Resurrection Chapter 42 - What Manners!

“Mr. Kim Yitae, how did you become partners with Mr. Seo Heesoo?”

“What is your reason for bringing Mr. Seo Heesoo back?”

“Please tell us about what happened with Yaksha!”

“There are rumors circulating that you are on bad terms with the werewolves! Why is that?”

I quickened my pace to avoid them, speaking inwardly.

‘Your Majesty, are you satisfied now?’

—The Golden Emperor retorts, asking why you are simply leaving. He says that as His Majesty’s First Apostle, should you not reveal your beautiful appearance and excellent eloquence to the world?

‘I may be Your Majesty’s First Apostle, but I do not know if I possess a beautiful appearance and excellent eloquence. Do not worry. Soon enough, when my resurrection skill is exposed, I will receive so much attention I will suffocate.’

—The Golden Emperor states that your resurrection skill has nothing to do with His Majesty. He emphasizes that becoming famous through that is not what he desires.

‘What does it matter? I am just planning on saying it is Your Majesty’s ability anyway.’

I replied perfunctorily and continued walking, but the trash reporters would not clear the path. Completely surrounded by cameras, I finally used magic.

“Push.”

“Ugh…!”

“Whoa…!”

“Woah…!”

After pushing away the people surrounding us all at once, I grabbed Heesoo hyung’s hand and ran. Heesoo hyung held my hand tightly in return, and we jumped into the dungeon entrance.

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Min Gongchan was sitting in a spot visible as soon as we passed through the entrance.

Since it was an S-rank dungeon, it was dangerous even near the entrance, so unlike the outside, there was no one around. Just like last time, only a thick fog was present, and it was as quiet as a dead mouse.

Min Gongchan was sitting astride a log that was half-buried in the ground and rotting, leisurely enjoying a coffee break. Seeing that he had even started a small campfire, it seemed he had come in as soon as the sun rose in the morning and had been waiting.

Well, considering we had a brawl with the werewolves in front of this place last time, Yoon Younghyun was probably mobilizing his clan members to find a way to get revenge. In addition to that, since he had been spreading information here and there to put out a murder contract on Heesoo hyung, he would not be in a position to wander around so peacefully.

He saw us appear through the entrance and finished the remaining coffee in his enamel cup. Then, he stamped out the fire with his foot, got up from his seat, and approached us.

As he got closer, smelling of ash, I was surprised by the emotion that became visible the nearer he came.

Min Gongchan was staring intently not at me, but at Heesoo hyung. His eyes were filled with a bottomless rage and a deep loathing.

Anyone could see they were the ferocious eyes of someone looking at a mortal enemy. The look of hatred, beyond mere dislike, almost seemed as if he feared Heesoo hyung in a way.

It was definitely not an expression one would make towards a stranger.

Seeing Min Gongchan’s gaze, I almost believed that he was a regressor. The expression he had while looking at Heesoo hyung truly seemed like he was seeing the very person who had destroyed the world.

Min Gongchan forcefully tucked away his exposed emotions as if stuffing a piece of paper. He even put on something resembling a smile and held out his hand to Heesoo hyung to ask for a handshake.

“It is a pleasure to meet you. I am… Min Gongchan, the one Yitae is dating.”

Startled by Min Gongchan’s gaze, I had almost forgotten the purpose of today’s meeting. Only after hearing Min Gongchan’s words did I realize that this was a meeting to introduce him as my supposed boyfriend, and I was so startled that I forced an awkward laugh.

“Uh, Heesoo hyung, say hello. This is my, my… boyfriend.”

The word “boyfriend” did not come easily to my lips, so I had to almost squeeze it out.

Fortunately, Heesoo hyung did not seem particularly suspicious.

…He is not, right?

With a calm expression, Heesoo hyung took Min Gongchan’s hand, shook it lightly, and said.

“I am Seo Heesoo, Mr. Yitae’s partner.”

Min Gongchan smiled refreshingly.

“I have heard a lot about you. It feels strange to see in person the man I had only heard about in rumors.”

If Min Gongchan’s claims were true, he had gone back in time and was meeting the very person who destroyed the world again, so it was understandable that it would feel strange. Heesoo hyung let go of the handshake and replied politely.

“I am greatly indebted to Mr. Yitae.”

“That is fine. I am the one he is dating, after all.”

Saying that, Min Gongchan grinned, sidled up to me, and put his arm around my shoulders. I flinched, but thinking of the Dimension Pocket, I did not shake off Min Gongchan’s arm.

While enduring the rising blood pressure in the back of my neck and trying to laugh, “Hahaha,” Min Gongchan leaned his head close to my ear and whispered.

“Right, honey?”

His breath brushed past my ear, and the word “honey” sent a shiver down my spine. I cringed and hunched my shoulders in disgust, and he yanked the arm he had placed on my shoulder. At the same time, he lowered his head, which was already close, even further.

“……!”

It was truly instantaneous. I was startled by Min Gongchan suddenly pressing his lips against mine.

It had not been long since Ulfheðinn had stolen my lips, so my whole body froze as if I had been doused with cold water. But I could quickly tell that this situation was different.

Min Gongchan’s mouth was firmly shut. He was merely mimicking a kiss, and his lips were cold. He did not even close his eyes; instead, his eyes, glaring at me from up close, were filled with anger.

In any case, from Heesoo hyung’s perspective, it would have looked like Min Gongchan wrapped his arm around my shoulder, pulled me in, and kissed me.

The reason he was putting on such an act was obvious. It seemed his words about wanting to confirm Heesoo hyung’s true feelings were true. Simply introducing himself as a boyfriend was not enough, so he intended to provoke him with physical contact.

I looked past Min Gongchan, who was slowly pulling his head back, at Heesoo hyung standing tall.

Heesoo hyung was expressionless. One might expect him to frown in disgust at such a cringeworthy display of affection, but he seemed completely unfazed.

As I thought, the idea of Heesoo hyung going crazy over me and destroying the world is just an absurd fantasy…….

It was at that moment.

Something surged.

It was the fog. The fog receded with a “Swoooosh,” as if a wave were breaking. At the same time, my skin began to sting painfully.

Killing intent?

No, this is Peer!

It was the same as when Heesoo hyung had just returned from the holy sanctuary and revealed himself before Yoon Younghyun, and when the lizardman captain was about to throw its harpoon spear at me.

My eyes widened. Heesoo hyung was still expressionless, but his long, flowing hair stirred and rose as if submerged in water.

His clothes were the same. Even the pebbles rolling at his feet lost their gravity and floated up. The energy, which surpassed Peer, manifested in a form so distinct it was as if it could be touched by hand.

Seeing a sight that was clearly not normal, Min Gongchan gestured with his chin towards Heesoo hyung and said.

“Watch closely, what happens from now on.”

No sooner had he said those words than Heesoo hyung’s figure vanished from before my eyes. Along with him, Min Gongchan’s figure also disappeared. Instead, a strong current of air slapped my cheek, and an explosion sounded from behind me.

Booooom!

I was horrified and turned around. I saw Heesoo hyung with his back hunched over the swamp. He had slammed Min Gongchan into the swamp.

Mud splattered in all directions, and from within the muddy water, Min Gongchan reached out and grabbed Heesoo hyung’s arm. I could see his fingers bending as if in pain. I shouted.

“Heesoo hyung!”

Splaaaaash!

Instead of answering my call, Heesoo hyung grabbed Min Gongchan’s neck with one hand and lifted him into the air. Covered in mud, Min Gongchan struggled in his grasp.

Having been plunged into the muddy water, he seemed desperate for breath, but Heesoo hyung would not let him go. With veins bulging on the back of his hand, he squeezed tightly and choked Min Gongchan’s neck.

“Heesoo hyung!”

I immediately turned and ran towards Heesoo hyung. Meanwhile, Min Gongchan, who had been flailing in agony, began to tremble violently.

I do not know if he had beaten down dozens of werewolves, but he was completely powerless before Heesoo hyung. For some reason, he could not use any of his abilities and was in extreme agony.

From his neck came the sound of creaking, cracking, bones and muscles screaming in protest. If left alone, his neck would break and he would die!

“Heesoo hyung! Stop it!”

I kicked off the ground and threw myself at Heesoo hyung. I grabbed his waist and clung to him, but his body was as unmoving as if it were nailed to the ground. No matter how hard I tried, he would not budge an inch, so I practically scrambled up onto his shoulder to stop him.

“Heesoo hyung, hyung! Please stop! Are you trying to kill him? I said stop!”

When trying to stop him was not enough, I even punched and kicked him. But it was no use. As if he had completely forgotten my existence, he focused only on cutting off Min Gongchan’s breath with eyes that burned crimson.

“Gurgle….”

A metallic sound escaped Min Gongchan’s lips. An ominous cracking sound came from his neck.

The eyes of Heesoo hyung, who was trying to break a man’s neck with his bare hands, were glowing like a brazier.

Red-tinged irises with pointed pupils. Eyes that were infinitely close to a beast’s could not be called human.

I suddenly realized.

This is not Heesoo hyung!

“Ulfheðinn!”

Realizing that the transcendent being had descended at some point, I pressed myself close against his chest. Without a moment’s hesitation, I stood on my tiptoes, reached out with both hands to cup his cheeks, and pressed my lips against his.