Into the Creations 1705

Chapter 1705 – 1705. Hunter Vs Vampire

It’s hard to react to their movements normally. Vampires’ physical abilities are fundamentally superior to humans.

If there were a chance, I could just slice them up, but I used all my stacks when dealing with the mercenaries hired by Kwak Soo-hyuk.

‘If I don’t want to get hit, I have to anticipate their movements and move a step ahead.’

The vampires standing on the wall rush at me simultaneously. I watch their feet leave the wall and spin my body, swinging my sword. The sword spins like a top.

“Aaaargh!”

“Kkeueuk!”

“That sword! It’s not an ordinary sword!”

The vampires who were even slightly grazed by the sword recoil in terror. The anti-magic effect of the sword was better than a silver-plated one.

‘I’ll kill the most clueless one first.’

Twelve of them.

They’re all good, but there are too many of them. I need to reduce their numbers first. I stride towards the one who was frightened by the sword’s effect and swing it. The sword falls from above, bisecting the vampire cleanly.

Vampire blood splatters, and a fishy scent of blood spreads everywhere.

‘I have to finish this as quickly as possible.’

Vampires are sensitive to the smell of blood. They’re even more sensitive to the blood of their own kind. I have to end this fight before more of them come.

“Min-shik! You, you bastard!!”

One vampire rushes at me, enraged. His body transforms into that of a monster. Dark gray skin, sharp claws, and a face resembling a bat. An ordinary person would be terrified by his horrifying appearance and shrink back. But not me.

‘How many monsters have I faced? Do you think I’d be surprised by a thing like you?’

It’s a thank you for me that he’s getting worked up. His movements become simpler, making it easier to counter.

He reaches out, aiming for my neck, and I lower my upper body, taking a step forward. The sword is swung diagonally from below, beheading the vampire.

“He’s not ordinary! Don’t move rashly, move together!”

The vampires look at each other. It’s obvious they don’t trust each other. It’s probably the first time they’ve gathered together like this. They’re not prepared, nor are they trained.

‘In this situation, I have to move first and overwhelm them.’

[Activating Heavenly Heart (天心). Duration: 1 minute.]

I used Heavenly Heart.

My physical abilities are enhanced in an instant. Feeling the surging power, I kick off the ground and leap towards the vampires.

Swish!

I successfully cut through a vampire’s torso. The vampire next to him stares in shock, his eyes wide. The flustered vampire raises his claws and swings them at me.

‘So what if you’re fast? You’re simple.’

I understand why Joo Seo-hyun is called the Butcher.

The vampires in this world have terrible technique compared to their superior physical abilities. Well, I understand. They can kill most humans with one hand, so they wouldn’t need any special techniques.

Swish!

I kill another one.

“Aaaaargh!”

One vampire screams. Then, he turns and starts to run away. The one who seems to be their leader shouts in panic.

“Don’t run away! We have to kill him here! If we don’t kill him here, we’ll die someday!!”

“I didn’t become a vampire to die in a place like this!!”

“You idiot!!”

The one who seems to be the leader shouts in anger.

But the atmosphere here has already changed beyond his control. The vampires who looked down on me from the wall, confident of victory, are no longer here. They’re all terrified.

Just because they’ve become vampires doesn’t mean their human emotions and memories have completely disappeared. And vampires’ intelligence is similar to humans. They know what fear is.

Fear takes over this place.

“T-this isn’t right!”

“I refuse to die a dog’s death!”

“They said we could kill him easily! This is different from the stories!”

The vampires, terrified by the sight of the corpses, turn and start to flee in all directions.

‘It’s impossible to chase them.’

How can I chase those who are running in all directions alone? Especially since this is a shantytown with buildings packed tightly together. Even if I take out a gun, it’s meaningless.

‘So, I have to aim for the sure thing.’

There was one vampire who was slow to escape. It was the one who seemed to be the leader here. I ran towards the one who was bursting with frustration.

“If you wanted to kill me, you should have brought proper guys, not just a bunch of nobodies.”

Clang!

He blocked my sword with his arms, which had turned to steel. Sweat was pouring down his face.

“Damn it…!”

He moves his arms. Sparks fly as the steel wrist and sword collide. Judging by the movement of his hand, he’s trying to grab my sword with his steel hand.

‘No way.’

I move the sword. More sparks fly. At this rate, the blade will be damaged quickly. Not good.

‘But it’s night now. And it’s a night with a moon.’

Moonlight Sonata 7 recovers its durability and sharpens when it receives moonlight. Even if the effect is less than it was in Atlantis, it’s enough.

‘It’s been a while, Yeongcheon Style.’

Yeongcheon Style (影天流) Shadow Snake (影蛇).

The sword moves like a snake, avoiding the vampire’s hand. He’s startled and takes a step back. The sword pierces his neck as if a snake had jumped up and bitten it.

“Kkeueueueueue….”

The vampire belatedly grabs the sword and puts his strength into it. He’s going to die anyway, so he’s probably thinking of breaking my sword.

“If I can break even this sword, my brethren…!”

“It’s useless.”

No sooner had I finished speaking than a crack appeared on the sword’s blade. I let out a hollow laugh. I knew the strength had decreased in this world, but I didn’t expect it to crack against a guy like this.

“Heh heh. If it weren’t for this special sword…!”

Crack! Shatter!

The sword begins to break.

Even as he dies, he smiles triumphantly. I sneered at him.

“Take a good look. Does it look like it’s breaking?”

“…No way! This is…!”

The sword was recovering under the moonlight. As if new flesh was growing on the broken sword, metal was being created, and the cracked parts were restored without a trace. The damaged blade was sharpened again.

“Could it be the witch’s…!”

“Yeah, yeah. The witch.”

It was quite convenient that anything could be explained by using the witch’s name. I put strength into my hand and struck his neck. His head fell off and rolled away.

I felt a presence behind me. I thought it was a remaining vampire, but it was Kang Su-mi. She avoided the blood pooling on the floor and approached me.

“I called the support team. They’ll be here soon. By the way… you’re amazing. To kill mercenaries and overwhelm vampires with just one sword…. Did you learn swordsmanship from Deputy Joo Seo-hyun?”

“Well, something like that.”

“I’m curious about your relationship with the witch… but I won’t ask. I don’t think you’d give me a proper answer even if I did. What are you going to do now?”

“What else? I have to go to the company and meet Kwak Soo-hyuk.”

I leave the scene and head down to the neighborhood. Originally, I should have waited for the support team at the scene, but I’m busy.

I even sped in the car to get to the company. I ran towards the elevator.

“W-wait a moment, please!”

“Employee Seong Yu-jin! Put down the sword!”

“I said stop!”

The security guards shouted and followed me. Kang Su-mi, who was following me, dealt with the security guards and explained the situation. I took the elevator up.

I barge into the intelligence department office. The intelligence department employees who were still working late at night jumped up.

“Employee Seong Yu-jin?!”

“What is the meaning of this?!”

“Did you get Deputy Joo Seo-hyun’s permission to come here?!”

The employees block me as if they had been waiting for me. It was clear that Kwak Soo-hyuk had made a move. I swung my sword threateningly at the employee blocking my path. The employee, who turned pale as the sword grazed his face, stepped back.

“Where is Section Chief Kwak Soo-hyuk?”

“Put down your sword first! This is the intelligence department! Don’t cause a disturbance!”

“This bastard…. It seems you’re a traitor who was ordered by Kwak Soo-hyuk since you’re not cooperating! Take me to Kwak Soo-hyuk’s personal office right now!”

“T-traitor? I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I can’t tolerate this disturbance… Kkyaaaaak!”

I swung my sword and cut his arm. He screamed, clutching his severed arm. It was too loud, so I punched him in the face.

“You crazy bastard!”

“What are the security guards doing?!”

“Support team! Call the support team first! There’s too much blood! Kim Deputy might die!”

The office quickly descends into chaos. In the midst of it, there weren’t many who tried to stop me. I ran to Kwak Soo-hyuk’s office. I kicked the closed door open and entered.

There was no one in the office. The fluorescent lights were on, but the person who should have been there was not.

‘He ran away.’

I look around the surroundings in more detail.

The office was a mess. Items that should have been in the drawers were scattered, and there were torn and burned documents and broken electronic devices on the floor.

‘He cleaned up thoroughly and ran away.’

Kwak Soo-hyuk.

In the original story, he was just an annoying supporting character, not a villain.

‘I underestimated him too much.’

I trudge towards his desk. On the computer monitor, Joo Seo-hyun’s office was displayed as if to show off. Of course, Joo Seo-hyun’s office was completely empty.

‘This bastard….’

My irritation surged. I raised my sword to vent my anger, but then stopped. The computer and monitor could be evidence. It’s better not to touch them.

‘…Wait. Kang Su-mi’s parents might be in danger.’

But before I could do anything, the intelligence department employees and security guards rushed in. And a little later, Special Operations Department Chief Kang Myung-sook walked in.

“Employee Seong Yu-jin. Let’s talk for a moment.”

• • •

Kang Myung-sook put a cigarette in her mouth for the first time in a while. The cigarette smoke seeped deep into her old lungs.

‘Seong Yu-jin caused an accident.’

Joo Seo-hyun’s claim that Seong Yu-jin shouldn’t be left alone comes to mind.

‘But this accident is different from the last one.’

It wasn’t an accident without a reason.

Intelligence Department Section Chief Kwak Soo-hyuk betrayed the company. He monitored Joo Seo-hyun and stole her information. Employee Kang Su-mi, who worked under Kwak Soo-hyuk, submitted the evidence to the higher-ups. And Kwak Soo-hyuk left the company as if he was running away and disappeared.

‘The important thing is that Kangryong Group might be involved.’