Chapter 62 of 100
Chapter 62
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Chapter 61. Part 1. Squad Leaders (6)
“What?”
“Who are you?”
The voices of the squad leaders who had spotted him rang out.
It was understandable that they were surprised.
After all, he had appeared just two pages away from them the moment he selected the fingerprint.
“…Commander?”
Then, a small voice of the lieutenant could be heard.
Was it just his imagination?
He could sense that her voice, which had never lost its confidence, was now trembling slightly.
“Huh.”
He was angry.
At the current situation where the weak were being trampled.
Because the dirty experiences his former subordinates had endured were being replayed once again.
“The weather is nice.”
A random remark slipped out.
He had to do it.
Only then could he gather all his anger at this dog-like situation without leaving a trace.
He had to make his hot head as cold as ice.
“Damn, what’s with this affection?”
That was the first thing he said after cooling his head.
It really felt like.
As if someone was toying with him, given this damned choice window that combined ‘fate’ and ‘curse.’
“Hey, who are you?”
“Can’t you understand what we’re saying?”
Suhui didn’t respond immediately to their words.
After checking if the tiger mask was properly worn, he spoke softly.
“One of you will die here.”
“...”
“And I plan to spare the other one. Why? No grand reason. I just think it would be more fun to have one cripple to report to the higher-ups.”
Swoosh.
A moment of silence ensued, but Suhui knew what emotions were being exchanged.
They seemed to be subtly signaling each other, as if they were about to take action.
It would be convenient for them.
Given that he had appeared without a sound, they would think he wasn’t an ordinary person.
And since he wasn’t wearing the uniform of the Yin Ying Corps, they would assume he was an outsider and try to silence him.
Combat Style <Turn-Based>
Suhui was also prepared.
The reason he chose the turn-based system was to protect the enemy, not himself.
If he used a simulation-like method, he would kill them in one move without causing any pain.
So, he had to protect them first and then make the pain seep in slowly.
Suhui [Commander of the Yin Ying Corps]
Health: 7.1 million / 7.1 million
Internal Energy: 12.1 million / 12.1 million
Coins: 2
Realm: Supreme
Combat Power: 5.91 million
The time had come.
He detected the movement of Kyuyeon’s foot, who was closer to him, and as he quietly waited, the choice window appeared.
[Warning! ‘Kyuyeon’ has spotted a weakness in you. How will you respond?]
▶ Counterattack.
▷ Run away.
There was no need to hesitate.
He was just a bit annoyed that Kyuyeon had gotten so close.
<You have chosen ‘Counterattack.’>
Kyuyeon’s movement, almost like a sprint, came into view as he reached out his hand.
The moment he saw it, Suhui didn’t hesitate.
He had been waiting for an opportunity to use ‘Super Heat Fist Demon Technique.’
He wanted to use this, a combination of the Fist Demon Technique and the Extreme Heat Demon Technique, which enhanced the fire technique.
Fortunately, the counterattack wasn’t late.
Crack!
A loud noise erupted as Suhui’s fist collided with the opponent’s.
Almost simultaneously,
Whoosh!
Intense flames surged from Suhui’s hand and penetrated Kyuyeon’s entire body.
“Gah! Ahh! Ahhhh!”
Kyuyeon, who had collapsed on the spot, clutched his broken hand and screamed.
The pain was even more intense due to the flames searing his body.
The numbers told the story of his agony.
[Critical Hit! You have inflicted 1.8 million significant damage to ‘Kyuyeon’.]
Kyuyeon [Squad Leader of the 4th Squad of the Private Corps]
Health: 1.52 million / 3.32 million (↓1.8 million)
A huge difference in power.
Despite having higher health than Suhui, the gap had significantly narrowed.
To the point where 1.8 million had been taken off in one hit.
But this wasn’t the end.
[Perfect Opportunity! ‘Kyuyeon’ has a weakness. How will you respond?]
▷ Approach the opponent.
Honestly, he was surprised.
Although their combat power difference was about two times, he hadn’t expected such an overwhelming skill gap.
He had knocked Kyuyeon down in one hit and immediately spotted his weakness.
<You have chosen ‘Attack.’ The game will rewind 3 seconds.>
“Gah! Ahh! Ahhhh!”
As soon as Suhui saw Kyuyeon, who was in pain, he moved immediately.
Not using a martial technique, just a single punch.
But the punch, infused with internal energy, produced a sound close to a roar.
Crack!
Kyuyeon, hit squarely in the face, was lifted off the ground.
Not just thrown back, but spun around in one spot.
[Critical Hit! You have inflicted 990,000 significant damage to ‘Kyuyeon’.]
Kyuyeon [Squad Leader of the 4th Squad of the Private Corps]
Health: 530,000 / 3.32 million (↓990,000)
The damage seemed much greater than the health reduction.
When he fell to the ground, his mouth was wide open, as if he had fainted.
“Don’t pretend to be dead. You still have a lot to settle with your body.”
Suhui walked over and grabbed his hair.
[Warning! ‘Gangseok’ has spotted a weakness in you. How will you respond?]
At the same time, a weakness window appeared in front of him, but Suhui wasn’t flustered.
He had already sensed it.
The remaining squad leader of the Private Corps was attempting a surprise attack.
▶ Counterattack.
▷ Defend.
▷ Run away.
Suddenly, a good idea popped into Suhui’s head.
And he chose the second option.
<You have chosen ‘Defend.’>
Unlike the immediate counterattack, there was a slight time gap with the defense.
And he used that time gap to respond appropriately.
Thud!
Gangseok’s sword, which had flown like a hawk, pierced a body.
But the problem was that it wasn’t Suhui’s body.
“Quite a remarkable kid. To kill your own comrade like this.”
“W-What...”
Gangseok’s eyes widened in extreme shock. However, Suhui enjoyed the sight.
“It won’t be easy to explain. The sword technique you just used and the appearance of the sword. All of this will remain as evidence on this guy’s body.”
The shock turned to absurdity, and then to stiffness in an instant.
“I’ll kill you, you little...”
Suddenly, he shouted and began to manipulate his meridians.
He didn’t expect Gangseok to use a method to draw out even greater power than his own internal energy in such a situation.
It was a sign of the deep wounds inflicted by Suhui’s taunting movements.
“Damn.”
Suhui responded to his anger with a simple remark.
After that.
Combat Style <Simulation-Based>
He changed his combat style.
This was the best way to handle a sudden rush.
<Analyzing the number of martial techniques used by Suhui.>
A simple notification appeared.
<Displaying the optimal move. 1 use>
The optimal move appeared in front of him.
* * *
There is a martial technique in the Yin Ying Corps called ‘Blood Concealment Technique (血隱功).’
It’s called a technique to hide blood, but in reality, it’s a martial technique to deceive the opponent’s eyes for assassination.
The Blood Concealment Technique, fitting for an assassination technique, contains many moves for a one-hit kill.
And these moves are not just one-hit, but a combination of two or three moves, which are designed to continue the attack until the opponent’s life is taken, even at the cost of one’s own life.
This is why it’s called the Blood Concealment Technique, not the Flesh Concealment Technique.
<After the sixth move of Lesser Demon Technique, step half a pace to the left.>
Perhaps because of this, the optimal move also suggested taking the initiative first.
The sixth move, like the Lesser Demon Technique, was the most aggressive move, Lesser Demon’s Ascension.
Clank.
Suhui drew his sword and unleashed the Lesser Demon Technique.
At the same time, a mist burst forth.
‘Ah.’
But it was a bit different.
When he had used the Lesser Demon Technique before, it had turned into a mist-like state, but now,
Whoosh.
A dense fog, where nothing could be seen, spread out.
“Haaa!”
Naturally, Gangseok’s attack, prepared for a one-hit kill, completely collapsed.
‘Here.’
Stepping half a pace to the left, the disoriented Gangseok appeared.
Crack!
He smashed the hilt of his sword into Gangseok’s head.
After the opponent fell to the ground, there was no need to explain further.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Blood splattered.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Bones shattered.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The body’s structure collapsed.
Suhui thoroughly beat the opponent with his fists, and the damage values were transmitted.
Gangseok [Squad Leader of the 3rd Squad of the Private Corps]
Health: 2.98 million / 2.99 million (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000) (↓10,000)...
After a while of manual beating,
Gangseok [Squad Leader of the 3rd Squad of the Private Corps]
Health: 320,000 / 2.99 million
His health had significantly decreased.
And he didn’t get up, seemingly unconscious.
“From now on...”
Suhui slowly spoke.
He wasn’t talking to Gangseok.
He had known the lieutenant was standing beside him at some point.
“Things you need to learn will increase.”
Tap tap.
He lightly brushed off his hands.
After checking if the mask was properly worn, he continued.
“So, survive as best you can.”
With that, Suhui turned around.
He had always wanted to see her, and even when they were alone, he had wanted to talk to her, but strangely, he didn’t want to now.
Because a mix of complex emotions—guilt, anger, sadness, and shame—had all tangled together.
“Commander.”
But the lieutenant stopped him as he was about to pass by.
After a slight pause, she continued.
“I missed you.”
Thump.
A simple sentence.
But Suhui’s heart raced. However, he soon replied calmly.
“What do you mean?”
“...”
The lieutenant didn’t answer.
She bowed her head deeply, and then, surprisingly, she walked past him.
But then he sensed something strange.
“Huh? What did you say?”
She suddenly turned around and asked, even though he hadn’t said anything.
‘What did I...?’
But the doubt was quickly resolved.
Not through her, but through the text in front of him.
<The lieutenant’s affection has increased by 46.>
<Congratulations. The lieutenant’s ‘interest’ has turned into ‘admiration’.>
<The lieutenant’s affection>
20% [↑66%] : Affection [↑Admiration]
Another line of text followed.
<A small event will be triggered once.>
‘An event...?’
Completely incomprehensible text kept appearing.
<Choose from the options below.>
▶ Kiss (Possible)
▷ Hug (Possible)
▷ ---- (Possible)
▷ /-//-- (Impossible)
▷ /=/!!## (Absolutely Impossible)
Was it fate? Or a curse?
This thing really complicated his emotions.