Episode 188
After monsters appeared in the world, the world began to change rapidly in many ways.
The state’s military power was no longer limited to military facilities, and materials obtained from dungeons opened new horizons in the field of science.
Hunters became as popular as celebrities, and it was no longer unusual for people to die on the streets due to monsters.
And one more change.
With the advent of monsters, there was a sudden increase in public institutions.
So-called ‘special nurseries.’
Unlike general childcare facilities, ‘special daycare centers’ accommodated children who lost their parents to monsters.
The fact that there are many people who suddenly die means that there are many children who suddenly lose their parents.
Especially children who watched their parents being murdered right in front of their eyes.
For children who still have psychological trauma, ‘special day care centers’ have become the only means of survival.
[If there are guys who bother you in the future, I will scold them.]
A simple-looking boy spoke with shining eyes towards a girl who looked as pretty as a doll.
‘It didn’t seem like he was bothering me at all… … .’
Anyway, the children who were hanging around her ran away.
The young Maria lifted her head and looked at the boy standing majestically.
Back then and now, Goo Geon’s hair was short and his expression was confident.
There was no way to know why Goo Geon showed such interest in Maria.
It could have been because of her pretty appearance from a young age, or it could have been because they both had the characteristics of awakened people.
Either that or because they both lost their only remaining mother to a monster.
Anyway, Gugeon and Maria’s companionship continued from that day until now.
An unidentified man who shook her heart.
That is, until I met Cheon Hae-seon.
* * *
“no!!!!!!!!”
Would anyone believe that the confident boy would change like that in the distant future?
Now, most of Gu Geon’s human appearance has disappeared.
Mary’s screams, filled with grief, echoed throughout the spirit world.
‘Now that I think about it, this must be the first time I’ve seen something change like that.’
I also had no way to stop my mixed feelings.
Personally, I hate what I hate, and it was bittersweet to see a normal human being degenerate to such an ugly level.
“Hunter. That couldn’t be… … .”
Although not as fast as Maria, Yukcheolwan also seemed to recognize the identity of the chimera and asked with a trembling voice.
“yes. Gu Geon is right. Even worse than last time… … “It’s changed.”
I couldn’t bear to say that it was broken.
Because Maria’s mentality was completely broken.
okay.
First of all, there was something to be sure before the battle.
“Maria.”
“… … yes… … !”
“Don’t blame yourself.”
“… … ?”
Maria looks at me with tearful faces.
Rather than asking, ‘What does that mean?’, the expression says, ‘How did you know?’
“I understand. I am a person who cares about people I have never met even when they die. It is amazing. But it wasn’t because of Maria that Goo Geon became like that. “If she hadn’t taken the action of inserting dark matter into her body, none of this would have happened.”
“still… … If I were by CEO Koo’s side… … .”
“Can you tell?”
“yes… … ?”
“If you were next to Gu Geon, can you say for sure that you wouldn’t have used dark matter?”
Tears fall one by one from Maria’s large eyes.
Seeing that pitiful sight breaks my heart.
Meanwhile, the monsters were squirming towards us, and Yukcheolwan blocked the two of us.
“Hunter… … I mean… … that’s right.”
Maria was lost in thought for a moment and closed her eyes tightly.
All the tears flowed at once, but thanks to that, all the stuff around my eyes disappeared.
“Even before that, CEO Koo… … I did whatever it took to defeat Hunter… … . Even if I were there… … “Once dark matter was discovered, it would definitely have been used.”
I smiled bitterly at Maria.
“that’s right. So she says don’t blame yourself. “We have to decide on a direction going forward.”
“direction… … “This?”
I turned my gaze and looked at the monsters.
“What should I do with that monster and Gu Geon?”
“… … !”
It may be harsh, but you have no choice but to make them speak of their own will.
Because there is no way you can do something with your body that you cannot say with your mouth.
The monsters were already within reach with a single leap.
But I decided to wait for her answer.
“CEO Koo… … We need to make them human again… … .”
She knew full well that it was impossible.
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His body must already be much closer to a monster than a human.
It is something that cannot be done ‘while alive’.
In the end, what Maria said was no different from asking Gu Geon to be killed.
A very young day.
Gugeon, who used to shrug at Maria at the orphanage, is now trying to free her from pain.
“… … all right.”
It wasn’t exactly the answer she wanted, but it was probably the best answer Maria could give.
“Uncle Cheolwan, please stop the monsters that bypass here. Just like spirit creatures, ether does not work well on monsters. “Be careful.”
“Yes, Hunter.”
“Maria, focus your heals only on Uncle Cheolwan, who is dealing with the monster here. “You don’t have to give me heel until I tell you otherwise.”
“yes.”
I feel relieved to see Maria’s calm voice.
At least it seemed like there was no need to panic during battle.
After looking at the determined, determined eyes and the red, bloodshot eyes, I gave a short signal.
“Then, let’s go.”
* * *
Cheon Hae-seon’s pupils turn golden.
At the same time, poisonous flames rose from his right hand.
Of course, it is not the usual pure poison flame.
Because I know from experience that black ether does not work well on monsters.
Wow.
On the dark black surface of the flame, a faint golden color flickered.
It is dangerous to go all out from the beginning without knowing how much Merus you will need to use.
Cheon Hae-seon chose the method of applying the energy of Merus to the poisonous salt composed of black ether.
Although the amount of Merus injected was very small, it had a much better effect than using black ether alone.
-Queng.
The three monsters standing in front were unable to withstand the poisonous flames and fell down.
If Cylia had seen this scene, she would have jumped up and down, saying it was unfair.
The monster that did not die even when the catena was swung back and forth was put in a dying state by a single blow of poisonous flame.
On the contrary, it was said that Merus’ performance was certain.
Just as poison is fatal to humans, Merus is no different from rat poison to monsters.
0Kyaak.
Trampling the fallen monsters, many monsters surrounded Cheonhaeseon.
A golden blade had already sprouted from the plastic cell on his wrist.
Suddenly.
-Pfft.
Cheon Hae-seon’s movements were clean and without any unnecessary elements.
Although it wasn’t as flashy as Chen’s sword dance, it delivered the necessary attacks simply and clearly.
Sigh.
But in an instant, the monster’s front claws clawed at Cheon Hae-seon’s back.
“Hunter!”
Maria, who was watching, cried out in shock, but Cheon Hae-seon waved his hand with his left arm as if he was okay.
‘Turn-offs don’t work well.’
I tried mixing it up a few times as a test, but it didn’t work more often than it worked.
I wasn’t particularly embarrassed because I had a similar experience when dealing with Gu Geon and Mine in the past.
Shall… … .
Although recovery was not as immediate as in the human world, self-healing was progressing reasonably well.
Suddenly.
All tests are over.
Now all that’s left is to cut them down as quickly as possible.
Cheon Hae-seon picked up the pace and fired poisonous flames once more.
Hwareuk.
And then he threw himself after the flames.
* * *
bang!!
“Tsk… … !”
A shield in one hand.
And a hunter with a shining gauntlet on one hand engages in a bloody battle with the monster.
Yuk Cheol-wan.
Now, he is a full-fledged S-rank knight and a hunter registered as a multi-talented person.
However, the hunter with that shining modifier was now doubting his own power.
‘Was I this weak in power? … !’
Even considering that this was the spirit world, it was pathetic.
Even if I estimate the number of hits I have inflicted on the monster so far, it would be dozens of times.
The actual state of the monster was close to porridge, but despite that, it was persistently targeting Maria.
“Where!”
bang.
-Pfft.
Heavy and sure hitting feeling.
Yuk Cheol-wan thought that this time he would have finally put the monster’s life out.
To do that, I just activated the Argentum Gauntlet.
‘and… … .’
Maria’s round eyes looked at the six iron arm’s gauntlets.
A gauntlet that was difficult to use even in the human world was created in the spirit world.
Compared to when I first entered the spirit world and found it difficult to even breathe, it was truly a quantum leap forward.
however,
-Krrr… … .
Nevertheless, the monster rose again.
Even after the bones in his face were completely crushed, his tenacity remained the same.
‘… … I’m going to get sick of it.’
Yuk Cheol-wan was also feeling the same emotions that Silas felt.
As long as even a single cell remained alive, that monster would swing its claws again and again.
‘How many times can I swing from now on?’
Yuk Cheol-wan took a quick look at the gauntlets on his arms.
Not to mention a few times, cracks are starting to appear at this very moment due to the lost ether.
But that didn’t mean we could stop here.
He’s fighting over ten monsters alone, but he’s only fighting one monster at most.
However, Yuk Cheol-wan’s eyes opened wide as he glanced toward Cheon Hae-seon.
“Ten… … I passed it… … ?”
There was no trace of the monsters fluttering about.
Even Cheon Hae-seon.
All he could see was Gu Geon, who had become a chimera, and the monsters scattered on the floor.
‘You mean you just cleared out all the monsters?’
Yuk Cheol-wan was shocked.
We’re sweating like this because we couldn’t even handle one of them.
Once again, I was able to painfully realize how great of a hunter Cheon Hae-seon was.
“that… … “It’s a bit frustrating.”
Yuk Cheol-wan was startled by the sound coming from behind him.
“uh… … “When did you come?”
“Just now.”
“ah… … yes.”
“By the way, I hope you’ll listen to my advice.”
“Advice?”
“I told you. “They have a heart separate from their core.”
“ah… … !”
Only then was Yuk Cheol-wan able to find a piece of his memory.
It certainly was.
High-level monsters may have another heart.
“Okay, then. The way he moves like that… … .”
“yes. As you can see, he is not in a state where he can move his body right now. “It’s like a condition where a certain organ forces the body to move.”
There was no need to give advice like this.
If Cheon Hae-seon cuts the heart with a sword made of Merus, it’s over.
However, Cheon Hae-seon hoped that Yuk Cheol-wan would kill the monster on his own.
That way, you will be able to take some responsibility for future battles.
“then… … .”
Buuuung.
Yukcheolwan’s gauntlets radiated light once again.
Thinking of the advice Cheon Hae-seon gave him, Yuk Cheol-wan ran to the monster.
Pot.
When I looked at its torso closely while avoiding attacks, I noticed a particularly fluttering area between its chest and stomach.
‘There it is…’ … !’
It was like a riddle, and once I found out the cause, I found out that nothing was this simple.
In his next attack, Yuk Cheolwan aimed precisely at the heart.
pop!!
A monster’s scream was heard that was clearly different from before.
-Keek!
And the monster could not rise again.
“Nice shot.”
Cheon Hae-seon clapped his hands and came next to Yuk Cheol-wan.
“I wish I had done this a long time ago… … . “There is no shame.”
“no. I heard that even Sylia was exhausted from dealing with one monster. “In the spirit world, you and Cylia would be on the same level.”
Then Yuk Cheol-wan smiled bitterly.
“Even if it’s just empty words, it feels good. But… … .”
He turned his gaze to look at the lone being.
“Gu Geon… … “Why are you staying still?”
“I have some doubts about that too… … .”
Even as the monsters fell down, Gugeon didn’t even move.
I just stand on all fours and stare at Cheonhaeseon.
Could it be that he doesn’t recognize Cheon Hae-seon?
Or vice versa.
Do I recognize him very well?
“perhaps… … “It might be the last bit of humanity he has left.”
“humanity… … “This?”
“Pride. “The pride of not messing around with small children.”
“that… … Do you really think that those feelings will remain for Gu Geon, who has become a chimera?”
“All the monsters have been defeated, so we can check now.”
-Krrrrr… … .
“… … !!!”
Maria’s eyelids fluttered.
As if responding to Cheon Hae-seon’s words, Gu Geon finally moved his body.
