Chapter 112
Chapter 112
Civil Servant Hunter’s S-class Resignation Log – Chapter 112
Should we scout the surroundings first?
No way. It might be waiting for one of us to stray off alone. Forgot the records on the Apocalypse Dragon? It's the monster that hunted down pregnant women to devour their unborn babies. No telling what kind of devilish tricks it might pull.
The red dragon from Revelation was sometimes depicted as a wicked Satan who led people into sin. They couldn't be sure of victory even if they all teamed up, and if someone acted alone and their numbers dwindled, it'd spell disaster.
But we can't just wait around forever.
It might turn out to be easy, though.
Pardon?
Ali grinned at Oliveror rather, at the adult form frantically reestablishing its severed connection behind him.
Michael, who we definitely killed, suddenly shows up again? Even that thing can't help but come rushing in yelling, 'What the fuck is this?!'
It was a plausible scenario.
So let's stockpile our strength in the meantime. The problem is that three out of our four dealers are burning through their power like crazy right now.
Countless snakes still writhed in the distance. Kang Se-jun could wipe them out with a Meteor, but unleashing such a massive attack before the boss even appeared wasn't the smartest way to spend mana.
Besides, they needed time to assess the situation too.
Everyone stared grimly at the horizon, where thousands of corpses piled up amid the snakes' incessant, eerie wriggling.
* * *
The sun never sets here.
It had been hours since they entered the 8th floor of the labyrinth. The sky, which had looked like it was about to turn to sunset, remained a unchanging red. That left one certainty.
There was no sun here. No sun, no moon, no stars.
Revelation states that the red dragon swept its tail once and cast a third of the stars from the heavens. If this really is the world where the angels fell, an empty sky makes perfect sense.
Everyone nodded at Oliver's explanation. Thank goodness someone knew Revelation well.
They'd moved slowly while clearing snakes, so the raid party had set up camp quite a distance from the gate.
Lucky for them, these were ordinary snakes, not monstersotherwise, they'd have been too busy fighting to even look around.
Even so, with their sheer numbers, the dealers who'd fought the longest had relied on Monica to restore their stamina and mana.
They had potions prepared, but with no item shop in the dungeon, they couldn't waste them carelessly.
All connections to the adult form restored?
Two hours later, every link had been repaired without exception. The Apocalypse Dragon must have sensed Michael's energy clearly, yet it showed no sign of appearing.
The Apocalypse Dragon is definitely here. Sir Michael says he can feel its presence.
Then we'll rest here and move again in seven hours.
At Ali's order, they fortified their position. The three most exhausted dealers got some downtime.
A Gatling gunand the latest model, no less.
Julian, who had once showered the saint with attention, was now eyeing Se-ra's Heat covetously. She shook the rifle, now transformed into a compact Colt.
It's a freely convertible firearm, so yeah, it's possible. Tempting, right?
Insanely. So, you gonna give it to me?
Get real.
But I'm so cute.
Julian batted his huge golden eyes. Even in this ruined world, his adorable looks shone brilliantly. Huh, he really is pretty.
Yeah, no. My type's sexy guys.
Julian's jaw dropped at Se-ra's blunt truth bomb, leaving her the surprised one instead.
A cute, lovable appearance meant lacking that decadent allure or charisma, by definition. Didn't he know that? And purely in terms of beauty, the dream guy outclassed him anyway.
Come to think of it, he hasn't shown up in my dreams lately. I was gonna jump into his arms on the third meeting and call it fate.
If you want something from me, come back sexier.
He'd need to be at dream guy's levelat least enough to melt hearts with a mere smile.
Pfft.
Kang Se-jun, resting nearby, let out an overt snicker. Julian, unused to such direct jabs, was still reeling.
How would you know if I'm sexy or not?
I can just tell. That tickly feeling sexy guys give women? This fluttery, teasing vibe? You can spot it on sight. I'm a woman, after all.
As Se-ra twisted her fingers playfully, Kang Se-jun burst out laughing openly. What's got him so amused?
Hey, Mr. Kang Se-jun. You're not exactly oozing sexiness either, you know? Wrong time to laugh.
His laughter vanished in an instant. What thedid he really think he was sexy? Talk about overconfidence. Sure, he was handsome, but sexiness came from somewhere else.
You all focus too much on combat skills. Work on your sexiness too.
Se-ra had turned two world-class hunters to stone in one go. She clicked her tongue pityingly, but Julian exploded.
Then what the hell is a sexy guy?!
If we're looking close by, Oliver Ross is sexier than you two.
Kang Se-jun and Julian's gazes snapped to Oliver, pitching his tent nearby.
Red high ponytail, green eyes, model-slim build, plump lips, lazily half-lidded eyes with thick lashes, sweat-glistened pale cheeks. But the two tilted their heads, seeing nothing special.
Even the Administrator was losing it, like What's sexy about that guy? Oh, go away. If you wanna hear you're sexy, show your face first.
Fine, don't show it then.
Hah. But the sexiest guy of all is still dreamboat.
Platinum blond hair, green eyes brimming with worldly sorrow, that white shirt hinting at smooth skin beneath. Just thinking of him brought a blissful smile to her face.
What? Oliver's that sexy? I don't see it.
Se-ra snapped back to reality. She didn't want any weird misunderstandings.
Not Oliver. Someone else. Ah, I miss him already. Sigh. Anyway, that's the caliber you need to snag something from me.
Of course, she had no intention of handing over the Administrator's precious gifts to anyonenot the gloves, Jacket of Revival, or Heat. They symbolized her bond with him. Not even Yoon Jae-hun or Song Han-na could pry them away.
Come inside and rest. I'll put you on the last watch shift.
Ali's timely voice called, and Se-ra hurried over.
Behind her, Julian grumbled about pettiness. Oh ho, playing dirty, are we?
What were you all chatting about so merrily?
So Se-ra gave Ali, who asked her directly, a cheeky reply.
Oh, just telling Julian he has zero sexiness.
Puhahaha!
Ali's booming laughter rang out as Julian yelled something about damn demons.
What a shame he thought that way. She'd merely shown him what real pettiness looked like.
* * *
The call came to Yoon Jae-hun, who had been pacing anxiously in front of the gate for days since the raid entered the labyrinth. Seeing Song Han-na's name on the screen, he sighed deeply.
Auntie.
You must be gutted.
Now I know how you and Se-ra felt while I was inside. I need to reflect on that.
Good you get it now. I've sent you both off beforeI know how it burns you up inside.
He had nothing to say. Yoon Jae-hun smiled bitterly.
How's Korea? Any issues? The public doing okay?
Are you really your mother's son? With all three L-ranks gone, things are uneasy, sure. But the S-ranks are keeping everyone calm. The real problem's elsewhere.
Yoon Jae-hun's lips twisted. The citizens he and his mother worried about. But Korea wasn't full of people worth protecting. There were beasts in human skin who sold lives cheaply for their own safetyno value in shielding them.
Those who learned Se-ra's my sister are scheming again.
They see the L-ranks' absence as their golden chance.
I want to drag them by the hair and smash their useless heads into Mother's grave.
Yoon Jae-hun spat venom with a flowery smile. Passersby startled and scattered; Athena's mercenaries with him quickly distanced themselves from their furious branch chief.
With Cheolwon Dungeon gone, Se-raHeadbang'sapproval ratings should be higher than those scum. Don't they realize?
How should I know what idiots think? I'm not one.
My apologies for the slip. Anyway, we can't sit idle. Let's move so Se-ra gets an even bigger welcome when she clears it successfully.
How?
Reveal that Se-raHeadbangis my mother's daughter and my sister.
It was the secret they'd hidden for twelve years.
To protect Se-ra, who shunned the spotlight unlike him, the F-rank girl from being torn apart by piranhas.
But now she was a powerhouse neither he nor Song Han-na could trifle with. She wanted revenge on those who'd pushed their mother into hell, and she'd chosen to reveal herself to the world.
With his sister's will changed, Yoon Jae-hun's time to act had come. It was what he'd lived these twelve years for.
We'll break the truth firstbefore they do. Just make sure it's not pity they feel. What Se-ra and I want is awe, not sympathy.