Episode 64
Sihyeon sat alone on a park bench near her house, lost in thought.
The cruelty of the executioner.
It was a new skill created after solving this quest. When I saw that, I realized something again. That Poahim is not only a jailer but also an executioner.
“hmm….”
Sihyeon frowned slightly as he wondered what he was thinking, and took a sip of the drink from the vending machine.
A certain assumption came to mind.
He committed his first murder this time. Killed 2 people. Of course, they were the worst evil people who made it their business to kill.
But even so, how could an ordinary person suddenly commit murder and not be as shaken as he was? I wondered if it might be because Poachim was an executioner.
Couldn’t the awakened person be influenced by the original owner?
I had that strong suspicion. The reason for suspicion was the cotton ball technician and the awakened members of Black Cross. They seemed to enjoy killing like natives. How can everyone be like that if they are not affected?
If so, he may have become numb to murder and violence under the influence of Poahim. When I thought about it again, the way I felt when I brutally assaulted Choi Kwang-ho was different from how I was before. He felt that if he were his old self, he would not have been able to commit such an assault no matter how much strength he had gained.
It shouldn’t have been that way. This is not another world. It is a society with human rights and the rule of law.
‘You have to keep your composure.’
It is true that Poachim’s power is very fascinating.
However, one should not be overly influenced by Poachim. Then he might run away one day. It was terrible to see the mad temperament of an executioner who killed countless people explode.
‘This skill too… .’
Sihyeon recalled the explanation of the new skill she had seen earlier.
At first glance, it was a passive skill that seemed useful without any problems.
However, if I read it carefully and think about it again, there was something that caught me off guard from the first time.
Easier to keep your cool in any situation?
Of course, it seemed like it would be useful. If you can keep your cool when making a decision, you will be able to make a better decision. This will be especially useful in urgent situations. Few people could keep their cool in a tense situation.
However, in terms of personality, Sihyeon did not like cold-hearted people very much. When I met someone like that, I thought that there was something lacking in humanity. A person must also have an emotional part to feel like a human being. Still, we can move on from this.
But then.
Even if you commit murder, there are no psychological effects?
I heard that there is such a person.
Psychopath.
People who commit murder are insensitive because they cannot feel the pain of others. As a fellow human being, he was the type of person that gave me goosebumps.
‘This is a bit… .’
Sihyeon shook his head and took another sip of his drink.
I was able to understand. Although they are death row inmates, I heard that executioners whose job it is to kill humans suffer severe mental pain. It was said that there were many people suffering from mental illness.
However, it was a time when psychiatric treatment did not exist. That’s why the saying, ‘A fool lives on alcohol,’ came about. However, if murder had no psychological effects, it would truly be the best ability for an executioner. As expected, it was the ability of a maniacal executioner.
But times are different now. In a society like this, people who commit murder like that are abnormal. Of course, it will be very useful in situations where life is at stake, like what happened with Black Cross this time.
However, I thought that I should turn off the passive mode normally. I didn’t really like the fact that it was a skill that could affect personality.
“It’s difficult, it’s difficult.”
Si-hyeon muttered that and was about to return home. An incredibly ominous sensation that I had never felt before came to me, sharp as a needle.
It wasn’t an illusion. This is because the insight of a seasoned guard gave an urgent warning.
[Warning: The most notorious person has been detected nearby.]
worst… ?
It was a warning message I had never seen before. To some extent, it is C grade. It’s quite B grade.
So what’s the worst?
Sihyeon’s expression quickly hardened.
[Warning: We recommend that you immediately check the person’s information.]
I already thought so.
Sihyeon hurriedly checked the information of the person being warned.
[Legendary Assassin] Name: SierraGender: Female Occupation: Assassin (Main), Predator (Sub)Famousness: Very famous
“…!”
Legendary assassin?!
Sihyeon’s heart was beating crazy fast. My clenched hands were sweaty. Her whole body trembled.
What kind of crazy monster is this… .
Following Hyris, he was the second S-class awakened person to experience it. At that time, he was not a notorious person, so the information could not be confirmed. However, when he confirmed the information like this, he could keenly feel that the S class was insanely strong.
But if it were just that, I wouldn’t have been overcome with such shocking emotions.
The heart of the Black Cross.
The moment I saw it, I was astonished and couldn’t calm my heart trembling.
Black cross. Black Cross?
Jang Hak-gi said. The request has already been cancelled. Jang Hak-gi, who had completely surrendered, could not have lied. So then what on earth happened to this?
Sihyeon calmed down her nervously trembling heart and tried to think of something.
However, due to severe tension and tremors, my head did not turn as usual.
Then, my mind wandered to a new skill I developed today.
The cruelty of the executioner.
Sihyeon was quickly turned off, turning the cold heart that had been inactive back to active. Then, strangely enough, the tension began to calm down. I was able to return to a state of calm, if not tranquility. The tremors of my body also stopped.
Only then was Sihyeon able to organize his thoughts quickly.
getaway?
It’s completely meaningless.
battle?
It was even more ridiculous.
then?
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For now, there was only conversation. No matter how much he thought about it, he was certain that the other person had come looking for him. The black cross was the proof.
Sihyeon drank the rest of his drink and put it on the ground. It was absurd to even think about how he could maintain such calmness even in such a situation.
At that moment, Sihyeon turned his head back. There was nothing in her eyes.
But through the power of insight, Sihyeon knew. Clearly there is someone.
“…If you came looking for me, wouldn’t it be polite to come out?”
Sihyeon spoke in as calm a voice as possible. As expected, if it weren’t for the power of the Relentless skill, it would have been impossible to pretend like this.
“Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you were lost in thought, so I was just looking at you.”
darkness… No, someone jumped out from the shadow of the tree reflected in the streetlight. If it were a normal vision, I would have been scared, but I was somehow able to maintain my composure through the power of my ruthlessness.
It was a young woman dressed all in black. She wore a black skirt, black blouse, and even a black hairpin. Even the flowers on her hairpin were black.
‘As expected.’
Cheonbyeon muttered to himself. What she unleashed was a top-level stealth technique called ‘Shadow Hiding’.
A person who can feel it without even seeing it?
There will be less than ten people. As expected, the identity of this man was clearly ‘he’.
“So, what business is it?”
Sihyeon asked, looking straight at her face.
A Western beauty with blonde hair and blue eyes.
But no one could be sure whether that face was a real face. Because Si-hyeon’s reading of her identity was that of a predator in her appearance.
“I received the greeting you sent me. I thought I should visit you sometime in return. And I would like to express my sincere apologies because I feel like my children have been rude.”
“….”
what? A sincere apology?
Of course, it was they who attempted the assassination in the first place.
But anyway, two of his subordinates died as a result, so he couldn’t be in a good mood.
But you come out in such an authoritative manner? And an S-class monster?
I didn’t understand it at all. However, I felt uncomfortable asking the reason out loud. I felt like I shouldn’t have done that.
So Si-hyeon just answered with vague words.
“I see. I understand. I understand what you mean.”
“That’s good. We don’t want to have to deal with you because of this.”
Cheonbyeon laughed with his mouth. I had some concerns because I left such traces on purpose, but it seemed like the conversation would go better than I thought.
“I don’t want to pretend.”
Sihyeon answered. He felt like he wanted to somehow end the conversation as smoothly and quickly as possible. Even with Relentlessness activated, talking to an S-class person took a lot of mental energy.
“I see. I hope we can maintain an amicable relationship with you in the future without any problems.”
“That’s what I hope too.”
“It’s great that you’re someone I can communicate well with. I think I can go back with peace of mind.”
‘Okay, go back quickly.’
Sihyeon muttered to herself. I never wanted to meet a woman like this again.
However, he spoke without breaking his outwardly calm face.
“I feel the same way.”
“….”
what?
At that moment, a small doubt appeared in Cheonbyeon’s mind.
I was sure that that man was ‘him’. Even now, that thought has not changed.
But the conversation was easier than expected. It was so easy that it felt strange. Of course, it would be okay to just leave like this, but the strangeness of it bothered me a little.
… Should I give it a try?
“Ah, but….”
Cheonbyeon quietly took his luck.
“I think you know who I am… have you ever met me in another world?”
fantasy,
