Alpha

A District.

Evaluated as a so-called crime-free clean zone, and with the Heroes Association attached within the area, it was considered the safest place in South Korea.

To the extent that most rich people, entrepreneurs, and politicians all made residences in A District.

However, in this clean A District, another bloodbath was scheduled to occur today.

“Alpha, surrender now!!”

Various individuals gathered there.

“Alpha.. right, we should catch him.”

Some for the remaining sense of justice.

“..As a friend, I’ll end it for the last time.”

“Finally, I can kill my parents’ enemy.”

Some to put an end to the long-past.

“If I get a follower, I can become stronger.. then that Ice Queen bitch.. Puhah..!”

‘..If I catch that person, will I be acknowledged by him too?’

Or some gathered simply to fulfill their personal greed.

Those with their own circumstances gathered.

And everyone’s gaze focused on Alpha, standing alone beyond the border of B District.

“……”

It might have been burdensome to have all attention focused solely on him, but Alpha rather looked at them with a dignified appearance.

Woong-

“..I’ve come to end it today.”

Words uttered resolutely.

It didn’t seem like he was shouting or raising his voice much, but his low voice was heard very clearly even from far away.

“I will take everything. Just as this country did to me.”

Thump thump thump thump thump-!

“I intend to turn all of South Korea into a sea of fire.”

Ku-ung-!

Alpha used his ability to stamp the ground with his foot.

The energy that burst out after long compression created a sonic boom that shook the sky, and a large crater formed at the point where Alpha burst it.

..Gulp.

At that moment when everyone was tense from the strong force demonstrated before their eyes,

Alpha recited as if declaring.

“If you don’t want to die, don’t think about interfering, you half-baked heroes.”

If they think of rushing at him with inadequate determination, strength, or effort, they will suffer greatly.

It could be seen as the last mercy, or benevolent teaching, as ‘Hero’ Alpha.

“”……””

The heroes’ reactions were varied.

Fear, terror, anxiety, worry.

There were some who had a bit of rebellious spirit, but mostly negative emotions were overwhelming.

Just as the heroes’ morale was about to break all at once.

“Don’t give up so easily!”

“..!”

“Aren’t we heroes?”

The voice of Ice Queen, who recently became S-class and an awakened one.

The appealing voice of a strong person was enough power for them to regain courage.

“..Right, damn it! Let’s give it a try!”

“What’s so great about Alpha?!”

“Old fossil bastard, stay out of it!!”

Heroes taking out their weapons as if they’ve steeled their resolve.

“So you’ve chosen that path after all.”

It wasn’t particularly unexpected.

Because humans are quick to regain their will if there’s just one focal point.

“..I guess I need to warm up.”

Alpha put on black leather gloves that could be considered his weapon from his pocket.

Woo-ung-

“I understand your will.”

And Alpha said.

“Then try to stop me, heroes.”

Stop him if you can.

It was when the confrontation between Alpha and the heroes was about to begin in earnest.

Crunch, crunch!

While Alpha was causing a commotion like that,

‘He seems excited in an uncharacteristic way.’

Maker, who was watching leisurely from afar, quietly prayed.

“Whatever happens, I hope it ends in a way that benefits me.”

That’s what he said.

“Oppa. I want popcorn too.”

“Here, let’s eat together, Polia-nim.”

Now, Maker, also known as Akaoni, who created this mess, was watching them like that, eating popcorn with Polia as if watching a fire across the river.

---

3 hours after the attack on A District.

“..Are there no more?”

Ordinary heroes were no match for Alpha, who had gained power similar to his prime.

Only A-class or S-class heroes could barely cope with his movements.

“Haa.. haa..”

There were also a very few B+ class heroes, but in the end, ranks became meaningless before Alpha.

“Damn it!”

The association president, who was safely observing the situation from far away, was showing an annoyed reaction.

“Stupid and incompetent hero bastards! They’re bringing shame to the country and to me!”

In his reaction, there was no concern for the heroes or worry about the powerful enemy.

He was just worried about his own safety and angry about his reputation that would be tarnished in the future.

Step.

“[You seem to be in quite a predicament.]”

And Viktor quietly looked at the association president and opened his mouth.

“[I think it would be better for me to step in.]”

“Wh-What..! Please wait a little longer! Korea will handle Korean affairs properly!”

Viktor ignored the opposing association president and started gathering his equipment beside him.

“Please wait a little longer! There are still heroes who haven’t joined the fight..”

“[Even if the remaining heroes join, I don’t think we’ll get any meaningful results.]”

“..Hey!!”

Viktor’s words continued as if mocking.

Just as the association president, whose temper flared up, was about to burst out in anger.

“[Hey, Korean Heroes Association President.]”

At Viktor’s lowered voice, the atmosphere instantly turned chilly.

“[I didn’t come here to ask favors from the likes of you.]”

“……”

“[I came to notify you.]”

Viktor approached with large strides.

Compared to the old and skinny old man, Viktor, despite his graying hair, was a span taller and had a bigger build.

That came as great pressure.

“[And I think I’ve waited long enough, what do you think?]”

“But..”

Grr.

“[Do you really not know that young people are suffering because of your greed?]”

“Hii-eek..!”

Seeing Viktor’s expression distorted like an evil spirit, the association president naturally shrank back.

“…Ah.”

“……”

“..I under..stand.”

Unable to withstand Viktor’s pressure, the association president finally decided to follow his words.

Viktor turned his head and looked at those confronting each other in the distance.

His gaze was gently fixed on Alpha.

---

Meanwhile, although he wasn’t showing it, Alpha wasn’t in a leisurely situation either.

‘I’m getting weaker in real-time.’

The more he used his power, he could personally feel his strength draining gradually.

And..

“Sylph! Bear Bear!”

-Peep!!

-Bear!!

‘The overall quality of heroes is lower than in my generation, but if we only consider the top heroes, they’re much stronger than in our time.’

The heroes he was facing were also becoming increasingly tricky.

Especially those who had been active here and there in B District last time.

“Stop this useless act and surrender quickly, Alpha.”

“..I can’t do that.”

But even so, there was no option for him to give up.

Because this wasn’t the ending he had been waiting for.

Just as Alpha was about to activate his ability again and rush towards the heroes.

“..!”

Piing-!

Something suddenly falling from the sky.

Alpha noticed the attack and avoided it in advance, otherwise he could have been seriously injured.

“[It’s been a while.]”

“..Viktor.”

What fell from the sky was none other than Viktor.

Woo-ung-

“[We meet again. Alpha.]”

Viktor, who charged at Alpha in an instant after kicking off the ground.

An attack came as naturally as flowing water.

Alpha wasn’t surprised by his sudden attack.

Rather, his attitude was as if he had predicted it.

He opened his eyes wide and looked at Viktor’s fist.

Thump, thump, thump.

Using his beating heart as a rhythm to match his movements.

Whoosh!

Pu-eo-eong-!!

The sonic boom hitting the air belatedly informed that he had avoided the attack.

“[Damn glad to see you.]”

“I’m glad to see you too.”

Alpha clenched his fist.

Viktor also clenched his fist.

“Hero.”

“друг(Friend)”

Their fists aimed at each other collided.

And.

Clatter! Clack clack!

A doll with bizarre movements rushing towards Alpha.

Once again, Alpha’s concentration was demonstrated.

The doll’s spear, stretched straight down as if to pierce through the heart.

Crunch!

Alpha twisted his body to match the doll’s movement and shattered its spear.

Clatter!

The doll, having lost its spear in an instant, discarded the remaining shaft without lingering and returned to its owner.

Click. Click. Click.

“There are a lot of people here.”

“……”

“I see some quite familiar faces too.”

“[..Jisoo?]”

“If possible, please call me Heart Queen, Uncle Vik. It’s been a while.”

Heart Queen walking with leisurely steps.

Although her direct face wasn’t visible due to the veil she wore, it was easy to see that she was glad to see Viktor.

“[What are you doing suddenly appearing like this.]”

“It’s because you were trying to get ahead of me unfairly, uncle.”

“……”

“‘That’ is the person I need to kill.”

And it was also easy to understand that she wasn’t fond of Alpha.

“[Nonsense.]”

Viktor strongly rejected her words filled with killing intent.

“[Deciding his treatment should be done by heroes. It’s not something for an unrelated civilian to interfere with.]”

“Unrelated~ You’re speaking hurtfully.”

Heart Queen smiled calmly.

However, that smile stopped abruptly after a while and changed to a cold expressionless face.

“You know very well why I’m grinding my teeth like this, uncle.”

At that, Heart Queen and Viktor started looking at each other.

“..How amusing.”

However, at Alpha’s subsequent words, the attention turned back to him.

Alpha looked at Heart Queen and Viktor as if they were ridiculous.

“Do you seriously think you can defeat me in a one-on-one fight?”

Woo-ung-!

Ku-ung!!

“Tch!”

“[Kugh!]”

Alpha accelerated his body momentarily and attacked both of them simultaneously.

Heart Queen wrapped herself with dolls to reduce the impact, while Viktor endured by absorbing the shock with his bare body.

And looking at the two who withstood the attack, Alpha opened his mouth towards them again.

“Both of you come at me at once. That’s the right thing to do.”

Alpha’s eyes began to fill with a bit of relief.