Revenge with the Power of the Final Boss

Chapter 36

For the past four years, the world had enjoyed a semblance of peace.

Villains still caused trouble, and countless societal problems continued to surface, but at least there wasn’t a looming sense that the world might collapse any moment.

Amid this enduring peace, I was now...

"Seo-jun, what do you think about taking a bath together at midnight tonight?"

Listening to Seomun Ye-jin, who had been planning her schemes since morning.

"Isn’t it a bit much to have your first experience in the bathroom?"

"Oh! You’re right! Seo-jun, you’re absolutely right! It has to be in bed to leave a lasting mark for all eternity, doesn’t it? Hehe~ If my maiden blood stains the sheets after losing it to you, Seo-jun... it could become a family heirloom to treasure forever."

"Stop saying weird things. Why would you even think of making that an heirloom? That involves me too, doesn’t it?"

"Yes, of course! It would be with you, Seo-jun~ Hehe~ Together, right?"

From the way Seomun Ye-jin immediately brightened at my words, it was obvious that her earlier "heirloom" remark was just a joke.

She only said it because she wanted to hear me acknowledge the implication—being together as a couple, bound in that way.

"You could have just asked me directly."

"But it’s nice to hear it naturally like this too~"

Seomun Ye-jin had a knack for enjoying my casual, matter-of-fact comments as if they were the most natural things in the world.

'If she likes it, I guess I don’t mind either.'

Seeing her smiling so brightly, I realized my lips had unconsciously curved into a grin as well.

***

Lee Ha-yeon

Lee Ha-yeon was born to a Korean SSS-Class Hunter, Lee Jung-cheon, and Isabelle Marsa, a retired American model of French descent.

As a result of this East-West lineage, she took more after her mother in appearance and stood out from a young age.

Her father, Lee Jung-cheon, was the guild master of the Angel Guild, one of Korea’s top ten guilds.

Though the Angel Guild didn’t boast multiple SSS-Class Hunters like the Seven Star Guild or the Taehan Guild, having an SSS-Class Hunter as its leader made it a renowned guild worldwide.

Growing up under such a prominent figure, Lee Ha-yeon’s talents were apparent from an early age.

"Remarkable!"

"At this rate, she might become an SSS-Class Hunter in her twenties!"

The label "next-generation SSS-Class Hunter" had been attached to her since childhood, a mark of her genius.

No matter where she went, she attracted attention and high expectations.

To strengthen herself quickly, she spent most of her time in Korea, where mana was abundant. Even at a young age, she volunteered to participate in dungeon raids, earning her considerable fame.

"One, two~"

Recently, she had been in the U.S. tackling dungeons, but today she returned to Korea.

Taking a deep breath as she exited the airport, she maintained a composed smile and even waved lightly as cameras flashed around her.

"Wait! Don’t push!"

"Just give us a moment for an interview!"

"Don’t block the way! This is the public’s right to know!"

Soon, the Kangin Guild’s cleanup team would arrive to arrest the villains and repair the damaged road.

"I guess I can relax in the car again."

As Lee Ha-yeon thought this, another annoyance arose.

"The Angel Guild’s Lee Ha-yeon was attacked, and we’re here in response."

"We’ll escort you to Seoul."

The White Tiger Guild, upon hearing of the incident, had dispatched an escort team under the pretense of offering aid.

Representing the team was Baek Seo-jin, the White Tiger Guild’s successor, along with a hired healer.

"I’m Baek Seo-jin, sent from the White Tiger Guild to ensure your safety. I’ll do my best to see you arrive unharmed."

"I’m Han Se-hee, fifteen years old, and serving as the healer."

The healer, Han Se-hee, was a freelance addition, not a White Tiger Guild member.

Han Se-hee. I’ve heard that name before.

Though Lee Ha-yeon had been away from Korea, she recognized the name.

Han Se-hee was a well-known healer unaffiliated with any guild. Seeing her in person, Lee Ha-yeon noted her striking pink hair, crimson eyes, graceful aura, and well-developed figure, which made her a beautiful and impressive young girl.

To Lee Ha-yeon, Han Se-hee’s beauty was comparable to her own, rivaling even the most stunning appearances she had seen in the U.S.

"She’s my age? Impressive."

Lee Ha-yeon was slightly surprised as she observed Baek Seo-jin. Though they were the same age, his strength seemed comparable to her own as an S-Class Hunter.

She hadn’t expected someone her age, aside from Seomun Ye-jin four years ago, to be this capable.

While exceptions like Kim Ho-jun, who had been an SSS-Class Hunter at her current age, existed, he was so far beyond normal comparison that she hadn’t even considered him.

Baek Seo-jin, with his blue hair and green eyes, exuded a soft and approachable charm, likely leaving a positive impression on anyone meeting him for the first time. However, after the exhausting party yesterday, his appearance and demeanor didn’t interest Lee Ha-yeon much.

"Thank you. I’m a bit tired, so would it be alright if I rested for a moment?"

"Of course."

"Thank you."

Hearing Baek Seo-jin’s confident reply, Lee Ha-yeon closed her eyes to rest.

BOOOOM!

A man radiating an overwhelming aura of mana far beyond the earlier villains appeared.

***

[Breaking News! Angel Guild’s Successor, Genius Girl Lee Ha-yeon, Kidnapped!]

[Healer Han Se-hee Also Confirmed to Be Among the Abducted—Shocking Development!]

[White Tiger Guild’s Successor Baek Seo-jin Severely Injured During Escort Mission]

"What is this?"

Reading the breaking news in real time, I momentarily doubted if the article was a mistake.

– It seems the two girls are about to be offered as sacrifices to The Fox That Devours Worlds.

Why were the two original heroines suddenly thrown into a life-or-death situation?

‘The original protagonist is utterly useless, isn’t he?’