Chapter 48
The Alchemist charged at me. Her speed wasn’t particularly fast. But the real issue lay in that peculiar form of magic power she wielded. Was it because she focused on research rather than combat, even though she was a magical girl? Her magic was distinctly unusual.
I already knew how potent her research was. After all, it could produce a drug capable of creating monsters strong enough to defeat Bing seol hwa. Of course, Alchemist was weaker than those who had taken the drug in “Magical girls never fall,” so she wasn’t at that level.
Still, she was definitely strong in her own way. The drug was potent enough to easily raise her strength by at least one rank. Since it was a drug that turned someone into a monster, its usage conditions were limited.
In her current form, Alchemist could likely beat any magical girl in Korea except for Bing seol hwa.
But in the end, it didn’t matter.
I swung my sword. With a single strike, Alchemist’s body was torn apart.
-[…What?]
Alchemist looked shocked. Being a type who prioritized self-preservation, her defense and regenerative abilities were impressive, preventing me from defeating her in a single blow. Clicking my tongue in annoyance, I raised my sword again, preparing for another strike.
I figured I would need a considerable amount of magic power to cut through her. Alchemist, maintaining distance, spoke up.
-[W-Wait, wait a moment.]
[What?]
This time, I was the one taken aback. After fighting fervently, she suddenly asked me to hold on—what was she talking about?
-[I-I’m sorry. It seems there’s a bigger power gap than I realized…?]
[What?]
What kind of nonsense was this? I stared at Alchemist, then spoke up.
[What are you talking about?]
-[A-Ahaha… I just realized the difference in our levels after that last attack. Won’t you spare me…?]
My head throbbed. So, after fighting so enthusiastically, now she was begging for her life because she thought she might die? It was so absurd that my fighting instincts as a monster seemed to vanish.
I furrowed my brow and decided to think rationally. Alchemist was destined to join the New Humanity Association and cause various problems later. But what if I could control her? If I made it so she couldn’t use her magic, she wouldn’t be able to do anything.
Moreover, Alchemist had significant value as a hostage. Keeping her as leverage wouldn’t be a bad idea. Sure, it would be a disaster if she slipped away, but that seemed highly unlikely.
I scrutinized Alchemist, then stepped closer to her. She shivered, visibly frightened by my monstrous presence.
[Alright, I’ll spare you. But only if you can prove that you’re worth keeping alive.]
At my words, Alchemist’s eyes widened in hope, as if she had found a chance to live.
-[Y-Yes! I’ll do whatever you ask, just please….]
I smirked inwardly. Fortunately, Alchemist’s personality remained as cowardly as it had been in her human days. Typically, monsters become more violent and fearless, making them harder to control. But Alchemist seemed to retain her human traits, including her fearfulness.
[Alright, then bring me all the research data you have. And don’t even think about running away; I don’t need to tell you how pointless that would be.]
At my command, Alchemist quickly moved.
After she presented me with all the documents, I let out an intrigued sound. Experiments on humans, studies involving captured monsters—she had truly engaged in every despicable practice imaginable. Just reading through the content made me feel like I would vomit.
And among the list of test subjects, I noticed some familiar names.
…Ah.
My head ached. Memories surged back. I had somewhat anticipated this outcome.
The names on the list included relatives who had raised Baek Seung-hyun and his friends.
My bloodlust surged again. Baek Seung-hyun’s instincts roared inside me, urging me to kill Alchemist immediately.
Alchemist, sensing the shift in my demeanor, trembled as she looked at me.
-[I-I’ve brought all the data…!]
[Yeah, you’ve done well.]
My thoughts shifted. While Alchemist did have value as a hostage, her elimination wouldn’t hinder my plans. I already had all the necessary documents.
So, it was best to finish her here and now.
Alchemist, oblivious to her fate, laughed awkwardly. I returned her smile.
Slice.
-[Wha?]
I cut Alchemist’s body in two. This time, I made sure to infuse enough magic power. Alchemist stared at me, her expression filled with confusion.
-[How could-]
Before she could finish her words, her body turned to dust and scattered. I stored the documents she had brought in a small magic-formed barrier.
The bottle containing a pill clattered and caught my attention.
I already knew what the pill was. A pill that could turn a magical girl into a monster. I considered destroying the entire bottle immediately but paused.
…Even though it was a drug that could bring about disaster, it might have some use somewhere. So, I ended up storing the bottle containing the pill.
Then, I swung my sword and destroyed the entire research facility.
…
Bing Seol Hwa couldn’t believe what she was feeling. How could the research facility be wiped out overnight? And with the sudden appearance of the Black Knight, no less.
The Black Knight was known for not causing human casualties. Although his strength alone had caused plenty of negative effects, the Black Knight himself rarely did anything other than kill monsters. But suddenly, the Black Knight shifted his approach and destroyed the research facility.
The problem was that the facility had also been a place that Bing Seol Hwa found suspicious. How could the Black Knight have learned about it? The only conclusion was that the Black Knight had also sensed something off about the facility.
…In this situation, there was nothing more she could do. She couldn’t even follow up on what Baek Seung-hyun had told her. Her only option now was to confront the Black Knight directly.
But how was she supposed to meet the Black Knight in person? The Black Knight concealed his presence when not appearing, making him impossible to track. The only way was to hope that he would come to her.
But how could she count on that? She couldn’t be sure that the Black Knight would reveal himself to her. And even if she did meet him, what would happen next?
She remembered how she had been easily defeated by the Black Knight. Bing Seol Hwa gritted her teeth in frustration. As things stood, she had no way to face the Black Knight.
As she pondered her situation alone, a potential solution came to mind.
If the A-rank magical girl who was returning to Korea could help, maybe she could track the Black Knight.
Of course, what to do after that was still a problem, but at least it might lead to a small clue.
With this thought in mind, Bing Seol Hwa bowed her head and started thinking about other matters. The Black Knight was an issue, but there was something more pressing at the moment. The forces of the Unicorn still occasionally launched attacks.
The operation was nearing its end. First, she would defeat the Unicorn and then face the Black Knight. That was the plan she held in her mind. Rising from her seat, she moved to meet with a certain magical girl.
***
The Chairman of the Galaxy Group frowned at the small note before him. The note contained a message stating that he would soon receive a visitor. It seemed insignificant at first, but the problem was that the note had been left inside his office.
The security system had been breached—by someone unknown. This meant that the Chairman’s safety could potentially be at risk.
The security team stood before the Chairman, pale with fear. He ignored them, keeping his eyes fixed on the note.
“I-I apologize, Chairman! Our security was insufficient—”
“No, that’s enough.”
Naturally, someone like the Chairman of the Galaxy Group had the highest level of security in place. He had even secretly employed magical girls for his protection. Yet, the security had been breached. This was no ordinary situation.
What troubled him more was the name written on the note. It bore the name Baek Seung-hyun. It seemed like an unfamiliar name at a glance, but to the Chairman, it was one he could not forget.
It was a name linked to a dark past he had hidden from his daughter. But now that this name had resurfaced, it seemed that something significant had happened.
“…Tsk, I thought I had driven him to the brink of suicide.”
He had lost interest after hearing that Baek Seung-hyun had become a complete recluse, living a life of isolation. Yet, he had somehow managed to survive.
Ignoring it was no longer an option. The Chairman of the Galaxy Group stared quietly at the name Baek Seung-hyun, preparing to confront the person behind it.
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