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Chapter 364

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An ordinary home living room with no special features, including a TV, sofa, and picture frames..

“Is this just the beginning? It's earlier than I thought.”

In the middle of it all, a man with a dull expression and no personality crumpled up a letter and muttered lowly..

Grumbling—

The crumpled paper was instantly consumed by the flames rising from his grasp, leaving no ashes behind..

‘It's probably because of that too.’

He waved his hand lightly to dispel the heat with an indifferent expression, then glanced away and looked at the TV screen with the volume turned down..

-Howard Industries' showcase ended successfully not long ago, right? Many people at home and abroad are showing great interest in the move. The general consensus is that major changes are inevitable in society as a whole. What do you think about this, Professor Seo Jong-chan??

-Well... first of all, it is a great fortune that such a company has emerged in our country. It's looking a bit confusing right now, but the economic effect triggered by just that alone cannot be ignored. Above all, it is a new technology···.

Howard Industries, a new company that has recently begun to be mentioned frequently in various media outlets..

Their sudden appearance and actions were very unconventional..

As the only company to enter the blue ocean, where a boom is expected, and as the exclusive supplier of products that everyone covets, it is not easy to predict how far they can grow..

I don't know, but if things continue like this, it will only be a matter of time before they exert enormous influence not only on Korea but also on the entire world..

‘That would be troublesome. It's very difficult.’

And that was something they were not happy about, as they had been encroaching on society as a whole over a long period of time..

Especially if they are implicitly on the same page with this country called Korea..

The man quietly closed his eyes and fell into thought for a moment..

Since the order has already been given, we have to do something..

However, Korea today is in a state where the villains cannot make any moves..

In this situation, it was necessary to put in a lot of effort to minimize damage and complete the mission..

‘But things have changed here too..’

He smiled vaguely as he recalled the contents of the order handed over to him..

The main point contained therein could be explained in one sentence..

Allowing any and all means to achieve the mission.

That meant all the leashes that restrained them were lifted..

“···It seems like Korea is really hated. Well, it's a good thing for me. If all restrictions disappear, there are endless things you can do..”

After the full-scale appearance of the Hahoe mask, the Korean branch of Beoncheonhoe held its breath and held its breath until the end under the orders of the general manager of East Asia, Yulryeongja..

they started moving again.

***

I smiled and quietly looked at the object in my hand..

“Wow, I never thought it would happen like this..”

A mysterious haze rippling inside a thumb-sized transparent bead..

I watched in a daze as the beautiful energy, which looked like an aurora, fluttered, swirled, and formed all kinds of shapes. Then, I came to my senses and lightly took a bite..

As I looked at the object, which was like a work of art in itself, I suddenly felt a sense of regret..

‘I can't believe I have to eat something like this. ah! It's a waste.’

But I couldn't help it.

This was the elixir of another world that I had longed for, and it was the ultimate elixir that surpassed even the Great Hwandan of the Shaolin Temple..

“I didn't know you had something like this.”

I thought of Ji-yoon Yoon, who was staring with fascination at the lightning-spewing hammer shown at the showcase, commonly known as ‘Mjolnir’, and then I turned my gaze to the table..

There were several elixirs proudly occupying their place, although not as good as this work of art in my hand, their level could never be disparaged..

All of that was gained from this one transaction..

‘Very satisfied from the first customer..’

The 'Savacheon' dimension she came from was a world dominated by mystical, chakra users who created certain concepts and phenomena through the inner microcosm..

As such, the ability to manufacture magic tools, which were external to the body, was naturally left behind, and instead, the field of elixir manufacturing, which helps to increase the capabilities of the body, became particularly developed..

‘It's very good for me.’

I nodded in satisfaction and looked back at the art piece in my hand..

I didn't have to listen to know why she brought this elixir even though she knew that the value of elixirs on Earth was plummeting..

‘It's not unusual for an awakened person to bring souvenirs from that world with them when they return. Thanks to that, I was able to receive a few more elixirs. The negotiation process was easier than I thought, probably because I was firmly attached to Mjolnir..’

Of course, I didn't tear it down too much..

No matter what anyone says, Jiyoon Yoon is the strong representative of the alliance forces that have established a cooperative relationship, and if she becomes stronger, there will be no harm at all for this side..

I admired the elixir for a while and then took a deep breath..

It's a waste, but I got it to eat anyway..

Wouldn't it be a mistake to hesitate just because of appearance??

‘This will take us one step closer to completion..’

I took a deep breath and immediately shoved it into my mouth..

To work on sprouting divinity while embracing as much of the world's energy as possible..

I sank deep within myself with the enormous energy exploding from my stomach..

***

Jiyoon Yoon, who was sunk into a chair in the office, let out a soft exclamation as she looked at the bracelet on her wrist..

“It's amazing. How on earth did you get something like this? No, did you say you made it yourself??”

A thin golden chain with a mysterious pattern engraved on it and a small hammer-shaped ornament hanging in the middle..

She stared at it and lightly waved her wrist..

Grinding—

At that moment, a powerful spark exploded inside the office, and a hammer with a short handle appeared in her hand..

However, the phenomenon was only loud on the outside and had no effect on the electronic devices inside due to her extreme control over the properties..

Jiyoon Yoon sat on the chair and waved the hammer in the air several times..

However, it didn't take long for her satisfied expression to furrow slightly..

“···It was cool to watch, but it's a bit weird to swing the hammer myself.?”

Her main field was dealing with lightning strikes..

It's not that she hasn't used weapons such as swords and spears, but a minor weapon like a short hammer is bound to be unfamiliar to her..

I did it impulsively due to some unknown attraction, but when I regained my composure, I realized I may have been a little hasty..

‘···Well, anyway, the magic tool's abilities are applied even in the bracelet state..’

And as you can see just by looking at its inherent abilities, this was originally a weapon better suited for throwing..

The magic tool itself also has hit correction and recovery functions, so if she is able to manipulate electromagnetism freely, she can move it as she wants, like a guided missile..

The synergy was perfect as it would be able to compensate for the inevitable lack of physical power as a lightning magician..

‘And above all···.’

She held the hammer and narrowed her eyes..

Bright yellow sparks flew out of my slightly closed eyes..

Her senses began to expand as she synchronized with the thunderbolt wrapped around the hammer..

Grinding—!

The mystery of chakra is the ability to manipulate unified power by intervening in any phenomenon itself..

Just as a water chakra user becomes stronger in the presence of water and a dark chakra user becomes stronger in the dark, she can become even stronger with the assistance of brain energy..

‘A thunderbolt of incredible purity. It's possible to store something like this in an artificially created magic tool. And it's not just a one-time use, it's also rechargeable? I could never have imagined that there was a person capable of something like that..’

In a way, it wasn't a wrong idea..

This Mjolnir was a collaboration between a dwarf blacksmith and a dragon enchanter who did their best to make generous use of precious materials..

Even in those thoughts, her senses continued to heighten..

The fine magnetic field that extended beyond the association building and into the nearby area replaced her five senses, and electrical signals throughout her body, including her brain, were amplified, processing information to a level impossible for ordinary humans..

A strange feeling of omnipotence that allows you to ‘zone’ a much wider area than usual more quickly and easily..

At that, the corners of Jiyoon Yoon’s mouth rose slightly..

‘···Is it good? I guess this alone was worth the price of the elixir. Anyway, there's one more thing I brought as a souvenir... No, wait, that's it.?’

Thanks to that, I was able to detect it.

The existence of suspicious people who carry suspicious objects and make suspicious movements within their territory..

A magnetic field replaced her senses and determined what the object was..

She quickly assessed the situation and put her thoughts into action without the slightest hesitation as her thoughts accelerated to an incomparably higher rate than usual due to amplified bioelectricity..

Absolutely! Ppajik!

A place a few kilometers away from her.

“Ughgigigeek—!”

“Wow! how···!”

“Grumbling!”

Several men, all carrying large backpacks and moving carefully through the alley, were shocked by a sudden spark and became stiff..

They were also returners and had put some weight on their shoulders, but the electric current that broke through their mediocre anti-magic power was enough to take away all control and consciousness of the body in an instant..

Men standing like pieces of wood with convulsions and then falling one by one..

The large backpacks they were carrying also came close to colliding with the floor..

Wow—

The metal material inside became magnetic and was caught in the surrounding magnetic field and fixed in the air..

And right after that.

“How can these guys do this?···?”

Jiyoon Yoon, with a stiff expression on her face, wondering when she came here, crossed the alley and headed towards where they were..

Then, as his senses indicated, he opened one of the backpacks and carefully checked inside..

“···bomb.”

It wasn't a homemade bomb, but it was full of bombs that looked like they were made properly..

If the transporters were electrocuted and special care had not been taken to control the electricity, this entire area would have become a sea of ​​fire in an instant..

‘For now···.’

She immediately took out her smartphone to report the incident..

Of course, these items were not easy to obtain..

It was even more incomprehensible that something like that was in the hands of such seemingly insignificant people..

Such a large quantity of explosives in Korea, where even firearms are strictly controlled.?

She quickly reported the situation to the relevant ministries and then turned her attention to the unconscious transporters..

Since I put out the fire right away, I was going to wake them up and interrogate them..

No matter how much she is called a hero, she is also a hero who survived through hellish chaos..

It was a piece of cake to administer electric torture as long as it was undetectable and did not cause serious damage to the body..

Of course, after returning to Earth, I was deliberately avoiding such thoughts in order to comply with law and order.—.

‘···I'm anxious. In most cases, I would just leave it to the experts, but for some reason, I have a feeling that something big is going to happen soon.···.’

The intuition of a transcendent person who instinctively feels the flow of cause and effect can never be ignored..

Of course, unless you have precognitive abilities, you only get a vague feeling, but how many times has your life been saved thanks to this??

As she made up her mind and was about to use her hand,.

Kugu Palace—

“Wow!—!”

Kwaaang—!

“Wow!”

Loud explosions and people's screams coming from far away that you wouldn't have noticed if it weren't for your heightened senses..

Upon hearing that, Jiyoon Yoon's body froze and stiffened..

‘It's late...! It wasn't just here.!’

The Republic of Korea has recently been enjoying unprecedented peace..

Indiscriminate bombings began to occur throughout the capital city of Seoul..

***

Kang Hwan-gye's situation was going smoothly..

Masters dispatched from each force, whether righteous, evil, or military, quickly gathered together with the help of the techniques used by the Mosan sect's Taoists spread across the continent—in fact, the Geumo Island youkai..

Among them, there were those who sent their children out as if they were just trying to be condescending, and there were also those who continued to remain ignorant, making the excuse that the situation was difficult... but for now, we had no choice but to just move on..

The immediate situation is too urgent to criticize and urge them now..

‘Of course, I have no intention of seeing you after work is over..’

It wasn't like I was free riding on group assignments, and I didn't have the heart to forgive such shy people..

In the first place, we did not even ask those who had really small power and difficult situations..

And yet, what else is saving oneself if not the desire to use the power one has preserved to gain hegemony over the peace that others have achieved through the shedding of blood??

‘You'll never see me like that.’

blood for blood.

They will pay their due in the end.

in any way.

‘Let’s see, what is the situation of the magicians... There is no problem with Cheonma, and the rest are also good..’

Hans had no intention of stepping forward in this matter..

The final boss of the demonic cultists is only the Heavenly Demon..

Hans will be in charge of adjusting the situation appropriately in the dark to prevent too much damage..

‘You can prevent any damage at all, but.’

We put a lot of thought into how to conduct this small screen rehearsal..

In fact, if I wanted to, I could just wipe out the demon cultists and restore my bravery..

All the villain bosses had already been defeated by him, and the key to solving the situation was all in their hands..

‘But you can't do that. It's just a stopgap measure..’

My purpose is not simply to restore courage..

Bringing 'peace' to this land full of hatred and conflict, twisting the flow of the world and harvesting enormous karma..

But will peace come to this land simply by restoring bravery??’

Well, these are the people who survived by pointing spears and knives at each other for more than twenty years after the Imperial Palace Blood Death..

But if you suddenly say, 'Everything is over, let's get along now!', there's no way we can forget the benefits we've had and build friendships in peace, right??

‘We really need a common enemy to unite everyone. And the process of working together to defeat the enemy.’

The resentment that is rampant in this land is a problem that must be solved by all of them working together..

Peace achieved without sacrifice does not last long.

Simply put, this curtain is a necessary climax to secure the future of Kang Hwan-gye..

‘If you call me arrogant, I have nothing to say. What's new? But how can I properly adjust it so that it doesn't collapse completely?.’

If it weren't for you, the world would have been destroyed long ago..

However, even though we put so much effort into providing safety measures and even laying down the boards, shouldn’t we be prepared to shed blood for our own future?!

‘The forces gathered in the final battle are all losers from one region. When their will comes together, smaller forces have no choice but to follow their will..’

Even in such a situation, if you try to fool around until the end, what can you do?.

I have no choice but to erase it.

‘Now, show me your will. Thank you for your sacrifice for this land.···.’

And right after the thought led there.

I stopped without even realizing it..

The flow of thoughts I feel is so heterogeneous..

‘Wait, have I been like this before??’

But before I could even finish thinking about it,.

“huh?”

Suddenly, my eyes turned to the window..

“What is this again??”