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< Chapter 122: The Fluttering of the Butterfly (4) >
Four days had passed since the Gate Rampage Incident had come to an end.
Yu Hwa was in her room, talking on the phone with Maiden.
โI really canโt believe it.โ
โYu Hwa. Itโs a good thing. Think about the brand reputation.
Right after the incident ended, Yu Hwa released prepared information and data on the eventโs details to the media.
Information on Gray Out provided by Kang Seo-yul (from Renaโs information) had been a great help.
As a result, Yu Hwa became the hero who resolved the Gate Rampage. Currently, the brand reputations of Yu Hwaโs Bihon Guild and Shin Jiaโs Shinwa Group are skyrocketing.
โIs Si-yeon really okay?
โYes. She says itโs overwhelming.โ
โWell, their company doesnโt care much about brand reputation anyway.
โRather, an awkward, increasing restraint could become a poison.โ
Yu Hwa did not release information on Ha Si-yeon, Rena, Goldie, and White Tiger to the media.
โStill, take good care of her.
โOf course, I should.โ
The benefits gained this time werenโt solely Yu Hwaโs achievements. Itโs only fair to share with everyone.
โHow are you, unnie?โ
โAre you asking because you donโt know? Iโm struggling as well. Life can be quite a challenge at this stage, you know.
Maiden sighed.
She was deeply involved in handling this incident. She had even provided her magical weapons at close to the production cost and had taken command at the front lines.
As a result, she earned the publicโs favor.
The fact that Maiden, a foreigner, had helped Korea so wholeheartedly in its time of need deeply touched people.
In fact, if it werenโt for Maidenโs equipment, the damage would have been incomparable to what it is now.
As it stands, Maidenโs image has become that of a virtuous person who doesnโt think about profit or loss and focuses solely on saving lives.
She had stepped into the Gate Rampage Incident just thinking of repaying a debt to Kang Seo-yul, and the result was immense gain.
โThat kid. He couldnโt have calculated all this, could he?
If so, that would be chilling.
โEven if he didnโt calculate everything, he probably anticipated some of it?โ
After all, it was Kang Seo-yul who had advised collecting information before engaging in the Gate siege.
And it was also Kang Seo-yul who later provided indisputable evidence against other corporations and the public.
So, at least a rise in Bihon Guildโs brand reputation was part of the plan.
โโฆWhat happened to that devil?
โHe disappeared.โ
The devil, presumed to be dealt with by Kang Seo-yul, turned into dust at some point and completely vanished.
โWas it really a devil?
โYes. It was smaller than the devil that appeared in the Gangwon-do field some time ago, but it definitely had a similar appearance.โ
โAnd the kid took care of it alone?
โโฆYes. I didnโt see the battle myself, but the circumstances make it highly likely.โ
If we look back at the appearance records of Mephisto, it took at least 15 S-rank superhumans to handle that amount of magical power.
โSo, that means he must possess at least top-ranker level combat powerโฆ Is that even possible?
Is it possible to possess such combat power at the age of 20?
โI suspect the power obtained through experimentation might be much greater than we thought. Rena also showed an unbelievable level of skill.โ
Yu Hwa thought about Rena. Her capabilities were beyond what one would expect from a 10-year-old girl.
โSheโs capable of using a total of 7 types of attributes, right?
โYes. She seems to have a large amount of magical power, and her activation speed is fast. Not to mention her control.โ
Yu Hwa twirled her hair around her finger.
โConsidering Renaโs combat capabilities, the kid must at least possess that level of power?
โYes. Plus, Seo-yul also uses ancient relics, doesnโt he? So it wouldnโt be that strange to say he has top-ranker level combat power.โ
โAncient relicsโฆ
Maiden had personally seen Kang Seo-yul using the Archangelโs Cross and Distorted Balance.
They were indeed incredibly powerful. If one can use such relics, possessing single-digit level combat power could be conceivable.
โThis is purely my opinion, but that kid. It seems like there are restrictions to using ancient relics.
โโฆRestrictions?โ
โYes. I suspect thereโs at least some kind of usage limit, either duplicate usage restrictions or perhaps a time limit.
Maidenโs reasoning was very sharp.
โThe Archangelโs Cross is one thing, but the Distorted Balance has many questionable aspects.
โIn what way?โ
โIt would have been sufficient to deal with the large-scale monsters pouring out from the gate near the magic circle using โEfreetโs Blessing.โ
After all, the objective of area annihilation would be the same.
โMaybe he just thought it was more efficient to do it that way?โ
โNo. That kid has a pathological obsession with hiding his identity and power. Why would he reveal a new relic in front of me? Itโs improbable unless thereโs a good reason.
โโฆThat does make sense.โ
Thinking about Kang Seo-yulโs meticulous personality, it does seem a bit strange.
โIf heโs collecting as many ancient relics as possible regardless of their performance due to some limitations on wearing them, then Iโd understand.
โโฆIf there were no limitations on wearing them, he would just collect the high-performance ones.โ
โIt could also be a side effect of an experiment.
โโฆIf the ability to wear ancient relics is a result of an experiment, then any limitations on wearing them could be considered side effects. That makes sense.โ
โExactly.
The more we discuss, the more coherent it becomes.
โWell, in the end, all we have are speculations without any evidence. Itโs not even that important.
Maiden laughed heartily.
โThatโs true.โ
Yu Hwa gave a wry smile.
โAh, crap. The break time is over.
โAh, me too.โ
We lost track of time talking about Kang Seo-yul.
โTake care, and letโs talk again later.
โYes, you too, unnie.โ
* * *
Today, as usual, I was being pestered by the princess.
โTell me, how did you really handle Lucifer?
She clings to me and looks up with a sulky expression.
โI told you. Lucifer was in a weakened state.
โHmph! Speak sense! I know very well how strong Lucifer is! Regardless of how weakened he is by a seal, heโs not an entity that can be defeated with your insignificant power!
That โinsignificantโ feels like a harsh word.
โWe were both unable to use our magical powerโฆ
โIf youโre going to talk about how we couldnโt use our magic because of the blackout, just stop. Iโve heard it dozens of times, to the point where itโs grating on my ears.
The princess perks up her ears and glares at me with droopy eyes.
โAs Iโve said, I know your abilities well. Even if Lucifer couldnโt use his magical power, you would never be able to defeat him physically. Youโre not a Transcendent.
Sheโs correct.
Lucifer is a Transcendent.
And the only ones who can beat a Transcendent are other Transcendents
โIf you managed to defeat Lucifer, you must have a hidden trick. Speak up!
The princess grabs my clothes and shakes me vigorously.
What should I do?
I canโt exactly say it wasnโt me who defeated Lucifer in this atmosphere.
To explain how Lucifer was defeated, I would have to delve into all sorts of details based on the original work and the transcendental system.
I canโt explain every little thing.
โYouโฆ
As I continue to maintain my silence, tears begin to form at the corners of the princessโs eyes.
โPrincess?
โYou donโt trust me.
She bows her head and leans it against my chest.
Her ears droop, and the top of her head spasms intermittently.
Sheโs crying.
โRight now, you are all I haveโฆ I can share everything with youโฆ
In this world, the princess is a heretic.
Itโs not an exaggeration to say that the only person she can trust is me.
โSo, I still havenโt earned your trust, have I?
โNo, why wouldnโt I trust the princess?
I pat the princessโs head. I wondered why she had been so persistent in asking these past four days, but she was thinking like this.
โNo, it was me acting like a spoiled child. Iโm sorry.
โPrincess?
Her ears droop down as low as they can go.
โTo begin with, asking someoneโs secret is rude. I forgot even the basics because I was impatient. Iโm sorry.
โโฆ.โ
What should I do?
Suddenly, Iโve become pessimistic.
I sighed inwardly, still looking down at the princess who was resting her head against my chest and fidgeting her fingers.
โฆIt canโt be helped.
I canโt share everything, but I have to tell some extent of the truth.
I took out โLuciferโs Lanceโ from โThe Craftsmanโs Mini Forgeโ.
Clang-!
โAh! Wh-what is this!
The princess let out a short scream at the sound of metal hitting the ground.
Tears are pooling in her eyes as she turns her head to look at the source of the sound.
โฆ
At that moment, the princessโs eyes widened.
โLu, Lu-ciโฆLuciferโs Lance!
She recognized it right away.
โThis is my secret.
I also took out various other ancient relics and laid them on the ground.
โI can use all relics regardless of race restrictions. This is my secret.
โRace restrictionsโฆ
With eyes full of moisture, she stared at me blankly.
โPrincess, you are the first person Iโm telling this secret to.
โOhโฆ really? I am the first?
โYes, you are the first.
The Princessโs lips quivered.
She seemed to be forcing a smile.
โSo you used this ancient relic to deal with Lucifer. I understand.
The Princess returned with a bright smile. Knowing the deceptive power of the ancient relic better than anyone else, she seemed to have immediately understood.
โAnywayโฆ
The Princess said while intently staring at Luciferโs lance.
โUsing Luciferโs own lance to defeat himโฆ I can only imagine how bewildered he must have been. I wish I had seen it myself.
It seems sheโs had quite a history with Lucifer.
โHave all your questions been answered, then?
โYes!
The Princess nodded her head with a satisfied smile.
* * *
That afternoon.
I was sitting on a bench in a nearby park, blankly staring up at the sky.
The sky is blue.
The sound of cicadas is comforting.
Itโs completely summer during the day.
Having been running non-stop for a while, I felt recovered just by sitting here aimlessly.
โAh. I want it to be like this all day.โ
It was when I was muttering to myself, unaware.
โWeโre on the same page.โ
Lust approached me with a slight smile.
โIs it a coincidence today as well?โ
โYes. The weather is nice, so while I was taking a walk, we happened to meet.โ
Lust smiled slightly.
โWas it also a coincidence when we met 4 days ago?โ
โYes. The weather was gloomy, so while I was taking a walk, we happened to meet.โ
โYouโre lying.โ
At my blunt words, Lust smiled like a flower.
โYes. Iโm lying. That day, I had a purpose for seeking you out, Seo-yul.โ
It was a very playful smile.
โA purpose?โ
โThatโs a secret.โ
โIs it? Then thereโs nothing I can do.โ
We remained silent for a while.
โItโs been 4 days since we last met.โ
โYeah, what have you been up to?โ
โThis and that? My vacation got extended, so I had some matters to attend to.โ
โWork as a secretary?โ
โSomething like that.โ
Silence flowed again.
โYouโre not asking about that day?โ
โAsking what?โ
โAbout my power, or about my appearance.โ
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Lustโs eyes trembled, seemingly uneasy.
โYou looked like a Succubus, something that only appears in legends.โ
โโฆYes.โ
Now even her lips were quivering. She wore the expression of a prisoner awaiting a death sentence. It seemed she was carrying trauma related to her appearance.
โNever mind.โ
I chuckled softly.
โโฆExcuse me?โ
I guessed that her appearance was probably due to the manifestation of something called โTranscendent Lineageโ.
Itโs similar to the โTranscendent Lineageโ that the Elf race, to which Jia belongs, exhibitsโlikely the Succubus raceโs version.
โI said it doesnโt matter. Whether you were hiding your power or you looked like a Succubus. What does it matter?โ
โIt doesnโt matterโฆ?โ
โRight.โ
I grabbed Lustโs hand.
Just as before, a pure white soul caught my eye.
This woman is indeed good.
I donโt know through what causality she made it into the ranks of the Saviors of Truth, but that much is clear.
โThe important thing is that you saved my life.โ
Moreover, you are the benefactor of my life.
โAhโฆโ
Suddenly, Lust bowed her head.
Her face was hidden by her long hair, so her expression couldnโt be seen, but from her intermittently trembling shoulders, it was clear that she was crying.
โAs expectedโฆ Seo-yul isโฆโ
Her voice trembled.
With a trembling voice, she slowly lifted her head to look at me.
โYouโre special.โ
Innocent eyes.
It was a completely different expression from the cheerful one I had seen until now, an expression as innocent as a childโs.
Was her previous demeanor all an act? This innocent look suits her better.
โThank you.โ
She expressed her gratitude to me while crying.
โThe one who should be thankful is me.โ
Seeing her like that just now, I was certain.
Shirakawa Ai.
I can be in the same boat with this woman.
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