NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 51
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It was crucial for Kang Seojin’s ‘certain’ safety.
Though it’s impossible to evaluate a person’s worth, the value of the companies owned by the Gang family is over several trillion won.
He held her tightly in his arms. He could feel her body warmth. Her large chest pressed against his abdomen, creating an intense sensation.
Was it stimulating his protective instincts? It felt warm.
“Ughh…”
[‘■■■■Eye(EX)’ warns you not to have any distracting thoughts.]
[‘Super-Reconnaissance’ complains, “Ah, too small.”]
[‘Regeneration’ argues that breasts should be big and bouncy, and only Kang Mi Young can achieve this.]
That’s true. If she gets hurt, I’ll end up in debt.
In the end, even her body…
No.
Let’s think positively.
The probability of reaching such possibilities is low.
There are a few people who can save us. Swinging swords around is just how life goes, isn’t it?
As the tension eased, his mind also relaxed.
“Alright, let’s start. Let’s go slowly.”
[‘■■■■Eye(EX)’ throws its hands up.]
Time perception returned to normal. More precisely, it was like emerging from water.
0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x speed gradually came back.
Lee Sung Han sharply focused on what lay ahead.
A pitch-black four-seater sedan spun 360 degrees as it sped towards them at nearly horizontal speed.
“And it’s not just one.”
It was clear.
His intuition stood sharp.
He didn’t want to take unnecessary risks.
“Yah! Stay still. I’m trying to save you, so don’t move. If I get hurt because of you, I won’t be able to take responsibility.”
At those words, Kang Seojin, who had been clinging to him, stiffened like a stone statue.
Oh, I was trying to ease the tension…
But my words weren’t effective.
Is this also due to the Eye’s ability?
“Listen carefully. I’ll carry you while running, so hold on tight.”
Kang Seojin’s eyes widened significantly.
“Yes!”
Just before she looked away, her lips curled upward slightly… Well, maybe.
Not my problem, right?
***
“Oppa is the best!”
Doubt. Confusion. Certainty.
These three consecutive judgments within three seconds soon turned into a mischievous smile.
Sssshhh—
“Hold on tight first.”
It wasn’t an exaggeration to say he moved faster than light.
Before anyone realized it, a sword was already gripped in Lee Sung Han’s opposite hand.
Kang Seojin clearly revealed an expression of ecstasy.
‘Everything is going according to plan.’
All was proceeding exactly as planned. Kang Seojin smiled with evident satisfaction.
“Yeah.”
Lee Sung Han stepped forward and unsheathed his sword.
A sword is a brush that expresses one’s heart. I must destroy these vehicles along with their attacks.
When it’s time to draw the sword and strike the center.
[‘Auto Combat’ examines the combat records.]
[You’ve obtained Swordsman Techniques!]
Knowledge surged into his mind.
This was the swordsmanship crafted after countless trials and errors by Awakened Ones.
He skillfully took his stance.
Leaning his upper body downward, he pushed the guard with his thumb.
“Footwork.”
Shhh—
The horizontally drawn long sword gleamed brightly.
“One-point thrust. About 200%?”
Wait. Could this technique also apply special characteristics?
[‘Interception’ answers affirmatively.]
“Let me try applying it once.”
[Grade 1 Technique, ‘One-point Thrust’ evolves.]
[‘One-point Thrust’ evolves into ‘One-point Thrust – Blockade’.]
Lee Sung Han exhaled in admiration. Although the speed hadn’t fully returned to normal yet, there was plenty of room to spare.
“Ah, right. There’s something I wanted to try out.”
Pushing the guard with his thumb, the faint metallic shine reflected brilliantly.
“Cry for me, Hell-Slicing Demon Sword (地獄斬魔刀). One-point thrust!”
The sword slashed through the air in an instant.
“Ohoooh.”
Kang Seojin was captivated by the eerie spectacle.
[Goodwill Level Increased.]
[Goodwill Level Increased.]
[Goodwill Level Increased.]
…
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[‘■■■■Eye(EX)’ asks, “Isn’t that skill name lame?”]
[‘Super-Reconnaissance’ comments, “That was extremely cool.”]
***
The human rights of Awakened Ones have always been suppressed.
Geum Shin Mi, resembling Concord’s Buzz, is another victim of oppression.
Unable to work as a Hunter due to past violence against men.
No pension either.
Society labeled her as evil and ostracized her.
[Awakening Management Act Finally Proposed: “South Korea’s Greatest Opportunity”]
[Human Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Comply with International Law and Strengthen Awakening Human Rights. Is it Right?]
[KMC News Exclusive! Awakening Equipment Regulation Act Passed!]
[“No More Weapons or Armor Allowed! Police Will Manage Everything.” South Korea Returns to Safe Society!]
[Opposition Party Faces Backlash…]
Standing tall at 220 cm, weighing 700 pounds.
To Geum Shin Mi, it was deeply humiliating. How had the new humanity of Awakened Ones fallen so far?
This happened all because of stupid politicians and extremist bastards!
Nations without Awakened Ones perished, and those who neglected them were invaded.
Is this even a country anymore?
“I can’t take it anymore!”
Grrrrr—
She gritted her teeth.
Having decided to seek revenge on them, she endured countless trolling online!
Finally, an unknown sponsor she met on the internet helped her acquire various Hunter equipment. Originally, once the red line appeared, Hunters couldn’t practice their craft. That was the law. She searched for various information in a single room.
Eventually, Geum Shin Mi was clad in the latest dark full-body gear.
She got off a 2-ton Porter truck and entered a nearby convenience store, pointing at an employee.
“YOU.”
“Huh?”
The employee, mistaking her for a troublesome customer, tried to respond casually but froze upon seeing her towering figure.
“Are you an Awakened One, or am I? Answer me. Three. Two. One.”
“Uh, uh… bad?”
“BAD?! YOU FUCKING IDIOT! BITCH!!”
Punching the part-timer in the face, she quickly subdued him.
“Aaaaaaaah!”
Thus began Geum Shin Mi’s rampage, shattering the peace.
Various socially marginalized Awakened Ones gathered one by one, forming a group.
This was no longer a protest; it was a riot. Geum Shin Mi led the chaos.
Destroyed cars.
Geum Shin Mi standing proudly atop them felt alive.
Ah! This is happiness.
“Geum Shin Mi! Geum Shin Mi!! Geum Shin Mi!!!”
Cheering crowds. Now there’s no stopping her. Kill or be killed. She vowed to establish a kingdom solely for Awakened Ones.
It’s time to realize her dream.
“YOHOHOHOHO~ Listen up everyone. We need peaceful protests so the public knows about us. They need to understand and love us. Right?”
Geum Shin Mi calmed the crowd.
“Ohhh!”
“So let’s attack the police station that made us like this.”
“Ohhhhhhhh!!!”
They targeted the National Police Agency next.
To eradicate South Korea’s corruption and achieve peace! Hehehe.
Geum Shin Mi spread the fire faster and wider, turning the streets into pandemonium.
“Roooooar!”
“Aaaaagh!”
Snatching candy from elementary school students.
Robbing passersby of their valuables.
Flirting with random men occasionally, though she wouldn’t dare touch them. After all, in this male-dominated world (not really), one wrong move meant execution (not really).
So she had to be careful.
Finally arriving at the main road, Geum Shin Mi revealed her gold-rimmed purple sunglasses. They were battle gauges meticulously crafted by Swedish artisans.
“SOUTH KOREA has rotted! Awakened Ones, rise up!”
“Hands up! It’s the police!”
“Police?”
Police buses stacked up neatly, including SWAT teams. A massive barricade caused Geum Shin Mi to break into a cold sweat.
‘Too many enemies.’
But it didn’t matter.
Even though they split the defense lines into first and second waves, it was obvious they wouldn’t last long.
Ordinary people couldn’t defeat Awakened Ones, after all.
They were just stalling for time.
“YOHOHOHOHO~ Surrender and join our revolution. Clothes!”
Thus, a strange standoff ensued across a narrow alley. The silence was broken by a single phone call.
“Captain! The ones heading to the police station got caught by the crows! It’s the Hunter Management Bureau!”
“WHAT?!! FUCK. Those crows completely surrendered to MONEYPOWER! But we can’t surrender here!”
Geum Shin Mi couldn’t retreat.
Revealing her bulging muscles unfiltered, she shouted,
“Grow, muscles!”
[Skill: ‘Strength Expansion’ activated.]
Her muscles tore through her clothes. Her appearance transformed into a striking mix of dumplings + two Afros.
The police, witnessing this spectacle, gradually retreated. As Geum Shin Mi emerged onto the main street, a bus approached at full speed from afar.
“Damn! It’s a riot bus!”
One of the rioters shouted.
“No choice. Here we go! Woooaaaaaah!”
Rolling up her sleeves, Geum Shin Mi lifted a four-seater car above her head and hurled it toward the bus.
It might look like a regular bus now, but the fault lies with those trapped inside!
With considerable strength behind the throw, it was obvious the bus wouldn’t withstand it. Geum Shin Mi grinned confidently.
Then her grin faded.
“WHAT.”
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
The bus kept moving, and the flying sedan hovered mid-air as if it were a game bug. Geum Shin Mi stared through both her sunglasses and naked eye.
After blinking a few times, she finally stopped when the bus reached the stop. The retreating police revealed tense expressions.
– This stop… is yours. Please disembark.
Dong-dong-
“Th-there.”
A female officer approached the rear door. The door malfunctioned and wouldn’t open. The man behind the glass signaled.
“S-so, shoot?”
Nod.
“Eh… Can’t I come out alone?”
The man sighed.
Eventually, he packed something tightly inside and used the emergency hammer.
BANG!
Breaking the glass, the man escaped, tightly wrapping something – it was a rather frail child.
“Ah, ah- My waist…”
Female officers surrounded the man, aiming their guns. It was Lee Sung Han. Lee Sung Han was massaging his lower back.
“Hands up! According to the Special Act for Awakened Ones in South Korea…”
“Stop!”
“Uh, uh-uh.”
“Hunter. Hunter! Though it may seem otherwise, I am a Hunter.”
Lee Sung Han showed his Hunter license. To avoid any trouble, he marked it as Grade F. The police murmured but seemed to believe him.
“Ah, sorry!”
Only then did the guns lower.
Huff, saved ten years of jail time. Lee Sung Han wiped his forehead. Getting shot would hurt like hell.
“Big brother is incredibly cool! As expected, Oppa is—”
“Excuse me, ladies. Can I take this kid? His parents must be worried.”
The female officers replied.
“Of course. Come over here~”
The immediate danger passed.
Being mistakenly arrested and dragged into a conspiracy theory or accused of child abduction would be terrifying.
Kang Seojin glared suspiciously. “This guy, seriously?” She responded casually by waving her hand.
“Let’s never see each other again~”
“Oppa, Oppa, aaaah!”
Kang Seojin pulled out a phone from her pocket. It was Lee Sung Han’s. She had grabbed it while hugging him.
“There’s a call, aren’t you going to answer it?”
“Hmm.”
Rushing over, he grabbed the phone. It was Kang Jin Young.
“Yes, this is me.”
Immediately after answering, a piercing engine sound reached his ears.
– Is everything alright?!
– !%!@$!@$$ Damn it, stay where you are.
Swearing from the Kang sisters echoed. Ugh, shouldn’t have turned the speaker volume all the way up.
“I’m fine. This is the scene of an ongoing riot, unfortunately. I’ll handle it. Leave it to me.”
Kang Jin Young’s voice deepened.
– Stop talking nonsense and stay put. Don’t you know your current condition?
Riot?
It’s obvious these weirdos are causing trouble.
And then, amidst the chaos, an unusual figure appears?
He’d definitely scheme to snatch even a single strand of hair. That can’t happen.
At that moment, Kang Seojin interrupted the call.
– Losers, Oppa belongs to me.
Click.
She hung up the phone.
“Shit, we’re screwed.”
Lee Sung Han muttered under his breath.
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