Yujin actually turned around all the way to face them once more, as if it were some sort of button that triggered his attention to be compelled to want to find out about what Draken had just said. He did this as if it were some sort of button that triggered his attention. Yujin’s eyes suddenly dared to look only in Draken's direction before he eventually uttered, “What did you just say?” Draken asked Yujin, "Did I say something?" while flashing a sly grin in her direction. At the same time, he posed with his arms raised in a manner that suggested he was surrendering. Due to the fact that Yujin had already been drawn into whatever it was that Draken had been pointing out earlier, he was unable to simply disregard it and walk away from it any longer. As quickly as he could, Yujin made his way back up to the area close to Draken. Before Draken could even take any measures to protect himself from him, Yujin was already one step ahead of his assault on Draken. Draken was taken aback be
The rest of them apparently went to settle down their talk at the founder’s office. Even though the tension from earlier did, in the end, lessen for a while, that did not easily make Yujin feel at ease, especially considering that he was in the company of someone like Draken.He had the impression that this was not the kind of person he ought to have an easy time trusting. But Yujin was well aware that in order for him to carry out his plans, he was going to have to put that concern out of his mind and concentrate instead on the fact that he was going to need his people—Draken's stray dogs."I had the impression that all of you were thirsty. Walder, would you be so kind as to bring in something for us to drink?" After everyone had settled into their respective seats, Draken gave his order to Walder straight away.“Of course, boss.” The instant Draken said it, Walder shot back a reply before he made his exit from the office."It was not necessary for you to extend yourself to such a hi
"And why on earth would I want to work for you in the first place?" After screaming in front of Draken's face, Yujin was able to force his way out of the tight pressure that Draken had been inflicting on him.Draken continued to attempt to put pressure on him, but Yujin had become more aggressive than Draken had anticipated, and as a result, Yujin was able to free himself after successfully pushing Draken by punching him in the jaw. There was a blood stain that began to ooze from Yujin's fist and yet he instantly ignored it. Meanwhile, Draken was also adjusting his balance after Yujin had successfully hit him directly on his jaw.Draken was still stroking the spot where Yujin's fist had landed, an attempt to soothe the pain. It was such a severe blow that Draken briefly worried his jaw was dislocated. And as soon as he was able to adjust to the pain, Draken immediately told Yujin, “Now that one was a hell punch!” His line was then followed by terrifying laughter.“I am not liking the
"Yes, you did hear that correctly, kid." Draken said this while making an effort to put more emphasis on the fact that Aera was involved in the situation. And then Mando also butted into the conversation to add, “That chick has something to do with what went down with you earlier that night, kid. Don't you find it odd that the assassins did not manage to take her life? Because it was calculated very carefully to make you believe she needed your aid.”Draken and Mando had been providing Yujin with a lot of information, and Yujin was still attempting to take it all in. He couldn’t accept that Aera would actually be part of it, although back in the present time he used to be in, Aera had already been with Takeru, and yet, it was never part of their plan to kill him if not because Yujin was able to absorb the thirteenth S-class monter’s orb.The way in which Draken and Mando explained it to Yujin, on the other hand, made it sound as though Aera had been hunting for Yujin for a very long
Yujin fled the headquarters of the stray dog as soon as he was informed of the potential danger that he would face when he continued on his path beyond the borders of the colony. He was aware of the possibility that he would be ambushed. But despite all of these things, he was still incapable of comprehending the fact that even Aera was involved in all of this."Hey, maboy, hold on a second!" While attempting to catch up to Yujin on foot, Mando called out from behind.Yujin had left him with Draken in the founder’s office. However, it seems that he went out to follow Yujin in the end. "Maboy, what the heck is the matter with you all of a sudden?" Mando reached out quickly to grab Yujin by the shoulder and haul him back. Yujin's expression surprised even Mando to the point of astonishment. There was an air about Yujin that suggested he had exhausted all avenues of mercy. "Listen, Maboy, whatever Draken may have shared with you was still bound by a confidentiality agreement. I am sur
Before Yujin could even ask what was going on and why Mando called up like that as if there was something wrong that would mean Yujin's death, the phone call was abruptly ended before Yujin could even ask those questions.Before Yujin could even begin to figure out what was going on, he found that he was becoming so exhausted that he preferred to go out and get something to drink.However, just as he was about to leave the intensive care unit room, he discovered to his shock that the two security guards, who had been stationed outside to keep watch, had already been incapacitated by an unforeseen attack.“What the hell just happened here?” Yujin questioned himself, despite the fact that there was absolutely no point in doing so given that he would not be able to know the answer to that question no matter what.Yujin then moved his index to each of the securities' neck pulses and discovered that they had only been knocked unconscious; it seems as though they were still alive. He conclu
Left ultimately under the impression of never wanting to believe what he had just heard, Yujin was harshly struck with the truth presented right before his face. Yujin found himself blending in with the crowd in the building's lobby, where a large number of unrelated people enter and exit the medical facility on a regular basis. This caused him to feel as though he had never existed. He was still in the state of disbelief that Aera was indeed connected to those assassins who had gone down and attempted to kill him that night. They went down there that night in an attempt to put an end to his life.And just like now, the same assassins returned to take down the security that was stationed outside of Aera's room. Although they weren’t after Yujin’s life this time, it was actually because they were after helping Aera escape. Even the nurse who had such an incredible theory had it all figured out when Yujin chose to remain oblivious to the fact that.He secretly harbored the desire tha
Yujin was convinced that he had heard that voice before due to the fact that it sounded so familiar. The thought then occurred to him that he had previously come across that recognizable voice. And at that precise moment when Yujin turned around, he was confronted with the reality that his intuition had been correct.It turned out to be the tanned security guard from earlier. Yujin was coerced into submitting himself by raising his hands in a sign of surrender above his head. It appears that Yujin can correctly recall that the name of this security guard is Sarmiento.“Ahhh, if it isn’t Sarmiento, right?” When Yujin spoke to Sarmiento, he did so with a great deal of sarcasm in his voice.On the other hand, Sarmiento was not in the least bit pleased about it because he was aware that Yujin's manner of talking to him still sounded arrogant."Even though you are in such a precarious situation, you still manage to maintain that cocky attitude, don't you?" Sarmiento replied. After he had
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