The Evil Scientist is Too Competent

Beneath the surface, battles were raging across the world. They sabotaged each other’s core industries, collapsed mines that yielded valuable resources, and stole confidential research painstakingly developed over decades.

Countless corporations traded blows, yet even amidst this chaos, the military and governments turned a blind eye. What should have been military operations were being carried out by corporations instead. The military had no reason to stir up unnecessary trouble.

As the bodies piled up and the number of professional killers grew by the day, Eight finally realized that his turn had come.

"Is everything I asked to be prepared ready?"

"Yes, boss."

Eight replied confidently. The boss’s order to prepare for battle—he had carried it out faithfully.

"It’s still a prototype, but it’s ready for deployment."

"Hmm."

Regalia listened to Eight’s response, her gaze fixed on the jet-black robot before her. Honestly, to her, it didn’t seem all that different from the mass-produced Evilsroids already in circulation. But still...

Well, if a scientist like him was responding with such confidence, it surely wasn’t just an ordinary android. And indeed, it wasn’t.

The boss’s command had been to prepare for a battle, not a war. With that directive in mind, Eight had envisioned the most suitable entity for combat he could think of. Not a strategic force, but a tactical one—a being that knew no defeat in the context of skirmishes.

And so, the result of his efforts stood before them:

The Earth Army’s special operations-compatible advanced combat armor, Peacemaker.

As its name suggested, this gentle neighborly creation had made its way even into another world in the pursuit of peace.

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"This machine—won’t lose any fight."

"Any fight?"

"Yes, any fight, anywhere."

Of course, things would be different in a war. On the battlefield, countless weapons like this would clash and inevitably be destroyed.

But when it came to combat—localized, tactical engagements—this machine would never lose. It was designed with such capabilities.

"Let’s test it right away."

Regalia’s eyes burned with intensity as she spoke. Eight knew all too well why her fury blazed so hot; after all, he had received the same reports she had.

Her parents had been killed amidst the corporate strife. And now, the corporations continued to create more victims like them. People often said there were no words to describe the grief of a parent losing a child. Surely, the feelings of a child who had lost their parents were no less profound.

"Just give the command."

Eight silently hoped that her anger would flow in a righteous direction.

*****

"Excuse me? Where are we attacking?"

"The lab in E City."

"Wait... E City? That’s Evilus!"

The agent from a major corporation in Y City expressed his bewilderment. Attacking Evilus Corporation? The prominence of Evilus was well-known across both the public and private sectors. Just this morning, he had exchanged pleasantries with an Evils Agent developed by Evilus Corporation.

Their unmatched reputation for distributing advanced AI, indistinguishable from humans, free of charge had earned them admiration and awe far beyond what any single corporation could achieve. It wouldn’t even be surprising if Evilus was eavesdropping on this conversation right now.

In short, Evilus was an opponent against whom traditional operations were fundamentally untenable.

However, their team leader spoke with absolute confidence.

"Just because it’s Evilus doesn’t mean they know everything. No matter how advanced they are, they can’t eavesdrop on telepathy, can they?"

"Well... that’s true, but..."

"This intel comes from our top-tier spy. It’s classified information gathered entirely through analog methods—no digital devices were involved. Even Evilus couldn’t have caught wind of it."

The team leader’s assured demeanor ironically unsettled the agent, but as a mere team member, he lacked the authority to halt the operation. All he could do was grumble about the company before heading into the mission—or quit and face the penalty fees.

‘We’ve sold out our pride and honor for money, and now...’

But it was too late for regrets.

That day, the operations team from Y Corporation made their way to the lab in E City, which was rumored to house the core of Evilus Corporation’s mysterious technological prowess.

[It’s... quiet, isn’t it?]

[Too quiet to believe anything’s here.]

[The exterior looks completely desolate.]

Upon arriving, the team found no guards or patrolling androids near the lab. It resembled an abandoned building rather than an active research facility.

The exterior was entwined with tree roots and covered in dust and cobwebs, as if it hadn’t been maintained for years. It seemed like the intel had been flawed.

But when the team infiltrated the building, the interior was a stark contrast. What greeted them was a pristine, state-of-the-art research facility, the kind you’d only see in movies.

[Oh, this is...]

[Looks like the intel was solid after all.]

[Alright, so the exterior’s just camouflage.]

Indeed, such an exterior would deter vagrants or runaways from approaching. Even those armed with information might turn back in disappointment before inspecting further.

The fact that the intel was accurate—and that Evilus’s technological secrets lay within—thrilled the team. The team leader signaled for them to proceed deeper into the facility.

Using his mapping ability, a hero with an otherwise obsolete power outlined the lab’s layout. A monomolecular blade driven by ultrasonics sliced through locks with ease, while an agent with a bio-EMP ability disabled cameras.

It was an operation they’d executed countless times before. Unlike other corporations, Evilus had never been infiltrated, leaving them complacent. The team joked about how easy this mission was.

[Stay sharp, everyone.]

[Yeah, yeah.]

[Boss, doesn’t something feel... off?]

As they advanced, one agent voiced unease. The absence of people was too conspicuous. Their abilities allowed them to evade personnel, not avoid them entirely.

This lab, supposedly housing the pinnacle of Evilus’s technology, had no one in sight.

[Why does it matter?]

[Well, I was just thinking... could this be a trap?]

[So what if it is? I can teleport us out of here in a second.]

Naturally, corporations prioritized recruiting individuals with teleportation abilities. Y Corporation’s team included such a member, capable of transporting the entire group to a previously visited location.

Confident in this power, the team dismissed the concern.

[...I guess it’s just my imagination.]

[Exactly. If we don’t encounter anyone, that’s even better—fewer casualties.]

The team reached the heart of the lab, where servers hummed and lines of code flashed across countless screens. They quickly subdued the researchers within.

Abilities that had subdued villains were just as effective here, and it took less than a minute to incapacitate the researchers.

But as they prepared to extract the data, one agent hesitated.

[Boss, something’s wrong.]

[What is it?]

[These guys... they’re not human.]

He spoke while snapping the arm of one "researcher" with a loud crack. Despite the sound, the figure showed no reaction, painlessly compliant. Only then did the team’s human identification specialist realize their powers hadn’t registered these "researchers."

At that moment, a massive android emerged with a resounding thud.

[Run!]

The team leader shouted, and the teleporter activated his ability. But when they reappeared, they found themselves less than a meter from their original position.

[What are you doing? There’s no time for games!]

[I-I’m not joking. My ability... it’s not working!]

[What?!]

Could Evilus have developed a device that nullified teleportation? As the team leader reeled from the revelation, another agent charged the android with his monomolecular blade, confident that slicing it would suffice.

The blade met the android’s armor with a loud clang, only to be deflected. The weapon flew out of the agent’s hands, leaving not even a scratch on the android.

The android, Peacemaker, was equipped with four-dimensional armor designed to withstand direct hits from battleship cannons. Destroying it with personal weaponry was impossible.

[...It’s holding?]

["Implementing justice."]

Peacemaker crushed the man’s legs. It didn’t kill—killing was the recourse of the weak. For the overwhelmingly superior Peacemaker, deciding life and death was trivial.

With teleportation blocked and their strongest attack futile, the team realized they were cornered.

[I surrender! I demand proper treatment as a prisoner—argh!]

["Implementing justice."]

Whether they surrendered or not, Peacemaker systematically shattered their limbs.

[Aaargh!]

[Shit, it hurts like hell!]

[Damn tin can...]

["Justice implemented."]

Peacemaker reported the capture to headquarters, which promptly directed it to its next target. Evilus had planted several decoy labs like this one, knowing rival corporations would send black ops teams.

Engaging its non-physical stealth, Peacemaker phased through the building and headed for its next mission.

At one site after another, Peacemaker captured agents. By the end, it had secured prisoners from 17 different corporations.

*****

"[─Attacks targeting Evilus Corporation from various entities have been confirmed.]"

A press conference.

Regalia, who usually avoided public appearances with an almost obsessive aversion, made a rare exception by stepping into the spotlight. This alone drew massive attention, with people flocking to watch the broadcast.

The information she revealed was nothing short of shocking. While those in the know had always suspected, ordinary citizens had no such awareness. The revelation struck them with indescribable impact.

And thus, justification was born.

"[Evilus Corporation will not stand idly by in response to these acts. We intend to repay this in full, by any means necessary.]"

"[Are you saying you’re prepared to use force, if required?]"

"[Hmm, let me put it this way.]"

Regalia, who had been speaking in a polite and measured tone suitable for the public eye, suddenly let her gaze shift. Her expression turned sharp, like a blade unsheathed.

"[It would be wise to kneel willingly before me. You abominations who have forsaken your humanity.]"

For countless years,

The blade she had honed solely for revenge glimmered in her hands.

"[─I have never forgotten.]"