Chapter 38: The Embrace of Irreversible Choices.

Cynthia’s fingertips shone brightly with magic power.

Along with the complex magic power formula drawn in the air, a low voice chanting the incantation.

After some concentration, she finished the spell with a sigh.

“Huu- It’s over, Teacher.”

“Thanks for your hard work.”

Seo Jin straightened the clothes he had pulled up to his shoulders.

The scars of infection were starkly exposed on the briefly revealed skin.

And now the magic power tattoo newly covering it.

It was a formula to maintain the deteriorating physical condition due to the virus.

The spell that Cynthia cast clearly has the effect of suppressing the symptoms and pain caused by the infection. But even this was only a temporary measure.

No matter how much magic power he pours in here, no matter what drugs he uses… In the end, the progress of the essential infection itself cannot be stopped.

It’s just the utility of making him forget the pain of the dying body for as long as he has left.

However, that was enough for Seo Jin now.

Just being able to move until the end for the revenge he must achieve-

Cynthia looked at him as he calmly straightened his clothes.
A fleeting pity flickered in her shaking eyes.

After hesitating for a while, she moved her lips.

“….Is there really no way to recover?”

A voice, expression, and gaze filled with deep regrets.

“You knew everything from before, Teacher. So this time too… If you just tell me anything, I will…..”

Seo Jin was silent for a moment as he faced the emotions of such a former student.

A hesitation of a fleeting moment that no one would notice.

But the answer that would come out at the end was determined from the start.

“…It’s okay.”

“Teacher….”

Cynthia couldn’t hide her regret.

In fact, she also knew. That there was no case of a human infected with the Hexa Virus surviving anywhere in the world.

Nevertheless, the reason why she asked one more time was just regret.

The slender hope that if it was the teacher who had known even the knowledge that others didn’t know as if it was obvious, there might be some other way.

But in the end, another farewell was a predetermined fate,
And the role given to Cynthia now was also only one.

To help the teacher achieve the revenge he wants for the time he has left.

Whether it was something close to impossible,
Or whether there was any probability, it didn’t matter at all.

Because she was already prepared to do even failure together.

However, she was just a little curious.

If it was the teacher Cynthia knew, he would surely achieve what he wanted by whatever means, but it was difficult to even guess in what way he would achieve it.

Naturally, she asked.

“What is the plan from now on?”

Seo Jin thought for a moment and answered.

“That is-“

He explained the plan that he had been roughly conceiving so far, only extracting the key points.

After listening to all the stories, Cynthia fell into thought for a moment.
Soon, she muttered in a voice mixed with admiration and astonishment.

“Certainly, with that method… You might really… be able to do it….”

She was really surprised.

Because it was a case that was really difficult to imagine that much.

Even though it seemed like something that would be impossible, after hearing the story, it seemed like there was some chance of success to some extent. However-

“It will be very dangerous. Even if you succeed by any chance… In the end….”

The cloudy end of the words guessed the ending.

Even if he achieved the desired result with a slim possibility, the fact that a comfortable or happy ending would not be given afterwards.

It was a goal that even his fingertips couldn’t reach without such a resolve. It was a task that could only be accomplished with the determination to bet everything on himself and jump into destruction with his enemies.

Cynthia managed her expression at the gaze that stared at her intently.

“Don’t worry, Teacher. I’m prepared.”

She said as if it was obvious.

“As long as I can be with you… I don’t care where it is. I’ll never let go again.”

Seo Jin did not stop her determination.

Because she herself had made the choice after knowing all the situations.

Because that was the deal.

He just acted as she wanted now.

Like before, a hand gently stroking the head of the old student.

Then Cynthia also closed her eyes and quietly enjoyed the teacher’s touch.

This was enough for the two of them.

Because they can give each other what they want.

Just before putting the conceived plan of revenge into full practice.

There was still one thing left for Seo Jin to take care of.

His old comrade Seril, who had been helping him so far, was still unaware of his whereabouts.

Because the situation was unavoidable, he had left without even leaving a message, so if she was still looking for him, there was a high possibility that she would continue to be involved in his actions afterwards.

But that shouldn’t happen.

At the time when he had not refused her help before, he had accepted it because he really didn’t know anything about what kind of entity the target of revenge had.

But the reality of the conspiracy that he had taken off the veil was an enemy more enormous than any imagination.

What he thought was just the corruption committed by a few superiors in the command was the faults involving the key generals of the Defense Forces, the standing members of the Joint Government, and even the Secretary-General who was the head of it.

The act of targeting all of them would never end with just saying that it was dangerous.

It was the story of antagonizing all the key leaders of the power structure, which was the most strongly united in history due to the war with an unprecedented nemesis.

Even the possibility of success was very slim, and even if he achieved what he wanted… he would either die, get hurt, or be constantly chased as a wanted person.

He can guarantee that there will be no happy ending afterwards.

In fact, it was a story that didn’t matter to Seo Jin.

Because he had no reason to have regrets in the little time he had left.

And he had enough reasons and determination to achieve revenge.

But it’s a different story if it’s not the person involved.

Seril, she was a person who didn’t need to get involved in this danger.

Even if her heart to help him was the same as before.

Having confirmed that nothing would remain at the end of this revenge, he now hoped that she would not get involved in his affairs as much as possible.

She had a future. As a promising officer, as a talented person, there was a young and beautiful life left.

It was a life that was too precious to fall because of being involved in someone else’s affairs.

That’s why Seo Jin mentioned one thing.

“Cynthia, I have a favor to ask. There’s something I need to deliver to someone-“

It was a message to Seril containing the whole story of the matter and his circumstances.

Because the reality of the corruption involving the leaders of the Allied Government could be dangerous just by knowing it, he couldn’t include all the detailed stories…

Still, he was grateful for helping him so far. He was sorry that he had to disappear without saying goodbye, but it would be better not to get involved anymore, so it was a letter written with farewell greetings, apologies, and gratitude.

The words he couldn’t say to her. He had a lot of apologetic feelings. Still, he added words to persuade, understand, and ask her not to look for him anymore so that she wouldn’t get caught up in something she couldn’t handle.

In fact, Seo Jin didn’t want to say goodbye to Seril like this either.

But that was the situation. It was not something that could be left to be involved only with the good intentions of helping an old comrade. He thought that making a knot at this point was the choice for each other.

Because she is deeply affectionate but also has an excellent sense of reason…

He believed that she would understand even if she was regretful.

Since the predetermined farewell was brought forward a little more. He just hoped that she wouldn’t be too sad.

Seo Jin handed the letter he had written to Cynthia.

“Can you send it to that person?”

Then Cynthia readily agreed.

“Leave it to me.”

There was nothing strange in the attitude of answering with a bright smile as always.

So Seo Jin didn’t even guess.

What kind of thoughts the girl in front of him had.

A little later, away from the teacher’s gaze, Cynthia looked down at the letter in her hand.

The smile she had been smiling brightly was already gone.

An expressionless face that was so cold that it was eerie.

In fact, she hadn’t completely forgiven the things that had happened in the past yet.

However, because she loved the teacher more than that, and because she was afraid of being hated by him, any resentment had lost its meaning and was suppressed.

No matter how Cynthia was lied to, left, and turned his eyes to other women…

At least the teacher was inevitable.

Hating him was something that could never happen.

But the emotions she felt towards the stray cat who dared to intercept the precious treasure that she cherished, cherished, and watched from afar were of a different kind.

It was closer to unforgivable resentment and grudges that should be repaid.

‘You stray cat, how dare you…….’

Above all, there was no need to even endure it.

Therefore, she intended to achieve a small revenge while fulfilling the teacher’s request this time.

Tak-, A memory card appeared from somewhere with a light flick of her finger.

The contents contained in it were videos that Cynthia had secretly filmed the night before.

A record of the most ecstatic moment in her life. Originally, it was to leave evidence in as many ways as possible and permanently possess the precious memory that was only once in her life-

She had an idea to use it in a different way as well.

In fact, the situation itself of sharing memories with the teacher with others was not very pleasing, but if it was the value of ‘revenge’ that would give her more satisfaction than that… it didn’t feel so regrettable.

Before she knew it, a faint smile was drawn on her lips.

It was a smile imbued with possessiveness and superiority.

That day, an envelope with an unknown sender arrived in front of Seril’s house.

Along with one very suspicious memory card.