Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 75

Top Star Blessed by the Gods 075. A Bolt from the Blue, No, a Kidnapping (1)

075. A Bolt from the Blue, No, a Kidnapping (1)

2022.01.14.

“I’m not a bad person, so don’t be so scared. You’re making me look like a villain when you tremble like that.” If the guy who snatched my phone and started rambling the moment he barged in *isn’t* a bad person, then what is he? That’s a pretty rich statement, considering the circumstances. “I’m not a robber or a thief, so don’t worry. I just came to see your face and take care of some business.” Yeonwoo’s residence boasted security that Kwon Seonghyun took pride in. It controlled who came and went, and CCTV cameras covered every angle. Security personnel patrolled around the clock. But. ‘…The fact that they broke through all that means they’re definitely not ordinary.’ Moreover, the sheer number of resentful spirits [spirits consumed by vengeance or negative energy] they carry suggests they’re far from ordinary. And they didn’t even come alone. It wasn’t entirely surprising that the security was breached. The security was only meant to deter ordinary nuisances like stalkers, peddlers, or paparazzi. It was also intended to prevent petty crimes like burglaries, but the knife scar on that guy’s face and the bulky figures in front of me were clearly a threat beyond that level.

“Don’t even think about contacting anyone. Okay, buddy? It’s better for both of us if you’re careful, right?” The knife scar glanced at Jerry, who was trembling, and grinned, revealing his teeth. “If you accidentally move your finger the wrong way and it breaks, it’ll hurt your body, and it’ll *really* hurt your heart, okay?” I wasn’t planning on it anyway. I have ways to contact people even without a phone. ‘I was annoyed that he was always sticking with Kwon Seonghyun, but it’s helpful in times like this.’ It’s a method I wouldn’t normally be able to use, but Yeonwoo was different. To be precise, it’s like sending a one-way signal, no different from using spiritual power as a stimulus, but that doesn’t matter. Yeonwoo started using the power he gained after the lifespan system appeared. The Dongja Spirit [a youthful spirit or deity], who knows Yeonwoo well, must be in a frenzy right now. The Dongja Spirit must have already told Kwon Seonghyun, another being who can see him, about this.

But the main problem still remained. ‘What the hell is that guy’s purpose…’ They’re clearly not armed robbers who broke in looking for money or jewelry. They’re too organized for that, and more than anything, the level of the vengeful spirits they carry is extraordinary. They don’t seem to be thoroughly searching the place either. All they’re doing is… “It’s harder to get a glimpse of your face than those high-ranking executives, so I wondered what kind of person you were, but you look pretty ordinary…” He crossed his arms and scrutinized Yeonwoo’s face. “Do you have some kind of special talent? Your face is a bit handsome, but I don’t think that’s enough to captivate both that tough guy and our chairman.” He was being incredibly rude. Well, it’s a mistake to expect manners from guys who forcefully broke into someone else’s residence and took away their means of communication. But I was able to glean a clue. ‘The target is me.’ The knife scar has someone behind him. ‘Chairman’ is clearly the one who gave the orders. And ‘tough guy’ is probably Kwon Seonghyun, so the only thing left to do is one thing. ‘I have to hope that the Dongja Spirit properly conveyed the message to Kwon Seonghyun.’ I need to stall for time. With his eyes fixed on the knife scar, Yeonwoo raised his lips slightly. “I *do* have a special talent. For example, I can find out that you killed a man with a red bear tattoo on his neck.”

*** Let’s say I was caught off guard at first. But Yeonwoo doesn’t make a habit of being taken advantage of. He was just frozen by the coldness and discrimination he faced when he was young. Maybe that’s why. ‘Since I got hit once, I should at least pay back half of it; that’s just how it is.’ Paying back in the same way isn’t very effective for people like this. This method is far more efficient, especially if they’re confident in their strength. Is that why? As soon as Yeonwoo finished speaking, the knife scar’s entire demeanor changed completely. The smile that had filled his plump face vanished as if washed away, and a blank expression took its place. That must be the man’s true nature. “Where did you hear that story?” “I didn’t hear it; I saw it.” “Don’t talk nonsense.” “Well, it’s up to you whether you believe it or not.” “Ha… you had a sly side, huh?” The knife scar forced a smile. He seemed wary of losing the initiative, but that was only for a moment. “Why bother making it look like a suicide? And a suicide by hanging, too.” As Yeonwoo continued to speak, the knife scar’s expression hardened again. “Where did you hear that?” “You’ve been saying strange things since a while ago. I told you, I saw it directly.” “Stop talking nonsense.” The knife scar’s hardened expression looked downright ferocious. “Why? Didn’t that ‘Chairman’ tell you about this?” “You, you little bastard!” The knife scar, who was about to rush at Yeonwoo, gritting his teeth, was stopped by the other bulky figures standing outside. “Chief! You can’t do this!” “Chief!” The beefy guys rushed in, grabbing the knife scar, probably noticing that the atmosphere inside had changed to some extent. The atmosphere was fierce, but Yeonwoo remained calm. ‘It’s going well, just as I thought.’ When you meet someone who knows a secret you’ve been hiding, the reactions are extremely divided. Either they’re crushed by the revealed truth and their mentality collapses, or they try to cover it up again to hide it more thoroughly. The knife scar clearly belonged to the latter. ‘If I stimulate him a little more, I might be able to stall for time perfectly…’ That’s what he was thinking when… “Ah, right. That’s right. I can’t get excited here, right.” The knife scar’s momentum, which had been so excited that he was about to rush in and grab my collar, subsided in an instant. “Wow. You’re really something, aren’t you? I almost got caught up in it. I thought you had some kind of talent, but was that it? I buried everyone who knew… you must have some talent to know exactly.” Perhaps it wasn’t for nothing that he was called Chief; he regained his composure faster than expected. This time, Yeonwoo’s brow furrowed. It would be troublesome if that guy regained his composure already. ‘Tsk. What is that Dongja Spirit doing somewhere? He’s still not here?’ And one more piece of bad news: “It looks like you’re trying to pull some sly tricks, but let’s not waste time. We’re busy people, you see. Okay?” The knife scar seemed to have noticed Yeonwoo’s plan to some extent. “Since you seem to be a quick-witted fellow, I won’t say much. You’re the one we need to take, so you can’t do anything about it, but that little brat is a different story.”

“Eek!” Jerry had just seen the knife scar’s eyes roll back and rush at him. It was only natural that he was horrified by the knife scar’s mention. “Breaking one of those brats’ legs is nothing. What are you going to do?” “…” To be honest, those bulky figures aren’t really a big threat to Yeonwoo. They’re just humans who are swayed by a few words. If necessary, he could use a talisman to open his spiritual eyes in an instant, and the effect would be doubled. The number of vengeful spirits they carry and the sticky thoughts that linger would surely punish the opponent thoroughly if they got the chance. It’s only natural that they would fall into chaos. It’s easy to slip through the cracks. But… “Having all your limbs broken is a pretty good experience in its own way. Hospitals these days are very well equipped. If you’re hospitalized, you get regular meals. Doctors and nurses come and take care of your health. They turn on the air conditioner when it’s hot, and they turn on the heating when it’s cold. Isn’t that heaven?” Rather, the knife scar began to threaten Yeonwoo with Jerry. ‘Tsk. This is getting messy.’ The reason I was stalling for time was precisely this: Jerry is here in addition to Yeonwoo. I can get out of here alone, but the story changes if Jerry is here. It’s not easy to move with a burden. “But it’s not good for young people to get a chill in their bones, so let’s move quickly and cheaply without hurting young friends, okay?” There’s no other way. “Are you saying I should go with you?” “I’m glad you understand quickly.” “I don’t know who the other party is or why they’re looking for me, but I can’t just follow you blindly.” “Our chairman is a gentleman, so don’t worry about your well-being. I came here purely because it was too difficult to see your face, so if you just come with me willingly, I don’t intend to cause any trouble here.” [Truth] Understanding the intention tells me that the knife scar’s words are true. ‘Hoo…’ “Hyung [older brother or respected male figure]? A-are you going?” “I have no choice.” “Y-you can’t go!” “Wouldn’t it be better than having your arms and legs broken?” “That’s, that’s…” “You stay here for now. Kwon Seonghyun will be here. Listen to the rest from him.” “Y-yes?! W-what?” How can I convey something if I don’t know anything! But Yeonwoo didn’t bother to explain to Jerry. How do I explain it? The fact that I can communicate with Kwon Seonghyun to some extent through the medium of the Dongja Spirit. Moreover, an old ghost like the Dongja Spirit should be able to find the traces Yeonwoo left behind without difficulty. Besides… ‘I need to see that chairman’s face.’ If there’s someone who already knows about him, he might do this troublesome thing not just once, but several more times in the future. It would be different if it was limited to Yeonwoo himself… but touching those around him is a different story. “Is the story over? Let’s move quickly now. It’s been too long. Hurry… Ugh!” Crackle!

The moment he tried to push Yeonwoo and make him step forward, a strong spark erupted. The knife scar was shocked and took his hand off, but it was already red as if blisters had formed. “No, what is this again…” It was a phenomenon that occurred when the vengeful spirits around the knife scar touched the pure spiritual power he was wearing. But the knife scar and the bulky figures, who had no way of knowing that, were horrified and even took a step back from Yeonwoo. Yeonwoo gestured to them. “What are you doing? You said let’s go?” It was the moment when the initiative completely passed to Yeonwoo. *** “What the hell are you?” “Why do you want to know?” “You’re a very bewitching person. It’s like I’m really possessed by something?” “Stop talking nonsense, okay?” The heavy car body glided smoothly over the road. When I got off the highway and entered the forest of buildings… ‘I’m almost there.’ I realized I was almost at my destination. “I don’t know what kind of trick you’re playing, but the chairman isn’t a rough person, but you should still be careful in front of him.” The knife scar glared and threatened. Unfortunately, it wasn’t threatening at all. “I think *you* guys should be careful first.” When the car came to a complete stop and I got out of the door that the driver opened, Yeonwoo looked back and said… Snap!

A light sound of snapping fingers, but the aftermath was not light at all. “What? What nonsense are you talking about again… Ugh!” The knife scar, who was about to get out following Yeonwoo, suddenly grabbed his neck and twisted his body painfully. “Heok! You! How did you get here! What! Ugh!” He stared at the air as if he had seen something, then twisted his body and screamed. “Chief! What’s wrong?” “Hyung! Get a hold of yourself!” To others, it would look like the knife scar suddenly had a seizure on his own. He’s desperately scratching his neck, which has nothing on it, and making strange noises, so he might look crazy. ‘You shouldn’t have lived so unkindly.’ Yeonwoo didn’t do much. He just gave a little power to the existence closest to the evil spirit among the vengeful spirits surrounding the knife scar – the one with the impressive red bear tattoo that had been stretched out for a long time because he had been hanged to death. Was it called treating poison with poison? “Hyung! Hyung!” “Quick! Take him to the hospital!” Even if you go to the hospital, you won’t receive any special treatment. Of course, there’s no kindness to tell you that. “What are you doing?” “Yes. Yes…?” While the bulky figures who had been in the car with him were panicking as they looked at the knife scar, Yeonwoo gestured to the driver who had opened the door. “Please guide me to the ‘Chairman’ quickly.”