Resurrection Chapter 19 - Seo Heesoo, that crazy bastard...

“Stop it!”

I shouted, resisting the overwhelming fear. Taking just one step toward him felt like stepping off a thousand-foot cliff, an overwhelming sensation washing over me.

My legs gave out, and I collapsed forward. Heesoo hyung hurriedly supported me. At the same moment, the Fear dissipated, and my breath came freely.

“Gasp.”

Panting, I clung to Heesoo hyung’s arm as he held me up. Gripping him tightly, I looked up at him and pleaded.

“That’s enough. If this commotion drags on, others will come rushing in. We need to get out of here before that happens.”

Heesoo hyung gazed at me silently before speaking.

“I don’t know how it happened, but Wolfheddin chose me as its primary apostle.”

I nodded weakly.

“You passed the final trial, so it must have taken a liking to you.”

“Then does that mean I’ve earned the right to stand by your side…?”

“What kind of right is that? Let’s just get going!”

“I think now I can formally say it.”

“Say what?”

Looking at my puzzled expression, he said courteously.

“Will you be my partner?”

I was stunned. Perhaps embarrassed by my reaction, Heesoo hyung lowered his eyelids and added a few words.

“If you think I’m lacking, then maybe later…”

“You’re not lacking!”

Snapping out of my daze, I shouted.

“Not at all, not even a bit. If anything, you’re too good for me!”

I had wanted to ask Heesoo hyung to be my partner countless times. The reason I hadn’t was that I didn’t want to burden him while he was without his abilities.

I thought it wouldn’t be too late to ask after he regained his powers, but it seems Heesoo hyung felt uneasy staying by my side without being my partner. The moment he gained his abilities, he proposed partnership, stirring a mix of emotions in me.

Ignoring Yoon Younghyun, struggling not to transform behind us, and Team A, suffering from illegal drugs, I said.

“Heesoo hyung, you’re my partner.”

Heesoo hyung gave a faint, satisfied smile. Then, lightly wrapping an arm around my waist, he said.

“Then let’s get going.”

As he suddenly leaned in close, I flinched in surprise.

I was usually the one comfortable with physical contact, while Heesoo hyung maintained a polite distance. Now that we were partners, it seemed he no longer intended to keep that distance. His nose brushed my cheek, and I couldn’t help but blush.

‘…That startled me.’

For a moment, I thought he was going to kiss me.

No, what an absurd thought!

Embarrassed by myself, I quickly composed my expression.

Fortunately, Heesoo hyung pressed his cheek against mine instead of his lips. I soon understood why he did it.

「Would you like to form a partnership and share the system?」

At the Awakener system’s prompt, I selected without hesitation.

Chapter 4: Seo Heesoo, That Crazy Bastard…

Who is Wolfheddin’s Primary Apostle?

[Posted] 24 hours ago [Edited] 24 hours ago

[Article] On the 23rd, a holy site appeared in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. Countless Awakeners gathered to receive the blessing of a combat-oriented god, the first in three years. Many Awakeners who failed to pass through the holy site died or were seriously injured, but within twelve hours, the primary apostle who conquered the sanctuary was born.

The transcendent being calling itself Wolfheddin chose Mr. Seo Heesoo, a former holy warrior of the White Goddess, as its primary and sole apostle. Mr. Seo Heesoo, whose whereabouts were unknown after parting with the White Goddess, has reappeared in the public eye through this event. Attention is focused on how this former holy warrior, now transformed into a berserker, will perform.

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⌞ Amazing! I’ve been waiting for Heesoo-nim’s comeback ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

⌞ The king’s return. No one compares to Seo Heesoo.

⌞ I knew Seo Heesoo would come back. Fighting!

⌞ I’ll never forget how Mr. Seo Heesoo saved me when I was nearly killed in a monster break years ago. I welcome his return. Please don’t forget that many people support you and remain our national hero forever.

⌞ As expected of Seo Heesoo. The gods have an eye for talent.

⌞ Has this ever happened before? A holy warrior becoming a berserker? That’s so unexpected! (Not weird, just super cool)

⌞ Wow, I can’t even imagine. Seo Heesoo as a berserker?

⌞ It’s surprising, but considering the typical traits of a berserker, I don’t think anyone fits better than Seo Heesoo. Holy warriors are known for tanking, and so are berserkers. There hasn’t been a notable figure lately, so it’s nice to have a hunter worth paying attention to. Haha

⌞ Seo Heesoo is everything.

⌞ Tomorrow’s ranking vote is going to be wild.

⌞ The rankings are already chaos. Stocks are fluctuating too.

⌞ I’m just thrilled he ditched that tacky holy warrior costume…♥ Will berserker mean a wild concept?! Heesoo-nim, please, don’t wear weird clothes. Think of your fans when choosing gear…♥ Or better yet, wear nothing…♥

⌞ Hunters fight monsters for their lives—does their clothing matter? Worrying about such things is why hunters die in dungeons.

⌞ Damn, what a win. A major transcendent picked someone who was another god’s primary apostle as their primary apostle?????

⌞ We don’t know yet if Wolfheddin is major-tier. Just because it’s a combat god doesn’t mean it’s automatically major-tier.

⌞ Do you know how many Awakeners died yesterday? It was like a monster exhibition. That’s major-tier for sure. Has a combat god ever not been major-tier?

⌞ A tough trial doesn’t guarantee major-tier. The Maze—Sanctuary was insanely hard, but Mazemaker is minor-tier, right?

⌞ Idiot, Mazemaker isn’t strictly a combat god. The Maze Sanctuary is hard because navigation is tough. It’s not a valid comparison.

Seeing the comments devolve into a heated debate over whether Wolfheddin was major-tier, I closed the news window. With thousands of comments, I thought some trolls might have appeared, but it was just a pointless keyboard war.

‘Keyboard warriors are having a field day.’

I switched from the portal app to the HunterLog app. As expected from an app used by Awakeners rather than civilians, the shared information was detailed. Recent trending searches had Heesoo hyung’s name and mine side by side.

‘Do they all know I’m Heesoo hyung’s partner?’

Grinning creepily in the glow of the screen, I chuckled.

This guy! This Kim Yitae is none other than Seo Heesoo’s one and only partner!

My giddy grin must have looked pathetic. The Golden Emperor sent a message filled with exasperation.

—The Golden Emperor reprimands you, saying this is no cause for celebration. With your partnership with Seo Heesoo now public, it’s only a matter of time before Resurrection is exposed. He warns you to stop fooling around and return to a hideout immediately.

I cleared my throat and earnestly replied in my mind.

‘I understand His Majesty’s concerns, but shouldn’t we find out who tried to harm Heesoo hyung? Not knowing their identity is like leaving a lingering threat, which will cause trouble down the line.’

—The Golden Emperor says the danger is to Seo Heesoo, not you. You can just revive him with your resurrection skill if he dies, so what’s there to worry about?

I frowned at the cold message.

‘Even so, acting like it’s fine if Heesoo hyung dies is a bit…’

—The Golden Emperor scolds you, asking what kind of double standard that is. Didn’t you resolve to use Resurrection only for Seo Heesoo for a specific purpose?

‘That’s true, but… Wait, let’s talk later!’

A beep-beep sounded as the car’s lock disengaged, and I quickly shoved my phone into my pocket. Then, like a turtle, I tucked my head in and crouched low.

Thanks to the dark tint, the interior was invisible from outside. Unaware I was hiding in the back seat, the person casually climbed into the driver’s seat.

‘Gotcha!’

I swiftly reached out to throw a noose, but astonishingly, the person ducked quickly, dodging it.

‘Damn it!’

Frustrated, I prepared magic for my next move. Then, through the rearview mirror, our eyes met.

The person’s expression was remarkably calm. I realized he had anticipated my ambush.

“Kang Cheoljun, you’re sharp, aren’t you?”

Stopping my futile efforts, I asked, and Kang Cheoljun, from Mugunghwa’s special task force under Lee Cheong, shrugged his shoulders.