Episode 183.
Baek Seon-je couldn’t understand the situation before his eyes at all.
No, is there a case where this situation can be understood?
“……”
Baek Seon-je couldn’t easily answer that question.
To be honest, I had already made up my mind.
But I couldn’t understand the answer at all.
It was an overwhelming force.
This is the power that Siwoo showed.
No, even the word overwhelming cannot fully express its power.
Transcendence.
The power that Siwoo showed transcended human power.
More precisely, a power not permitted to humans.
Maybe that’s why.
The price for using that power was horrific.
“Khahak!”
Siwoo vomited blood and fell to the floor as if he had fainted.
The fallen Siwoo did not move.
“Are you okay…!”
Baek Seon-je hurriedly got up.
“Ugh!”
However, he could not carry out his intention due to the excruciating pain that stabbed his entire body.
It was true that Siwoo’s treatment helped him recover to some extent.
It was possible to recover to a level where life was not in danger.
However, Baek Seon-je was still in critical condition.
Although the heart was not completely pierced, it was indeed penetrated to some extent.
Just reviving a pierced heart was a tremendous feat.
That moment.
“Haak…! Haak…!”
Heavy breathing was heard from the fallen Siwoo.
Fortunately… it didn’t seem like he was dead.
“ha….”
Only then was Baek Seon-je able to breathe a sigh of relief.
But I couldn’t feel completely relieved.
Because the sight of Siwoo lying there now was truly dangerous.
“Wait a minute, wait…!”
Baek Seon-je forced himself to move and approached Si-woo, who had fallen.
It took a considerable amount of time because it moved like crawling.
Siwoo had no answer or reaction until then.
“Come on, use the needle stuck in my body.”
Baek Seon-je pulled out the needle stuck in his body.
But tup.
I couldn’t pull out the needle that was stuck in Siwoo’s hand.
“Then… the director will be in danger.”
Siwoo’s voice was heard.
Siwoo was forcing himself up.
It seemed like he was trying to convey that he was okay.
But it’s ironclad.
Siwoo fell to the floor again.
Baek Seon-je did not hesitate at that sight.
“I am already prepared to die. So hurry up and take the needle and use it.”
Baek Seon-je pulled out the needle stuck in his body again.
This needle is the one that saved Baekseonje from death.
I don’t know how it was treated.
But it was clear that it was truly a miraculous treatment.
A miracle that only the saint, Rudorea, could perform.
If he used this medicine, Siwoo would definitely be able to recover.
but.
“Then the director… will die.”
Siwoo did not give up until the end.
Baek Seon-je stopped the act of pulling out the needle while looking like he was dying.
But Baek Seon-je did not give up this time.
“Didn’t you tell me! Sacrifice isn’t the only way to protect people!”
Baek Seon-je could be sure.
“You should live before me!”
We must save Siwoo at all costs.
The potential that Baek Seon-je saw in Si-woo was completely unimaginable.
Beyond S+ rank hunter, to hero rank hunter.
Furthermore, he was a talented person who could become a hero of the new era.
so.
“Quick, take the needle out of my body!”
Must survive.
Even if Baek Seon-je has to sacrifice himself, Si-woo must be saved.
To be a little more honest… .
We must also take into account the sacrifices of others.
This incident in Seoul will result in countless people being injured and killed.
Still, Siwoo had to be saved.
It wasn’t very pleasant to think like this.
However, Oh Ju-won said that people’s value is not equal.
It was a thought I hated so much, but it was true.
Siwoo is a more valuable talent than countless people.
Even if it means sacrificing countless people, Siu must be saved.
That’s how we can save more people.
This is not the kind of thinking a director of the inspection bureau, who is supposed to protect people, would have.
But Baek Seon-je did not give up his resolve.
Haven’t you already admitted that you are a contradictory being?
“Come alive. Come alive at any cost.”
Baek Seon-je tried to pull out the needle stuck in his body.
“it’s okay.”
Siwoo held on to that Baek Seon-je until the end.
“Why are you acting so foolishly!”
Baek Seon-je ended up shouting.
For a moment, I felt angry at the sight of Siwoo acting so stuffy.
That moment.
“The director who said that….”
Siwoo’s weak voice was heard.
“Why did the director… try to sacrifice himself?”
Siwoo’s two eyes turned to Baek Seon-je.
“Why didn’t you run away when you knew this was a place where you would die? If you wanted to run away, you could have… done so. And…”
A gaze that meets one another.
“Why are you sacrificing yourself even now?”
Baek Seon-je was unable to say anything.
I couldn’t think of anything to say.
A very dazed mind.
Siwoo is so cute!
I got up from my seat, struggling through the excruciating pain.
“Where are you going now…?”
Baek Seon-je asked.
Siwoo didn’t answer.
I was just quietly looking at the sky over Seoul.
“Are you really going to go help people with that body right now?”
Baek Seon-je asked again.
As expected, Siwoo did not answer.
Could it be because of Siwoo’s appearance?
“Why…? Why on earth…?”
Baek Seon-je couldn’t understand Si-woo at all.
Siwoo’s condition right now was truly dire.
Let me be honest.
It was even more serious than Baek Seon-je’s current condition.
It was a wonder that he even remained sane.
Even being alive was surprising.
That’s why Siwoo’s actions just now were excessive.
There was absolutely no reason to do something like that.
Why on earth do they do that?
What on earth makes Siwoo move like that?
Baek Seon-je asked.
“I made a promise…”
This time, an answer came accordingly.
promise…?
However, Baek Seon-je could not understand the meaning of the answer.
Who are you talking about your promise to?
And what kind of promise are you talking about?
“Please… look after me, Director.”
Baek Seon-je couldn’t understand what Si-woo was saying.
* * *
The woman who had been looking down at Chaerin slowly got up from her seat.
Knock, knock.
The woman stretched out her long legs and came down the steps below the platform.
With every step she takes, a ferocious power that is suppressed within her is revealed.
It looked as if it would explode at any moment, if only there was some trigger.
When the woman finally appeared in front of Chaerin.
Chaerin froze in place and couldn’t move.
A mouse in front of a cat.
A predator standing before a snake.
My whole body is shaking like an aspen tree.
The woman ran her slender fingers down Chaerin’s face.
Every time her fingers ran over her face, Chaerin felt as if thousands of bugs were crawling on her.
But Chaerin couldn’t move her body.
The endless thoughts of death felt from the woman now.
I was so caught up in this thought of death that I couldn’t move.
【You know, I’m trapped here and can’t get out.】
A woman’s whisper is heard.
【If I borrow your body, I think I can get out of here…】
Saaaa …
A hideous malice covers Chaerin.
My mind is aching from the madness that seems to have been squeezed out of every single cell in my body.
Chaerin cracked it!
I chewed the flesh inside my cheek.
The pungent scent of blood brings me to my senses.
As her stiff body slowly began to relax, Chaerin swung her sword sharply.
The woman stepped back, her eyes wide open.
Wedge!
Chaerin’s sword only cut through the empty space.
However, the stiff body was able to be completely liberated.
Is that why?
【You resisted my thoughts…?】
The woman opened her eyes with considerable surprise.
The pupils filled with red were turned solely towards Chaerin.
But that was only for a moment.
【It doesn’t really mean anything, but it’s surprising.】
The woman waved her hand lightly.
Ugh──────Ugh!
A chilling, maddening magic burst out from the waving hand.
The magical power of the blooming madness consumed the surrounding space in an instant.
That moment.
Saaaa… .
A gentle breeze blew.
The blowing wind swept away the curtain of darkness.
【……!】
The woman’s eyes opened wide once again.
And this time it was different than before.
The woman’s wide-open eyes did not seem to settle down at all.
【This power is…!】
Kwaaaa …
The gentle breeze that had been blowing suddenly became a typhoon and swept away the surrounding area.
The darkness of thought was being swept away by the typhoon.
The power of Taegeuk (太極), which contains the energy of Mother Nature.
【How can a human possess the power of God?】
The woman’s eyes finally began to fill with astonishment.
The red pupils shook greatly at the unbelievable reality.
but.
【…Isn’t it the complete power of God?】
The devil was able to figure out the identity of the power that was cast.
It looks like the power of God, but it is not the power of God.
More precisely, it is the power of humans that has weakened the power of God.
【How can humans diminish the power of God?】
But even that was shocking.
This is absolutely impossible.
It was something that should not have happened.
【But how…】
Kwaaaa …
The storm, which contained the power of Mother Nature, was growing more intense.
This power is the entity that exists in the world by itself and constitutes all things in the universe.
In front of Mother Nature, even the existence of evil is nothing more than a tiny thing.
That’s why I couldn’t ignore this.
I couldn’t ignore it either.
Even though the power is deteriorated, its source is God.
but.
Kkiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!
A long, loud noise rings out like the ringing of hell.
The great storm of nature suddenly dispersed with a creepy, ghostly cry.
【It’s so weak compared to the true power of God.】
The woman’s red, swollen eyes are slit open from side to side.
【I don’t know why humans can use the power of God…】
Hehe.
【If I take away your existence, you will naturally come to know.】
Saaaaah!
The woman’s thoughts exploded.
Darkness spreads in all directions, engulfing the entire space.
Chaerin once again drew on the power of the Taegeuk.
however.
“Hah…!”
This time I couldn’t fight back.
I could not resist this terrible evil.
“Hah!”
A broken body.
Chaerin was able to realize.
This woman is… an extraterrestrial monster.
It’s a monster that Chaerin can never handle.
No, it is a terrible evil that humans cannot bear.
Maybe that’s why.
Chaerin was able to make a decision.
Chaerin gripped the handle of the sword she was holding tightly.
and.
【Oh my, should I commit suicide?】
The woman’s whisper was heard once again.
And Chaerin didn’t answer.
Actually… it was.
The woman said clearly that she could not get out of here.
He said he needed Chaerin’s body to get out of here.
That means.
【If you die, I won’t be able to get out of here either.】
I don’t know why this woman is here.
I don’t know why Chaerin’s presence is necessary.
But if that’s true… .
“Ugh…!”
This was the only way.
How to keep this woman out of the dungeon.
So, the only way to protect people.
Chaerin moved her body, resisting the thought.
【Try it once.】
The woman spoke with a giggle.
The woman’s eyes looking at Chaerin were filled with joy.
It contained a playfulness similar to watching an earthworm wriggle.
【Would it be faster for you to take your life, or would it be faster for me to take away your existence?】
The woman had an expression on her face as if she was playing a game.
And for a moment.
【Oh my goodness.】
Hehe.
【I won?】
The woman completely consumed Chaerin’s existence.
dump.
Chaerin sat down on the spot.
I had no strength… no strength in my body.
It was as if someone else had taken control of my body.
No matter how hard you try.
No matter how much you struggle.
Control over the body that had been taken away never returned.
Instead, my consciousness was fading away.
Absolute evil that no one can resist.
【Have a good trip.】
The woman’s groaning sounded like an auditory hallucination.
At the same time, my mind slowly began to drift away.
There wasn’t even an inch of hope in sight.
It was filled with nothing but despair.
The end… is here.
Chaerin was able to face death.
But Chaerin didn’t give up.
He resisted until the end by drawing on the power of the Supreme Ultimate.
【You’re annoying me!】
The woman frowned and shouted.
【Even so, nothing will change.】
know.
Still, I didn’t want to give up.
I don’t really have any regrets about life.
Just… just.
There are more things I want to do.
There are now people I want to spend more time with.
but….
“Ugh…!”
I guess it was greed.
I guess it was fate for everyone to leave in the end.
In the end, I guess it was my fate to not be able to be with anyone.
Just like my parents did.
Just like the nanny did.
Just like the kitchen lady did.
It seems like it’s time for Chaerin to leave now.
Chaerin’s eyes slowly closed.
Darkened vision.
The world after death was so dark.
It was so lonely and cold─.
Crunch─!
An evil noise was heard.
And then, thud─!
There was a sound of something being caught.
what?
Chaerin opened her closed eyes.
Two eyes slowly opened.
The space was torn apart.
A hand shot out through the torn space and grabbed the woman by the neck.
The captured woman was very confused.
The woman was astonished at the incomprehensible situation.
And the same was true for Chaerin.
Chaerin also couldn’t understand the current situation.
Beyond the torn space.
“I promised.”
A soft voice was heard.
The voice brought back a memory for Chaerin.
A long time ago.
“Even if everyone in the world turns their back on you.”
When was it?
It was a promise from a day whose memory is still vague.
“Even if everyone in the world leaves you.”
That’s why it flowed.
I thought it wouldn’t be kept.
“Even if Han Chae-rin. Even if you yourself turn away from yourself.”
Kwaaaaang!
A hand protruded and pinned the woman to the ground, and a man walked out through the torn space.
In the swaying scenery.
A large back as big as Mt. Taesan blocks Chaerin’s path.
When was it?
“I will be by your side at least.”
Even the memories have faded
It was a promise made one day.
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