Chapter 201
Chapter 201. Return
“I’m dead.”
“Turns out he was nothing special.”
Kim Si-hu and Lim Si-yeon looked down at the lifeless body of Rius.
The death of a man who had run for a long time for this plan.
Not to mention the captain who was beaten to death.
Could they have ever expected to die like this?
It was a rather empty conclusion compared to what they had thought.
“Maybe that could have been my future.”
Kim Si-hu thought that lying on that cold floor could have easily been him instead of an otherworlder.
If only Yoo Ji-han hadn’t been there.
Considering the people who would be harmed by their actions in the future.
Yoo Ji-han had effectively saved countless lives.
“How about that over there?”
“Hmm…”
“Uh-huh?”
Kim Si-hu and Lim Si-yeon.
The two mages who were released from their binds had their eyes sparkling as they looked at the wide wall and the magic circle engraved on the scroll.
They showed interest in the dimensional magic that allowed crossing from this world to Earth.
“Is this how we can utilize the magic circle too? I thought it was only used in magic engineering machines.”
“What a fascinating design! I never imagined such a use.”
“It seems like it will take quite some time to fully grasp it.”
The magic, which was incredibly complex at the moment.
Since it didn’t exist on Earth, detailed investigations were necessary.
Yoo Ji-han spoke to the two who were carefully inspecting the magic circle.
“If we have a recording, can we recreate this magic circle?”
“Right.”
“In that case, let’s dispose of everything here.”
“Uh, isn’t that a bit hasty?”
“It’s too dangerous to leave it here.”
Even taking one person per magic circle could result in over 1,000 intruders.
The risks were far too great to leave it behind in the name of research.
“Let’s take the magic scrolls and cut them down bit by bit.”
“Do as you wish.”
After leaving the cleanup to the mages, Yoo Ji-han exited through the space distortion.
In front of the observation deck collapsed by Kim Hyun-tae, otherworlders who had their arms and legs tied were all kneeling.
Hope faded as Rius, who had been a captain and vice-captain, also fell.
“Are we not going to kill these guys here?”
“Once captured, they’ll be sentenced to death anyway. We need to maintain the Hero Department’s face if possible.”
If they handed all the captured otherworlders over to the Hero Department.
The Hero Department would announce their achievements in various ways, like distributing photographic materials to the press.
This would not only save face for the Hero Department but also bring stability to the citizens.
Yoo Ji-han didn’t kill the surviving otherworlders on the spot and left them be.
“Tch. That Hero Department…”
Kim Hyun-tae fiddled with the handle of his sword.
With an evident sense of dissatisfaction, Yoo Ji-han spoke.
“You always wanted to rank up to Rank 1, right?”
“Where did that come from all of a sudden?”
“We could attach a condition to handing them over and demand points for your promotion.”
“…Hmm! Well, that doesn’t sound too bad.”
At the mention of Rank 1, Kim Hyun-tae’s ears perked up.
‘Gotta gather whatever I can.’
This incident would surely yield significant rewards for Yoo Ji-han’s party.
Having worked hard, it was Yoo Ji-han’s intent to earn any rewards due.
He then turned to look at Min Yu-ri.
She was with Lee Dong-gil, staying next to the unconscious Chilla.
“How’s Chilla doing, Dong-gil?”
“He’s breathing fine. I’ve put a recovery spell on him.”
Chilla was sleeping peacefully, breathing evenly.
At least there were no significant health warnings, which was a relief.
Jerry, tied up with the other otherworlders, spoke up.
“I told you it would be fine.”
“You should be trustworthy to believe you.”
“Why would I lie now after everything is ruined?”
“….”
The moment Yoo Ji-han was abducted across the dimensional boundary.
Jerry was the only otherworlder whom the Sylph did not act hostile against.
Yoo Ji-han asked the Sylph why.
——Just? I thought it would be fine!
was the only answer returned.
‘Is it some sort of intuition from the spirit?’
Jerry stood back and watched as Rius and the others from Ajesia were in trouble.
If she had intervened, things could have spiraled badly.
Yoo Ji-han said to her.
“I’ll consider your clemency.”
“Oh? You’re the only one who cares about me!”
“However, I can’t guarantee you’ll escape execution.”
“Then how about a kiss instead of clemency?”
Seeing Jerry pout her lips, Yoo Ji-han narrowed his eyes.
What was with her insane desire for a lip smack?
“Do you really want that?”
“Of course!”
“Fine then.”
“……!”
With no hesitation, Yoo Ji-han approached Jerry, who was bound.
Just as she was startled by his sudden boldness.
Yoo Ji-han met her gaze and said.
“Close your eyes.”
“Okay.”
As Jerry shut both her eyes,
Yoo Ji-han placed his index and middle fingers on her lips instead of his own.
“Ugh?!”
“Be satisfied with this.”
Snap!
Yoo Ji-han flicked Jerry’s forehead before standing up.
Meanwhile, Jerry stared blankly at Min Yu-ri as Yoo Ji-han walked away.
“Hey! Wait a minute!”
*
Crash! Crash!
Grroooowl!
“Die already!”
“Hahaha!”
The clash between the Expeditionary Force and IUPC.
The IUPC members, unaware of the otherworlders’ situation, were too busy attacking the heroes.
They were brainwashed into believing they could surge all the way to Seoul.
“They don’t even realize they’ve already lost…!”
The Expedition members, thanks to the Kim Hyun-tae party arriving in vehicles, had access to all the information.
If they continued with a war of attrition like this, victory was a certainty for the Expeditionary Force.
However, just when the battle was at its peak.
Monsters with wings flew in from the sky.
“What the?!”
“Are there still flying-type monsters left?”
The shocked Expedition members prepared for an attack but soon stopped due to the surrounding intervention.
Each bird bore the mark of a tamer on their bodies.
“I asked for a car to be sent, and they send me birds…”
And riding on them was none other than Yoo Ji-han’s party.
As soon as Yoo Ji-han successfully contacted Yang Ji-cheol, he had requested a dedicated vehicle for quick transport.
Yang Ji-cheol went above and beyond and sent tamers who were deployed for emergency rescue.
Chilla, difficult to carry on their backs, was being taken away in a net held by the birds’ claws.
“Are we heading to the Hero Department?”
“That’s right!”
Their destination was the Seoul branch of the Hero Department.
Where the crisis response team led by Yang Ji-cheol was stationed.
“I’ll be getting off now!”
After about two hours of flight.
The view of Seoul filled with tall buildings came into Yoo Ji-han’s sight.
As they approached the Hero Department, the tamer slowly began to descend.
“There’s so many people?”
Min Yu-ri gazed down at the throngs of people gathered in front of the Hero Department building.
Most of the people holding laptops or large cameras seemed to be journalists from news outlets.
Since the Hero Department was the best place to find news related to the expedition, it was only natural for the media to flock there.
“We’re landing!”
“You idiot, hurry up and take shots!”
“Is that Chilla?”
“Is the microphone ready?”
They all looked up at the birds coming down in front of the Hero Department.
Sensing the chaotic atmosphere, Yoo Ji-han tilted his head.
And just as they landed one by one.
“Everyone! The sweet fun Yoo Ji-han’s party has finally arrived at the Hero Department!”
Flashes exploded from the cameras surrounding them.
“Yoo Ji-han! Is it true that this situation was caused by the otherworlders?!”
“Min Yu-ri! The movie released this time is garnering tremendous interest…”
“Kim Si-hu! There are rumors circulating in certain internet communities about the races; could you say a few words…”
“Yoo Ji-han! It’s said that monsters are controlled by the IUPC…”
“Yoo Ji-han! What’s your relationship with Park Jae-kyung of the Dice guild…”
“Kim Si-hu…”
…….
…….
…….
The cacophony of countless voices mixed together.
The noise reached a level where it was impossible to make out all the questions.
‘What the…’
Standing at the center of the storm, receiving the most inquiries, Yoo Ji-han was utterly speechless.
