Chapter 149

In the face of overwhelming violence, an individual’s strength is powerless.

Even Erica, who possesses abilities that far exceed what most people have, with not one but three extraordinary powers, was forced to kneel before the masses.

However, there are individuals who excel even against multiple opponents.

There are Supernatural Ability Users who regularly hone their skills by using their powers against numerous targets.

Take, for example, the idol Han Ye-seul. No matter how many adversaries confront her, they would only end up as an audience captivated by her songs.

“Does this mean my friend is captured, but it’s not my fault?”

One might think that if Han Ye-seul were to give a simple performance for them, the situation would resolve itself. However, the current situation wasn’t so straightforward, particularly because Erica, who was in their grip, was someone Han Ye-seul needed to rescue.

Using a shockwave to stun everyone might leave a strong impression on all who hear it?

While possible for Han Ye-seul, the shockwave would be too much for Erica, who was unconscious and unable to withstand such an impact. Moreover, treating one person in the audience differently was still beyond Han Ye-seul’s control due to her idol values.

If she decided to sing a song that put everyone to sleep?

While this might harmlessly incapacitate everyone without affecting Erica, there was no guarantee what the enemies might do to Erica before they fell asleep.

“Isn’t this my long-desired older sister? Don’t tell me you think I’m here because of you. Do idols have such an inflated sense of self?”

Unlike Erica, who had been fighting while largely ignoring her opponents, the foes were responding to Han Ye-seul’s words with surprising ease—not out of respect for her celebrity status. Instead, they were actively using sound-laced confusion tactics, knowing that Han Ye-seul had already seen through their methods, to further engage in verbal combat.

Despite their tactics, Han Ye-seul showed no signs of faltering.

“Sound.”

The power Han Ye-seul possessed was often underestimated, regarded as non-combative. Many believed her abilities would only become effective in battle if they reached the level of commanding commands through words.

Indeed, during the early days after her power awakened, she had struggled so much that she needed Kim Ha-neul’s help to escape stalkers.

Through numerous incidents alongside Kim Ha-neul, her abilities had grown stronger, becoming versatile enough to be utilized in combat.

As she was being targeted right in her strongest domain, she had no intention of falling.

“Well, even if this is not my doing, she has agreed to help me first. So, if you don’t want to make me your enemy, it would be wise to just leave us be. Since she decided to help me, her problem becomes my problem.”

The women crowding the alley began to inch away as Han Ye-seul moved toward Erica, though they were considering whether a physical confrontation might work if their sound-based techniques failed.

However, the moment anyone tried to touch her, they were repelled by a sound-generated, physical force barrier that prevented them from reaching her.

Thus, Han Ye-seul managed to approach Erica without resistance.

“Why don’t we just destroy what we can’t have?”

Said while gripping Erica by the collar and turning toward Han Ye-seul, the statement highlighted their threat. Though Han Ye-seul might be invulnerable to their attacks, Erica was not.

Even with Han Ye-seul’s agility and powers, she wasn’t fast enough to protect Erica from harm.

Inevitably, when the women’s threats seemed to take effect, Han Ye-seul paused.

“I could personally protect Erica-san, but are you not overestimating my abilities?”

“What do you mean?”

Han Ye-seul wore a bright smile. Regardless of their intimidation, she didn’t plan to abandon Erica. Although using commands through words was an option, that wasn’t her intention.

She knew something they overlooked, something Kim Ha-neul had shared with her.

“Erica may not excel in battle, but her abilities compensate for that. She is incredibly powerful.”

Crackling sparks appeared on Erica’s body in response to Han Ye-seul’s words, but the woman holding Erica didn’t release her, dismissing the small and harmless-looking flames.

But those flames were more like kindling—precursors to Erica’s protective abilities.

Then a silver glow emerged.

The silvery light spread around Erica, knocking down the woman who had been clutching her collar and others nearby.

As Erica’s attackers fell, Han Ye-seul remained unaffected, catching Erica in her arms before she hit the ground.

Erica lost consciousness when using her powers in an aggressive or defensive form, but why?

‘Protection’ overwhelmed Erica’s body the moment she activated it due to its sheer intensity.

But would Erica’s power exert strain while unconscious?

The answer is no.

Erica’s power is ‘Protection.’ It’s designed to safeguard her body.

When conscious, she can’t help but be engulfed by its power, but when unconscious, it activates smoothly to shield her without strain.

Whether conscious or unconscious, Erica’s powers activate indiscriminately,

Manifesting an absolute defense.

A bond that predated the system—a love from an absolute being—protected Erica as long as she didn’t consciously try to end her life.

Even if unaware of the transcendent love behind Erica’s abilities, Han Ye-seul knew they could activate even while unconscious. She faced the remaining women.

“Are you truly willing to face the full force of her abilities?”

A faint glow continued to emanate from Erica’s body, warning those who approached her that they would risk their lives.

“Hmph, who would have thought her powers would activate despite losing consciousness? So frustrating.”

Han Ye-seul noticed that, though some women had fallen to Erica’s power, the decrease in the voices wasn’t entirely due to Erica’s ability. The group was gradually disappearing, possibly using teleportation to leave before reinforcements arrived from the association or Han Ye-seul’s side.

“Even if her powers are not perfect, now we know what to target next time. So, you have to choose—do you want to continue as you have been, or do you want to take—”

Their voices faded simultaneously, as if they simply vanished, either through teleportation or by retreating into the night.

After the opponents disappeared, Han Ye-seul hesitated—should she take Erica to her unknown home or her own?

If she took Erica to her place, it could expose her to her stalker.

Ultimately, a rescuer, though imperfect for the task, decided it was safer to bring Erica to her place rather than leaving her alone.

The silvery glow faded as her foes disappeared, and she quickly returned home, taking Erica along.

Feeling a gentle joy in bringing her friend home…

Since the departure of Inna, who had been with Erica from the day she opened her eyes to this world, Han Ye-seul had grown closer to Erica, learning the intimidating strength of Erica’s sister. Now, having decided to become the protagonist of this world and encountering unknown forces that left Erica unconscious, she cradled the girl in her arms.

The dramatic day had brought Han Ye-seul closer to understanding her true purpose as she tenderly held Erica, who had faced numerous trials and now rested peacefully in her arms.