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The smell of blood was scattered across the snowfield.
Shin Soo-ah’s brow furrowed faintly as she stood in a standoff with the white night wolves.
‘I’m in trouble.’
Shin Soo-ah was hunting with a party of several people.
After successfully defeating the demons in the first half, he was looking for more demons.
Shin Soo-ah suggested that they go together, but some of the impatient people left the party, saying they would search the area.
It was around that time that the spiderwebs began to fall.
As I was about to go back with the people, I saw several people being bitten by the devil.
We chased after them and rescued them, but the problem started after that.
-Krrrr!
There were not one or two, but at least a dozen or so white wolves.
Drool was dripping from the wolf’s mouth.
One of the white wolves with shining eyes rushed towards the injured man.
But Shin Soo Ah’s attack was faster.
[The ability ‘Mokyeopjibeop’ is activated!]
A thorny vine growing from the ground pierced the wolf’s chest in an instant.
She shouted urgently.
“Everyone behind me!”
People hurriedly hid behind Shin Soo-ah.
However, if they showed even the slightest weakness, the white wolves would rush at them.
Shin Soo-ah was growing thorny vines to create a barrier, but it was too much for her to do alone.
‘The terrain is too unfavorable.’
People were lying in an open snow field.
If there was a wall behind you, you could fight with your back to the wall, but that’s impossible.
The wolves were lined up in a circle, so there was no way to escape.
‘It’s impossible for me to attack and defend at the moment.’
If it were Shin Soo-ah, she could have run away on her own, but the problem was other people.
There were three injured and two uninjured.
There was no way the wounded could escape through this pack of wolves.
‘If someone attacks the white night wolves or protects people… …!’
If only someone had taken charge of just one of those two things, we could have turned this situation around.
But none of them could fill that role.
At that time, Shin Soo Ah was gritting her teeth.
-Kkiing!
The wolf’s scream could be heard from a distance.
Shin Soo-ah’s eyes widened as she looked towards where the sound came from.
“Mr. Seo Kang-rim… … ?”
She was looking at the person who appeared before her as if he were a ghost.
As new enemies appeared from the rear, some of the White Night Wolves ran towards Seo Kang-rim.
The moment the wolf was about to bite Seo Kang-rim’s side.
-Crunch!
In an instant, the white wolf’s neck was blown off.
At the appearance of a formidable enemy, the white night wolves hesitated and stepped back.
Seo Kang-rim ran straight to his next target with his sword dripping with blood.
-Krrrrrr!
Clearly, the White Night Wolf was one of the top predators in this magical realm.
Nevertheless, every time Seo Kang-rim swung his sword, his head was blown off or his chest was stabbed.
The sight of him swinging his sword and running around among countless demons looked like a scene from a sword dance.
Shin Soo-ah stared at the sight, lost in thought, and then quickly came to her senses.
‘This is not the time.’
While Seo Kang-rim was buying time, she grew trees to create a barrier to surround the people.
‘I can endure this much!’
Now the magic power was almost gone, but the sword remained.
Shin Soo-ah jumped into the battlefield holding a sword.
He ran towards the wolf that was following Seo Kang-rim and stabbed it in the back of the neck with his sword.
It was not easy to pierce the flesh as if the entire body was made of bones.
Shin Soo-ah had a surprised look on her face.
‘How did you catch this so easily?’
The body of the white night wolf was so strong that it could not even compare to the snowhorn rabbits or ice spiders that I had caught so far.
On the other hand, Seo Kang-rim was taking down the white night wolves without showing any sign of difficulty.
Shin Soo Ah clenched her teeth and escorted Seo Kang Rim, slaying the wolves around her one by one.
Oww-
Then a long wolf howl was heard from behind.
When they heard that sound, the ears of the white wolves were seen twitching.
I couldn’t resist the leader’s call.
The white wolves that had been baring their teeth and stalking their prey until just a moment ago began to back away one by one.
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Soon, only a few wolf corpses remained around.
“… … It’s over.”
Seo Kang-rim said that and let his guard down.
Shin Soo-ah also nodded and lifted the wooden barrier.
People who were trembling inside poked their heads out.
“Yeah, I survived!”
“Isn’t that person Seo Kang-rim?”
People who narrowly escaped death looked at Seo Kang-rim with eyes filled with emotion.
However, Seo Kang-rim didn’t seem to care much whether people were grateful or not.
His gaze was only on Shin Soo-ah.
“… … This is a terrible sight.”
If I had to pick the most messed up person among them, it would be Shin Soo-ah.
My stamina and magic power were already at rock bottom as I fought off the attacks of a dozen or so wolves.
She had large and small wounds all over her body, but she didn’t show any signs of pain.
“Other people are in a worse situation than I am. Since you helped me, please help me until the end.”
After saying that, Shin Soo-ah approached the injured people.
There were no fatal injuries, but he appeared to have difficulty moving.
Seo Kang-rim let out a short sigh and fed the remaining potion to the injured person.
When everyone was healed enough to walk, Seo Kang-rim looked around and said.
“Let’s go back quickly. Things will get worse as night falls.”
At those words, Shin Soo-ah nodded and quickly led the people.
Thanks to their hasty pace, the group was able to enter the lobby just as the sun was setting.
As soon as we entered, people collapsed on the spot.
“Haa, I, I survived… … !”
As the door closed behind me, the cold air stopped.
As soon as the energy of the Jangseung reached him, the hands and feet hanging on the statue began to melt, and the bleeding wounds began to heal.
Yoon Bom and Yoon Gyul, who were waiting for Seo Kang-rim in the lobby, approached him.
“Brother, are you okay?”
“Are you not hurt, oppa…?”
“It’s okay. It was nothing serious. You guys should go and rest too.”
Seo Kang-rim answered calmly and then looked back at Shin Soo-ah.
At that moment, Shin Soo-ah was also approaching him, as if she had something to say to him.
“Thank you, Seo Kang-rim. If it weren’t for you, I would have been in trouble… … .”
“If Ms. Shin Soo-ah had run away on her own, there wouldn’t have been a problem. Why didn’t she run away?”
Seo Kang-rim cut off Shin Soo-ah’s words and said.
His voice simply remained calm and composed.
It also seemed to contain a faint anger.
“Protecting someone is only possible when you are strong. At that time, you must have known that the situation was unfavorable.”
It was the same when Baek Young came to see me.
Shin Soo-ah must have also clearly known that the situation was unfavorable.
However, instead of running away, Shin Soo-ah chose to protect Seo Kang-rim, and died.
Of course, this time the White Night Wolf wasn’t that strong of an opponent.
Even if Seo Kang-rim hadn’t helped, at least she would have gotten out alive.
However, Seo Kang-rim was concerned about Shin Soo-ah’s self-sacrificing side in many ways.
I really hoped she would never have to die for someone else.
One dog death like that was enough.
Because of that, he could not help but speak in a cold tone.
“You just got lucky this time. Remember, if you let your guard down, you’ll end up dead on your way out of here.”
The atmosphere in the hall became quiet at the cool advice.
Shin Soo-ah listened to the story silently and then opened her mouth.
“Thank you, Kangrim. For worrying about me in so many ways.”
“I didn’t say that out of concern.”
“Mr. Kang-rim seems like a really kind person. I don’t know why he keeps pretending to be a bad person, though.”
Even though Seo Kang-rim said something bitter, there was worry underlying it.
Shin Soo-ah noticed it, so she just smiled even when she heard the harsh words.
Seo Kang-rim stared at her quietly and then turned away.
“… … Think whatever you want.”
He strode up to the second floor.
Shin Soo-ah looked at Seo Kang-rim’s back for a long time.
‘That person is sharp in words, but his actions are the opposite. Why does he insist on doing that? And… … .’
She closed her eyes once and opened them again.
Seo Kang-rim was gone, but it seemed like his traces still remained.
‘Why does Seo Kang-rim feel so familiar?’
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The rain that had been falling for several days has stopped.
I woke up feeling refreshed for the first time in a long time.
A clear sky was reflected beyond the window inside the accommodation.
“after…….”
After letting out a short breath, he got up from his seat.
Despite the bothersome task I had yesterday, I feel fine.
Yesterday, I helped Shin Soo Ah defeat the wolves who were being attacked.
I tried my best not to get entangled, but I couldn’t help but feel anxious about her.
Also, even though I tried to keep my distance, Shin Soo Ah was secretly talking to me.
Perhaps he had found me a favor.
Given her personality, she’d probably be more interested if she acted too snobby.
I let out a short sigh and got up from my seat.
Shin Soo-ah is Shin Soo-ah, but first, I had to worry about conquering the Demon Realm.
For now, saving Yun Gyul-wool’s life comes first.
I checked the task completion rate.
[Types of Demons Killed: 8/10]
I completed 8 species yesterday by catching the white night wolf.
Now we just need to catch two more types and we’re done.
Of course, I have no intention of completing it right away.
If I make the first move this time, Dokgo Jun will become interested in me again.
I thought it would be better to adjust it appropriately.
First, I went outside because the time I was supposed to meet Yoon Bom and Yoon Gyul-woo was approaching.
When I went down to the lobby, the two people were still nowhere to be seen.
Instead, several people came running as if they had been waiting and bowed their heads.
“Mr. Seo Kang-rim, thank you so much for yesterday!”
When I looked at the faces of the people I knew, I realized they were the people who had been with Shin Soo Ah yesterday.
They looked at me with very impressed expressions.
“Thank you for saving my life! Thank you!”
“I was really surprised. How did they kill so many wolves at once… … .”
“That’s awesome. What’s your actual rank?”
I felt slightly embarrassed by the barrage of questions.
I never intended to receive thanks from people in this way.
I had no intention of saving these people in the first place.
I just helped Shin Soo Ah a little because she seemed to be in trouble.
“Mr. Seo Kang-rim, do you need someone? I will do my best to assist you!”
“I have a defensive ability. Take me!”
It’s been quiet for a while now, but then I got a proposal to have another party.
Before I knew it, more and more people began to gather and surround me.
I didn’t really like being in the spotlight.
If I keep doing this and catch Dokgo Jun’s eye again, I’ll have a headache… … .
Then, the third door opened.
The person who came out was Dokgo Jun.
People were still showering me with compliments.
“I know I may not be strong enough to stand up to someone as strong as Seo Kang-rim… … . I will work hard!”
“Please take us!”
I tried to get out, but there were too many people and there was no way out.
That time I was surrounded by people and getting showered with party proposals.
At the same time, Dokgo Jun looked at me.
