Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy

299 – Clash_1

My neck is broken.

Even for an ordinary person, or even a S-class hero who has reached the level of a superhuman, there are situations where death cannot be avoided.

But Lee Seong-hyeon did not let go of the hand that was holding Ishihara Yukina’s slender neck.

It was also because he was a very cautious person that he had to watch until the very end.

It was also because he was certain that the woman he was holding in his hands was not dying.

That is why Lee Seong-hyeon gathered his mana once again and swung the other hand that was holding the neck to destroy the heart, the proof of life, and the head that allowed people to exist as people.

“That’s right.”

That was the moment.

Yukina Ishihara’s closed eyes suddenly opened.

At the same time, a huge amount of mana gushed out from her body.

The mana barrier created by Lee Seong-hyeon’s hand and Ishihara Yukina collided.

The shockwave from the collision spread in all directions.

-Kwaaang!!

A loud noise shook the heavens and earth, and the inn they were in began to collapse.

“What, what is it?”

“Is it an earthquake? Everyone run!”

“Whoaaah!!”

Those staying at the inn were startled and hurriedly evacuated outside.

“…”

Lee Seong-hyeon moved the hand that was holding Ishihara Yukina’s neck.

But nothing was caught.

Lee Seong-hyeon turned his gaze.

Thick smoke billowing between collapsing buildings.

The wind blew slowly, and a faint silhouette appeared.

“I’ll keep that in mind. I won’t stop next time if something like that happens.”

It was Yukina Ishihara.

She was smiling at Lee Seong-hyeon.

“Isn’t he dead?”

Lee Seong-hyeon opened his mouth with a puzzled expression, then took out his sword from the shadows and swung it without hesitation.

“No, I’m dead. I lost my life pitifully to my senior’s merciless and fatal gesture.”

Yukina Ishihara shook her head with a sad expression and jumped backwards to avoid his attack.

“I lost my life…”

“But it came back to life. Cats have nine lives, right?”

“cat?”

“Yes. Isn’t that cute, like a cat? Meow~”

Then he smiled, imitating a cat.

“I see.”

“I was just trying to be cute. But I got such an indifferent reaction. I’m so sad.”

“It’s sad…”

“Your reaction is still weak. I can feel the sadness too. By the way, if you don’t interrupt the press conference right now, it will be too late. Could you send it to me?”

“no.”

They continued their conversation as usual.

But their actions were not ordinary.

Lee Seong-hyeon continued to attack Ishihara Yukina by chasing her.

Yukina Ishihara blocked or deflected Lee Seong-hyeon’s attacks.

-Kwaaang!

-Koosh!

-Quazik!!

feeze.

In the dust-filled space, lights flashed and loud noises rang out repeatedly.

“What the heck? Seriously!”

“It doesn’t seem like an earthquake. Eww!”

“Hey, save me. I’m here!!”

People around the inn screamed in fear at the strange noise and the shaking of the ground.

“Is that so? Since you want to be with me so badly, I can’t help it. I’ll play with you. But since there will be a lot of eyes watching you here soon, I’m going to suggest that we move. What do you think?”

Amid the commotion, Yukina Ishara continued speaking with a look of kindness on her face.

Even in that situation, their battle did not end.

It continued and continued.

Swords clashed with flesh, tangible mana clashed with mana, wind and sound clashed, pillars crumbled, concrete split, rocks shattered, everything shattered, people fell apart, and those that still had their forms were shattered into shards and pieces.

Soon, the building completely collapsed, and the resulting shock caused Lee Seong-hyeon and Ishihara Yukina to move away from each other in opposite directions.

“I refuse.”

“Really? Well, since you can escape the NPCs’ perception with your skills, it shouldn’t really matter. Then the only problem is me. Hmm, if I cause trouble here, I won’t be able to go around with this face.”

In that brief lull, Yukina Ishihara seemed lost in thought for a moment, crossed her arms, and let out a small groan, “Euuum.”

“Because of the power nullification, teleportation and transformation are impossible… Ah, there’s nothing I can do. I’ll have to throw away this face, kill one, and create another identity. You made me go through all this trouble. Senior, remember that after this is over, it won’t end with just a hug and a pat on the head.”

And then, after letting out a sigh, she smiled again and looked at Lee Seong-hyeon.

**

Naha City, Okinawa.

As the gateway and hub of Okinawa, with Naha Airport, it is one of the core cities of the Eastern Alliance with a population of over 300,000 and is the central axis of the Naha metropolitan area.

Also, since it was the central axis, naturally about a quarter of Okinawa’s population lived there, and it was one of the places that many people visiting Okinawa visited.

As such, although the absolute population was not that large compared to the core cities of the Eastern Military Alliance, it was a place that was just as active as those core cities.

It was an ordinary city where you could hear conflicts or reconciliation between tourists and local residents, people working in companies sitting in front of their computers with their heads in their hands, and laughter, shouts, and groans.

That’s right.

Until just a little while ago.

“Run away!!”

“There’s no one there. Please save me!”

“What the… aaah!!”

However, such an ordinary appearance could not be found in the current appearance of Naha City.

Buildings collapsed, roads were clogged, countless cars honked their horns and people ran away screaming.

For example, this would be a scene from the end of the century, like a great earthquake or tsunami that you only see in movies.

But the reason for the chaos was not because of such a natural disaster.

-Kwaaang!

The ground is clearly shaking though.

It wasn’t an earthquake.

-Kuuung!!

Also, the building collapsed, but it wasn’t a tsunami.

-Crack!

The reason why people die and their blood and internal organs are scattered everywhere is because two shadows collided in the air, on the ground, and everywhere else at a speed that was invisible to the eyes of ordinary people and even professional heroes.

That is, it was because of Lee Seong-hyeon and Ishihara Yukina.

“…”

A brief lull after a fierce clash.

Lee Seong-hyeon glared at Ishihara Yukina, who was standing calmly on top of the collapsed building across from him.

Yukina looked around at the city that was crumbling around her, like a ghost island, and continued speaking while looking at him.

“Senior, I think you’ve probably let out some steam by now. Let’s stop now.”

“Should we stop?”

“Yes, honestly, what good would come from fighting among ourselves? You and I are colleagues.”

“Because we’re colleagues. Nowadays, even people who get in each other’s way are called colleagues.”

“It depends on what the definition is. But isn’t fate more important than that? My senior and I have been related from our past lives to this life.”

Yukina Ishihara smiled faintly as if asking what was wrong.

“Previous life… I don’t remember.”

“I just have to remember. Even if your loved one loses their memory, isn’t it true love to stay by their side and take care of them?”

“It must be an obsession.”

“I won’t deny it, but obsession is just a branch of love.”

Yukina Ishihara shook her head at Lee Seong-hyeon’s answer.

“Anyway, this time I’ll step down big time. To be honest, my heart is burning with pain for betraying the god of fate, and I want to impose a penalty and make a strong demand, but you’re my senior. I can forgive you this one last time.”

Then he made a suggestion as if he was doing me a favor.

“I refuse.”

“Why? Because I feel like I could win if I just do a little more?”

“…”

“I guess you really think so. Of course, I died to you about 5 times, but that was because I was trying to control your anger so that it could be relieved. If I were to go with all my heart, you…”

“Since when did your tongue get so long?”

Lee Seong-hyeon declined the offer.

It was natural.

[Ishihara Yukina＜■■■■ ■■■■＞’s current feelings are anxious.]

[Ishihara Yukina＜■■■■ ■■■■＞’s special ability is Cat’s Life, 9 stacks, 4 left.]

[Yukina Ishihara ＜■■■■ ■■■■＞’s special ability Miracle is like a coincidence. There are 3 minutes and 54 seconds left to activate it.]

[Ishihara Yukina＜■■■■ ■■■■＞’s special ability Dragon’s Heart’s current overload rate is 127%.]

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[Ishihara Yukina＜■■■■ ■■■■＞’s special ability…]

Because he looked directly into the unique temperament that he had forbidden due to various problems and the penalties that followed, Ishihara Yukina was no different from a dying living corpse.

Of course, while trying to push Ishihara Yukina, Lee Seong-hyeon also went through life and death situations dozens of times, losing one eye, losing an arm, and having a twisted leg, so his physical condition was by no means good.

He knew better than anyone that if not now, there would be no chance to catch Ishihara Yukina.

That’s why Lee Seong-hyeon only raised his mana for the next attack.

“senior…”

Yukina Ishihara sighed softly.

“There’s nothing you can do. If you refuse to compromise and decide to take up the sword, just know that whatever happens from now on is something you brought upon yourself.”

At the same time, light emanated from Ishihara Yukina’s body.