Chapter 54
‘The Devastated World.’
Gates with this kind of background are either jackpots or complete duds.
The Gate I entered was, without a doubt, a dud.
“Are there still living beings left here?”
I turned toward the voice to see a devil-like figure with glowing red eyes glaring at me.
The instant I stepped back, the spot I had just been standing on exploded.
Had I not moved back in time, I would have been obliterated.
“A monster capable of communication… does that mean it’s S-rank? How unlucky.”
As cherry blossoms scattered, a sword known as the Divine Sword appeared in my hand.
‘Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi.’
In Korea, it’s called the Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds.
“It’s a waste, but I have no choice.”
As I swung the sword, space itself began to tear, pulling in everything around it.
The longer it lasted, the stronger the force grew. The devil thrashed in resistance, but it was futile.
With a single anguished scream, the devil disappeared.
I sheathed the sword and prepared to leave the Gate, but something felt off.
“Monsters in the Devastated World are supposed to only consist of the devil race. So why hasn’t the Gate closed?”
“That’s because there’s more than one.”
Chills ran down my spine as I stepped back, but it was pointless.
A long wound appeared on my shoulder, and blood dripped to the ground.
I checked my injured shoulder—it was a deep cut.
“Why are there two devils in the same space?”
A new figure emerged from what had seemed like empty space.
With crimson hair and horns protruding from its head, it was clearly not human.
“Isn’t it obvious? If it’s the same pattern every time, it’d get boring.”
The devil approached me with a seductive smile. I summoned the sword again to hold it at bay, but it was useless.
The sword can only be used once per day.
Since I had already used it, all I could do was bluff, but the devil seemed to know that too.
“That sword… it can only be used once a day, right? I’m not falling for it.”
“…….”
How hard was it to arrange this meeting with Han Ji-an? I don’t think I’ll be able to make it.
‘I’m sorry, it looks like I won’t be able to keep our promise.’
As the devil extended its hand toward me, a sudden scream filled the air.
“Kyahhh!”
The devil’s arm was torn off in an instant.
What appeared next made the devil seem almost cute by comparison—a truly terrifying presence.
【Let’s play.】
“W-why are you here…?”
Even the devil trembled at the sight of the new figure. Shortly after, I heard Han Ji-an’s voice.
“Are you okay?”
“Han Ji-an…?”
Looking toward the voice, I saw Han Ji-an gazing at me with worried eyes.
“Could this be… destiny…?”
“Excuse me?”
Tsurumiya Yui muttered something to herself, clearly shaken.
She seemed to have lost her composure from the shock—was she going to be okay?
No, more importantly, why are S-rank Gates opening left and right?
Is the Earth really trying to end itself?
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【Cleanup’s done!】
“Good job.”
Nika had already finished dealing with the monsters. The Gate began to tremble, signaling that it was about to close.
“Shall we leave now?”
“Yes, yes!”
In lower-ranked Gates like this, you’d usually find magic stones or other byproducts, but high-ranked Gates like these have nothing because the devils have already destroyed everything.
In other words, high risk, no reward.
The best you can do is pick up devil byproducts on your way out, but there was nothing intact here.
Of course. With my luck, what did I expect….
“Let’s treat that wound first.”
“T-this is nothing!”
“What are you talking about? Blood is dripping everywhere!”
“It’s no big deal!”
I didn’t realize she could be this stubborn.
“Nika.”
【Education?】
“No, treat her wound.”
【Okay!】
A blue energy emanated from Nika’s hands, enveloping Tsurumiya Yui. The wound on her shoulder vanished without a trace.
“Isn’t it too overpowered to be able to heal with this new skill?”
Well, Nika has always been overpowered from the start.
【Done!】
“Th-thank you.”
Tsurumiya Yui marveled at her completely healed wound but then suddenly blushed, covering her shoulder.
“D-did you see it…?”
“Huh? See what?”
Her torn clothes had revealed her pale shoulder and a glimpse of a black strap. Was she talking about that?
Taking off my jacket, I draped it over her shoulder. She stammered, but this much is just basic gentlemanly behavior.
“Shall we go?”
I motioned with my hand, hesitant to extend it directly as I had last time, fearing she might grab it again. But before I realized it, she had already taken my hand.
“Yes!”
First things first, we needed to get her some new clothes from the department store.
As we exited the Gate, I noticed Nika staring intently at something.
“What’s wrong?”
【Nothing!】
“Something seems off.”
“Yeah, I feel it too.”
“So, he’s charmed someone again.”
When my brother said he had an appointment and was going out, I had my doubts—and they were confirmed.
Our introverted brother, who has no friends, suddenly has plans? Impossible.
It had to be a woman.
And, as always, my gut feeling was spot on.
When we, along with Lillian and the Heavenly Demon, followed him into the Gate, I thought it was just for Gate-related reasons.
But why did he enter alone and exit with someone else?
And why is my brother’s jacket on that woman?
Her name was Tsurumiya Yui, wasn’t it?
This ridiculous situation left me speechless. Watching them head toward what seemed like a department store only fueled my suspicion.
When I wanted to go to the department store, he refused, but now he’s going?
“Where are they headed?”
“It looks like a department store…”
“Ah, the place known for selling various goods.”
The Heavenly Demon’s eyes sparkled with curiosity, while Lillian gave a meaningful look.
With these two on my side, we could definitely defeat this sly fox who was trying to charm my brother!
“Let’s follow quietly.”
The sisters nodded, and we trailed behind him.
When did they get so close? They were smiling and chatting together!
More importantly, why are they holding hands? No way. It can’t be what I think it is, right?!
Following them, we entered the department store.
The inside was lavishly decorated, with countless stores lining the area. Lillian and the Heavenly Demon, being first-time visitors, looked around in awe, taking in the sights.
“Sisters, let’s keep moving.”
“O-oh, okay.”
“Very well.”
They reluctantly followed me, their eyes filled with longing.
I’ll have to bring them back here for proper shopping someday. Of course, my brother will come too.
But that sly fox? She’s excluded!
As we continued to follow him, they entered a women’s clothing store.
Why?!
Wait, could this be… a date? No, no way. My brother? On a date?
Peeking into the store, I saw him waiting in front of the fitting room.
Soon, the door opened, and Tsurumiya Yui stepped out wearing an elegant outfit with a radiant smile.
“Han Ji-an, how do I look?”
“It suits you well.”
“That’s all?”
“Huh?”
Look at her, blatantly flirting with my brother like a sly fox.
As I clenched my teeth hard enough to make a grinding sound, a familiar voice called out to me.
【What are you doing here?】
“Kyaaaa!”
Instinctively, I screamed in response to Nika’s sudden appearance, a reflex developed from her past “educational sessions.”
Of course, my brother heard it too.
“What are you doing here?”
“I-it’s a coincidence! I came to shop for clothes too!”
“Alone?”
“Huh? Alone?”
Glancing around, I realized Lillian and the Heavenly Demon were nowhere to be found.
Traitors…!
“Y-yeah, I came alone. You know I don’t have friends.”
“Sis, don’t say such sad things so casually.”
“You don’t have friends either!”
As I yelled, a figure naturally looped her arm around my brother’s.
“Nice to see you again. I’m Tsurumiya Yui.”
Her Korean was much more fluent than before.
But why is she holding my brother’s arm?!
“Oh, you’ve been learning Korean? But could you let go of him?”
“I owe Han Ji-an a lot.”
“No, let go of him.”
“Korean is a hard language.”
Pretending not to understand, she was more than just sly. She was a nine-tailed fox, no doubt about it.
…I won’t let this slide.
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