episode_0061

61.

It is said that when a cockroach senses danger, its IQ increases by over 340.

I can guarantee you that it’s 100% false.

“There it is.”

At the end of the maze, Hong Seo-min walked leisurely. I could feel the spirit of the strong.

The filled restraints and restraint garments were loose and rattled with every movement.

The body expanded into an adult form with the sound of bones interlocking.

It was the first time I smelled the scent of fear.

Blood flows down his forehead.

The vision becomes red.

“By the way, our honey. Isn’t it too weak? I lowered its ability a bit so that it doesn’t get hurt. It’s fun.”

Boom───!

Hong Seo-min walked over and stabbed the wall. Rather than stabbing the wall, he used a jab to check it.

It was.

The problem is that the attack left a hole in the famously strong labyrinth wall.

“Did I hit you too lightly?”

As soon as I read Hong Seo-min’s intentions, my face automatically turned red.

The labyrinth barrier is made of an unidentified material that is said to be ‘impossible to destroy with current technology.’

Hong Seo-min made a gesture with his hand. Did he get it while making some kind of contract with Top?

I don’t know.

It is clear that Hong Seo-min, the clone, also had considerable skills.

I’ve never really dealt with the original Hong Seo-min, but I felt uncomfortable with him. I guess I instinctively felt a sense of rejection towards him.

‘How could we throw away such a talented person? Korea is amazing!’

It was amazing that the Republic of Korea suddenly turned black.

(Of course, this is sarcasm.)

If that’s your true personality, then there’s nothing to say.

“Will you accept my offer?”

Hong Seo-min asked playfully.

He says that, but if you refuse, he’ll almost kill you.

“If I had just a little bit of time and opportunity, of course I would agree.”

“Ohhh? You secretly enjoy your deviation, huh?”

“I would have agreed.”

Let me say it again.

I’m not an extreme person.

Even if human rights are different, the doves must win them through democratic means.

Only then will it be recognized as authentic. In that sense, Lee Seong-han was the antithesis of Hong Seo-min.

Hong Seo-min is a hawk. In other words, she is a woman who wants a revolution of the ‘awakened’.

They had a false dream that the new human race should rule over everything.

The problem was that the power, strength, intelligence, and command system to carry out the revolution were concentrated in one person, a hybrid talent.

‘If given a clear chance, she would destroy the Republic of Korea. You’d better be careful.’

Lee Seonghan’s pupils dilated.

The Republic of Korea has become a wasteland.

We will use various laws to ensure social stability.

I might have to stay in the military until I’m in my 40s. When you’re in your 40s, you have to spend your entire youth in the military. That’s the worst.

“Your expression looks like you’re thinking a lot. Are you really that worried?”

Hong Seo-min’s eyebrows fluttered like waves.

“I’ll say it again. I hate the military.”

“Military? I’ll give you an exemption. You’re special. Special people need to be in higher positions. Hehe. ”

My ears perked up at the tantalizing story, but I quickly lost interest.

I have accumulated experience in life. If you look at the context of what I said, you can see that the promise of discharge is a ‘lie’.

Higher position.

Probably Hong Seo-min’s closest confidant.

If the revolution succeeds, I might become Prime Minister. A Prime Minister in his 30s. That would be precious. But I don’t want to take on that kind of position.

My abilities are not great enough to influence major national affairs.

“I don’t think it’s real.”

“I’m glad I didn’t get fooled by that either. To be honest, if you tempt me with something like this, there’ll be a ton of bugs that will fall for it.”

“It’s cute when you stand up. Do you think you’ll be discharged easily? You should stand it next to you every night and fight over it like you’re going to attack it.”

Hong Seo-min laughed heartily.

It was a pure smile.

… … That woman is not normal either.

“Okay!”

“Eww!”

Hong Seo-min threw a punch in a straight stance. A straight shock wave hit Lee Seong-han. If he had not moved to the side, he would have died instantly.

[Screams that ‘auto-battle’ almost didn’t recognize it.]

I felt pain.

I tried to scream loudly.

I corrected my posture before I lost my balance.

Her right leg was grotesquely bent up to her knee. The bone was broken and protruding through the skin.

“Well, that’s good.”

Are you deliberately aiming for dynamism?

[‘Regeneration’ quickly converts all energy.]

You have to buy time while your flesh and bones are growing. Then you can escape.

“I’m surprised by this. You’re a newbie. Hmm, you’re acting like a bug, right?! Hehe. It used to be fun to find bugs! You even take care of this for me. You’re such a kind person. Ugh, my body aches. ”

Hong Seo-min, who had become free, stretched as if trying to loosen up his stiff body.

“No, it’s not.”

I told the truth, but Hong Seo-min pretended not to hear.

“Lies. You love me, right? You’re embarrassed, right? You come every week and give me advice. ”

That’s not true.

A strength that knows no limits. In front of it, living things freeze in fear. But what surpasses it is the unknown fear that cannot be understood.

As if the neural connection was over, regeneration ended and the legs began to move.

***’

[Sending a ‘Message’!]

I opened the DM window for the first time in a while.

The contact information was sadly limited to Kang Jin-young and Kang Mi-young.

What can I do? I have to use every trick available to me. I ran through the maze and sent the message.

[“message”]

[Kang Jin-young: Huh? You’re in a meeting right now, but you wanted to see me so you contacted me? You should have told me in advance.]

Quick and simple, just the essentials summarized.

Right now, at this very moment, Hong Seo-min must be moving. Thanks to the restraints, his specs are still weakened, but even that won’t last long.

[Me: Hong Seo-min. I escaped. I’m being chased. I can’t hold out for long. Really.]

[Kang Jin-young: I’ll go right away. Tell me the coordinates.]

coordinate?

That’s right. The map is gone. Did Hong Seo-min run away with it? That’s very possible. She’s an intelligent woman.

[Me: The map was stolen by Hong Seo-min. It seems like the restraints have been removed, and I am using my abilities freely. Since I made a contract with Top at one point, my abilities have been greatly enhanced.]

Kang Jin-young answered after a while.

Having the map stolen means you’re in a game of hide and seek with the fugitives’ locations known.

[Kang Jinyoung: F*ck]

This is a situation where a lot of swearing comes out.

[Kang Jin-young: I’ll go right away]

[Kang Jin-young: Let’s try to buy as much time as possible.]

…

…

…

Pot!

The DM screen is distorted.

I knew it wouldn’t last long, but you’re attacking me by surprise like this?

[‘■■■■Eye’ explains that it detected a radio interference signal.]

[I can’t die to that crazy bitch ‘Regeneration’, I scream that I’m too young!]

It’s been four hours since I started running away from Hong Seo-min. Now I’ve reached my limit.

“Honey? There you are. I can hear you breathing. You’re a bit young, right? That’s why you’re cute. Hehe. I think signing with TOP was worth it. ”

A voice echoed from the end of the maze, as if a witch was whispering.

Damn, I got caught again. This is the fifth time.

“Please give me directions.”

Lee Seong-han closed his eyes calmly.

The ticket in the subspace backpack was torn and gained new characteristics.

[‘TreeWiki’ responds.]

[‘TreeWiki’ pulls data from the ocean of information.]

Treewiki.

A-class trait.

It was an open AI that collected and synthesized various information.

A holographic sign appeared on the floor. It looked like a lighthouse showing the way in a foggy sea.

But this is not enough. The reality is that even if all these unprecedented characteristics are gathered in one place, they cannot stop Hong Seo-min.

Lee Seong-han moved quickly.

Already, the structure continues to change every hour.

There’s a good chance you’ll get lost.

I moved as far away from where I could hear voices as possible.

[‘Auto-battle’ shouts to be careful of the floor!]

“I know that too, who doesn’t know that?”

A thorn trap in a pit. [TreeWiki] Thanks to this, I got the information in advance. I ran along the wall. I barely landed on the ground just before the thorn trap popped out.

By the way, there’s a radio interference inside the tower.

There was no way Hong Seo-min would have such a skill. At least that’s what it looked like when I looked at the trait window.

Moreover, now that Hong Seo-min has been released, I cannot guarantee my safety.

“Honey~ Where did you go? Huh. Looks like you’re having fun playing hide and seek. I really like you, honey. It’s okay if you stay up there for a long time. You’ll just get a little dizzy. Hehe. ”

A hum was heard.

Damn. I feel pain in my right leg. I haven’t finished regenerating yet, so I overdid it.

Running was too much. I limped into the alley on the right. It was a dead end. I leaned against the wall and held my breath.

Please don’t come this way.

“Intruder.Intruder.”

The bet worked.

As if trying to help the top fly, a gargoyle the size of a house flapped its wings and landed.

It was so magnificent that it took my breath away.

[He says not to worry about ‘blocking’.]

Yeah, I feel secure because you guys are here. That guy is the same way. It feels like Top is keeping Hong Seo-min in check.

Check the time. The time it takes for the wall to move is 1 hour. It’s about 3 minutes from now. That was the maximum.

“Intruder.Intruder.”

In an emotionless voice, the gargoyle was warning. It was impossible to interpret, but it felt like it had malicious intentions toward Hong Seo-min.

He stuck his head out. Hong Seo-min’s expression distorted as if he was annoyed.

“A messenger?”

“Intruder, intruder.”

“Why did you come back here? Of course it’s because of tomorrow. My person is here… … .”

Hong Seo-min met Lee Seong-han’s eyes.

Hiccups. I hiccuped on my own.

He smiled brightly. It was an ominous smile. Hong Seo-min turned his gaze towards the gargoyle.

“The contract for the tower is still valid, right? Right? You should have filled out the form properly. Do you know how much I suffered because of you? That paper doll. It was garbage in durability. My plan was ruined because of you. You are the ones who are responsible. I just followed the contract. ”

“Intruder, intruder, intruder.”

Hong Seo-min snorted. He glared at the gargoyle as if he was going to kill him. What did he hear?

“… … Don’t touch my people. I can destroy someone like you in a matter of seconds. ”

bang!

Phuku───!

Crimson blood splattered on the floor. Cold sweat ran down my forehead. I destroyed the gargoyle again. Now I have no choice but to admit it.

It’s not for nothing that they call him a superhuman of S-class or higher.

Were you too ignorant? The traits became quiet for a moment. They were maintaining silence as if they were not supposed to react.

“First of all, the legs.”

It’s a game that ends the moment you get caught. I hastily reattached my broken leg.

Hong Seo-min. He shows great potential as he handles versatile puppets. That’s what a puppeteer is. The sound of his bare feet hitting the floor gets louder.

“Prepare the short sword.”

He came out and pulled the dagger from his backpack, slung over one shoulder. Quickly, swiftly.

It was a surprise attack, but Hong Seo-min was surprisingly indifferent.

“Oh my. That’s a great technique. But you know, honey. It’s the weak ones who risk their lives for techniques like that.”

“Actual deployment.”

Hong Seo-min continued speaking, flicking his hand coolly.

“So I just fight?”

The daggers that were about to be stabbed between the eyebrows stopped in midair.

The dagger was tied with threads as thin as spider webs.

“Sujudaeto (守株待兎). The result that doesn’t sweat is shabby. It’s fun. It’s like destroying all the domestic market and running away… … Hehe. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this excited. ”

Hong Seo-min laughed briefly. He looked around and his expression became distorted as if he had lost his strange expression.

“… … Top is this scared. He really is a man I recognize. I’ll spare you once. ”

Hong Seo-min waved his hand and gave a small greeting.

“Let’s go later.”

Kukukung! The barrier began to move, dragging the floor. It was time.

I survived.

… … For now.