#Episode 77
Even in this situation, Gabriella was a little touched by Hong Hyun’s consideration for her. Tears flowed from her eyes without her intention.
And Kaoru, who was watching, was dumbfounded. Even if it was one thing to treat him like some kind of barley sack that had been placed there, what was this unfunny melodrama? This was not only unbelievable, but also embarrassing. No, how long had it been since these two met that they were doing something like this?
It was absurd. I was embarrassed, and the embarrassment I felt in this situation soon turned into anger.
“These kids are really-!”
It was at that moment that Kaoru was trying to kill Gabriela and Hong Hyun at the same time with the other hand.
Gabriela was shedding tears.
He whispered in a small voice into Hong Hyun’s ear.
“[Bless].”
Light is present. White light flows out from Hong Hyun’s two eyes. It also flows out from his body. Hong Hyun turns his head. Kaoru, who was reaching out, flinched.
That was understandable.
I was surprised at Hong Hyun’s changed appearance.
Then Hong Hyun reached out his hand.
[The wine of the soul-changing flame.]
[Jack’s Orb.]
All the mana in the surroundings burst into flames. They immediately rushed towards Kaoru.
It was on a different level from the fireworks before.
It was a huge sphere, probably about 10 meters in height and diameter. The speed at which it was realized was also on a different level than before. It appeared in the blink of an eye.
Kwaaaaang-!!
It hit Kaoru’s body directly. Kaoru was blown away with a loud noise.
Hong Hyun slowly stood up from his seat. Despite the alarm sound ringing like crazy, his mind was clear.
[You have been blessed.]
[You can use powers that reach the highest level of your current rank for 10 seconds.]
[The Blesser has decided that you are the only one to be blessed.]
[It touches your heart. The effect changes.]
[You can use powers beyond the limits of your rank for 1 minute.]
[Temporarily enters a second awakening state.]
[The energy of Mother Nature responds to you.]
Up until this point it was surprising, but the message that came after that was the real deal.
[The noble beings of the spirit world are watching you.]
[The Master of Flames is watching you.]
[The primordial flames watch over you.]
This is a message that has never appeared even for a single moment from Hong Hyun or any of the other Awakened Ones.
The content was shocking, but Hong Hyun’s expression did not change at all.
Honestly, I never imagined I would be able to wield this much power, but this is my chance.
A chance to kill Kaoru.
It is impossible for one’s mind to wander elsewhere.
Hong Hyun stretches out both hands.
The light flowing from his eyes soon turned red.
The atmosphere around Hong Hyun is boiling.
Kaoru, who had been caught in a huge explosion on the other side, raised her head.
“… … is acting up.”
A face distorted with anger, with a burnt appearance all over his body.
She, with visuals that look like something out of a horror movie, unleashes her power.
Kwaaaaang-!
Her body grew larger. Horns grew on her forehead and wings grew on her back.
She kicks the seat.
It was incredibly fast. She had reached Hong Hyun in an instant, but she had not anticipated the power of Hong Hyun’s attack.
Hong Hyun’s two eyes sparkle.
[The wine of the soul-changing flame.]
[Hand of Mansudra.]
A giant hand appeared in front of Hong Hyun, who was stretching out both his hands, as the space tore apart. The hand, wrapped in flames, reached out towards Kaoru, and Kaoru felt an overwhelming sense of fear for a moment.
He immediately changed the direction of the hand that was trying to tear Hong Hyun’s neck.
The flaming hand and Kaoru’s hand collide in the air.
Kwaaaaaaaah-!!
Kaoru was pushed back with a loud noise. A huge soot appeared on her body. Hong Hyun did not think this was the last attack.
Kaoru is flustered and Hong Hyun tries to attack until the end.
This is where the difference comes from.
A space opens up in the sky.
There the same hand was struck down.
The 170th apostle, Kaoru Hashimoto.
Kwaaaaaaaah-!!
I am crushed by the giant hand that extends out.
In this huge mountain, a huge hole shaped like a palm was created.
Hong Hyun just sat down in his seat.
Blood gushed out from his chest. He turned his head.
Gabriela’s eyes met mine.
It’s a word that doesn’t quite fit the situation.
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“… …There is no recovery magic?”
“… … Is it possible? I woke up today?”
“That’s true.”
I stood up again. Gabriela’s unique ability is definitely to buff others. The buff time is not over yet. I have to leave for now. I have to return to South Korea.
It was then that the great Emperor Volkanov, who had been completely excluded and had even forgotten about Hong Hyun and Gabriela, took action.
Phagecic-!
The current surged. He reached out to Hong Hyun in an instant. The arm wrapped in electricity looked threatening. Hong Hyun realized it too late and reached out.
Kwaaaaang-!!
Hong Hyun flew away with a huge roar. Of course, he didn’t fly alone. In the meantime, he grabbed Gabriela’s waist again. So they flew together. Volkanov, who had also flown backwards, raised his head with an eerie smile.
This is an opportunity.
That woman, to be exact.
Gabriela is the chance.
The Awakened Ones can deal with the Apostles just by giving them buffs? That’s surprising.
As long as Gabriela was there, there was no need to bow down to the Apostles. At least that’s what Volkanov thought.
And even at first glance, Hong Hyun’s condition was not normal.
There were more pores in his body, but he seemed to be having more trouble breathing, and it seemed like he had used up all the strength he had been buffed with earlier.
That’s how it was originally.
No matter how strong your strength is, if your body doesn’t follow suit, it’s meaningless. Now is your chance.
“What the X… … .”
Volkanov turned around at the sound of a voice. Kaoru was struggling to stand up in the gaping hole shaped like a palm.
It looked ominous. It was like looking at a corpse about to die.
“Who taught you that?”
“……yes?”
“… …Who taught you to open your eyes like that?”
“… … Ah… … I’m sorry.”
“Close your eyes and chase after me, now.”
“……yes!”
Volkanov, who thought so, leaves the place.
I had to kill Hong Hyun.
And then, Volkanov, who arrived at Hong Hyun’s place, started cursing.
“Let’s go!”
There wasn’t any.
Hong Hyun ran away with Gabriela using teleportation.
It’s okay. I can’t go far anyway.
Volkanov also used teleportation following the flow of mana.
It moved like that.
Exactly twice.
Volkanov used teleport twice in succession and saw the back of Hong Hyun’s head in front of his eyes.
You can also see the scar hidden by the hair. How much time has passed?
About 2 minutes have passed?
Got it in 2 minutes.
At most, he only ran away for two minutes.
I reached out.
You should grab the back of his head and crush it. No, you should just blow it up.
And so, Volkanov’s outstretched hand stops in midair. Along with a sound that should not be heard.
Thud-!
Volkanov’s brow furrows.
Who the hell grabbed my wrist?
Who dares?
Like this useless, decapitated chick.
And Volkanov just swallowed.
There was a man who shouldn’t be here.
To be honest, even if this guy was here, I would have said the same thing.
But there was another problem.
In this man’s hands was ‘Kaoru’s head’.
Does this make any sense?
I used teleport twice, but it didn’t take that long.
But what is this ridiculous speed?
You came here after cutting Kaoru’s neck while using teleportation?
It’s out of the realm of perception.
If you don’t panic in this situation, you’re not normal.
Volkanov looked at Jin Shi-hoo in front of him with a puzzled face. He said.
“How do you say hello in Bear Country, Subashiva? Is this right?”
* * *
I didn’t plan on going to Mexico in the first place.
To be honest, I didn’t want to go.
Why am I going to that far away place?
I couldn’t communicate and I had no desire to go sightseeing.
Right now, I just wanted to enjoy a meal with my older sister in front of me.
But in the middle of the conversation, my older sister was on the phone, and I unintentionally overheard the conversation.
I asked my sister who ended the call.
“are you okay?”
“It’s okay. But I’m a little worried.”
“What are you worried about?”
“… … Among the unique awakened ones, isn’t there even one person who joined hands with an apostle?”
Let me tell you my personal thoughts.
“It’s not like there isn’t one. People who originally worshipped power tend to bow down to a greater power.”
“… … .”
“So, my sister is more worried about that guy named Hong Hyun in Mexico than about this meat?”
“I won’t deny it. I’m worried. Because you’re my person. Wouldn’t you be worried if you were me?”
I can’t deny this either.
If my person were in my arms, I would act no differently than I would with my sister.
My sister taps something on her watch. I glance at it and see that it is a message from Secretary Yoon Young-soo asking him to prepare a private jet.
Suddenly I wonder.
“What kind of kid is that Hong Hyun? He doesn’t look that old.”
“Um… … Well. It’s hard to define in just one word, but if I had to define it… … Um… … .”
My older sister, who had been thinking for a moment, then suddenly remembered something and continued speaking.
“I think I can define it exactly as someone who searches for the meaning of life and pursues that meaning until their life burns out.”
“Is it good?”
“I don’t want to judge the direction of other people’s lives. But I personally respect them.”
“Your older sister?”
“Yes, I am. Hong Hyun has done everything, whether it be hard or hard work. I have cleared a lot of gates, but Hong Hyun is no less. If I were to die today, the Republic of Korea would revolve around Hong Hyun. He may not be a unique awakened person, but he is far superior to other unique awakened people. That’s why I have to go.”
I watched for a moment as my sister put down the knife she was using to cut the steak and wiped her mouth with a napkin.
I really had no intention of going. I still don’t.
I just want to help my sister a little.
“Eat the rest. I’ll go.”
“……you?”
“I know because I’ve done something similar before, but it’s better for me to just run rather than using a private plane or something.”
The ‘before’ mentioned here refers to the time in Texas.
My sister, who had been thinking for a moment, said to me.
“How about wearing something like a mask and going?”
“mask?”
“It’s tiring to be exposed to the world for no reason. I don’t think it’s time to let the world know who you are yet.”
He shrugged.
There was one good thing at the time.
He slightly lifted the ring on his left middle finger.
This ring is an artifact called the ‘Heavenly Mask Ring’ that my older sister gave me a while ago.
The grade is the only grade.
It’s said that you can summon a mask and store power in it, but I haven’t tried that feature yet.
All I’ve done is summon the mask once.
I think it wouldn’t be a bad idea to give it a try this time.
