Chapter 221: Gypsoph (4)


    Under normal circumstances, such preparation wouldnt have been necessary; he would''ve simply gone to his destination, opened a gate, and called for his creatures toe out and fight. However, things usually didnt go as he expected, so he needed further preparation.


    Hal, Im counting on you.


    Your wish is mymand, Grandmaster. Hal bowed deeply.


    Hal wouldnt apany Gi-Gyu, nor would any of his other soldiers.


    You will ravage the areas near the Bukhan River outside Eden. But make sure you do not harm any non-yer casualty, Gi-Gyu announced to the soldiers lined in front of him.


    And leading this army were some of Gi-Gyus most loyal creatures. This group would serve two purposes: They would distract and divert the enemies and help Gi-Gyu keep his real mission a secret.


    Gi-Gyu continued, Ive already informed Rohan of this n. He will try his best not to cause our army great harm. And


    Gi-Gyu turned toward Hal and Botis and added, If you face any danger, do not strain yourselves. Return to Eden as quickly as possible. This is your home, after all.


    <em>Thud!</em>


    <em>Thud!</em>


    Hal and Botis knelt before Gi-Gyu. These two generals would be in charge of this distraction n. They roared,


    Your wish is mymand!


    Grandmaster, I will not fail you!


    Gi-Gyu turned around to find Lim Hye-Sook standing tensely. He suggested, Shall we leave first?


    O-of course, Lim Hye-Sook stuttered and nodded. There was shock and awe on her face.


    ***


    <em>This child might really get this done. </em>Lim Hye-Sook realized that she had betted on the right man.


    Kim Gi-Gyu.


    She truly believed that if anyone could rescue Shin Yoo-Bin, it would be Gi-Gyu. After she had failed to do the same, she was filled with despair; now, she was hopeful.


    <em>I knew there were yers who became exponentially powerful after the 50th-floor test, but he is </em>Lim Hye-Sook thought while watching Gi-Gyu. She had always had high hopes and expectations of him, but his growth was beyond her wildest dreams.


    <em>But its still too unstable. </em>Lim Hye-Sook could sense Gi-Gyus condition well because she had patched his seal. Gi-Gyu had undoubtedly be much more powerful, but that rapid growth had created an imbnce.


    <em>And what happened to my seal? </em>Lim Hye-Sook could no longer feel her seal inside Gi-Gyu.<em> Just what happened to this boy since thest time I saw him?</em>


    Lim Hye-Sook desperately wanted to ask Gi-Gyu for an exnation, but she couldnt.


    <em>Until we rescue Yoo-Bin, I wont ask him anything or give answers to his questions. </em>This was Lim Hye-Sooks n. Even now, she was anxious, worried that Gi-Gyu might change his mind at any time. Yoo-Bins captor was powerful, and Gi-Gyu would feel threatened. This was why Lim Hye-Sook decided to remain silent. All she could do was to watch Gi-Gyu from close by and help in any way she could.


    By the way Gi-Gyu suddenly paused. They were getting close to their destination. Lim Hye-Sook watched Gi-Gyu nervously when he continued, What is your rtionship with Yoo-Bin, Advisor? To be honest, I am finding it difficult to understand this situation. I know Yoo-Bin is precious to you, but I want to know why.


    Well


    Please tell me. I want to hear the story. Gi-Gyu looked determined.


    Lim Hye-Sook realized that she had no choice.


    Lim Hye-Sook answered, She is my treasure. I was sick of everything and the whole world, and she was the one who gave me a reason to live.


    This wasnt a lie, but Gi-Gyu wasnt satisfied with this answer. He asked, Thats it?


    It didnt make sense. This couldnt be the sole reason why Lim Hye-Sook acted so desperate. He couldnt understand why Lim Hye-Sook would go this far for a friend.


    W-well


    Its all right, Gi-Gyu interrupted her. You dont have to if you feel ufortable. I can ask Yoo-Bin after I rescue her. At the moment, I have no intention of forcing you to tell me anything. For now, I will ept the reason you gave me.


    Gi-Gyus confidence made Lim Hye-Sooks eyes waver a little. She whispered, Are you sure youre willing to do this?


    Her voice was filled with guilt. Based on what she knew, Lim Hye-Sook could see that Gi-Gyu was perfectly capable of sessfully carrying out this mission. But at the same time, she could also see how easily he could fail. Knowing their enemy''s power, she felt it was her duty to make Gi-Gyu understand what he was getting into.


    Ill be all right. Gi-Gyu began walking again. This is something I have to do anyway.


    Lim Hye-Sook followed him from behind quietly.


    We have arrived. Were in China, Gi-Gyu announced.


    They had traveled through the secret passage Lim Hye-Sook knew was inside the Tower. And finally, they were in China, where Tao Chen lived.


    ***


    Soo-Jung was near the Bukhan River, monitoring the area.


    She smiled and whispered, My pupil is definitely inside there. That unique energy Its a mixture of Death and Life. It has to be Gi-Gyu.


    Her voice was just as beautiful and elegant as her face. She continued, Im going to have to praise him, right? When did he get the ability to do something like that?


    Turning an entire area into a gate was something no yer could do until now. The only one that might be able to do something like this was Andras; he was not a yer.


    He was a demon.


    So for her pupil to aplish something that only Andras might be able to do Soo-Jung felt so proud of Gi-Gyu.


    Baal asked, Would you like to go inside right away?


    Both Baal and Soo-Jung could feel many eyes around the Bukhan River, but this wasnt even close to being enough to stop them. They could evade this kind of monitoring with ease.


    Hmm Soo-Jung touched her lips with her finger and muttered, I feel like I need to make this special.


    It had been a long time since shest saw her pupil. Gi-Gyu had be powerful, way more powerful than she had imagined. Therefore, she wanted to give her pupil a reunion gift.


    What should I get him? Soo-Jung contemted. Perhaps an item from Baals subspace?


    But thats silly. Gi-Gyu is using better stuff than what we have, Soo-Jung muttered. Gi-Gyus Egos were better than all of her items, so no other weapon would satisfy him. He would pretend to like whatever she gave him, but that would be it. Soo-Jung wanted to give her pupil a gift he would never forget.


    Haa Baal sighed as he watched Soo-Jung act yful.


    Soo-Jung asked, I cant figure this out. Baal, do you have any idea?


    Her pupil didnt need money or items. Gi-Gyu treasured his family, but she wasnt in a position to get them back to him at the moment.


    Maybe I should give myself to him? Soo-Jung suggested.


    Baals eyes widened in shock.


    Im just kidding! Baal, stop looking at me like that. Soo-Jung grinned at Baal, whose face had turned pale.


    Haa Baal sighed again.


    Ah! It looked like Soo-Jung had figured out something. She turned toward Baal and eximed, The deputy guild master of the Iron Guild is currently in Korea, right?!


    Ever since the Caravan Guild and the Iron Guild took over the control of Korea, the high-level executives of these guilds had gone into hiding.


    But one remained a public figure: Rohan. He was known to be a rtively new yer who had won the Iron Guilds deputy guild master position. Soo-Jung had heard that he was currently residing in Korea.


    Soo-Jungs grin widened as she stated, I think I should get Gi-Gyu Rohans head.


    Hmm, thats a good idea, Baal replied with a shrug.


    Soo-Jung stood up in excitement. Killing Rohan would send a clear message to the Iron and the Caravan Guilds while also pleasing her pupil. She was admiring her brilliance when she and Baal suddenly saw the Bukhan River gate open.


    Huh? Arent those Gi-Gyus creatures? Soo-Jung wondered as they watched the monsters storm out of the gate.


    ***


    Grrr! A giant wolf crushed a yers head, killing the yer before they could even shout.


    Grrr! The wolf moved quickly to find its next prey. Its feet glowed with a blue hue; icy energy from them was cold enough to slow down all the yers around the wolf. The yers screamed and tried to stop the wolf, but it was no use.


    Bi, Gi-Gyu called out.


    The wolf finally paused, and bright red blood could be seen dripping from its mouth.


    Thats enough. You gotta calm down, Gi-Gyu ordered. Bi slumped a little and stepped back.


    The enemy yers gasped in disbelief. So many of them were dispatched to stop the wolf, yet this man had stopped it with a shout.


    Gi-Gyu and Lim Hye-Sook were in a secret research branch in Shanghai. After a recent raid, this facility had doubled its defense, but it was still no match for Gi-Gyu and his wolf.


    I see some familiar faces here, Lim Hye-Sook announced in fluent Chinese. She was the one who had raided this facility thest time. She continued, Im here to take Yoo-Bin with me. Tell me where she is, and I promise to let you live.


    Lim Hye-Sook looked tense as she red at the yers. Meanwhile, Gi-Gyu only watched without interrupting her.


    Are you referring to that shell? Kekeke, one of the enemy yers asked. Then, the others began to snigger. They were behaving differently from when they had been fighting Bi.


    The yer, who looked like the group leader, replied, Its toote. The ritual has already begun. You barely managed to survive thest time, so Im surprised youre back, bitch!


    Gi-Gyu couldnt understand Chinese, but based on the yers'' looks and tones, he could figure out how the conversation was going. It was obvious the enemy yers were mocking Lim Hye-Sook.


    The group leader continued, You wont get away this time! This may have been a surprise attack, but we


    Bi, Gi-Gyu murmured.


    And a loud gruesome sound rang.


    <em>Crunch.</em>


    Bi had assimted itself into darkness and was now busy munching on the leaders head.


    Lim Hye-Sook turned to Gi-Gyu quietly.


    With a shrug, Gi-Gyu suggested, It didnt look like he had an answer to give, so dont you think this is for the best?


    The enemy yers, clearly panicking now, shouted, Run! Call for the doorkeeper! We need to protect this ce until the ritual isplete!


    Lim Hye-Sook turned pale as she begged Gi-Gyu, You gotta hurry! There is no time!


    There wasnt even time for her to interpret what the yers were saying. It sounded like Yoo-Bin was in serious danger at the moment. And soon, the one responsible for making her flee would reappear. If this happened, the situation would get even moreplicated.


    Too bad! Its toote! one of the enemy yers shouted gleefully.


    Both Gi-Gyu and Lim Hye-Sooks faces turned rigid.


    Gi-Gyu quickly reassured her, Dont worry. I told you already, didnt I?


    Are you sure? Lim Hye-Sooks voice trembled.


    Its all right, so please go ahead. Find Yoo-Bin before its toote! Gi-Gyu shouted when he felt incredible sorcerous energy approaching them. The n was for him to stall the enemies while Lim Hye-Sook searched for Yoo-Bin.


    -So its true.


    Gi-Gyu heard Lou mutter.


    At the same time


    <em>Kaboom!</em>


    The Chinese yers were turned to dust by their ally.


    Gi-Gyu urged Lim Hye-Sook, Please go!


    Please stall it as long as possible! Ill be back! Lim Hye-Sook quickly left the scene.


    All alone now, Gi-Gyu looked ahead.


    Grr.


    Grrr.


    Grrrr!


    The three wolf heads roared.


    -They strengthened a demon that holds a Seat of Power!


    Cerberus.


    No, the king of all Cerberi.


    Naberius had appeared in front of him.