Episode 135
The association only intended to use Yoo Hye-seong, who had turned into a monster, as a sample for experiments.
The idea of turning him back into a human was never there from the beginning.
Their experiments were solely concerned with how to harness this power while maintaining reason.
On the other hand, Kang Jin-hyeok immediately tried to return Yoo Hye-seong to his original form after receiving her.
The method attempted with the help of the dragon was, after several trials and errors, completely successful.
All traces of the monster have disappeared from Yoo Hye-seong’s body, and all that remains is her original human body.
However, just because the body returned, it did not mean that the mind became normal.
Unless time is turned back, reason, once damaged, is not easily healed.
“I don’t need to contact Altron?”
“Those guys probably know everything without me having to tell them.”
News and internet articles did not properly explain why Kang Jin-hyeok attacked the association.
Since there was nothing to gain by informing the public about Yoo Hye-seong’s existence, the association thoroughly hid her existence.
The excuse the association came up with to cover up the incident was that Kang Jin-hyeok was a pleasure criminal who committed aimless terrorism.
People were half in doubt about that absurd claim.
The person who gave jobs to low-level hunters and protected citizens from Yoo Hye-seong is now calling himself a terrorist.
It was a completely baseless story.
“How are you going to resolve public opinion? Some guilds are planning to use this opportunity to invade again.”
After hearing Seo Sang-ho’s words, Kang Jin-hyeok smiled with complicated emotions.
“Do they believe that crap the association says?”
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s true or not.”
“Is this all you need to do is have a reason to invade?”
“That’s it.”
From the beginning, this was exactly the trend that the association was aiming for.
They realized firsthand that they were no match for Kang Jin-hyeok with their own strength, so they had no intention of taking action themselves.
It is about pushing other guilds back little by little to keep Kang Jin-hyeok in check.
That’s the way the association intended it to be.
“I should have destroyed it a little more.”
“I’m already struggling and not being able to do anything, and now you’re going to destroy me even more?”
“Then you wouldn’t have had such useless thoughts.”
Kang Jin-hyeok wanted to destroy the association on the spot if he could.
But that couldn’t be done.
It was clear that if the association were to completely collapse here, there would be great chaos.
Even though it seemed like a meaningless group that did nothing, the order created by the existence of the association could not be ignored.
“It’s not like I brought Yoo Hye-seong here without considering that.”
Seo Sang-ho believed that Kang Jin-hyeok had not acted rashly without thinking.
Even though it may seem like he’s just acting out of his own whim, there’s always a reason behind Kang Jin-hyeok’s actions.
“Could it be that you did something like that just because you felt sorry for that guy?”
“How could that be?”
There was no way I would do something like that for someone I didn’t know well and was a complete stranger.
The reason Kang Jin-hyeok brought Yoo Hye-seong was because she was worth it.
“I told you before. I will destroy all the guilds and unite them into one.”
“I thought it was half bullshit.”
“It’s useless to treat the guild leader’s words like that.”
“That’s not realistically possible.”
“If you think that way, nothing will work out that way.”
As the saying goes, heaven helps those who help themselves.
If you approach it with the mindset that you can do anything, it will turn out well.
“So the reason you brought Yoo Hye-seong here is because of that ridiculous plan?”
“It’ll make that ridiculous plan a little more realistic.”
“What is the basis for saying that?”
“If you think about it, you will understand.”
Contrary to what Kang Jin-hyeok said, Seo Sang-ho did not immediately understand his intentions.
Lee Hye-na, who was listening to the conversation between the two people from the side, figured out Kang Jin-hyeok’s intentions on his behalf, as he made a puzzled expression.
“You’re thinking of attracting the Hunters of Altron.”
“That’s correct.”
Altron’s reputation has fallen to the ground because of this incident.
Because many investors left, it could not display its former glory.
The downfall of Altron was a sweet prey to other guilds that were waiting for an opportunity like hyenas.
“They are using Yoo Hye-seong to get their hands on the collapsing Altron.”
“Will it work as planned?”
“I don’t think Yoo Hye-seong will cooperate readily.”
Seo Sang-ho and Lee Hye-na didn’t think Kang Jin-hyeok’s plan would work out very well.
Will Yoo Hye-seong really hand over the guild he built with his own hands to someone else?
“Even if they don’t want to, we have no choice but to make them do it.”
Kang Jin-hyeok brought Yoo Hye-seong to the country despite all the hardships he faced, not for charity.
It would be difficult if the gains did not exceed the losses incurred.
“How? Yoo Hye-seong isn’t the type of person to be easily dismissed.”
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“Then we should at least threaten them.”
“Threatening Yoo Hye-seong? I’m not sure. Do you think that would work?”
Yoo Hye-seong is a person with sky-high self-esteem.
It didn’t seem like that kind of person would give in to threats.
“If you tell me to turn me into a monster again, I’ll throw up both hands and feet.”
The moment Seo Sang-ho heard Kang Jin-hyeok’s answer, his mouth opened.
“Can you make it into a road monster?”
“It is possible. However, you can never return to being human again.”
When Dragon spoke on behalf of Kang Jin-hyeok, Seo Sang-ho’s gaping mouth would not close at all.
“Why?”
“If I were to fuse them myself, they would blend together too perfectly.”
It may sound like excessive boasting, but unfortunately it was true.
Yoo Hye-seong’s attempt to enter Gochi by borrowing the monster’s skill was an imperfect attempt.
That was the reason why they didn’t completely turn into monsters and mostly retained their human appearance.
“Can’t we intentionally merge them in an unstable manner?”
『It is equally difficult to undo something that was intentionally failed.』
“It doesn’t matter since I don’t plan on turning it back into a real monster anyway.”
Kang Jin-hyeok only intended to use it as a blackmail card, and had no intention of actually carrying it out from the beginning.
Only someone with a strong heart would be able to resist the thought of returning in such an ugly state.
But that’s just saying that there’s a high probability of that happening. It doesn’t mean that it will necessarily work.
“What if that doesn’t work?”
Before Kang Jin-hyeok could answer the question Seo Sang-ho raised, Lee Jun-cheol’s cell phone rang loudly.
“Oh, excuse me.”
Lee Jun-cheol bowed his head and apologized for not having changed to manner mode in time.
“What’s going on? I told you not to call me because I’m in a meeting.”
Lee Jun-cheol, who was reprimanding the person he was talking to, looked back at Kang Jin-hyeok with an urgent expression.
Without even giving me a chance to ask what was going on, Lee Jun-cheol opened his mouth hurriedly.
“They say Yoo Hye-seong has woken up.”
* * *
The body was restored to its perfect human form.
But what about the spirit?
It remained to be seen whether he was human or a monster.
That’s why Kang Jin-hyeok was the only one who entered the hospital room.
As he entered the specially constructed hospital room just in case, Yoo Hye-seong opened her eyes and greeted him.
Yoo Ye-seong, who was sitting on the bed with only her upper body raised, turned her head toward Kang Jin-hyeok when she heard his footsteps.
“Is this your first time meeting me?”
“No… … . I remember everything.”
“Does that mean you remember everything that happened at the gym?”
Yoo Hye-seong nodded quietly.
I wish I had just forgotten.
He remembered all the events that had occurred when he had turned into a monster.
“Then you know that I stopped you.”
“… … .”
“Should I expect a thank you? Or are you going to blame me for stopping you?”
“……thanks.”
Kang Jin-hyeok almost felt embarrassed by Yoo Hye-seong’s greeting.
I heard that you are a very proud person, so I didn’t know you would be so obedient and express your gratitude.
“I thought I could control it if I had the time, even if it meant forcing myself to do it.”
“It’s not that I don’t know my subject. It’s a power I can’t do anything about.”
When Yoo Hye-seong turned into a monster, he couldn’t suppress his impulses at all.
I just wanted to kill the human in front of me and I didn’t feel any guilt about that action.
“Honestly, I didn’t think anyone could stop me.”
Yoo Hye-seong felt a power so great that he was surprised even by himself.
So for a while I tried to be stubborn and believe that I could handle this power.
But it was all useless.
Yoo Hye-seong even felt pleasure at the moment he killed his subordinates with his own hands.
Only now that I have returned to being human, can I feel guilty.
“Wait a minute. You remember everything… … even when you were locked up in the Association?”
“Of course.”
Yoo Hye-seong answered, clutching the blanket tightly with her hands.
“I did all kinds of experiments as if I didn’t care if I died like this.”
They were injected with lethal venom and tied up and shot with bullets for shock experiments.
When they tested how long I could regenerate my limbs after losing them, I honestly wanted to kill the researchers.
However, the researchers repeatedly injected drugs and broke his limbs to prevent him from exerting his strength.
If Kang Jin-hyeok hadn’t saved me, I would still be struggling.
“Thank you for saving me again. I will definitely repay this favor.”
“Don’t just say you’ll repay me with words, show me with actions.”
“… … Is there something you want me to do?”
“There are a few. To be honest, I wouldn’t have saved you without expecting anything in return.”
“There’s no need to say that out loud in front of the person involved.”
“It’s not in my nature to act pretentiously.”
Kang Jin-hyeok’s words were without courtesy or consideration.
But now, that attitude has become more trustworthy.
It was easier to deal with people who approached me while hiding their true feelings than to ask for what they wanted so openly.
“What do you want me to do for you?”
“First, I would like you to boil the Altron guys.”
“You want to form an alliance with Altron?”
“No, I plan to merge under the Pantheon.”
Yoo Hye-seong’s eyes wavered at Kang Jin-hyeok’s answer.
“Are you serious?”
“Then you must have said that as a joke?”
Although it is somewhat apologetic to the parties involved, Kang Jin-hyeok listed the facts as they were.
“Park Sung-cheol was arrested for taking responsibility for this incident, and the remaining guild members were dispersed after being attacked by other guilds. Altron is practically finished.”
“I thought it would be a rough ride… … . It’s better than I imagined.”
“If we want to ensure the safety of the remaining people, we must stand up now.”
“In other words, you’re telling me to become the dog of the Pantheon.”
It also served as a springboard for absorbing Altron’s power.
This is a condition that Yoo Hye-seong would never have accepted in the past.
But things are different now.
Yoo Hye-seong showed an irreversible disgrace in front of the public, making it difficult for her to act confidently as before.
Since I couldn’t become the guild leader, it was better to live in hiding under the Pantheon.
It was a blow to her pride, but Yoo Hye-seong had already suffered enough humiliation.
Considering what I had experienced at the association, this was something I could tolerate.
“Okay, but I have a condition too.”
