At the International Hero Association
Director's Office
"So… have we received any information on this S-rank villain named Indigo Reign?"
"Not yet, sir. But we'll continue investigating,"
a man in a business suit replied respectfully.
Suddenly, an S-rank Hero entered the room, opening the door and closing it behind her.
"Oh? Sounds like an interesting discussion. What's going on?"
"Ah… Laura, you came at the right time," the Director said calmly.
"We're discussing a newly emerged S-rank Villain who's caused multiple incidents—mostly in Korea."
"This villain's been rising fast, huh?" Laura said thoughtfully.
"If I remember correctly, his name is—"
"Indigo Reign," another Hero said.
The newcomer was the French S-rank Hero, Oceanaria.
"Oh? Oceanaria, long time no see," Laura said.
"You haven't been very active lately, have you?"
"…That's because I've been exhausted recently," Oceanaria replied.
"Using water manipulation drains my energy quickly. I think I need more training."
That, of course, was a lie.
She couldn't admit that she was suffering from emotional trauma caused by a villain.
More precisely—
She was afraid of Indigo.
"Haven't you fought him before?" Laura asked.
"Come on, tell us what kind of power he has."
"…About that," Oceanaria hesitated.
"I don't think I can."
"What? Why?"
"Because… I was completely helpless against him," she admitted quietly.
"He's incredibly strong. I was only lucky that he was targeting Andreo at the time."
"Hm?" Laura frowned.
"Is he really that terrifying?"
The Director finally spoke.
"Don't underestimate this villain, Laura."
"Despite being newly emerged, he possesses power so overwhelming that even S-rank Heroes can do nothing against him."
Hearing this directly from the Director, Laura's curiosity deepened.
Why are they taking this villain so seriously?
*In Korea — Indigo's Residence*
I was relaxing on the living room sofa, reading a book.
Nearby, Lee Donghyun was practicing his hacking skills, already approaching an advanced level.
I checked the calendar on my phone.
[October 8, 2025]
"…Ah. Looks like it's time."
I turned on the TV and switched to the news.
[Breaking News: A major meeting of the World Jury Council is currently being held in Germany, with journalists from around the world covering the event.]
The World Jury Council.
When I first read this webtoon, that name felt strange.
What exactly were they?
After rereading the story countless times, I finally understood.
They were Heroes with powers beyond imagination—
gathered to discuss future villains and global threats.
Among them, the one I paid the most attention to was—
Yaroslav.
A Russian Hero with an SS rank.
Among the World Jury Council, he was the strongest.
Why?
Because his ability was skill theft.
He could steal his enemies' powers at will.
I must kill him.
Why?
Because in the future, he would defect, become a villain, and destroy countless Heroes—
making it nearly impossible for Lightnova to stop him.
In a few months, he would fall ill with cancer.
He would survive.
And after that—
He would turn into a villain.
Waiting a few months wasn't long.
I had to be patient.
One wrong move, and I would be the one who died.
Suddenly, Kim Gae-in entered the room, her body drenched in sweat as if she had just finished training.
She walked over to me, who was still watching the TV.
"Oppa, what are you watching?" she asked, wiping her sweat with a white towel.
"Just the news."
"Tch… your shows are always boring," she complained.
"Can't we watch a Korean drama? Or a Chinese one?"
"No. This is my TV," I replied flatly.
"And I rule."
Truth be told, I didn't like watching the news either.
But if I didn't—
The world would be destroyed, just like in the webtoon.
I had to stop it.
"Ugh… annoying."
"Go take a shower," I said jokingly, pinching my nose.
"You stink."
"…Then let's shower together."
"Excuse me?"
Her voice was too quiet.
"Nothing!"
She hurried into the bathroom, ears slightly red.
"…What's wrong with her?"
Then it hit me.
"Oh—right."
Kim Gae-in's villain outfit should be finished today.
I needed to pick it up.
*In the Slums*
I arrived at the tailor's shop.
Inside, a housewife was sewing.
Yes—she was the same tailor from yesterday.
"Are the clothes I ordered ready?" I asked calmly.
Recognizing me despite the mask, she smiled.
"Ah, yes. Please wait a moment."
She went inside and soon returned with the outfit.
"Here you go. The total is 300,000 won."
…That was cheap.
After paying, I tipped my hat politely and left.
*At Home*
I handed the outfit to Kim Gae-in.
"Oh? It's finished already. Thanks!"
"Wear it tomorrow," I said.
"We have a big operation coming."
She returned to her room, smiling happily.
*The Next Day — Seoul University*
Ji-hye walked through the campus hallway on her way to class.
She was the first Korean S-rank Hero since the awakening of spiritual powers.
A super-genius beauty.
Brilliant academically, quick-thinking in combat, and stunningly beautiful.
With her flowing golden-white hair, she attracted attention wherever she went.
No one knew—
That she was Lightnova.
On campus, Ji-hye was gentle and avoided violence.
As a Hero, however—
She was ruthless toward her enemies.
She preferred to stun and imprison them,
but if there was no other option—
She would kill, with the Director's permission.
Among Korean Heroes, Lightnova ranked number one in popularity and beauty.
Back to the present.
Ji-hye felt dizzy.
She couldn't stop thinking about Indigo.
She had fought and defeated many S-rank villains before—
But Indigo was different.
His power was strange.
Annoying.
Unpredictable.
As she sat down before class began, her phone rang.
It was the Director.
*At Gimpo Airport*
I stood in front of the control room entrance, wearing my usual gear.
I opened the door.
Inside were several employees and two security guards.
"Ladies and gentlemen," I said calmly.
"Sorry for interrupting your work. I'm here to carry out my operation."
"If you surrender now, I'll let you live."
The guards immediately pulled out stun guns.
Before they could aim—
I snapped my fingers.
Their weapons vanished.
Panic spread across the room.
One guard charged at me, throwing a punch.
I dodged easily and countered, striking the back of his neck with my heel.
He collapsed unconscious.
"…Looks like some people want to do something stupid."
The rest surrendered instantly.
Elsewhere — Inside the Airport
People bustled around—until a voice echoed through the speakers.
[Ahem… can you hear me? Hello? Good.]
[My name is Indigo Reign, an S-rank Villain.]
[I am currently hijacking the control room.]
[Do not attempt to leave the airport.]
[Why? Because outside, there are seven tornadoes approaching.]
[If you do anything stupid, you will probably die.]
Panic erupted.
As people rushed toward the exits—
A woman in tight black clothing appeared.
It was Kim Gae-in.
Her villain name was Windra.
With a wave of wind, she pushed everyone back.
"You're pretty stubborn," she said coldly.
"Didn't my boss tell you not to leave?"
Electric doors slammed shut from all directions.
Lee Donghyun's hacking, no doubt.
The announcement continued.
[Ah—one more thing.]
[I'm not alone.]
[That woman is my partner—Windra.]
[Behave yourselves.]
Security forces arrived—
But Windra lifted them effortlessly with wind and dropped them.
"I told you," she said calmly.
"If you want to live, don't resist."
People collapsed onto the floor in terror.
Inside a Plane Approaching Gimpo Airport
[Emergency Notice!]
[Gimpo Airport is currently under attack. Please divert to another airport.]
"What!? The airport's been hijacked!?" the captain shouted.
"Sir, fuel is low," the co-pilot warned.
"If we divert, we might crash."
[…Then land at Gimpo.]
[Passengers must remain calm. Exiting the airport is prohibited.]
[We apologize for our inability to assist further.]
The connection cut.
"…Damn it."
Back at the Airport — Control Room
I sat comfortably in a chair.
Employees stood nearby, trembling.
"…Hmm," I muttered.
"Everything's going according to plan."
Hopefully—
Nothing unexpected happens.