Chapter 1054

〈Chapter 1054〉 1054. God’s Position

“So, how did you manage to regress?”

I totally saw this question coming. And of course, I already had an answer prepared for it.

Regression.

There were a few rumors online about awakened individuals possessing regression abilities, but none of them had ever been confirmed. It was just people talking nonsense after reading novels. By the way, I was also rumored to be one of the potential regression candidates because my growth has been somewhat… unusual.

“Selbritina. The goddess who opposes evil spirits is the one who sent me back.”

“Why you? Wouldn’t it make more sense to send someone influential like an S-Rank Hunter or the Guild President back?”

That was unexpected… and surprisingly reasonable.

I quickly thought things through.

Don’t let my appearance fool you—I’m an avid daily consumer of web novels and manga. Fabricating lies fitting to the situation isn’t exactly difficult for me.

“It’s because my mental power is exceptional. Didn’t you see the video earlier? Everyone else went insane, but I stayed completely fine. I’m the only one who can stand up against Brahmasen.”

“Hmm… sounds suspicious. This Selbritina goddess… she’s not the Earth Goddess, is she?”

“The dungeons are actually connected to another world.”

“…So the hypothesis some people have been spreading is true then.”

Han Harin crossed her arms and fell into deep thought. I tensed up. She didn’t seem to fully trust what I said.

“All the evidence you’ve shown so far could easily be fabricated.”

She wasn’t wrong.

With today’s advanced technology, perfectly edited photos are almost indistinguishable from reality, and CG can look almost identical to real life if done well.

“I’ll show you undeniable proof that I came from the future.”

“Undeniable proof?”

“You can experience something that will happen in the future firsthand.”

I stood up from my seat.

“Let’s go, Harin. I’ll show you solid proof that I really did regress.”

•••

I took Han Harin to Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul. Beautiful traditional Korean houses lined the streets. Perhaps because it was Sunday, there were quite a lot of people around.

Han Harin stepped out of the car and glanced at her smartphone beside me. There was an article displayed on the screen—a future article.

“Harin, we have some time before the event, so let’s grab dinner first.”

“Don’t talk casually to me.”

“Huh? It’s just the two of us here.”

“People are walking around outside, you know.”

“Oh, right. Sorry, Onee-sama.”

I nodded and complied with Han Harin’s wishes. There’s no need to obsess over tone when it doesn’t change the fact that she’s mine. Besides, her preference for formalities is part of her charm.

I extended my arm toward Han Harin.

“…”

After hesitating for a moment, Han Harin crossed her arms instead. Her large chest pressed softly against my arm as we walked together like any other couple on a date.

Time passed, and it was now 10 PM. I led Han Harin to a nearby café.

Han Harin checked her smartphone again. The screen displayed a picture of a future article.

「Around 10 PM, a Gas Bird terrorist attack at a café in Bukchon Hanok Village! Massive fire results in 4 deaths!」

Gas Bird.

A creature made entirely of gas. It belongs to the Ghost-type monsters and is infamous online as the “suicide bird,” an E-Rank monster. Despite its low rank, it’s notoriously difficult to deal with due to its gaseous body and massive explosions caused by self-destruction.

「…The Guild failed to predict or respond to the Gas Bird’s movements. It was unavoidable. Since the Gas Bird’s body is made of gas, it’s hard to detect using current Guild technology.

According to the Guild, the Gas Bird is believed to have originated from China rather than Korea’s dungeons.」

Since the large-scale dungeon break incident in China last time, it’s become fairly common for Chinese monsters to occasionally appear in Korea. For flying creatures like the Gas Bird, the distance between China and Korea isn’t too much of an issue. Though there are more sea-crossing monsters.

“Onee-sama, we’re here.”

In the night sky, a pale object can be faintly seen. The clouds tonight are especially thick, making it hard to spot unless I focus carefully.

“Is it… really coming?”

Han Harin stared in shock with her mouth wide open. I couldn’t help but feel secretly proud.


“Am I right? I really did regress 30 days back, you know.”

“…Yeah. Now that it’s been verified this way, it’s hard not to believe.”

Gas Bird circled around us. The fact that Han Harin and I are here didn’t happen before the regression. The future might’ve changed, sending it off somewhere else.

“Hey, what’s that in the sky?”

“Is… is that a monster?!”

“Big brother! I’m scared!”

“What is the Association doing?!”

The area erupted into chaos in an instant.

There were two reactions from the civilians. Either they ran inside buildings or bolted away like maniacs.

The Gas Bird’s movement abruptly stopped mid-air. The commotion had agitated the Gas Bird, and now it was flying toward the cafe.

I stayed still, not stepping forward. There was no need for me to act. If the Gas Bird is the opponent, Han Harin is more suited than me.

Han Harin raised her hand toward the Gas Bird. Its motion halted abruptly in midair.

“Huh? Sister Harin, how’d you do that just now? It wasn’t telekinesis, right?”

“I simply used gravity in a way similar to telekinesis. Since both involve invisible forces, they have similarities.”

Han Harin curled her outstretched palm into a fist. Unable to self-detonate, the Gas Bird dispersed into gas and vanished into the air.

“You can use it in such a manner too? Did you come up with that yourself?”

“Nope. I learned it from Suwol Guild. They said not to impose limits on one’s abilities. Maybe you could do it too.”

When Suwol Guild was mentioned, it all made sense. Setting aside Suwol Guild’s scandals, they’re the second-largest guild in South Korea, so their power and expertise are real.

A few minutes later, an Association officer arrived breathlessly, and Han Harin received her reward money.

Afterward, we returned to Han Harin’s house. Since there were no other people around, we spoke casually.

“Harin, how about it? Do you believe me now?”

“…You don’t have to ask me again. I already said I believed you earlier.”

“Thank goodness. Let me tell you, coming from the future, Suwol Guild is absolutely not a good place. Even if not now, they’ll definitely cause trouble later. Both you and Ayoung-sshi need to leave Suwol Guild.”

I spent 30 minutes explaining how untrustworthy the Suwol Guild members are.

“Ugh. Sung Yoojin, stop it. I don’t fully trust Suwol Guild either. But due to current contract issues, I can’t leave right now. At the very least, I have to stay for two years.”

“That… can’t be helped then. In that case, while you’re there, let’s milk them dry. And Ayoung-sshi also needs to leave Suwol Guild.”

“I don’t know about her thoughts, but she has over three years left until her re-contract. She’s received a lot of support from Suwol Guild, and they won’t let her go easily either.”

Harin was right. Han Ayoung had become the core of Suwol Guild. If Han Ayoung leaves, their reputation will gradually decline. Suwol Guild couldn’t possibly be unaware of that.

“We… we need to find a way.”

Muttering to myself, I lost myself in thought. Just having proof from my future isn’t enough to bring down Suwol Guild. Since Suwol Guild influences even the upper echelons of the Association, Baek Ji-eun’s power doesn’t work either.

As my worries deepened, Han Harin approached me where I sat on the couch and hugged me. Wrapped in her embrace, I widened my eyes and stared at Han Harin.

“I get it that the me from the future died. That’s probably why today’s you is acting weird. Ignoring the fact that you keep staring at me… following me even to the bathroom is strange, you know.”

“…”

I gazed intently at Han Harin’s face.

Her pale, deceased face overlapped in my mind.

“I’m fine,” Han Harin said. Though it was a simple statement, I felt an unexpected lump in my throat.

My hand touched her face. Her soft, warm body temperature transmitted through my palm. Han Harin was alive. She pulled me closer into a stronger embrace. Feeling her scent and warmth, I said,

“…Previously, I was too complacent. This time, things will be different. I won’t even let you get into danger. Han Harin, I’ll protect you.”

“Mhm. Protect me, please.”

I could feel Han Harin’s breathing. My reflection was in her pupils, and hers was in mine.

We closed our eyes and kissed. Our breaths intertwined. On the couch, we kissed deeply several times. Her taste accumulated in my mouth.

Eventually, we headed to the bedroom. The journey there wasn’t smooth. We were preoccupied with exploring each other’s mouths and removing clothes.

Once at the bed, I laid Han Harin down on it. My palm slowly traced her smooth back.

“Ahnnn…”

After her slim waist came her large, well-shaped butt, which I caressed with my palm. It felt soft and full of elasticity.


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