80 Episode 80 - The Price of the Blood, Part II (2/2)

”I never said I would be negotiating with the monster stone of the Gamecock.”

”What the fuck is this?” Lee Ki-soo burst into anger. It was rude to show anger in front of Lee Hyuk, but there was no one, including Lee Hyuk, who raised doubts about the anger. There was more than enough all around.

”I told you a few times before. Many people died to stop the Gamecock heading for Seoul, and thanks to it, the people here survived, and I came to receive the price of the lives of the dead and the survivors.”

But not for Kim Tae-hoon. 'I will be paid the price of the blood.'

For him, all this was unjust, not just fair. In the first place, if Major Oh Se-bum and the Six Snakes had not brought the Gamecock in Sejong City to Bucheon, there would not have been a dead one.

Was there a more unjust death? And now, he must not tolerate the injustice. When he accepted the injustice, the damage would be seen, not by Kim, but by those who followed him.

”I can exchange anything except Hunminjeongeum and Sunsubi of King Jinheung… I will make it a reference point for the value of the monster I have killed.”

”You crazy bastard!” At the words of Kim, Lee Ki-soo no longer had any courtesy. It was a farce from the beginning.

'That's crazy.' Kim should not have been here. He should have been dead in Bucheon!

Kim, who should have died, provoked Lee Hyuk in this way? Lee Hyuk was not a naïve man, and he was not a man full of kindness. He would regard all of this from Kim today as a disgrace, and would prepare to pay off his disgrace.

In the process, if Lee Ki-soo was found to have ordered Oh Se-bum… It would be the worst. Therefore, Lee Ki-soo wanted to overturn the table itself. He wanted to make Kim and Lee Hyuk a relationship that they would not face again in this way.

However, Kim ignored Lee Ki-soo and asked Lee Hyuk, ”Who is the superior?”

At the words, Lee Ki-soo, who had exploded like a volcano, became mute.

Lee Hyuk revealed his unpleasantness with his expression. However, he expressed his displeasure only in his face at this moment, but he did not vent his anger.

”We can't stay still if you are uncooperative.” It was evidence that he had already completed the calculation perfectly in his mind; who held the sword at this moment?

”So you're going to kill me? The dragon, you left that nonsense monster behind.”

The reason why the Capital Defense Command hunted monsters while raising forces outside Seoul, including Major Oh Se-bum, was simple.

They trained Awakeners to kill the monsters. In that sense, the blue-grade monster stone was important. It was like a piece of a puzzle that was necessary to kill the dragon.

But the monster stone was now in the stomach of Kim. Even if his belly was cut open, the monster stone of the Gamecock could not be obtained.

'Chang Young-sung had a great monster under his command.' Anyway, Kim had survived the monster called the Gamecock and killed it. Whether he was given the favor of the heavens or thanks to the relics, he survived anyway. It meant that he had the qualification to survive and persist.

'Nevertheless, do we have to kill him? We can kill him. But the price to pay for it is too high.'

Finally, the enemies of Lee Hyuk were not just Kim.

”Okay, I'll pay you for the price of the blood.” 'I will save you, and Colonel Lim Hyun-joon is more our concern right now.'

There were the Mac Guild and Kim in Bucheon and Incheon, and Colonel Lim Hyun-joon was in Gangwon Province and the front line. As soon as both of them became their enemies, the Capital Defense Command would be besieged. They should avoid that much. ”I want to make a deal after I pay the price.”

Furthermore, if Kim claimed to be a hound, he could willingly pay and use him as a hound. ”There's a green-grade monster on the side of Cheonggye Mountain, leading the Goblins, and its forces are coming down toward Gangnam District, as well as Cheonggye Mountain. Kill it.”

”Lieutenant General, that's—” At the words of Lee Hyuk, Lee Ki-soo tried to do something, but his action was blocked by the cold eyes of Lee Hyuk.

They waited for Kim's answer, and Kim responded to the wait.

”I'll receive three national treasures for the price of the blood, and one national treasure for one green-grade monster.”

5.

”Boss, can I ask you a question?”

Outside Namsan Tower...

Now the sunshine felt a little hot, so the shade of the trees around Namsan Tower was pleasant, so Jang and Kim talked for a short break.

”What would you do if I was murdered?”

This time, Kim Tae-hoon was originally supposed to go alone. In such a situation, Jang claimed to be a companion. The existence of Jang would be a great help. The problem was risk.

If the Capital Defense Command revealed its hostility to Kim and put it into practice, the endangered person would be Jang, not Kim. Of course, Jang was fully prepared. However, Kim's appearance against Lee Hyuk was so aggressive that Jang's fear of preparing for the resolution was chilled. It would not be surprising if Lee Hyuk caused an accident in a fit of anger.

”If you're killed, you can't help it.” Kim answered Jang's question calmly.

”That's too bad to hear.”

”I can make one thing clear if you die instead.”

”Really? What is it?”

”To wage war with the Capital Defense Command, you won't have to weigh at least as much as you do now.” With Kim's still calm voice, Jang smiled, as if he was satisfied with the answer.

”It's less regrettable to hear that.”

A group of people began to stride toward them as they spoke. Wearing military uniforms, they were soldiers, and at the same time they were Awakeners with marks on their right hands. They were a group of people here to help Kim pick up the relics and watch him. It was Major Oh Se-bum who had the brightest appearance in the group and was at the forefront.

”I'll take you to the Bank of Korea.” His appearance changed the faces of Jang and Kim. ”It's nice to see you again like this.”

Major Oh was one of the reasons why Kim and Jang came to Seoul. ”Did you say Major Oh Se-bum?”

”Yes.”

”So I couldn't even shake your hand.” Kim gave his right hand to Major Oh. Major Oh held Kim's right hand after a brief pause. As soon as they held each other's hands, Kim stared at Oh with his bloody eyes and said in a low voice. ”It's the third time I've met you, and we should shake hands.”