Chapter 30 – Day 30

Day 30

“Number 1, that’s enough.”

Halt-!

The doll, which had extended its fist to crush the fallen representative’s head, stopped at Cheon Seoa’s command from behind.

A movement that seemed to defy all laws of physics.
It was proof that even with limited power, the doll’s basic performance itself wasn’t diminished.

More than that….

“Indeed, you lack experience.”

Cheon Seoa said, scanning the nine villains sprawled on the floor.

It wasn’t that they lacked power.
What they lacked was simply experience.

The current realm of the representative is Eternal Spirit.
The rest were staying in the Golden Core realm, and even the Seven Sword Emperor was somewhere between the Decisive and Golden Core realms.

That level is more than enough to enjoy life as an absolute being on Earth.

But, perhaps because of that.
They lacked experience in fighting against opponents with power similar to their own. Furthermore, the performance of Cheon Seoa’s doll, No. 1, which they faced, was far too excellent.

Well, still.

“There’s no reason for you to go to the Cultivation World in the first place, so this level should be enough.”

Unless hundreds of nuclear bombs are deliberately concentrated above their heads, the probability of them meeting death other than natural causes will approach zero.

Muttering like that, Cheon Seoa withdrew the Great Demon Heaven.

* * *

“Well then, I’ll be going.”

“Have a safe trip, miss.”

In response to Cheon Seoa’s words, the representative bowed his head and replied.
However, the representative’s expression was quite stiff, as he hadn’t completely shaken off the shock of being defeated by mere ‘dolls’.

Not just the representative, but all nine villains were in such a state.

This wasn’t something she could help with in the first place.
Time was the only medicine, and they had to overcome it on their own.

If they stand up on their own, their realm will rise even further, and if they can’t stand up, they’ll live at their current level until they die.

‘Well, I don’t need to think that far. By the way…’

Cheon Seoa glanced at the screen of the smartphone in her hand.

On Cheon Seoa’s smartphone screen, a conversation with someone was open, and that person was Gwanghwi, ranked 8th among Korean heroes.

After parting ways with Gwanghwi with a promise to visit again, until now.
Cheon Seoa had not once returned to her house.

It wasn’t that she deliberately avoided visiting.
Nor was there any significant reason preventing her from going.

It’s just…

‘If I say I forgot, would she get angry?’

Hmm, let’s just not mention this.

Still, it should be fine since she belatedly realized Gwanghwi’s existence.

With these thoughts, Cheon Seoa found herself arriving at Gangnam Station.

Despite it being early afternoon, Gangnam Station was bustling with countless people, living up to its notorious reputation for high foot traffic.

Now, let’s see, it should be…

“It was supposed to be somewhere around here.”

Cheon Seoa looked around.

Hero name, Gwanghwi.
Real name, Jin Yuri.

The place where she was supposed to meet her and her sidekick, Kang Yeseul, was right in front of Gangnam Station Exit 11.

However, no matter how much she looked around, she couldn’t see them.

Just as Cheon Seoa was beginning to wonder if something had happened,

“Huff-! Huff-! So-sorry. We’re too late, aren’t we?”

Belatedly, Jin Yuri and Kang Yeseul appeared, catching their breath.

Judging by how urgently they ran, their rough breathing showed no signs of calming down, and even though summer had passed and autumn had come, sweat was still dripping down their entire bodies.

“It’s okay. I just arrived too.”

“R-Really? Haa-, that’s a relief.”

Yuri Jin and Yeseul Kang let out sighs of relief at Seoa Cheon’s response.

More importantly.

“Why did you call me?”

“Well, because you said you’d come to hang out but didn’t show up?”

At Yuri Jin’s words, Seoa Cheon stared at her blankly.

It’s not exactly murky, but having those dead black eyes staring at you gives a strange sense of discomfort.
At that, Yuri Jin cleared her throat with a loud “Ahem!”

“It’s a joke, just a joke. So please stop staring at me with those eyes.”

“So, what’s the real reason you called me?”

“You’ll find out when we get there. One thing’s for sure though, it’s definitely not something that will harm you.”

“Hmm.”

As Yuri Jin spoke, puffing out her chest proudly, Seoa Cheon’s eyes narrowed.

* * *

“Was it here?”

“That’s right.”

The place they arrived at, following Yuri Jin, was one of the most famous places in Gangnam. No, in all of Seoul.

And for good reason…

“The Hero Association, huh.”

Glancing at the huge building in front of her, Cheon Seoa muttered.

Hero Association.
To be more precise, it could be called the South Korean branch of the Hero Association.

The building that could be called the real headquarters of the Hero Association had the word ‘General’ between the words ‘Hero’ and ‘Association’.

No, more importantly, why.

“Why did you bring me here?”

Cheon Seoa asked, as if she truly couldn’t understand.

To be honest, there was no reason for her to come here.
She had no intention of becoming a hero, and moreover, the poor children she had helped were now called the ‘Nine Most Vicious Villains’ on the current Earth.

So why would she, who could be considered the guardian of those poor children, become something like a hero?

However, Jin Yuri’s thoughts seemed a bit different, as she opened her mouth with a serious expression.

“About what happened back then.”

“What happened?”

“That…”

At Cheon Seoa’s question, Jin Yuri hesitated to speak.
Seeing her frustrating appearance, Kang Yeseul sighed and stepped forward.

“May I explain?”

“Of course.”

“Back then, when you came to our house, Yuri attacked you.”

Even now, they still don’t know why Jin Yuri attacked Cheon Seoa.
Even the one who attacked doesn’t know the reason, so how could Kang Yeseul figure it out?

However, what’s important wasn’t ‘Kang Yeseul’s attack, known as Radiance’.

What’s important was.

“You, you have a space-related ability, don’t you?”

At that time, after Cheon Seoa left the house, Jin Yuri said.

That she didn’t collide with Cheon Seoa wasn’t just a coincidence. Nor was it due to her desperate control of power.

The reason why she, charging with Radiance, could avoid colliding with Cheon Seoa.
It was because the space seemed to ‘bend’ around Cheon Seoa.

So Kang Yeseul thought.

To definitely debut Cheon Seoa as a hero, and furthermore, to recruit her as a sidekick for her team.

Space-related abilities are rare, but not completely uncommon.

However, someone who could ‘bend’ space to block Radiance’s attack was almost impossible to find even if you searched high and low.

That’s why Kang Yeseul wanted to act before Cheon Seoa registered as a hero and her ability became known to the world.

Of course.

“This is a bit unpleasant.”

All of this was done without Cheon Seoa’s consent.

In her haste, she acted without getting Cheon Seoa’s agreement or permission.

So Kang Yeseul made an expression as if she had expected such a reaction from Cheon Seoa.

Jin Yuri also…

“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry.”

Jin Yuri kept apologizing with a sorry expression.
Cheon Seoa stared intently into the eyes of Jin Yuri and Kang Yeseul.

‘Yuri unnie was just swept along. The one who came up with this plan was Kang Yeseul. And the reason for pushing this plan is….’

Twitch-.

Cheon Seoa’s brow twitched as she looked into Kang Yeseul’s eyes.

At the same time.

“Okay.”

“I’m really really sorry… What? What did you just say?”

“I said okay. About becoming a hero.”

“Really? For real? You mean it? No take-backs!”

“I mean it. To be honest, I was already interested in becoming a hero.”

Cheon Seoa smiled gently at Jin Yuri, who was visibly delighted.

At the same time, strike while the iron is hot.

Jin Yuri and Kang Yeseul hurriedly entered the Hero Association, fearing that Cheon Seoa might change her mind.

As the glass doors opened, the scene of the Hero Association’s first floor unfolded.
The vast space was bustling with numerous people.

Among them were heroes wearing costumes that reflected their unique personalities, as well as a fair number of ordinary people.

Well, most of those ordinary people were there to take the test to become heroes.

“But, don’t we need to register first to take the test to become a hero?”

“Oh, we’ve already taken care of that. I may not look like it, but I’m a 2nd-class hero, so you don’t need to worry about those little details.”

“I see.”

While exchanging such questions and answers, Kang Yeseul and Jin Yuri led Cheon Seoa to arrive at the underground of the association.

And there…

“Is this the child?”

A man with sharp features, but with dark circles under his eyes, appeared as if he had been waiting and spoke.

“That’s right. Can we start right away?”
“Of course. If you answer a few questions, we can proceed with the test immediately.”
Questions…?
At the word ‘questions’ that came out of the man’s mouth, Cheon Seoa tilted her head in confusion.
“According to the data, it was said that Cheon Seoa’s ability is in the spatial category. Exactly ‘what’ kind of ability do you possess?”
As he spoke, the man’s eyes turned green.