How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 281
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How to Live Immortally Episode 281
281 I will listen to you since you beg me so much.
A measure taken from the standpoint of an absolute ruler.
When Ryoichi came forward and seemed to say a few words, Hoya’s expression naturally became serious.
“That’s right. Well, it seems harsh to punish them together when they haven’t even caused an accident yet.”
Whether it’s because he’s thin-skinned or because he has no prejudice, he keeps his mouth shut. An appearance without a backbone is bound to undermine one’s authority, but Hoya didn’t hesitate.
Because of this, it was easy to infer what he was pursuing.
‘Sili.’
It was obvious what Ryoichi had said. He must have advised that it would be extremely dangerous to mess with the illegitimate child of the Baekdu owner family.
“I will show you my mercy, so just get out of here. I don’t want to see any more variables that will mess with my head.”
“no…….”
The moment he started to spiral, thinking that he would at least teach her a lesson, Alice came up to him and grabbed his wrist.
“That’s right, Mr. Gaon, it doesn’t matter. He’s just a guest I invited.”
Then he shakes his head softly. Is it to tell him not to make a fuss? There is nothing more shameful than getting involved when the person involved doesn’t want to, so he steps back.
Alice’s judgment was correct. The full force of the Miyauchi-gumi was now mobilized.
‘At best, it’s only about 40%.’
That was the number of people he could deal with alone without dying. It would be a significant blow to the Miyauchi-gumi, but it would still not reach Hoya, the current leader.
A wall of blood, piled high like a castle. They were equipped with high-quality weapons. Each weapon was close to a dedicated unit.
If we collide, we will have to suffer considerable losses.
In fact, it was no different from revealing that he was the real Yang Hoo-ra and playing a game with the city government.
Everything I had built up over the years would disappear like the tide. There was no justification or reason on this side.
Above all, there was no sword to speak of.
‘Come to think of it… … .’
If Nobita had died, what would have happened to the twin swords he had commissioned? It would not have been possible to go into the mansion to check, and they might have been recovered as evidence.
It was then that Shinkoukai caught my eye.
A cooperative association of executives who are considered to be the most powerful within the Miyauchi-gumi.
Among them, there was a man who caught my eye. He didn’t flinch even among the big shots, and I had to say that his confident expression as he swaggered around was annoying.
Maybe it’s because I’m detached from the heightened atmosphere and cherish one thing.
‘Twin swords.’
The strange thing was that it looked like it had never been used before. That meant it was still unfamiliar to him.
A man, Shinkoukai, and a sword.
The moment an idea flashed through her mind, her eyes met the man’s.
You might be embarrassed by the sudden exchange of glances, but the man slightly but surely raised the corners of his mouth. It was a face that anyone could see was laughing.
Only then did Gaon realize that the man had stolen the twin swords, but Hoya spoke before him.
“Then, Shinkoukai will take charge of this matter and thoroughly investigate it. And in the meantime, Alice, you will be detained.”
The moment Yorunokai stepped forward to capture her, Alice forcefully pushed his hand away.
“I don’t want to be too kind. I can go on my own two feet.”
“Is there no room for reflection? The crimes are getting more and more serious. Let’s see how long you can keep your head up.”
Hoya, who thought it would be a loss to forcibly tarnish the face that represents the Miyauchi-gumi, did not press any further and disappeared, taking the Yorunokai with him.
“I’m sorry, Gaon.”
“You have nothing to be sorry about.”
“Let’s do that. Talking to a fixer hired as a suspect could lead to misunderstandings.”
Kaito, who suddenly intervened, stands behind Alice and urges her to walk faster. His actions convey his determination to block the source without allowing even the slightest change.
As expected, Kaito looks down at Gaon and warns him.
“If you don’t want to arouse suspicion, watch your actions. You too are a person of interest.”
“I’m sorry. You think I can turn this situation around on my own.”
“It would be a problem if you thought it was your full ability. I left it alone because I saw Alice’s face.”
Even if it was temporary, that was what it meant to strike. It was a rebellion on par with a revolution. It was a symbol of the enemy, so once it bit into something, it couldn’t be stopped. If it wasn’t overturned, it would only be defeated in return.
“Your origins are the same. Do not act rashly. We are also considering bloodshed.”
In this way, Shinkoukai, including Kaito, begins to escort Alice away.
Even though she was subjected to a false accusation that was almost far-fetched, she never lost her composure.
All Gaon could do was to keep his eyes on the distant figure.
At that moment, a man who had slipped into the back of the group approached. He showed off his twin swords as if nothing had happened and started talking vulgarly.
“You’re going to go around whining and get your name out there and then disappear? Oh, don’t listen to me so harshly. This is advice from a senior.”
Soon, the man who tapped my shoulder walks away.
“Well, who will be hooked?”
* * *
Not long after I entered the street, I felt a tingling sensation on the back of my head. This meant that there were people sent by Shinkoukai mixed in with the crowd.
I walk straight down the winding alley and shake off my stalker.
It felt like I was faced with a puzzle that couldn’t be solved, and my head was spinning, so I didn’t want to worry about useless elements.
Moreover, the pieces were also insufficient.
I had to find out if Ryoichi Murakami was a metahuman, and I also had to figure out how to get Alice out.
and-
‘Twin swords.’
I had to ask for a hydrogen.
“There’s a lot to do.”
A soliloquy that was like a lament. I didn’t say it to get anyone’s sympathy, but―
“I agree.”
The one who appeared out of nowhere confronts him. He is not a normal opponent, so he immediately takes out a folding knife and strikes him. However, just before his trajectory ends, Shinyoung disappears and reappears behind him.
“Hey, isn’t this dangerous?”
A young man with an impressive charm that is as unadorned as a wild flower. What is unique about him, who wears his hair in a ponytail, is that he does not have two words.
It is a trace of Yubitsume―
“Mr. Genji?”
He keeps his distance, feeling puzzled. He just read an ominous omen in the workshop.
Clearly, Kenji was within the scope of the mandala. However,
‘I couldn’t read it.’
It’s not a question of whether or not you’re affected by the senses. When Kenji really disappeared, you couldn’t perceive any elements. And then you didn’t even realize that he was right in front of you.
Since the ability originated from spiritual power, it transcended laws. The possibilities were infinite, and the principles could not be explained. Therefore, some were called miracles.
“If I go into hiding, will I be able to escape the thoughts of this world? That’s ridiculous. Now I should just call myself a ghost.”
Perhaps because he had survived a near-death experience, the power he had used when he escaped seemed to have become even stronger. At the time, all he could do was hide himself and hide his presence, but now he could completely erase his existence.
“Should I only do it with you, who doesn’t die even if I kill you?”
“If you want revenge, then hurry up and do it. I have a mountain of things to take care of other than you.”
“Is fighting the only thing on your mind? At least among people, it’s normal to resolve things through conversation. They say you can pay off a thousand nyang of debt with just one word. Are you just going to pile up debt?”
Kenji, leaning back against the wall, shakes his head. He never expected to be lectured by someone he had risked his life fighting for not long ago, so it was only natural that he felt discouraged.
“So what’s your business?”
“I heard an interesting story, and it was about you, Master. I came running just in case, but it seems I’m already too late.”
“Do you know anything?”
“I know, but I’m having trouble deciding. Should I deal with the guy who stabbed me in the chest, or should I look for a third party?”
“I’ll give you back what you said. I think you’re suspicious. Who knows, maybe you’ve made some kind of agreement with Shinkoukai and showed up to cause confusion.”
“Me and those guys? Ha, if you knew even a little bit about the circumstances, you would know that they and I could never get along.”
“Then prove it.”
“how?”
“Clarify the source of the information.”
It is said that Arisdo, who was active in the Miyauchi-gumi, failed to read the flow and was taken advantage of, but Kenji, who showed up a step later, foresaw the situation. How should we interpret this?
At least it was said that he was related.
A group that wants to harm Alice.
Kenji, who read Gaon’s expression full of doubt, opened his lips seriously.
“Are you on the Master’s side?”
“Yes, I made a contract with her. She looks like she can’t believe it, but I’ve already heard about the Insanity Project. That you were one of the Lonely Ones, and that you killed the Intruder and were excommunicated from the organization.”
“I see.”
If he had heard the truth about the Miyauchi-gumi directly from Alice, then at least a minimal level of trust had been established. Jang Go-han opened his mouth with difficulty.
“… … Paradise reports that the Master is a member of the Mars Defense Force.”
“Paradise?”
“It’s the name of a group of metahumans.”
“Have you been registered somewhere else in the meantime?”
“It wasn’t my intention. I was just picked up by the naughty butler.”
“?”
Anyway, I had to assume that there was a sect on the Miyauchi-gumi side that had something to do with that place called ‘Paradise’. A sect that was strong enough to have the power to kill Alice.
“No, wait a minute. Then why did Paradise intervene? From Miyauchi-gumi’s perspective, Miss Seventy being part of the Martian Defense Force would be considered treason.”
“They pointed to the Master as the culprit who killed the consultant. You may not know it, but the consultant was a respected great man in Paradise. He can’t be replaced by a noble sacrifice like other metahumans.”
“Huh. Really.”
Now I think I understand.
“Are you planning to retaliate? I don’t know about the entire Mars Defense Force, but I think you could retaliate against specific individuals.”
The Mars Defense Force’s own voluntary termination to cover up my own shortcomings led to this. In a way, you could say that Aris took the blame for Gaon’s sins.
“So who is the metahuman that is leading this situation?”
“I don’t know, I just overheard.”
“You were spying on the meeting of the elders in secret? That’s a sinister hobby. Paradise doesn’t know. They brought in wild dogs.”
“I didn’t want to do that either, but I got sick of the scheme. It smelled so rotten, I couldn’t pass it up.”
It was purely by chance that I became interested in the antics of the religious people who visited Paradise. It was unexpectedly the name Aris that came up, and that led me here.
“For now, since our goals seem to be aligned, I think we could form an alliance for a while.”
“Since you beg me so much, I will listen.”
“Where in my words is there any pleading?”
Gaon pretended to protest, but Kenji turned away without even listening.
“Follow me, there’s a safe house nearby that I prepared when I was a swordsman.”