Chapter 70 of 100

Chapter 70

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Chapter 69. K-Military Look (3)

[Your affection level has reached the Trust stage.]

[Unless a special situation arises, your affection level will not decrease.]

[You can now assign missions directly to Jiksong.]

The words appeared before his eyes.

As soon as he had raised the affection level to 100, he gained the ability to assign missions to his subordinates.

Seohui recalled the affection levels of the remaining squad leaders.

If they could also be brought to the Trust level like Jiksong, he would finally be able to carry out the missions he had long awaited.

"Captain, if you have any questions, please ask."

"…Huh?"

Seeing Jiksong speak with a bright face, Seohui hesitated for a moment.

Ask? What was he supposed to ask if he had no particular questions? As Seohui pondered this, a selection window appeared before his eyes as if it had been prepared.

▶ The future of warriors who fail the Demon City suitability test

▷ The current relationship between the Demon City Master and the Yin Ying Corps

▷ Equipment and [Weapons]

'Hmm…'

Three sentences, each seemingly carrying some significance.

Upon closer inspection, it seemed that the choice of sentence was not the critical part of this selection window.

The phrase "You can obtain information" meant that he could check all the options regardless of which one he chose.

Without hesitation, Seohui chose the first one.

- The future of warriors who fail the Demon City suitability test… is truly horrific.

- They cannot accept the obvious fact that the weak will die. This is also why righteous warriors are inevitably weaker than those in the main school.

"…"

Seohui was speechless upon hearing his response.

He himself was a warrior who had failed the Demon City suitability test. He naturally understood the meaning of those words.

'Will I end up like that too?'

So far, he had no hesitation in killing people for his own goals.

But after hearing Jiksong's words, he could no longer be certain about the future.

'There's a lot to think about…'

With a heavy heart, Seohui looked at the selection window again.

▶ The current relationship between the Demon City Master and the Yin Ying Corps

▷ Equipment and [Weapons]

Seohui chose the second one.

- Recently, six squad leaders of the Four Kings, who were scouting the Demon City Master, have disappeared. They probably sprinkled the Bone Powder to avoid revealing their identities.

- However, if they had to use Bone Powder, it means they were already caught. The Demon City Master must already know someone was watching him, and with a little thought, he could guess who it was.

- This means the Yin Ying Corps is in danger, and more broadly, it indicates that Lord Gonma's position is becoming precarious.

- Paradoxically, our role has become even more important.

'The map I provided caused a big problem.'

Seohui had a good idea of what had happened.

He had previously informed Gonma of the Demon City Master's weakness, so it made sense that Gonma had set up surveillance.

However, the Demon City Master seemed to have anticipated and prepared for such surveillance.

'If I'm given a mission in the future… it won't be easy at all.'

Seohui naturally looked at Jiksong.

▶ Equipment and [Weapons]

Seohui chose the last remaining option.

- Equipment can greatly assist in combat. Not only the captain but also the squad leaders can possess certain items. Acquiring what you desire will boost your combat power.

- The abilities of the squad leaders can change depending on who uses what weapon and how well they are accustomed to it.

- If the captain provides such weapons to the squad leaders, it will be a significant help during missions.

- How to obtain weapons? Well, there are various ways: through missions, commissions, or martial arts practice.

- Or, if you have the money… you can buy them, but the prices are astronomical.

'Weapons?'

In summary, there are specific weapons that the squad leaders can use effectively, and providing them would be a great help.

"That's right."

Seohui firmly remembered this point.

What Jiksong had said might be of great help to his future.

Or, everything they discussed today would somehow affect him.

Was it over? Seohui stared at Jiksong, but now he was not looking back.

He simply turned his gaze downward, lost in deep thought like a statue.

"Hmm. Jiksong…?"

"I will only speak up to this point."

"Uh…"

Suddenly, Jiksong stiffened as if possessed by something.

Seohui tried to speak to him a few more times, but Jiksong only gave the same response and remained in that position.

'He looks really strange now.'

With nothing more to do, Seohui shook his head and left the spot. It felt almost surreal, like a dream.

Just as Jiksong was almost out of sight.

----!

His vision froze.

Or rather, his own vision froze.

He was now seeing through Jiksong's eyes.

"Huh?"

A person appeared.

An old man stood with his hands behind his back, smiling at Jiksong.

"Why did you come here…?"

'This is what?'

A shiver ran through Seohui as he saw the opponent through Jiksong's eyes, feeling a strong surge in his chest.

The humiliation he had never spoken of, the resentment he had harbored in his heart, all burst out at once.

After all, the person standing before Jiksong was none other than the one who had pushed him to the brink, making his life even more bitter.

[State, Status]

Samae [Demon City Master]

Physical Condition: Normal

Health: 30,000,000/30,000,000

Internal Energy: 50,000,000/50,000,000

Realm: Super Demon

Combat Power: Approximately 20,000,000

'20,000,000… not 2,000,000, but 20,000,000?'

The overwhelming combat power, which was hard to believe even when seen, left him breathless. What made him even more agitated was the following.

▶ Start a fight.

▷ Wait a bit longer.

The question about the two choices appeared at that moment.

* * *

Swoosh.

His vision slowly widened. The scenery that was visible only through Jiksong's eyes now changed to show the two figures and the surrounding environment from Jiksong's perspective.

My gaze lingered on the old man, and a long sigh escaped me.

[State Summary, Status Summary]

Health: 30,000,000/30,000,000

Internal Energy: 50,000,000/50,000,000

Realm: Super Demon

Combat Power: Approximately 20,000,000

I had seen the status windows of many people, but the Demon City Master's values far exceeded them all.

Health and Internal Energy of 30,000,000 and 50,000,000, respectively.

A realm beyond Super Absolute, and combat power of 20,000,000.

It was hard to believe that this was the level a mere Hall Master could reach, let alone a direct disciple chosen by the Heavenly Demon.

'Can I really kill this guy?'

I felt a bit of doubt.

I had truly worked hard. I had crossed countless death lines and never shied away from any training, giving my all.

I had experienced numerous fortuitous events and gained a wealth of combat experience.

But the Demon City Master, the one who had pushed me into such a corner, was beyond what I had imagined.

'Why is he here?'

The appearance of the Demon City Master.

All sorts of thoughts swirled in my head.

This was inside the Yin Ying Corps.

It had no connection to the Demon City's main hall or the Hongma Hall, and it was a place he should not approach without a specific purpose.

He couldn't have come here without any intention.

▶ Start a fight.

▷ Wait a bit longer.

Seohui's gaze moved to the second option.

He could always start a fight later. Right now, he needed information.

He had to observe why the Demon City Master had come here.

"Master Demon City, why are you here…?"

Jiksong bowed deeply to the old man.

The piercing gaze and the overwhelming presence he exuded just by standing there.

He was such a being.

One of the Five Halls of the Hongma Hall, but with a level of influence that could be counted among the top in the entire Hongma Hall.

It was safe to say that no one in the main school did not know him.

"Hmm. I have some business."

With a subtle smile, the Demon City Master nodded, and Jiksong asked again.

"What kind of business…?"

"Is there a commander here?"

'What is this?'

For a moment, I doubted my ears.

What was going on?

Why was the Demon City Master suddenly looking for me?

So far, in all my reincarnations, the life I had chosen had no connection to him.

I had moved to the Thousand Days Hall before receiving any mission from the Demon City Master and had negotiated with Gonma there.

'Wait, could it be because of the officials I killed?'

Suddenly, I recalled the time I had subdued someone to obtain a combat style.

But my thoughts were quickly interrupted by the ongoing conversation.

"It seems you are looking for our commander. He is not here right now."

"Is that so? Then, where should I go to see him?"

"That…"

Jiksong hesitated for a moment.

From my perspective, it seemed he was pondering the Demon City Master's intentions.

'Oh no. I'm not that far from Jiksong…'

I had just left the spot and was at a distance where I could barely see Jiksong's face.

In other words, if he knew the direction, he could immediately chase after me.

The Demon City Master was asking about my location in such a situation.

If Jiksong didn't answer, it would put him in a difficult position.

But then.

"I'm sorry, I don't know."

Surprisingly, Jiksong straightened his posture and bowed.

"The commander is a recent appointee. We haven't become particularly close…"

"Hmm. I see. I understand."

The Demon City Master nodded.

He seemed to be about to leave, as if his earlier words had no real meaning.

"Hold on."

Just as he was about to walk away, he tilted his head.

With a smirk, he opened his mouth.

"Usually, in such a situation… shouldn't you say you'll look for him yourself?"

"Ah, what? That…"

Jiksong blinked.

Seemingly flustered, he raised his head and then bowed again upon seeing the Demon City Master.

The awkward atmosphere continued.

"This place is truly…"

Chuckle.

The Demon City Master gave a subtle smile.

He straightened his back, which he had bent slightly, and turned back.

Then, he approached Jiksong closely.

"There seem to be many undisciplined brats here."

With that, he slapped Jiksong's face.

Smack!

Jiksong's head snapped back with the force of the blow.

"Ugh…"

Blood dripped from his hands as he quickly grabbed his face.

His nose had been broken by that single strike.

"…I'm sorry, Master Hall."

"Sorry, you say?"

Watching him bow in pain, the Demon City Master smirked again and raised his lips.

And then.

"If you're sorry, show your sincerity."

He threw something in front of Jiksong.

Clank.

It was a broadsword.

▶ Start a fight.

▷ Wait a bit longer.

'You bastard!'

Watching the Demon City Master's behavior from a distance, I felt a surge of anger.

I knew better than anyone what his actions meant.

Forcing someone to cut off one of their arms and become crippled.

He was still using dirty tactics to humiliate his opponents, just as he had done to me.