In the Name of God - Chapter 100.2
Even if someone were to pierce Seong Do-yoon’s heart and cut off his head right here and now, it was certain that under the intervention of the system, he would be “restored” instantly as if nothing had happened.
Conversely, the moment his remaining lifespan reached zero, the current Seong Do-yoon would inevitably meet his death.
Every living creature in this world was the same. Each possessed an absolute lifespan engraved by the system, and they were destined to face death accordingly one day. Some are torn apart by monsters, some die in unexpected traffic accidents, and some live very healthily only to die of a concussion from a single slip of the foot. The law of this world was that the moment the remaining lifespan hit zero, cause and effect would join forces to deliver death in some form.
Lee Sunho was the only person who understood that law and could witness it with his own eyes.
<Checking Seong Do-yoon’s remaining lifespan.>
Seong Do-yoon’s remaining lifespan: 125 days 13:31:40
‘125 days…’
His lifespan had been cut nearly in half as the price for using authority by borrowing the power of a penalty, but the reward for subjugating the boss monster and clearing the dungeon was quite generous. Thanks to that, he had fortunately accumulated more than four months of life.
At this rate, for at least 125 days, he would not die no matter what anyone did.
Except for one person. If Lee Sunho, who could distort the system’s “settings,” were to intervene, the result would change significantly.
Lee Sunho, quietly looking down at the sleeping Seong Do-yoon, reached his hand toward the other’s neck. Lee Sunho’s large hand gripped Seong Do-yoon’s slender neck with a perfect fit. If he applied strong force now, a fragile neck like this would snap in an instant. It didn’t matter if Seong Do-yoon’s remaining lifespan was four months, four years, or forty years.
Lee Sunho was the only human capable of killing even a version of Seong Do-yoon protected by the system, as he was the ■■■ ■■.
The grip of Lee Sunho’s hand on Seong Do-yoon’s neck gradually tightened. Seong Do-yoon’s breathing, which had been even, began to falter rapidly, and the space between his brows twitched intermittently in his exhausted sleep.
“Nnng…”
Soon, as a labored sound leaked from Seong Do-yoon’s lips, Lee Sunho flinched violently and withdrew his hand. Only then did Seong Do-yoon’s breathing return to an even rhythm.
Lee Sunho looked down at the hand that had gripped the neck. That hand, radiating heat, was now shaking severely as if he had developed a palsy. He gritted his teeth and used his other hand to grab and suppress the trembling one. The shaking would not easily subside.
‘…Can I do it?’
He was already in this state just from pretending.
But the answer was already decided. Because it was something he absolutely had to do, even if just to keep his God… his Master… entirely to himself.
Clutching his trembling hand, Lee Sunho looked down at Seong Do-yoon with complex eyes before standing up.
He slowly pulled back the blanket that had been covering Seong Do-yoon. Having fallen into a deep sleep the moment sufficient heat was discharged and his energy was spent, Do-yoon showed no signs of waking.
The method of discharging heat through sex worked quite well. In fact, Seong Do-yoon’s body temperature had dropped by nearly one degree from 39.5°C. Thanks to that, Sunho had been able to take him to the bathroom and wash him with care. While other parts could be handled with a wet towel, water was necessary to thoroughly clean the deep interior.
Lee Sunho slowly laid his body down beside the fresh, clean-clothed Seong Do-yoon. While lying there, he clung closely to him and affectionately embraced the warm body with both arms. He didn’t forget to pull up the blanket and tuck him in meticulously so no part felt the chill.
Each action was so cautious that hardly even a rustling sound could be heard. Even though Do-yoon was sleeping as if he had fainted from exhaustion, Sunho was careful, and then careful again, fearing he might wake. He was a sensitive person to begin with, and since Sunho had just throttled his neck, it wouldn’t be strange if he woke up immediately.
Fortunately, Seong Do-yoon did not open his eyes even as Lee Sunho pulled him into a deep embrace. Instead, he let out an even more comfortable breath.
Lee Sunho gazed at him lovingly and kissed his forehead. A mild fever, now feeling more like pleasant warmth than burning heat, was transmitted.
“…Master.”
Closing his eyes softly, Lee Sunho whispered as he pressed his forehead against Seong Do-yoon’s.
“Please don’t hate me.”
Because you are my only God.
Because I am your only Apostle.
Even if I eventually do something you do not want, I pray you will not hate me.
I pray you will forgive me.
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