The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 240

238. Han Yoohyun’s World (1)

I stared at the quest window, not slowing my sprint. Putting everything else aside, what’s with the 830 points?! That’s incredibly stingy.

“Hey, Partner-ssi. These points are a rip-off, aren’t they? Why didn’t you include the birth year? You should give me eight digits!”

That would be nearly twenty million points. Did he really empty his wallet and have no points left? More than that, it’s connected to the system, but how is he giving items and points?

‘You can earn points by catching monsters, and there’s a point shop for items, but…’

The wine, champagne, and passes weren’t things you could find in the point shop. Did he perhaps go shopping directly in the Medes Merchant City? He’s a fascinating person, anyway. First, I claimed the SS-rank bait.

[Wide-Area Bait – SS Rank

A bait set that can attract all monsters of SS rank or lower within a 200km radius. 10 pieces, 10 flavors.

One-time use]

The small box had ‘Please pop it!’ written on the lid. Inside were 10 round, squishy beads. 200km in all directions, how much area is that? From Seoul to Busan is about 400km, so it’s almost the size of Korea? That’s insane. It could attract monsters from outside the city. If I pop it, it’ll be chaos. I don’t need to use it now, but I carefully stowed it away.

I’ll receive the champagne after Yoohyun gets it, and the fur muffler… what is that, really? Still, I decided to receive it for now, and the moment I claimed the reward.

“Ugh, what kind of muffler is this!”

It’s too long! I almost slipped and fell from the pink wave blocking my sight. If it weren’t for the Leopard Shoes skill, I would have fallen, you jerk!

“How many meters is this, seriously?”

It’s easily more than twice my height. Looking at the muffler, I was even more convinced that Sung Hyunjae gave it to me. The pattern is exactly the same as the fur muffler that guy was knitting before.

…It’s annoyingly well-made, which makes me even more irritated. Plus, it looked luxurious and felt nice because it was made from monster byproducts that cost a fortune. Even though it’s hot pink.

I shoved the muffler, which was overflowing from my arms, into my inventory.

“Now that I know, don’t send me useless things like this!”

I shouted at the empty air, then suddenly felt a chill down my spine.

Wait a minute, does that mean Sung Hyunjae has been watching me all this time? …Not just my spine, but my whole body was covered in goosebumps. Did I say anything weird? I don’t think I said anything out loud. Since when has he been watching? Going to Sigma thinking he was Sung Hyunjae and getting kicked out, or the leash… Ugh, crazy! N, nothing particularly strange, I don’t think I did…

“…Let’s not see each other for a while.”

Don’t watch! Turn off the screen! If you’re going to watch, give me enough points! …Was that 500,000 points some kind of viewing fee? Shame washed over me, and now I had realistic worries.

‘…What if he saw my status window too?’

I checked my status window when I first fell here. I didn’t open the detailed description window except for the changed Seedling, but he would have been able to see all the skill names and title names. No, if he’s really inside the system, he might have been able to see everything even if I didn’t open it.

Putting everything else aside, the keywords are a disaster; they could be used as a weakness. It’s not like he’s the kind of person to act that way, but…. If he saw it, would it become impossible to apply the keyword to Sung Hyunjae forever? I was a little disappointed, even though I had given up.

‘I have to be careful from now on.’

But where is he doing what? I’m curious.

After running across rooftops for a while, the only building lit up in the night city came into view. Normally, they would block the light from leaking out to prevent monsters from gathering, but now it was an emergency, so lights were moving here and there.

I stuck to the wall of a building right next to the Defense Agency and readjusted the radio channel.

“I’m right in front. Report the situation.”

[Five minutes ago, an S-rank, A-ranks, and many B-rank guards left the Defense Agency. The S-rank guards who were fighting the SS-rank monsters seem to have lost contact, so we’re presuming they’re dead. We’re planning to buy time with minimal damage by mobilizing all auxiliary skills and items.]

The S-ranks who fell into the trap wouldn’t have been able to hold out since they were attacked defenselessly. They came without any guards to assist them, thinking they would be fighting the same S-rank. But if they had a proper system, they could buy some time. In my neighborhood, if we put together an A-rank team with experienced members, we could definitely clear a lower-level S-rank dungeon.

“You said there are a total of 9 S-rank guards belonging to the Arkates Defense Agency, right?”

[Yes. One hasn’t recovered from their injuries, and three are presumed dead, so there are five left. I thought all five would be dispatched, but in the end, one decided to stay behind.]

“We have one S-rank guard on our side, so it should be okay. As I said before, enter as soon as you receive the signal.”

I turned off the communication and looked at the Defense Agency again. The Arkates Defense Agency was structured with a central building surrounded by four buildings. Naturally, the center was where the mana hole [a source of concentrated magical energy] was located.

There were small buildings around the four buildings, and corridors connecting them were attached in layers, making it difficult to go straight to the center. Unless you had a high-level stealth skill like me, it would take time to break through. There’s only one S-rank left, but there are still quite a few A-ranks and below.

After replenishing my mana with a mana potion, I entered the Defense Agency. Thanks to the map, I already knew the inside of the building well, so I easily arrived at the central building. Standing in the empty lobby, I took out the remote switch from my inventory.

[♪Fireworks should be done at night after all♬]

A new quest popped up as if it had been waiting. Anyway, you’re the most excited.

[Let’s destroy more than two buildings of the Arkates Defense Agency! Double the fun if they explode in succession! Be careful not to get caught in the explosion~♡

Reward: 10,000P, This Way(SS)]

The reward points increased. Did he fill up his wallet a bit in the meantime? What’s ‘This Way’? A heart… hmm……. Anyway, I felt a little better seeing the SS rank attached. Okay, you can watch a bit. Just don’t rummage through my skill window.

‘Sending the signal.’

I pressed the switch and covered my ears. Almost at the same time.

콰과과광!! 콰앙!! [Sound of massive explosions]

An enormous explosion erupted from both sides of the central building. One Dragon’s Breath Bomb per building. One bomb, smaller than my fist, exploded with tremendous power.

위이이잉─ 위이이이잉─ [Sound of a warning siren]

The warning siren blared, announcing the emergency. But the sound of the building collapsing was even louder. Like standing in the middle of a typhoon, rumbling and crashing sounds echoed continuously.

“What the hell is going on!”

“It’s a bomb! A bomb terror!”

There might be bombs installed in other buildings. People rushed out of the building in fear. The evacuation line continued to the other side, not the collapsing buildings on either side. Even in the meantime, a heavy roar of debris falling down was heard. The floor, as well as the central building itself, shook as if there was an earthquake.

My spine tingled slightly. My heart also pounded a little.

As the roar and vibration gradually subsided, I released my stealth skill. I asked into the slightly crackling radio.

“Did you get in?”

“We got in very well.”

The answer came from the lobby entrance. Vitera and Gnosi, and other A~B rank guards. Vitera approached me with a bright face.

“First, let me express my admiration. It’s really amazing.”

“Thank you, but it’s not over yet, so let’s move quickly. Follow me.”

It would be annoying if even one of the S-rank guards returned after hearing the news. It wouldn’t be easy to pull out in the middle of fighting SS-rank monsters, but you never know.

Following the route I had memorized by looking at the map, I quickly moved my steps.

“Who─!”

퍼억 [Sound of impact], A B-rank guard, who was surprised to see us, was instantly hit in the stomach and fainted. The other Defense Agency employees were the same. As soon as they encountered us, they lost consciousness without even having time to announce that there were intruders.

Many people had escaped at the word of a bomb terror, but there seemed to be quite a few left. It would be safer not to evacuate the underground floor where the mana hole was located. It was said to be made strong by borrowing the power of the mana hole.

“It’s fortunate that the elevator is big.”

The group, about twenty people, could easily ride at once. I unlocked the lock with the universal key I had bought in advance and pressed the button for the lowest floor. Vitera smiled and said that it was her first time going to the mana hole this way.

“It’s hard to dig into the ground because the floor is specially treated.”

“I heard that even SS-ranks have a hard time breaking the walls near the mana hole. According to the map, the executives seem to be on the upper floor that can be accessed from the mana hole.”

“The S-rank guard will probably be guarding the mana hole.”

“Then let’s split up in the middle.”

The elevator stopped. I took out my gun. As soon as the door opened, I fired at the A-rank guard standing guard. Faster than a magic bullet, Vitera dealt with the other A-rank guard. Then, her kick shattered the closed door.

“I don’t even need to use a key for this much.”

I’m glad if you save it for me.

I ran down the hallway. My heart pounded with each step. It wasn’t long now. Almost all obstacles had been removed. Soon I would be able to save my brother with my own hands, with my own strength.

That fact made me happy.

The situation itself that Yoohyun was captured made me shudder, and the treatment of my brother made my blood boil whenever I thought about it. Nevertheless, my heart was pounding as much as it was now. A hot sense of fulfillment spread throughout my body.

“Stop─ Keuk!”

콰앙 [Sound of impact], The closed door warped and flew backward. Even when a fork appeared, I grabbed the direction without hesitation. It was a road I had looked at the map several times and drawn several times. I could recall it as if it were copied if I closed my eyes.

“This way.”

I gave instructions and turned the corner. Before long, another fork appeared, and I stopped for a moment.

“Vitera-ssi.”

“We’ll have to split up here.”

Vitera looked at the direction of the mana hole with cold eyes. She gripped the flat, long sword tightly.

“It’s certain that the only remaining S-rank guard is on the mana hole side. I can feel it even from here, my sister.”

The guard left in the Defense Agency was her sister. I didn’t ask if she was okay. Rather, Vitera was smiling, burning with fighting spirit.

Gnosi and three other A-rank guards were attached to my side. The number was small, but they were the most capable combatants except for Vitera. After all, we didn’t really need support on our side.

“Here are the keys with two uses left. It will be difficult to break the door near the mana hole.”

“Thank you.”

Vitera’s group left first, and we moved in the other direction. There were few people blocking the way. Now, instead of Vitera, Gnosi stepped forward and broke the neck of an A-rank guard. As a veteran with a long career, he quickly subdues his opponent with efficient movements.

I looked at him with slightly cold eyes. We agreed to cooperate, but.

‘There’s no way he’ll hand over Alpha to me willingly.’

Even if the rebellion succeeds and the Defense Agency collapses, I had to think about what would happen after that. Handing over the only SS-rank guard in Arkates City to an outsider is definitely not an option. Unless they completely give up on the city itself, they can’t let go of Alpha.

‘There’s a possibility that they’ll say nicely that they want me to stay in Arkates with Alpha.’

They are people who have suffered from dictatorship. Would they let just one person, especially someone from the outside, handle Alpha? It was highly likely that they would try to hold me hostage. Since I’m a C-rank, it’s easy to subdue me.

Once I unlock Alpha’s restraints with the key, they will attack immediately. Or maybe they’ll try to catch me first. After stopping Alpha from attacking by catching me, they’ll at least make me sign a contract.

‘If it’s a contract below A-rank, I’ll just sign it willingly.’

Or I can tell Yoohyun that I have five lives, so don’t worry and attack. …Even if it’s okay, I think my brother will hesitate. As a last resort, there’s one more bomb left, so I can detonate it. Of course, after separating from Yoohyun.

“Here it is.”

The mana absorption room where Yoohyun was trapped. I stood in front of it again. I opened the door with the newly bought key. As soon as I entered, a familiar name immediately caught my eye.

[C-rank Moas]

The last remaining engraver. Without hesitation, I immediately fired my gun. 퍽 [Sound of impact], With a sound, the C-rank’s head flew off before he could say anything.

“Anyone who can turn off the mana absorption formation, come forward. If you don’t want to die.”

A B-rank didn’t know what to do and stepped forward. I only stunned the other two in case. I dragged the Defense Agency’s B-rank into the inner room. I could see the absorption formation shining bluishly, and my brother sleeping in the middle of it.

My heart ached, but at the same time, my chest swelled.

As soon as the mana absorption formation stopped working, I ran to Yoohyun. Let me untie the kid and then catch me. Just wait a moment.

“I’ll untie you soon.”

It’s okay now. Those damn bastards tied his arms again. After pulling out the IV needle first, I quickly unlocked the restraints on his arms and legs with the key. The sound of the automatic release was so refreshing. I also removed the blindfold and the gag that blocked his mouth.

“…Hyung [term for older brother].”

Perhaps because his throat was dry, Yoohyun called me so faintly that even I, who was right in front of him, could hardly hear him. Even though he couldn’t properly support his body yet, he grabbed my arm. A smile formed on the face that looked up at me.

“I was waiting.”

“…Yeah, okay. Good boy.”

Such a good boy, my brother. I was about to take out a mana potion to restore Yoohyun when. A sudden message window appeared in front of me.

[ㅇㅠㅈㅣㄴㅇㅏ]

Scrambled letters. And almost at the same time.

탕! [Sound of a gunshot]

A gunshot rang out. My back felt hot as if it had been burned. Yoohyun’s eyes widened. In the midst of confusion, unable to understand the situation, a kind voice was heard.

“Now you are free, Alpha.”

Gnosi said. To Alpha. That everything would be okay now. It was as if I had been hit hard on the back of the head. That’s right.

I didn’t think about ‘Alpha’.

I simply thought that Yoohyun had entered the body. I didn’t think about Alpha and his surrounding relationships because I prioritized my brother too much.

If I had asked Gnosi and Vitera about Alpha even once. If they had affection for Alpha and had the intention to save him, I would have changed my words. In a way that Alpha’s treatment is unreasonable and I feel sympathy for him and want to save him. But it was too late now.

“…G…….”

I have to tell him it’s okay. Instead of a voice, blood flowed out of my mouth.

“Hy, Hyung……!”

Yoohyun, who had been frozen, struggled to raise his upper body and tried to hug me. The potion was taken out, but it would be useless.

It’s really okay. Just wait a little longer.

I lost consciousness without saying anything to my brother.