Chapter 6
Chapter 6
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 6
Chapter Title: Walking Natural Disaster
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Something told me I'd done something absolutely insane.
I'd just followed my instincts, and somehow summoned storm clouds and called down lightning.
What the hell is this?
It was utterly ridiculous. At this rate, wasn't I basically a walking natural disaster?
That mutant... he wasn't dead, was he?
I approached the Minotaur-type Mutant and placed my hand under his nose.
Thank goodness, he was still breathing.
His skin was charred black from the lightning, but I could see it regenerating bit by bit.
What insane durability. I checked his condition more closely, worried he might get up again, but he was definitely out cold. It would take a while for him to come to.
But what now... how do I handle this? I got that National Intelligence Service agent's contact last time. Should I call and ask them to clean it up?
Anyway, first things first—let's get rid of these storm clouds.
I swung my hand, and the clouds blanketing the sky vanished in an instant.
...It really felt like I'd become some kind of god.
I patted my head lightly. My hat must have blown off in the wind swirling around me when I summoned the lightning.
Looking around, I spotted it fallen in front of Lee Si-hyun.
With the situation more or less wrapped up, I picked up the hat from in front of her, dusted it off, and said,
"Situation's over, so you can head back now."
"Ah, yes, yes. Thank you."
"Well, I should get going too. My sibling's waiting."
"Um, I'd like to at least give you a reward..."
"What reward? It's fine."
"Still."
"I said it's fine. Didn't I tell you? This is about changing perceptions of mutants. If I take a reward, doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose?"
"Th-then, could I at least have your name?"
"Sure... Seo-hyun. Yoon Seo-hyun."
* * *
As he said his name, Seo-hyun vanished just like that. Like a mirage.
He'd probably dipped out right away to avoid drawing attention. Didn't want to become a spectacle, most likely.
That's all Si-hyun could figure.
Most of the people who'd been fleeing were staring back with eyes wide as saucers.
Watching the scene, Si-hyun felt like she was dreaming.
"Wow..."
What escaped her lips was pure awe.
The mutant looked straight out of a hero movie, and her eyes filled with emotion.
Sure, she'd nearly died, but whatever. She hadn't, so it was all good.
That's how she saw it.
"Will I ever see him again? Hold on. Yoon Seo-hyun...? That name rings a bell..."
She murmured with vague hope, unaware at the time.
That she'd meet Seo-hyun far sooner than she imagined.
* * *
Before calling my sibling, I pulled out my smartphone and dialed the National Intelligence Service agent.
"Yes. This is Choi Jeong-ho."
"Hi. Agent. Yoon Seo-hyun, mutant."
"Hello, Seo-hyun. What can I do for you? Things are a bit urgent, so I might not be able to talk long. My apologies."
"I took down a Minotaur-type Mutant. Guessing that's why you're busy?"
"...Pardon?"
"There's a cafe called Hanbit Cafe in front of the bustling street you reach by going straight from Korea University Station Exit 2. He'll be collapsed there."
"W-wait. You subdued him? The Minotaur-type Mutant?"
"Yeah. I've left the scene, but... he won't be moving for a bit. Took a direct lightning hit. He's definitely unconscious, so just go cuff him."
"Lightning? What do you mean lightning?"
"Uh, well... it's my ability."
"Huh. Got it. Heading there now."
The call ended, and soon my phone buzzed again. Choi Jeong-ho, as expected. He must've been closer than I thought.
"Confirmed. But why risk it on something so dangerous?"
"If mutants like that go wild, people will freak out at the sight of any mutant later. Streets won't feel safe to walk anymore... so I stepped in."
"Thanks for the help. You really saved the day."
"Um, by the way."
"Yes? Need something?"
"No, not that... When I tossed that guy, I kinda damaged the asphalt. They won't bill me for repairs, right?"
"Haha! Don't worry about it. Repairs? Nah, you'll get a reward instead. That guy's wanted."
"Oh."
"Give me your account number, and we'll deposit it there. He's caused a ton of incidents, so the bounty's substantial."
"Isn't there usually more procedure?"
"I'm in charge of mutant affairs, so I can skip most of it."
"Oh..."
"Anyway, thanks again. He was berserk; one wrong move and agents or civilians could've been seriously hurt. All thanks to you, incident closed safely."
"Ah, sure."
Jackpot.
See? Doing good really pays off.
We exchanged pleasantries, ended the call, then I rang my sibling.
"Done."
"Hey! You hurt!?"
"Nope. Turns out I'm way stronger than I thought."
"Huh... Got it."
"Where you at?"
"Waiting where we split."
"Be there soon. Worked up an appetite. Let's head home and eat something."
"...Fine, I'll order ahead."
"Sweet. Works for me."
My sibling sounded baffled... Nah, must be my imagination.
* * *
[Holy shit;; Saw some insane crap.]
Remember that Minotaur-type Mutant punk who went nuts and got caught before?
Dude broke out today and was smashing up the street near Korea University Station.
Then some woman shows up outta nowhere and flattens him in seconds;;
But that's not even the end.
Tough bastard gets up again, then boom—storm clouds roll in, lightning nails him dead-on.
Turned into a human roast in a flash wtf;;
Anyway, from afar she had what looked like horns, and the lightning started from there.
Remember that post from some community? That high elf faker who dumped rumors about dragon-type mutants?
Bet that wasn't bullshit;;
Pretty sure the woman who grilled the Minotaur is a dragon-type mutant.
-? Don't bullshit us
-No for real;; Tons of people saw it besides me. News should drop soon?
-Wow it's legit?
-Wtf lmao dragon-type mutants are real?
-No video? Pics at least ㅇㅇ
-You crazy? Minotaur rampaging and you're filming? Plus lights flickered out right after lightning;;
-Wow;;
-So she's hot?
-Couldn't tell from afar;; All black everything.
* * *
"...Didn't expect it to blow up like this."
"What's up."
Munching pizza with my sibling, scrolling my phone, and boom—breaking news about me.
Roughly: Minotaur-type Mutant wreaks havoc at Korea University Station, subdued by another mutant.
Said mutant artificially summoned lightning... something like that.
"Think I made the headlines?"
"What!?"
"Check it. Articles popping up."
"Wait. What's this? Artificially summoned lightning? For real!?"
"Yup. Can summon storm clouds too."
"Huh. What, you a god now?"
"Dragon perks, maybe? Told you—I'm the last mutant worldwide to fully awaken."
"Even so... Can't believe it."
"I know, right? Even I was like, what just happened."
"Makes you seem like a real mutant."
I got my sibling's reaction.
If roles reversed and they suddenly turned dragon and hurled lightning, I'd be shocked too.
But as long as I don't do anything weird, it'll be fine.
Dragon or not, ordinary guy Yoon Seo-hyun's instincts remained.
Family awkwardness would fade with time.
...Waking up lately, feels like my thinking's gotten bolder. Used to lose sleep over worries.
Sure, I'd rationalize it, but timid nature doesn't vanish.
With old mindset, I'd fret over mutant stares and prejudice but not act.
Yet here I was, charging at a Minotaur full of confidence. Gotta be the mutation.
Anyway... Mutation toughened body and mind alike.
Good thing's good.
* * *
Current time. 9 AM.
I snapped awake.
The officetel I shared with my sibling was ridiculously comfy.
Called it a bachelor pad for convenience, but it was full-on home.
...Parents must've splurged.
Makes sense, though.
Both of us? Ass-in-seat study machines.
Korea University? Top name in Korea. (Med/dental excluded, obviously.)
Anyway, nothing to do.
Job? Who hires a mutant?
Study? Basics down pat. Not faking junior year.
Classes? No sweat keeping up.
Thus... nothing for me.
Just killing time.
Scratched my belly, got up, rinsed rice. Sibling's sprawled out sleeping anyway, so I'll make breakfast.
About four servings—enough for dinner too—rinsed, pot on, eggs out.
Kimchi, eggs, bacon: luxury spread.
Post-meal, straight to shower.
Dragon body? Blessed—no wash needed for cleanliness, but habits die hard.
Drying hair sucks, but post-shower freshness? Worth it.
"Yawwn... You shower?"
"Yup. Breakfast ready—nuke it in the microwave."
"O... Thanks."
Finished up, dried hair, and sibling yawned out of the room.