This Villain is Soft - Chapter 48



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Episode 48

“Okay!”

Haon smiled broadly with pride.

After falling into this dimension and nearly three months later, after much trial and error, I have finally completed the framework of the dimensional gate.

Numerous machine parts were intertwined with mana to form the shape of a door.

It looked like a miniature Independence Gate, or the remains of a machine civilization from a science fiction movie.

‘If I could have focused solely on creating the dimensional gate, I could have done it much faster.’

Still, I didn’t feel any regrets.

It was an amazing speed for Haon, who was not even an expert in the multiverse, to create his first dimensional gate.

It was really fortunate that I didn’t need a tunnel since I was making it for one person.

‘Now we can move on to the next step.’

Haon calmed down his excited mind and quickly flipped through the data on the screen.

A large diamond the size of a fist filled the screen.

The diamond, cut into a triangular prism shape, was filled with explosive light and energy.

“Dimensional Prism.”

It was a key component for activating the dimensional gate.

This was an item that the terrorists used to intercept and use the remaining mana from other dimensions, and it was necessary to have this to open even the slightest passage to other dimensions.

‘I ended up here because the terrorists’ dimensional prism was connected to this dimension.’

First, we had to find a diamond large enough to make a prism.

After deciding to create a dimensional gate, I searched the penthouse thoroughly, but I couldn’t find a diamond that large.

It could be made by combining smaller diamonds, but there is a big difference in safety.

As this was a much more delicate and dangerous task than using residual mana from another dimension, I wanted to make it out of a large diamond if possible.

‘I have to build a turbine while looking for diamonds.’

Haon, who had made up his mind, asked Blue.

“Blue. Where can I see a lot of gems?”

[There is an old jewelry store in the central district.]

“Hmm. I wish they only sold gems, not the ones made into accessories.”

[There’s a jewel auction near the port this week. Can you tell me the exact date and location?]

Jewel Auction!

Haon’s eyes sparkled.

But as soon as Blue heard the auction date, his expression hardened and his eyes trembled.

“The date is already… … .”

Ha-on, who suddenly turned pale, pressed down on his heart that was beating anxiously.

* * *

A few days later.

“I beat up a hero, so get out.”

Joo-yeol pushed past the guards blocking him and entered the auction house.

The noisy room suddenly became quiet, and as he walked, people naturally moved out of the way to make way for him.

Joo-yeol clicked his tongue as he sat down in a quiet seat.

Judging by the hero’s reluctance to visit, it seemed like there was stolen goods mixed in with the auction items.

‘Why are you suddenly making a fuss about buying jewelry?’

Ha-on, who had been acting strangely for several days, suddenly contacted us and said he would be participating in a jewel auction and would not be able to come to An-ga.

If you think about it, it wasn’t sudden or out of the blue.

Because Eunhaon often collected fancy jewels from auction houses.

“… … .”

Joo-yeol suddenly became anxious.

Just like the way he was fighting villains around the old town a while ago, and the way he even went to the auction house to buy jewels.

Could it be that my memories are slowly returning?

Back to the old Eunhaon who swung a knife at my arm and tried to poison me… … .

Then someone sighed and pointed toward the door.

“Isn’t that Dr. Eun over there?”

“That’s right, Dr. Eun. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you at an auction house.”

Joo-yeol turned his head at the sound and was shocked for a moment.

The atmosphere of Haon entering the auction house was a little strange.

After losing his memory, his expression, which had always been relaxed, seemed particularly sullen today.

He became anxious in the atmosphere that seemed gloomy and cold.

‘Surely you’re in your right mind… … .’

“Ugh! Sorry.”

Then, I felt a sudden loss of energy when I saw Ha-on apologizing in a hurry after bumping into someone else.

Haon rolled his eyes and approached the seat, avoiding the people.

Joo-yeol chuckled, thinking about the surprised look on my face, not knowing I was there.

I must have seen it wrong, I thought, and raised my hand.

“Galaxy On.”

“babe!”

At that moment, the voices of the two people calling Haon overlapped.

The two looked at each other reflexively.

“… … ?”

“… … ?”

Juyeol and Nova, sitting across the aisle, made eye contact while holding hands.

The faces of the two who had been smiling faintly suddenly turned cold.

‘Why is this kid here?’

‘Since when has this been going in and out of the auction house?’

It was to the point where it felt like sparks were flying from their clashing gazes.

People who sensed the cold atmosphere slowly moved away from the area.

Then, two men appeared clearly in Haon’s sight.

“Huh? What are you two doing here…?”

Haon opened his eyes wide and stopped.

Joo-yeol and Nova opened their mouths at the same time.

“Hey, come here.”

“Honey, sit here.”

“… … ?”

Haon looked between the two people with a bewildered face.

Why are you doing this?

At that moment, someone grabbed Haon’s arm and hugged him tightly.

“Hey, Sister Haon! What’s going on?”

Bunny had a very happy expression on his face.

Haon also smiled and played with Bunny’s dumpling head.

“Bunny is here too! Is this a place where minors can come in?”

“Well? Sister Chacha is there too. Let’s sit together.”

“Oh, uh-uh─.”

Bunny walked to the front seat with Haon, who didn’t know what to do.

He didn’t forget to smile at Juyeol and Nova, who were now like a dog chasing a chicken looking up at the roof.

The two people who had been following Ha-on’s back with their eyes in vain distorted their expressions, making their surroundings look bleak.

Meanwhile, Ha-on, who was sitting between Bani and Cha-cha, rolled his eyes here and there to look around.

‘… …Why do you keep looking at me?’

The old town bosses sitting nearby had been glancing at me for a while.

I asked Chacha why she was doing that, but she just said she didn’t know.

As the auction began, their gazes also turned away, and only then did Haon exhale and sit back comfortably.

One by one, dazzling auction items passed through the stage, but no diamonds large enough for Ha-on to lift a paddle appeared.

As I was sighing and fiddling with the paddles, Chacha tilted her head and whispered.

“Why don’t you like that big topaz when you see it?”

“I need a diamond the size of my fist. Can I get one here?”

“… … ?”

Chacha opened her eyes wide and looked at Haon.

“It’s strange. The Milky Way is still tasteless. Has your desire for jewels come back to life?”

Haon, who was about to answer that it wasn’t like that, quickly nodded.

“Yeah. So if you see a diamond the size of your fist, be sure to let me know.”

“I want one too.”

“oh.”

I hadn’t thought that far.

Haon was bewildered by the sudden appearance of a competitor.

“Just let me know when you need it so I can take it.”

“What? I don’t think I’ve become greedy for jewels again.”

Chacha looked puzzled, but didn’t ask any more questions. The next auction item, a water drop-shaped peridot, caught her eye.

After a close fight with others, Chacha was able to smile with satisfaction after obtaining Peridot.

On the other hand, Haon didn’t even lift a paddle once until the end of Part 1.

‘I was looking forward to it because it was called a jewel auction… … .’

Haon looked down with a gloomy look and noticed today’s date written on the pamphlet.

In an instant, I was caught up in those small numbers and slowly sank.

‘Ah. Tomorrow… … .’

Into a deep abyss where surrounding noises are muffled and then completely blocked out.

I walked towards that place where only the collapsed buildings remained like rotten trees.

“Sister?”

Then, I suddenly raised my head at the sensation of my arm being tapped.

Suddenly, a loud noise poured down like a waterfall.

When I came to, I was out of breath.

“What’s wrong? Are you okay?”

“……uh?”

Haon stared blankly at Bunny’s young face as if he had lost his mind in something.

When Bunny was flustered, Chacha tapped Haon on the shoulder.

“Galaxy On. Where are you sick?”

“Oh, oh. It’s okay.”

Ha-on, who was feeling a bit uneasy, looked around as if checking where he was sitting.

The eyes that had seemed dazed gradually became clearer and he smiled awkwardly.

“Oh, I don’t feel any pain. I was just dazed for a moment.”

Chacha and Bunny thought that Ha-on was acting strange today, but they couldn’t pinpoint exactly what the problem was.

“Dr. Eun.”

At that moment, Twoshot and Q, who had been glancing around before the auction started, spoke to me.

Ha-on, who felt a slight dizziness as his breathing calmed down, reacted belatedly.

“Yes? Me? No, me?”

“Why are you so absent-minded?”

Twoshot, who had been muttering while looking over Haon, lowered his voice and spoke quietly.

“The heroes are talking nonsense, so make it so it doesn’t work.”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“I mean, potion.”

Ha-on, who only then understood what Two-shot was saying, awkwardly mumbled.

“No, I don’t know. I’m busy these days.”