54 – Death in vain
“… Umm… “
I turned to the side when I felt a tickling sensation in my nose.
Namgoongryun, who was so deeply asleep that even if someone carried him, was hanging in his arms.
She was hugging her tightly to her chest like her beloved lover, and was only draped in a thin bed sheet without a single thread.
She stared at her sleeping like a baby for a moment, to the point where she wondered if it was Namgoong Ryun, who was usually hard and cold.
I can hear the sound of soft breathing.
Of course, I have dark circles because I went through a lot of trouble.
There were traces of fatigue that could not be hidden all over the body.
Lastly, the scar marks on her face.
The unique traces that looked like a dragon had passed by were gradually increasing in size.
“…… “
Complex and subtle emotions flow.
Choi Si-woo stopped extending his hand without realizing it.
In the end, all of this is a past memory.
It is a momentary daydream and a memory inside a broken clock.
‘…… ‘
I just gently stroked Nangongryun’s forehead.
She was cooing like a child and weakly held Choi Si-woo’s hand.
“… Don’t go.”
“…… “
Is he even talking in his sleep?
I quietly listened to her muttering words without a proper subject.
I wiped away the tears from her eyes with my fingertips.
I got out of bed and wrapped myself in the clothes prepared on the table.
I changed my clothes as carefully as possible so as not to wake up Namgungryun.
Finally, I took out the equipment that was in the case that was marked for use only by battalion commanders.
An anti-demon PD coat that only a select few can wear.
In addition, a long sword made with plenty of anti-royal material developed by ‘ROGUE’.
It was the best item and last strength that humanity could prepare as it entered the path of destruction.
A masterpiece and hope created solely by human technology.
I heard that the scientist who delivered this hung himself the next day, leaving a suicide note.
‘… ‘He was a pleasant person.’
He was a man who always said that he would live longer, and before he died, he asked if he should at least have a child… In the end, it seems he couldn’t withstand the tragedy of the world.
After finishing the equipment, Siwoo Choi looked back at Namgungryun for a moment and then walked forward.
A voice crying quietly comes from behind me.
But even so, he did not stop.
The space is shaking.
I quietly closed my eyes.
Now, I can feel the acceleration of time, which I have become accustomed to.
1 Second, 2 seconds…… Beyond 5 seconds, the last 10 seconds.
▶Master. It’s time.
“Yes.”
You can see the city center completely in ruins.
Right next to it stood a completely collapsed academy with a sign that said ‘Prunel’.
A place so devastated that it can no longer hope to see its former glory.
The dark clouds in the sky had red streaks, and rain was filled with magical energy that would kill an ordinary person instantly if they touched it.
The air in the atmosphere could not survive without a purifier.
The earth was full of death, unable to embrace life.
It was a time when I was silently looking at the sky.
A loud voice rang in my ears.
“I always feel this, but it’s such a good moment. Isn’t it? Ye Dong-tak?”
“… I agree. “My heart trembles as I think about ripping those bugs apart.”
The two people are fully armed and Ryu Chae-hwa is equipped with a submachine gun on his waist.
All three stood side by side with a solemn determination.
“Ryu Chae-hwa. Report.”
At Choi Si-woo’s words, Ryu Chae-hwa took out an electronic terminal from her arms.
“This is Yuen’s investigation. It is said that the reaction of the 4th place of Yukma Yeokcheon can be felt at the designated location.”
“Is it you?”
Ryu Chae-hwa shook her head.
“It appears that he is a member of the family. However, the signal is significant… “I suspect he may be a close associate.”
“…… “
I stopped at those words for a moment.
There was a man who came to mind when I heard the word ‘closest associate.’
“Moon Him-chan and Ye Dong-tak will be the leaders, and Ryu Chae-hwa will be the backup. “If anything happens, don’t come forward and call me. Then, we will carry out the operation starting from this time.”
“””Yes!”””
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-Gaaa!
A bizarre howling sound fills the city.
The source of the sound is believed to be civilians wearing plain clothes.
On the outside, he seems like an ordinary person, but if you look closely, you can’t say that anymore.
“Gaaa!”
Gray-colored skin. Eyes completely stained red. The bizarre body movements and even the scent of rotting meat.
People who are completely infected.
They were demons who were turned into willless meat puppets by the power of the 4th rank of the Six Demons.
“Mmm hahahaha! Zombie guys! “As long as Moon Himchan is here, it’s useless!”
Moon Himchan was the first to run and took out two batons from his arms.
Clap! With a clanging sound, a huge two-handed ax is lifted into one’s hand.
He swung his ax in all directions like a windmill, and with each flash of the blade, the bodies of his enemies were broken into pieces and scattered.
“Himchan Moon. Don’t lose your strength to idiots! These guys are just wasting time! “It’s of no use unless you catch your closest associates!”
“hahahahaha! Ye Dong-tak! Don’t do that too much. “How long has this been hunting?!”
The fight continued and time also accelerated.
The enemies, who were initially demons, were transformed in the blink of an eye into bipedal monsters with bat wings.
It was a lower species of vampire, commonly called ‘lower class’.
Ryu Chae-hwa, who was standing in the center, rained down bullets.
As if he had any special abilities related to firearms, each time he fired, he tore and destroyed the enemy and swept them away like fallen leaves in the wind.
Choi Si-woo also silently swung his sword and defeated as many enemies as possible with minimal waste.
It was a moment when the battle had been going on for a long time.
Boom!
“Crrr… !”
A huge shadow appeared behind a burning high-rise building.
The size is close to the 9th floor.
Muscles filled with purple color.
Even cloud-like blood flowing around the body.
As he screamed as if he was no ordinary guy, the whole area started to rot and crumble.
“… Holy sh*t! Even ‘Elder’! “The fact that he’s here is proof that the clan is right around the corner!”
“Is that a corps commander-level entity classified as S-class? “It’s definitely a ridiculous monster.”
“Battalion Commander Choi Si-woo.”
I looked away.
Ryu Chae-hwa, whose complexion became pale, held her shoulder and shook her head as if to tell her not to overdo it.
“I will request reinforcements right away. “Just step back and be a little safer.”
“-No, I’m going right away. “You three should wait here.”
“Yes? Now, just a moment! Choi Si-woo, great boss! Battalion commander!”
I heard the voice and ran forward.
The body is light.
Sensation as if the whole body had wings.
I was running faster than my legs could push the ground.
It was a movement that clearly ignored the laws of physics.
I felt a new sensation after a long time.
‘Body in its prime.’
I felt like my body had been trained to the limit and had been remodeled through all sorts of reinforcements and procedures so that I could no longer call it human.
Inside, strange organs that were no longer human supplied a large amount of magical power.
Highly elastic superalloy combined with bone exerts minute strength and provides durability to withstand explosive power.
And I felt a state so high that it surpassed all of this.
So, I was careful.
If I make a mistake, I’ll get drunk with power and forget that this is a dream.
‘… Although it felt like it was only a day… ‘
Her memories become increasingly blurry.
As the ego collapses, the spirit of wanting to blend into the life of Choi Si-woo from his previous life is recognized.
I recognize myself as a hope for those remaining in a dying world, receiving overwhelming love, and being intoxicated by shallow rewards.
‘Let’s hurry.’
I feel a strange confidence that I cannot explain in words.
My inner self was screaming that something was waiting ahead that would end my nightmare.
“Whoa…” “
In just one breath, the body became completely blue.
Immediately afterwards, it turned purple and gave off a distinct magical scent.
Pressure occurs just by taking a step.
Space is distorted, and everything floating in the air moves away from me.
Dominion of space as if using the imagery world.
The blood emitted by the ‘Elder’ was immediately crushed and its body eroded.
“Great… “Kruk!”
The big guy hesitates like a child.
Eyes filled with fear were constantly shaking.
“Kra la la la!!”
Screaming loudly.
He clenches both fists and slams them down, as if he can’t be scared by such a small creature.
I placed my hand on the hilt of my sword, looking at the approaching blow.
The purple magical power soon turned into a faint black color.
Unsheath the sword.
No sound or trace occurs.
The ultimate art that has been fully realized through self-realization.
Currently, Choi Si-woo’s sword did not consume any unnecessary actions or time, as if the intermediate process had disappeared.
A strand of sword energy runs along the blade, so thick that it can be distinguished with the naked eye.
It is a powerful sword energy that can be used because it has reached the stage of fully ripened spiritual realm.
It doesn’t end here.
Dozens of sword energy swirled around the tip of the sword, forming a small blade.
Dozens of such things appeared and began to orbit around the sword.
Boom!
Step firmly on the ground.
And cut it down.
This extremely simple task takes place within 0.01 Seconds and is completed at the same time.
“… Nice… “Reuk?”
A small cry escapes from the ‘Elder’s’ mouth.
I couldn’t figure out why that bug-like person was sheathing his sword.
I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t reach it even though it was right in front of me.
That was the end.
-!!!!!!!!!!!
The Elder’s body was divided into dozens, hundreds, and thousands of pieces and cut into pieces.
The surrounding buildings were also cut down into small pieces.
Small terminals are popping up everywhere.
At most hundreds of minions, hidden remnants, and demons and vampires waiting for a surprise attack were killed on the spot.
A force that was more than enough to level the city to rubble in just one hour, including the Elders, was destroyed by the hand of just one man.
Soon, all that was left was a puddle of blood to prove that it existed.
“… Phew.”
Choi Si-woo exhaled and caused a slight vibration in his sword.
I brushed off the remaining debris and blood at once and put it into the scabbard.
“… Let’s go.”
The power of an absurdly strong person.
But he blamed himself.
After a long time, I became intoxicated with power and wasted my magic power.
▶Master. Well, at least it’s 2%. There is no need to blame yourself for consuming just that much magical energy.
‘It’s as much as 2%. Just in case. ‘Give me a mana cubic syringe.’
▶I understand.
As Choi Si-woo walks away, a loud voice is heard from behind.
Moon Himchan and Ye Dongtak smiled brightly as if they were children.
“Wow, Siba. Leader. I knew you were strong, but you are a real monster. What did you just do? Are you cutting it? “I couldn’t see a thing.”
“That thing you made at the end of the last sword is a mutated version of Geomhwan, right? “I can barely make a sword, but I really respect you.”
Questions and comments continued.
Just when we thought it was a bit noisy, Ryu Chae-hwa, who was worse than others, pulled the two out.
“Stop! Don’t disturb the battalion commander anymore. “He’s different from ordinary people like us from the beginning.”
“Oh, Ryu Chae-hwa… “You take great care of me as the future West.”
“That’s right.”
“What, what! “What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
Ryu Chae-hwa’s face turns bright red.
She was embarrassed and looked at Choi Si-woo.
Whether that is the case or not, the parties continued to move forward.
I can hear them whispering to each other.
Looking at Ryu Chae-hwa’s face getting redder, she seems to be giving some advice of her own.
After a while, she quietly approached the seat next to her.
“… Battalion commander.”
“What is it, Ryu Chae-hwa? “Do you have anything to say?”
“… “I heard that once this mission is over, you will be given some time to rest.”
“They said so. I think I’ll probably take a break for about a month… “
“Well, then…” “
She fidgeted and took out her paper ticket from her arms.
It was a couple’s ticket to the underground movie theater, which is said to be difficult to obtain after the world has become like this.
“I heard that a movie that was popular ten years ago will be aired specially this time. I heard I was lucky enough to get some film… “If you have time, would you like to come with me?”
I stopped for a moment.
When I turn my head, I see Ryu Chae-hwa’s face as red as a ripe persimmon.
The pure face of a woman in love.
Even considering that he had just entered his mid-20s, he looked extremely fresh.
You can hear the low laughter of two men.
If you look at the situation, it seems like he was worried about the sudden date request, but the reality was completely different.
What Choi Si-woo was thinking about was not such a sweet and happy concern.
‘Obviously… Around this time… ‘
Yes, the moment I heard those words, something happened.
And that too in a very terrible form.
Moment.
With the alarm bell in her head ringing like crazy, she hurriedly pulled Ryu Chae-hwa’s body closer.
I can see her face looking embarrassed.
And the background splits in half.
Kukkwakwa-!!!
“…… “
I picked up the thick dust with my hands.
It was cut off.
It was just a phenomenon, but the problem was the target.
‘Space… ‘
The space divided into straight lines was revealing darkness.
Inside it, dozens of detailed and delicate magic circles were woven together like a twist.
It was a ‘space-type’ magic that could only be activated by an archmage who had reached at least the 9th rank.
I was able to sense that the opponent’s skill was absurd in that he used this level of power without any particular signs.
“Ryu Chae-hwa! Take the two people back right now… -“
I couldn’t speak.
Ryu Chae-hwa expressed his puzzlement at her vain gaze.
“-… Battalion commander?”
Immediately after, a crack is drawn on her neck.
Blood spurted like a fountain, turning Choi Si-woo’s face red.
Tuk-. Degururu.
The head, which rolled like a soccer ball, rolled around on the dirty dust.
Ryu Chae-hwa will die until the end.
She did not hear an answer from the man she had a crush on.
