s appearance increased, she felt very strange.
“Are you jealous?”
“Yes?”
“Aren’t you anxious because I think I will cherish your friend more?”
“… “What?”
“Was it too true? Don’t worry. No matter what, you became my secretary first, so I have to treat you well.”
“… It’s never like that, so I hope you refrain from saying things like that rather than caring about someone more.”
Who is jealous of whom?
Jealousy among women is not that strange, but jealousy towards men is. Also by looks? It’s a ridiculous story.
“Tsk tsk. That’s not honest. Women are so annoying. If there’s a pretty girl, you have to keep her in check…”
“Director Choi Jae-man.”
“Huh?”
“Say one more word. Even if something happens, I won’t know at that time.”
“… Umm.”
Director Choi Jae-man keeps his mouth shut. Although he has only recently become his secretary, he is at least not a completely clueless man.
From now on, how can we persuade Director Choi Jae-man to dig up information about the company…
“No. “Who is this?”
There was someone who Director Choi Jae-man greeted warmly. Park Se-hee stopped when she saw that person’s face.
“This guy. “What if the person called the CEO doesn’t even show his nose to the company?”
“That’s what happened.”
A middle-aged man in a suit… It was none other than CEO Park Jun-hyuk. He is the instigator of the Remina Project, which uses brain-dead vegetative people, and is a dark figure who traps Jeong Ji-hwan in the game. He appeared.
For a moment, hostility and caution arose, but Park Se-hee calmed down her expression.
“CEO…”
“Oh? It’s been a long time. Assistant Manager Park Se-hee.”
“You are the representative. It’s been a really long time since you’ve been to the company.”
“Haha… There were a lot of external meetings due to preparations for the opening. But why are you with Director Choi Jae-man?”
“From now on, you are my secretary.”
“Your… ?”
“Okay.”
After listening to Director Choi Jae-man’s explanation, CEO Park Jun-hyuk nodded.
“Hmm. Did you really not like the department you moved to? Why shouldn’t you have told me? They would have moved me to the department I wanted. Ah, have I been away from work too long for that?”
“Are you okay. CEO. Thank you for your concern.”
“Still, there’s something refreshing about it. It’s a shame that Choi Jae-man became director…”
“Write it. “What would become of me if I say that?”
“Haha. Of course it’s a joke.”
Park Jun-hyuk and Choi Jae-man talked amicably, asking about each other’s well-being. In particular, whenever CEO Park Jun-hyuk laughed, Park Se-hee got goosebumps. How can you laugh so shamelessly while sending so many people into the abyss?
“You don’t look good. Are you okay? Secretary Park Se-hee.”
“Ah yes. It’s okay.”
He did not show any signs of agitation, but his expression must have been very stiff.
“So, are you still looking for Ji-hwan?”
“… Yes. That’s right.”
“What are the police doing? I can’t even find a single person. “You’re having a hard time.”
CEO Park Jun-hyuk tapped Park Se-hee on the shoulder and said. For a moment, she felt the urge to shake off her arm, but she barely held back. Instead, the words that came out of her mouth were not anger or criticism, but a pure question.
“The representative…”
“Huh?”
“Aren’t you worried about Ji-hwan?”
I didn’t like the way he spoke as if it were someone else’s business.
Park Se-hee, who asked the question, looked at his face her her her. At the very least, a person with a guilty conscience will be shaken. No, even if he doesn’t show any signs of agitation, he will at least show concern. Either way, it was disgusting, but Park Se-hee wanted to check. The man in front of my eyes is as evil as I thought.
However, the words that came out of CEO Park Jun-hyuk’s mouth were different from what she expected.
“Hmm… “Not much?”
“Yes?”
“I’m honestly not that worried about him. If that’s the case, wouldn’t he be living well somewhere? “Ji-hwan is a person who is more persistent than he looks and doesn’t know how to give up.”
“… So you’re saying it doesn’t matter if something happens to Ji-hwan?”
“Oh, how could that be? I just want to say that I ‘recognized’ Ji-hwan. There’s something special about him that’s different from anyone I’ve ever met. So I have no doubt that he will appear before me again someday. No…”
CEO Park Joon-hyuk added with a soft smile.
“It would be accurate to say that we are desperately waiting for him.”