Berserker was excited at the prospect of gaining Complete Immunity.
Complete Immunity. With this alone, we can have a more heated showdown
The guy with a crazed expression on his face laughed. His eyes were now full of competitive spirit.
Should I ask if he wanted to do it now?
I was about to say that I was ready to face any challenge. The Complete Immunity had ignited my desire.
However, the guy regained his composure faster than my response.
No, theres no reason to commit suicide right now.
What a stubborn guy.
Anyway, after the sparring, Berserker packed his things and said goodbye.
Ill be in touch if you need anything. That lambs got quite a bit of talent, and Im willing to work with her so I can see another mont of the stars. Plus, unlike others, I seem to have a talent for teaching. Kekeke!
Could it be that the one who benefited the most from this eting was Berserker?
I turned to Jung Da-hyun, who was watching the departing Berserkers camper van with a blank expression, and said, Lets go.
Yes.
The two of us headed to Seoul.
During the car ride, there was no significant conversation. Jung Da-hyun seed to have a lot on her mind.
As for , I took so ti to think about the Complete Immunity. While the idea of stealing, it was mostly a joke, it was astonishing how the guys past actions had created a possibility for such a Gift to be unlocked.
I wish I had carved out such a possibility for myself.
However, the Gift engraved in my blood couldnt be read. Why was that?
Then, a bitter smile crept onto my face.
Even though I had over ten gifts, I was still greedy.
As we entered Seoul, Jung Da-hyun snapped out of her reverie and spoke up.
Berserker was a more interesting person than I thought.
Really?
In my opinion, hes just a lunatic.
It made think twice about villains. If you take away the preconceived notions, hes just a fun guy.
Being a villain doesnt necessarily an being evil.
There were many ways to beco a villain, such as being swept away by your surroundings, being swept away by people, being swept away by your family, or making a mistake in the heat of the mont.
However, even if a person wasnt evil at first, once they beca a villain, they would eventually beco tainted by evil. I, the Blood Master, and the Berserker were all evil, unless the world accepted us.
I went back to a ti before I beca evil, but once soone stepped into evil, its not easy to step back.
I feel like my sense of justice has been blurred, and Im having trouble telling whats just and whats evil. I cant help but question myself.
Trust what you see and feel, because your standards are unwavering.
Yes. And
Jung Da-hyun seed to have sothing she wanted to say.
What is it?
How is it possible to have a dual Gift?
A dual Gift refers to an awakened individual with two Gifts. This could happen with an extrely low probability.
Its inherently difficult. Awakened individuals are specialized in their Gifts by default. Awakening another Gift reduces efficiency.
So, there were very few awakened individuals with dual Gifts who reached a high level.
Then, what about you No, I asked sothing unnecessary. Im sorry.
Im a different case.
I had ten Gifts, but all of them had been specialized by soone.
To put it nicely, its copying; to put it badly, its plundering.
Focus on making your Intuition level 7 right now. Once you grasp the feeling, you can imdiately level up.
Yes, thank you.
Jung Da-hyun nodded resolutely, her eyes shining.
***
It was sothing I felt when I looked at Yoon-hee, but her On/Off switch was very clear.
When shes in the Sacred Guild, she did her best in everything, but at ho, she was always attached to the sofa.
I probably was very different from Yoon-hee in that aspect. I felt like I was always walking around with a switch on, and that probably only had gotten stronger since I had been recognized as a Level 8 and the way I was treated has changed.
My current situation was sowhat satisfying. But now, its the honeymoon period, and I was enjoying the position of a newly recognized Transcendent. Soon, the duties I had to fulfill would co.
The country invested enough in to make use of my abilities, and I agreed to it.
I had no intention of imposing one-sided losses on the other party, even if there might be so give-and-take in deals.
By the way, how should I handle that?
When I was contemplating taking her off the sofa, she noticed it like a ghost and shouted.
Stop it! Are you trying to nag right now?
Are you a ghost?
Did she unlock Stubbornness as a Gift instead of Indomitable?
Where can you find soone who trains harder than from the beginning? Im very Indomintable! Indomitable! Didnt you even call my Gift Indomitable?
It seed like she wanted to pretend like she had discovered or learned sothing impressive, even if she hadnt actually done so.
That said, Yoon-hees resistance was stronger than expected.
If I were to force her now, it seed like she might explode. However, when I saw the intense emotion in her eyes, I decided to not do it.
Have you found a decent place to live?
Yeah, I talked to the real estate office, and after listing a few conditions, they imdiately recomnded one. You just need to have the money ready.
Ill have it ready soon.
So prepare ticulously and hunt with great effort, while others just go out and get it like theyre going for a walk. The world is truly unfair.
If you want to be like , just work hard.
But in return, she had to live quite a dynamic life.
Then, the mischievous Yoon-hee cautiously asked .
But are you going to catch the demon by yourself?
Yeah, why?
Oh, nothing. Just wondering if anyones been talking about you hunting demons.
I havent heard anything.
Really? Well, thats good.
As she said that, Yoon-hee seed to have sothing to say to , but she never opened her mouth.
What could she want to say?
Her reaction indicated that she definitely wanted to inform about sothing, but found it hard to put into words.
It seed to be related to the demon, so I decided to create the right atmosphere to ask later.
Im going.
Okay.
Leaving the unanswered questions behind, I checked the ti and headed outside. I had plans with Lee Se-hee today.
Today, there was an event by the Sacred Group, and Lee Se-hee, who had prepared in advance, appeared more splendid than usual.
eting for business, they went straight to work.
The value of the demonic heart that Mr. Jun-ho handed over is superior in terms of efficiency at the sa level. It was triple last ti, but with a premium, it can go up to five tis.
Thats a good thing.
Yes, in that sense, how about partnering with us in business? If we monopolize this crafting thod even for a short ti, we can make a lot of money.
As Lee Se-hee spoke, I learned that the crafting I had studied was an advanced technology, but it couldnt be monopolized for long. So, the goal was to solidify the brand during the ti ahead and beco the top in the industry in demon heart crafting.
But not anyone can do this.
Yes, but all the craftsn in our group are top-notch.
Although I didnt ntion it, this required a natural sense. I had activated it with an enormous amount of Force because I lack that innate sense.
As expected, the original was needed.
Let introduce you to soone who can handle this technique better than I can.
Theres soone like that? Why didnt I know until now?
Because theyre in the Black Market.
Oh, the Black Market
I promised Lee Se-hee that I would bring the Heartworker, soone I t from my previous life, to her soon.
Since he passed down the skills to , I should repay him in this life. Hes a well-connected guy, but when I heard the scale of the business Lee Se-hee was proposing, I knew I could satisfy his greed.
Although she showed a hint of disappointnt when I suggested continuing the business discussion later, she nodded.
And how were hunting demons lately?
Hunting demons?
Just wondering if its not too difficult.
No?
Well, thats fortunate then.
Is there so kind of problem?
I was puzzled because it was sothing I hadnt thought about before.
No, theres no problem. Its fortunate that there are no issues. Shall we go then?
Lee Se-hee pretended to hurry and turned away from . Just like Yoon-hee earlier, Lee Se-hees behavior also felt suspicious.
Today, the Sacred Group was opening a premium gallery at the Sacred Departnt Store for awakened individuals.
I was invited to this event and decided to escort Lee Se-hee.
But
Is there a problem?
You want a ride in my car? Hmm, not that it matters.
Riding a compact car while wearing hundreds of millions of won in jewelry, would that be alright?
I also worried that the hem of her long dress might get caught.
Lee Se-hee said with a bewildered expression, Of course, we should go in my car.
***
The Awakened Gallery in the Sacred Departnt Store was organized by Lee Se-hee, and it contained all the supplies needed by an awakened individual.
Starting with the armor one would need to take on demons, they would find a wide variety of weapons, Force healers and antidotes, as well as various disposable items and survival supplies.
In addition, they had set up a store where one could buy demonic hearts and byproducts, allowing awakened individuals to purchase everything they needed in one place.
Among them, the highlight was the armor created in collaboration with world-renowned luxury brand designers. It captured the attention of female awakened individuals with its practicality and beauty.
Now, it had beco the era of thinking about fashion while wearing an armor.
Lee Se-hee was the centerpiece of the event, filling in for Chairman Lee Young-mun, who had recently refrained from public appearances due to health concerns.
I stood off to the side and watched as she basked in the spotlight from all sides.
What do you think?
Anyone who has an Awakened partner will co here, right?
Correct. Thats what I aid for. Now that the playing field is leveled, its just a matter of how pretty one should be.
It would definitely work, at least for the female awakened.
And just like good-looking rice cakes taste better, male awakened individuals also preferred sothing more impressive, even if it was a bit more expensive.
It was an era with tens of millions of aspiring hunters. The governnt wanted the public to see Hunters as heroes rather than enemies. If enough people beca Hunters, the nation would be stronger.
So, highly skilled, handso and beautiful hunters enjoyed more popularity than most celebrities, and the design of equipnt beca increasingly important.
If it was , I wouldnt want to stand out No, this was the mindset of a villain on the run. As long as I was in the spotlight as a Level 8 transcendent, I should like colorful things.
Looking at it again, it seed pretty.
Lee Se-hee handled interviews skillfully and cleverly, explained the activities of the Sacred Guild and what the Sacred Group aid for.
Huh?
At that mont, a voice called out from the other side, and a well-dressed young man approached. He looked to be in his late twenties, with a friendly smile but a hint of sinisterness in his eyes.
Its been a while, Se-hee. Have you been well?
What brings my brother here?
The person offering a friendly greeting was Lee Se-hees older brother and the eldest son of the Sacred Group, Lee Se-chan. They were in competition for the Sacred Group.
Its not every day your little sister achieves such impressive results.
Thank you for coming.
Even though it was a conversation between siblings, there was an awkward atmosphere. Lee Sechan, who had left Lee Sehee, approached and introduced himself.
Nice to et you. Im Se-hees older brother, Lee Sechan.
Im Choi Jun-ho.
I already know. The youngest Transcendant, Choi Jun-ho.
There was a hint of mockery in his voice.
I shook hands with Lee Se-chan, and I could see the veins in his hand bulging as he exerted so force. It was a firm grip, just enough to gently scratch, but his expression was strange when I looked at him.
Our Se-hee lacks experience with n, so her judgnt of people is not very reliable. The guys around her try to make a good impression, but theyre all empty shells. Se-hee lacks the ability to distinguish. If she listens to her older brother, she might improve.
It seed like hes trying to test .
I was quick to pick up on things.
The team leader is the most capable person Ive seen. People see what they want to see, but those with narrow vision often fail to understand soone with bigger intentions. Its a clear difference in competence.
Lee Se-chans expression twisted.
Are you saying that to right now?
Let the listener judge.
This half-baked
Half-baked? What did he an by that?
Could it be a new nickna for ? I already didnt like being called a head breaker, and now half-baked? Was it maybe because I folded soone in half or sothing?
I decided not to dwell on it.
And.
I lightened my grip on the guys hand, which was trembling from the excessive force.
Argh!
Those in high places are deluded and think theyll never co to any harm. I have a dical condition, and whenever I see an idiot like that, I have the urge to trample them into submission.
If I apply more pressure here, Lee Se-chans hand would shatter into pieces. I felt an improvent in my control as I looked at his hand, barely maintaining its form.
Do you want to see it once?
Ugh! Hmph!
Lee Se-chan barely shook his head. As I released my grip, he wobbled and almost collapsed.
Managing Director!
L-Lets go.
A crowd of people gathered around Lee Se-chan, huddled around him so that he wouldnt be seen in a state of disarray, and left the room.
In any case, hes not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Lee Se-hee, noticing the strange atmosphere, approached.
Mr. Jun-ho, did sothing happen?
Its nothing.
I didnt understand why people always had to experience things firsthand to co to their senses. At least demons left behind a heart and byproducts when they died, but humans couldnt even do that.
I gestured to Lee Se-hee to pose for the cara.
The journalist over there is taking pictures. You should shine brighter today.
Yes.
As soon as Lee Se-hee heard my words, she naturally struck a pose.
***
After the event, I t with Cheon Myeong-guk to report on the villains subjugation mission.
I wondered if there was sothing wrong with his health, as he was a bit gaunt on the first day, but he soon recovered and beca active.
From the villain cleanup operation to various events. Youve really gone through a lot.
It was what I had to do.
But the foreign villains
As I watched him trail off, I felt puzzled.
Hasnt it been resolved?
Theres a high likelihood of various complications.
Well, before killing them, how about issuing a citizenship card and registering their residency?
Citizenship card and residency?
Then theyre our countrys citizens.
Its a very tempting option.
Cheon Myeong-guk murmured with a mixture of admiration. I couldnt understand why he was worried that this would be difficult.
How has it been for you as a Transcendent these past few days?
Satisfying.
When you need to leave the busy city, we have a helicopter on standby.
It would make it easier to move to the operation area.
Well do our best to provide what a Transcendent needs. And as a Korean Transcendent, you also have a role to play.
Cheon Myeong-guk stopped talking and looked at quietly. It was a face expecting my answer.
Of course, Ill fulfill the role assigned to .
Thank you.
Its a mutually beneficial transaction, after all.
However
I said to Cheon Myeong-guk, who seed to be hesitating.
You may speak.
In fact, there have been recent concerns regarding Choi Jun-ho as a Transcendent.
Concerns about ? Could it be that news of my actions as the Eraser had co to light?
The only people who could guess my true identity were Lee Se-hee and the Berserker.
Did that Berserker go around tattling or sothing?
State-affiliated Transcendent defend state power from external and internal threats and protect citizens from the threat of villains.
I know.
And finally, state-affiliated Transcendent must protect citizens from the threat of demons.
Cheon Myeong-guk said to while looking at , but I wasnt sure what the problem was.
Its only natural to hunt demons.
Its fine to eliminate villainous organizations and protect the nations power, but state-affiliated Transcendent truly shine when they hunt demons.
Demon hunting, he said, was the reason why large guilds had grown to the point where they could overtake state power.
In the end, its about money. The spoils of hunting demons turned into money.
With that money, they invested and made equipnt with the spoils, and their influence grew.
But why was he telling all this?
There have been rumors about Choi Jun-hos ability to hunt demons in certain circles.
What are you talking about?
They say hes a half-baked Transcendent who cant hunt demons
So thats why Lee Se-chan called a half-baked earlier.
Good. I thought I had one of those weird nicknas again.
So thats why Yoon-hee acted that way towards .
Now, it made sense.
Please tell more.
Its just a rumor floating around in the background. I hope you didnt pay it any mind.
Understood.
What followed was truly bizarre fabrication.
Although I beca a Level 8 Transcendent, my experience was limited to capturing lower-level villains, and my greatest achievent was defeating the Puppeteer, who was famous for his immortality but had relatively low combat power.
Especially the part about not going demon hunting was because I had demon phobia. The governnt made a sucker deal to catch a Transcendent who couldnt even hunt demons.
The evidence was that I didnt participate in demon hunting.
Officially, I had never participated in demon hunting even once.
Cheon Myeong-guk cautiously tried to gauge my reaction.
If you have a secret about not being able to hunt demons, please let us know. We will do our best to assist.
It seed this gentleman also believed that I had a hidden reason.
Its just absurd.
When I was the Blood Master, they exaggerated that I would destroy the world, but now theyre treating like a half-baked who couldnt even catch a single demon.
I could only smirk.
Ill prove it soon.
I rembered from my past life.
One month later, the 8th demon, Nuri, would appear in Seoul. Thats when everything would be revealed.
Cheon Myeong-guks expression brightened slightly at my words.
And, Director.
Yes.
Starting from now, can you prepare a list of people who have been spreading rumors? Can you give it to when I capture the demon?
Just out of curiosity. Im just curious. Ill just take a look.
He didnt seem to believe at all.
This made feel like I had to live up to expectations.
Please, just
Cheon Myeong-guks complexion turned ashen, and he clutched his stomach.
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