How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 337
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How to Live Immortally Episode 337
337 You’re a lighter talker than I thought
He tried to cut it in one go and run towards the rag-ridden man, but what the heck, even with the rookie in front of him, not a single strand of the lion’s mane was cut in two.
The elasticity felt is also extraordinary―
“It’s not just the bell that has changed, it’s this.”
Indeed, he was a colleague of a man who could somehow inflict damage on anyone he saw. It couldn’t be that his only talent was to transform into a lion.
No matter how agile you are, if you raise your head in the midst of everyday life where firearms are omnipresent, you will just be hunted.
Groan!
He thrusts his sword into the lion’s jaws as it burrows into his bosom, aiming for the nape of his neck, but the creature stops him with its fangs as if it were nothing.
And it doesn’t stop there, it just crushes you with its massive weight.
A strength beyond imagination, so much so that the muscles are clearly visible beyond the skin.
Gaon took out his night goggles and stabbed them into the lion’s eyes. Taking advantage of the moment when the animal flinched, he kicked it fiercely in the stomach.
thud!
A check to widen the distance.
But the pattern that followed was strange.
The guy who shows a tough side in the white night reacts sensitively to the reflexive kick. He coughs a few times as if he actually got hit.
Dual swords and legs.
What is the difference?
‘Objects and naked bodies. Really?’
Just as martial arts can manipulate reason, supernatural powers can also manipulate thoughts. The idea that they can influence the laws of all things is simply irrational.
Because logic and common sense have been reduced to useless arguments.
It is a lowly thing to ponder about causes and principles.
What was required was an eye that could see straight into the essence.
In that respect, it was necessary to avoid being immersed in the lion’s appearance. What was important was the ideology that he governed.
‘It must be something primitive or close to wild.’
Either way, it was certain that it represented unspoiled nature, untouched by human hands and opposed to the pioneering spirit.
Considering the utility of the additional derivative abilities that are added as the ability grows, it seems that the characteristic of rejecting civilization has been pushed to its limit.
So that no harm comes to objects invented by humans.
This is the part where you can see why the rag man trusts the lion.
Science and technology were not applicable in front of him.
That’s right―
“Is it the Nemean lion?”
An ancient divine beast in Greco-Roman mythology that is said to have been impervious to human weapons.
A lion who had been given ordinary abilities but had to constantly hone them to eventually reach that realm was like a disaster that should not have happened in the 24th century.
Humanity that uses tools will be defeated in every battle.
However, regardless of time and place, there are those who go against the flow of the times.
“So you’re saying that bare hands will do?”
Gaon, who had received the white night, ran towards the lion.
The previous fight revealed that the guy’s athletic ability was extraordinary. As expected, even though he was running while leaning against a wall, it was no different than running on a plain.
Of course, it is on a different level from existing animals. Its appearance, which even pierces through the sound barrier and runs, is comparable to a bullet, so it should be said to be a strange species that resembles a lion.
but-
No matter how fast he was, he couldn’t get in front of Gaon.
Growl?!
“A cheeky beast needs an education.”
He clings tightly to the reins of his mane. His posture is imperfect because of the long, wild run, but he is not restricted.
[Cheonrijongju Secret Book of Good Luck Flowing Water]
[Hyung’s Right Secret Secret Fight]
It simply gathers the flow of movement that occurs while shaking and produces a spectacle.
In an instant, a loud noise like the beating of a drum erupts and the lion falls, hissing.
The moment I was about to step on the air and turn, a sharp pain shot through my waist as if it was going to snap.
Most likely, it was the ragtag man who sensed the anomaly and assisted.
Since the nerve center is cut off, you will lose your balance and roll around unsightly―
‘I chose wrong.’
Although parts that can be observed from the outside, such as the Achilles tendon or the eyes, could be regenerated at any time, parts that could only be seen upon close inspection, such as the abdomen or spine, could be regenerated at any time.
phut!
He raises his legs high, pushing away the surrounding air as if he were flying. At the same time, he concentrates the spiral air currents at his toes.
The target is the falling lion.
[Giraffe’s ultimate secret, the unicorn]
The moment the guy is struck down, the abandoned building is split vertically in two.
Kookbang!
* * *
From the 8th floor above ground to the 2nd underground parking lot―
The chunk of meat that was thrown in without any reason wriggles.
The lion that had been roaring just a moment ago was nowhere to be found, perhaps because it had lost all its stamina and could no longer maintain its form. Only a helpless human was lying there.
“I didn’t intend to kill you, but I expected you to be beaten to death.”
“Coolook. You can’t see… … How?”
“Is that what you’re saying?”
Gaon had acquired synesthesia as a side effect of the mandala. In front of him, the boundaries of the five senses were virtually nonexistent. Moreover, his cultivation was not shallow enough to be concerned about the presence or absence of vision.
“Hyun, let’s negotiate. You know I don’t have a supervisor. We all just work as much as we’re paid. So, we’re in the same situation.”
“You were all about showing off, but now that you’re losing, you’re going to back down?”
Well, the beneficiary of the proxy war is Megacorp, not the fighters, so the judgment was not wrong. There is no point in resisting.
“So what are you trying to say?”
“Aren’t you curious about who hired us?”
The Mastop’s fighter is revealed to be the ghost of Matan, Shirley, so what’s left are Easyroad, MTI, and―
“It’s the Isabella Foundation.”
“You’re more open-mouthed than I thought.”
“It’s not heavier than life.”
“What if you’re actually on the other candidate’s side and you’re lying to confuse me?”
For a split second, the corners of the lion man’s eyes trembled and then stopped. It was a change that would not have been noticed if he had not been paying close attention because it was such a short time.
As expected, it didn’t seem to belong to the Isabella Foundation.
Thanks to this, the candidates have been reduced to two.
By the way―
“I didn’t know you were the type of person who kept your promises.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I was honest. You keep your promise too.”
“Then the proof… … .”
Gaon, who noticed the discomfort, touched his temple.
It was because I realized anew that the person in front of me was not a fighter.
“Now that I look at it, it was just a waste of time.”
From Gaon’s perspective, he had no choice but to listen to Sa-Ja-Nam’s words, even if he didn’t want to. Regardless of the truth, the fact that he had to obtain information had not changed.
The lion man must have been talking nonsense because he was aiming for that point.
Yeah, he was loyal to the rags man, not to Megacorp.
“I owe that guy a debt. I can’t repay it even after I die.”
“Then I guess I should check now. Is it really true that I won’t be able to repay it even after I die?”
Even in front of Gaon, who had his fists clenched, Sa-Ja-Nam remained calm.
“I wish I could send you off without pain.”
“There is no such service for liars.”
* * *
Baekdu headquarters, chairman’s office.
In her bedroom, Snow White was welcoming an unexpected guest.
“The tea is so fragrant. I can see how knowledgeable Chairman Baekseol is about tea ceremony.”
“thank you.”
Although my skills have improved thanks to Im Sol’s nagging, it would be nothing more than a useless comment in this situation.
So Snow White accepted it honestly. No, she had no choice but to accept it.
There was a person in front of me who I couldn’t let my guard down.
‘Olivia Lee.’
Refined gestures without wasted movement.
Rimless glasses that exude an intellectual vibe.
Even though she was in her sixties, her ebony hair was one of her signature features. It also made her forget her age.
But all those external factors lost their luster in front of one business card.
Chairperson of the Isabella Foundation.
Considering the importance of artificial intelligence in modern society, it would not be surprising if its reputation were to rival that of city governments.
Moreover, she rose to the top despite her disadvantageous origins as a collateral branch of the Riga family.
The result was recognized as a result of achieving real benefits while balancing with numerous groups.
Therefore, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the external policy of the Isabella Foundation was divided into before and after Olivia became the chairperson.
A truly unique person.
This was the reason why Snow White allowed Olivia to visit.
If she’s someone who pursues pragmatism, at least she won’t talk nonsense.
As expected, Olivia, after exchanging a few words, subtly reveals her true feelings.
“I heard you chose your younger brother as your fighter. You must be worried. You never know when or where something unpleasant might happen.”
“Is this a threat? Or a warning?”
“I was being inconsiderate. I’m sorry, it might have sounded overbearing at times. But I wanted to let you know that you’re not the only one who’s worried about ‘him.’”
A tone of speech that makes you wonder if there is anyone in the Riga clan who knows Gaon.
It feels like his heart is being crushed by something uncomfortable, but he hides his feelings behind a decorated mask.
“So what are you trying to say?”
“What if there was a way for everyone to win this proxy war?”
My nerves are automatically on edge at the unexpected remark.
There may be some hidden plot.
“I’ll listen to it first.”
Olivia puts down her teacup and takes a deep breath. She leaves just enough space for the audience to focus.
“It’s not that difficult. I just want to suggest that we give the tokens to one person.”
“So, are you saying we should decide it ourselves?”
“Chairman Baekseol, you know that too, right? Proxy warfare is a fight with no winners.”
Even if he were to be elected as a director, the only thing that would remain in his future would be a grudge that would hang like a beak. Regardless of victory or defeat, he would suffer serious damage.
“The idea is to prevent that in advance.”
“Wouldn’t it only benefit the elected candidates?”
“So I would like to add an additional condition. The elected candidate will have to help the other four candidates in the next board election three years later.”
In vulgar terms, should we call it a sharing economy?
Olivia is saying, let’s become one faction and skip the proxy war.
If they pushed and pulled each other as she claimed, there was nothing wrong with it.
“It is an ideal picture. Should we say that he is indeed the negotiator who led the Isabella Foundation to its second heyday?”
“There are no brilliant ideas in this world. There are only ideas that are judged as impossible without being put into practice.”
“But, who are you going to elect as your representative?”
Even if an agreement was reached, it was inevitable that there would be unrest.
As a result―
“It’s not much different from the policy handed down by the board of directors.”
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