NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 218: Almost caught
Seojun held the sword, Astral in his hand, its faint glow pulsing in rhythm with his aura. His system spoke with excitement: Stay updated through empire
[Test it out, host! I wonder how strong it is now.]
Seojun smirked, his eyes narrowing as he looked at the weapon. "Even if you didn't tell me, I'd definitely test Astral. Now, where's the best place to do it?"
[I'll find an abandoned island. Give me a moment.]
A few seconds passed before the system responded, [Found one. This island is used for bomb testing—no living beings, no plants, no trees. It's perfect.]
In an instant, Seojun vanished, teleporting to the designated location. When he appeared, he hovered high above a barren, lifeless expanse of land, cracked and scorched from past bomb tests.
Seojun gripped Astral firmly, raising it slightly. "Let's see what you can do," he muttered.
With a single, effortless swing, a wave of energy erupted from the blade. The shockwave raced across the island, splitting it cleanly in half. The ground rumbled violently, and a massive crevice formed, swallowing the fragments of land into the sea.
[That is amazing, host!] the system exclaimed, practically shouting in excitement. [One more, host! One more! Let's see what else Astral can do!]
Seojun chuckled softly but shook his head. "That's enough. If I test this out further, I might accidentally cut the world in half and destroy it."
The system groaned in disappointment. [You're no fun, host. I wanted to see what else it could do.]
Seojun ignored its complaints, gazing at the devastation below. The power of Astral was undeniable, but it also served as a reminder of the careful balance he needed to maintain. "No more playing around," he murmured. "This isn't something to take lightly."
Satisfied with the test, he teleported away, leaving the fractured island behind as a testament to Astral's sheer power.
Seojun teleported back into his hotel room, a faint sigh escaping his lips. He placed Astral back into his space inventory, his thoughts lingering on its immense power. "Too much power for this world," he mused, his gaze fixed on the empty space where the sword had been moments ago.
A sudden knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He walked to the door, still topless, wearing only a towel around his waist. Opening it, he was met by a young woman delivering the food he had ordered. She hesitated, her face turning slightly red as she caught sight of his state of undress.
Seojun observed her for a moment, noting her long pink hair tied in a neat ponytail. She looked young—perhaps 18 or 19. Something about her seemed familiar, though he couldn't immediately place it. Without a word, he turned and walked back to the bed, leaving the woman to do her job.
The woman carefully set the tray of food on the table, her hands trembling slightly before she left the room.
As Seojun began eating, his system spoke.
[Host, I think I remember her. She's the woman you met at your house—the one being pinned down by those men.]
Seojun paused, his fork halfway to his mouth, as the memory resurfaced. He recalled that day vividly, including Huno biting one of the man's pants. Nodding slightly, he resumed eating, brushing the thought aside.
[ Anyway Host, what's the plan now?]
"I've already decided. I'll bring back my lost levels, unlock my skills, and reclaim everything I worked hard for in the Abyss."
The system hummed in satisfaction. [That's good, host. But what about Huno and Silla? Will you summon them now?]
Seojun shook his head. "No. They'll stay with Mom and protect her. I can handle myself."
The system protested. [But host, you need a guardian beast by your side! It's—]
Before it could finish, a dark slime suddenly appeared out of nowhere, bouncing on the bed.
"Master! Wee! Finally out!" the slime exclaimed in a playful, bubbly voice.
The system was stunned. [What—?! Sui?! You're still here?!]
Seojun grinned, leaning back. "Did you forget about Sui? He's been with us all along."
The dark slime hopped around excitedly, its surface shimmering with joy. "Master, let's have fun! Let's fight! Let's eat!"
Seojun chuckled. "Looks like I already have a guardian beast by my side."
The system, though initially surprised, quickly adapted. [Still Sui is not strong enough so host, don't let your guard down. You've got a long road ahead.]
Seojun nodded, his smile fading as his expression grew serious. "I know. But I've never been one to back down."
Sui bounced happily and after Seojun talked with Huno, Silla and Nymira. They've fall asleep.
Next Morning came, As the first light of morning crept through the curtains, a loud, blaring warning sound echoed through Seojun's room. He shot up from his bed, groaning as he rubbed his eyes.
"What's going on?" he muttered, noticing the glowing red alert signs covering his status window.
His system spoke up immediately, its voice filled with urgency.
[Good thing you're awake, host!]
"What is it? What's with all this chaos so early in the morning?"
Sui, still curled up on the bed, opened one eye and yawned. "Kyuu? Kyuu? What's going on, Uncle System?"
[Don't call me 'Uncle'! never mind that! Hurry up, host! Leave the hotel! Check out now!]
Seojun sighed, leaning back. He planned to leave the hotel after a nice breakfast, but now his plans were being derailed. [There's no time! Hurry, host!] the system pressed, its tone frantic.
"Alright, alright, I'm going," Seojun grumbled. He quickly took a shower—though it was far from relaxing, given the system's constant nagging—before throwing on his clothes and checking out of the hotel.
As he stepped onto the street, his system spoke again.
[The island where you tested Astral has been noticed. The global system detected who destroyed it. I managed to cover your personal information, but your current location wasn't fully hidden.]
Seojun froze momentarily, his eyes scanning the area as a sleek black cars screeched to a halt in front of the hotel. Men in black suits spilled out, their faces grim with purpose.
[It's a good thing you got out in time!] the system added.
Seojun quickly teleported to the rooftop of a nearby building as he observed the suited men rush into the hotel. He smirked faintly. "My movements are being tracked. I thought you blocked the global system?"
[I did, but... it seems some deities used their power to track the source of Astral's destruction. Either they felt your presence or sensed Astral's aura.]
Seojun's smirk faded as his expression grew serious. "So, they're looking for me. That's inconvenient."
Sui, perched on Seojun's shoulder, tilted his head. "Master, what do we do now? Are we running or fighting?"
Seojun chuckled, patting the slime. "Neither. Let's observe for now. I'm not in the mood to fight unnecessary battles."
He remained on the rooftop, watching as the men in black searched the hotel in vain. His mind churned with plans to handle this new complication while maintaining his low profile. "Hmm, I know what to do"