Chapter 330 – The Winds of Change
Amy’s words shocked me.
A man who was called the strongest of mankind until Ha-jin appeared.
The fact that James died a horrible death without ever being able to stretch his fist properly means that we can’t even guess what kind of monster Harcove del Toro is.
But not only that, but it was also shocking that Harkov’s other subordinates, including Aaron Vargas and Asa Piola, were also unpredictable strong men.
“James couldn’t do anything…”
“How much of a monster are you..?”
“Are you saying that guy is in Australia right now?”
“I heard that the Phoenix Shelter collapsed… But you think he was attacked by a person..? That it was also destroyed by the cartel..?”
“I’ve never heard of such a thing!”
“Of course. It was kept a secret.”
“Why the hell…!”
“Because it will only increase your anxiety like now. Of course, I spoke to Lieutenant General Martin, who was in charge of the first Las Vegas shelter. But Lieutenant General Martin also asked that the matter be kept secret. At that time, people’s anxiety was at its peak, and if they took on more anxiety there, they could collapse on their own. Well, knowing that fact didn’t mean that there was no countermeasure…”
The strongest, who still couldn’t come to their senses at Amy’s words, mumbled incomprehensible words and clearly showed their confusion, and some people showed their anxiety as it was.
“If they aim for us and attack us… “
“No, if the guys who destroyed the Phoenix Shelter as well as the Mexican government were in Australia, they would definitely attack…” . But why didn’t they attack this place if they were in Geelong? No matter how many tens of kilometers apart, it’s not that far! You must be aware of the existence of this place…”
But not everyone showed anxiety.
Some of the strongest people who awakened their drowsy minds, especially those who overcame adversity with Hajin, showed strong confidence.
“Even if there are guys like that, it doesn’t surprise me anymore~ Isn’t it, hyungs?”
“Yes. Because it was like that every time. Uh… I’m going to have a hard time this time too…”
“I guess I’ll have to evolve my attributes more soon.”
I have fought against strong enemies many times.
Whether it was a human or a monster, they eventually triumphed and still survived.
Of course, the other strongest players have overcome similar adversity, but no matter how strong Hakov is, Hajin will overcome.
Because of such firm belief, Kim Ji-hoon, Kwon Ju-hyuk, and Jackson were not afraid of Harkov and the cartel he led.
“Wait, Amy. There are some things I don’t understand.”
“Which part?”
“If you listen to the story, it’s clear that these guys aren’t the ones who simply trust and move. It’s a group that moves quite meticulously and deliberately.”
“Yes, I agree.”
“But why didn’t you finish it with certainty? A guy with that level of strength could not have felt that James was alive again, even if Amy didn’t know it. And he definitely didn’t kill Paul either.”
Again, Amy nodded her head as if agreeing with Kim Hyun-joon’s words, and calmly shared her own thoughts.
“Yeah, that part was weird for me too. When I came back to life, there were still screams in the shelter. Of course, I didn’t even think of that when I ran away with Paul, who had lost his mind, with James alive. Because I was in a situation where I died once and then came back to life… But as I ran away, I became curious. Why aren’t you chasing us? Why did you let us run away? The first thought that came to my mind at that time was this. It wasn’t worth killing…”
“But… “
“Yes, I wouldn’t have spared you for that reason. So the next thing I thought was, maybe we’ll follow them unnoticed and find another shelter… But Harkov didn’t show up until we got to the Las Vegas shelter and went to the San Diego shelter.”
“Hmm… Then why the hell… Did I just simply miss it..?”
“The target is definitely killed without missing. One of the Ten Commandments of the cartel led by Harkov. So it won’t be a mistake. I’m not sure, but there must be a reason. The one who let us run away… Why didn’t you kill me…”
Still Amy didn’t know why Harkov let her, James, and Paul go.
Of course it could be a mistake.
Because no one is perfect
But one thing is clear… Harkov is said to have been watching the reanimated Amy bring the dead James back to life.
Of course, I didn’t see it with my own two eyes…
***
Everyone in the conference room turned dark after learning of Harkov and the cartel he led.
The same goes for James, who went through everything at the Phoenix Shelter.
“At the time I couldn’t do anything. Stretching out my fist towards him… Avoiding his fist… At that time, the only thing I could do was realize my helplessness in the face of endless despair and fear…”
James honestly expresses his feelings at the time when he couldn’t bring it out in the conference room.
The way James mumbles with his head down is a startling look for anyone who knows him.
I’ve never said such weak words or shown such a weak side.
But James was not simply terrified.
“If I fight him again, I will die. But I will never run away from my dead comrades again.”
Kwak!!!
Contrary to his calm voice, James, who held his two hands tightly on his lap to the extent that they trembled, began to raise his voice with growing emotions.
“I thought that if it wasn’t for me, no one would stop him..! So I tried to become stronger than anyone else..! In the end, I got enough power to be satisfied with. And yet… When I thought of the guy’s face, I felt uneasy. No, I was afraid. Even if we fight again, we don’t have the confidence to win… But if you… If it’s you who is strong…!!”
Swish!!
Finally, James, who had been staring at the floor with his fists clenched, lifted his face and stared at Hajin with intense eyes.
And Ha-jin, who received those intense eyes, flinched at the moment…
Swoop-
Raised his hand.
No, he put his raised hand in front of James.
“You… You also… Do you like chicken legs..?”
“… “
Yes, Hajin picked up the second chicken leg, which only had two in one, and at that moment, her eyes met James’s.
By the way, the chicken we are eating is the one James bought.
“Ah, Mr..! You just eat a lot! You’re in good shape! Muscle loss is coming, muscle loss!!”
“… Are you listening to me?”
“Heel heel…! If you don’t like both, I’ll take it.”
Snap!
In an instant, the snout of the head that popped out between Ha-jin and James bit the chicken leg whose owner had not been decided.
“Um~ it’s soft, hehe!!”
“You crazy mutt…! Why are you eating this!!”
“Hehe!!! Why are you beating me! Isn’t my snout a mouth?! You poor owner!!”
“What good did this do..!!”
“So I said from the beginning that I would buy one with only legs, you greedy and stubborn owner!!”
“Spit it out! Spit it out!!!”
“Kreur!!!”
Snap!!
Woowook!!!
Ha-jin grabs the cheek of the head and presses it hard to open its mouth, and the head desperately closes its mouth and swallows the still unchewed chicken leg with the bone in it.
And James, who was staring at the figure, got up from his seat without saying a word.
‘To think that the lives of more than 30 million people are in the hands of a guy like that… Damn…’
James, who had been struggling to alert Ha-jin, kicked the chicken box that was still full without trying to turn him around.
Of course…
Swish swish swish-
Swish swish-
Like a boxing cartoon catching falling leaves, Ha-jin stretched out her hand into the air, and the chicken with its head flying was all snatched away.
“Kreur..!!”
“Heh heh… I have one more~”
“Damn it, Master! I was the one who bought chicken with that idiot!”
“Whatever. You bought it for me anyway.”
“… “
James shook his head and turned around, as if he couldn’t look at him anymore because he was childish, and at that moment, Hajin, who was growling and glaring at each other, spat out a word.
“Hey, crazy.”
“What?”
“Don’t worry unnecessarily about a weak subject. Only worry about as much as you can handle.”
“… “
“Anyway, more than that is up to me.”
For a moment, James’ eyes trembled.
It seemed like he was saying that he could let go of the responsibility and pressure that had been weighing down his shoulders.
People’s hopes, expectations, respect, and even fear.
James, who had always had to endure it all alone, was able to put the heavy burden down for the first time.
And he became able to rely on someone else.
Of course… It wasn’t very believable, but…
“Brother..!!”
“Were you hiding here?!”
“Strong Hajin..!”
“You idiot..!”
“Rape a woman in front of my eyes?!”
“You beast!!”
“… Head of you..!”
“Heel heel…! Stupid owner. Did you know how long I would be suffering?! I am the great King of Ratuan! Not a servant who runs errands for his master… Kehehe!!!!”
“Ah, sorry. My legs can only go up there.”
“This naughty..!!”
Kicking her between the crotch of her head, Ha-jin turned her around and shattered her window and jumped down the building.
“It is not rape!!! Because that woman attacked first!!!!”
“Chi..! Sister Camilla!”
“Okay! Juha this way! Diana! You radio the kids!”
“Nice..! Cree..!! It’s not good..!!”
“… “
In a situation that quickly became a mess, James blamed himself for relying on Hajin for a moment and left hunting.
And Ha-jin, who ran away, surrendered herself a few days later, unable to overcome the withdrawal symptoms that cut off her sex.
Of course, the women who were very angry were forbidden to have sex for three days, so they secretly visited the red light district, and it took them to run away for several more hours…
***
After learning of the existence of Harkov, the strongest who had been lazy for a while hunted hard as if they were in their early days, but there was no special income.
Because of Hajin, her strength and agility stats had already reached 100, and in order to become stronger, she had to acquire her characteristics, but that was not easy.
Of course, not only the strongest, but also James, Paul, and Altona’s core powers were the same.
Unlike increasing coins, stagnant growth.
Time goes by just like that.
“Hmm… Captain.”
“I’m listening, so tell me.”
“But you said those kids are very meticulous.”
“Okay.”
“But if you haven’t come so far, doesn’t that mean you’re not sure you can win?”
“… “
At Kim Ji-hoon’s question, Kim Hyeon-jun, who was hunting, put his hand back and fell into thought for a while.
Because it definitely made sense.
“No, it’s hard for us to acquire even one characteristic like this. It’s not like they’re as strong as they are. And Ha Jin-hyung is unusually strong.”
“So?”
“So what is it? I mean, there’s really no need to worry. The special forces guys have already taken all their stats, and now they are raising their stats by handing out the surplus coins to people. So, shouldn’t we focus on stopping the monsters that are summoned here rather than focusing on them? It’s all broken here and it would be really hard to rebuild it…”
“You have a point, but don’t be conceited. Unlike us, who can’t leave this place, they don’t stay in one place and are constantly moving. It is possible that they are hunting far more kings than we are. And even those who may remain somewhere.”
“Ah… Is it..? Then we go around… “
“Maybe he’s waiting for that.”
“Eh… It’s a situation where I can’t do this or that…”
It is impossible for 30 million people to leave Melbourne without moving at the same time.
Enemies may attack and attack at that moment.
However, unlike all these worries, the peaceful time lasted for a month, and during that time, it was possible to infer the approximate time when monsters would be summoned by people with foreknowledge or prophecy, including Lia.
“Hmm… You mean monsters come out when that thing comes out?”
“… Those words are very irritating.”
“Did I? Lia saw you holding your baby~”
As Ha-jin said, Lia confirmed through a dream that Kim Hyun-joon was holding a baby when the monsters appeared, and as other people with similar characteristics also saw scenes that would not appear in the near future, but at least a few months later, the summoning of the monsters It has been confirmed that this is not something to worry about right away.
And it is not certain that Harkov is also attacking Melbourne.
In such a situation, those who did not know the facts about Hakov were facing a new wind of change.
“Whoa whoa whoa~ Oh Seung-jin! We will raise Melbourne up just as we raised up Altona!! And don’t forget that Kang Ha-jin, like my son, supports Oh Seung-jin!!”