Chapter 32: The Light of Transcendence

Yoo Baekseol.

The hidden S-rank healer of South Korea, who is always asleep.

She looks incredibly cute, but because she was so helpless, I always thought that I had to protect her.

And then, she suddenly spread her wings.

Whoosh!

With that, light descended from the sky.

In that moment, Cheon Yeoul’s head began spinning wildly.

Wasn’t Yoo Baekseol just there a moment ago?

The circuits of her thoughts clicked into place.

An impossible fact.

Cheon Yeoul’s mouth dropped open in disbelief.

She turned to the side, and Baek Soul was just as stunned.

Neither of them could utter a word.

After a long pause, Cheon Yeoul finally managed to say one thing.

“Zz…”

The existence of Zz had never been accurately identified, not even when the Saint visited.

Zz had never fully appeared in any photos or videos.

It was as though Zz, being a being of a different caliber, didn’t even allow its true form to be revealed.

And now, it was the same.

A golden halo appeared above her head, and with the spreading of her wings, the world seemed bathed in divine light.

The light was hazy yet intense, and it was impossible to clearly make out her true form.

It was as if lower beings were not allowed to even gaze upon her existence.

Her presence seemed to belong to the realm of the divine, something that no one could fully comprehend.

All they could see was the teddy bear that Yoo Baekseol always carried with her.

“Was our home’s little parasite… Zz?”

She had no parents.

She didn’t attend school and only slept.

Cheon Yeoul always thought she was pitiful and needed to be protected.

‘What will she be in the future? I’ve often wondered as a guardian. ‘

‘Still, with her S-rank healing abilities, she could survive, but…’

Cheon Yeoul was always diligent and thorough.

Everyone around her praised her for working tirelessly, calling her “a true Hunter.”

Perhaps that’s why she never reported Yoo Baekseol’s S-rank healing abilities to the Association.

Though she knew it wasn’t the right thing to do, Cheon Yeoul wanted to protect the child.

If it became known that such a young girl had S-rank healing skills,

it would surely bring troublesome consequences.

Even A-rank healers had years of waiting lists, and high-ranking officials visited daily.

Whether it was for surgeries or treatments, there were always people lined up, waiting for their touch.

But what if Yoo Baekseol was the only S-rank healer in South Korea?

Someone with such abilities couldn’t live a normal life.

They would be called to dangerous battlefields or disaster zones.

Countless people from around the world would seek her out.

Cheon Yeoul worried about that.

The child seemed too fragile to endure such a harsh environment.

‘Rather than carrying the weight of the world, she’s better off just lying down and sleeping, seeking peace.’

Children should be children.

That was why Cheon Yeoul had carefully decided not to report her to the Association.

Now that she thought about it…

The teddy bear that Yoo Baekseol always carried with her resembled the popular Zz teddy bear that was trending.

Had it not been a mere merchandise item, but the real thing?

‘The one who had always been able to heal me… Was it her?’

It was Zz.

Zz, who could even restore the undead to their former state, was truly a healer on the level of national power.

“Who did this?”

Her voice was like a rolling jade bead, a true celestial tone.

It sounded as though she was ready to deliver punishment on their behalf.

Cheon Yeoul and Baek Soul naturally turned their gazes to one side.

There, the Blood Demon and the White Lotus Leader were tormenting a young girl.

The sky pressed down heavily, and the darkness deepened further.

The two worst villains in the world were bent on terrifying the fragile girl.

The president of the Korean Hunter Association, Lee Yooshin, took a deep breath.

“Ha…”

Anyone who saw her would likely exclaim, “What?! A magical girl?”

Her extravagant outfit and dazzling light made her appear as though she had just stepped out of a fairytale.

It was as though a star had descended from the night sky, sparkling on the ground.

She emitted a pure white starlight.

However, that light flickered as though it would soon extinguish, and with each step,

her limbs seemed to tremble, as if she might collapse.

The aura emanating from the White Lotus Leader and the Blood Demon was enough to shake the heavens.

The starlight grew smaller and fainter within it.

No matter how one thought about it, it seemed impossible for that tiny starlight to overcome the endless blood and darkness.

A perilous situation.

“Is this all? Blocking my path… +!”

“Your actions will please Mireuk,” the White Lotus Leader replied.

The overwhelming energies of the White Lotus Leader and the Blood Demon flooded into Lee Yooshin’s space, consuming it.

The dark energy from the White Lotus Leader and the red waves from the Blood Demon merged,

approaching with immense pressure.

The sky had long been stained black, as if the world were about to end.

She could barely breathe, her whole body tingling.

The fatigue-ridden muscles screamed in protest.

Lee Yooshin’s eyes were filled with exhaustion, but beneath that, there was a sense of injustice.

“Since when did the Six Demons become so close…”

A small lament escaped from the president of the Association, Lee Yooshin.

As each side pursued its own interests, the world had gradually come under the control of eleven major factions.

The five major Hunter nations reflected the national interests of their respective countries,

making the world appear peaceful at first glance.

These nations prioritized protecting global Hunter resources,

maintaining international standing, and ensuring the safety of their own countries and their allies.

Though clashes occurred, they operated within the framework of international law, according to diplomatic circumstances.

On the other hand…

Villains were different.

What they thought and how they lived were beyond the understanding of ordinary people.

Among them, the Six Demons, the worst villain organization, operated under entirely different logic.

They had no concept of rules or morals.

Those who had awakened to their powers considered themselves rulers and saw morality and ethics as irrelevant.

Among villains, mutual distrust and betrayal were common, making cooperation a dream that could never come true.

In their endless greed for power and money, these people were more accustomed to tearing each other apart than cooperating.

“They were always eager to devour each other… now they’re teaming up to gang up on an old woman?”

Her lips twisted as she muttered, but the words broke apart like dust.

She felt the weight of her own limitations.

“[Moomyeong] or [Muhon]… If only they were here…”

Moomyeong was known as the world’s strongest Hunter.

His legacy had surpassed the limits of human potential.

Even if two of the Six Demons’ leaders came at him, it would have been no problem for him.

What about Muhon?

Since Moomyeong’s disappearance…

Muhon had once filled Moomyeong’s place perfectly, a dependable junior and a powerful national-level Hunter.

But now, even Muhon was gone.

Without them, things were tough.

“Act like a woman and crawl on the ground!”

“…Seems you’re a virgin. Let me stain the altar red with your blood.”

Her body felt heavy.

Every curse seemed to cling to Lee Yooshin’s frail body, adding to her weight.

But that wasn’t all.

Numerous intangible blades formed from blood appeared in the air, floating hundreds at a time,

as if they held the essence of a sword’s mysterious principles.

If this continued, defeat was inevitable.

If only she could use her ability to read minds against these two, the battle would be far easier.

The Blood Demon and the White Lotus Leader were unfazed, their expressions twisted with insane joy.

Typical of villains.

‘Should I reinforce with other Hunters now?’

With just the press of a button, Lee Yooshin, as the president, could summon all S-rank Hunters, including telepath Min Hayul.

But what would happen if all the Hunters in Korea were called together?

They were the same Hunters who couldn’t handle world bosses like [Goshin] and [Lucifer].

Though these villains might not possess the same overwhelming might, they were far crueler and knew how to toy with people.

‘If we’re defeated by these villains, we might just be feeding them more power.’

The White Lotus Leader enjoyed human sacrifices.

By absorbing the power of other Hunters, he could recover his exhausted stamina and become even stronger.

If he were to summon a ‘demon,’ things would get troublesome.

What about the Blood Demon, who had remained hidden until now?

He seemed like a master of martial arts, perhaps like China’s Tian Wai Tian.

Without any warning, hundreds of intangible swords floated in the air, moving freely with just his thoughts.

The martial arts within the swords seemed to touch the heavens themselves.

The movements were so exquisite, it felt like an invisible line was being drawn between heaven and earth,

and that transcendental wisdom lay within them.

This was not a disaster that could be solved by merely increasing numbers.

When the Six Demons set their minds to something, they were truly terrifying.

‘In the end, without help from another country, there’s no way to solve this.’

After the Saintess incident, diplomatic relations with China had progressed significantly,

so perhaps help from Tian Wai Tian could be expected…

‘But I’m sure this old man will end before that happens.’

Even so…

It wasn’t as if Zz would appear here.

A spark of energy flickered from the small figure.

Ribbons and frills fluttered in the wind.

Her spirit was formidable.

Swoosh!

However,

“AAAHH!”

An excruciating pain.

Lee Yooshin, suspended in the air, collapsed helplessly to the ground.

The hundreds of intangible swords, perfected to a supreme level, relentlessly stormed her, and she couldn’t withstand the impact.

On top of that, the White Lotus Leader’s interference was constantly making things worse.

The intangible sword techniques began to graze her skin.

Through the gaps, the curses scattered by the White Lotus Leader burrowed deeper into the wounds.

“Kh…!”

The excruciating pain felt as though her ribs were being shattered, and her flesh was rotting away.

She couldn’t even breathe properly.

The villains’ satisfaction was evident, as they basked in the moment of victory.

Their eyes reflected certainty in their win, and they seemed to delight in Lee Yooshin’s agony, as if enjoying a feast of blood.

Her labored breaths spread across the battlefield, but to the enemies, it only added to their joy.

Blood Demon Art
Blood Shadow
Blood
Jang Yeong Musang (Formless)
Blood Soul Remnants

“Ha ha ha. Die.”

The speed was beyond comprehension, a technique so fast that even her vision couldn’t follow it.

The technique, which seemed to bend space itself, rendered prediction pointless.

Lee Yooshin tried to dodge, her shoulder gripped tightly as she moved to the side,

but even as she did so, the momentum of the attack was already upon her.

The Asura Dual Extremes technique, a cruel martial technique, was aimed directly at her.

If hit by this brutal martial art, her blood would boil, her body would explode like fireworks in a gruesome display.

But just as the fatal blow was about to pierce her,

The world suddenly filled with light.

There was no warning, no sign.

Only light.

It was as if the Blood Demon’s Form-Shift technique had been countered, and suddenly, a warm light stood beside Lee Yooshin.

Fluff.

It was like a plush toy, incredibly soft and resilient.

The attack from the Blood Demon was deflected effortlessly.

“What?!”

A look of astonishment crossed the Blood Demon’s face.

A master who had reached the pinnacle of martial arts could naturally unleash the power of his Blood Heaven Martial Art,

but even with such prowess, when faced with someone of exceptional power, the consequences could be disastrous.

For a mere mortal, any attempt to use this energy could cause self-destruction or make them fall into a state of paralysis.

But this wasn’t just anyone.

Lee Yooshin’s gaze naturally turned towards her unexpected savior.

A small girl with striking white wings, her silver hair fluttering in the wind.

Floating above her head was a golden ring, hovering in the air.

Having adapted to modern society as the CEO of Blood Tube in this world, she was no stranger to such appearances.

Even the greatest martial artists from the Central Plains would recognize this figure.

“An angel…?”

The words escaped him in disbelief.

Could it be real?

The Blood Demon momentarily fell into confusion but quickly regained composure.

The world was already spiraling into madness.

It was a chaotic time when everything seemed entangled.

So why should it be strange if an angel existed?

If an angel appeared, he could accept it without question.

“A mere brat…!!”

The Blood Demon was known as the Greatest Demon of All Time,

the only one capable of claiming that no other martial power in the world could compare to his.

To think that such a young girl could deflect his attack,

which had been honed for centuries, with nothing more than a doll?

It was a disgrace.

But regardless of how the Blood Demon glared, the angel spoke.

“You dare touch our master, no… Pongpong…?”

The angel floated serenely, gazing downward.

Her eyes, always half-lidded in a sleepy manner, began to fill with an emotion never seen before.

“Bad children need to be punished.”

Her eyes began to glow slowly, like a beast awakening from slumber.

I feel powerless.

The world felt tiresome, and I was always exhausted within it.

That’s why I needed someone to take care of me.

Cheon Yeoul was perfect for that.

Though a bit serious, she was kind, and I personally liked her.

Sometimes she would scold me, but it was always for my own good.

Oddly enough, I didn’t mind those small annoyances.

But then…

Someone had troubled her.

And now, it seemed they were bothering a young girl as well.

“Why are there so many bad people in the world?”

I just wanted to sleep peacefully.

Flying as fast as light, I extended my plush bear.

With a look of astonishment, the villain was sent flying.

“An angel?”

She looked about high school age, maybe a bit older than me.

She blinked in disbelief.

“No, wait… when I look closely… you… you’re… the one I saw that time?”

“Do we know each other?”

She asked, peering at me curiously.

Her black eyes were filled with purity and mystery.

Her long black hair flowed gently, contrasting with her pale, delicate face, adding to the aura of innocence.

That face, however, was now twisted in agony.

Her body was battered, and her clothes, once adorned with elaborate ribbons and decorations, were now torn to shreds.

Beneath the rags, the shape of her body was exposed, almost indecently so.

Even her underwear was visible was she not embarrassed?

“Are you a virgin?”

“A virgin?!”

“You’re more developed than me. Will I look like that when I get older?”

“Don’t start commenting on the body of an old man!”

“You’re so young, but you already look old?”

Saying you’re old when you’re still so young… what a strange person.

The pervert’s veins were bulging.

But no matter how I looked at it, he was a pervert.

I couldn’t understand the mindset of someone obsessed with exposing themselves after all, I’m a normal person.

“The light will heal even a virgin.”

“Not a virgin!”

With a useless gesture,

The body that had been decaying and rotting was suddenly restored to its normal state.

Since becoming an angel in my game character’s body, using my powers had become as natural as breathing,

but every time I did it, I was amazed at what I could do.

“…So you’re Zz.”

“By the way, Kiriel told me that others can’t see me.”

Her eyes were now fully locked on me, unblinking and heavy.

“Am I cute?”

“Yeah, you’re cute like an angel… Wait, no, that’s not it. I mean, Zz was such a little girl?”

“Yes.”

Feeling helpless, thanks to Kiriel’s advice, I sometimes checked the HunterNet.

There were many strange speculations about me,

like people thinking I was a 30-something uncle or bald although I had no intention of correcting them.

And I wasn’t really trying to hide it either.

At that moment…

“Where do you think you’re looking?!”

The Blood Demon Technique

Blood Hell

Ultimate Secret Art

His face twisted in anger.

His red eyes flared with a crazed intensity as he summoned the demonic energy.

The air trembled, and the formless swords surrounding him multiplied to over a thousand.

The thousand swords slowly advanced, distorting the space as they charged at me.

I could feel their singular, undeniable intent to kill me.

“That’s a lot of swords.”

The thousand swords leaped from above and began to dance in unison.

However,

I wasn’t scared at all.

My wings fluttered softly.

In that moment, the world faded.

I no longer felt like my body was here.

I seeped into the light, and everything around me blurred.

The waves of swords poured toward me, but I was already ahead of them.

It was as if I had become as faint as smoke.

Where the sword tips aimed, I was no longer there.

“This is impossible! The Thousand Sword Technique, unleashed with my full power,

and you’re dodging it with a mere transcendent technique? I’ve never seen or heard of such a thing!”

“Is it that difficult? Just watch, I guess.”

“You’re not just an ordinary woman… No matter. I’ll cut you down! Swords, bloom!”

Ah, this feels familiar.

“Wasn’t this called ‘Transcendent Activation’?”

The villainess, with an Evil Action score of [-95,055P], had also unleashed a strange skill like this.

A technique that seemed to inject one’s will into the world itself.

Dust scattered into the air.

The ground seemed to stop breathing, and the air grew heavy and ominous.

As the light slowly faded, the world itself seemed to reverently welcome the arrival of absolute power.

“Let’s see if you can still act cool in front of my sword.”

Heartless State.

The casually swung sword disrupted the natural order.

Cutting, by definition, was an artificial phenomenon.

But something was strange.

It was as if the world itself was determined to cut me.

I wasn’t doing anything, yet I felt as though something would cut me.

As if it was predestined from the start,

…as if it were natural.

“???”

I had no idea what was happening, but for now, I raised my teddy bear in front of me.

If I curled up my small body, I could hide behind the teddy bear easily.

Ping!

I heard something bounce away.