Reincarnator’s Stream

Chapter 208

Since returning to the Divine Dragon Group, Un Hyang’s days had been akin to sharpening a blade every single day.

Lately, she had been practicing the Heavenly Demon’s martial arts, which she had never used before, focusing on training and planning to kill her outward-facing father.

Even after meeting Cheon Ryang, nothing changed.

She had immediately entered the seclusion chamber of the Divine Dragon Group and emerged after just a few hours.

*Shiver, shiver.*

Her hand, tucked inside her pocket, trembled slightly. She suppressed the visible shaking of her shoulders as best as she could.

“You have only one gateway remaining.”

His voice sounded faint.

“Do not defy the fate decreed by the heavens. The divine art does not follow those who reject themselves.”

*Grit!*

A sharp pain pierced her head, making her close her eyes tight.

The more she used the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, the clearer his words became, almost as if spoken directly into her ear.

Was this the influence of the divine art? Or was it a hallucination?

Regardless, her chest felt equally constricted.

She had thought she had distanced herself, but the shadow of the Heavenly Demon approached again in an instant.

‘At times like this…….’

Ensuring that no one was around, Un Hyang took out a kit from a corner of the garden.

Unfortunately, Lee Suhyuk was not streaming at the moment. After a moment of hesitation, Un Hyang searched for Lee Suhyuk online.

The top result was a video uploaded by Falcon Eye.

『Didn’t I say it?! 2 reasons why Suhyuk grew rapidly』

It wasn’t a video of Lee Suhyuk, but she was intrigued. What kind of evaluation did Falcon Eye make after watching the recent Counter-Fight?

Moreover, ‘Did they collaborate?’

There was a chance that Lee Suhyuk might appear in this video.

With that hope, Un Hyang clicked on the video.

*Boom, boom, boom*, an orchestral score played as rain poured down on the screen.

Starting with the scene where Cha Minwoo and Suhyuk clashed in the preliminary round, the scene transitioned to lightning pouring down like rain.

The intro video was of such high quality that it was evident Falcon Eye had invested significant time and resources into it.

And at the end of the introductory video.

*Swish.*

Un Hyang could see Lee Suhyuk standing fearlessly in front of the Heavenly Demon.

“This is crazy, truly……”

She stifled a scream, covering her mouth in sheer astonishment.

It wasn’t a scream out of fear of the Heavenly Demon.

Strangely, it was a cheer for Lee Suhyuk’s striking presence.

It was peculiar.

The video featured the Heavenly Demon, yet she felt nothing at this moment.

Watching it, Un Hyang experienced a sense of peace for the first time since entering the Divine Dragon Group.

At least that was a relief.

Some things hadn’t changed.

There had always been a ray of light in the past, just like now. She had thought it disappeared, but he returned.

Although he was a different person. To Un Hyang, those two were the same person.

“Have you been waiting long, everyone? Fal-hi!”

The moment Falcon Eye appeared next, Un Hyang’s expression soured instantly.

The intro video had ended.

“They could have made it a bit longer.”

Even knowing it was unreasonable, she couldn’t help but grumble. Mumbling quietly, Un Hyang fast-forwarded the video.

Hoping, even for a small chance, that Suhyuk might have collaborated in the video.

However,

“Are you looking for me?”

The person she had been seeking appeared, not on the screen, but from somewhere else.

“Whoa!”

Un Hyang leaped in surprise, turning around quickly.

There stood Lee Suhyuk, as always, wearing his mask.

“What, what, what are you doing here?”

“What do you think? I came to get you.”

His casual response, as if it wasn’t a big deal, stirred her emotions.

She had to pretend otherwise, though she managed to do so before Cheon Ryang.

After calming her tumultuous feelings for a while, Un Hyang asked.

“Didn’t you see my message? I quit. I’m tired of it.”

Almost immediately, she regretted the word “tired.”

She had wanted to come off strong.

“I saw it. That’s why I came to get you again.”

“Why?”

“Where could I possibly find such a competent manager like you, Un Hyang? It’s even shown in the video.”

Suhyuk pointed at the video Un Hyang was watching.

“Well, thank goodness. It seems you don’t intend to leave just yet.”

“This, this is just…”

She pondered over how to respond but the timing was really bad. There was no way to wiggle out of this one.

In such situations, there was only one method.

“How did you get in here? Divine Dragon Group isn’t a place that just lets anyone in.”

She tried to change the subject.

Though this was indeed something she was curious about. After all, the Divine Dragon Group wasn’t a place that just casually let people in.

“Did you sneak in by any chance?”

“They simply let me in.”

“Simply?”

That didn’t make any sense.

Un Hyang’s expression became colder as she felt suspicion. With the sudden realization, the surroundings started to change color.

“Were you here?”

*Thud, thud*

A large figure approached with enough presence to shake the ground.

Baek Lidan, the leader of the White Wolves, the elite group of Divine Dragon Group, came to find Suhyuk.

“Oh, you’ve already met an old colleague.”

“We were just saying hello. And you are?”

“I’m Baek Lidan, the deputy leader of Divine Dragon Group. The leader is currently absent, so I am acting on his behalf.”

“Ah, so you’re the host.”

Although he spoke casually, Suhyuk’s eyes were asking, ‘Is it you?’

After briefly conversing with Baek Lidan, Suhyuk turned to Un Hyang.

“I’ll be back shortly.”

Although his words put her at ease.

“I told you, I already quit.”

She had no choice but to speak coldly.

Suhyuk walked alongside Baek Lidan. Accompanied by the warriors of the White Wolves, Baek Lidan tried to intimidate Suhyuk not with prayers, but with atmosphere.

After walking for a while, Baek Lidan spoke first.

“Please understand. My subordinates are very cautious.”

“It’s understandable given the distinguished guest.”

“Are you here to find your manager?”

“Yes. She’s someone dear to me. I wish to take her back.”

“Oh dear. It seems you think she’s been taken from you.”

A peculiar glimmer passed through Suhyuk’s eyes.

‘To me’? Initially, when coming here, Suhyuk was thinking of Un Cheon-guk, not Baek Lidan.

“I’m sorry, but that’s impossible. As you know, she is a very important individual in the Divine Dragon Group.”

He expected this. If they were going to let her go easily, they wouldn’t have put him through such an ordeal in the first place.

While he was contemplating this, Baek Lidan said something unexpected.

“There’s a way.”

A solution.

Something that was Suhyuk’s task to find was now being mentioned by Baek Lidan.

“You come to me. Then you can stay with your treasured manager.”

“You want me to come?”

“Don’t pretend not to understand. What does that imply? Just eating my salary, doing my bidding, and devoting yourself sincerely…”

A sly grin.

“In other words, become my dog.”

His twisted lips hid no malice.

Suhyuk stopped walking. He looked at Baek Lidan and pondered.

What kind of stories had Un Hyang heard from this bastard?

“Why should I do that?”

“Don’t you love Un Hyang?”

“…?”

“As a man, it’s only natural. I understand. Hahaha!”

For a moment, he thought it was crazy talk but quickly understood. It wasn’t impossible to imagine such a misunderstanding.

Un Hyang’s beauty was exceptional. Not just exceptional, but perhaps among the top in the tower.

Jumping into the dens of the Divine Dragon Group for the woman he loved.

That was the scenario Baek Lidan was envisioning.

“Unfortunately, this is the only way for you to be with Un Hyang. Because she can never leave this place.”

“Why is that?”

“Don’t dig too deep. You might get seriously hurt.”

Knowing might cause harm. It sounded childish but it didn’t seem like he was just saying that.

In reality, Suhyuk sensed a quite dangerous air lingering around her secrets.

“Judging from the wounds and all, it seems the clan leader knows about it.”

“Well, something like that. Oh, right, and let me warn you—.”

Baek Lidan’s expression turned fierce as he lightly patted Suhyuk’s shoulder.

“It would be best not to think about streaming anything from this castle.”

*Ka-ga-ga-gang.*

The martial artists of the White Wolf Division simultaneously drew their swords.

Each one of them possessed skills comparable to top-ranked warriors, and their collective aura focused intensely on Suhyuk.

But it wasn’t just them exuding hostility. Baek Lidan’s eyes also spoke of the readiness to snap his neck at any moment.

“Hand it over quietly. Then there will be no problems.”

“The kit, you mean?”

“Yes, indeed.”

In the Divine Dragon Group’s view, Suhyuk’s most formidable weapon was not something like a lightning strike.

It was the power to mobilize the masses through streaming, a medium that rankers so often dismissed.

As long as he had that, Suhyuk could escape any crisis in the Divine Dragon Group at any time. Conversely, without the means to stream, he was just an outstanding rookie, nothing more.

“You should think carefully. If you foolishly resist and fail……”

*Swoosh.*

Contrary to expectations, Suhyuk obediently pulled the kit out of his pocket and offered it. Baek Lidan’s expression showed surprise.

If Suhyuk lost the kit and couldn’t stream, he would lose his power to resist.

“You’re wise.”

Or not.

As Baek Lidan accepted the kit, he laughed at Suhyuk, seeing him as a fool.

If it were him, he claimed, he would find any means to prevent such a situation.

“I heard you need this for streaming.”

*Thunk.*

Baek Lidan dropped the kit Suhyuk had handed over onto the ground.

And then.

*Crash!*

He stomped on it, smashing it beyond repair.

“Now you can’t do it.”

Their only countermeasure was gone. Baek Lidan wore a victorious smile.

Now, truly, Lee Suhyuk was at his mercy.

“Now think carefully about what the best choice is. I trust you’ll make a wise decision.”

Baek Lidan revealed his killing intent with a smile. The White Wolf Division warriors also radiated their murderous aura towards Suhyuk.

Though he said to consider the options, it was blatant coercion.

Submit, or die.

After finishing his threats, Baek Lidan turned around, and the White Wolf Division warriors followed him.

At that moment.

“Oh, and one more thing.”

Baek Lidan, who was walking away slowly, turned around and issued another warning.

“If you meet Un Hyang without my permission again, be prepared for the consequences.”

* * *

On a night when the moon shone white.

Un Hyang sat atop the highest pavilion in the Divine Dragon Group, gazing at the sky.

It was a place no one visited. It was the only spot where she could sneak out of her room and enjoy some freedom away from people’s eyes.

“What else? I came to get you.”

That sentence had circled her mind all day.

He also said she was an excellent manager. The thought made the corners of her lips twitch in joy.

Still, she was worried.

Baek Lidan had taken Suhyuk. To Un Hyang, he was a man with a wolf’s face and a snake’s tongue.

“Just try to lay a hand on him carelessly.”

The promise to remain in the Divine Dragon Group included not just Cheon Ryang but also Suhyuk.

For that reason, even Baek Lidan couldn’t recklessly harm Suhyuk.

However, because of that promise, Un Hyang couldn’t approach Suhyuk either.

‘Was I too harsh?’

She couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Though they couldn’t always be together, she didn’t want to be hated.

“Has he left already……”

“I haven’t left.”

As she mumbled words that had crossed her mind, a reply came.

Startled, she stood up, and there he was again, standing before her.

“I’ve been looking for you for a long time.”

Lee Suhyuk.

Under the moonlight, he stood with his mask half-off, smiling.