episode_0042

“Detection of reflection activation through new path. Mastery rank increases: C rank → B rank”

The last status window message that came to mind.

Surprisingly, it is ranked up again.

That’s two steps in one day.

Since he started from the lowest rank, D rank, he must have risen quickly. In addition, the rank-up speed seemed to have gotten faster thanks to deliberately activating reflection through various paths.

I tested the use of reflection.

I didn’t know that my skill level would increase so quickly.

By the way, B rank… … .

Does this even exist in grades up to S rank?

“Wait a minute. If you rank up, maybe this time too… … ?”

ㅡTsk tsk tsk… !

As expected, an additional status window comes to mind.

A translucent hologram screen appears.

This time, multiple status windows appear in layers.

「Function is unlocked as the rank of the unique skill increases: Save/Load function added.」

「You can save one of the opponent’s unique skills. Also, you can load the corresponding unique energy whenever you want.”

“Duplicate storage is not possible, and reuse is possible only when the stored unique energy has been exhausted.”

“Ha… … ?”

The status window that popped up this time explained the functions of the newly unlocked unique skill. Even the details were explained in great detail.

Even when I called out to the status window normally, nothing came out, but instead it explained everything at once.

“Save, Load?”

I scratched my cheek while repeating this.

It took time to absorb the information.

That was too sudden.

Because it was a series of unexpected events, I had no choice but to stop.

‘I haven’t even used the ON/OFF function that I have now, but now they’re adding another function… … ?’

The Save/Load function unlocked this time was even capable of absorbing the opponent’s unique energy. Of course, there was a limitation that only one unique device could be stored.

But even taking that into account, it is an incredible feature. No matter how much you think about it, it was a very fraudulent unique story.

‘A horse is a unique base, and if used well, it can be used in many ways.’

Moreover, I can’t even imagine what would happen if I further increased my skill level and reached the highest rank.

I have no idea how to use the features that have been unlocked so far, but there is still room for further growth… … .

Although I was embarrassed, I smiled.

For me, a former physical hunter, this is a new feeling.

For me, who has always been all about using my body, I finally have this ability that feels like an awakening… … .

It was also a unique period of gradual growth.

At first, I thought only reflection was possible,

It turns out that the potential is endless.

This also seemed like it would be like building skills, just like growing your body. It seemed like the skill level would quickly build up just by exposing reflection to various situations like just before.

And one thing is certain: with this kind of ability, he may be able to demonstrate the capabilities of an S-class hero.

Of course, to put it the other way around, he had the power to become a destruction-level villain. It’s like a double-edged sword… … .

“A villain? Come to think of it… Ah, that’s right-!”

Only then did I come to my senses and look around.

The treatment room was a mess.

You can see people in front of you who need medical attention.

Due to the ability reflex, the villains were unable to control their bodies and fainted.

Their leader, Skull Breaker, had died with numerous air holes in his forehead.

Anyway, was it because of the shooting just now?

ㅡWhy why?!

The warning siren was blaring loudly. After the tinnitus that had been ringing in my ears due to the sound of gunfire subsided, I could finally hear it.

Heroes will flock in soon.

And they will question me about this incident.

No, Illya will find me first.

‘But this… How should I explain this to Iria?’

I suddenly feel anxious.

I felt it before, but

My body now… It’s not unusual.

Given the circumstances, it seems like he is a villain.

I hate to admit it, but it was a possibility.

At least he won’t be a hero.

By the way, I need to do something about it before Iria comes. I was afraid that I would be suspicious of her again. I’m having a hard time knowing what to excuse.

Yes, my anxiety was caused by Iria. Since he was the person I liked more than anyone else, I was worried about my identity.

She is a hero among heroes.

He even had a keen sense of justice.

But can she accept me as a villain?

Aside from the fact that I wouldn’t hand it over to the association, I was afraid that Iria would look at me differently than she does now.

It was Iria who said she truly liked me regardless of my identity, but the more I liked her, the more my anxiety grew.

Even the smallest possibility concerns me.

I’m afraid she might leave my side… … .

So I decided to hide it until the end.

All I have to do is make it seem like it wasn’t something I did. If that happens, Iria won’t have to worry about my identity.

“Okay, that would be fine… … ?”

My eyes were focused on Dr. G.

*

“Si, Sihuya… ? And Dr. G-?!”

Iria shouts as she enters the treatment room.

Of course she looked very surprised.

I never thought a terrorist attack would suddenly occur in a hospital.

Han Si-hoo finally catches the eye of Iria, who is looking at the crime scene. He was crouching down and hiding behind Dr. G.

Like a very scared puppy.

“Noona… … ?”

Sihu intentionally stuttered and acted awkwardly. I put my all into acting as a victim caught up in the incident.

“Sihoo… ! What on earth happened now?!”

ㅡWow… !

Iria first hugged Han Si-hoo.

I was anxious, wondering if something had happened.

Still, I feel relieved to see Sihu looking fine.

She comforted Sihu’s back, saying that it was okay since he was safe. Then, without showing it, he swept away his shocked heart.

As I felt Sihu’s body temperature through my skin, I felt like my anxiety was gone.

“ was suddenly attacked by villains, but Dr. G saved him… … .”

Han Si-hoo planned to use Dr. G to get out of the picture.

After one hour, before Iria came in,

I had already tried Dr. G.

Under hypnosis, she said, ‘You defeated all the villains lying here. The order was given as follows: ‘And be sure to surrender everything you have done so far.’

Since I was the one who joined hands with the villain anyway, I didn’t feel particularly guilty even if I covered up the incident.

“What… ? Dr. G? Is this true?”

“Yes, that’s right. I defeated all the guys who invaded the clinic.”

Dr. G, hypnotized by Iria’s question, mutters in a soulless voice.

Although I moved as Han Si-hoo told me to do,

The awkward facial expression and tone of voice were unavoidable.

Because I was literally in a state of hypnosis.

“What? Dr. G really defeated the villains by himself… ? Is that really true?”

Iria immediately noticed the awkwardness.

The same goes for Han Si-hoo’s awkward acting tone,

Dr. G’s eyes and voice were also like that.

That’s why I was asking Dr. G.

Dr. G is a hero who has awakened his auxiliary unique ability. There was no way she could take down the heavily armed villains by herself. There wasn’t even anything in hand that could be used as a weapon.

“Yes. How many times should I say it? Really. I said I took care of everything?”

“Really? So can you tell me how you dealt with those guys? There was also a martial law level villain mixed in, right?”

“Ah, that means… … . That’s right… … .”

ㅡSigh

Dr. G, who was telling lies in a soulless voice, looks at Han Si-hoo with the end of his words blurred. No matter how hypnotized a person was, orders that could no longer be executed were bound to be blocked in the middle.

“Sihuya? Could this be something you did? … ?”

“Yes… ?! Well, I suddenly don’t know what that means… … .”

When Iria, who sensed something suspicious, asked a question, Han Si-hoo’s eyes began to flutter.

No matter how convincing the lie was, his small, immature body was not used to lying. It was so obvious that it was a lie.

It was similar to the foolish lies that children tell to avoid making mistakes.

“Sihuya? It’s really okay, so can you be honest with me? I won’t scold you too much.”

Iria immediately turned her suspicions towards Han Si-hoo.

As expected, Dr. G’s condition was strange, and more than anything, Iria was well aware of Han Si-hoo’s abilities. If it had the ability to reflect unique energy, it would have been enough to subdue villains like that.

“That, that, that… … .”

“No matter what you did, you did nothing wrong. You eliminated the bad villains, right? Just be honest with me. If you trust and rely on me… … .”

Iria looked at Han Si-hoo with serious eyes.

It was a look in his eyes that asked him not to give up his faith.