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21.

Lee Seong-han collapsed, blood spraying everywhere. It was because of the large blade that was stuck in his abdomen.

“Is he dead? Really?”

Kang Jin-young caught his ragged breath. The sight he was seeing was ridiculous.

It has been 5 minutes and 32 seconds since Lee Seonghan stopped moving.

It is impossible to continue fighting any longer.

‘Let’s act like professionals. We’re alive. There’s no way we’re going to die.’

Kang Jin-young thought.

It’s not perfect, but I had a fight with the hatchling.

How could I possibly die?

He was a fool who would sacrifice his own life to save others. He was like that when we first met.

Would God really take such a talented person away?

‘It’s mine, it’s mine. I can’t give it to anyone else.’

Kang Jin-young made up his mind.

It doesn’t matter if it breaks. Even if it dies, it’s okay if I come back to life.

Even if someone destroys it or robs it.

You can fit it yourself.

[‘Kang Jin-young’ ‘Mental Barrier’ responds to symptoms of mental disorder.]

“First of all, that kid.”

Kang Jin-young chanted several spells in one breath.

“Thunderbolt!”

“Bingchang!”

“Fireball!”

What’s the target?

The target is a breathing ronin doll.

Since our allies are bleeding, shouldn’t we return the favor?

[‘Kang Jin-young’s’ trait, ‘double magic’ works.]

Double magic.

A typical wizard can only cast one spell. If he casts more than that, his brain will burn out. It’s common sense.

Kang Jin-young was different.

duplication.

Triple.

Quadruple.

Any magic could be used simultaneously.

Although the power was somewhat reduced, it was better than having your brain burn.

“That bastard. Kill him.”

Kang Jin-young waved his hand.

Anyway, it was quantity over quality.

Fired projectile magic spells such as [Fireball], [Ice Spear], and [Thunderbolt].

“Koo!”

A poisonous magic.

Hit the Ronin doll repeatedly.

[《The Lonely Swordsman》 is crushed by strong firepower.]

[HP 37%: ■■■□□□□□□□]

A huge explosion occurred as a result of being hit by magic.

The Ronin doll’s remaining stamina was greatly reduced.

While Lee Seong-han was wasting time.

Because the drinking regimen was strengthened.

“Koooot!”

Sure───!

A Ronin doll using [Baldo]. Approached Kang Jin-young right away.

“Blink!”

If Kang Jin-young hadn’t teleported backwards, it would have been about 3 meters.

What if we were just a few steps closer?

My neck was blown off.

He aimed the blade at Kang Jin-young as if trying to stab him deeply.

If you get hit, you die instantly.

“Berry─”

While Kang Jin-young was deploying defensive magic.

Bounce!

“Cheet.”

A ronin doll that quickly runs right in front of your eyes.

It was a speed so fast that I couldn’t even believe that it was being controlled by a thread.

Kang Jin-young fell to the floor.

A blade descending upon it.

I quickly twisted my body to the side.

Bam.

The floor was dented and the blade was stuck in it.

“Get off me, you son of a bitch!”

“Kooo!”

The Ronin doll properly climbed on top of Kang Jin-young.

He tried to stab his heart with the sword he was holding in his hand.

“You won’t fall for it easily, you punk.”

Kang Jin-young caught the day.

Although each Awakened Person has different physical abilities, they have focused their mana to raise their physical abilities to their limits.

‘Must catch.’

Although she was stalling for time by squeezing the day, it was natural for her to be pushed back because she was the opponent.

A-class hunter. Not as good as S-class, but a first-class force that South Korea can use. He even had all sorts of buffs attached to him.

“Koooo.”

But the condition of the Ronin doll was strange.

The hand holding the sword trembled as if it would stop breathing at any moment. My strength also drained.

“······Koooo.”

[The thread of 《The Lonely Swordsman》 is about to break!]

It was as if my strength had been taken away.

When Kang Jin-young’s energy was almost depleted, the string that was tied to the Ronin doll snapped with a snapping sound.

[《The Lonely Swordsman》 has been defeated.]

“Ugh!”

Kang Jin-young pushed the doll that had fallen on him away. It was as heavy as the original. Someone staggered toward him from a distance.

“Mr. Seonghan?”

“Ha, hahaha. I got you.”

Lee Seong-han revealed his teeth and smiled awkwardly.

He waved his relatively good right arm around as if he was trying to find a thread.

The thread that was connected to the Ronin doll.

‘Oh, you’re still alive, right?’

Kang Jin-young carefully escaped, catching his breath.

The arm was already on the verge of being amputated.

His whole body was covered in blood.

It was literally a total mess.

Kang Jin-young hated Lee Seong-han. He was acting on his own accord again. This time, it was even more dangerous.

‘… … .’

[‘Kang Jin-young’ expresses his obsession.]

* * *

“I’m fine. Are you really surprised?”

Lee Seong-han felt something strange as he approached Kang Jin-young.

The biggest narcissist in South Korea.

Number one in being easy-going!

That woman insisted on silence as if her mouth was stuffed with a zipper.

Should I call it a human’s unique pride? It was as if it had completely disappeared and was glaring at me with only dead eyes. It gave me goosebumps.

“······.”

“Excuse me, Mr. Jinyoung?”

Kang Jin-young approached, holding the weight.

He hugged Lee Seong-han tightly, who was covered in blood.

Like a big teddy bear.

[You made ‘Kang Jin-young’ angry.]

‘uh.’

Kwaaah

A stick.

The sound of bones and flesh breaking.

Pain that he had never experienced before flowed through Lee Seong-han’s body.

‘Block. Block. Block.’

[Since it is a type of favoritism act, the characteristic ‘block’ is invalid.]

Fuck.

Lee Seong-han smiled awkwardly, barely enduring the pain.

“I, I’m out of breath.”

“Shut up.”

A cold tone.

If I said more, it was a look in my eyes that would really kill me.

He hugged me so tightly that my clothes tore apart.

[You triggered Kang Jin-young’s possessiveness.]

[‘Kang Jin-young’ shows his obsession when he sees you.]

I happened to lock eyes with Kang Jin-young.

Cold blue.

According to Lee Seonghan’s memory, he changed like that when he used his ability.

‘What? Why a skill all of a sudden?’

Tsupababababat──!

[Essence Understanding Lv. Max]

[Exploration Lv. Max]

[Memory Search Lv. Max]

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[These skills can have a negative effect on affinity, so ‘Block’ removes the effect of these skills.]

[From now on, these skills will no longer affect you.]

When his ability didn’t work, Kang Jin-young clicked his tongue.

“It doesn’t work. I thought it would work this time.”

She tilts her head.

We stayed like that, our faces pressed against each other. We examined each other’s affected areas.

My eyes were burning. As if only burnt ash remained.

“Mr. Seonghan.”

“Yes, Agent─”

“Name.”

“… … Yes, Jinyoung.”

“Do you want to fall behind?”

“Oh, no.”

“Why are you doing something so dangerous, huh? Without consulting each other.”

Lee Seong-han avoided eye contact.

Because that was all the plan was.

‘Especially Kang Jin-young. I can’t put that woman in the front line.’

It was a complete strategic failure.

Even if a weak wizard went forward, he would just fire a few spells and be cut in half by the sword.

“Look at me.”

“I’m sorry.”

“This is an order. Look at me now.”

Okay!

“Look at me. Why do people want to ignore me so badly? Answer me. Why do you think so? Without asking what I think.”

Lee Seong-han reluctantly checked Kang Jin-young’s eyes.

There was no light.

A gaze as cold as ice.

It was to the point where even my bones became cold.

“I thought I had to keep it.”

“If someone tells you to die, will you die? To save a stranger?”

“No.”

“You did that just now. You ran out there, risking your life, and then you were left half-dead alone.”

Kwaaak─

Lee Seong-han was grabbed by the collar. He let out a soft groan. The wound stung.

The sensation of pain was gradually returning to normal.

“Everything has its merits.”

“I am aware.”

“Me too. There is a line in the heart. There is a limit to how much you can take care of someone. But why do you keep crossing the line?”

The pupil disappeared.

Blurry like a corpse’s eyes.

“Shall I cut it off?”

Lee Seong-han felt goosebumps when he heard her true feelings.

“I apologize. Please refrain from taking arbitrary actions in the future. For safe operation, please follow the agent’s instructions─”

“Name.”

“Yes?”

“Name.”

A murderous tone.

The blue pupils turned purple.

“Call me by my name. Don’t use any other titles. I told you to call me by my name in front of others, too. Is that hard? It’s my job to protect you, so what would that make me? ”

Lee Seonghan lowered his head.

It’s true that it was very dangerous.

“I’m sorry.”

“As long as I live. Do that shit one more time. Especially in front of my sister. I’ll make you a real cripple and stuff you in my office.”

She was the one who spoke in detail and smiled coldly.

An atmosphere like a sheet of ice.

It’s like a portrait gallery.

Lee Seong-han also had his own reasons for explaining himself.

“This was the only way for me too.”

“So. Why are you acting wild? You should have at least said something.”

Kang Jin-young answers sharply.

Kang Jin-young bit her lip.

Actually, she wasn’t unaware of it either.

It was a small, cramped space. Fighting a knight in full plate armor was a necessity.

Shaking eyes.

It kept fluctuating as if a thousand different emotions were mixed together.

“Sigh.”

A low-pitched sigh.

Kang Jin-young quietly released the hand that had been giving him strength.

“······I’m glad you’re alive.”

“It’s better to go to the mountains.”

“Yes. I don’t want to let go of the lifelong talent of the National Intelligence Service, and even more so, the best investment in Korea. Just follow what I say. Okay? Just don’t think about it.”

Kang Jin-young hugged him warmly.

“Don’t die. Stay a long time.”

[You have unlocked the obsession with ‘Kang Jin-young’.]

[Additional abilities are unlocked depending on the bloomed trait.]

[Self-rationalization]

– I believe that any negative actions that ‘Kang Jin-young’ takes against you are right, inevitable, and natural.

[Extreme possessiveness]

– ‘Kang Jin-young’ applies various psychological pressures to possess you.

“Your expression doesn’t look good. Do you hate me?”

“This is the best!”

You have to live first.