129 – You are still the same
Tadadan~Turari~
The ball was held in a good atmosphere.
People who take this opportunity to say hello to get to know each other.
Even those who dance lightly to the sound of the song being heard.
It unfolds like a party, an ordinary social gathering.
And a corner balcony far away from the brightly lit venue.
“…… “
Choi Si-woo sipped his wine lightly while looking at the rising moon.
“It seems like you enjoy drinking more than I thought?”
“Because I am a minor, I drink in moderation.”
And next to me was a man with narrow eyes who slyly mingled with me.
Ken Ichimaru.
He showed an exaggerated size as if he was truly surprised by Choi Si-woo’s words.
“Oh my~ this. “I don’t know if I’m going to get caught or not?”
“Of course you’ll keep it a secret, right?”
“Of course. “How would a person survive without that level of flexibility?”
Choi Si-woo smiled bitterly at the last word and hid his expression by holding a glass.
It’s flexibility.
What is the scope of flexibility he talks about?
‘… It’s probably only a very small number of people.’
The rest are sacrifices and sacrifices.
Yes, that’s right.
I feel it again, Ken Ichimaru.
He was this kind of man.
Although he acts like a good person on the outside.
A being with an ugly, disgusting evil inside.
Although his natural talent and ability were outstanding.
A being who harbors an extreme sense of inferiority toward what he does not have.
‘… In the end… ‘
Even the level of magic that I have explored with self-praise and sincerity.
A man who was defeated by a rare genius named Yuen Joun.
In the end, the final destination he reached was to become a member of the 4th rank of the Six Horse Heavens and the envoy of Pianhua.
He succeeded in opening the gates of heaven by abandoning the inferior blood flowing in his body and his human body, which had clear limitations from birth, and becoming an outsider.
It is the same method as an expedient method.
If you consider that only a very few people can do that, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have ability or talent.
I just can’t use it in the right way.
“…… “
Choi Si-woo, recalling his memories, had a normal social conversation with Ken Ichimaru.
Is it because we are in the stage of hiding our true natures and approaching each other?
The conversation took place with a friend of the same age who surprisingly got along well with me.
On one side is a swordsman who has reached the pinnacle of his sword.
Because the other side is a monk who longs for the ultimate in magic.
The conversation was about efficiency and discipline in handling power.
“Anyway, magic takes a long time to cast. Therefore, I have a word for minimal triggering. In other words, we are researching how to forcibly activate power by deploying .”
“If successful, I will be able to show the speed that will not be inferior at all even in close combat.”
And further, it was built as a conclusion about society.
“… So I always think: Siwoo Choi.”
Ken Ichimaru looking at the moonlight.
“This world should be ruled by those with superior potential and power.”
“… Do you mean domination?”
“Yes, it is domination. People are stupid. “If there is no one to lead them, they end up slandering each other, making enemies, and going down the path of destruction.”
A terrible theory of good and evil.
This is an extremely pretentious story.
But even so, he did not stop.
On the surface, it may seem like a simple assertion, but Choi Si-woo knew it well.
‘… Slowly start the engine.’
The time has come to reveal one’s true colors.
Sure enough.
“…… “Why?”
At a certain moment, Ken Ichimaru’s mood changed.
“What do you mean?”
“Don’t act like a fool. Siwoo Choi. “I already know that you are the true mastermind behind the Mountain and Sea Police.”
A core of anger bubbled inside my narrowed eyes.
Choi Si-woo thought it was unexpected.
I never thought I would show emotions so immaturely.
Soon, I realize one thing I had forgotten.
‘… Still young. Really.’
Ken Ichimaru in his previous life was a man who had experienced all kinds of hardships.
Royal Blood is a person who advocates the theory of talent based on bloodline.
But ironically, he was of mixed race.
A contradictory being who also had a mother of lowly status.
The executives of the association, who were initially fascinated by his speaking skills, tried to kill him when they found out his identity.
And he is the man who overcame everything with his own strength and rose to the top.
The path of magic is also wrong, but it succeeded in reaching the ultimate goal.
Choi Si-woo just hates his methods and values.
I do not deny my abilities and efforts.
In short, he is an adversary who is recognized in his own way.
But the current Ichimaru Ken was young and immature.
He is only in his early 20s.
Choi Si-woo was far below what he thought, both physically and mentally.
“Why? Why does he have such abilities… “Why are you fighting with the association?”
Ken Ichimaru’s words continue.
“If it’s because of what happened in the past, I apologize. “For us, it’s to test how far your power can go.”
“-Let me ask you the other way. “Why?”
“… Yes?”
Choi Si-woo let go of his words and looked intently into Ken Ichimaru’s eyes.
“Am I not of the lowly status you claim? “I think it contradicts the claim.”
“… Oh, what else can I say? Surely, old men who have a lot of fat on their stomachs won’t admit it even if you show it to them with their own eyes. “They are people who have been raised and educated like that since they were born.”
He continued in a pathetic tone.
“But I am different. It’s right to admit what needs to be acknowledged and move on. You are an outstanding being. Even if it is a lowly status.”
Ken Ichimaru slowly stretched out his hand.
“I am sure. With you, we can take the association to even greater heights. And… “I will be able to reach the highest level I have dreamed of for so long.”
“…… “
It is the highest state…
Choi Si-woo calmly closed his eyes.
Memories from the past, in a dream, come to mind.
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Obviously, many things were different compared to now.
The era between us.
The location of each other.
Relationships between each other.
But in the end, the fundamentals were the same.
―Do you have no desire to become a true ancestor like me? You and I will be able to transcend species and reach realms of supremacy that even the gods feared.
Choi Si-woo smiled and slowly lowered his head.
The tickling is getting louder.
Not long after, the tickling turned into laughter so loud that the balcony rang loudly.
“… “What’s so funny?”
Ichimaru Ken frowned as if he was offended.
“I thought it was still the same. Really. “Nothing has changed.”
“… Yes?”
Choi Si-woo drinks the remaining wine glass.
Instead of answering, I picked up the fork that was on the table.
“So when are you going to start?”
“… What… ?”
“Terrorism.”
The moment the words end.
Choi Si-woo swung the fork before Ken Ichimaru could react.
The spreading blue magic power creates an unusual sound.
It’s a fork that can’t even be considered a weapon.
Once caught in the hands of Choi Si-woo, who has reached the peak of the sword, it is granted absurd power.
A single flash of light.
Blue lightning spreads out.
Ichimaru Ken’s eyes are filled with astonishment at the blow that can only be described as a thunderbolt.
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“…… “
This was a bit unexpected.
No way, I didn’t know it would get blocked… ?
Kagak, Kagagak-!
Ichimaru Ken is seen sitting down awkwardly in shock.
And the shadow that continued beneath his feet.
The muscular man sticking out there was blocking the fork with all his might.
“Ugh… “Ugh!”
The sight of barely holding a fork with both grotesquely developed hands would seem funny to someone who knows nothing.
If you assume its power, it was definitely something great.
‘Hmm… ‘
Choi Si-woo leisurely observed the man up and down.
The man was completely wrapped in black cloth from head to toe.
All you can see is the demon eye reflected through the hole in the snow hole.
Oh, and that includes Maggi, which makes the tip of your nose rot.
Choi Si-woo came to a conclusion.
This person was brought in by surprise and escort by the cautious Ken Ichimaru.
If you consider that he blocked his attack anyway.
The man in front of you is probably a strong man who is well-known among demons.
Is such speculation true?
Ken Ichimaru, who was riding, shouted belatedly.
“Mew, Mulk! Kill that man right now, right now! “I mean, show yourself like the leader of Deadborne!”
Ah, are you from Deadborne?
‘It was a group of demons that I had quite a hard time with in my past life.’
They were really annoying because they had a strong theme and only used hit-and-run tactics like bandits.
In the end, I set fire to the forest with Song Jun-ho and killed all the people who came out.
If you are the leader there.
Rather, it was strange that he was weak.
It is commonly said that it is one of the big names.
“Ugh, ahhh!”
While thinking, the man screamed.
He slowly pushed the fork away, leaning his right hand back.
Kugugu-!
Blood-like magical energy swirls down the arm, forming a red vortex.
A harsh noise resounds, like a blender.
.
It was a technique that was determined to be at least A rank or higher, and was a type of wind blow.
[Deadborn leader ‘Mulk’ casts Death Hurricane (A++)!]
[A ‘Stigma’ effect is given to the hit target.]
[Additional damage is inflicted on targets with a stigma attached!]
[Does double damage to non-mine targets!]
Oh, is there a stigma?
That means the skill level is also high.
You really have the spirit of a leader.
But Choi Si-woo did not change his expression one bit.
Rather, turn your body lightly using your right leg as an axis.
Light operation.
Light steps.
Easy positioning.
With just that one action, he instantly destroyed that terrifying blow and narrowed the distance into the man’s arms.
“…… !!”
“The technique is good, but the movements are too big. “Try to be more concise next time.”
Choi Si-woo gave a good word to the astonished opponent and held the fork backwards.
Swing.
Crushes the wall of magic surrounding the skin with force and forces it in.
Pupupupupupup!-
In an instant, several penetrating wounds were carved into the man’s torso.
Every single one is a critical point.
It was even difficult to regenerate and was torn roughly, causing massive bleeding.
“Big… “Huh!”
At the unexpected blow, the man let out a painful scream and bent his knees.
Hook!
“……… “
And remains silent at the final blow.
“Of course, go to the afterlife.”
Choi Si-woo lightly pulled out the fork that pierced his opponent’s brain.
Boom!
A cold corpse is scattered along with a sound.
Look down.
Ken Ichimaru was there with an astonished look on his face, as if he couldn’t believe it.
