04. Uncomfortable cohabitation (15)

The first limousine I ever rode was very luxurious.

It must be said that it is a car for the daughter of the president of a large company. It is as long as a bus and is equipped with a drink bar that you have only heard about.

“Come on, get on board. You don’t have to decline.”

“Ugh, yes.”

Yoon Seo-hee seemed a little bit intimidated by the world that was so different from her. She could tell because she guessed that she lived in a not-so-well-to-do environment, even if she didn’t usually express it.

And it was the same for me. I tried to resist the urge to look around inside the limousine like a country boy and looked out the window.

At first, I thought they were going to wealthy neighborhoods such as Hannam-dong or Cheongdam-dong, but the limousine carrying three people was running down the road and gradually leaving the city.

“Because there is a site for a villa that Claprot bought on the outskirts of New Seoul. This time, when I transferred school, I decided to stay there. It had to be remodeled a bit.”

“I see.”

Yuna poured us drinks herself and brought up various stories to lighten the mood. It was an ideal response as a host to her guests, but unfortunately I couldn’t focus on her conversation at all.

‘Claprot was a traitor to humanity….’

A traitor to humanity. The people or forces that actively cooperated with the devil in the future that Baek Ji-soo saw before returning, and who brought humanity to the end of destruction.

If you think about it, Cha Soo-hyeok is also a traitor to humanity. There is also a bond called Hunter, who I knew when my dead parents were alive… The assumption that the person known as mankind’s strongest hunter would become an enemy was terrifying to imagine.

Since when did you become a traitor? Will it still be like that? Why are you betraying humanity? Is that something that can be prevented? If you can stop it, what should I do?

I quietly looked at Yuna with my mouth shut. She noticed my gaze on her and turned her head and smiled softly at her eyes.

“What’s wrong, Lee Jin? If you’re thirsty, can I get you another drink?”

“Oh, no. It’s okay.”

He waved her hand and stopped her from pouring her a drink. There were many thoughts in her head, but she wasn’t particularly thirsty.

“… ….”

Is Yuna also a traitor to humanity?

Is Yuna directly related to the beings who betray humanity, or is it still in the future? I didn’t even know if it had anything to do with him or not. Even if Yuna’s surname is Claprot, she definitely has other important positions such as the chairman of her group or running the company.

I don’t know. Rather, it only made things more complicated.

At that time, a man’s voice rang in my head.

[Hey, kid.]

‘Oh! It’s a surprise.’

I’m still confused, but I was surprised when Kertatus, who had been quiet these days, suddenly spoke to me. Yoon Seo-hee stared at me as if asking what was going on.

[I have a question for you.]

‘Suddenly what?’

The last time I proposed an outrageous deal and I rejected it, so what did this guy suddenly have to say about a subject that has been unnervingly quiet until now?

[Is this world going to end soon?]

‘… What?’

[Don’t think about evasive words. Because I have eyes and ears too. It’s yours now. Tsk.]

Kertatus clicked his tongue in his head as if he didn’t like it.

[I hear strange words like devil worshipers and traitors to humanity… So, what I want to ask is. Are you currently being invaded by demons?]

I thought it was quiet for the last few days, so I guess it was collecting information through me.

Anyway, I didn’t quite understand what Kertatus was saying.

‘Are you asking because you don’t know? You’re a devil too.’

[How long do you think I’ve been asleep? Be noisy and answer.]

Well, there are all these guys. My expression faded.

It’s probably faster to see for yourself than to explain. If you fall into the outskirts of the city, it’s time to see it slowly.

Out of the window of the limousine, I began to see the silhouette of a huge structure towering high into the sky.

After the 1999 Outbreak, five pagodas were created on a small piece of land in Korea. At first, it was a symbol of fear, saying it was a sign of destruction, and now it is packaged as if it were a blessing bestowed upon mankind.

A structure that merely indicates that this world is being invaded.

[That one?]

‘It’s Eldoras Tower.’

According to known information, there is an angel and a demon on the top floor of that tower. And let the hunter who conquered the tower choose which of the two to receive the gift.

So there must be demons in that tower of Eldoras as well. If Baek Ji-soo’s words are true, someday they will come out of the tower to destroy this world with their own hands. Right now, it’s just quietly sneaking around.

[Yes. Did that happen in the end….]

‘What? What do you mean?’

I asked back to myself, but Kertatus finished my question and suddenly became quiet. I frowned at the one-sided conversation.

Let’s see if I answer again.

Booung- The limousine started entering the mountain road.

Even though it was a mountain road, it wasn’t like a dirt road, it was like a well-decorated resort. The limousine ran a little further up the mountain road and reached the top of a hill in front of a tightly closed iron gate.

The driver in the front seat said in a firm voice.

“The young lady has returned home.”

Beep- The iron door that was firmly closed moved by itself and the door opened. The limousine drove smoothly and entered the iron gate.

“Wow….”

They said it was a villa, but… What kind of mansion level is it?

The mansion was built in the Western style. The fact that such a large and luxurious villa was built on top of the mountain gave an idea of the level of Claprot’s wealth.

The limousine door opened and the three of us got out of the car.

The scenery of a well-kept garden. Numerous servants lined up on both sides all bowed their heads toward Yuna.

“Have you been there? Miss.”

At that overwhelming sight, both I and Yoon Seo-hee opened her mouth in a daze. Seeing so many people bowing their heads toward us felt a different sense of intimidation than when monsters poured out of the gate.

“Lee, Lee Jin-ah. I have never seen a real maid.”

“Uh… I also.”

I thought this kind of other world only exists in movies or dramas, but it turns out it exists. Compared to the two of us who didn’t know what to do, she handed her luggage to her maid and guided us with a smile as if Yuna was very used to it.

“Come this way, you two. I will show you around the mansion.”

“Guest. I will take care of your luggage.”

“Oh, yes.”

We left our bags with the attendant and walked around the garden with Yuna’s guidance.

The mansion building seen from a distance was also very large, and the size of the garden was the size of an academy training ground. It was enough space to build a soccer field in the garden.

“Isn’t that a bit unusual? Originally, I was planning to go to a dormitory, but my father said he would never allow me to go to Korea unless I use this villa.”

“No, what can I say? It is a wonderful house.”

“Whoops. Thanks.”

Yuna felt again that she was the eldest daughter of a world-class group.

The garden was full of flowers full of seasonal feelings, so it was not boring at all.

The interior of the mansion, which I entered before long, was even more shocking.

“Shah, it’s a chandelier. Lee Jin-ah.”

“Uh, sure….”

A red carpet on the floor and an ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling. It was the first time I had seen such a chandelier with my own eyes. In the hallway, there were paintings and pottery-like ornaments of unknown origin, all of which looked ridiculously expensive.

‘I’m glad I didn’t bring gifts for the housewarming.’

I’d rather be empty-handed in front of such a splendid mansion.

“Then, you two, would you like to have a cup of tea in the drawing room?”

I shook my head.

“No, it’s okay. I had enough to drink in the car. Would you like to show me that product first?”

Since the mansion is so splendid, it was burdensome to stay there for a long time. With Kertatus recovering his strength every moment, I didn’t have time to relax, so I decided to start at work.

Yuna opened her mouth with a deep smile as if she liked my positive attitude even more.

“Okay. Then come this way.”

Yuna led us to the basement of the mansion. Even though it was underground, it didn’t feel dark and shady. An open field of vision in a wide space. All sorts of weapons were hung on the walls: swords, axes, spears.

“Where are you?”

“It’s a personal training ground that only my family can use. I don’t use this place often, and there are no other family members, so it’s a space no one uses.”

At that time, a man dressed neatly in a butler’s attire came with a black case.

“My lady. I brought the things you said.”

“Yes, thank you. It’s good to go upstairs.”

Yuna took her case and put it on the table in the corner of her training ground. Yoon Seo-hee and I huddled around the table and looked at her case.

“Is this the new model?”

“Would you like to take a look?”

As if Yuna was faster at seeing the real thing than explaining, she immediately opened the case and showed me her contents.

“Huh?”

That was an unfamiliar weapon to me as well.

I knew there was such a thing, but it was the first time I had seen it in real form. Because it was such a unique weapon.

On the outside, it was similar in shape to a regular longsword. Except that the hilt has a trigger and a muzzle is made under the guard.

“This, no way….”

“Yes. Yes.”

Yuna said with a confident smile.

“A new product created by our company. It’s a gunblade.”