Chapter 62
Chapter 62
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 62
Chapter Title: Doubts and Mother's Arrival
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“062”
“Do you actually believe that crazy press conference?”
Gu Seunghun asked.
Then, almost immediately.
“No, it wasn’t a press conference at all. It was just some madman’s declaration.”
“…….”
Kim Dayeon couldn’t respond easily.
Gu Seunghun was one of the living legends, and the absolute ruler of the Player Association.
There were few in Korea who could hold their head high in front of him.
Even the Holy Order had to watch his mood, no matter how boldly they acted.
“Your answer?”
It was the same with associations in every country.
To suppress and control the new humanity known as Players—superhumans—they needed organizations with equally overwhelming power.
Another government recognized by the government itself, and at the same time, an army of tens of thousands of Players.
And beyond that.
‘The World Association.’
Each association interlocked organically to form the World Association.
To be precise, Gu Seunghun could be called the head of the World Association’s Korean branch.
“…It’s hard not to believe…”
Finally, Kim Dayeon spoke.
‘Whatever happens, happens. Whatever.’
If things went south, should she tell Go Minji to take responsibility? The thought crossed her mind.
“The support for Go Yohan afterward was no small matter.”
“Haha.”
Gu Seunghun let out a laugh.
“Yeah, I believe all that unbelievable nonsense too.”
“……?”
“……Demons—we’ve known about their existence for a long time. At least ten years ago.”
“That’s…?”
“They just hadn’t revealed themselves to the world. They’ve existed in the shadows all along. And so have those who oppose them.”
Gu Seunghun gazed out the window, lost in thought for a moment.
“The only thing I can’t wrap my head around is that a kid was behind it all…”
“…….”
“And moreover.”
Gu Seunghun was an incredibly ambitious and political figure.
But that wasn’t all there was to him.
He was undoubtedly a hero of the era, the great man who stabilized the chaotic Players and minimized friction with the Korean government.
“I don’t think the Holy Order is entirely uninvolved in this.”
“…!”
“Kim Dayeon, you’re certainly a capable association member.”
Swoosh.
Gu Seunghun rose from his seat.
His presence filled the room like it was overflowing.
The association chairman and the top Players under the World Association.
They were what people called.
“That’s why I’m asking you.”
Unrankers.
Beings not recorded on any ranking.
‘If they were ranked, they’d push every ranking down a notch.’
Superhumans beyond superhumans.
Transcendents.
“Can you be certain that Go Yohan has no connection to the Holy Order?”
“That’s…”
Kim Dayeon started to say she was certain.
Go Minji’s face, her tears, and her current state where she still hadn’t recovered mentally.
It couldn’t have been an act.
“Can you be that certain based solely on Go Minji?”
Gu Seunghun’s words left Kim Dayeon speechless.
“No bloodline of the Holy Order could know everything about something like that. Go Jaehan—can you really believe he’s uninvolved?”
“……What are you trying to say?”
“Go Yohan. Most of what he declared is true. But!”
Gu Seunghun’s voice boomed.
“What if it’s not the grand intention to stop the ‘holy war’ or ‘apocalypse’ that he claimed?”
“…….”
“What if he just wants power? What if he wants to build a new empire that surpasses even the Holy Order—what do you think of that?”
Gulp.
The scale was so vast that even Kim Dayeon, head of the investigation department, couldn’t speak easily.
“I’m saying we need to be wary of that. And there’s no one more suited to it than you.”
“……!”
“And if necessary.”
Gu Seunghun said.
“I’m even considering ‘arresting’ Go Yohan.”
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In the world spinning madly after Go Yohan’s press conference-like declaration.
“…….”
Only Go Yohan seemed utterly at ease.
He sat on the church roof, looking down below.
Twitch.
Of course, even now, he was constantly scanning flows with his divine eyes, introspecting his inner self, and tempering his body.
Still, the one who should have been the busiest appeared the most relaxed—it was true.
“Man, I’m jealous.”
Lee Jaekyung’s voice.
“You’re back?”
Go Yohan greeted him without even looking.
“I want to just hole up here doing nothing and enjoy the scenery too.”
Lee Jaekyung, who had approached unnoticed, sat down beside him.
Lee Jaekyung was one of the busiest people even in the church.
He secretly tackled dangerous-looking gates, stepped up when the Black Agency needed help, and was often dispatched overseas.
“Well, it’s a good thing.”
Lee Jaekyung suddenly said.
“What is? You keep omitting the subject.”
“That the Captain’s holed up here wasting time idly—it’s enviable, but also fortunate.”
“……?”
“You’re our last bastion, right?”
Lee Jaekyung said.
“Things that require the Captain to step in are surely only when demons appear, or when the Apostles alone can’t handle it.”
It was the truth.
Everyone in the church was running around like mad fulfilling their duties.
The Apostles were no different.
After Yun Seunga and Greed coordinated and signed the agreement with Russia, they’d been traveling overseas, including the US, while Gluttony was in the lab.
Rust was…
“Sehyun’s fully settled in the US now and will be back soon.”
Kim Sehyun, codename Ira.
She’d made a big name for herself by contributing greatly to US black gates and gate break incidents.
“It’s about time.”
“The only ones not busy in this church are the Captain and…”
Heh.
Lee Jaekyung chuckled.
“…one last kid.”
And.
“That’s the fortunate part. Keep taking it easy like that. Forever, if possible.”
“You’re not being sarcastic?”
“I mean it. And while you’re at it, don’t just hole up in the church—go out and have some fun. Like back in middle school, hit up a club or something.”
As Lee Jaekyung laughed again under Go Yohan’s sharp gaze.
Flinch.
“……!”
Go Yohan and Lee Jaekyung both jolted at the same time.
-Captain…!
Urgent contact came from those standing guard at the church.
Rrrrring!
Go Yohan’s phone started ringing too.
Whoosh.
This level of tension only happened with ultra-large black gates.
“What the hell…?”
“You don’t know anything?”
As their voices overlapped.
Flash.
They were already down at the church grounds.
As if waiting, the guards and key believers, led by Park Doyoung, came rushing over, dropping everything.
“A vehicle… approaching the church.”
Without permission, no one could enter the church grounds.
Yun Seunga’s magic was that absolute and formidable.
Even if they entered the grounds.
“One vehicle…”
They’d suffer near-annihilation from other spells and items, so if they arrived, they’d have to face the church’s believers and Apostles.
And Go Yohan.
But.
“It’s a Holy Order vehicle.”
All those defenses were useless now.
“The passenger is Vice Guild Leader Shin Sookyung… the Captain’s mother.”
Of all things.
Clench.
Go Yohan clenched his fist tighter than he had against Kartul.
“H-Hello?”
He answered the still-ringing phone.
-Go Yohan! Mom’s on her way there! So do something about it!
“…You’re calling early.”
Go Yohan covered his face.
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If Go Yohan hadn’t permitted it, the car carrying Shin Sookyung would have circled the barrier endlessly before giving up and leaving.
-Code Red, Code Red.
On the magic frequency used only by believers, urgent voices boomed.
-All personnel, conceal traces and act out peaceful daily life.
Go Yohan was dumbfounded by their actions.
“…What’s Code Red?”
“You didn’t know?”
Lee Jaekyung said.
“It’s happened a few times before.”
Back when Go Yohan was still a student, he’d come straight to the church after school with Lee Jaekyung as routine.
Under the guise of volunteer work, to evade the Holy Order’s eyes while handling Apostle training and general demon-related matters.
“And I’m from the Holy Order too…”
Moreover, Yohan Church was one Lee Jaekyung had founded.
The title was still in his name.
“It started when your mother came a few times, saying she wanted to help and see things for herself.”
“Why do it even now?”
“Habit. Whatever.”
Even though there was nothing to hide anymore.
“Everyone, stop it.”
-No, sir. We’ll consider this the last time!
Determined voices came from Park Doyoung and the others.
Scratch.
“Anyway, I’ll step aside too.”
“……Why? Wouldn’t it be fine for you to stay, Uncle?”
“How could I? I’ve got some tact.”
Lee Jaekyung turned away.
“Then… have a good talk.”
Flash.
Lee Jaekyung vanished too.
The bustling church had suddenly emptied completely.
Vroom.
Only a faint engine sound approached from afar.
Go Yohan permitted his mother’s sudden visit.
At least this time, he couldn’t bring himself to coldly turn her away.
Creak.
The barricades opened, and the believers on guard duty came out to guide her with utmost courtesy.
“…….”
His mind was a mess.
Memories he’d forgotten resurfaced, and he reaffirmed his resolute will.
He had declared it. The war had begun.
And yet.
Thump. Thump. Thump.
His heart raced like a child who’d stolen cookies.
Clench.
Sweat seeped from his palms from the tension.
That was when.
Finally, a black vehicle entered from the street visible even to ordinary eyes.
No driver—Shin Sookyung sat at the steering stone herself.
A car and license plate even Go Yohan had never seen.
“……She went to great lengths.”
She must have taken every precaution to avoid being tracked.
They’d identified it as a Holy Order vehicle by checking the owner.
Screech.
The vehicle stopped in the parking lot.
“Whew.”
Letting out a heavy sigh, Go Yohan approached the car.
“…You’re… here?”
It had truly been so long since he’d seen his mother.