Chapter 65

Chapter 64. Part 2. The Appearance of the Private Army Commander (3)

Silence continued for a while.

Seohui did not think this silence would lead to anything positive.

Clearly, Bijun had witnessed the deaths of his subordinates and must have known that the masked person was himself.

However, the fact that he did not immediately respond meant that he was not entirely certain.

We belong to the Eunyoung Unit.

There were always external enemies, and just the suspicion was enough to fuel the fire.

"Who are you talking about?"

Bijun finally reacted.

From the conversation, his confident expression had turned into one of discomfort.

He had lived a life of thirty years, always treading carefully.

Seohui knew very well that in such moments, he had to exploit the enemy's psychology.

"Who could it be?"

Seohui calmly met his gaze and countered.

He was not asking because he did not know the answer.

But the answer that he did not know might be something that Bijun could know.

Having been in the Eunyoung Unit for a long time, Bijun would have been able to narrow down the most suspicious individuals.

If he was lucky, he might hear it directly from Bijun's mouth...

"You're talking about the Taehwang Pavilion Master."

'...What?'

Seohui was taken aback for a moment.

He quickly lowered his eyes to hide his inner thoughts, but he could not easily calm down.

The kid who used to treat me like a dog.

The one who drove me to death, the person I must repay several times over.

Bijun had mentioned him.

"But it doesn't seem like there's any reason for him to move now."

Seohui's mind raced at Bijun's words.

He could not understand what Bijun was saying.

However, it was necessary to find out more about something he did not know.

"I don't know."

Seohui raised his gaze again.

Despite having no cards to play, he confidently guided the conversation.

If anyone, it was the Taehwang Pavilion Master whom he knew better than anyone else in the main school.

"I might know a secret he wants to hide."

"..."

This time, Bijun could not hide his startled expression.

His eyebrows sharply rose and trembled slightly.

We stared at each other for a while.

Then, as Bijun slowly lowered his gaze, his true thoughts finally slipped out.

"Come to think of it, there are many strange points. A person who wandered without any affiliation within the Taehwang Pavilion. Such a person becoming the commander of the Eunyoung Unit. And the fact that your reported abilities are actually far more outstanding."

"..."

"All our squad leaders are skilled. It's impossible for you to easily subdue these two with your abilities."

Indeed, Bijun was no ordinary person.

He was using a conversation style that provoked without allowing a rebuttal.

The meaning was clear: by acknowledging that you are stronger than the squad leaders, you are essentially admitting that you are the culprit.

'Pathetic.'

But Seohui found it amusing.

He had endured such subtle insults countless times during the Taehwang Pavilion Master era.

This was not even a provocation.

"You're right. I wandered without any affiliation within the Taehwang Pavilion. And I cannot easily subdue these two with my abilities. However, since you brought it up... how pitiful must it be that two squad leaders couldn't handle a single spy who ambushed them? I heard that the sub-commanders couldn't control their lust when they touched the lieutenant. Is that how the Special Army works?"

"…What? This brat!"

Bang!

Enraged, Bijun slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

His murderous aura, which had been simmering, now became extremely sharp.

'I can't back down.'

Seohui stared back at him, matching his anger.

The other party was provoking him while maintaining a facade of politeness.

Moreover, despite being certain of his involvement, Bijun did not hesitate to insult him openly.

The Special Army's standing was at rock bottom because of such perceptions.

Bijun [Special Army Commander]

Health: 5,500,000/5,500,000

Internal Energy: 4,200,000/4,200,000

Combat Power: 6,370,000 (+12% when enraged)

'His combat power is formidable, but...'

Seohui [Eunyoung Unit Commander]

Health: 710,000/710,000

Internal Energy: 1,210,000/1,210,000

Combat Power: 5,910,000

Still, Seohui did not show any intention of fighting.

The other party would know that the one who attacks first will be in a worse position.

If he, Seohui, were to get injured or die, even if he won, he would face severe punishment.

"Arrogant brat."

Bijun's sigh.

At the same time, the murderous aura he had been emitting gradually subsided.

"From your way of speaking, I can understand why Commander Gonma appointed you as the commander... but one day, that tongue of yours will shorten your life."

Bijun turned away.

The more distance he put between them, the less the murderous aura pierced like a needle.

'Phew.'

Seohui finally let out a sigh of relief.

Even though he was prepared, he did not want a direct confrontation.

Their combat powers were evenly matched, but Bijun, who had suddenly risen, would have far more experience.

It was better to part ways with this matter settled.

<'Bijun' is about to leave the room. Do you want to let him go?>

▶ Let him go.

▷ Call him back.

'What is this?'

The text that appeared just as Bijun was about to pass the door.

It appeared at the point where everything seemed settled.

'Why is this happening?'

Two choices: let him go or call him back.

Even though such ordinary text usually did not appear, and had not appeared during their conversation, it now appeared, indicating that there was something he did not know.

'What should I choose...?'

Seohui confirmed there was no time limit but quickly decided.

Hadn't such text appeared suddenly before?

After some deliberation, Seohui chose the second option.

'If I choose to call him back, I can at least see what follows.'

Seohui leaned towards calling him back.

The appearance of the choice window meant there was a reason to continue the conversation.

If he was lucky, it might lead to a discussion about the Taehwang Pavilion Master.

<'You have chosen 'Call him back.'>

Bijun slowly turned back as time resumed.

Seohui quietly watched him.

"Do you have something else to say?"

"..."

No choice window appeared.

After waiting for a moment, Seohui turned his head to say something when:

<Please choose from the following options.>

The awaited text appeared.

▶ Bow humbly and say, "I'll crawl between your legs. Please spare me."

'What is this?'

The first option was absurd.

But compared to the second option, it was nothing.

▶ (´▽`)ﾉ

'Oh no!'

The bizarre text that had haunted his nightmares appeared.

9... 8...

And this time, there was a time limit.

▶ Bow humbly and say, "I'll crawl between your legs. Please spare me."

▷ (´▽`)ﾉ

'This bastard is deliberately trying to provoke a fight.'

There was no other reason.

Was he being asked to endure humiliation or provoke a fight?

'But I don't even know what that symbol means!'

Even though he did not know, he understood one thing.

If he chose that symbol, the other would kill him.

He would stab him without even looking back.

3... 2...

'Ah... damn it!'

Seohui seethed inside.

No matter how he thought about it, the first option was impossible.

It was a completely different choice from the conversation they had just had.

'Screw it, let it be!'

Seohui finally made his choice.

<'You have chosen '(´▽`)ﾉ'.>

The second option.

At that moment, Seohui felt that things might not go as he wished.

No, to be honest, it surpassed his expectations.

"Damn...!"

Bijun's face swelled with rage.

Clang.

He swiftly drew his sword.

<The opponent has activated 'Rage.' Combat power increases.>

Combat Power: 7,130,000 (↑12%)

With his combat power rapidly rising, Bijun charged at him.

"Die... you... bastard!"

He was completely frenzied.

* * *

Seohui did not just stand there.

As soon as he chose the bizarre symbol, Seohui quickly changed his combat style.

Combat Style Simulation

While the opponent was screaming, Seohui immediately activated this system, sensing the threat.

Time momentarily stopped.

<Analyzing the number of Seohui's martial arts techniques.>

The simulation's analysis continued.

<Analysis complete.>

After the analysis, numerous illusions appeared before his eyes.

They were finding the optimal move to counter the charging Bijun.

'Wait. If I deal with this guy... what will happen?'

As the shadows gradually disappeared, Seohui thought.

If the opponent was not significantly stronger, this simulation would show the optimal path to eliminate him.

What would happen if he killed this guy now?

He would undoubtedly bear the full responsibility.

The reason the opponent did not want to fight him was probably because of this.

<Simultaneously move to the right and use the Second Form of the Burning Fist Demon Technique.> <Draw your sword and slash diagonally to the left (use sword energy).>

Regardless of Seohui's thoughts, the results were clear.

Two linked techniques.

However, he knew he should not follow the simulation perfectly if he did not want to kill the opponent.

<Time resumes.>

As the fight resumed, Bijun charged recklessly.

Seohui moved to the side as shown in the simulation and used the Second Form of the Burning Fist Demon Technique.

Flame Dragon Flash (火龍閃).

Whoosh!

The heat that erupted from his shoulder extended in the direction of his outstretched hand.

Clang!

The loud noise that erupted at close range.

'It grazed him.'

Just as the simulation showed.

Bijun staggered, engulfed by the heat.

He was about to counterattack but hesitated due to the heat Seohui had unleashed.

Flame Dragon Flash was not just a burst of heat; it had a powerful fiery impact that almost covered an entire area.

The confined space also played a role.

Clang.

Seohui immediately drew his sword.

Following the simulation, he released sword energy without hesitation.

However, he did not aim to kill, so he directed it slightly lower than the position shown in the simulation.

"Ugh!"

Clang!

As soon as Seohui's sword energy was released, Bijun broke through the wall and desperately escaped.

Still, he was hit.

While he was taken aback, the sword energy Seohui had released cut through one of his thighs.

"How... how could this happen..."

His face, filled with confusion and absurdity, was now on the ground.

He seemed to have not predicted that Seohui was this strong.

<Critical hit! Seohui has inflicted 700,000 damage on 'Bijun'.>

Bijun [Special Army Commander]

Health: 4,800,000 (↓700,000)/5,500,000

The opponent's health clearly decreased.

Now, Seohui naturally changed his combat style.

Since he had already used the simulation once, he needed to fight in a different way.

Preferably, in a direction he could control.

Combat Style Turn-Based

"In this situation, it's not a fitting question, but..."

Seohui slowly walked out through the broken wall.

He carefully approached Bijun, who still had a stiff expression.

"Still, I hope you don't misunderstand and listen to me."

Frankly, it was shameless.

It did not fit the situation or have any persuasive power.

But this was the only option.

"Can you tell me what I just said?"

The person who could explain the bizarre symbol '(´▽`)ﾉ' was...