episode_0048

‘What should I do…?’

At first, the angels did not seem to want to harm him. Rather, they worshipped and protected him to an excessive degree.

‘saver…’

The prophecies, the destiny, the savior they spoke of – everything still felt strange and uncertain.

But one thing was clear: angels were different from demons. They listened to Hyunseong’s story and tried to respect his opinions.

Although the approach was a bit too worshipful and overprotective.

‘Maybe… we can find out something from them.’

Hyunseong cautiously held onto his hopes. Of course, he shouldn’t move rashly. The angels considered him a ‘savior,’ but that didn’t mean he could trust everything about them.

‘For now… let’s not let our guard down and just watch the situation a little longer.’

Hyunseong let out a long sigh and looked out the window at the dazzling celestial scenery. The magnificent golden buildings, the clear and transparent sky, and even the beautiful sound of singing coming from afar.

This place was, without a doubt, heaven. At least on the surface.

But his mind was not as peaceful as the scenery of heaven. Rather, it was filled with anxiety.

“Damn… The demon world must be in chaos by now… .”

Images of the demons he had met in the Demon World flashed through his mind.

Lilith, who was cold and haughty but infinitely affectionate towards him, Sepia, who captivated him with her alluring smile, and Leah, who gave off a mysterious vibe somewhere.

They had never seen a human before. To them, Hyunseong was just a strange, lovely, and precious being.

But the angels ‘rescued’ him from the clutches of the demons.

‘While I’m here… what will happen to the Demon World?’

An ominous premonition flashed through his mind. Lilith’s seething anger, Sepia’s cold madness, and Leah’s meaningful smile… Considering their obsessions, it probably wasn’t something he could easily overlook.

“Damn… I feel like a war is about to break out… .”

“ha… .”

Hyunseong let out a deep sigh once again. The splendor of the heavens before his eyes was not enough to shake off his anxiety.

‘The war… has probably already started… .’

His premonition was not wrong. He was well aware of the overwhelming power of the angels and demons. Their abilities were almost in the realm of the gods.

‘When I was in the military… I saw the K2 tank back then… I thought it was incredibly sturdy… .’

Hyunseong recalled his military service days. The heavy engine sound of the K2 tank as it crossed the training ground, the heavy steel armor, and the power of the main gun that seemed like it could blow everything away just by imagining it.

But in front of the images of the demons that were now forming in his mind, even that sturdy tank seemed like a worthless toy.

‘With just one gesture from Lilith… I’ll just turn into a lump of metal… .’

Her magically-empowered claws were harder than any metal, and her movements were too fast for human eyes to follow.

‘Agni… could even melt the tank itself…?’

The flames she breathed were so hot that they seemed like they could burn down everything in the world.

‘What on earth can I do?’

Hyunseong was overcome by a deep sense of helplessness. He was an ordinary human who could not use superpowers or magic.

‘I just… .’

Hyunseong bit his lip.

‘Are they just… toys…?’

“Savior… .”

Hyunseong muttered softly.

From pet to savior.

Perhaps only his position had changed, and he was still a being moving within the palm of the hands of powerful beings.

But there were definitely differences.

‘In the Demon World… my opinion didn’t matter… .’

They cared for Hyunseong, but they did not respect his will. They simply treated him like a cute and lovable doll.

But the angels were different. They revered Hyunseong as a ‘savior’ and listened to his every word.

‘Maybe… I can do something… .’

Of course, it was a vague hope. He was still a weak human, and was nothing more than a mere thing before the overwhelming power of the angels and demons.

But he couldn’t give up.

The war had already begun, and he was at the center of it.

Whether he wanted it or not, he couldn’t get out of this fight.

‘I have to… .’

Hyunseong made up his mind.

‘Savior… .’

Hyunseong muttered again. The words contained a heavy sense of responsibility, as well as a ray of hope.

Hyunseong looked out the window with determined eyes.

‘Okay. First, I need to assess the situation.’

The information given to him was so limited. Things like ‘prophecy’ and ‘fate’ that the angels spoke of felt so abstract and unrealistic.

‘How can I get more detailed information…?’

Hyunseong thought about it carefully. The angels certainly respected him, but that didn’t mean they would tell him everything honestly. They were beings who moved according to their mission.

Maybe, regardless of his will, they were trying to use him.

‘First of all… let me check the cards I have.’

Hyunseong spread out his hands and looked at them.

‘I’m just an ordinary human being.’

He had no superpowers or magic, and he had no outstanding martial arts skills or strategic thinking.

but…

A faint smile spread across Hyunseong’s lips.

‘I have a fatal charm… that captivates the demons.’

It was like an inexplicable magic that went beyond mere superficial beauty.

‘Just because they’re angels… does it make a difference?’

Of course, angels were different from demons. They were pure and noble, and they valued spiritual values more than physical desires.

But they were also beings with ’emotions’ in the end. Michael’s jealousy, Gabriel’s playfulness, Angela’s passion. The emotions they showed were never fake.

He walked cautiously out of the room.

When I opened the door, someone was already waiting there. It was Angela, wearing a neat white uniform and with long black hair tied neatly in a ponytail. She was staring at Hyunseong with a cold and solemn expression.

“Savior, where are you going?”

As soon as Angela discovered the presence, she immediately knelt down. Her movements were mechanically precise and careful. Her eyes were filled with awe and adoration.

“I am Angela, a member of the Heavenly Order of Etiquette and a servant of the Savior, who has sworn allegiance to you.”

She bowed her head and placed her hand, which was radiating a soft glow, on her chest. The sight gave off an air of ancient knights swearing allegiance to their king.

“Savior. From now on, I will take care of all your needs according to the decision of the Celestial Council. Whatever it is, just give me the order. I am ready to give my life for you.”

Hyunseong was momentarily taken aback by the sudden situation. Angela’s attitude was one of absolute awe, as if she were worshipping a god. However, behind it, there was a strange tension and obsession.

A servant and a watchman.

“Oh, no… You don’t have to do that. I just… ”

Hyunseong stopped talking. Before he could finish speaking, Angela bowed her head even deeper and began to praise him.

“Savior, you are like light to us. Every word you speak is a blessing to us, and your very presence is our salvation.”

Her voice was full of genuine admiration and awe. Her gray eyes were shining on Hyunseong, and there was an inexplicable obsession in her gaze.

Hyunseong nodded with an awkward smile. “Oh, okay… Thank you. But, you really don’t have to kneel down. Just stand up. ”

Only after hearing his words did Angela slowly rise. But her eyes still had a pious look, as if something greater was suppressed.

“Savior, I thank you for your mercy. But I cannot neglect this sacred duty of serving you. My reason for being exists only for your comfort and safety.”

Her tone was firm, yet at the same time somewhat anxious. There was a desperation in her voice about the role she had been given.

Hyunsung once again had a troubled expression on his face. He couldn’t understand why the angels were blindly praising him like this, and why he was being so overly protective. Their actions were both grateful and somewhat uncomfortable.

“Okay… Then, I’ll ask for your help in the future.” Hyunseong couldn’t help but smile as he answered. He had a feeling that if things continued like this, there would be more things to come.

Angela bowed deeply at his words and pledged her loyalty once more, her voice firm and determined.

“Savior, please trust me. For your sake, I will not fear any hardship.”

Hyunseong tried to hide his complicated feelings as he looked into Angela’s serious eyes.

Although it was unclear how the relationship with the angels would develop in the future, one thing was certain: things were not going to be easy in the future.