168 – Wait, you villains
Han Jae-joong had to take a long time to explain to Jo A-yoon that they were not colleagues and were simply cooperative.
“Is it true…?”
“It’s true, Ayun. That’s really stressful. Ah. I’m not saying that you’re stressed, but that I’m tied up with those guys is stressful. Do not misunderstand?”
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Jo Ayun hesitated and nodded. I still had the habit of showing my past timid side when I felt weak. There was a lot of sadness in his eyes.
Han Jaejoong was also treated unfairly.
‘I told you just recently that I was your only colleague….’
Even now, the only person I can call a colleague is Jo Ayun.
Colleagues must have a relationship of trust beyond a simple cooperative relationship. You can only be considered a true colleague if you can take on risks together even though you know you won’t receive any reward in return.
You can’t call them colleagues because they have established cooperation through contracts.
‘How can you trust these monsters and call them colleagues?’
The moment they achieve this goal of cooperation, they are highly likely to strike back. Monsters are a race of people for whom it is not strange to treat human lives like flies at any time.
What’s the point of having a conversation? They’re different beings in the first place.
Monsters were born to use people to fulfill their own interests, and people were born to survive. Their values are different, and it is natural for them to hate each other.
Even now, many people lose their families to monsters. Lose your job and place to live. When looking for the cause of someone’s unhappiness, if you identify a monster, you are 90% correct.
The same is true for Han Jaejoong right now. His pain was caused by a monster.
“Ha f*ck, that’s true, but I’m so angry for no reason. “Hey, you bastard, won’t you help me?”
“There is no romance in not helping even though you have received something.”
“…f*ck!”
The archer kicked the innocent sofa.
“Look, Ayuna. “How can you be on the same side with such a violent guy?”
“Just do it, really.”
No one cared about the archer’s violent words and actions. Han Jaejoong also lightly patted Jo Ayun on the back, letting out a sigh through one ear.
“So don’t worry too much. “That dementia patient and I will never be colleagues.”
“Who has dementia? A one-month-old baby!”
“He’s a monster, he’s forgotten his purpose, and he’s got dementia too, you bastard!”
If you look at it as a human being, it is similar to forgetting how to breathe.
Jo Ayun watched the conversation between Han Jae-joong and Archer, rubbing her tearful eyes. Jason also helped out from time to time, playing shield and being sarcastic.
Definitely their relationship was inappropriate to call them colleagues. It seemed as if at any time he saw an opportunity, he would stab his opponent in the back and laugh over his head.
However, it would also be inappropriate to say that there was no intimacy at all.
‘Friend… Or evil friend?’
Yes, evil one. This seemed like an appropriate expression. Although there is intimacy between them, they can never give up their lives. It is a relationship that is realistic and in some ways bleak.
[Is your friend okay?]
‘Well, I’m not a woman so picky as to find fault with her brother’s friendship.’
Heung, Jo Ayun puffed out her chest ever so slightly, as if praising her own pride.
[Is that so… Guardians are also very complicated. Is loving a woman complicated after all?]
Parrot, the mascot’s voice coming from the belt was full of laughter. The answer seemed like a mockery, so Jo Ayun made a V-shaped eyebrow in dissatisfaction. Of course, the mascot, who had become accustomed to Jo Ayun after years of working as a mascot, did not pay any attention.
Jo Ayun, who knew this, also gave up the idea of receiving an apology.
‘But those monsters… You said they don’t have dreams, right?’
[Yes, that’s what I heard?]
‘I see….’
I felt a strange sense of kinship.
‘It’s the same thing that I also don’t have a dream.’
[But the guardian is different. Isn’t there a really childish and wonderful goal of protecting other people’s dreams?]
‘You can’t help but say it’s romantic, you birdhead.’
Of course, as he is a monster, it is not that he does not have dreams, but that he has forgotten them, but Jo Ayun was able to sympathize with their feelings to some extent.
‘Well, I hope I find it quickly.’
[Then they might slaughter humans?]
‘In that case, my brother and I can stop it.’
A dream is a dream and an evil deed is an evil deed. We cannot tolerate destroying the dreams of an unspecified number of people for the sake of our own dreams.
‘…But for some reason, I think it will be okay.’
Especially Jason, that monster. Archer, even though he has a lot of criminal records and is anxious, that monster has always been cooperative with humans.
Even if we forget our purpose, is it possible to reform and transform like that? That didn’t seem to be the case. That kind of behavior is definitely in our nature.
‘Wait a minute. I forgot my purpose. I forgot… I forgot… I forgot…’
In the case of the archer, I received an explanation. That is Han Jaejoong’s death.
After overusing the transformation, his body died and he was reborn as a monster using the corpse as a medium. As a result, he forgot everything about human life and became a complete monster.
A monster with different values and behavior, who can only communicate with each other.
But Jason is different. Even though there is a belt with a large buckle around the waist, that is definitely the weapon of a monster. This is not the transformation belt that Jaejoong Han or himself use.
Then what is it? Why did you forget your purpose? Unless there was a tolerable incident, the monster wouldn’t have forgotten his purpose.
‘Forget… Forget… Lost… Disappeared… Huh?’
Loss?
“Hold on there, Mr. Compass Monster.”
“Please call me Jason.”
“Okay Jason. Have you ever met a scorpion before?”
Scorpio’s monster. A vicious beast and a bug that brings loss. If it’s something that took away Han Jae-joong’s life, it’s quite possible.
“Uh… What do you mean? “A scorpion, this is the first time I’ve seen that monster…?”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden, b*tch?”
The two monsters reacted in confusion.
“…Botis.”
But Han Jaejoong’s reaction was different. He muttered the name of the Bogotalis monster who was not here.
“Botis, he said. He said he has lost some of his memories.”
“That’s because he went from a human to a monster, so his memory disappeared.”
“No, he said he lost his memories even when he was a monster.”
“What?”
“And the cause is, as Ayun said earlier, a scorpion.”
Han Jaejoong sat on the sofa and organized his thoughts. After listening to Jo Ah-yoon’s words, he noticed more than one or two points.
Amnesia when you have already become a monster is not a common symptom. Moreover, even though he was a monster with a constellation, Botis showed a particularly protective spirit.
If you are a high-level monster who can already do the work of one person, you are probably not an important target of protection for Botis.
Until now, I thought it was because Jason was a half-hearted monster who didn’t know his purpose.
‘But what if there is another reason?’
For example, if you are someone who shared the same wound and are looking for clues.
“Jason, think about your first memory.”
“Uh… Um… I understand. Was it about 5 years ago? I was walking in the desert. “Botis discovered it…”
“You don’t remember anything before that?”
“…But….”
Han Jaejoong turned his gaze and looked at Archer.
“Then amputation of limbs due to dementia. You?”
“Isn’t it harder to f*cking say that? Uh, I. “Namduyukseong’s starlight enveloped my body for a while, and then when it disappeared, I saw a city that had been completely destroyed.”
After listening to the story, I was certain.
For a monster, the first memory of completing the constellation should be the first memory. But Jason is different. He has no memory of a time when his constellations were completed.
“Ji, are you saying I was attacked by a scorpion? But it’s not strange. “I don’t have the mark of being hit by a scorpion.”
Jason pointed to the back of Han Jaejoong’s hand. The back of my hand has a hideous purple scar in the shape of a gear wheel. It was a sign that he had been attacked by a scorpion.
“Look. I don’t have what you have. “I’ve never met a scorpion…”
“Jason. “Can you take off your belt?”
“…Maybe.”
“Since you said probably, I guess that means you’ve never taken it off?”
“Yes, that’s right. “Bo, don’t touch this….”
It’s that name again. Botis. It was the moment when Han Jaejoong’s doubts turned into certainty.
“Then take it off now.”
“Oh, no! This is an important promise…”
“Why is this boy talking so much that I told you to take it off?!”
In the end, the archer who couldn’t stand it took action first. Without hesitation, I ripped off the belt, the buckle with the needlessly detailed ship model on it.
“Kwaaak!”
Quad Deuk. Jason complained of pain with a sound that was more horrifying than expected. The belt was held tighter than expected. If it weren’t for the inconsiderate touch of the archer, his suffering would have paradoxically continued even further.
The belt that was fixed slightly higher than the waist, where a person’s belly button would be, was torn off, and the scene inside was revealed.
Just like what remained on the back of Han Jae-joong’s hand, and what remained on Botis’ stomach, he also had similar scars.
A scar that remains like a purple gear. A mark dripping with ominousness. The mark was fainter than Han Jaejoong’s, but it definitely existed.
It is poisonous to scorpions.
“Wow, you were right.”
The archer stroked his arm as if giving goosebumps. Anyway, rusty gloves cover my body so I can’t use my bare skin, and it would be a corpse inside. Han Jaejoong couldn’t understand.
“Why is this to me…?”
Jason continued to mutter while looking at his scar, as if he was still having a hard time accepting the situation. He could never have imagined that his forgetfulness could have been caused by someone else.
“Uh… One more reason to fight?”
Jo Ayun looked at them and laughed helplessly. I never thought what I expected was real. I never imagined that things would work out this easily.
Anyway, we can now expect more active cooperation.
On the other hand, Han Jaejoong was dumbfounded.
How many people have you reached out to?
‘Maybe because it’s a galaxy level, the number of victims is greater than you can imagine.’
Party. Jaejoong Han clapped. Everyone’s eyes were focused on him.
“Now the motive seems clear.”
“Wait a minute, what is my motive?”
“There is starlight. The scorpion probably didn’t just capture memories or life spans, but wouldn’t starlight come out if it caught it? “If you are a victim of the same system as me, you may not be able to save core memories, but you may be able to recall them to some extent.”
“Besides, it’s not a serious matter for a comrade! Comrades help each other!”
Jason also added a word.
“Yes, yes! That’s right! hahahaha, f*ck! I also have the advantage of catching that guy! Helping a friend search for memories. “It’s a shame that you can have romance in reality!”
The archer was excited and laughed out loud, probably because he was clearly motivated.
“In just a few hours, my life span will be 29 days. I feel my body becoming weak. As time passes, it is certain that my body will deteriorate and I will become useless. “Let’s finish this quickly.”
Han Jaejoong intended to say something jokingly, but Jo Ayun looked at him with sad eyes. Let’s be careful about jokes from now on. He swore and gave instructions to the archer.
“Sajji, use those good eyes to find the scorpion’s location. And Ayuna. “Move everyone except the archers to that location.”
Archers are more useful in sniping from a distance than up close. Although it is not a terrible level for close range combat, the opponent is a galaxy-level monster. The archer will quickly turn into a useless force.
“Wait! I’m a warrior too! I’m going to go out front and fight proudly! “What are you giving orders to?”
“Can I be of help? I’m a three-star monster. “It probably won’t be at full power, but…”
“The only thing that can save your organs is sniping, you bastard. And Jason. You deflect the enemy’s attacks. You don’t need to continue. “It only takes a few moments, important moments.”
Distracting the enemy’s attack.
That alone is helpful enough. I don’t even expect to run away. Not only is there a possibility of moving a scorpion, but this is because there is a Cassiopeia butterfly that is higher compatible with it.
If you place the butterfly in this location in advance, you can move it conveniently.
Even if we are in danger and have to retreat, there won’t be any major problems like this.
“Let’s quickly finish what we started.”
The archer sighed and moved to the window to concentrate. Jason clenched his fists and shook them, happy that he had a role to play.
Jo Ayun kept glancing at Han Jaejoong as if she was anxious.
What we are dealing with from now on is a powerful enemy on a different level from before. The galaxy’s reputation is not an exaggeration. Even if he is in Ursa Major form, he is not an easy opponent.
Ursa Major is definitely a powerful form. But in the end, the story is limited within the constellation.
But Han Jaejoong remained calm. He didn’t seem nervous. If he makes one mistake, he could die today instead of regaining his life.
‘I guess it’s not like that just because you gave a lion a good hit in the past…’
It would be difficult if you were tainted by overconfidence and arrogance due to that incident.
There are many variables in a fight. It is a dangerous idea to compare past enemies with current enemies and be confident of victory. Even more so if the enemies are different.
Even though they are considered the same beast, a lion and a scorpion are different. I heard that in the first place, he backed off from the fight with the lion.
This is an opponent whose victory you should not carelessly predict.
Of course, I will listen to what he says. Jo Ayun’s true intention was the opposite. He thought it would be better to challenge him after accumulating starlight by defeating several enemies rather than challenging him right away.
‘What are you thinking, brother…?’
His expressionless face was rare. He couldn’t read what he was thinking.
“I found it.”
Soon a report came in from the archer. It was quite fast.
“Oh, already?”
“It’s fast.”
Jason and Jo Ayun were impressed. But Han Jaejoong was not surprised. He had a calm expression, as if this was natural.
“But, there are a lot of them.”
“…What?”
“One, two, three… Wow, that’s a bit too many.”
The archer was embarrassed. So did the other two.
“Is there one among them who is with contradictory or other monsters?”
Han Jaejoong asked back.
“Uh… There is. There is. “Not only are there contradictions… but there are also Botis?”
“What?!”
Jason reacted violently. Botis was someone who deliberately hid his wounds, so it wasn’t an awkward reaction.
“Oh f*ck.”
“Why again?”
“They’re saying something over there.”
“What is it?”
“Have some patience, you bastard. “I’m watching too.”
“Why are you so nervous, you idiot?”
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The archer felt a sense of contradiction and eye contact. He said he copies abilities. Are you still copying the field of view? Contradiction looked straight in this direction and spoke.
“‘I will step away for a while. Instead, this person will fight.’ What the f*ck does this mean?”
Mosun also answered whether he saw what the archer said.
“‘Bo and I made a deal. Instead of dealing with all of you, I will get your memories back.’ Oh, what is that?”
It was an advisory answer to the listener, but not to the archer. He was definitely having a conversation.
The archer suddenly took his eyes off the window and looked at the group.
“Let’s go! Hell, the Unknown League! “Botis and bug bastards, let’s rip off that cactus head and get our lives back!!!”
He shouted, raising his fist high in the sky.
“…Botis is also on that team?”
“Ugh.”
“Why didn’t you report that first? Before acting like a leader.”
“I am the leader because I created the name of this alliance!”
“Do whatever you want.”
“Then I am the leader, right? Leader, I do it? Understand? “Don’t say anything else later!”
Jo Ayun whispered to Han Jaejoong.
“Is it really like that?”
“It’s like that. Give the butterfly to that guy. “Tie it to an arrow and shoot it.”
Jo Ayun did as he said and handed over the butterfly to the archer. He immediately made an arrow, attached a butterfly to the end, and then hung it on a bow he didn’t know where he got it from and pulled it.
“Wait, you villains! “Hell, the nameless ally is going!”
Quang! An arrow was fired.
Han Jaejoong still had 30 days left to live, but he was so pathetic that he felt like his lifespan was shortening due to stress.
