Humanity Itself is Strong - Chapter 33

Setz felt terrible despair.

She felt this before. When the fairy world where she lived collapsed. Like this, everything lost balance and collapsed.

She neglected her roles and responsibilities. The values and purity that were shining and beautiful had disappeared. She pursues the small interests and personal comfort.

‘Since then, I walked on the path of destruction.’

Srrr.

She recalls the end of her world and pulls out the sword she had on her waist. She aimed at the monster “Lamia” a creature of destruction.

“Take off your hoodie.” “…….”

When Min-ah heard her, she quietly took off her hood. She saw the two small horns. It was a sign that she entered the path of the living-dead.

She hoped it wasn’t the end for her yet, but reality was always cruel.

“…So, it was real.”

The blade aimed at Min-ah trembles slightly. Min-ah, once a friend, shakes her head.

“Setz, I’m sorry.” “…….”

Everything became clear. She’s a professor. She was a person who had serious and important roles and responsibilities, but she entered the path of the living-dead. It was an obvious sin, an act of betrayal that abandoned humanity in the world.

Then there’s one thing Setz can do. She will correct what is wrong.

“Professor Kang, do you know what it means to be part of the living-dead?….” “…….” “You turned a blind eye to your responsibilities, but it’s a betrayal… and the price…….”

Her lips were drying up. She had a hard time continuing her words.

Eventually, it comes out with a sigh.

“Is death.”

With a firm honorific. She pointed the heavy sword toward her friend.

“Unlike ordinary people entering the school, a professor who entered the path of the living-dead is…… sentenced to death.”

She took as much time as possible. So that she can prepare her heart. She kept saying things that she doesn’t have to say.

And one step at a time, she approached Kang Min-ah.

“…….”

Slip.

She stares at Lee Jin-seong from afar.

What are you thinking?…. Why are you accompanying Kang Min-ah? Such questions occupy her mind.

“Don’t mind me.”

And as if answering her question, Lee Jin-seong steps back.

“…….”

There’s no hostility. And even if she fights, she will not lose to Lee Jin-seong.

She’ll focus on Kang Min-ah again. Kang Min-ah is silent with her head down.

But she reminds Setz of something. It looked like this was not her fault. She can’t stand it anymore.

“What are you doing right now?….”

The foolish Kang Min-ah was surprised by Setz’s low voice.

“Huh?” “Were you really going to die…? Weren’t you taking Onyxia, to fully become a living-dead?”

Her emotions burst out.

“No… I…….”

She shouts at her discouraged appearance as usual.

“Shut up! If you’re a living-dead, you’re supposed to act like a living-dead person. Why are you still acting like this?”

As she shouted, her eyes trembled because she couldn’t stand her emotions.

…… No. If she drags more time like this……!

Srrr…

And she picked up the sword. She saw Lee Jin-seong behind me.

Since he accompanied Kang Min-ah, he will try to save Kang Min-ah.

She can’t help it now. She haves to do what she haves to do quickly.…. If she doesn’t……….

With a big swing. She tried to attack.

“Hurry up. Stop my attack!

But

Lee Jin-seong does not budge until just before the fallen blade touches Kang Min-ah’s neck.

“Shit…”

The trajectory of the blade is quickly broken. She was hit on a side that was not her vital point.

And then…

Whoosh!

“What?”

It felt like nothing was cut off. Even though the blade cut through the flesh. Kang Min-ah was fine as if she had not been cut.

“What’s this?”

Jin-seong, who had been standing silently next to her until then, said.

“Fortunately, you didn’t cut the real thing.” “What?”

She was frustrated. No, she was frustrated and relieved. The moment when she thought she was falling off a cliff in a corner. She realized that it was not a cliff, but a bare ground.

It was only then that she noticed the cool response of Jin-seong.

“No way… Is this an afterimage?”

The man, who had been silently bowing his head, smiled awkwardly at her.

“Yes, I’m an afterimage. Setz.” “Sigh…”

Her whole body, which had been very nervous, felt relief for a moment and breathed deeply.

“I didn’t know you thought of me that much. Setz…….” “…Don’t joke around. I’m going to kill you.”

When she said that, she made an angry face and smiled bitterly.

“Haha… I’m more grateful if you do that.….” “You bitch…”

It was then.

“Hi~”

Kang Min-ah waved her hand and quickly scattered into the air.

“Professor Lee… I didn’t know you had this talent.” “…It’s all thanks to the items I have.”

Then he shows her the ring he was wearing. There was a ring with an unusual shape shining white.

“……what are you thinking? Are you siding with the demon?” “No, it’s the opposite.” “Then why……?”

Lee Jin-seong’s eyes changed. Lee Jin-seong’s eyes, which had been calm so far, contained some earnest will.

“……I’m going to save my teacher this time.” “Teacher?”

Professor Lee suddenly said an unknown remark. A teacher? Do you mean that Professor Lee also had a teacher?

“What do you mean?” “…….”

But Professor Lee didn’t talk about it anymore.

“We’ll be heading off now.”

Srrr…

He scattered like smoke.

Like that, the forest once again fell silent.

“Sigh…”

Because she was so nervous, she stumbled for a moment. Min-ah and Jin-seong were already running much farther away.

+ Name: Ring of “Maeng”. Grade: Transcendence Effect: It is possible to create an afterimage at a desired location. The amount of mana retention determines the number and duration of the afterimage. Additional effect 1: It is possible to create a fake body in a desired position that performs the same behavior. This function maximizes mana consumption as the distance increases and is greatly influenced by imagination and willpower. Description: The ring of “Maeng” who protected Yugos from Kusaklut. Unknown credibility has been granted. +

Thanks to the ring received as a quest reward, Jin-seong was able to easily beat Setz.

‘It would have been troublesome if we had met her in person.’

Setz is strong. If he hadn’t created a fake scene that caught her eye in advance, he would have been caught.

‘With this, we’ve traveled a moderate distance from Setz, and we’ll have to confuse the rest as well.’

Of course, Setz was not the only opponent to be left out. The demon of sex, the Awakening Management Bureau, and the elites of Park Moo-hae were chasing Kang Min-ah.

All of these were dangerous people.

The demon of sex, and its subordinates. A search party of the management Bureau. And Park Moo-hae’s elite decedent, who is the weakest but has secret weapons.

Therefore, if Lee Jin-seong alone faced one of the forces head-on, he had to prepare for great damage.

But.

‘All of them are in my palm.’

The important thing is that they are not cooperative with each other. Even the demon of sex and Park Moo-hae are rivals.

‘I’m looking forward to how impatient Park Moo-hae will be.’

Now that the living-dead are antagonizing with each other. Park Moo-hae, who is the weakest, has no choice but to shake. Eventually, he will have the worst coming for him.

If that happens, not only Park Moo-hae but also the demon of sex will be destroyed.

‘Also, in the Bu-hae forest, the relationship will worsen further.’

As soon as they enter the Bu-hae forest, communication with the outside becomes difficult due to the interference propagation emitted from it.

Even short-range communication through radio is severely restricted, so Park Moo-hae and the demon of sex will not be able to contact each other.

Jin-seong intended to increase tension between forces without missing the gap.

On the contrary, Jin-seong had a means of contact that could be used regardless of distance even in the Bu-hae forest.

“Professor.” “What?”

Jin-seong handed Kang Min-ah a small green earring.

“What’s this?” “It’s a communication device. You can communicate wherever Mana flows.”

Kang Min-ah alternated between the earrings and Jin-seong’s ears.

“…What? Are they couple earrings?”

The same earrings were on Jin-seong’s ears.

“Three including me.”

It was the achievement reward “Jeon Eum Earrings” Jin-seong received when he subdued Park Moo-hae’s workshop.

“Hmmm.”

Min-ah first received the earring and put it on her ear.

“Can you hear me?”

Jin-seong didn’t open his mouth and talked to her.

“Oh! I can hear you!”

“Professor, please talk with your thoughts.”

Kang Min-ah nodded at his words.

“Wow… This is comfortable.”

“It’s an object that allows you to communicate much farther than using your voice. In addition to this, there is also an ability to share perspective, but I’ll teach you that later. First of all, I have someone to introduce.”

It was then.

A low voice greeted.

“Hello. My name is Muhyuk.”

“…Who?”

At that time, Jin-seong spoke to her with his voice.

“He’s my student. He played an important role in this subjugation.”

“Oh, your student……!”

Kang Min-ah and Muhyuk greeted each other through earrings like that.

When the two finished greeting each other, Jin-seong explained to Kang Min-ah about the death of Park Moo-hae and its dangers.

Kang Min-ah nodded heavily when she heard that.

“…… Park Moo-hae released my information.” “Not just you, but also gather personal information from any public figure.”

Jin-seong emphasized in a low voice.

“All the information of the living-dead and the elders.” “What does that mean?” “I will kill Park Moo-hae, and I will kill all the living-dead by becoming a ledger.” “Wow, that’s amazing.…? Well, it’s weird because I’m a living-dead, but anyway…….” “This is just the beginning.”

While talking like that, they arrived by the river. Jin-seong removed the camouflage of the rubber boat that had been prepared in advance to cross the river. A gray rubber boat appeared, and Jin-seong threw the boat onto the river.

“Let’s go now.”

Before getting on the boat according to Jin-seong’s guidance, Kang Min-ah looked back. It was because if she crossed this river, she would never be able to come back to Seoul again.

“I’ll be back soon”.

Jin-seong spoke as if he had read her mind.

“…yes.”

As Kang Min-ah loaded herself on the boat, the center of gravity of the boat tilted toward her. As she made eye contact with Jin-seong, she smiled shyly.

“It’s a bit heavy, isn’t it?

At that, Lee Jin-seong nodded right away.

“I expected it.” “… What?”

But he was staring at her as if he were not joking at all.

“Alright then.”

Kang Min-ah sighed as if she were desperate.

And smiled.

“How can you be so honest?” “I think you are too, professor.” “Why?” “The subordinates of the demon of sex usually are honest.”

Kang Min-ah flinched and trembled at his words.

“Oh, really?”

Jin-seong explained without caring.

“The demon of sex usually approaches people who are honest with their instincts. To those who express their thoughts without hesitation.” “Oh… Is that so?….” Kang Min-ah was relieved by such a sound explanation. But…

“And, above all, I like to call those who enjoy seducing reason into authority. I especially like people who are not interested in relationships like you, professor.”

Eventually, Kang Min-ah’s face turned red in an instant.

“Argh! It’s not true!”

She screamed as she remembered trying to put her hand into Jin-seong’s shirt to touch his chest.