Chapter 126
Chapter 126
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 126
Chapter Title: How to Steal the Protagonist's Woman
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"Aaaargh!"
This vast colosseum was filled with Han Yeo-reum's screams echoing through the midsummer air.
He was shedding tears of gratitude thanks to the ventilation hole I'd drilled in his leg to improve blood circulation.
Armonia spoke via comms as she watched the blood gushing from Han Yeo-reum's thigh.
'The bean bullet effect is killer!'
But regardless of how satisfying it was, it seemed like it was about time to give him some treatment.
He was definitely going to bleed out if left like that.
Min Ha-yeon approached Han Yeo-reum with a smile playing on her lips, though she sounded concerned as she spoke.
"You okay?"
"Aaaargh!! It hurts!!"
"Sigh..."
Min Ha-yeon pulled a spare potion from her inventory and poured it over Han Yeo-reum's wound.
"Aaaah.... Haaah...."
But Han Yeo-reum's thigh had been properly pierced through by the bullet, so even using up all of Min Ha-yeon's green potions couldn't fully heal it.
I sneered and prepared to activate alchemy.
"In that state, you won't be able to do a damn thing even if you wanted to. I'll at least patch you up."
"You fucking bas..."
Even as I was about to show mercy, Han Yeo-reum tried to spit out a curse.
I figured I'd shut him down a bit and gave him a piece of my mind.
But then...
"Hey! Watch your mouth!"
"Mmph!!"
"Oh..."
Even though there was clearly nothing gagging his mouth, Han Yeo-reum clamped his lips shut and said nothing.
I hadn't expected him to obey a command so perfectly right away, no matter how much of an order it was.
But the channel shrimp dick explained exactly why Han Yeo-reum was like that.
"Ooooooh!!!"
"That's some really good info."
"Thanks!"
I ignored the chat and looked at Han Yeo-reum.
He was panicking at the sight of himself unable to speak because his mouth wouldn't open.
I explained right away.
"Apparently, commands are enforced? Guess I'll make you do a naked street show sometime."
"Pfft! Ah... wouldn't that be a bit too much?"
"Ah... I suppose it would be a terror attack for the other people."
Honestly, a handsome guy like that stripping naked and wandering the streets could become a cherished memory for women for life.
Han Yeo-reum clenched his teeth with his lips sealed, veins bulging on his forehead like earthworms.
His pitiful state, hands trembling and unable to retort, looked utterly pathetic.
I used alchemy to create 20 green potions and poured them over his thigh.
After about 15, the wound vanished, new flesh had already grown, and it was fully healed.
"Alright, we said we'd stick around here another 4 days, right? I'll acknowledge the assets you've gathered like a Joseon-era slave. Work hard and farm those points."
"Puhaha! Khm...."
Min Ha-yeon bit her lip to stifle her bursting laughter.
And then there was Han Yeo-reum, unable to contain his rage but also unable to open his mouth.
Luckily, he didn't seem to notice Min Ha-yeon's laughter.
His gaze was fixed solely on me.
Unable to vent his fury, he glared at me like he was about to shoot lasers from his eyes.
'Yeah, I'd be pissed too. So, what should I make this furious guy do first~.'
I didn't catch all of Armonia's words.
"Huh!?"
Because suddenly, Han Yeo-reum grabbed my wrist and yanked me foward.
Having pulled me along, Han Yeo-reum....
"Hey! Han Yeoreum!"
Placed his hand on the crystal orb right beside him.
"Han Yeoreum! What the hell are you doing!?"
"..."
Min Ha-yeon could finally speak once the blinding solar light cleared from her vision.
She'd noticed Han Yeo-reum's sudden action and tried to stop him.
Min Ha-yeon, trying to prevent Han Yeo-reum from dragging Seong Su-ho into the boss battle together, accidentally touched the crystal orb herself and ended up entering the boss battle as well.
This place looked similar to the boss battle venue they'd entered before. A familiar spot.
But there was a fatal problem.
'This is bad.... I can't see anything. This is really dangerous.'
The boss battle venue, this forest, was filled with thick darkness just like Zephyrum Village.
She yelled at Han Yeo-reum again.
"Han Yeo-reum! What the hell are you doing! Are you insane!?"
"..."
But Han Ye0-oreum beyond the darkness said not a word.
The moment Min Ha-yeon wondered why, Seong Su-ho let out an "oh" and spoke.
"Ah.... He's been obediently keeping his mouth shut like I ordered. You can open it now."
"Puhah! Min Ha-yeon!! Why are you here too!"
"Haa... My god..."
Min Ha-yeon wanted to grab Han Yeo-reum by the collar and slap him right then.
She immediately understood why he'd pulled this stunt.
'He was gonna kill himself anyway, so he figured he'd get revenge on Su-ho first. Rotten bastard....'
He wasn't the type to obediently follow Seong Su-ho's orders in that state.
He must have chosen quick death and regression instead...
Min Ha-yeon quickly pulled out a potion from her inventory and drank it.
It was an anti-magic potion.
'The anti-magic potion is definitely meant for this place. But visibility...'
Even Min Ha-yeon, who had decent eyesight, could only barely make out Han Yeo-reum and Seong Su-ho's positions, she couldn't see their expressions.
She judged that if combat broke out here, they'd be wiped out for sure.
'First things first, Han Yeo-reum. If that guy just dies quick...'
Min Ha-yeon had no desire to feel guilt over killing someone who would respawn anyway.
And Han Yeo-reum was the culprit here...
With the boss spawn imminent, clueless Seong Su-ho spoke up.
"No idea what's gonna happen, so let's all group up."
"Hmph, you dumb fuck... Get ready to die."
"Haha... Speak nicely for now."
"Shit..."
Watching that, Min Ha-yeon smiled but began to worry.
'No.... Su-ho has no idea what monster might come out here. We need to run, fast!'
Right on cue, Seong Su-ho gave Han Yeo-reum a weary smile and said,
"You're just in the way, so scram. We'll handle it. Noblesse oblige, right?"
"Wh-what!? My body's moving on its own!!"
"Pfft..."
Han Yeo-reum obeyed Seong Su-ho's command perfectly.
He suddenly bolted off into the distance out of nowhere.
Min Ha-yeon couldn't help but burst into laughter despite the danger.
'Whew... Han Yeo-reum's gone for now. We need to run too. Time's running out.'
Min Ha-yeon rushed to Seong Su-ho and urgently spoke.
"Su-ho, let's run now. Something's definitely coming."
"Ah... Yeah... Okay."
"Ugh..."
In her panic, Min Ha-yeon slipped back into the casual way she'd spoken to him before regressing.
She worried Shock Bees might appear while pondering deeply.
'...Should I just tell him outright?'
She thought spilling everything about this looping situation and tackling it together might be best.
But it wasn't feasible right now.
"Soon..."
"Hm?"
Vroooom!
A sudden helicopter-like roar from above kicked up a massive sandstorm as something began descending.
Min Ha-yeon confirmed the number of Shock Bees by their silhouettes in the moonlight.
'Three.... Got the number confirmed. Let's go!'
Min Ha-yeon grabbed Seong Su-ho's arm and pulled him along.
"Let's get out of here first! Talk later!"
"Ah! Yeah!"
Min Ha-yeon grabbed Seong Su-ho's arm and ran hard.
Before long, the safe zone came into view.
'Ah! Night has its perks after all.'
In this darkness, she spotted the brightly glowing safe zone from afar.
What was faint during the day shone vibrantly at night, guiding the way.
A quick scan showed all safe zone locations at a glance.
"Let's head there first!"
"Okay."
Min Ha-yeon and Seong Su-ho safely reached the safe zone.
The moment they entered, three Shock Bees slammed into it, whipping up a huge sandstorm.
And Min Ha-yeon's channel was in chaos.
Min Ha-yeon ignored the chat and looked at Seong Su-ho.
The blue glow from the safe zone let her see his expression clearly.
Seong Su-ho seemed to be checking the chat too.
After a while, he looked around and checked the safe zone timer.
There was no fear or confusion on his face.
'...Would you believe that's how someone acts their first time here?'
Even Min Ha-yeon, on her second time, couldn't shake the rising fear inside her.
Even knowing she'd return if Han Yeo-reum died, ignoring the shadows of Death was impossible.
Yet Seong Su-ho calmly assessed the surroundings.
"From what the folks watching my channel say, the goal is to survive 3 hours by running. This is a 30-minute safe zone. And..."
"..."
Seong Su-ho calmly explained the situation to Min Ha-yeon.
Watching him, Min Ha-yeon made up her mind.
'I have to tell him...'
Min Ha-yeon cut him off and spoke.
"I have something to say..."
"...?"
Min Ha-yeon hugged Seong S-uho.
"Whoa!"
As Seong Su-ho jolted in surprise, Min Ha-yeon's chat ignited.
To ensure the channel wouldn't pick it up, Min Ha-yeon whispered softly into Seong Su-ho's ear.
"Um... This is my second time here."
"...?"
..
..
'Good. Was worried, but they can't hear whispers after all.'
Min Ha-yeon figured it wouldn't matter if they heard, but she didn't want to reveal the regression part.
She whispered everything to Seong Su-ho: she didn't know the exact cause, but her regressions were tied to Han Yeo-reum, this was her third loop, and their relationship.
After hearing Min Ha-yeon's full story, Seong Su-ho closed his eyes quietly, deep in thought.
"..."
Min Ha-yeon watched him, starting to worry a little.
'What if he thinks I'm crazy?'
Even she, having experienced regression, would have scoffed and disbelieved if someone else claimed it.
It was that absurd.
But Min Ha-yeon didn't want to suffer alone anymore.
'If Su-ho doesn't believe me and thinks it's weird, I just won't tell him next time...'
Min Ha-yeon decided to cling to a sliver of hope with Seong Su-ho.
'But if he believes me and we can rely on each other, we can keep talking and get through this together. Please...'
Min Ha-yeon squeezed her eyes shut and prayed.
As she prayed, Seong Su-ho finished thinking and approached her.
Min Ha-yeon looked up at him with pleading eyes.
"I... I don't expect you to believe everything I said. But... Eek!"
Seong Su-ho hugged her and said,
"I've thought it was weird from the start. And..."
"..."
"Thank you for coming back to my side again."
"Uuu... Hic... Sob..."
Min Ha-yeon couldn't contain her relief at his words and began to cry.
And the chat continued.