Ch.134I Didn’t Do It – 1

“Ugh…”

The man opens his eyes. He tries to force his blurry vision to focus.

After staring blankly ahead, he soon comes to his senses and hurriedly looks around.

His memories are like a hazy fog. Nevertheless, a few remain.

Like Rina Lee throwing him aside and running off as soon as the explosion was heard.

Or the whirlwind that poured down before him as he wandered looking for Rina.

And the woman who grabbed him by the collar.

“Are you awake?”

A woman’s voice comes from somewhere.

The man tries to turn his body but realizes one thing.

That he’s tied tightly to a chair and can’t move at all.

“Mmph!”

Plus, his mouth is completely sealed with tape.

“Mmmmph! Mmph!”

“Don’t waste your energy so soon. We’re just getting started—save your screams for later.”

The woman approaching with the chair was none other than Sujin Hyun.

The man panics, opening his eyes wide and raising his voice.

But all that came out was “Mmph!” stretched into “Mmmmph! Mmph!”

“I’ve been thinking a lot about what to do with someone like you.”

“Mmmmph!”

“Should I start by cutting off your limbs one by one? Or record myself dissecting your flesh piece by piece and send the video to your family? Something like that. Hmm, is that too cliché?”

Cough! Cough!—

In the middle of speaking, Sujin Hyun coughs several times.

When she removes the hand covering her mouth, red blood appears once again.

“…”

Her body is a mess. This won’t get better with just a day or two of rest.

She needs at least a month of recovery to return to normal.

If she doesn’t rest, she’ll have to accept the aftereffects.

The fight with another Elder, followed by the battle with Rina Lee.

And finally, allowing Seojin Baek to land a direct critical hit.

If her body were still intact after all that, she’d be a monster, not a human.

‘Or Rina. That crazy woman.’

Unfortunately, she is neither a monster nor Rina.

Though she’s an S-class powerhouse, she’s still a person made of bones and flesh.

It’s only natural that she can’t endure such fatal wounds.

In fact, wasn’t Hyuk Kwak eliminated by Rina?

And Alexei from Russia, who had agreed to help, was as severely injured as she was.

He’s probably hiding in his burrow, barely surviving while receiving treatment.

Originally, Sujin Hyun should also be getting treatment and rest immediately.

But she had no intention of doing either.

The only thing filling her mind now was obtaining information.

Swish swish—

Dark shadows gather around Sujin Hyun.

Their number is significantly fewer than before, and their color is unstable.

It clearly shows how poor Sujin Hyun’s current condition is.

But the man wasn’t at a level to notice that.

It would be strange if someone who isn’t even a superpower user could tell.

“Mmph! Mmph!”

“Let’s do this. I ask, you answer. But before that.”

Stab!—

“Aaaammph!!”

“If you give me any strange answers other than what I want, this little hole might become as big as your mouth.”

While stabbing a shadow thinned to the size of a needle into the back of the man’s hand,

Sujin Hyun continued speaking with a cold smile.

“Understood?”

“Mmph! Mmph!”

The man frantically nods his head.

Seeing this, Sujin Hyun let out a cold laugh.

They used every means to erase their dirty and vile deeds.

They even eliminated all their subordinates who worked hard for them.

Yet when faced with this pain, they all nod their heads saying they’ll confess everything.

She wanted to tear his mouth apart alive right now, but she held back.

Right now, she needed someone with a loose tongue rather than a tight-lipped one.

“Good. Let’s move quickly. Being stubborn won’t help you—no one will know. Got it?”

Removing the tape from his mouth, Sujin Hyun began the interrogation.

*

Sigh—.

Sujin Hyun exhaled and slowly got up.

Her still-wrecked body refuses to obey her properly.

If another Elder were targeting her now, she’d be helplessly dead.

Since there were those who dealt with the Elder she killed, the probability was high.

‘So, I have no time to hesitate.’

The information obtained from the man was more surprising than expected.

The research facility has already been secretly established, he said.

They were able to do it because they pulled funds from here and there.

The only reason the experiments haven’t started yet was the lack of “personnel.”

Specifically, skilled researchers to take charge of and conduct the research.

“Those idiots.”

Because they thought no more crises would come.

Because they believed humanity had gained perfect superiority over monsters.

They completely disposed of that research and experiments and eliminated everyone involved.

Thanks to that, they were now in a situation where they had to start from scratch.

“You’re short on personnel to conduct the experiments.”

“Y-yes. Because they eliminated everyone who was involved before…”

“Then does that mean there’s still a lot left to do for the experiment?”

“That shouldn’t be the case. After all, if you just pay enough money, you can quickly find people.”

There’s no time. She needs to move right now.

By now, someone among the remaining people involved might have noticed.

If they quickly remove the research and experimental facilities, she’ll miss them again.

And if they hide well, it would be difficult even for her to secure them.

‘They said the research facility is in a military factory in Changwon that they bought secretly.’

After taking a deep breath, Sujin Hyun prepared to move immediately.

Since Rina Lee is still in the hospital room, now is the perfect opportunity.

If she delays any longer, the chances of not being able to do anything increase.

“Mmmmph! Mmph!”

“Don’t exaggerate. I’ve made sure you won’t die.”

What did she do to the man who spilled the information?

She stabbed those needle-like shadows densely all over his body.

She avoided all vital organs, making him only feel pain.

Afterward, she’ll subtly notify the police after some time.

Telling them there’s a person captured at a certain point, go rescue him.

She’s already extracted all the information, so there’s no further business.

And that man can’t speak honestly because he has things he’s afraid of.

Honestly, she wanted to kill him right away.

She wanted to drain all the blood from his body or cut off his limbs.

But something that happened recently made her hesitate.

Specifically, it was when she was leaving after the battle with Seojin Baek.

‘Seojin Baek. Because of that damn guy.’

Both were seriously injured.

But if pressed, Seojin Baek was in slightly better condition.

If they fought a life-or-death battle, she would have been at a disadvantage.

Clang!—

Yet somehow, at the last moment, Seojin Baek targeted the shadow, not her.

Thanks to that, although Sujin Hyun was injured, she was able to secure the man.

And she also gained the leisure to leave the place immediately.

“Ms. Sujin Hyun.”

Worried that Rina Lee might fly in right after dealing with Hyuk Kwak and Alexei,

Sujin Hyun was about to leave the place immediately.

At that moment, Seojin Baek called her name and said the following.

“This is my first and last act of compassion. For that person who was in the same situation as me. For you, whom that person loved. And for the past you, whom everyone called a hero.”

What he meant to say was clear.

That there won’t be a next time. That if they clash again, he’ll truly complete his ‘revenge.’

He probably meant for her to stop, but Sujin Hyun had no such intention.

And perhaps, Seojin Baek already knows.

That Sujin Hyun has no intention of stopping. That she can’t give up.

*

Finally, finally, four days have passed and the fifth day has arrived.

Wow. I survived this. It was really long, really long.

“Ah! Really! I hate you, Seojin oppa!!”

I hate you more, Rina. How can you cling to me for four days straight?

How can you go “Let’s go!” just two days after suffering such a terrible wound in your stomach?

Even I, with my ridiculously excellent recovery ability, am still groaning in pain.

Thanks to that, I had no choice but to lie in bed for four days, suffering from Rina.

Last night, Rina even left her bed and tried to climb on top of me.

Saying that since we’ve already kissed and she’s seen my body, there’s only one thing left.

Of course, I was horrified and sternly told her to get off immediately.

Am I really impotent? How can I reject such a pretty woman climbing on top of me?

No, damn it. Regardless of being impotent or whatever, I’m in pain.

Don’t you know that even between men and women, when they’re tired, they sleep first before thinking about sex?

Moreover, I have a penetrating wound in my leg and various injuries elsewhere.

I’m still tormented day and night by terrible pain beyond fatigue.

How can I engage in secret activities between men and women in that state? It’s absurd.

“Tell me honestly.”

“What now?”

“Seojin oppa, you’re impotent, right?!”

I’m even tired of answering each time now.

And if I say no here, the next repertoire is predictable.

“You’re not impotent?! Then prove it. Let’s do it now! That! Let’s do that!”

I’ll just be impotent for today. Really, please. I just want to rest.

I don’t know about you, but I still feel like I’m dying from pain.

It’s the fifth day in the hospital room, how can you keep pestering me for all 5 days!

“I’ll be impotent just for today.”

“What’s that supposed to mean! If you’re going to be, be forever!”

“It’s my choice!”

At that, blue flames flicker in Rina Lee’s eyes.

…Why is she like that again? Hey. What are you trying to do?

Don’t come closer. Hey? Don’t come closer! I’ll scream if you come any closer!

“Ugh. Whatever. Since it’s come to this, I’ll force you.”

“Force what?! Get away! I’m a patient right now!”

“Because you’re a patient, you should just stay still! I’ll take care of everything!”

“What can a virgin like you do!”

“You’ve never done it either, Seojin oppa!”

“Who said I’ve never done it?”

I did everything before coming to this world, woman!

Don’t put me in the same category as you!

“Wait. Time out.”

Rina, who was approaching, suddenly stops like that.

Why. Why are you doing that again? Ominously.

“You didn’t say you’ve never done it. This means you have. …Perhaps, with Soohyun Kim. Did you do it with her?”

…What kind of nonsensical train of thought is that all of a sudden?

“Come to think of it, it’s suspicious! Going to the villa together and all! That’s right, that’s it! You did it, didn’t you!!”

“Did what?! I didn’t!”

Don’t put our Soohyun in the same category as a pervert like you, Rina!

Knock knock!—

At the sudden knocking sound, both Rina and I turned our heads toward the door.

“Arbiter! T-they said visitors are allowed starting today! I’m coming in!!”

The voice from beyond the door was Soohyun’s.