Ch.119119. Choi Min-seo Gets His Karma

“Oh my God, Minseo!!”

“This can’t be happening.”

“Hiiieek!!”

Kang Yerin, Shin Yukyong, and Ji Se-hwa reacted violently.

They were horrified by the sight of Choi Minseo sitting at the controls, who had suddenly appeared.

Most of her skin, including her face, had melted away, revealing muscle underneath. In contrast, her abdomen was grotesquely swollen as if filled with gas.

Jung Ui-seok sensed danger. Looking straight ahead, he saw someone escaping from Draodger on the screen.

A demon-like figure with wings spread in flight, shaped like a succubus, and a woman in a white uniform seductively nestled in her arms.

Ursula raised the corner of her mouth toward Jung Ui-seok, then twisted her body and flew away.

“Damn it, a trap…!”

BOOM!!

Before Jung Ui-seok could respond, the swollen Choi Minseo exploded. Instantly, the cockpit filled with poisonous gas, and the mechanical devices began to corrode from the toxic liquid.

“Cough, cough!”

“Those bastards!!!”

All team members dodged away. Jung Ui-seok gripped the controls tightly in anger. Sensing the pressure, Draodking malfunctioned and roared.

“Ge-Georgiuuuus!!!”

But regardless of his rage, all he could see through the monitor was Georgius’s fist flying toward them.

***

“Ahahahaha!”

Han Somi laughed loudly as she flew away from Draodking. Lena, nestled in her arms, also chuckled while clutching her chest.

“I’ve never seen you laugh like this before, Somi. Was it that enjoyable?”

Han Somi’s face looked more refreshed than ever.

“Yes! That woman who killed me twice and still had the nerve to make advances? My goodness, if I’d known it would feel this good, I wouldn’t have left it to Ui-seok earlier!”

Lena stroked Somi’s cheek with satisfaction.

“Welcome to the world of villains.”

Han Somi smiled broadly.

“I look forward to working with you.”

She was finally liberated.

***

I could see Somi and Lena breaking through Draodking’s emergency exit.

As expected, Minseo had contacted Somi and was used in reverse to set up a trap.

I didn’t give Somi specific instructions on how to act. After all, I don’t consider her my subordinate.

I didn’t think she could kill a hero and former colleague without hesitation, and I thought it might traumatize her.

But it seems my concerns were unfounded.

Somi looked happy.

This was the first action she had taken for herself rather than for the world.

I think Lena has had a significant influence on her.

Draodking’s movements became sluggish.

This is the opportunity they created for us. I should make good use of it.

I charge forward. My body has grown larger, so my range of movement has expanded, creating the illusion that time has slowed, but my actual speed has increased.

When I move my arms, tiny air pressures combine to create massive currents.

It’s an interesting sensation.

After a running start, I swing with all my might and thrust my fist toward Draodking’s abdomen.

Swoosh—BOOM!

Draodking falls back, horribly damaged.

Without giving it time to counterattack, I rush in and fire a water cannon.

I grab its head and apply pressure to my wrist.

Crack!

Draodking’s proud horn breaks pathetically.

As they say, when a robot’s horn breaks, it loses its power.

I never liked this robot’s colorful appearance anyway.

There’s no further response. I turn my body toward the giant tower. It doesn’t look that big to me anymore.

A mysteriously glowing symbol. At a glance, it looks like a World Cup trophy.

Crunch!

I thrust my overlapped hands through the barrier. Like peeling off wrapping paper, I tear it apart with all my strength.

The barrier finally reveals its inner flesh.

Without hesitation, I reach for the symbol and grasp it.

Light erupts, and the battlefield begins to collapse.

***

“Hmm.”

The next moment, I was at the battlefield entrance with the villains who had entered with me. This time we were properly in our world.

“Is everyone safe?”

“All twelve have returned.”

Wrap Paper answered.

“Geo!”

Lu-a threw herself at me. I lightly supported her back.

A notification appeared in the system. It was a message saying we had acquired the second symbol.

“We’ve won. Good work, everyone. Let’s return to headquarters.”

As we walked out, cheers erupted. It was the villains of Vengeance waiting in front.

But that wasn’t all. Behind them was a crowd so large that the end couldn’t be seen.

They were citizens.

“Vengeance has won!”

“The villains saved the world!”

“Damn those heroes! Get rid of them all!”

The densely packed citizens were holding placards and cheering for us.

“Did they watch the match?”

“The inside can be seen from outside while the battlefield is open. The match was being broadcast worldwide.”

Lena explained. Unintentionally, it had become quite a show.

I raised my arm upward. The cheers grew even louder.

“Vengeance! Vengeance!”

“Georgius!!”

“Dark Matter!”

“Ursula!”

I sensed Sulphur trying to slip away behind us. I called out to stop him.

“Sulphur.”

“What, do you still have business with me?”

“I need to hear about the information from Round 2. Come with us.”

“I refuse.”

“Die here if you want.”

“Tch.”

In the end, Sulphur reluctantly joined us.

“Lu-a, please.”

“Okay.”

All the villains of Vengeance returned to the hideout to celebrate their victory.

***

“You were thrown into the other world?! My goodness, that must have been tough.”

Lu-a wrapped her arms around my neck from behind as I sat comfortably on the sofa.

We had gathered the senior members of Vengeance in the hideout’s lounge for a discussion.

“It was terrible. A world on the brink of destruction. We absolutely cannot lose this fight.”

“I have no intention of doing so. Just one more win and it’s all over.”

“Have the next rules been announced?”

I opened the system window.

“The date is three days from now, the keyword is ‘power.’ Very simple. Six people per team. It ends when one side becomes completely incapacitated.”

“So it’s purely a power game.”

“Isn’t that good? From what we’ve seen so far, none of the Dragon King Sentai members are stronger than our people.”

“We can’t let our guard down. No matter how unhinged Red Dragon is, his battle sense is equal to mine. He’ll definitely try something. Even today, he broke through barriers using methods outside the rules. If it weren’t for his arrogance, we would have been at a disadvantage in obtaining the symbol.”

“Thanks to that, I had an opening. I was able to hijack the mecha during the combination sequence and go around the back.”

“Are you feeling okay?”

“Better than ever.”

Somi leaned against me, exhaling hot breath.

“Everyone must be tired from the consecutive battles today, so you should rest well. Ui-seok, can I join you in bed tonight too?”

“Sure.”

It’s been a while since Somi has been this physically affectionate.

It seems various limiters have been released.

“Oh, I want to sleep together too.”

“Hehe, Lu-a, you should join us too.”

“Boksil too!”

Lena, sitting across from us with her legs crossed, looked somewhat displeased.

“I didn’t know the match was being broadcast. How’s the reaction?”

Prism God stepped forward.

“Vengeance’s approval rating, which had been slightly declining after the second UVC, is rapidly rising again. It seems the dramatic return of the Lord today and the final scene where you knocked down the hero robot made quite an impression. The citizens are cheering.”

“The p-percentage is the h-highest since the Civil War, L-Lord.”

Deep Dive immediately displayed the data.

“I guess it’s because there’s an easy-to-understand crisis involving the fate of the world. Back then, the heroes were about to massacre all the citizens too.”

Although there were also the Dark Kingdom and Galaxy Empire, the monsters were originally existing threats in this world, so citizens seem to be showing symptoms of safety insensitivity.

They probably felt the greatest threat when they realized they had been deceived by the heroes who were protecting them.

And now those heroes are threatening the world again.

“How will you set up the entry for Round 3?”

Lena’s question had an obvious answer.

“Me, Lu-a, Lena, Boksil, Somi.”

“There’s one spot left. Would Prism God be suitable?”

I shook my head at Lu-a’s prediction.

“I’ll put in Sulphur.”

“Sulphur?”

“Hmm…”

My subordinates stirred a bit.

That was understandable. It was like bringing a hero as an ally in a war against heroes. And with only six people allowed, it was a very limited entry.

“I have no objections since it’s your decision, Lord, but may I ask why?”

Kang Wan asked.

“His abilities are necessary for the plan I’m envisioning. Of course, I’ll only use him for this battle, and we’ll return to being enemies afterward.”

“Understood.”

“Where is he now?”

“We’ve detained him for now.”

“I see.”

After checking a few more situations, I dismissed my subordinates.

I decided to meet with Sulphur while the female members of Vengeance had their tea time after dinner.

The room where Sulphur was detained wasn’t a prison. It was more like a luxury hotel. When I entered, she was still sitting on the bed in her suit.

“The treatment here is terrible. Isn’t there any better food?”

“In three days, there will be a 6-on-6 all-out battle. You’ll participate too, Sulphur.”

I sat in the chair opposite her and got to the point. Sulphur snorted.

“The Dragon King Sentai is pathetic. Do you really need me? I’d just disrupt the teamwork. I don’t want to join.”

“I need you. I have a task for you.”

“How convenient for you to use me.”

“You can refuse if you want. This is related to what happens after the Incursion ends, including your actions.”

“Ha, pretending to be merciful.”

“Before that, won’t you release your transformation? Take some rest.”

“As I’ve said many times, I’ll do as I please.”

“Release it.”

“Get lost.”

She was being stubborn, so I couldn’t force her further. I had hoped to talk face to face, but it seemed difficult.

Can’t be helped.

“Sulphur, after the Incursion ends.”

I began to tell her what I needed.