CH 9.2

CONTINUATION…

Hermatox.

It is a parasite that resides in the body and consumes it.

It is necessary to take the pills from the Magyo and just one pill per ten days is sufficient. However, if it is not consumed within the designated period, the Hermatox will lay eggs inside the body and explode.

Setting aside the matter of death, the pain experienced when the Hermatox bursts is described in the book as an intensity of 80 to 100 on a scale of 10, with 10 being the pain of being burned in fire.

It could be considered as the first trial before he becomes the leader of the Demonic cult and kills other cult leaders.

“What will you do if I know a way to remove the Hermatox?”

“Who are you? How do you know that?”

“Well, how I know and who I am are not important. I know what you need. Isn’t that what’s important?”

Jin Cheon-hee and Yeo Ha-ryun.

At first glance, they both appeared to be young children. However, due to Yeo Ha-ryun’s genius intellect brought about by his divine power and Jin Cheon-hee’s mature mentality from his past life as an adult, there was no awkwardness in their conversations with each other.

But if a third person were to witness it, it would be an extremely peculiar and eerie sight.

The bedding continued to burn, now engulfing the bed in flames.

Amidst this, the sight of the two boys facing each other was bizarre.

‘This guy… seems to be pondering something. But for now, it’s better to wait until he speaks.’

Jin Cheon-hee waited. And after a moment of silence, Yeo Ha-ryun spoke.

“…Are you also seeking the Demonic cult? Which noble family are you from?”

‘Ah, I see. He’s mistaken me for one of the eight noble families of the Magyo. Well, it was said that it is normal for the children from the eight noble families, when they were young, would perform martial arts and move around Gangho as spies. So… should I bother to correct this misunderstanding here?’

“Wouldn’t it be suspicious for a child to be alone on such a journey?”

SFX: WHOOSH-

As they conversed, the flames continued to spread more intensely. Soon enough, the guards who were outside noticed.

However, Jin Cheon-hee lowered the bar on the door and instead blocked their way.

SFX: Bang! Bang! Bang!

The guards knocked on the door.

Yeo Ha-ryun asked,

“What are you doing?”

“Just trying to help with your decision making.”

“What?”

‘Damn it. Got to go big here. It’s all or nothing!’

Jin Cheon-hee felt like his heart was about to burst.

No matter how much he had experienced the trials of life, some things were just frightening.

But he knew that if he didn’t firmly establish a relationship with this brat right now, the opportunity would never come again.

“Will you take my hand, or would you prefer to die?”

“I could knock you out and leave. That’s another option.”

“Oh, really? Then I will scream here that you’re a spy from the Magyo. That you tried to kill me. There should be evidence of our fight, and whether people believe my words or not, if they investigate, something will surely come up, won’t it?”

“You…!”

A rusty voice scraped through the flames.

As the guards shouted, the sound of footsteps approaching could be heard. Soon, the door opened.

But before that…

“Make your choice.”

Jin Cheon-hee’s strong voice made Yeo Ha-ryun flinch.

“…I remember.”

‘What did he remember?’

“When I collapsed, it was you who moved me and treated me. My consciousness was wavering, so I thought it was a dream… but it seems to be true. And it seems there was an ulterior motive.”

Jin Cheon-hee thought.

He couldn’t just say it was a doctor’s goodwill without any proof. It would be better to tell a plausible story that he would believe.

“It was a coincidence, what are you going to do?”

The smoke was acrid. The decorative shelf containing candles also caught fire.

SFX: BANG!

A sword strike brushed past Jin Cheon-hee’s back.

The door was quite sturdy, as befitting the VIP room. It didn’t fly open with the first strike.

Yeo Ha-ryun twisted his lips and smiled faintly.

“Let’s take hands.”

That smile didn’t look like a child’s at all.

It was as if something from the depths of an abyss was smiling in his place.

‘So this is the Yeo Ha-ryun who hasn’t killed anyone yet.’

That could be called Yeo Ha-ryun’s most innocent(?) smile from his earliest days.

Jin Cheon-hee showed a completely opposite expression.

“Please save meeee! Uwaaaaah! Mommyyyyyy~!!!”

It was the voice of an innocent and frightened child that could touch anyone’s heart.

When a child trapped in the fire cried out, the effect on the rescueteam was doubled.

“You bastard…?”

Yeo Ha-ryun mumbled with a bewildered expression at the sudden 180 change in Jin Cheon-hee’s expression.

The door opened. Jin Cheon-hee embraced the guard who looked the most like a bandit, whether he wanted to or not, and pretended to cry loudly, tears streaming from his eyes.

“You did well locking the door, but didn’t you know how to open it?”

“You didn’t teach the child how to open the door, did you?”

At those words, the guard’s face contorted.

He had taught him how to lock the door properly in case something dangerous happened outside. But it was true that he had forgotten to teach them how to open it.

The guard spoke loudly.

“Oh, let’s put out the fire quickly! The child must have been so scared!”

As they set out to put out the fire, the other guards gave the bandit-looking guard a cold stare.

Throughout their time here, Jin Cheon-hee had always chosen kind and cute actions.

And because of that guy, something serious almost happened to that innocent child.

“Be more careful from now on!”

“Yeah, you can’t trust someone like him!”

At that moment, Yeo Ha-ryun didn’t miss it.

Jin Cheon-hee’s subtle smile from behind the guard.

It was the unmistakable face of a swindler.