#Episode 61
Jinsong was in Fukuoka, Japan.
The exact location is the Aburayama Katae Observatory in Fukuoka City, famous for its night view and nearby forested hiking trails.
Team 3 leaders Han Jeong-ah and Jin Song-i were alone here.
Han Jeong-ah asked.
“Master, is it okay for just the two of us?”
The gate’s rating is SS.
Numerically, it is an SS-grade that is almost on par with the SSS-grade. Jin Song-i has brought only one person to clear this gate, which is the highest level of the SS-grade.
Honestly, up until here it was fine.
Han Jeong-ah does not ignore Jin Song-i’s power. She respects and admires it.
But not other people.
Jinsong smiled softly.
“Don’t worry. Nothing will happen.”
It was a trustworthy smile, but Han Jeong-ah just felt uneasy.
Should we say that it is Han Jeong-ah’s unique intuition?
To be honest, we were given a 30-day break after Phase 2 was announced.
No new gates appear anymore.
What this means is that during this period of rest, all humans on Earth, including the Awakened, have the opportunity to ‘reorganize’.
There was so much implied in this ‘maintenance’.
Let’s take the case of Germany, far away.
Germany is now in the throes of civil war. It is on the verge of being divided into West Germany and East Germany again.
The presence of the Awakened is precious. They want to be treated better by each other and have more.
Their desires were triggered, and the world became even more chaotic.
Even when there was no such thing as a break period or something, there were frequent incidents of Awakened people hitting each other in the back of the head inside the gate.
If you get caught, you can just work as a Black Clearer. Or, you can buy a new identity and start over.
Han Jeong-ah was worried about the back of her head right now.
Japan is clearly a great power.
Japan’s unique awakener, ‘Kaoru Hashimoto’, is so good at controlling the wind that he is nicknamed the Wind God.
Her unique ability itself was related to the wind, and above all, her officially known level is a whopping 560.
If we gather together the Moonlight Guild led by Kaoru and all the guilds that follow her, we can definitely clear this gate.
But why do you ask the Salvation Guild for help?
“Are you feeling uneasy?”
In response to Jin Song-i’s question, Han Jeong-ah nodded as if to ask what she was trying to hide.
“Don’t worry. Even if they hit the back of our heads, neither I nor our Jeong-ah will be harmed.”
Jin Song-i, who was smiling softly, showed tremendous confidence.
Lately, it seems like Jinsong, who was already strong, has gotten even stronger, and it’s probably not an illusion.
“But now that I look at it, I see that our Jeong-ah has a lot of worries.”
“What a dizzying world this is.”
“That’s true. But how long are you going to wear the mask?”
“Does this mask seem stuffy to you, Master?”
Should we call this Han Jeong-ah’s trademark?
Her attire was almost always consistent.
A dress and a mask covering the face.
It was the kind of fashion you’d see at a ball, but she really wears it all the time, whether she’s out for a meal or clearing the gate.
“Personally, I feel very sorry that our Jeong-ah’s looks are not being seen.”
“… … That’s too much praise. You’re more talented than me, Master. You have a bigger chest too.”
Jin Song-i laughed and Han Jeong-ah laughed too. To be honest, Han Jeong-ah had bigger breasts.
“After we’re done here, do you want to go shopping together? It’s been a while.”
Only then did Han Jeong-ah’s expression brighten. Oh my, she even adds such a hint.
“I have an eye on a clothing store here in Japan. Would you like to stop by there first?”
The conversation between the two continued for quite some time.
But even while Jin Song-i was talking to Han Jeong-ah, something else was on her mind.
The apostles are certainly strong.
Inevitably, those who have power will have those who follow that power.
The followers spoken of here are not the apostles of lower rank.
It means ‘humans’.
Is it really the case that there is not a single person in the Salvation Guild who is in league with the Apostles?
You may think you’re overreacting, but Jinsong has never had an easy life.
For ten years, I lived a dangerous life, crossing countless death lines like riding a crowbar.
In her experience, there can’t be no spies in the Salvation Guild.
The apostles are strong.
Their camouflage abilities are unparalleled.
Jin Shihou can sense their camouflage, but what if there is something that escapes Jin Shihou’s detection ability?
What if a being so specialized in stomach infiltrates the Salvation Guild? Or what if the servants of the apostles who receive orders from such a being are in the Salvation Guild?
If they exist, how high up are they?
The Salvation Guild, or rather the Salvation Group, is a large corporation with a market capitalization of hundreds of trillions.
Had to get rid of it.
Who is a real ally, and who is an enemy disguised as an ally.
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Jinsong was doing what she had to do in her own way.
At that moment, Han Jeong-ah stops talking. Jin Song-i also stops talking.
Because I saw the lines coming towards the observation deck.
And these two people know the woman at the very front of that procession.
She came in front of Jin Song-i and Han Jeong-ah, wearing clothes that looked like something a shaman would wear.
And then he bowed his head politely.
“We sincerely thank you for responding to Japan’s request.”
She raised her head.
The softly curved eyes, the high nose, the neat teeth, and the oval-shaped face were in perfect harmony.
This woman is Japan’s unique awakener, the wind god Kaoru Hashimoto.
She whispered softly in Jinsong’s ear.
“Is this the first time since that meeting? It’s been a while.”
Jinsong laughed.
“Yeah, long time no see.”
“I know it’s a bit odd to say this, but what happened to that blind date we talked about back then?”
“That thing I do with my little brother?”
“Yeah. I’m personally looking forward to it.”
Jinsong answered.
“Let me say it once.”
As if that were enough of an answer, Kaoru took a step back.
Then, she made a face like a princess would and spoke politely.
“Thank you, Jinsong.”
You must be really tired.
Jinsong thought this while looking at Kaoru who was overly conscious of outside gazes, and soon entered the gate with the numerous Awakened people Kaoru had brought with him.
Contrary to Han Jeong-ah’s worries, the gate clearing went smoothly.
There was no backstabbing, no fighting over who would get what.
The gate was cleared very smoothly, and the two returned to Korea after shopping in Japan.
This is what happened when Jin Shihou encountered an unknown being.
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The Earth is small. However, it only seems small to those who do not know it, but to those who do know it is very big.
Did vampires, who are considered legendary beings, actually exist?
It existed.
Likewise, did werewolves, which are scientifically impossible to exist, actually exist?
It existed. The earth is wide. It really is wide.
Even before the Gate was created, there were those who used ‘Mana’. They usually operated behind the scenes and were rarely seen on the outside.
They are mostly Westerners and are a type of wizard.
Freemasons, Illuminati, they were all created by them.
As time passed, the vampires were absorbed into the organization created by the Westerners.
Usually, Freemasons have vampires, and the Illuminati have werewolves.
This is the other side of the world.
And the other side of that world was usually called the ‘underworld’.
Helena Myers of the Freemasons was a vampire who had been alive for 300 years. She was not just any vampire, she was a true ancestor.
The leader of the vampires with the purest blood.
Her full name is Helena Royal Myers.
She was vacationing in Hawaii.
There was a party, and for the first time in a while I even wore a dress and had fun.
Then I felt it.
A huge wave of energy felt from the island of Kauai.
At first, I just thought it would be like that.
It was my first vacation in a while. I couldn’t just throw it away.
But that wave of energy continues.
The more I felt it, the more goosebumps appeared all over my body.
This doesn’t seem right.
Who the hell are you?
Are there wars between the ‘apostles’?
Then it stopped.
I guess the fight is over.
As I was thinking that, a fire suddenly broke out on the island of Kauai.
Others might not have felt it, but Helena felt it.
So I put down the wine I was holding in my hand.
Cabernet from 1992.
It’s really delicious. It’s really a shame to waste it.
So I just picked up the bottle and left the place.
I was so curious that I couldn’t help but go.
Then Helena’s watch vibrated.
-Helen? There’s a gate on the Larsen’s Beach side of Kauai.
“Gate? Why is that here?”
As everyone knows, it’s a break now.
The gates don’t appear. At least, not a single one had appeared until Helena heard the news today.
-I guess the system is rigged. Or maybe there was some kind of error.
Helena said with a sigh.
“Just keep going.”
-Yes. It is a top-tier gate among SS-grade gates. However, its location is ambiguous.
“What’s ambiguous?”
-The gate is in the deep sea.
I let out a sigh.
This kind of gate is difficult to gather people and difficult to clear.
It’s better to just deal with it in advance, like it always has been.
however.
“Isn’t that where Gandharva is?”
-you’re right.
“What if I go there and run into him?”
-… …Why are you worried about that?
“Aren’t you worried? I heard that twenty apostles have gathered in Kauai. Wouldn’t I end up dying if I go there for no reason?”
-I don’t think Gandharva would be that stupid. And you’re confident that you can run away in any crisis.
It was true.
Helena is good at ‘running away’.
-And it seems like there’s a big problem on the Kauai side.
“I just confirmed that it exploded and such, but do you know more details?”
-I requested the data anyway. I can check it within 5 minutes. What are you going to do with the gate? Are you just going to hand it over to someone else?
“Okay. I’ll just do it. Gandharva, you have to find out what that crazy guy is up to. I’ll report to you as soon as you get out of the gate.”
-I’ll prepare it right away.
He turned off his watch. Then Helena’s eyes turned red.
Her vision brightens. She catches sight of the gate through the sea below.
She entered the sea without hesitation.
And I found it.
A man smoking a cigarette leisurely.
“… …Huh? Sir, what is it?”
Why are there people at this gate in the deep sea?
“What are you doing then?”
I looked at the man asking that question.
First of all, the training suit he is wearing is impressive.
Do you have a lot of money?
Unless Helena’s eyes are deceived, the tracksuit this man is wearing is not a simple duty-free item.
It feels like it was made one by one by an Italian craftsman.
Helena, who works in the fashion industry, estimates the tracksuit at roughly $900.
Not the top and bottom combined, but each separately.
And, you can feel the body beyond the training suit.
Solid muscle, completely built for combat, muscles that almost look like they’re tied together by thousands of wires.
Her red tongue licks her lips.
“Sir, it looks delicious.”
The answer I heard was amazing. The man’s gaze scanned Helena’s body up and down. He said.
“you also.”
Helena gave a strange smile. So.
“Who are you, sir?”
“Who are you then?”
“I asked first.”
“You can answer first.”
I blinked.
“You don’t like it?”
“Then don’t worry about it.”
“… … .”
“why?”
“… … Don’t you want to know my name?”
“not really.”
“I wonder what your name is, sir.”
“I’m not really curious.”
I don’t support it even a single word.
and.
“What kind of guy is this?”
