[Weak Hero X Reader] Romance 101 [OLD VERSION]

The Truth

[Your Name] returned inside and made eye contact with Alistair. "I have his permission to tell all who I deem necessary and reliable," She looked down to Grape. "I wouldn't call you reliable, but since your school leader's involved, I guess you barely fall under necessary. Am I clear?"

Grape shivered under [Your Name]'s glare. 'She's more terrifying that Donald Na and Wolf Keum! I don't know why, but I feel far more intimidated by her than by those two!'

"Am I speaking a language you can't understand? I asked you a question, am I clear?"

"Y-Yes ma'am!"

"I'm not sure how I should start this," She nervously scratched the back of her head. "I never thought I'd have to have this conversation. I didn't even expect to get permission to say it,"

"Oh, I know a cool line to start things off!" Alistair whispered something into her ear.

"I'm the Grim Reaper,"

"Now's not the time to be talking about Webtoons, [Your Name]!" Kingsley snapped. "Donald and the others were kidnapped!"

"It's not a joke and I'm not talking about the Webtoon," [Your Name]'s tone was completely serious. "I am the Grim Reaper, Triste Mietitore, Signore Della Morte, and Dio Della Morte,"

"She's The Reaper," Kenny spoke up. "I saw her in her Reaper outfit. I'm not sure what the other titles mean,"

"Triste Meititore is the Italian translation of Grim Reaper," Alistair translated. "Signore Della Morte means Lord of Death. Dio Della Morte means God of Death. It was actually quite fitting for [Your Name] at the time,"

"You're talking as if she's murdered people," Eunchan laughed awkwardly. 

"Because I have murdered people,"

"I think there's something in my ears, sis," Eunchan said nervously. "Did you just say you murdered people?"

"Correction," Alistair said with an innocent smile. "We both have murdered people. We've also blackmailed, kidnapped, tortured, stolen, robbed, and bribed,"

"You're lying," Kenny denied. "How else could you say such things so casually?"

"Kenny," [Your Name] told him. "Alistair's innocent smile and casual tone is his poker face to hide his guilt...to hide our guilt. We're not allowed to show guilt lest an enemy takes advantage of us," 'We would cry in the safety of our rooms, where no one else could see our tears,'

"There weren't really many that we truly felt guilty about," Alistair claimed. "Most of the people we killed were corrupt bastards who committed just as bad or even worse crimes than us. The only times we truly felt guilt was for killing someone in the same position as us or killing an innocent civilian who had unfortunately became a witness,"

Grape paled even more. Despite Alistair's tone, the actual words themselves terrified Grape. 'I can't believe I messed with the Scarlet Devil! She's actually killed people before! She could've killed me!'

"Why are you revealing this to us?" Kingsley asked. "What does this have to do with the Union's kidnapping?"

"Because the people who kidnapped them are the Demonic Knights," [Your Name]'s voice quivered. "They're led by Erik Vaelstrom, a former member of the Desert Kingdom, the mafia Alistair and I are a part of,"

"How dangerous is he?" Timothy asked, but just by the word mafia he knew that he was very dangerous.

"Let's just say...I'd rather shoot myself in the head than face him one on one," She whispered. 'That bastard wouldn't immediately kill his enemies if he had time to torture them,' "A-Anyway, Alistair and I suspect that Manwol Union hired him to get revenge on the Yeongdeungpo Union,"

"H-Hey now," Kenny said. "Just because Manwol has a grudge doesn't mean they'd hire a murderer!"

"Some people are willing to go such lengths to get rid of their enemies," [Your Name] said. "Alistair and I haven't been in Korea for that long, so we don't know the locations of the underworld in this country. If Manwol really did hire the Demonic Knights, then they know where to go to find him,"

XXX

An hour after [Your Name] had left, The Reaper arrived. "I have finished interrogating members of Manwol Union and have confirmed our suspicions. Three members came into contact with Erik and hired him. I have the location of Erik's office,"

"Let's call the police then," Timothy suggested.

"Are you an idiot?" The Reaper removed his mask and pulled down his hood. "Erik is a very rich and powerful person. As long as he's alive, he most likely has the police under his control,"

"Then what can we do!?" Dean demanded. "Just sit around and do nothing!?"

"Yep," Alistair nodded. "The Grim Reaper and the Alligator will be doing this rescue mission,"

"How can we do nothing?" Kenny asked. "Jake's my little brother, Alistair,"

"You'll all just get in our way," [Your Name] stated coldly. "This is a life or death situation. I doubt you guys would actually be able to kill someone and live with the guilt of knowing blood is on your hands. Even if you could...I don't want anyone to become bloodstained. Leave it to the professionals. If you really want to help, keep Damon distracted. I don't want him to notice our disappearance immediately,"

"We can help!" Dean argued. "Jake—"

"Wouldn't want you dying for him," [Your Name] interrupted. "Like I said, you guys would only get in my way. Dean, you couldn't even win against Gray. Think about how you'd go up against people armed with weapons. I heard that Gray provoked you. On a mission, you can't let your emotions take control. But if you really want to change my mind," She handed a knife to him. "Land a single cut, no matter how small, on me. Only then will I let you join,"

Dean charged forward immediately. [Your Name] caught his wrist and twisted his arm. She pinned him down on the ground and held a finger gun to Dean's head.

"You would've died if I truly wanted you dead," She released him.

"Can you promise that you'll bring back Jake alive?" Kenny asked.

[Your Name] didn't immediately answer and stayed silent for a few moments.

"Answer me!"

"I can't make promises that I may not be able to keep," She finally responded. "Frankly, I don't even know if Alistair and I will survive. I'm not sure when reinforcement will arrive, but we can't waste any time. This is practically a suicide mission. Our chances of survival are pretty much zero,"

"If you plan on just going there to die, why would you even go!?"

"Because Jake's my big brother," [Your Name] said softly. "And Donald...I want to save him too. Since the others are with them, I guess I'll try to rescue them too,"

"We will rescue them," Alistair corrected.

Without any warning, [Your Name] tased Alistair and he fell to the ground. "No, just me,"

I was gonna go for more drama with Dean hating [Your Name], but I didn't want to drag it out and the Union boys need to be saved.