Chapter 138

〈 Chapter 139 〉 Episode 138 – VS Namgoong Hyung and Hwasanpa Younger Brother (1）

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As I closed the distance with Namgoong Hyung, I threw a dagger and followed it up with a long spear.

At the same time, I activated the magical tattoos on my left and right hands at 9 o’clock and 1 o’clock, summoning a shield and longsword.

However, the number above Namgoong Hyung’s head had already increased by one.

“How cute!”

“Shut the hell up!”

Namgoong Hyung calmly drew his bow.

In an instant, he fired two arrows at the dagger and long spear I had thrown.

“Take this! The Namgoong family’s ultimate Jeawangong Technique!!!”

The two arrows charged with lightning deflected my thrown dagger and spear, shooting right back at me.

I raised my shield in my left hand and blocked the two arrows, but—

Crackle!

“Ouch, that stings!”

The electric shock from the arrows surged up my left hand, instantly jolting my body.

It seemed like the ability infused the objects in my hand with electricity.

Still, it wasn’t strong enough; it was as if I hadn’t updated my high voltage/special high voltage training and electrician certification.

But it was enough to momentarily stop me.

Seizing this opportunity, numerous arrows charged with electric shocks continued to fly at me, keeping my feet stuck in place as I blocked them.

While I was fending off the attacks, I yelled at Namgoong Hyung.

“Hey, you bastard! The Namgoong family should be using swords! Why the hell are you using a bow?!”

“Does the cute one not know the name Namgoong?”

Namgoong Hyung fired arrows while continuing to chat.

“What’s wrong with using a bow, fitting the name ‘Nam’goong’?!”

“Damn, seriously.”

Meanwhile, Hwasanpa Younger Brother was reaching out to Jeong Ahyeon.

He fixed his hand toward the incoming Jeong Ahyeon and shouted.

“Flower Arrow!”

A sphere made of plum blossoms flew rapidly toward Jeong Ahyeon.

The number above Jeong Ahyeon’s head had also increased, and as if anticipating it, she had already summoned an eagle to charge ahead.

The eagle zoomed in and collided with the sphere of plum blossoms, bursting apart to negate the attack.

At the same time, Jeong Ahyeon created several summoned beasts behind Hwasanpa Younger Brother.

A snake aiming for the ankle with its mouth wide open.

A boar charging fiercely.

A hawk diving from the sky with its claws extended.

There were quite a few summoned beasts, enough to suggest she had overdone it.

However, Hwasanpa Younger Brother already had one number increased above his head.

With a slight sneer, he confidently placed both hands on the ground.

“Flame Arrow!”

Thick pillars of flames erupted around Hwasanpa Younger Brother, instantly obliterating the summoned beasts.

The two were now in a sort of stalemate, exchanging attacks.

Observing them, I said, “Damn it, these martial artists are using sorcery.”

“Shut up! That’s not sorcery!!”

“Can’t you see the mystery of martial arts contained here?!”

They vehemently denied my words, speaking firmly.

Hwasanpa Younger Brother even paused mid-battle, turning to me with a glare.

“Namgoong’s electricity is deadlier than anything!”

“Hwasanpa’s fire and flowers are more beautiful than anything!”

“Cut the crap, you punks.”

Then they returned to their stances and resumed attacking.

“Electricity, fast!”

“Fire, heavy!”

Seizing the moment while they answered, I quickly tried to approach Namgoong Hyung.

But the arrows charged with electricity kept stunning my body.

However, since I had been zapped so much, I had developed some resistance.

I began to move step by step, gradually closing the distance with Namgoong Hyung.

Just as I was a few steps away, the number above Namgoong Hyung’s head increased yet again.

This time, he didn’t shoot like before; he suddenly aimed multiple arrows at me.

[My dear, that doesn’t feel good!]

‘Blocking seems more dangerous…’

Before the arrows could fly, I swiftly slammed my left shield into the ground and stepped back with my left foot.

Pivoting around my left foot, I quickly rotated my body outward.

At the same time, I circulated my magical power to enhance my right foot and added rotational force.

Finally, I kicked out my shield with all my strength.

BOOM!!!!

A tremendous sound like a car crash echoed as the shield shot towards Namgoong Hyung.

Namgoong Hyung, momentarily startled, released the bowstring.

“Long Spear, Spear Technique of Milky Way!!!”

Multiple arrows charged with electricity struck the giant shield racing toward him.

Yet, despite the forces behind those arrows, they failed to reduce the shield’s speed even slightly.

The incoming shield itself became a remarkable weapon, crashing down on Namgoong Hyung.

Grr!

With the red number above his head increasing, Namgoong Hyung fell, groaning under the sudden mass attack.

Meanwhile, since I had kicked away the shield, I quickly rushed in.

Approaching the downed Namgoong Hyung, I swung my longsword down at him.

Clang!

Even as he fell, Namgoong Hyung managed to muster enough strength to block my longsword with the bow he still held.

The bow itself must have been quite good; despite boasting considerable force, it showed no sign of wear.

“Die, you bastard.”

“Don’t be ridiculous!”

Namgoong Hyung infused his bow with electricity to try and zap me, but I grit my teeth and pushed back.

Thanks to that effort, my sword slowly inched closer to him.

Then, I noticed a strange smell emanating from Namgoong Hyung.

It had a slightly burnt scent mixed with the fragrance of plum blossoms.

Feeling somewhat confused, a sudden wave of unease washed over me.

If I knew any more, my mind might take a hit, my instincts screamed at me.

Ignore it.

Finish it.

Don’t listen.

Don’t think.

Knowing only leads to death.

Trusting my instincts, I swiftly grabbed the longsword with my left hand while summoning a dagger with my right.

But—

“Flame Arrow!”

Hwasanpa Younger Brother, who was facing Jeong Ahyeon, suddenly turned around and shot a fire arrow at me.

I dispelled the dagger in my right hand and replaced it with my shield to block the fire arrow.

Taking that chance, Namgoong Hyung kicked my stomach and created some distance.

Of course, Hwasanpa Younger Brother had to pay the price for ignoring Jeong Ahyeon.

“Don’t ignore me!”

“Ahhhh!!”

With no opening left, Jeong Ahyeon’s white wolf bit down on Hwasanpa Younger Brother’s left arm.

Hwasanpa Younger Brother screamed in a frenzy, igniting flames with his right hand to incinerate the white wolf.

But his left arm was already missing below the shoulder, and blood began to gush from the torn remnants.

Seeing this, I dispelled the shield and muttered.

“Why the hell does that guy smell like burnt flesh and flowers?”

“Hehe! Wanna know?”

Hearing my muttering, Namgoong Hyung, strained yet smiling, suddenly grinned wickedly.

That smile felt ominous, and I hurriedly exclaimed.

“No, for fuck’s sake, don’t say anything. Please don’t!”

“From the first moment I saw you, I liked you, so I’ll tell you specifically!”

“I said don’t tell me, you bastard!!”

But my desperate cries were silenced by Namgoong Hyung’s bright smile.

He proudly declared with dreamy eyes.

“From a Hwasanpa master’s essence, you’ll smell both fire and plum blossoms!!”

“You bastard!!! I told you not to say it!!!!”

“Namgoong Hyung!”

Despite his arm being torn off and blood gushing out, Hwasanpa Younger Brother shot a fiery glare at Namgoong Hyung.

“Are you out of your mind? Do you really want to drive me crazy?”

“…Sorry.”

Namgoong Hyung lowered his head, looking somewhat apologetic.

Suddenly, Hwasanpa Younger Brother’s face turned red, as if embarrassed, and he spoke shyly.

“But… you said it was our secret.”

“Still, I wanted to brag to everyone.”

“Namgoong Hyung, seriously…”

“Fucking idiots!!!!!!!!!!”

[Fuckfckfckfckfckfckfckf*ck]

‘Erase my memory! Please just erase a few paragraphs of my memory!’

Overwhelmed by the unbearable scene, I screamed.

Jeong Ahyeon looked at me with pity and said.

“I told you, ‘bond’…”

“Who the hell would think that’s just friendship!!!”

[If you’re going to lay down vague foreshadowing, don’t even bother!!!]

Meanwhile, Namgoong Hyung and Hwasanpa Younger Brother were silently gazing at each other with deep looks.

Then Hwasanpa Younger Brother suddenly jerked his head away, pouting.

Seeing this, Namgoong Hyung chuckled and went behind Hwasanpa Younger Brother, hugging him tightly.

A chorus of “Oh my!” gasped from the audience.

“Hmph, younger sibling’s sulking!”

“Sweetheart, how can we make up with you?”

Hwasanpa Younger Brother, looking hesitant, finally said to Namgoong Hyung in a sultry voice.

“If you kiss me, I might consider it—”

“Please die!!!! You gay bastards!!!!!!”

My patience reached its limit.

I couldn’t bear to see, hear, or let this novel be sullied any longer.

Dashing toward the gay bastards, I threw my longsword with my right hand and shouted.

“Don’t flaunt your brotherhood here, you bastards!!!”

[I’ll definitely kill you!!!!!]

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