I tamed the First Rank Chapter 112
- HoshiMiya
- Mar 15
- 7 min read
The measured location, Mt. Obong, was a ridge of the Hamgyeong Mountains. As expected of a mountain in Hamgyeong Province, we climbed a steep and rugged mountain path. The coordinates were pointing almost to the peak of the mountain.
He flew up high into the sky to observe, and walked through the forest to look around, but it was just an ordinary mountain. There was no sound of animals cowering in fear of the monsters, nor was there any sudden surge of mana.
Whether they lead to dungeons, spit out monsters, erode reality, or something else entirely, all gates, as the name 'gate' suggests, connect the real world with another world.
‘It seems that a gate with a mana wave of a similar nature to the sudden gate opened.'
If the gate is not completely closed and is still sending out monsters, this would explain to some extent why monsters occasionally appear in the village.
Hyeon Gyu-ha even imagined that Gong Tae-seong would summon monsters by opening a rift between the worlds and trying to conquer the Earth, just like in novels and movies, but he soon discarded it. If at most a few monsters crawl out, wouldn't the scale be too shabby?
Tracking even the minute mana waves coming from a gate that wasn't completely closed was impossible even for Hyeon Gyu-ha. It might have been possible for the observatory's supercomputer or an Awakener with relevant characteristics.
Anyway, this was something I had to go back and think about again. If it wasn’t related to In Yoo-shin or something that would harm him, I didn’t plan on digging into whatever Gong Tae-seong was doing. I should discuss it with In Yoo-shin, but it would probably be better to share it with Min Geut-nyeo and ask Gong Tae-seong directly.
Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had made a decision, decided to return to Seoul. When he checked the train schedule, he found that the train to Cheongjin was 1 hour and 30 minutes later. He had some time left.
He wrote a text message after transferring at Cheongjin and getting on the train to Seoul. He left that part out because he knew that if he knew the arrival time, he would come to Seoul Station to pick him up.
[I think I'll arrive in Seoul late in the evening. If it's too late, I'll go straight back to the officetel, so don't wait for me and go to sleep. I'll buy you something delicious.]
He tried to send a text message without any emoticons, but it didn't go through. It seems like the signal is unstable because it's a high mountain, almost 1,400 meters high.
Hyeon Gyu-ha casually put his phone in his pocket and quickly went down the mountain, flying through the air. According to what I found online and what Jeon Min-soo told me, the Hoeryong specialties that tourists mostly buy are rice cakes and white apricots. Buying apricots wouldn’t be bad, but In Yoo-shin would probably be more curious about apricot bread.
He bought some rice cakes and white apricot bread at a famous store near the station recommended by local Jeon Min-soo.
“This is my first time eating apricot bread."
The face of In Yoo-shin, who was eating apricot bread with a curious expression, came to mind and the corners of his mouth became loose. If it suits his taste, it would be nice to take a light trip over the weekend.
I would like to take a leisurely trip abroad during the summer vacation, but I don't know if it's possible to take 6-se with me. In Yoo-shin probably wouldn't go on a trip with 6-se since she will be older at that time.
'I guess I'll buy a private plane while I'm at it. I think it would be better to just say I borrowed it, since it would be burdensome if Yoo-shin-ssi found out.'
6-se’s age is already well over 2 years old, so it may be time to start preparing mentally. In Yoo-shin is worried that 6-se, who relies on a part of his heart, will die, and In Yoo-shin is even more worried that he will be sad because of that.
In Yoo-shin is a very kind person.
Hyeon Gyu-ha sat on a chair in the platform waiting room and thought blankly. How long could I stay next to such a caring person?
I have been running since I was young, only to open the passage to Iad, and I cannot imagine the future, ten years from now. Will I still be wandering around looking for the passage ten years from now? Or will I have already crossed over to Iad and finished everything? Or will I just die?
Why is it that in all these scenes there is In Yoo-shin?
Hyeon Gyu-ha recalled his long-held determination to single-handedly destroy the city that the king had completed. It was a determination that did not change even after he learned that In Yoo-shin was his partner, Îð, Krsnik.
He remembered the dungeon he had conquered 14 years ago. The dungeon where the vampire Saba Savanovic and the two vampire hunters hunting him, Dhampir and Krsnik, had appeared. When he saw them in the vision, Hyeon Gyu-ha was certain that Krsnik would not be born in this age of iron.
I still don't know. How could In Yoo-shin have the fate of Krsnik be born in a world where gods have left and vampires don't exist? However, it was clear that In Yoo-shin had that trait.
Krsnik, whose fate has been intertwined with that of a Dhampir since he killed the first vampire created by the evil god Nekurathul, and his only partner who had no choice but to be born as a Dhampir.
My initial resolution was a self-righteous and skeptical mistrust of humanity, not to let others dictate my fate. But now it has changed into a love for protecting the In Yoo-shin from this fate.
It was unacceptable for In Yoo-shin to be known to Iad, and for him to awaken as Krsnik. That would mean he would be exposed to that much danger.
‘Damn it. I had no lingering attachment to this world.'
So, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had never had anything of his own before he was born, wanted to keep the only thing he had that he finally came to possess thanks to In Yoo-shin by his side.
That's right, your true feelings. Just that one thing.
Considering that, it might even be better if In Yoo-shin doesn't need me so much that he'd call me 'Ring' even when under the hidden boss's control.
While I was reaching that conclusion with reason, I also had a self that wanted to be 'necessary' to In Yoo-shin. I had a self that wanted to stand by his upright and honest side without shame.
In Yoo-shin makes me a better person than I was before, and leads me to a better path. In Yoo-shin's existence gives value to this world where it had no meaning.
If a miracle exists in this world where God has left, its name is In Yoo-shin.
Because he missed him so much, Hyeon Gyu-ha took out his phone again. He sent a text message that was not sent. It was not sent.
Text again. Can not be sent. Send. Can not be sent. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call. Can not connect. Call......
“Uaaaagh!”
When he came to his senses, there was a scream all around. The waiting room was already in ruins. Chairs and trash cans were flying through the air, and people in the air were screaming and holding on to pillars and overpasses. The electronic scoreboard had long since been torn down.
The sound of a train coming in from afar is heard. The station staff who came down in a hurry were unable to approach the countercurrent of the power sweeping around them, and their faces turned pale. Only then did Hyeon Gyu-ha barely regain 10% of his senses.
The torn and shattered debris fell with a loud thud next to the people who were gently sliding down to the ground. The train, which witnessed the unusual situation on the platform, slowed down.
Hyeon Gyu-ha flew high into the sky, passing the station staff who were supporting people and checking if the tracks were safe. I can't breathe. What should I do? What should I do? What should I do?
He barely remembered he had 'Munin's Eyes'.
*Munin’s eyes!”
The coordinates appeared at the start-up word that was shouted like a scream. The tracking light source flickered. What should I do next? Hyeon Gyu-ha hit his fist on top of his heart that was beating so hard that it seemed like it would break his ribs.
Only after he had been hit so hard that he was left with a bruise and the pain tore through his brain did he begin to think about what to do.
Take out the map and compare the coordinates... where is it.......
The location of the blinking light was a department store. It doesn't stay in one place for long. It stops and looks around slowly, and moves at the same speed as walking. It's not being restrained or dragged. At least, judging by the path it moves, it looks free.
Hyeon Gyu-ha covered his face and finally let out a breath. His chest was pounding wildly. Cold sweat dripped down his neck and temples.
There might have been a problem with his cell phone. He took a deep breath and repeatedly called Kwon Seong-gil. In Yoo-shin said that he was going to Kwon Seong-gil's workshop at the research center today.
- Gyu-ha? You just got to Hoeryeong, and you couldn't even hold out for a bit before calling.
Kwon Seong-gil, unaware of the situation, answered the phone in a cheerful voice. It wasn't a problem with the cell phone.
Yoo-shin-ssi. When did he leave?"
-Why is your voice like that...
“Yoo-shin-ssi.”
A dull voice that continued mechanically without any emotional ups and downs stopped Kwon Seong-gil from speaking. He swallowed dry saliva and continued speaking in a cautious tone.
- It's been a while. He left before 3 o'clock.
"Just give Yoo-shin-ssi a call."
- wait for a sec.
Kwon Seong-gil was busy for a moment, answering the store phone. Then, a puzzled voice came back.
- I can’t connect?
Damnit. Damnit. Hyeon Gyu-ha screamed like an animal in his chest.
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