The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All Chapter 46

Episode 46 Jang Si-hwan (1)

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“Thank you for coming back. I wanted to talk to you more. Feel free to come.”

“I’m the one who should be thankful. Thanks to you, I’m receiving a solid reward that I never expected.”

“If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to clear the dungeon, let alone die. I should be grateful.”

“Let’s say we both benefit.”

“Yeah! I feel like I’m repeating the same thing over and over again, don’t I?”

Jung Yu-ri smiled and responded to the heartwarming scene that is hard to create, where they give thanks to each other.

It’s not enough to say, “I did well, it’s thanks to me,” but they’re still thanking each other.

It’s an uncommon experience.

Kang-hoo knew that Jeong-yu-ri was a person with many emotional wounds, so he planned to continue to treat her in a friendly manner.

Anyway, I know that she doesn’t act calculatingly or selfishly.

“If you ever need to come out into the world again, call me. Here’s my number. I’ll answer, no matter what, unless it’s in a dungeon.”

Kang-hoo gave his number to Jung Yu-ri. This was the first time he had given his contact information to someone else.

“Thank you. I’ll definitely contact you when I get out of Ground Zero. It was fun and enjoyable.”

“Thanks to you, my mood has changed.”

Kang-hoo nodded.

Unless there is an immediate change of heart, Jeong Yu-ri will not suddenly come out into the world.

But since we’ve created a bond of fate, it won’t be difficult to continue it at any time.

That’s how my short but meaningful time with Jeong Yu-ri ended.

It was a meaningful time where I gained hearts and even got the opportunity to strengthen my skills.

Rather than just strengthening a skill right away, I decided to think about it more deeply.

This is a dilemma that arises because there are many skills that you want to strengthen. You have to choose one from many options.

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Before returning to Seoul Station.

Before arriving at Imjingang Station, I received text messages from Lee Ye-rin and Han Seo-yeon almost simultaneously.

I looked into the content because I was curious, and both had the same content.

Cha So-hee is at Seoul Station.

Since both of them have their eyes on Cha So-hee, the same information will be collected.

Judging by the fact that there were no problems even after keeping their eyes closed for quite some time, it seemed that they had hired skilled hunters.

After sending a short thank you message to both of them in reply.

I started returning to Seoul by private taxi instead of the safety bus or KTX.

And corrected the path.

I decided to take the safety bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Gwangju Songjeong Station instead of Seoul Station.

There was no other choice.

Because the only way to get to Gwangju Songjeong Station was through Seoul Station or the bus terminal.

Because there were many dangerous areas in the middle, it was difficult to guarantee safety unless you took the KTX or a safety bus.

Renting a car is also an option, but there are bound to be dangerous situations along the way.

‘Considering their information power, I think they held up pretty well.’

I wasn’t surprised or embarrassed.

If it wasn’t just an ordinary hunter, but Kang Dong-hyun’s confidant Cha So-hee, who had made the move, it was only a matter of time.

Rather, it is more correct to say that Eclipse played hide-and-seek for quite a long time even though a considerable amount of information power was mobilized.

It is inconsistent to give up opportunities to become stronger or to shrink away because you are afraid of the attention and attention.

If you become strong, eventually someone will notice you.

This was inevitable, natural, and something that would continue to happen in the future.

Ultimately, it’s a question of when I’ll run into Cha So-hee, and I hope it’s not right now.

At least I wish it had been after seeing what happened at Gwangju Songjeong Station.

Because I know the stats and abilities she has.

The level is currently estimated to be at least 250, and it is a magic hunter specializing in the fire series.

The problem is that while he is a magic hunter, he also has a penchant for close combat.

Additionally, since he also knows how to handle a dagger, he is bound to be a difficult opponent in many ways.

‘It’s not called a hunting dog for nothing.’

It’s not a meaningless nickname.

This is her nickname because once she starts biting, she won’t let go until she dies.

Given the circumstances, it seems as though Cha So-hee is trying to capture him for some reason rather than trying to kill him.

I had no intention of complying obediently.

It’s called a life sentence, meaning you’ll have to live your whole life as a slave under Eclipse. Just like in the concentration camps.

Then, in the end, he has no choice but to confront Cha So-hee, and for the situation to end, one of the two must die.

Even if you don’t intend to kill Cha So-hee, if you don’t cooperate, she will be the first to reveal her murderous intent.

There is no compromise.

Live or die.

Kang-hu, who arrived in Seoul by private taxi, headed straight to Namsan Tower.

According to Lee Ye-rin’s report, Cha So-hee was still waiting at Seoul Station.

I changed my destination to Seoul Express Bus Terminal for another move, but there was still a lot of time left before the bus left.

So, rather than doing anything, I chose Namsan Tower as my destination to get some fresh air and gather my thoughts.

“It’s nice and quiet.”

Perhaps because heavy rain was pouring down, only a few people could be seen here and there inside the observation deck.

In front of the large window, there were tables and sofas where everyone could relax and enjoy a drink.

It’s been about two years since it was remodeled in this format, and the reason was Jang Si-hwan.

Jang Si-hwan frequently visits the observatory, and at his request, the tower changed the entire observatory staircase.

It’s no surprise that it was described that way in the original.

‘I created this situation.’

Kang-hoo looked down at the sky covered with dark clouds and the city of Seoul with pouring rain, lost in thought.

In the original, the emotions that Jang Si-hwan felt while looking down at Seoul were also fully conveyed to Kang-hu.

【For Jang Si-hwan, the observatory was always a place where he could design the future and tighten up the loose present.

He always got energy from here and gained the energy to move forward. There were still many tasks in the world that he had to accomplish.】

The phrases in the original work came to mind without a single mistake.

Now that I think about it, the word ‘task’ really felt scary.

The protagonist’s task was to advance to the ending where he throws the world into the Demon King’s jaws.

How could the original author have designed such a future without getting shot in the head?

I felt pain somewhere on my temple, as if I had been shot, so I pressed it with my fingertips.

Looking at Seoul through the large glass windows, I felt like I had the leisure to plan the future and look back on the present.

There is no special effect here, but it must have resonated with me without me realizing it.

‘I can’t take on all thirteen stars by myself. I need allies after all.’

I read the situation coolly.

Some of the thirteen stars might be able to be removed by Kang-hoo himself.

But they’re not stupid.

Two or three people might suffer like that, but the rest of the survivors will join forces and respond together.

Ultimately, you need to create a large board and place many chess pieces on it.

Even if the king is the only one who has taken down the chariot, he cannot defeat the horse, the horse, and the pawns. In the end, he will be caught in the crossfire.

‘First, I’ll definitely keep a close relationship with Lee Ye-rin. I’ll take care of Jung Yu-ri, I’ll pay attention to Ahn Young-ho, and if I make a connection with Abyss… ‘

Thinking becomes clearer.

In addition, it is possible to change the future of the forces that are eliminated by Jang Si-Hwan and the Jeonghwa Guild.

There is an issue that could cast a dark future on Lee Hyeon-seok, the leader of the warlord ‘Abyss’.

Since you can see into the future, you can naturally sketch out how to respond now.

Right then.

“… … !”

Kang-hoo instinctively felt a strange energy suddenly surrounding him and turned his head from his seat.

It was not a feeling that came from overflowing mana or a unique killing intent, but rather a feeling that was felt as fate.

Did you feel a tingling sensation, as if you had already naturally recognized the other person’s existence in your subconscious?

What I saw when I turned my head was none other than Jang Si-hwan.

He was the main character of the original work, and also the biggest mountain that Kang-hoo would have to overcome someday.

Jang Si-hwan, he is the mastermind behind the tragedy that is endlessly rushing towards the end of the world.

‘It was a VIP seat.’

The seat where Jang Si-hwan sat had the best view of Namsan. In addition, the sofa he sat on was a top-of-the-line luxury sofa. It was truly a seat made just for Jang Si-hwan.

The constellation information of Jang Si-hwan, which was naturally scanned, was 10.

Not all of them were scanned.

The maximum number of constellations that can appear in the first list is 10, so only that many are visible.

When Kang-hoo looked down, there were pages like this [1], [2], [3].

Even with the exception of the constellation information on page 1, it was not visible at all from page 2 onwards.

As we saw with Yoo Cheong-hwa earlier, there is a constellation that conceals information, like the ‘Silent Woman’.

‘If I remember correctly, there are thirty constellations that have made contracts. That’s crazy.’

Where would the memories of the main character that I put so much effort into writing about go?

I didn’t even want to bother trying to remember what constellation I had.

There must have been one or two things that were pushed forward without thinking under the pretext of buffing the main character.

Kang-hoo deliberately did not look through the list carefully.

Trying to know exactly what is wrong and what is poisonous now.

So I quickly shook off the memories of Jang Si-hwan’s constellation that kept coming to my mind.

If I make up my mind to think of something else, I can somehow push away the memories that come to mind.

‘That might be fun.’

Kang-hoo suddenly thought to himself, “Maybe I’m crazy?”

Since I have a goal that I can always look up to, I think the process of growing up won’t be boring.

Beyond the short term, could it be a perfect motivation in the long term, or even in the very long term?

I have never forgotten my determination to surpass Jang Si-hwan since I came to this world.

then.

Wouldn’t it be much easier if you could just look up and grow?

There is no need to change your goal setting.

Besides, Kang-hoo knew quite a bit about the future privileges and connections that Jang Si-hwan had yet to obtain.

Although the level is low right now and it is hard to even think about it, there are some beneficial factors that are slowly coming into view.

It goes without saying that these are all things to be taken over unconditionally.

I can’t give even a single grain of rice to Jang Si-hwan.

At that time, Jang Si-hwan’s gaze naturally fell on Kang-hu.

His long black hair, growing out long, intertwined with his red eyes, gave off a decadent vibe.

It was a different kind of decadence from Kang-hoo, whose signature face was pale and bloodless.

Jang Si-hwan spoke first.

“On a day when it rains so heavily, not many people come to the observatory… … . That’s surprising.”

“I’ve always wanted to come and see.”

“Is this your first time here?”

“Yes.”

Unlike Jang Si-hwan’s voice, which had its own accent and tone, Kang-hu’s words were cold and low-pitched.

Jang Si-hwan found it strange that Kang-hoo didn’t make a fuss about seeing a celebrity even after seeing him, and he twiddled his hair with his fingers and snickered.

If you look at Jang Si-hwan, it’s common to be at a loss.

Kang-hu was the only one who looked directly at Jang Si-hwan and responded to his words dryly without changing his expression.

For Jang Si-hwan, who was used to receiving the respect and envy of others, this was a completely different reaction.

It makes you wonder who this person is.