Chapter 48
Looking at the backs of the Korean Hunters as they departed, I pinched my cheek in disbelief, feeling a sharp pain.
“It hurts…”
So it’s not a dream.
“Han Ji-an.”
The hope and savior of Japan.
Among the Korean Hunters, Han Ji-an is not officially an S-rank, yet anyone can see that he is the leader.
But he’s already traveling with three women. Surely, he wouldn’t consider a fourth, would he?
Just in case, I’ll ask next time.
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Riding on Nika during our journey.
“Achoo!”
“Brother, are you okay?”
“Someone must be talking about me. My ears are itchy too.”
“Pfft…”
What is this? A challenge to? I’ll take it.
While messing with my younger sister’s hair playfully, a gate appeared in the distance.
The massive gate, along with several additional gates, came into view—one S-rank gate, with the rest seemingly all A-rank gates.
Just as the Japanese Hunters described, all kinds of monsters were gathered nearby. From this distance, it’s impossible to determine what type of monsters are coming out of the gates.
More importantly, we have to break through that horde of monsters to reach the boss. This will take a lot of time.
While pondering, Lillian raised her hand.
“Master, I have a good idea.”
“What idea?”
“If you and Nika handle the S-rank gate, the rest of us can manage the A-rank gates.”
That’s a solid plan.
Lillian and the Heavenly Demon possess strength far beyond S-rank.
Add to that my recently awakened younger sister and Darami protecting her, and it’s a team I can trust. My sister raised her hand enthusiastically.
“Why do you keep calling me ‘young lady,’ big sister? You’ve been doing this since before!”
“You’re a young lady, that’s why!”
“Why though?!”
“Even questioning it isn’t very ladylike!”
“What does that even mean?!”
What kind of nonsense is that?
Anyway, I agreed to proceed with Lillian’s plan. Immediately, a massive magic circle unfolded in the sky as she swung her staff.
“Then, let’s begin!”
A gigantic meteor began to form from the magic circle as the Heavenly Demon swiftly unsheathed her sword.
“If something that big falls, the aftermath won’t be mild.”
With a single swing of her sword, the meteor shattered into hundreds, thousands of pieces, all descending upon the ground.
Should I call this a combination attack between Lillian and the Heavenly Demon?
The two exchanged proud glances. When did they become so close?
As the meteor fragments landed, chaos broke loose on the ground.
“Let’s go!”
“Let’s!”
With her Holy Sword in hand, my younger sister leaped onto the battlefield with Darami.
Since when did those two get so close?!
I felt a slight pang of exclusion.
“You ready, Nika?”
【Of course, Master!】
As expected, only Nika is on my side.
I feel like hugging her, but her current size makes that impossible.
I’ll hug her later.
The moment Nika passed through the gate, a clear blue sky and vast ocean stretched before us.
Normally, I would be mesmerized by the beautiful scenery, but the problem is, this is an S-rank gate.
An ocean-themed S-rank gate naturally means aquatic monsters.
The real problem is their sheer size—this is practically Kaiju Battle Season 2.
As I worried about how to lure the monsters out from the ocean, Nika began to show signs of vigilance. Were they approaching?
“Are they closing in?”
【10.】
“Ten?”
【Nine!】
I know this countdown. Nine seconds left.
Nine seconds until they attack us.
And as expected, the ocean roiled, and a massive tentacle burst from the depths, hurling itself toward us. Not knowing this monster would make you a spy.
The Kraken, known as the guardian of the sea.
“Nika.”
With one strike from Nika, the tentacle was sliced cleanly in half.
“RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!”
“Aagh! My ears!!!!”
There’s no greater assault on the ears than this.
I briefly feared my eardrums might have ruptured, but thankfully, I was unharmed thanks to Nika’s protective shield.
“Thanks, Nika.”
【…….】
But Nika remained silent.
Moreover, Nika was trembling all over.
This doesn’t feel right.
【How dare they! How dare they! How dare they! How dare they! How dare they!】
Nika lunged forward, kicking up a cloud of sand, leaving me to face a sandstorm.
“…….”
Covered head to toe in sand, I coughed, spitting out sand from my mouth.
Could she have been upset about something?
Please, let that not be the case.
We’re in the middle of Kaiju Battle Season 2, and I’d rather not be torn to pieces like that.
Nika tore through the Kraken’s tentacles, dragging the massive creature out of the water and shredding it to bits.
With the Kraken’s screams falling silent, it seemed to be over.
“Did we get it?”
“RRRRRR!”
Ah, damn. That sounded like a revival chant.
A small fragment slipped back into the ocean, and shortly after, we heard something approaching.
Could it have sacrificed itself to summon other monsters?
Wait, isn’t the gatekeeper supposed to protect the sea? Since when does a gatekeeper call for reinforcements?
This Kraken should be disqualified.
And as if confirming my suspicions, a horde of monsters surged out from the ocean, including bipedal monstrosities climbing onto the beach. Please don’t come ashore.
True to their deep-sea origins, they looked horrifying. No matter how much Nika’s training has desensitized me to fear, those grotesque forms were another matter.
Why do their eyes have to bulge out like that? It’s terrifying!
“N-Nika!”
【Master!】
Nika multiplied herself, creating clones to fend off the monsters, but the sheer number was overwhelming.
Despite her relentless attacks, the monsters kept swarming. Nika seemed to be getting increasingly frustrated. Should I stop her?
Or just let her go?
“N-Nika?”
【…….】
After a moment of contemplation, Nika looked at me and nodded as if understanding something.
But I didn’t do anything. What is she nodding about?
【As you wish, Master!】
Wait, what?!
Then, a “ding” sound accompanied by a notification popped up.
【Precondition fulfilled!】
I don’t even need to ask to understand now.
【Unique Skill: The Power of Telepathy is partially unlocked!】
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Name: Han Ji-an
Age: 23
Gender: Male
【Unique Skills】
- Random Summon (Rank E·)
- Infinite Love (Rank EX)
- Sacrificial Gratitude (Rank EX)
- Telepathy (Rank EX)
Preconditions must be met to unlock abilities.
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【Telepathy】
- The summoner and the summon share thoughts and intentions.
- Locked.
- Locked.
- Locked.
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Suddenly, as if a light bulb went off in my head, I understood Nika’s intentions.
When I nodded, Nika smirked, and an intense heat began radiating from her.
The monsters on the shore started to scream one by one and tried to retreat into the ocean, but it was no use.
The sea began boiling, and the screams of monsters echoed endlessly as they were trapped and incinerated.
“Ahaha… This is a massacre.”
*
*
“Do you think my brother is safe?”
“Do not worry. He has a monster by his side.”
“Huh? A monster? Who’s that?”
“It’s Nika, Nika!”
Pretending not to understand, I teased Darami. Frustrated, she pounded her chest adorably.
Isn’t she just too cute? So lovable!
“Fine! I get it. Just finish cleaning this up already!”
“But I want to see Darami’s strength in action.”
“Then step aside!”
Despite grumbling, Darami did everything I asked.
So adorable, really.
However, Darami’s cuteness faded as she transformed into someone who looked exactly like me, holding a Holy Sword in her hand.
“W-What is this?”
“Step aside.”
With a swing of the Holy Sword, the remaining monsters were effortlessly cut down. She had this kind of power?!
“Darami, what exactly are you?”
“Now you’re asking? I am the last surviving doppelgänger and the rightful heir to the Doppel Kingdom!”
I had no idea what she was talking about.
But at least now I know Darami is actually a doppelgänger monster…?
Wouldn’t it be better if she transformed into Nika instead of me?
“Can’t you transform into Nika?”
“Nooo! I can’t transform into that! N-Nika… That form… It’s not what it seems.”
“What do you mean?”
Darami trembled but still managed to retort.
But what’s so different about it?
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