Chapter 647: Doom Hyunsung (3)

He was pretending to be dark, but Kim Hyunsung’s essence hadn’t changed. I could tell by the fact that his confused eyes were filled with tears. He was frustrated and scared right at that moment.

It looked like he hated himself.

It was right to think that I was in a situation where I couldn’t take other measures even though I knew that the atmosphere shouldn’t keep flowing like that. If I felt like it, I’d want to squeeze him and hold hands on our way to hell while singing together.

However, that choice didn’t exist from the beginning.

‘Why are you pretending to be strong?’

I knew he depended on me, but I didn’t know it would be that much. Hence, I began to think there was room for him to turn back.

On second thought, Doom Hyunsung was hard to let go of…

‘Oh, sh*t. It’s really hard to let go.’

However, Kim Hyunsung was nearing his limit and had to be dragged quickly. His mental health was important, too, especially in battles.

“If you can’t kill me, then stay away from me.”

‘You filthy devil! You’ll hurt me so much. Should I turn him back to normal? But don’t get hurt too much, Hyunsung. I have no choice…’

“…”

“Disappointed… I’m disappointed.”

I thought that was alright to say.

“I’m disappointed.”

That much would certainly shock him. I had expected how he would react without having to look back.

When I glanced at him, I could see his eyes shaking. He was biting his lips tightly and appeared to have been attacked.

‘There’s no turning back now.’

I thought of it like that. It was certain that he would turn his head immediately and try to hide his pain.

“Really… I’m disappointed in you.”

‘Do you know what that power is? That’s not even your strength. No matter how desperate you are, how can you sign a contract with the devil? Did you ever stop to consider my position? And Sh*t, Lucifer? Of all demons, you signed with Lucifer?’

“It was for…”

“It’s a cowardly excuse.”

“It’s not an excuse. This is the only way.”

“I’m sure you could’ve found a breakthrough.”

“It’s not that easy to find one. Kiyoung doesn’t know because you’ve never experienced it. No, even if things go as well as we thought they would, I’m sure… I’m sure Kiyoung…”

“I’d lose my memory, suffer from aftereffects, or be injured?”

He naturally seemed to be considering the words that he couldn’t say.

Kim Hyunsung probably thought it was a natural course of action.

Only him, who had experienced the first round in person, knew how dangerous our gamble was.

Although we had been preparing steadily so far, wasn’t it highly likely that things wouldn’t work out in such a way that would result in the future we saw with Yuno Kasugano?

Once again, there was a possibility that there would be a continental destruction festival or that Kim Hyunsung’s values would die.

Of course, through our heated conversation that took place in the unconscious world, he seemed to have overcome the fear of being held responsible.

Technically, it was hard to think that he was completely healed since he was just in a situation where we held the burden together. That alone would be a welcoming situation for me, but thanks to Kim Hyunsung, I had yet another challenge to face.

‘If…’

“…”

‘If everything ends with a continental victory… I wonder what will happen to Lee Kiyoung.’

Even if I overcame numerous battles, numerous deaths, and numerous pains to win the victory, in the end, I wasn’t convinced that I wouldn’t suffer.

I would not only feel weak day by day, but I would also have a big wound. He would weep over the death of his colleague, suffer and blame himself.

He’d be going into the dark, feeling ashamed. He would be heartbroken, and he’d eventually be ruined.

Hadn’t Kim Hyunsung already experienced it once? Wouldn’t he know that feeling better than anyone else?

How could I tell him to walk along the path made of thorny roads?

He probably thought that the fragile Lee Kiyoung wasn’t as strong as he was. He could be judging that my body was already dying, and my mind was already rotting away.

I was already losing my memory in the first place.

I had been feeling the limitations for a long time, and I realized that sharing my burden was no longer beneficial.

Raphael realized what he was trying to deny. Regardless of the outcome, it wasn’t favorable to continue the fight. That’s how I judged it.

Kim Hyunsung knew from his experience that bound by a cursed gourd of light, I couldn’t endure battles of attrition and that I would abandon him if I were forced to.

‘You’re so scared. You won’t hurt me. Sh*t, I won’t even lose my memories. My body may be a little weak. But that’s all. My life expectancy is 6,000 years. I won’t die.’

The problem was that I wanted to confess so honestly, but I couldn’t.

I had gone way too far to just tell him, ‘Oh… That was a complete lie. It worked pretty well… People took care of me and cheered me on when I was sick. That’s why I lied. But I’m sure you understand. We’re still friends, right?’

It was clear that he wouldn’t believe me if I said that. However, shouldn’t we talk about it first?

“I’m fine. You don’t have to worry about me.”

“…”

“Losing memory isn’t as a big deal as you might think. I just don’t remember what happened a while ago. It’s not as dangerous as Hyunsung thinks. You can relax.”

“Lies.”

‘No, I’m not lying.’

“I’m not lying.”

“Don’t lie.”

‘What’s wrong with you? What’s wrong with your eyes? It’s like you’re going to hit me.’

“Really…”

“Don’t lie! It’s been like that every day. You’re always saying that you’re fine every time. You’re okay? Do you think I’ll believe that? You don’t have to sacrifice yourself anymore, especially for people you don’t even know!”

‘Hey, I’m scared. Sh*t, don’t get on my nerves.’

“Don’t hide it like that! Damn it. If you don’t tell me, I wouldn’t know!”

‘Doom Hyunsung, Sh*t. He’s hot-tempered, sigh.’

It was a little scary, but it was only right to move with a common method in that situation.

“I’m really okay.”

“…”

“I’m really okay. I can take it.”

I had to speak with conviction. Wouldn’t it be the right choice to show that I could endure it and overcome it?

He also began to bite his lips as if he felt his steady gaze toward justice. I had no choice but to think that the end was in sight. It was then that

[A rare-class forced quest has been invoked. (0/1)]

[Believer Lee Kiyoung! I did it. I solved it! I solved it! (0/1)]

‘Yeah? Sh*t, that’s great. I’m already done with my work. You can see this place ruined, do you? Sh*t.’

[A rare-class forced quest has been invoked. (0/1)]

[I’m sorry. You know I love you, right? You know, you know, you know… Lucifer’s complicated settlement was so complicated that his superiors suffered a lot. And you’re expressing a lot of regret about the situation. (0/1)]

‘Kim Hyunsung, can he be turned back to normal?’

[Well… well. I think we’re going to need some time. There’s a lot to identify first. It’s impossible right now, but don’t worry too much, Lee Kiyoung. (0/1)]

‘…’

[I decided to give full support to Lee Kiyoung from the top. You told me to do it as fast as I can. I’ll explain later. (0/1)]

‘What, sh*t, the timing isn’t that good. No, sh*t, in the first place…’

As soon as I connected those words, a light fell from above.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

The golden glow covered my whole body with a tremendous sound.

‘Wow, you guys are so…’

It was ridiculous that I couldn’t help but laugh.

‘What did you mean when you said you couldn’t support me?’

It was because I could notice why the huge light poured out suddenly and why the support, which I had requested before but didn’t get, suddenly got its approval.

‘Wow, these bastards…’

That was why Kim Hyunsung was distorting his expression.

When Lucifer gave Doom Hyunsung power, it was clear that Benignore hurriedly tried to give similar power to me.

Even if I didn’t look into it, I could see what’s going on above.

Kim Hyunsung seemed to have turned his back completely… Lucifer gave him so much strength that Benignore couldn’t have stayed still up there.

If it continued, the anxiety that both Lee Kiyoung and Kim Hyunsung might take the express train to Lucifer would have engulfed them.

Of course, that was the situation that the gods above didn’t want to happen the most. Kim Hyunsung had already locked his door with great strength with Lucifer. Hence, they couldn’t take action.

So…

‘You must be in a hurry.’

The bold decision from the top, which seemed to be nothing but a slow movement, was embarrassing, especially when looking at the current situation.

“Fuck! fuck!”

That was why Kim Hyunsung’s pale face kept showing. Honestly, it was not bad for me.

‘Hey, it’s free! It’s a free level up!’

If Lucifer had thought that far, I wanted to send her a cylindrical light stick.

However, the sacred phenomenon that was happening to Kim Hyunsung couldn’t be welcomed.

‘Hyung, I’m leveling up! I’m getting a mythic-class class, too!’

In his eyes, it might’ve seemed like they’re putting a heavy fate on me that would curse me, who was dying.

At least if I looked at his face right now, that’s what I’d think.

“Fuck! Don’t! Don’t! Don’t! Don’t! Leave me alone. Leave me alone!”

‘No, you have to. Do more! Light me up! Light me up!’

“Don’t! Don’t! Don’t make me carry more burdens! No more! Kiyoung! Get out of there! Get out of there!”

‘No, I guess this is my destiny. I guess it’s my destiny to be with the light. And how would I get out? The light is locking me up. I can’t get out.’

Kim Hyunsung’s sacred light prevented him from advancing, although he reached for his sword as much as he could.

It felt a bit touching to watch him crawl into the light even though his arm was making a chilling sound.

“Don’t do it… Ugh, don’t do it. What… What more do you want me to do?”

“That’s alright, Hyunsung. This is my choice.”

The Essence of Sacrifice, which betted everything on itself and fought for the Continent, the saint himself.

I accepted the light, even though I knew it would eventually be ruined. Honestly, it wasn’t my intention, but…

‘Oh, Kim Hyunsung, what do I do about you?’

He showed a face so desperate that showed that he couldn’t enjoy the wonderful setting.