The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 433

The acrid smell of blood dissipated, and the rock walls vanished. In their place, a scattered mountain of gifts and fallen Rudolph decorations appeared, replacing the Great Dragon’s corpse. Blood continued to drip from Thunder Bird’s ceremonial attire onto the soft, white carpet, staining it with crimson spots.

“Don’t be stubborn. What will you do if I don’t go?”

It was all over. Rauchitas was dead, and my brother was alive. Both of them were safe. All that was left was to escape the dungeon, but now…

“You suspect it too, don’t you?”

Hugging my brother, I smiled.

“That it’ll be hard to get out safely. We can even share skills. That’s how close we are. It might be possible to remain as a separate entity here in the dungeon, but what if I leave? If I become Han Yoojin, not a monster?”

If even the barrier of being a monster in the dungeon disappeared.

“Maybe it’ll be okay for me. There are cases of taking monsters out of the dungeon. Maybe it’ll be fine if we don’t interfere with each other and stay apart. But Yoohyun…”

Our gazes simultaneously turned to Yoohyun. My brother’s eyes blinked slowly.

“He wasn’t even a boss monster, right?”

That’s right. I had thought Han Yoohyun might be the final boss, but my brother… my brother was just one of the simple devices. Was it because he was dead and cut off from this world? He couldn’t even become a monster.

“Do you think he’ll be okay even if he leaves the dungeon?”

“…….”

“No, I don’t think it’s safe to even get out of here right now. Because he’s right outside.”

I was talking about Yoohyun, who would be waiting outside. An incomplete fake meeting the real one. It was obvious which one would have a problem.

Unlike the two Han Yoojins, he might collapse without maintaining his ego, his sense of self, or be absorbed by the real one.

“…Hyung.”

Yoohyun, who had been listening to our story, finally spoke.

“You can go.”

My brother’s hand weakly pushed against my chest. The tips of his fingers trembled, and his face showed undisguised fear. I clicked my tongue as if blaming him. I took my brother’s hand.

“What are you talking about? I told you I’m not going.”

“But.”

“We’ll never be apart again, Yoohyun. Never again, absolutely.”

He said it with satisfaction. I had the absurd thought that he was showing off to me. That he would never let go of his brother. That he wouldn’t let him out of his sight.

That we would always be together.

“…Hey, still. You never know.”

Even though I knew it was impossible to persuade him, I opened my mouth. It was just a formality.

“Rather than giving up like this, we should at least try.”

“Give up? What give up?”

He frowned as if he had heard something ridiculous.

“Is someone going to die? Hey, our world is here.”

Comforting Yoohyun, he raised the corners of his lips. His eyes were not at all discouraged. Rather, they were full of strength.

“This is the real thing for us. The world where my brother and I have lived, and where we are together. This is real, we are real, and you guys are the fakes who suddenly jumped in.”

“You…….”

“So I’m going to live.”

He said it with a confident face, as if it were obvious.

“I have no intention of dying at all. I’m going to live with my brother, just the two of us. Until the very end.”

“…That’s.”

“You said this dungeon won’t be reset, right?”

“…It’s going to be closed. There are too many errors. It shouldn’t have been created in the first place.”

“Yeah. Closed. You said it’s going to be closed, but you didn’t say it’s going to disappear. It might continue to be maintained while closed.”

It was just wishful thinking. But saying that we might be safe if we go out, or saying that the world inside the dungeon will be maintained, there was not much difference.

It was Han Yoojin’s choice which one to place his hope on.

“Take this.”

Han Yoojin took off the ceremonial attire and threw it to me.

“All the weapons are broken, and there’s nothing left.”

“This… you bastard.”

My heart welled up. I approached him, who was holding my brother. I wanted to punch him one last time.

“Something might happen, but you’re just giving it back?”

“You said it was a gift. I might have wiped my mouth if it was a coat.”

“Still, you have to take care of Yoohyun! There’s no one else here. HaeYeon [a powerful hunter guild] is obviously empty, and we’ve eliminated all the people outside.”

SeSung [another hunter guild], the Awakened Management Office, the Hunter Association, and even the place where Yerim went. Even Liet, whom Noah met, disappeared. At best, there would be a few people walking around the streets. No, after attracting the hunters and cleaning them up, there might be only two people left here.

Only the two people in front of me.

“Damn it, how can you say you don’t have any weapons left? Here, if I take out my gun, I’m an A-rank… wait a minute, the gun.”

I didn’t use the gun at the end because it took too long to charge. Of course, it should be fine? That bastard looked at me and took out the Wildcat gun as if he couldn’t help it.

“You told me to take it.”

“No, this…….”

Yeah, this bastard was me too. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to give him the gun, shoes, and jacket, but I also had a long way to go. I took back the gun and took out the weapons that were left in my inventory instead. As well as other items.

“This is a cookie that makes your body smaller. I can’t give you much, but there are ten. They’re very useful. I’ll give you a universal key too. It’s for three uses. There are plenty of places to rob in this neighborhood. I’m sure you’ll rob them well. And two one-time teleport items. They’re expensive. Use them when you’re really in a hurry.”

I was going out now, so I left only a small amount of potions and poured everything out.

“Are you cleaning out the warehouse? There are a lot of those things in this neighborhood too.”

“I don’t know if it’ll stay fine. You have to prepare. This is dried fruit. After we leave, secure drinking water and food as soon as possible. You know there’s a convenience store right next door, right? The department store food court is still there too. Canned goods last a long time.”

“You’re nagging too much. You’re going to come back in because you’re worried about me. Go quickly.”

I waved my hand, telling him to get out of here quickly.

“You take good care of your brother.”

“I don’t need to be told─”

“Don’t die.”

“…….”

“Survive somehow. No matter what you do. That’s how we’ve lived.”

As if to show off, he spread out his palm.

“We’re here because we survived. Even now.”

This moment, the ending.

I took a step back. My gaze, which had been looking at me for a moment, soon moved to Yoohyun. It was a kind look. I turned around. The lobby, filled with Christmas decorations, came into view. At the end of it, I moved towards the door where the midday sunlight was seeping in.

“…I’m sorry, Hyung.”

“What are you sorry about again?”

“Hyung might be okay, but, but.”

“I’m not going.”

I walked on.

“Yeah. But I’m, I’m happy. I’m glad Hyung stayed… I shouldn’t be like this.”

“What do you mean you shouldn’t be? Hey, I’m happy too.”

“…I’m really happy, so happy.”

“Then why are you crying? Don’t cry. Should I light the cake? It’s a little broken, though.”

“It’s still good.”

“Let’s make a wish too. I could only buy a cake, but what do you want?”

“I just need Hyung. All my wishes have come true.”

“Then, my beloved brother─”

I pushed open the glass door. I cut off the Teacher skill that had been connected until the end. The sunlight was dazzling. The people waiting for me were reflected in my instinctively squinting eyes.

“Hyung!”

My brother’s voice was heard. I ran down the stairs. Yoohyun ran towards me as if the wall blocking him had disappeared.

“What’s wrong, Mister!”

“That’s not Yoojin’s blood, is it? Are you hurt anywhere?”

Yerim and Noah shouted worriedly. I answered that it wasn’t and that I was okay. I could feel Sung Hyunjae and Chief Song’s gazes as well. Yoon Yoon ran away in horror.

“Hyung, Hyung is─”

“Let’s go.”

I grabbed Yoohyun’s arm. My brother looked at the HaeYeon Guild in confusion. He looked around for the invisible me.

“But…….”

“I left him behind, Yoohyun.”

I looked up at my brother. His black eyes trembled faintly as he looked down at me.

“I left him behind.”

“…Hyung.”

“Let’s go.”

I moved my feet. My brother followed obediently. I opened my parched mouth.

“Your birthday hasn’t come yet. And I’m going to buy you a cake myself.”

I handed the ceremonial attire to Yoohyun.

“I’ll order it in advance and put your name on it. The number candles are cute. I have to prepare a gift too.”

Preparing everything one by one, just like before we were separated. I will sing you a happy birthday song myself.

“Let’s decorate a big tree the day before your birthday. Together.”

“Together?”

“Yeah, of course we have to do it together. A really big one, should we make it in the rooftop garden? It’s been a long time since I made a Christmas tree.”

“I’ve only watched it at my uncle’s house.”

I reached the road. I stopped and turned around. The HaeYeon Guild building was quiet. The glass windows, filled with sunlight, sparkled. It was like a Christmas ornament itself. For the day to be blessed.

“So let’s go home.”

I missed our house so much. I wanted to sleep soundly without thinking, wake up and have breakfast without anything happening, and sit side by side on the sofa and have trivial conversations.

“…Okay, Hyung. Let’s go home.”

Yoohyun nodded. Everyone didn’t ask me what happened. Yerim created a large water droplet for me. I took off my coat and put it in my inventory and washed my face. The quickly dirtied water was replaced with clean water, and I even put my head in it.

It was lukewarm water, but it was cool.

“I used it well, Yerim. Thank you.”

I returned the ring and shawl to Yerim. I also handed the handcuffs to Chief Song.

“I used them well.”

“It’s not for me.”

“It’s borrowed, right? Of course, from the owner.”

I pushed it over to Chief Song, who was refusing, saying that I didn’t know what might happen yet. Then, after thanking Noah, I looked at Sung Hyunjae.

“Ahem, Silrakia is mine now.”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t be of help.”

“…Don’t say that, it pricks my conscience. I used the coat well. And the electricity you put in it too. It was very helpful.”

Sung Hyunjae smiled. Something was a little suspicious. To be exact, I had the feeling that he was thinking about something else since he stayed up all night yesterday. He was a human being who was hard to know even in normal times.

“The gate is said to have opened in the Seseong Guild. The dungeon itself is unstable, so they told me to come out quickly.”

The young Chaos said after receiving a message from the newbie. Yerim found Yoon Yoon and brought him, and Noah specialized him. I climbed onto Noah’s back with the young Chaos and set off for the Seseong Guild. The city of the day came into view below the long cloud path in the sky. The Han River was flowing far away.

My heart fluttered a little at the flock of pigeons that flew away in surprise.

“There are no people, but there are animals.”

“Dungeons are usually like that.”

Well, we brought live lobsters and ate them. Fish might be swimming in the river too. It was a quiet but not completely stopped world.

Before long, I got off in front of the ruined Seseong Guild building. I was hoping, but I didn’t feel any sign of people at all. The rooftop I looked down from Noah’s back was also empty. Only ownerless tables and chairs were scattered.

The dungeon gate was shining in front of the collapsed stairs.

“You’re going back, Elder?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll see you again soon, though. You have to teach the kids.”

“Kids?”

“You promised to take care of our third child, Yerim, too.”

The young Chaos made a face asking when I did.

“Oh my, you’re getting old─”

“Is it the first?”

“I’m asking for your help, great, kind, the strongest and coolest Chaos Elder in the universe.”

“Get out of here quickly.”

After clicking his tongue briefly, the young Chaos’s figure disappeared. Now I really have to go out.

“I don’t know how much time has passed outside. I should have asked. Newbie?”

I called out in case, but there was no answer. If a day had passed outside, the military might be waiting. So, Sung Hyunjae and Song Taewon decided to go out first in case of an emergency.

About ten minutes after the two left, we also stepped into the gate. The scene in front of me flashed white for a moment, and then, then… huh.

“What?”

I was stopped in a pure white space. Originally, the messed up island should have appeared right away. Has the moving location changed? But I was the only one there without anyone else.

“Yoohyun? Yerim?”

I called out to the others, even Peace, but there was no answer, let alone a sign of people. Is it another error? Newbie?

“It was fun!”

Then I heard someone’s lively voice. I was startled and wary at the voice I remembered hearing, and the surrounding scenery changed. A familiar figure was floating in a lush forest.

“You……!”

“It was really fun!”

The King Without Harm, Luga Peya, clapped his hands with two hands instead of tentacles and smiled brightly.