17 – Doubt (3)

“It will kill the disease.”

The instant kill ability, as the name suggests, is extreme.

There is no option other than to die.

However, even the usability was not extreme.

‘Theoretically, it’s possible.’

For example, let’s say we have a terminally ill lung cancer patient.

If I could just see that cancer mass, it would be possible to completely annihilate it with my powers.

If you strongly implement instant death, it will become ‘disappearance’.

The problem is, I’ve never done it. Some patients with cancer in their previous lives have succeeded, but there has been no case of resolving ‘mana addiction’.

“Uh, what is that… … .”

“There is such a way. Whether it will be successful, I honestly can’t say for sure.”

So I wasn’t sure.

The cause of mana addiction is the mana generated from the wrongly made ‘core’.

If you break this core cleanly, you’ll be cured in theory.

However, I have never tried removing the core. It is unclear what kind of contrast effect this will have.

The choice will be entirely up to Eugene.

“… Then, can you save Yuri?”

“There are possibilities. I’m not forcing it. Whatever you choose is your freedom. However, even if you refuse, I will help. I’m sure they’re lying, but if you feel comfortable, Mr. Eugene, I’ll join the government, even for a moment, considering how helpful it has been for me so far.”

In common sense, I was a Hunter.

Even if the hunter’s ability was strong, would it be possible to save a dying person?

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Killing life is the Hunter’s ability.

It will be hard to accept. When you think calmly, you will decide that you will do something if you are going to die anyway, but it is very difficult to remain calm when your family is at stake.

I looked at Eugene. Eugene’s trembling eyes and hands proved that he was in a very unstable state.

I waited patiently. Eugene lowered his head. And said in a very low voice.

“… It’s nonsense. What I did to the government has weight. If they turn against me, I’ll be in real trouble. There’s no way they’ll betray me for that.”

“I understand.”

‘… I can’t help it.’

In my previous life, I also belonged to the government. so i know How stupid are they… In addition.

is it cruel

However, it would be difficult to imagine from Eugene’s point of view. He’d given most of his life to the government, and that they were actually trying to betray him.

I know it’s true, but I can’t accept it.

I wasn’t going to force it.

Although there is a possibility of curing the disease.

It could have gone wrong with unexpected results, and I could have killed her brother with my own hands.

“I know that Sung Hoon is a strong person. more than anyone else And, I know very well that I am not a bad person. Even if I’m like this… I have people’s eyes. But I guess this is a different story. Just because you are strong doesn’t mean you can save someone who is sick.”

Yujin looked at me and smiled faintly.

… Unfortunately, seeing that they still believe in the government, they didn’t seem to have eyes for people.

“The choice is up to Yujin. You don’t have to say sorry to me.”

I answered seriously and got up from my seat.

The aftertaste was bitter. Maybe later, when she hears that she was wrong, she might hit the ground and regret it.

“… Well then, I understand that I will be affiliated with the government for a moment. Have a good time with your brother.”

It was not difficult to join and leave for a while.

I had the power to get rid of all who got in my way.

‘By the way, self-loathing creeps in.’

I’m a selfish guy. It was like that before, and it is still like that now.

‘After all, this is a choice for me.’

wanting to run away

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Knowing the gruesome ending, but not twisting the cliché must have come from the desire to take responsibility for myself as much as possible.

I felt uncomfortable. However, I had no intention of forcibly persuading her. It’s worse if you go out with a big promise and then go wrong.

It was time to turn around and walk.

“Mr. Sung Hoon.”

“… ?”

she grabbed my arm

Still shedding clear tears, she looked me in the eye and said.

“But it is strange. Seeing that you want to trust Seong-hoon, whom you haven’t seen for even a month, more than the government side you’ve been with for years.”

“… … .”

“Somehow, I think I will regret it. therefore.”

Eugene said firmly.

“help. In the way Seong-Hun says.”

**

“uh… ? weird. Coke, you must have gone. You have come again.”

I stood in front of the hospital bed with a firm expression.

I looked at Eugene. She lowered her stance with a calm face and took Yuri’s hand.

“Yuri, do you believe your sister?”

“Of course. If you don’t trust your sister, who do you trust?”

“… This person will treat you.”

“yes… ?”

“Sorry. I can’t explain much.”

Because even my sister doesn’t know.

It sounded like an auditory hallucination. I took a deep breath and said.

“Can I check the status?”

Yuri looked at me with surprised eyes.

How absurd it must be for a person who has just come and gone as his former boss to suddenly treat him.

But thankfully, she seemed to completely trust Eugene.

“… I don’t know what it is, but I believe in you. Yes. Please check.”

I carefully held Yuri’s hand.

I checked the condition of the glass by pouring mana.

The mana created from the wrong core was eating away at Yuri’s heart.

Confirming that it was already full to the limit, I bit my molars.

‘It’s more serious than I thought.’

It came to the conclusion that there was no time.

Even if it was a little late, I wouldn’t have even tried.

“Yuri.”

“Coke, yes.”

“… It will hurt a lot when the treatment begins.”

“sick? I hate being sick.”

Yuri laughed and shook his head as if it were a joke.

“Of course it hurts. I still feel so sick does not matter. Cool, as long as it gets better.”

“… It will hurt beyond compare to what it is now.”

The vessel that holds mana is called a core.

Every Hunter has it. It’s the same as the MP in the game. The mana contained in this core is essential in order to use the attribute.

And if that goes wrong, you get ‘mana addiction’. The reasons for taking it were varied. However, it is certain that it occurs with a very rare probability.

I’m going to kill Yuri’s core from now on.

The problem is then If the core generating mana explodes, mana will run out of control.

“You have to keep your mind straight. I will rebuild the core.”

“… A core?”

“The process will be very painful. And you have to endure the pain and rebuild your core.”

Having mana addiction meant that Yuri had awakened as a Hunter.

To the point of getting addicted, he must have had a huge talent. Basically, it is a disease that only affects those who have it.

“Can you?”

I asked Yuri with clear eyes.

Yuri nodded with a serious face, perhaps realizing that the situation was serious from my detailed explanation.

“Okay then. I will remove the core from now on, so you have to be alert.”

I raised my hand near Yuri’s heart with a nervous look.

Two conditions are required to use the instant buy.

The first target to be killed instantly.

The second was my will.

Whereas when killing monsters or people, you can designate the target through sight.

In the case of the invisible core, I had to draw a detailed image in my head.

If, during this process, her concentration is distracted or she fails to materialize the object, her body may explode.

‘You have to succeed.’

The mana that was drained earlier was attached to the outer shell of the core inside the glass body.

It was to know the exact shape.

very slowly As if drawing a circle that didn’t go wrong an inch, I took a deep breath and poured all my nerves into it.

As a result.

‘found.’

It was not difficult to find out her core shape.

I cried out inwardly.

‘die.’

– Kwajijik!

There was the sound of something breaking inside her body.

The core has been successfully removed.

“Ouch! Aww!”

At the same time, Yuri twisted her whole body and let out a scream.

The bed rattled as if it had been an earthquake.

I looked at her with a pitiful expression.

‘Hold on for a bit.’

Yuri must be feeling the pain of being ripped apart right now.

The mana that had been condensed in the core burst out all at once.

But it’s not over yet. Because it’s important from now on.

“The core was safely destroyed. Now, I need to recreate the core. Would you like to gather the scattered mana into one point?”

She closed her eyes in a cold sweat.

After that, he let out a rough breath and clenched his fists.

His complexion gradually stabilized.

“You’re doing great. Now breathe slowly. With the feeling that oxygen goes back and forth to the cells.”

He gently wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.

Breathing is gradually returning to normal.

Seizures also decreased.

‘Okay, this is a success.’

It was fortunate that Yuri had some talent.

It would have been difficult if he hadn’t been able to handle even a little bit of mana.

“Yuri, are you okay?”

Eugene looked at her with tears in her eyes.

“Uh, sister… .”

That moment.

“Keugh!”

“… !”

Hemoptysis of blood gushed out of Yuri’s mouth.

“Yuri!”

‘Damn it, that’s not good!’

It seemed that her concentration had been disturbed.

It will be more so because the mind and body are in a weak state.

I hurriedly took out the item.

– Elixir: Elixir that has the effect of curing all diseases.

Then, without a second thought, he poured the elixir down her throat.

Although it’s better to give the elixir while the body is stable.

Then it might be too late.

“Almost done. Yuri, hold on a little longer.”

Although she seemed to have difficulty drinking the elixir.

Gulp. You have to eat it even if you squeeze out the strength you used to eat.

“What happened? Is Yuri okay?”

Eugene said with a confused expression.

“Do not worry. It has stabilized a lot. It will get better with time.”

The scattered mana was moving towards the heart.

That’s a good sign that a core is developing.

“Mr. Seonghoon. How should I repay you for today’s work… ?”

Eugene looks like she’s about to burst into tears.

I smiled faintly as I looked at her.

“Do you remember the wish ticket I gave you in the past? I’ll hit it off.”

Eugene turned his head.

Water dripped on the floor.

“Thank you for your words, but I can’t.”

“Fine. It’s not like this to get anything.

Yujin wiped away the tears and put on a determined expression.

“no. I will serve you for the rest of my life.”

“Yes? You don’t have to do this.”

Eugene grabbed my wrist.

“I want to repay the favor in any way. Please.”

The look on her face that she won’t back down.

After thinking for a while, I opened my mouth.

“All right. Then, do it until Eugene wants to do it. It’s like that for the rest of my life.”

It was a formal word to ease the burden on her heart.

You just have to let them do it for about a week, and then let them stop when they are rewarded enough.

“thank you. I wish you well in the future.”

Eugene bowed his head.

**

I was enjoying a cup of coffee on the sofa.

‘Good.’

Yuri’s condition was gradually improving.

In the next few days, your eyes will open.

– Ding-dong.

someone rang the doorbell

I jumped up and headed for the front door.

“Wait.”

I opened the front door and saw a familiar face.

“Mr. Eugene?”

“hello. I came to work.”

She was wearing the office look I had never seen before.

I looked at her with a puzzled expression.

“Why are you going to work at my house… ?”

“Because I decided to serve you next to you from now on.”

I looked at the time.

“Eugene, it’s 2 in the morning.”

“I know. But, even in the early morning, I take care of you.”

“Aren’t you sick somewhere?”

“No, it’s normal. I want to show my sincerity.”

“Oh, I see.”

I ignored her and slammed the front door.

It was a doormat.

‘Chaewon is busy taking care of her.’