The Late Game Healer Is Way Too Strong – Chapter 263

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔𝟑: 𝐉𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐨-𝐰𝐚 3

That day, Jin Do-wa was apprehended by Choi Dae-soo after a prolonged battle.

Despite being the top agent of the ‘National Security Force’ and a professional considered superior to Choi Dae-soo, Jin Do-wa could not ignore the combined forces of Do Kyung-hoo and Gi Il-lyeon.

Jin Do-wa was extremely docile following his capture.

The hunters who were escorting or monitoring him remained vigilant and maintained strict security, but Jin Do-wa himself often stared blankly into space.

Politicians and high-ranking government officials colluded with the judiciary to sentence him to death.

And that too swiftly and quickly.

As one of South Korea’s most powerful hunters, he had become the most dangerous figure after committing the worst crimes in history.

However, Choi Dae-soo strongly opposed his execution and prevented it. More than anything, it was Jin Do-wa’s ‘opinion’ that changed their minds.

━My revenge is over. If you want to sentence me to death behind my back, go ahead. However, if you do that, I will also reveal the truth behind this incident and release the ‘half-demon video’ to the world.

It was more terrifying than any threat.

Jin Do-wa was currently seen as a villain, branded as an indiscriminate serial killer.

All of the people’s anxiety, ill feelings, dissatisfaction, and finger-pointing were directed at Jin Do-wa and the [Red Wolves Guild].

Jin Do-wa, the serial killer who killed the chairman of a major corporation that was the breadwinner of South Korea.

And Choi Dae-soo, the unrivaled hero who had taken down such an evil man.

This was the image that the politicians had barely managed to create at the last minute.

Anyone who appeared in the ‘half-demon video’ or was related to it was eliminated by Jin Do-wa.

However, the moment the truth behind the incident was revealed, the arrows of blame and public opinion would do a complete 180-degree turn and head towards the political and financial worlds.

Which judge or prosecutor would dare to give a heavy sentence to Jin Do-wa under such circumstances?

If the video were released to the world, South Korea’s image would be shattered, and there would be disruptions to the KOSPI and various imports and exports.

At worst, the president could be impeached, and the regime could change.

In the end, the politicians made a deal with the judiciary to send Jin Do-wa to the Awakener’s Prison and agreed to Jin Do-wa’s additional demand of disbanding the National Security Force.

And so, Jin Do-wa kept everything to himself and remained quietly in prison to this day.

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“I never thought that you, who had been lying low in prison for years like a dead rat, would join hands with 〈Pandemonium〉 to become ‘Six Fingers.’ You killed 237 people in one night for your beliefs, but in the end, escaping from prison was more important?”

Choi Dae-soo shouted at Jin Do-wa, his voice laced with anger.

“Ah, it seems I’ve riled you up. What, did you expect me to quietly rot away like a scarecrow in a damned cell?”

“That’s exactly what you were supposed to do. That’s what a life sentence means.”

“You were the president’s pet, and now you’re playing judge? I killed those scum who wouldn’t have given me any peace even if I killed them. What’s wrong with that?”

Choi Dae-soo imbued his gauntlets with heavy mana and swung them at Jin Do-wa.

A huge boulder burst out from the floor and blocked the attack.

Kwagagagagagaga!!

The boulder instantly turned to muddy water, pooling on the ground.

“It’s wrong,” 

Choi Dae-soo said through gritted teeth.

“Even if the law couldn’t judge them, so I had to kill them instead?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because you have no right to do that, Jin Do-wa.”

“. . . . . . .”

At Choi Dae-soo’s words, Jin Do-wa slightly raised one corner of his mouth.

At that moment, the dragon-scale-like gauntlets spewed fire and unleashed a streak of light.

—Sseureureureureureureurng!!

The force, faster than the speed of sound, flipped the ground and enveloped the opponent.

“Huh.”

Jin Do-wa chuckled and gathered magic in his folded hands.

Then, he unfolded his fan and split the incoming force in half.

The violent collision of forces shook the area like an earthquake, and the atmosphere twisted.

Jin Do-wa changed his folded hands into a cigarette holder, put it in his mouth, and chuckled.

“Back then, you said it was a meaningless act, but now you say I had no right.”

“. . . . . . .”

“You’re right. I never had any meaning or right to do it. I just did it.”

“I know, Jin Do-wa.” 

Choi Dae-soo replied, exhaling a long stream of smoke.

“I don’t regret it, Dae-soo.”

“I know that too.”

“That day.”

Jin Do-wa looked at Choi Dae-soo with eyes like gathering storm clouds.

“If it wasn’t me but you who saw that video . . . how would our fates have changed? Would things have been different for you and me?”

“Who knows? But one thing’s for sure.”

Choi Dae-soo continued, shaking his head.

“I wouldn’t have ended up in prison like you.

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Siwoo and his party had wiped out all the surrounding gang members.

There were quite a few Awakeners among them, but none of them were strong enough to stand up to Lo-an, Namir, Benedict, or Seigen.

Siwoo was holding Balmung instead of his mana-draining shotgun, killing those who charged at him one by one.

It took a while to suppress the situation.

Since they had summoned all the gangs in the area and it was a gunfight in the city center, they couldn’t just indiscriminately mow them down.

However, even though it had taken longer, the local police were very pleased.

They even expressed their gratitude, saying that HSIU had taken care of all the gangs in the vicinity in one go.

“I just wanted to have a normal promotion and hold a small banquet, but it seems that kind of ordinary routine doesn’t apply to you.”

Edward approached Siwoo and clicked his tongue.

“You make it sound like the party went wrong because of me.”

“Of course. That Tyron guy was clearly targeting you. I almost got hurt as well, even though I was innocent.”

“Be quiet. How’s the situation in Korea?”

“It seems like they’re still fighting. The opponent seems to be stronger than expected? I think his name was Jin Do-wa?”

At Edward’s words, Siwoo’s eyes widened and he asked back.

“That’s unexpected. Choi Dae-soo still hasn’t won?”

“You wouldn’t know since you were in the Otherworld, but while you were away, there was an assessment that he was stronger than Choi Dae-soo. They said he was the world’s top illusionist. He even helped HSIU when there was a serial murder case in Korea, but they couldn’t catch him at all.”

“An illusionist. . . If someone like that is also good at fighting, it won’t be easy to hit them.”

Especially for a type who attacked as straightforwardly as Choi Dae-soo, he could lose in a battle of attrition against his opponent.

“You’re not thinking of going to Korea to help, are you?”

Siwoo opened a Hunter Tube live video and briefly observed Choi Dae-soo and Jin Do-wa fighting.

Choi Dae-soo’s powerful attacks were all nullified or destroyed when they reached Jin Do-wa.

“. . .It seems like they both know each other well.”

“That’s what I heard. They were in the same organization, and they were actually pretty close. Choi Dae-soo was the one who caught Jin Do-wa in the first place.”

“I see.”

Siwoo nodded and closed the video.

“Open a portal to Korea?”

“No, that won’t be necessary. It doesn’t seem like I need to go.”

After watching their battle, Siwoo felt a strange sense of doubt rather than worry.

It was as if the two of them were fighting in a well-rehearsed act, and their attacks lacked any real sharpness toward each other.

That wasn’t to say that they didn’t seem to want to overpower each other; it was just that their hatred or killing intent toward each other didn’t seem clear.

“Then what about your ‘War Response Team’? They’re quite the dream team.”

“Dream team. . . Are you talking about our team that has 〈Pandemonium〉 1st Hierarchy?”

“There’s an 〈Pandemonium〉 there?!”

“Didn’t I tell you?”

Edward looked at Siwoo with a thoughtful expression.

He glanced around to check if there was anyone else around and took a step closer to Siwoo.

“Who is it out of those four that’s 〈Pandemonium〉?”

“Merlin and Baba Yaga.”

“How did you find out that information?!”

“I guessed it with magic detection, and Loki came and told me.”

“Loki. . . Loki from ‘Misteltein’?”

Siwoo nodded.

“I don’t trust what that weird woman says. . . no, she’s weird, but she’s not a liar. But it’s really shocking, damn.”

“What’s so shocking?”

“Merlin is the pride of England and was an excellent hunter who belonged to the Royal Magical Department of England. He was also an acquaintance of our family, and he sometimes had tea with me.”

“Really? You should hold back a bit when drinking with him from now on.”

“Thank you for the good advice, you orc booger.”

Edward belatedly realized the approaching shock and frowned deeply.

No matter how well he maintained his poker face, he didn’t have the confidence to do so in front of ‘Misteltein.’

“Damn, I really shouldn’t have any more private meetings from now on.”

“Good thinking.”

“Then. . . out of those two. . . is there one who ordered the killing of Jeong Min-jun?”

“I’m not sure about that yet. I don’t know how many 〈Pandemonium〉 there are within ‘Misteltein.’”

Siwoo shrugged and replied.

Just then, one of the HSIU staff approached them urgently.

“Excuse me, Agent Edward, Agent Min Siwoo. Something big has happened!”

“What big thing has happened now?”

“The 〈Agape Order〉 has come to see you!”

The 〈Agape Order〉 was called a religious order, but it was not a place that believed in a particular god or had a strong religious color.

However, all Awakeners with light attributes and healing skills were registered there and received their full support.

In return, they had to respond to the order’s summons in special situations—namely, a war with the demon race.

However, 〈Agape Order〉 was a closed group, and in particular, their leader, ‘Saint Aria,’ was someone who rarely showed her face to the world.

It was a powerful organization, but for these reasons, Edward and Marquis Charles did not associate with the order.

“Suddenly. . .? The order? They’re people we’ve never even invited. Do they have some connection to you, since you’re a healer?”

Edward muttered, pretending to be suspicious, then asked Siwoo.

“No. When I was active, it wasn’t mandatory to join the order. I wasn’t interested, so I didn’t. I don’t know anyone there either.”

“Well, whatever. Who came from 〈Agape Order〉?”

“That’s. . .”

The staff member swallowed nervously and answered.

“The leader, ‘Saint Aria,’ came in person.”

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“Misteltein are monsters as I’ve heard.”

“Hoohoohoo. Thank you for the compliment. I didn’t expect to meet a member of IZIZ in person.”

As Crow spoke in a trembling voice, Baba Yaga narrowed her eyes and smiled slyly.

She crossed her arms and took a step closer to them, making a slight sound with her high heels.

“But what business does IZIZ have in my house? You didn’t come here just to have tea with me, did you?”

“We need something, and we think it’s here. We’d like to search for a bit and then leave.”

“Oh my, is that so? What is it?”

Baba Yaga asked, tapping her bright red fingernails against her chin.

Crow felt as if all the blood in her body was being sucked away just by facing her.

This wasn’t a question of whether or not they could win.

‘What’s the probability that I won’t die?’

The pressure she felt was completely different from when she had seen her from afar.

Beads of sweat formed on Crow’s forehead and trickled down.

Baba Yaga saw this and let out a small sigh, lifting her red lips.

“Hoohoohoo. If you don’t want to answer, you don’t have to. I can just ask your body directly.”

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