After Beating the Game, I Became the Villain BOSS-Chapter 56 - 52: Heart-to-Heart at the Mountaintop

Chapter 56: Chapter 52: Heart-to-Heart at the Mountaintop

Anmi New District, known as the "Rich People’s District" in New Moon City, lies nestled by the mountains and the lake, offering an environment far more picturesque than the ordinary urban areas.

Anyway, it was hard for Su Mo to get someone to bring him here, so he wasn’t in a rush to leave. He took off his Borderland Plaque, pretending to be a local, and rode around with KK on a motorcycle, enjoying the sights.

Halfway, Su Mo received a payment notification via text message.

Audiana transferred 200,000 Moon Coins to him, saying it’s an extra reward for a previous commission.

Actually, the reward for the commission had long been given. Allowing Su Mo to personally handle the Black Core at Base 101 was already more than plenty as a reward.

Was this 200,000 really an extra reward?

Or did she feel the incident of wanting to kill KK wasn’t pleasant, hoping to use money to mend the relationship?

Or maybe purely appreciating Su Mo’s potential, trying to pull him in early?

It’s hard to say.

When a wealthy lady gives you money, you take it—no questions asked. Su Mo righteously accepted it.

He bought several bottles of beer from a 24-hour convenience store and took KK to Baiyun Mountain in Anmi New District, heading up to watch the sunrise.

It was dawn now, and the air atop the mountain was fresh and sweet.

Looking out, villas and estates wrapped in forests stretched as far as the eye could see towards the faintly lit eastern sky.

Su Mo got off the bike and stretched. He then turned to find KK still sitting on the bike, looking like he wanted to get off but couldn’t quite steady himself.

Su Mo went over to help him down, joking, "What’s the matter, Master K, legs still wobbly?"

KK forced an awkward smile, "Boss, stop teasing me. Having such a big guy stomp on me, then pointing a gun at my head—it’s only because my nerves held up that I didn’t wet my pants."

Su Mo joked, "What are you afraid of? Think about it—didn’t Reuben say he’d become the future King of the Borderlands? Then you single-handedly took down the man of a would-be king! That kind of achievement ranks high in New Crescent City; that guy called Broken Blade is just a nobody~"

Mentioning the shooting of Reuben again, KK became a bit frightened, "What should I do in the future? Can one fire really cover it up? Will Reuben’s men come to hunt me down..."

Su Mo chuckled, "What Reuben’s men? You saw it yourself, the Eagle Claw Association was wiped out by Razor. Alright then, stop worrying about pointless things and have a drink to calm your nerves."

He handed KK a can of beer, then opened one for himself and drank it down.

KK stashed the beer in the bike’s rear compartment, shaking his hand, "I won’t drink, I can’t handle alcohol."

Su Mo almost spat out his drink, "Growing up in the borderlands, visiting bars so comfortably, and you can’t drink?"

KK awkwardly rubbed the back of his head, "I can’t even afford to eat; where would I get the money for booze... Going to bars is just to pick pockets."

Su Mo encouraged, "Well, take this chance and give it a try. Life is about trying new things once in a while."

KK shook his head, "No, no, just in case I get drunk, you’ll have to take care of me—too much trouble for you."

"Why have you suddenly become so polite?" Su Mo gazed at the increasingly bright sky and shifted gears in the conversation, "What do you plan to do next?"

KK lowered his gaze, "Continue going back to the borderland to steal, living day by day."

Su Mo couldn’t help but smile, "People say you’re a little rat, but you really consider yourself one?"

KK self-mocking said, "What else can I do? The way I am, I can’t even get hired on a construction site."

Su Mo: "You could work with me."

"What?" KK froze, staring blankly at Su Mo.

Su Mo downed his beer, squeezed the empty can, "You should see by now; I’m a mercenary. The Lady Countess I introduced you to a moment ago is Audiana, one of New Moon City’s most renowned intermediaries."

"You join me, and two of us could work for Audiana. You must understand, many people are itching to connect with her. You get to hitch a ride with me, luckier than 99% of the mercenaries in New Moon City."

KK didn’t hesitate to refuse, "No, no, no, I’m just a thief; other than stealing, I have no skills. How could I become a mercenary?"

Su Mo: "Being good at stealing is a skill too, isn’t it? Mercenaries aren’t just about fighting."

KK gave a helpless smile, "With my level, let’s not talk about going out to embarrass myself. That Lady Countess just said it—her contact list has at least fifty skilled thieves, who are far superior to me."

Su Mo smiled slightly, "Yeah, this city must have better experts than you, and more than a few. But what I value isn’t your stealing technique."

"What I value are the qualities you possess, ones hard to find in a place like New Moon City—honesty, loyalty, and a serious attitude."

"My criteria for selecting partners is simple: strong ability is essential, but it’s not all. The person must also be trustworthy, capable of handling things I hand over."

"It’s alright if it doesn’t work out, as long as genuine efforts are made, that’s what’s invaluable. I’d rather entrust my back to someone who genuinely helps despite average ability, rather than cooperate with dubious ’masters.’"

KK lowered his head and softly said, "Boss, thank you for thinking so highly of me... but I’m far from what you’re saying. I actually have lots of faults." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"I know my level—just one of those ordinary punks seen everywhere in the borderlands, not qualified to be your partner. I really don’t want to drag you down someday."

Su Mo shrugged, "Anyway, I’ve sent the invitation. Accept it or not is up to you; I won’t pressure you to join. If you really don’t want to work with me, I will provide what you deserve as a reward, and we part ways amicably."

He pulled a bank card from his pocket, placing it next to KK’s beer can, "This card contains 300,000 Moon Coins. You should be able to lead a decent life with this. We’ll still be friends when we meet again."

KK was stunned, "3...300,000??? Don’t scare me! I thought if I got just a few hundred Moon Coins, it would be enough..."

Su Mo, in a cheerful tone, "Don’t be shy, you helped me big time, this is rightfully yours. Actually, I feel it’s a little short, but I currently can’t gather more, it’ll have to do for now."

KK’s gaze floated, peeking at the card, unable to hide his longing, "Boss, if I take the money and go, you won’t mind, right... I genuinely feel I am useless, tagging along will only hold you back."

Su Mo generously said, "No pressure. Like I said, whichever path you choose is yours. I won’t press for it."

KK pursed his lips, only hesitating for a moment before reaching for the bank card.

"But." Suddenly, Su Mo spoke.

KK’s hand instinctively froze.

Su Mo opened another can of beer, drank leisurely, and spoke with meaning, "In my view, what you said is just an excuse."

"It’s not that you think you’re incapable or will hold me back. You’re just numbed from being oppressed by miserable life for too long, becoming confused, indifferent, afraid to try new things."

"After all, if given the choice, who really wants to be a little rat?"