In the Name of God - Chapter 34.2
I wondered if I could leave the area like this, but up ahead I saw a familiar figure walking out. Even from the sturdy silhouette, an incredible presence radiated.
‘Seong Do‑wan.’
It seemed that Seong Do‑yoon’s older brother had been waiting for me to appear all along.
The people who noticed Seong Do‑wan looked between him and us with startled eyes. As the sub-leader of the Horizon clan stood there confidently, they whispered among themselves, wondering if we would already belong to that clan.
“Let’s talk.”
I could roughly guess what he wanted to say.
Whether it was about mana control or a clan recruitment pitch, there were plenty of things Seong Do‑wan could say to me after witnessing the team battle.
But I had no time to leisurely converse.
<Remaining time: 00:10:25>
Only ten minutes were left.
“Later.”
Suppressing my impatience, I tried to brush past Seong Do‑wan as naturally as possible. But he seemed oblivious, grabbing my arm to stop me. Fortunately, unlike in the corridor earlier, he did not grip it so hard, so it did not hurt.
“Seong Do‑yoon, let’s talk.”
I glared at Seong Do‑wan sharply. He flinched at my gaze but still held onto my arm.
“I have nothing to say right now. We’ll talk later.”
I had no time for idle chat. I felt like I might collapse and cough up blood on the street at any moment. I could not show that, so I pretended the grip hurt.
Just as I thought he might let go, Lee Sunho grabbed Seong Do‑wan’s wrist firmly.
“It hurts.”
Surprisingly, Seong Do‑wan’s thick wrist was pulled away strongly by Lee Sunho’s force. Not just me, but even Seong Do‑wan and the surrounding people looked astonished.
Seong Do‑wan’s ability was in physical enhancement. In pure strength, he was comparable to a 2nd rank awakener.
To pull his wrist away with sheer force…
Lee Sunho might be far more exceptional than expected.
<Remaining time: 00:08:47>
With even less time left, I quickly pulled Lee Sunho away from the gaze battle with Seong Do‑wan.
“Let’s go, Lee Sunho.”
He followed me obediently. I could feel Seong Do‑wan’s persistent stare, but I had no time to care and deliberately ignored it.
‘At least the annoying people have backed off thanks to this.’
Seeing that the sub-leader of Horizon had personally approached, they must have realized they had no place here.
Glancing sideways, I noticed Seong Do‑wan giving a silent warning with his gaze to those who hesitated and did not step back. Sometimes, a terrifying gaze can actually be useful.
After swiftly leaving with Lee Sunho, I checked the time again.
<Remaining time: 00:06:04>
‘I need to find somewhere without people…’
I thought for a moment and remembered that Lee Sunho was with me.
‘Even if he pretends otherwise, he must have been really surprised last time.’
I had no intention of staying together for long, but seeing his innocent face made me even more determined not to show him in that state.
“I have something to take care of first. Lee Sunho, take care.”
I made up a reason and left before Lee Sunho could protest. There was no time to explain anything in detail.
As I took a few quick steps and felt uneasy, I turned sharply.
Sure enough, Lee Sunho was right behind me.
“Why are you following me?”
“Can’t I follow?”
“No, you can’t.”
“Even if it’s my choice?”
I glared at him sharply as he boldly questioned why not.
“Are you a stalker?”
“Maybe.”
“Just go before I report you.”
Please just go.
Meanwhile, the remaining time, floating like a warning at the edge of my vision, kept ticking down relentlessly.
“Hmm.”
Lee Sunho tilted his head and lifted the corners of his mouth in a sly smile.
“Why do you suddenly look so urgent…?”
His eyes, smiling, were openly scanning my face. It felt as if he would read everything I was thinking if I gave the slightest opening.
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