I Become a Mafia in the Academy

Chapter 74

Engaged in battle with wolves stained red, and from behind, snipers and magic continued to fire at her.

Yet, Blanca did not give up.

Somehow managing to regain her composure, the sight of her tearing apart the wolves she had summoned and slowly approaching me was somewhat touching.

"I will definitely kill you with my own hands..."

Blanca's appearance could only be described as being engulfed in rage.

However.

"It seems like you've taken too long for that?"

As she tried to approach me, a silver knife was embedded in front of her, and a deep voice came from the ceiling, which had a hole in it.

"──I am sorry for being late. Young Master."

A man holding a limp man in one hand and a gleaming knife in the other.

It was Parnello Ramici.

"...It seems it wasn't that difficult a situation for you."

Parnello, dropping the unconscious man through the ceiling as if discarding trash, then descended himself.

From the face of the fallen man, I could tell he was Jackal, another villain from the game.

As expected, he handled it effortlessly, living up to his reputation.

In reality, looking at Parnello, his clothes were only slightly torn and soot-stained, with no visible wounds or signs of fatigue.

Did he notice my gaze on his clothes? Parnello brushed his hair back and gave an awkward smile.

"Well, the number of traps set here was just too much. It was impossible to catch anyone in perfect condition. Honestly, when the landmines and explosives went off one after another, even I was startled."

...Landmines and explosives? Could it be that the explosion sounds I heard earlier were from those?

I wondered how he managed to come out with his clothes still intact.

"Why Jackal... Wait. Could it be, the hunting dog...? Did the hunting dog of Calione come?"

Meanwhile, Blanca, who had been engulfed in rage until just a moment ago, flinched and stepped back at the sudden appearance of Parnello.

And then, Parnello turned his head to look at Blanca.

"Jackal mentioned that another villain was torturing Ratte... Then, that must be the Blanca."

Then, dismissing Blanca as if she were nothing, Parnello turned his gaze back to me.

"Thank you for your efforts in rescuing Ratte, Young Master. Will you finish it... or should I continue for you?"

The battle with Blanca was practically over.

Even if she attacked again, the enhanced aura within my body would still be there.

"Since she was my prey, I should finish it."

"You are excellent."

And as Parnello stepped back behind me with a smile, Blanca gritted her teeth.

"These... these damn Calione bastards!!"

Feeling played with, Blanca exploded and charged at me.

"Who! Who says I'm your prey? You are the prey!!"

She charged like a flash of light.

If it had been me from just a moment ago, I would have been decapitated before I even noticed, but now, with the stacks of my opponent's power enhancing my body, I could clearly track her movements.

'This ability really is too much of a slow starter.'

Recalling the time I faced the Ranger Club, I concentrated my aura into Midas's Gloves.

The image that came to mind was the red knuckle I had summoned to my hand back then.

Forcing my magic power into it, I could feel the recoil growing stronger, but the aura flowing through my body now was more than enough to force it all together.

[Bloodline Ability: Calione dominates Midas's Gloves.]

The red knuckle appeared in my hand once again.

The knuckle formed from the transformation of Midas's Gloves had red sparks flying off it, with an unstable aura that seemed ready to explode at any moment.

"Still can't come to your senses."

Aiming at Blanca's stomach as she tried to swipe at me with her claws, I thrust my fist with all my might.

"You were finished from the start."

To be precise, from the moment I blew away Phase 2.

My fist reached her abdomen first, just a slight difference in reach.

"Ugh──!"

With the sound of striking a giant drum, her body bent greatly.

Yet, she reached out to strangle my neck.

If it had been a normal punch, it might have reached my body, but... unfortunately, my attack was not over yet.

─────!!

The suppressed recoil exploded once more, creating a massive sound that reverberated, shaking her insides.

At the same time, Blanca slumped down.

If she had taken that blow, her lower half would have been gone.

F fortunately, Blanca's defense was so high that she did not die.

After pushing her aside.

"I'm going to die..."

Confirming Blanca collapsing to the ground, I relaxed and slumped to the floor.

It was the first time I had fought a villain of similar melee type.

Although I received help from the organization members in the middle, it was practically an amazing achievement for a first-year academy student.

[A new story has been opened!]

"Huh?"

Just as I tried to catch my breath, a system window appeared before my eyes.

What? A new story? Isn't there already a main story related to the club?

[(NEW) Main Story (Gangs of Calione) Opened!]

[As the successor and hitman of Calione, you have defeated countless enemies of the organization and started writing your own narrative. What will be at the end of it?

Death to your enemies. Glory to the Family.]

[Achievement Condition: Increase influence within the Family]

[Target Influence: 1500 / 3000]

[※Rewards may vary depending on the results.]

[A new main story has been opened! Opening rewards will be distributed!]

[Opening Reward: [Narrative Imprint]]

I had seen characters with multiple main stories before, but it seems Yoojin Han Calione was also a character with multiple main stories.

The influence within the organization shown on the window was 1500.

Judging from the missions completed so far, it seemed like I could reach 3000 soon.

Most importantly, the [Narrative Imprint] had been opened.

[Narrative Imprint].

In the original work, the existence of [Narrative Imprint] was significant enough to distinguish named NPCs.

Players even categorized their characters as crap or god-tier based on when they obtained [Narrative Imprint], which says a lot.

But... why are they all looking at me like that?

It's making me feel pressured.

"Young Master. What was that just now...?"

Parnello, who had been watching from behind, approached and asked, extending his hand.

"Hm? That just now?"

"Yes. Creating a knuckle with the red aura. When did you start being able to use that technique?"

...Oh.

I think I understand.

Why the other members of the organization were looking at me with such shock, and why Parnello was looking at me with such admiration.

They must have unknowingly recalled the past.

The man who stepped forward for them when dungeons first overflowed in the Republic of Korea.

The man who became a symbol for everyone with his red knuckles and fists.

[You have left a memorable impression on the other members of the organization!]

[Influence increases by 500!]

[Target Influence: 2000 / 3000]

My influence suddenly increased by 500.

Wait, after all the organization tasks I've done, using the knuckle alone increased my influence by 500?

It seemed to mean a lot to them that I used the knuckle.

They truly saw in me the image of their father, the successor of Calione.

"......Just. While training my aura, the gloves transformed into this shape. I think it might have something to do with my bloodline ability."

I couldn't say that I had referred to the abilities of my father that I had seen in the game, so I explained just enough to be understood.

Parnello nodded in acknowledgment.

"......Yes. That was indeed a technique often used by Don. To think that the Young Master can already handle aura to that extent. This Parnello has his eyes opened once again today. Hehehe!"

In medieval terms, what I did would be considered an act to solidify tradition.

Since I openly displayed abilities similar to those of Vito Calione, it's only natural.

"......Since we've achieved our goal, let's leave the cleanup to the Family and head back. To be honest, I'm too exhausted."

As I said that with a forced smile, Parnello naturally supported me.

"I've contacted the organization, so the helicopter will arrive soon."

"......That's good to hear."

True to his words, the helicopter arrived shortly after.

Boarding the helicopter, I closed my eyes while receiving care from the waiting healer.

"By the way, what happened to Ratte?"

"Ah, she was moved to the treatment facility on the helicopter we came in. She needs quite a long treatment due to her extensive efforts, but it's fortunate that she's alive."

Parnello said with a genuine smile in his eyes.

"All of this is thanks to the Young Master. If the Young Master hadn't taken care of those guys, not only Ratte but also the others would have been lost if you had come alone."

I wanted to respond with how I knew, but for now, I just smiled lightly.

After all, everything turned out well in the end.

Upon arriving home, I intended to head to the study to report to my father, but Parnello, considering that I had to go to Gangwon-do tomorrow, offered to do all the reporting himself and advised me to go rest first.

To be honest, I wanted to collapse into bed right away, so I gratefully accepted his kindness and returned to my room, where I took a quick shower and then collapsed onto the bed.

And what I moved was in front of the new UI that appeared before my eyes.

[(N)Narrative Imprint]

"......For now, I should press it at least once to get rid of the new mark, right?"

With a pounding heart, I opened the [(N)Narrative Imprint].

[Character [Yoojin Han Calione: Narrative Imprint] is created!]

A brief silence followed the notification window.

"Huh?"

Nothing...... happened?

Was it always like this when you opened a Narrative Imprint? Or is it different because I'm an NPC by birth? As I thought about it──

"Ugh?!!"

Suddenly, my left shoulder began to burn with bright red flames.