A branch of the Chinese Hunter Association. Geumjeonggak (金炡閣). There, a woman wearing a black hat covered with a silk veil was sitting on an antique wooden chair, smoking a long pipe.
“Whoa-.”
She blew out white smoke and silently asked Ryujin across from her.
“… … okay. “You have something you want to say to me?”
The woman’s voice had the power to heighten tension just by hearing it. A power that makes even wild beasts cringe. That was the intimidation of the strong.
“But, during this busy time… … “Why did you bother to come all the way to Geumjeonggak?”
As she brushed off the ash from the cigarette holder, her white arms hidden in her sleeves were revealed. A beautiful line to look at. However, her white arms were incongruously engraved with small scars. Those were the traces she had left while fighting her battles.
“Is this story worth it?”
The woman asked leisurely, with her legs crossed. Ryujin frowned and frowned at one of her eyes.
Ryujin hated the nonchalance of her teacher, who asked questions casually even though she already knew everything.
“… … Liu Ming went into surgery yesterday.”
Liu Jin’s younger brother, Liu Ming, suffered from a rare mana disease. In order to maintain life, surgery was needed to change the constitution of Mana at regular intervals.
A life that is literally limited in time.
“Are you talking about your sister? “So this is the fourth time?”
The woman put the cigarette in her mouth again, unfazed by Liu Ming’s tragedy.
“So what do you want to say to me?”
For Ryu Jin, this kind of reaction from his teacher was nothing new. The reason he taught Ryujin was to teach him his own swordsmanship and pass it on to his successors.
She gathered gifted students from all over China and chose Liu Jin after an intense selection process.
In that relationship, there were no warm stories like the rapport between priests.
The reason why Ryujin chose a teacher called Geomshin. The reason why Geomshin chose a student named Ryujin. It was just that their interests were aligned.
“I am.”
Ryujin paused for a moment.
And even your own feelings.
It was captured quietly and coldly.
“… … Have you forgotten why I became your disciple?”
Chinese swordsman.
Among the countless hunters who wanted her teachings, Ryujin’s wish was unique.
[…] … If you become a strong hunter. Really, my little brother. Can you make it better?]
A proud boy even at the age of 14.
In response to Ryujin’s question, Geomsin smiled and nodded.
[okay. There are all kinds of miracles in the tower. It’s like saving a dying child. It won’t be that difficult. … … but.]
Geomshin interrupts the conversation and looks up and down at Ryujin, who is covered in scars from sparring. She was now measuring Ryujin’s qualifications.
[The miracle of the tower is a beautifully burning light. Those caught in the heat of the light will all be reduced to ashes. Among them, the ones who achieve miracles are the very few selected hunters. I don’t know if you can have that kind of strength.]
[It doesn’t matter. Even if it turns into ashes, I will take it.]
She slowly put the pipe to her mouth and inhaled. And then white smoke slowly puffed out.
“You probably forgot. Phew-.”
Geomsin put down his cigarette pipe and spoke to Ryujin.
“I’ll take some action to prevent you from dying. … … “It won’t be difficult if we use more circular stones.”
The circulation stone was only a temporary measure and not a fundamental solution to treat Liu Ming’s illness.
“Instead, your debt will increase. It’s my request, but… … It’s the association’s money that’s keeping your younger brother alive. I am truly grateful. Isn’t that right? “Are you a disciple?”
However, Whanseok is the only spark that can save his younger brother. Ryujin had to hold on to at least that temporary solution. In order for Liu Ming not to become cold, she had to ignite a fire even if it meant turning her into ashes.
“… … thank you.”
How much do you owe the association so far? Cycling stone is a rare mineral. Since the number was small compared to the number of people who wanted it, several buildings could be purchased with one small stone.
The amount is more expensive than that of most artifacts. Ryu Jin used more than a dozen such circular stones for his younger brother over a period of seven years.
He was able to cover that amount thanks to the help of the association that invested in him.
This support would have been impossible if not for Geomsin, the head of the Hunter Association of China.
Ryujin nodded lightly and walked away.
But then the sword’s voice called out to Ryujin.
“… … “Do you want to climb the tower?”
tower.
An unidentified structure where an unknown miracle sleeps. Ryujin has become stronger in order to obtain an artifact that can cure Ryuming. So it was natural to want to climb the tower.
Ryujin turned his head and faced his teacher again.
Geomshin turned his hat at an angle as Ryujin’s eyes showed enthusiasm even without saying a word. Her pink lips, visible through the gap in the veil, were smiling.
“… … okay? “Then that’s good.”
Sigh-
Geomshin took out a piece of paper and placed it on the desk.
“This is TOP’s position statement. It has my seal engraved on it. “Go to the tower somewhere and test your limits.”
A tower where the unknown is hidden.
The place Ryujin wanted to go to more than any other place so far. The admission ticket there was now in Ryujin’s hand.
Only then did Geomshin uncross his legs and stand up.
“Because I gave you this much convenience. “You will have to prove your worth clearly enough for everyone to understand.”
Geomsin was paying attention to the upcoming battle between Shin Yu-seong and Lorelei. At best, the names on display were too interesting to be dismissed as a competition between students.
His colleagues, King Yuwonhak and the witch Aris. The disciples of those two.
“I’ll tell you in advance. The goal is to win. Other than that, it has no meaning. “Don’t even think about tarnishing my name.”
With those words, when Geomshin left Geumjeonggak, Ryujin gave strength to the hand holding the admission form.
The peak of the tower.
For Ryujin, who is aiming for an unknown territory that no one has been able to reach until now, a single student cannot be a target. Liu Ming’s wish to get out of the hospital, see the wider world, and make many friends has not yet come true.
Therefore, in order to fulfill Liu Ming’s wish and his own wish, Liu Jin could not stop.
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‘It doesn’t matter who comes up.’
Shin Yu-seong. Adela. Lorelai.
The current Ryujin had no intention of losing, no matter who his opponent was.
* * *
The training room in the clock tower was a safe place prepared to avoid being destroyed by any attack that occurred during a sparring match.
Lorelai and Angela turned the place dark and conducted an experiment with the lightning gun installed on the ceiling.
An experiment to see if Angela can avoid electric attacks shooting from the ceiling. It was an experiment that seemed impossible considering the speed of electricity, but Angela quickly figured out the lightning gun’s pattern and avoided all attacks.
Truly unbelievable martial arts skills.
“It’s you, after all.”
Lorelai looked down at Angela, who was kneeling on one knee, with emotionless eyes.
“… … As long as the necromancer was kept in check with the saint’s sphere. There is only one opponent left. Angela. “I have high expectations for you.”
Lorelai took out the artifact she had prepared from her pocket and handed it to Angela.
What Angela was handed was an unidentified piece of clothing.
“Lady Lorelai… … .”
“If you have the Artifact, you can certainly easily defeat a student named Kim Eun-ah.”
“Hehe, if it’s him, please leave it to me. really… … I’m really confident.”
When Eunah Kim’s name came out of Lorelai’s mouth. Angela looked happy. A beauty that captivates the surroundings at a glance. White skin that stimulates the protective instinct. From his well-maintained body to his overbearing and harsh personality.
Although we only saw her briefly, Kim Eun-ah seemed to have gathered Angela’s tastes.
But that wasn’t the end of Angela’s fascination with Kim Eun-ah.
‘… … Plus I can tell. That child who pretends to be strong has a fake appearance.’
Angela could feel the inner self in Kim Eun-ah’s eyes.
Kim Eun-ah was clearly not the type of person who was strong, but she was the type of person who pretended to be strong. She puts on a mask as strong as armor, but hidden beneath it is a soft personality.
‘… … I miss you. The real face that child is hiding.’
Angela was planning to torment Kim Eun-ah in this match. It wasn’t difficult as I gained resistance to electricity through the prepared artifact. If her characteristics were to be sealed, it was her landslide victory that focused on her martial arts skills.
‘So that they cannot shout surrender. Cover your mouth first… … slowly… … ‘It’s a very slow torment.’
Angela imagined Eunah Kim’s confident face twisting into a painful expression, and eventually sobbing and asking Angela herself for forgiveness. Angela’s body is already heating up.
‘… … Of course, he won’t forgive you if you cry.’
gulp-
Angela swallowed dry saliva.
‘I wish you could stay by my side forever, but… … . ‘Because you only get one chance.’
Angela wanted to leave an unforgettable memory for Kim Eun-ah. Every time she remembered her battle with herself, she wanted to make herself shudder.
The feeling of leaving footprints in a field of pure white snow. It didn’t matter whether the feeling was fear or shame.
Angela stood up and faced Lorelai.
“then… … As Lorelai ordered. “I will take care of him.”
Angela smiles excitedly in anticipation of the battle with Kim Eun-ah. Lorelai nodded her head with an impassive expression on her face.
“i look forward to. “Angela.”
“yes. “Lady Lorelai.”
Angela, despite her sinister intentions, smiled at Lorelai with a pleasant smile.
fantasy,
