It was as if Yujin's entire body had become rigid and was standing there like a block of ice. It came as a surprise to him that Camilla would be the source of such information. If it turned out that she was his wife, then Yujin was at a loss to understand why she would be so brazen as to talk about it as if it were some kind of inside joke for her. Was she not the least bit frightened by the fact that she was so close to passing away in his hands just a moment ago?After some time had passed, he heard Camilla laughing wickedly at him once more. The fact that she was laughing so loudly that it was hoarse only served to increase his animosity toward her. Despite how grating Camilla sounded to Yujin, he made an effort to maintain his composure.However, he was finally at the point where he could no longer take it. Yujin's irritation with her has resounded once more due to her habit of acting out whenever he tries to get serious. She seemed to be taking him for a complete fool.Even at t
As Yujin and Mando celebrate their victory at the Itum tavern, there is a loud crashing sound made by the glasses of the mugs that are raised above their heads. The pair had returned to their customary perch on the edge of the room, behind the counter, where they are able to enjoy a modicum of seclusion from the other customers inside."I see that both of you have made it back. Here, have some milkfish that's been seared to perfection." As Irona, the waitress, positioned the platter in the middle of the table, she took the opportunity to greet the patrons. Since the food had not cooled down a bit, the temperature was still searing, and the smoke was so thick that Yujin had to move his face slightly away from it.“We didn’t order this, sweetcake.” Mando teased. “It’s in the house. Besides, I see that the two of you returned looking victorious, so I don't think a little treat would be too much of a burden on either of you.” she said, flashing Mando a seductive grin as she lightly brush
“Woah!” When Mando saw the brilliant energy orb resting on Yujin's palm, he reflexively covered his eyes to protect himself from its splendor. He made an effort to readjust his vision so that he could see what Yujin was up to at that very moment.He was dumbfounded in addition to being stunned by what he had just witnessed. Mando could not believe that he was actually witnessing Yujin manipulate an unrealistic phenomenon in which an energy orb was too easy for him to formulate as if it were a part of himself.After a while, Yujin then immediately dispersed the orb from his palm enough to allow Mando to fully see him without having to restrict his visions. This allowed Mando to see everything that was going on around him.Almost instantly, Mando approached Yujin f
A little later that evening, Yujin was in his hotel room tallying up the amount of gold he still had stored away in his vault. Even if he decided to just leave the colony, he would still have more than enough money to support himself. Since he was finally able to succeed in regaining his powers, he has been considering this option ever since then. Out in the open, he said abruptly, "Hey system, do you hear me?" A digital holographic display materialized in front of Yujin's face, illuminating the majority of the statistical digits that involved Yujin. ‘What is it that you need, young master?’ Yujin's call was promptly answered by a female computer-generated artificial intelligence voice. "Would you be able to shed some information on the world that exists beyond these borders for me?" Yujin's tolerance was finally exhausted after some time had passed. He had been like this with the system, and yet it couldn’t provide him with any
At this point, Yujin was in a difficult position because he needed to decide whether he should make a move that would only put his neck in danger of being slashed by Aera's blade, or whether he should just let the situation continue so that Aera could completely cut through his neck. In the end, it wouldn't matter how things turned out because he would still die in any of the options he was thinking. Before Aera could take his life, Yujin ought to have already devised a way out of the predicament he is in, regardless of whether or not it would be a crucial plan to get out of it. “Why are you doing this, Aera?” Yujin inquired about it right away. Since Aera was also choking him, he even had difficulty with the way he spoke. He found this particularly difficult to overcome given the way that he could not even think of a way to free himself.Yujin found it amusing that despite Aera's seemingly frail appearance, she actually gave off an impression of being quite tough. She was actu
Yujin immediately ducked out of his reflexes. And true to how Aera had warned him, there were sharp blades that went past above him. Had he even not lied down, he would have been swiftly pierced through by those blades. After witnessing that, Yujin immediately carried Aera and swiftly dashed off to take cover beyond a large waste bin. It was large enough to cover them up but too stinky that the two of them nearly puked. Although they don’t really have much of a choice either.At this point, it would be a better option to endure the rotten foul smell coming from whatever was left inside the waste bin rather than to not be able to smell anything anymore because they were already dead.“Do you know who these people are?” Yujin immediately asked Aera.Aera, on the other hand, was still surprised upon Yujin’s gesture of actually carrying her with him as he escaped. She didn’t know why would Yujin even save her after how she attempted to actually carry out her desire to kill him from the
“What the heck did you just say?” Aera let out a faint cry. She had a hard time believing that Yujin would actually say that in front of her. She found it hard to accept it either.“What’s wrong about it? Isn’t it thatt the you fervently desired for me to instruct my system to provide us with protection?""Yes, but the way you mentioned it, it was as if our lives were in danger and that we would end up in a situation where we were about to play games with death, which is not something I had anticipated," she said. After some time, Yujin eventually responded, "No one could really anticipate their own deaths, right?”“So are you saying we’ll really have to do this no matter what?”“Don’t you want to get out of here?” "Why would you ask such an idiotic question?" Yujin said this as he couldn't believe what Aera could possibly be thinking at the moment when she just said that. He claimed he was at a loss to comprehend Aera's state of mind. In the end, he was forced to pull himself tog
The sight of Aera behaving in such a manner caused Yujin's hands to shake as he watched. He was not keen on the idea of her passing away in such a manner; in point of fact, he did not want her to pass away at all.Aera had already lost a significant amount of blood, and Yujin could not just stand by and watch her pass away like that. Yujin concentrated on keeping his composure throughout the ordeal. In this condition, he could not allow himself to be vulnerable to defeat. Because if that were to take place, he would eventually be unable to keep the equilibrium of the life energy within him.Their ability to conceal themselves would be compromised, and the fact that their adversaries would eventually find them would create an even more difficult situation for them to deal with. As soon as Yujin realized what was going on, he sped up their escape away from the location while he was still able to direct the majority of his life energy into the camouflage that concealed both of them.“Ope
Yujin surged forward, his body propelled by a surge of adrenaline, as he unleashed a flurry of strikes with his energy sword, each blow resonating with fierce determination. The beast, a formidable adversary, stood its ground, its monstrous form looming before him. The clash of steel against scales reverberated through the air, a symphony of violence and defiance. Yujin's heart pounded in his chest, his every movement a testament to his unwavering resolve. In this battle of wills and strength, he refused to yield. The monstrous creature evaded with uncanny agility, a testament to its formidable prowess. Undeterred, Yujin's resolve burned fiercely as he brandished his energy sword, poised to cleave through the beast's sinew and bone.Yujin's grip tightened around the energy sword, its blade shimmering with an iridescent fury that seemed to mirror the tumultuous emotions coursing through him. The energy orb shimmered with an intensity that surpassed its previous radiance, mirroring t
The final words that Yujin uttered were barely audible before he fell into an eerie silence. It seemed as if the very air itself was holding its breath in expectation as the weight of the unspoken words hung heavy in the air. It was a steady rhythm of terror and disbelief that pounded in his chest as his heart raced. An oppressive haze of pressure pressed down on him as the weight of the terrible fate that had befallen his fellow students and even the faculty staff of the entire establishment pressed upon him like a weight. He was in a state of great shock because the gravity of the situation was so much greater than he had anticipated. The foul odor of death permeated the atmosphere, serving as a gloomy reminder of the bloodbath that had just taken place. It was a spooky sight to see dead bodies lying around the ground in such a disorganized manner. It was a massacre, the likes of which are only mentioned in the most sinister of stories in hushed tones. The beast, a hideous creatu
[INSIDE YUJIN’S THOUGHTS]Yujin stirred from his slumber as the scent of aged timber wafted through the air, teasing his senses and coaxing him back to consciousness. In the very instant Yujin's eyes fluttered open, he found himself once more within the confines of the classroom, nestled within the hallowed halls of the thirteenth colony's esteemed educational institute. To his astonishment, a sense of desolation greeted him as he stepped into the room. Not a soul could be found, not a whisper of life. The emptiness hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over his expectations.His mind wandered, contemplating the whereabouts of the other students in this moment. Yujin was left perplexed and bewildered, wondering where on earth the other students could have possibly disappeared to at this juncture. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Yujin promptly rose from their seat and cast his gaze out through the window. In the ordinary course of events, his eyes would swiftly alight upon a mo
Aera stood there, her heart pounding in her chest, unable to fathom the words that had just escaped Doctor Karin's lips. The air around her seemed to still, as if time itself had frozen in that very moment. How could this be? How could reality twist and contort in such a way? Aera's mind raced, desperately searching for a logical explanation, but finding none. The world she thought she knew was slipping away, replaced by a surreal landscape of uncertainty and disbelief. Anticipation coursed through her veins as she yearned for the moment when Doctor Karin would, perhaps, alter her stance and align herself with her fervent desire to fix the broken pillar. Doctor Karin's inquiry ignited a flicker of hope within Aera. "Yes," Aera murmured, her voice barely audible. “Yes, it is," she added, her voice tinged with a hint of hope. The words hung in the air, a delicate thread connecting them in a moment of shared understanding. Aera's response was swift, her gaze fixing upon Doctor Karin a
The worn wooden door groaned in protest as it swung open, granting passage to Aera. She stepped into the dimly lit room, her presence casting a shadow across the worn floorboards. Doctor Karin awaited her arrival. As Aera stepped into the room, a sense of déjà vu washed over her. There, in the same spot as before, sat Doctor Karin, engrossed in a stack of books generously supplied by the stray dog headquarters.Aera pondered, her mind swirling with the possibility that it was Draken who had proposed the notion of stowing away those books within the confines of Doctor Karin's chamber. The suggestion was undeniably astute, for within the confines of that room, where Doctor Karin languished in detention, she managed to carve out precious moments to peruse those written works on a daily basis.Aera stood there, her eyes fixed on Doctor Karin, a mixture of displeasure evident on her face."It's you again," Doctor Karin, however, said, her voice tinged with a disappointment at the presenc
The question hung in the air, heavy with uncertainty. The dilemma had gnawed at their resolve.“So does this mean that no matter how fervently we endeavored to aid Yujn in reclaiming his consciousness, and restoring him to his former self, it would all be in vain? Would he inevitably succumb to his monstrous nature once more?” Robalt asked.The room fell silent, the weight of their shared apprehension palpable. Each person present grappled with their own doubts, and confusion. They had witnessed the transformation firsthand, the terrifying metamorphosis that had rendered Yujn unrecognizable. It had been a harrowing sight, one that had left an indelible mark on their minds, most especially Robalt. Yet, despite the odds stacked against them, they had refused to give up. They had rallied together, pooling their knowledge, their resources, their unwavering determination. They had delved into the depths of their understanding, seeking any glimmer of hope, any shred of insight that could
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the bustling city streets. People hurried along, their footsteps echoing against the concrete ground.The morning sun cast a soft glow through the curtains, gently rousing Aera from her slumber. As she blinked away the remnants of her dreams, a vivid image lingered in her mind. Yujin, his eyes filled with an unspoken plea, had reached out to her, urging her not to abandon him. With a newfound resolve coursing through her veins, Aera knew that she could no longer stand idly by. The time had come to confront the formidable obstacle that stood between her and Yujin's heart—his mother. Aera's determination burned like a flame within her, fueling her every thought and action. She would not allow herself to be deterred by the countless tales of Yujin's mother's unwavering disapproval. No, she would find a way to persuade her, to make her see the depth of her love for Yujin. The path ahead was treacherous, fraught with uncertain
Aera stared at him, her eyes wide with disbelief. The words before her seemed too good to be true, too fantastical to be real. Doubt gnawed at her, whispering in her ear, questioning the authenticity of what lay before her. She gazed at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. "Are you truly awake now?" she asked, her voice tinged with a hint of doubt. Aera's senses returned to her, and she mustered the courage to finally ask the question that had been lingering in her mind. Her cheeks were still tinged with a rosy hue, a telltale sign of the lingering embarrassment she felt. The memory of that impulsive kiss she had shared with Yujin played on a loop in her mind, causing her heart to flutter and her thoughts to scatter. How had she allowed herself to succumb to such a reflexive act? It was as if her body had acted independently, driven by an unseen force that she couldn't quite comprehend. The intensity of the moment had left her breathless, her senses heig
Aera was still processing the evaluation that Draken had provided her with earlier in the conversation. In the isolation chamber, she was the only other person there except Yujin.Her head was cluttered with unrelated ideas at the time, and almost all of them were related to Yujin. After considering all that Draken had shared with her, Aera couldn't help but feel a twinge of embarrassment when she realized that she had just recently begun to consider the possibility that Draken's explanation was accurate.It's possible that what Dr. Karin saw in Aera was the possibility of a love connection between her and Yujin. This possibility is what drives Aera to put her pride in danger in order to assist Yujin.Aera thought that this must be what Dr. Karin was thinking about her as a driving motive for assisting Yujin. After all, individuals who are in love are known to do the most unselfish things conceivable, and Aera believed that this must be what Dr. Karin was thinking about her.When Aera