The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 363

361. The Murim Alliance (1)

“Hello.”

Park Yerim greeted them casually, holding up Peace.

“Isn’t he perfect?”

— Grrrr.

Song Taewon’s gaze fixed on Peace, who was growling, clearly displeased.

“It’s hard to discern his true form, but no ordinary dog has such dark golden eyes.”

“Dog monsters are common, aren’t they? Right, Peace, Choco.”

“…And he doesn’t seem to enjoy his current state very much.”

“It’s the hat. He hates that his horns are covered, but he knows he can’t take it off if he wants to come with us, so he’s annoyed. If Ahjussi [term of endearment for an older man] sees him, he’ll definitely call him cute, so let’s just bear with it a little longer.”

As if understanding her words, Peace smoothed out his wrinkled nose. Sung Hyunjae checked his wristwatch and spoke.

“Today, all the first-class seats on this plane are empty. The remaining seats are for passengers heading to Shanghai as usual.”

Although China was unstable, flights to major cities still operated. Other areas were under a Level 3 travel warning [advisory to reconsider travel due to safety and security risks].

“The destination is Hongqiao International Airport as planned. Everything you need is prepared on board, so just be careful not to get caught during the flight.”

And,” Sung Hyunjae paused briefly before continuing, “Currently, Han Yoojin doesn’t have the ability to protect himself effectively. If his earring hadn’t been taken, he could have used a B-grade barrier, so be as careful as possible about this fact—”

“You have Grace, don’t you?”

At Han Yoohyun’s words, Sung Hyunjae faintly twisted the corner of his lips. In his hand was a beautiful longsword with a glass-like blade. The gazes of the three gathered on the sword with its subtle blue light. Few people knew Grace’s true form, so all three were surprised when—

— Bwee!

A familiar bluebird appeared. Instantly, Han Yoohyun’s face paled. Song Taewon’s expression hardened, and Park Yerim widened her eyes in surprise.

“Unfortunately, Grace is in my hands.”

“…Give it back.”

Han Yoohyun took a step forward, gritting his teeth. The intense murderous intent he exuded, though not directed at them, made Park Yerim and Song Taewon tense. But Sung Hyunjae nonchalantly put Grace back into his inventory. Han Yoohyun’s entire body tensed as if he would pounce at any moment.

“Han Yoojin left it with me. I can’t give it to you, even if you’re family, so I hope you understand. I’ll deliver it myself, so don’t worry.”

“Why would hyung [older brother] do that?”

“If the aircraft is damaged, it will take about a day to prepare another one.”

As if he had no intention of appeasing him at length, Sung Hyunjae coldly drew a line. The look in his eyes toward Han Yoohyun was also coldly sinking. Han Yoohyun clenched his fist tightly. *So that’s why he told me right before departure.* Continuing to delay here would only delay saving hyung. Han Yoohyun suppressed his anger and boarded the plane. Park Yerim also followed behind him with Peace.

“…Ahjussi will be okay, right?”

Even at Park Yerim’s worried question, Han Yoohyun couldn’t answer and bit his lip. His head, as well as his vision, seemed to be burning red.

Han Yoohyun’s belief in Han Yoojin’s safety stemmed not only from the usefulness of his abilities but also from the existence of Grace. An item that could be hidden in his inventory, allowing him to avert a crisis at least once, or even multiple times depending on what Han Yoojin did. As long as it wasn’t taken away, it was impossible for anyone to harm Han Yoojin.

That most powerful piece of protective equipment had slipped out of Han Yoojin’s hands.

Han Yoohyun’s gaze fell to his own hand. His insides twisted. He remembered his hyung’s voice, grumbling that it was just a contract to reassure him not to worry and that it would never break, so why was he even getting hurt?

“Han Yoohyun!”

A mass of water gathered in the air and flew toward Han Yoohyun. At the same time, a flame briefly soared.

Bang!

With a loud noise, steam spread out. Han Yoohyun narrowed his brows and turned to look at Park Yerim. Park Yerim raised her chin as if asking what he was glaring at.

“Just cooling your head a bit.”

“…….”

“Worrying now won’t change anything. It’s at least three hours to where Ahjussi is. It takes about two hours just to get to Shanghai.”

“I know.”

“Your hand is fine too. If you get hurt, then I won’t stop you. But until then, we have to stick to the plan.”

Han Yoohyun raised his eyebrows slightly at Park Yerim’s coaxing tone.

“If I couldn’t hold back, I wouldn’t have gotten on the plane in the first place.”

“That’s true, but just in case.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Okay.”

Park Yerim shrugged and sat down in any empty seat. Han Yoohyun also sat down in his seat and let out a long sigh.

After a while, an announcement was made that the plane was about to move. If it were Korea, it would be getting light, but because of the time difference, it was still dark outside. Soon, the plane landed, and the two of them got up.

“Remember the points to be careful about, right?”

“Yeah. Be careful with skills in situations where there might be witnesses. If we get caught, silence them for good.”

Han Yoohyun took out the Subjugator’s Sword. Since it hadn’t been exposed to the outside yet, it was a weapon that would help conceal their identity. Park Yerim packed her luggage and looked out the window. A moment of silence fell.

Bwee-

A low signal sounded. It was a sign that all the passengers, as well as the captain and crew, had disembarked. At the same time, the Subjugator’s Sword transformed into a flexible sword and was swung widely.

Swish!

The jet-black blade drew a round line, cutting the plane’s body in half in an instant. Park Yerim and Peace slipped out through the gap in the ceiling, and Han Yoohyun swung the sword again. This time, a long line was drawn horizontally. Following that trajectory, sparks flew, and—

Kwaaang!

The tail of the plane exploded with a loud roar. At the same time, Han Yoohyun also escaped the interior of the plane. The three of them stood on top of the plane, which was split in half and engulfed in flames at the tail.

“It’s an attack!”

With someone’s shout, an alarm began to ring loudly. Park Yerim, quickly surveying her surroundings, took out a weapon from her inventory. It wasn’t the Ice Tree Spear of Parmimi that she usually used, but a large bow. The Ice Tree Spear had been left with Yoo Myungwoo for upgrades.

“I didn’t get to practice much.”

Contrary to her words, Park Yerim skillfully aimed the silver bow, which was slightly smaller than her height, at the runway. An arrow was nocked on the string and instantly cut through the air. Then, an explosion soared, and the thick runway floor burst.

“Evelyn unni’s [older sister/female friend] bow is great~.”

The bow that Park Yerim had borrowed was none other than Evelyn’s weapon, recently completed by Yoo Myungwoo. Lending an S-grade weapon wasn’t easy, but Evelyn made it clear that she wanted recognition, especially from Yoo Myungwoo, and handed over the bow, which she hadn’t even used properly. In addition, she also taught Park Yerim how to handle it.

“Make the runway unusable and destroy the plane as much as possible.”

“I know!”

The second arrow was placed on the bowstring. Mana was heavily imbued in the specially made arrow, and it was shot into the dark sky. Kwaaang! The empty runway cracked and overturned as if an earthquake had struck.

“Stop!”

Of course, they couldn’t just stand by and watch that atrocity. Chinese Hunters guarding the airport began to rush in. Park Yerim didn’t care and fired a third arrow. Since the evacuation of people had been somewhat completed, this time she aimed at the plane. The plane exploded as if it had been intercepted by a missile, and flames and smoke rose.

Leaving Park Yerim, who was about to blow up the entire Hongqiao Airport, behind, Han Yoohyun moved as well. Jumping off the plane’s head, he swung the Subjugator’s Sword at the approaching Hunters. The untouched ground collapsed with just the sword wind. The Chinese Hunters, trained soldiers, quickly defended themselves against the unusual momentum, but—

“Keuk!”

“Cough!”

The barriers that collided with the sword blade shattered in an instant, and even the Hunters beyond were swept up in the attack. As soon as the first line collapsed, Han Yoohyun quickly narrowed the distance and plunged into the Hunters. A pit was dug where he landed, and concrete fragments flew up as if pushed out. Amidst the countless fragments, the Subjugator’s Sword and its scabbard began to dance.

There weren’t any S-grades, but even though A-grade Hunters were mixed in here and there, no one could withstand the flying attacks. With each step Han Yoohyun took, the number of Hunters standing on their own two feet quickly decreased.

Bang! Kwaang!

Behind him, the plane and runway were constantly being destroyed. The cut-off airport was brightly lit by the soaring flames. It was as if the sun was rising early.

“Last one!”

Park Yerim shouted and released the bowstring. The only remaining plane exploded. At the same time, Park Yerim packed her luggage and jumped off the plane with Peace. Han Yoohyun was surrounded by fallen Hunters. The still intact soldiers couldn’t easily rush in and were only cautiously guarding from a distance.

“Aren’t there any S-grade Hunters here?”

Park Yerim asked as she approached with a light gait. In that moment, a flare was shot into the distance. The two people and one animal moved towards the flare without delay. There, a young woman in a changpao [traditional Chinese dress] was standing with two bikes.

“I’m Eun Sesun.”

Eun Sesun only said her name briefly and immediately got on the bike.

“I’ve never ridden a bike before, so I’ll ride with this unni [older sister/female friend].”

Park Yerim rode behind Eun Sesun, and Peace jumped onto the bike that Han Yoohyun was riding. As soon as the two bikes started, pursuers followed. With sirens blaring, dozens of cars and bikes began to chase after them.

“We’re going straight to Pudong Airport, but are you really going to be okay?”

Eun Sesun asked as she sped down the road.

“Unlike Hongqiao, they’ll be prepared.”

“It’s okay, we can handle hit-and-run tactics no matter how many people come!”

Moreover, Pudong Airport is close to the sea. If necessary, they can just wipe everyone out without leaving any witnesses.

The traffic around them gradually decreased as road control began. Along with that, attacks began to fly in. Park Yerim took out her bow again and deflected the incoming arrows. Then, she stood up on the bike and turned around. Flapping her clothes wildly, she shot the bow in an instant. Bang! A car with its front bumper pierced was smoking and tumbling.

“I can’t use skills!”

*I could have blown them away in one shot!* Park Yerim grumbled and fired arrows in succession. Cars were easy to hit because they were big targets, but the Hunters riding bikes like them dodged the attacks and counterattacked. A spear containing fire grazed right next to Park Yerim, smashing the road. Eun Sesun momentarily increased the bike’s speed and jumped over the pit engulfed in flames. Squeak, the sound of tires and asphalt rubbing scraped the ears for a long time.

Immediately after, Park Yerim gathered a lot of magic power. The silver light surrounding the bow became stronger, and she strongly shot out an arrow imbued with mana.

Kwaaang!

The arrow that had deeply penetrated the road exploded. The surrounding meters were blown away at once, creating a huge pit. Several bikes that had been persistently following flew away, and those who were unharmed stopped in surprise.

“I know how to destroy roads too, you know?”

“Don’t waste your energy.”

“Don’t worry~. Oh, ahead!”

Park Yerim shouted as she took out a mana potion. A barricade was seen on the road. As if he already knew, the bike that Han Yoohyun was riding slid forward. They didn’t just put up a defensive wall; they completely blocked the road with a large armored vehicle. A barrier was even cast over it.

Han Yoohyun glanced at Eun Sesun, holding the Subjugator’s Sword in its longsword form. Then, he kicked off the bike and jumped up. Eun Sesun quickly threw a wire to balance the ownerless bike.

“He’s coming!”

The soldiers made up of Hunters tensed and prepared for the attack. Han Yoohyun, floating in the air, quickly surveyed his surroundings. There were no cameras or other witnesses. A dark blue flame rose along the blade, and he dropped it as is towards the clustered armored vehicles.

Kwaddeudeuk, the armored vehicle crumpled like a wad of paper, and the flames quickly spread. The barrier melted like snow in the summer, and before they could even react, the dark blue fire engulfed everything. The barricade and the armored vehicle were destroyed without even holding them back for a moment, and an ice path was laid out on the messed-up road. Han Yoohyun got back on the bike that Eun Sesun had brought, and Park Yerim melted the ice path to erase the traces.

As if they had never stopped, the two bikes roared towards Pudong Airport.