Chapter 35: Add a crazy bitch

“It’s over. It’s over!”

Hong Seomin declared.

The corners of her mouth twitched like an earthworm.

Arrogantly observing like the head of an evil organization, she thought this was the best seat in the house.

-Jinyoung, are you alright?!

-Damn it, I’m hit. It feels like my stomach, my stomach is pierced.

-I’ll stop the bleeding. Lie down. Are you alright? It’s not a through-and-through wound.

-Really? Y-your hands are still good at taking off clothes.

Whoosh.

-Huh?

-Just good looks aren’t enough.

-Turn your head. Ugh, I don’t even want to look at your face.

Who is that b*tch now?

Hong Seomin’s eyes narrow.

How dare she make the man I’m going to have bleed?

First, I’ll kill her, whether by slicing her up or cutting off her pulse. It’s also a problem that a man is wandering around in such a dangerous place. If it were me, I would create a place for him to build up his manliness.

Slowly, slowly, take a deep breath. I’ll prepare a few sedatives.

Considering his large build, it might not be bad.

“It’s fun.”

The view is good too.

The screams are also audible.

Isn’t it truly the best seat?

“But I’m a little thirsty. I finished all the cola…”

Hong Seomin felt her pulse.

Her mana was disturbed.

Could it be because she stayed in the gate for a long time?

Even awakeners, the so-called new humans, find it hard to endure gates and towers.

Of course, Hong Seomin is an exception. Because she’s strong. She made a deal with the tower and gained power.

Those fighting Mirginos below were also exceptions.

“Hey. Drinks. I’m thirsty.”

Your Majesty, I regret to inform you that we are out of soda.

The doll bowed its upper body in a somber manner.

“Out? You useless piece of sh*t.”

Hong Seomin clicked her tongue.

Tsk, it would be nice if there was at least popcorn- Hong Seomin threw an empty Coca-Cola can at the male doll as if to vent her anger.

The doll caught the empty can and put it in a black plastic bag. There were dozens of similar garbage bags.

“Ah, it’s boring. Everything. The dolls are all trash too. Honestly, except for that man. I was so bored I could die. Don’t you agree?”

She scratched her ear.

Nod nod.

“Right. Killing Mirginos was really unexpected. It’s not like he’s a movie character.”

Hong Seomin leaned back in her chair. Then she shrugged.

“To be honest… Hehe. Who would put an A-rank monster on the 1st floor of the tutorial?”

The doll raised its head towards Hong Seomin. Its facial features didn’t move. Because it’s a doll.

Hong Seomin felt like it was asking, “Wasn’t it you?”

“That’s right, it was me. I did it. I didn’t know that stupid b*tch and that man would get involved, but the tower kept begging me because the newbies were getting too cocky. It’s no fun if it’s too easy. Heh.”

The doll bowed its head in response.

“…Tsk. I should switch soon.”

Hong Seomin clicked her tongue.

At this rate, I’ll go crazy from talking to myself.

It was a doll she had made a few days ago, so it couldn’t speak.

Am I really going crazy?

Hong Seomin worries about that in front of the doll. Always.

Why did she make it into a doll?

She saw it on Instagram.

She thought it was good-looking.

When she tried to seduce it, it fell for her.

Too easily.

At first, Hong Seomin thought it would be okay. She thought this time would be different.

It was a huge misjudgment.

‘There was nothing. No taste, nothing.’

Absolutely nothing.

No scent, no taste.

A flower without a fragrance.

She couldn’t find any charm. What’s the use of being beautiful? If it doesn’t have its own fragrance. In the end, it’s just for show.

Hong Seomin’s deviations are always like this.

She looks only at the appearance.

After possessing it using all sorts of methods.

She plays with it a few times.

Wanders around outside.

Harasses women walking by.

She controlled it like a game character.

A dopamine rush like cheap frozen food or low-grade drugs.

Hong Seomin is tipsy as if drunk on alcohol, then she returns to reality.

The satisfaction that she possesses it, that only she can enjoy it. That feeling fades.

A common, low-class toy. That’s the impression that remains.

The packaging is good, but the actual product is worthless.

The same goes for nutrition.

It makes people exhausted.

“Die.”

-?

“Die.”

Hong Seomin ordered the doll to kill itself. Then she clasped her hands and rested her elbows on the armrests.

She wiggled her feet.

This is the first time she’s felt such an impulse.

The urge to possess.

“…That’s why you shine even more, don’t you agree?”

Hong Seomin whispered.

She knows he can’t hear her.

But she doesn’t want to keep it bottled up inside.

She couldn’t take her eyes off Lee Sunghan.

Because he’s perfect.

He’s different from other awakeners.

Especially the S-ranks.

The blockhead Kang Miyoung who only focuses on strength and martial arts.

That blonde bimbo who thinks that light is everything, he’s clearly different!

He can counter her.

And he’s quick-witted.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him a genius.

‘A worthy opponent.’

Hong Seomin smiles. Maybe this is what she longed for the most. Something she can have but is also subtly out of reach.

A genius.

An opponent.

A rival.

“Ehehe.”

He will soon be in her hands.

Hong Seomin closed her eyes, thinking about the closing remarks that would come.

“?”

Exactly 30 seconds later.

“Freeze!”

“I surrender.”

Hong Seomin was arrested.

“Kang Jinyoung! The dragon is breaking through in that direction. Be careful!”

“Charge! Avoid ittttt!”

2nd-floor audience seats.

Kang Jinyoung hurriedly used magic in a fluster.

Mirginos’ charge pattern. It pulls its body back, flaps its wings, and pierces like a bullet. Except for tanks, it’s instant death upon impact.

She stretches her arm out straight.

“B-blink!”

She chanted, but nothing happened.

[The use of magic has been canceled.]

“I can’t use magic. Ah.”

Boom!

Mirginos crashed into the second-floor pillar. Kang Jinyoung’s legs trembled like an aspen tree.

The main support pillar of the audience seats.

It’s made of ordinary wood, so its durability is weak.

It’s a miracle that it’s still standing, considering it hasn’t been maintained.

Even a 4th generation tank couldn’t withstand the charge attack.

“Damn it!”

Kang Jinyoung, who was on the railing, fell down.

“Jinyoung!”

Lee Sunghan quickly ran and jumped down first.

[‘Auto Battle’ begins.]

Mirginos was buried under the debris of the second floor. Now is the chance.

After landing, he prepared to catch her. He spread his arms wide to cushion the impact.

“I’ll catch you!”

Thud.

He caught her.

His enhanced stats were a big help. He’s glad he went through closed-door training. The doll experience was good too.

‘Am I, am I alive? I didn’t die from that dragon’s head?’

Kang Jinyoung, like a startled baby bird.

She opened one eye first.

Her whole body is covered in a cold sweat.

Lee Sunghan carefully held her in his arms and ran. A cool breeze blows.

‘Phew. As expected… he’s handsome. Ugh.’

Kang Jinyoung was relieved on the inside. She felt like the protagonist of a movie.

“A-are you okay?”

“Are you okay?”

“…No. S-Sunghan. Blood!”

Drip drip.

Distinct drops of blood fell on Kang Jinyoung’s suit.

Fortunately, it stopped quickly, but her startled expression didn’t relax.

“I’m fine. I actually need more blood!”

“You need more blood?”

He ran lightly towards the opposite side of the stage.

Lee Sunghan also has a plan.

70% of the human body is water.

Paper becomes weak when wet.

Isn’t blood also a liquid?

“So if I pour it on that thing… won’t it melt?”

“Sunghan, are you crazy?”

“I’m completely sane right now! I feel like I’ve had a dose of caffeine!”

Kang Jinyoung listened to the explanation and glared at him with a “Is that another one of your অভিনব bullshit ideas?” look.

“Blood clots. What are you going to do about that? Do you have hemophilia or something?!”

Hemophilia.

A disease where blood doesn’t clot. Of course, he doesn’t have it. If he had such a disease, he would have gone to public service. Ah, is it not because he’s awakened?

Ding~!

[‘Block’ says it recognizes the clotting factor Factor VIII.]

[‘Regeneration’ has allocated the resources needed for blood production. It’s 100,000 won per 1L.]

So stingy.

[‘Regeneration’ modifies the price, saying that this is why contract workers are bad. It’s 70,000 won per 1L.]

Okay, perfect! While Lee Sunghan was running with Kang Jinyoung in his arms.

“You! This way!”

“Got it.”

Kang Miyoung was in the audience seats, sword drawn, ready to counterattack.

They were already pushed back to the wall of the audience seats.

A desperate situation.

That was the first word that came to Lee Sunghan’s mind.

“M-my back feels like it’s out again.”

“Again?”

He carefully placed Kang Jinyoung on the ground and prepared to face the enemy.

Kang Jinyoung is OUT for now. She poured out all the magic she had prepared, but it didn’t even make a dent. Now it’s phase 2.

“Do you really think it will work?”

Kang Miyoung asked, looking nervous. She’s an impregnable fortress who doesn’t even flinch against S-ranks. It’s natural for her to be cautious.

“Of course.”

“I’m scared of how far your abilities can go.”

“If we’re going to die anyway, there’s a saying that it’s better to die crazy.”

Grin.

[Auto Battle] quietly activates.

Already, Mirginos is covered in blood. All of it is Lee Sunghan’s blood. The smell of blood was so strong that it reached here.

Of course, it’s fine.

Because he has [Regeneration]. He only pushed himself to the point of not dying.

His body aches, and he’s tired, but when he thinks about the reward, Lee Sunghan can’t help himself.

What will it be?

Shortened enlistment period?

Bonus vacation?

Trait enhancement ticket?!

“Ehehe.”

He lets out a laugh.

The first stage of this plan is complete. Isn’t blood also a component of the body? Therefore, traits can be involved.

“In other words. That thing.”

“…will die from being soaked in your blood.”

“That’s right.”

What if he removes the clotting factor from the blood attached to Mirginos?

Just imagining it makes him smile.

‘Start.’

[‘Block’ removes clotting factor Factor VIII.]

Clotting factor Factor VIII.

A substance involved in blood clotting.

If that disappears, the blood remains in a liquid state.

Therefore.

[Acquired the status, ‘Hemophilia’.]

[Bleeding begins!]

Mirginos’ entire body turns red. The clotted blood flows, soaking the paper.

[‘Block’ removes the target’s magic.]

This game is already won.

****

He was imagining it with his eyes closed, but the silence was broken.

The messenger doll had returned.

The people trapped in the basement are clamoring to be let out.

“Hmph.”

They’re going to die soon anyway.

Is there a need to worry?

“Kang Jinyoung and Kang Miyoung are nothing special. I’m sure of it.”

???

“Are you sure? Hah, you’ve become quite arrogant as a messenger. Your insight has diminished instead, tsk tsk, look at those btches. They were so fierce, but now they’re struggling. Stupid btches.”

-……?

Hong Seomin snorted. It’s a done deal. They will die, and Lee Sunghan will be dragged before her.

She thought she was lucky.

Enduring any hardship to achieve one’s goal.

She’s laughing as if to spite her opponent.

No matter how much the opponent dislikes her, she is the ultimate winner.

[The paper doll, Mirginos, has been disconnected.]

“What?”

The flow stopped for a moment.

She hurriedly turned on the screen.

Mirginos is melting. The paper is getting soggy. But she had put up a 7-circle blocking magic. How did they break through?

What are those blood?!

-Now! I’ve released the magic, so just cut it down.

-Got it.

Kang Miyoung lowered her upper body and drew her sword. Sword energy flew towards Mirginos.

Whoosh.

The masterpiece, made using the best resources, instantly turns into scraps of paper. Why is it dying so easily?

[《The paper doll, Mirginos》 has been defeated.]

Hong Seomin stammers.

“Hey. You.”

The messenger is already dead. That guy is controlled by the tower. The tower must have ordered it to kill itself. That means?

[Quest failed]

She looks at the window, her eyes trembling. The tower has cut her off. As if she’s no longer of any use.

Hah, hahaha.

She can only laugh. Hong Seomin laughed like crazy.

Damn it, Lee Sunghan, just how strong are you!

To think there’s someone who can surpass her.

[Favorability level has increased.]

[Favorability level has increased.]

[Favorability level has increased.]

[Favorability level has increased.]

…

[Having surpassed a certain level of favorability, ‘Hong Seomin’ awakens the ‘Chaos/Violence’ trait.]

“As expected. You’re the best.”

The screen moves. Lee Sunghan is heading towards the backstage after passing the stage.

He’ll be here soon.

Tap tap tap tap.

Footsteps can be heard.

Bang!

“Freeze!”

A man bursts through the door. Hong Seomin raised both hands. The Kang sisters arrived one after another.

It’s fun.

The feeling that someone can surpass her.

“I surrender.”

Hong Seomin was thus arrested.