Chapter 37: Reality (6)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 37: Reality (6)
I watched the battle between the Gay Bastard and Im Hwa-yeon from a distance.
It seemed like Im Hwa-yeon had the upper hand, unleashing a one-sided barrage of attacks, but they didn't seem to be doing any damage to the Gay Bastard.
Even as he took her hits, the bastard turned his gaze toward me.
"Slurp~ Just you wait, my delicious BOY!"
As he said that, his muscles swelled even further. He bent his knees and instantly leaped toward me.
"Shit!"
Seeing him move, I immediately raised my internal energy and took a defensive stance.
Thud!
His massive body landed right in front of me. My vision filled with his steel-like muscles, sparkling glitter, and a disgusting smile.
Pow!
I reacted the moment I saw his hand go up. I infused my fist with internal energy and struck him hard in the solar plexus.
How is he so damn hard?
The hardness I felt in my fist was beyond imagination. It was like punching solid steel.
The unexpected attack made him take a step back.
"Oh my~ Your fists are quite fierce, BOY! But that's not nearly enough to hurt me~"
His expression twisted back into a lewd grin.
Just then, I saw Im Hwa-yeon's flames ignite behind him again.
"Hey! Get out of the way!"
I heard Im Hwa-yeon's urgent shout. An even more intense flame erupted from her hand.
"Inferno Burst!"
With her cry, an explosive torrent of fire erupted. The surrounding temperature shot up in an instant as a wave of intense heat washed over us.
I quickly threw myself back to get clear. The flames pouring toward the bastard seethed like lava.
BOOM!
"Aish~ This pussy bitch is being such a nuisance, isn't she?"
The bastard walked out of the flames, his entire body burning.
"Now it's my turn!"
With his shout, his muscles bulged even more.
His attack was aimed squarely at Im Hwa-yeon. He was much faster than his massive frame suggested.
The problem was that Im Hwa-yeon looked completely exhausted from her last attack.
"Sparkling Twinkle Crush!!!!!!!"
His enormous body charged toward Im Hwa-yeon with explosive speed. She barely managed to pull herself together and try to stand, but her last attack had made it difficult for her to respond properly.
The Gay Bastard's body slam sent Im Hwa-yeon flying. He didn't stop, immediately following up with another attack.
"Sparkling Lunatic Lalabelle!!!"
The attack was just about to reach Im Hwa-yeon.
I didn't miss the opening. I aimed for his exposed flank and channeled my internal power into my fist.
Tongbeiquan. The fist art that the late Elder Gu had taught me. It was the only martial art I knew how to use.
The core of Tongbeiquan was simple. Power erupting from the back, concentrated into a single blow aimed at the enemy's vital point.
The energy in my body flowed from my spine and spread throughout my limbs. An explosive pressure gathered at the tip of my fist, ready to strike.
With the intent to kill him in one blow, I threw my punch without hesitation.
CRACK!
The air vibrated. My fist, loaded with internal energy, slammed into his side.
"Kkuooh!"
He let out a bizarre shriek and was thrown into a wall. The solid concrete cracked like a spiderweb.
I felt that one land.
It seemed the Tongbeiquan strike had definitely worked.
"Im Hwa-yeon! Are you okay?"
"Ugh... I'm fine..."
Blood trickled from the corner of Im Hwa-yeon's mouth, and her face was pale.
"Kekeke... That hurt... BOY!"
The bastard slowly got to his feet. There was a bruise on his side, but it didn't seem to be a decisive blow.
"I'm seriously mad now! I'll show you! My true form! Transform!"
His body began to sparkle. It was like a transformation scene from a magical girl anime. Pink glitter exploded and enveloped his body.
"Guardian of Love! Twinkle Super Diva, appears!"
With a disgusting pose, the Gay Bastard's appearance completely changed. His steel panties had turned into a sparkling dress, and his muscles were even bigger.
"Ugh..."
"Blegh..."
Im Hwa-yeon and I gagged at the same time. I wasn't kidding; I really felt like I was going to throw up.
A giant man in a pink dress was posing like a magical girl. As if that wasn't enough, he was even sprinkling glitter and winking.
"Look at this~ Are you two overwhelmed by my charm?"
"I'm seriously going to puke..." Im Hwa-yeon said, genuinely trying to hold back her nausea. Her face was filled with pure disgust.
I had absolutely no desire to fight this bastard. Fighting an A-rank criminal was one thing, but having to keep looking at this disgusting sight was a greater form of torture.
"Im Hwa-yeon, how many more attacks do you have left?"
"...None."
"What? What do you mean?"
"...That was my last one."
"Shit, and you call yourself an A-rank?"
"What? Shit? Did you just say 'shit' to me?"
"Agh, you useless premature bitch."
"Hey, you pig bastard!"
As Im Hwa-yeon and I bickered, the Gay Bastard glared at us with a jealous look in his eyes.
"My~ You two look so close, I'm getting jealous! May I join in~?"
He lifted one disgusting leg and spun around like a ballerina.
"Ugh..."
Another wave of nausea hit me. Im Hwa-yeon also grimaced and bit her lip.
This is the absolute worst...
Now I had to face a crazy perverted criminal alongside an Im Hwa-yeon who had used up all her powers. A gay, perverted criminal cosplaying as a magical girl, no less.
"I'll show you a special attack, just for you, BOY~ Accept my heart!"
He formed a heart shape with his hands. His muscles bulged even more, and the hem of his dress fluttered in the wind.
"Twinkle Love Shower!"
A blast of pink energy shot out in the shape of a heart.
"Fuck..."
I instinctively grabbed Im Hwa-yeon by the waist and threw myself to the side. The asphalt where the attack had passed melted away.
"Ugh..."
"Hey, isn't there anything you can do?"
"No. And on top of that, that Gay Bastard is a user with multiple abilities. So just run until backup arrives."
"Aww~ You can't run away! Let's share an eternal love together, BOY!"
Even as that disgusting voice approached, I tried to think of a way out.
I can't fight him in my current state.
I checked how much internal energy I had left. The recoil from using Tongbeiquan was still there, but I could probably use it a few more times. Not that I thought I could win even if I did.
"Twinkle Love Chaser~!"
The bastard took another attack stance. This time, all the glitter on his body gathered to form a heart-shaped missile that flew toward us.
"Hey, Im Hwa-yeon."
"What..."
"Hold on tight."
"Huh?"
I grabbed her by the waist again. I channeled internal energy into my legs, preparing to jump.
"BOY! Accept my love~!"
Just as his attack was about to hit, I pushed off the ground with Im Hwa-yeon in my arms. My energy-enhanced legs carried me up a wall.
BOOM!
His attack slammed into the spot where we had just been. The asphalt melted into a pink puddle.
"Aww~ You're not supposed to run away!"
I heard his disgusting voice, but I kicked off the wall, leaped over him, and ran. Im Hwa-yeon clung tightly to my neck, following without a word.
First, let's get out of here.
Running away seemed like a better option than fighting him right now.
"BOY! Don't run away~"
I need to get out of that psycho's line of sight...
His disgusting voice kept echoing from behind. I was faster than he was, though.
After running all over the city, I barely managed to escape the Gay Bastard.
I kept running through narrow alleyways, still carrying Im Hwa-yeon. And then—
BAM!
"Ugh."
"Kyaa!"
Suddenly, we were blocked by something like a transparent wall. It was as if an invisible barrier had stopped us in our tracks.
What is this now?
I punched the transparent wall, but it was solid. Even when I infused my fist with internal energy, it didn't budge. A smooth, transparent wall was blocking our path.
"This is... like a barrier."
Im Hwa-yeon said, touching the transparent wall with her palm.
"Don't tell me that Gay Bastard did this?"
"I don't think so. I think it was another criminal from Twilight's Fang, the group he belongs to."
Im Hwa-yeon's face was grim as she spoke.
I channeled my internal energy again and hit the wall, but there was still no reaction.
"Haa... For now, let's rest here for a bit."
I set Im Hwa-yeon down in the narrow alley. After I let her go, she carefully sat down across from me, leaning against the wall.
I needed to catch my breath too, having used up a lot of my internal energy. I sat down, leaning my back against the opposite wall.
The narrow alley was flanked by tall buildings, making it feel like we were caught in a trap. An invisible barrier blocked the way forward, and for all we knew, the Gay Bastard could be right behind us.
Should I go back to the Daoist Yin-Yang Manual?
"Hey... thanks for helping me earlier..."
Im Hwa-yeon said in a small voice, her face blushing. Seeing her like this, she actually looked kind of cute.
"What was that? Your voice was too quiet, I couldn't hear you."
I pretended not to hear her, teasing her a little.
"...Shut up! You pig bastard!"
Im Hwa-yeon snapped, shouting. But her ears were still red.
"Be quiet. The Gay Bastard might hear you."
She shut her mouth at my words. She was still blushing as she avoided my gaze.
"Im Hwa-yeon. You're an A-rank ability user. Why are you so weak?"
"...Shut up."
Im Hwa-yeon turned her head away. The tips of her ears were bright red.
"Well... I only became an A-rank a little while ago. Besides... my energy efficiency is bad... I was born with a natural lack of Aether to fuel my abilities..."
Im Hwa-yeon avoided my gaze, looking embarrassed. It was a surprisingly honest confession, a stark contrast to her usual arrogant demeanor.
"So you're like a premature ejaculator, just shoot your load a few times and you're done?"
"Hey, you want to get burned for the first time in a while?"
Im Hwa-yeon flared up. A small flame flickered in her hand, but it quickly died out. It seemed she had used up all her power and couldn't manage a proper attack.
"So you are a premature ejaculator."
"Hmph! This much is... ugh."
Before she could finish her sentence, she staggered. It seemed trying to force her powers had made her condition worse.
"Careful."
I grabbed her shoulder to support her. Im Hwa-yeon's face turned an even deeper shade of red.
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