Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 142

The night was deep, and the streets were cloaked in darkness.

A man was quietly strolling down the street.

In his hand was a heavy revolver, and he was slowly spinning the cylinder while humming something.

Even in the dark, his figure stood out sharply.

The melody he hummed occasionally opened his lips, and his expression held a strange mix of tension and excitement.

In the dense darkness of the alleyway, the clouds veiled the pale moonlight, making the surroundings feel even darker.

In this place, devoid of streetlights, only the distant noises of the city broke the stillness.

In a corner of the alley, a massive figure leaned against a damp wall, raising his hand towards a woman.

The woman, pressed against the wall, screamed with a terrified expression.

“Please…, stop..! Don’t do this..!!”

The man was breathing heavily, his gaze burning with excitement.

His voice was rough and threatening.

“Shut up! You think you can just walk away from me?!”

The woman raised her hands in a futile attempt to protect herself, but the man’s arm struck down once again.

The fear-stricken face of the woman clearly showed the pain.

“Please, I didn’t mean to… I’m sorry..!”

The man could not contain his fury. He approached the woman and shouted.

“You called the cops on me, huh?”

“You’re gonna pay for this!”

His hand moved swiftly to land a sharp strike on the woman’s cheek.

She screamed in pain, leaning against the wall.

At that moment, another man with a revolver approached slowly.

His steps were slow and purposeful, the sound of the revolver’s cylinder spinning echoed softly.

“Enough.”

He spoke in a low, threatening voice.

As the man with the revolver aimed, the massive man slowly turned towards him.

“Who the hell are you?”

“Mind your own business!..”

The man with the revolver calmly opened the cylinder.

His fingers skillfully loaded three bullets into the six-chamber cylinder one by one.

The sound of bullets being loaded echoed down the dark alleyway.

He spun the cylinder quickly, coldly declaring,

“This will be your judge.”

The massive man looked at the man with the revolver, eyes wide.

His expression was a mix of fear and anger.

The man with the revolver remained calm, rotating the cylinder.

His eyes were steady, but there was a resolute determination in his movements.

With three bullets loaded in the chamber, he closed it again.

“Time to face your fate.”

It seemed the massive man was overwhelmed by the composure of the man in charge and began to back away with his hands raised.

His eyes were wide with fear, and his mouth let out trembling sounds.

“Wait, wait! Don’t do this!!”

But the man with the revolver coolly pulled the trigger.

Bang!!

With a loud sound, the bullet accurately pierced the massive man’s head.

His body slumped helplessly to the ground.

As the gunshot echoed in the alleyway, the woman screamed.

However, the man with the revolver quietly raised his hand in a calming gesture towards her.

“Don’t worry.”

“No one’s going to report this.”

“There are no CCTV cameras here.”

The woman, tears streaming down her face, thanked him in a trembling voice.

“Th, Thank you…, thank you so- much…!!”

Her voice was filled with fear, but she expressed her gratitude.

She quickly fled the alley, her steps quickening until she vanished into the darkness.

The man with the revolver momentarily gazed down at the fallen man.

His expression remained expressionless, and there was hardly any trace of emotion in his eyes.

He slowly walked over and nudged the man’s corpse with his foot.

“Unlucky for you, mate.”

His voice was cold, sounding as if all of this was just a part of daily life.

He opened the revolver’s cylinder to check, closing it without filling the empty slots.

The man stepped away from the dark, silent street and headed towards his house.

Upon arriving, he took a key from his pocket and unlocked the door.

He quietly entered and made his way to the house phone.

He carefully pressed the number pad.

Holding the phone to his ear, he patiently waited.

Soon, a familiar voice echoed from the other end.

“Hello? Who’s this at this late hour?”

The man sighed, hesitated for a moment, then cautiously replied.

“It’s me, Elina!.. I needed to hear your voice.”

Elina’s voice quickly shifted from surprise to a friendly tone.

“Oh, Leo! It’s you.”

“What’s up so late?”

Leo paused for a moment before answering honestly.

“I just wanted to hear your voice.”

After a brief silence, Elina gently responded.

“Did something happen??-”

Leo chuckled softly and replied.

“Nothing specific, just the usual ups and downs… How was your day?”

Elina hesitated before continuing.

“I had a fight with my mom…”

She explained more about her situation.

“I was actually thinking about leaving the house for a while…”

“M- Maybe I could come stay with you?? Is that okay?”

Leo seemed surprised by Elina’s suggestion but joy crept into his voice.

“Of course! Elina. You’re always welcome here!”

Elina’s heart raced at Leo’s warm response, excitement bubbling within.

“Really?? Thank you, Leo!”

“I’ll come over right now, and let’s have a night of it!!”

After hanging up, Leo quickly set about tidying his home.

He rearranged the cushions in the living room and dusted off the shelf that had collected dust.

On the coffee table were various magazines and remotes strewn about, which he organized to tidy up the table.

He also folded the blanket tossed on the sofa and set it aside for easy access.

He prepared snacks and drinks.

Heading to the kitchen, he opened the fridge to look for snacks Elina might like, neatly placing some on the table.

Having finished his work in the kitchen, Leo returned to the living room to select some music.

He chose an album that would brighten the atmosphere and adjusted the volume to create a comfortable and friendly vibe.

After completing all the preparations, Leo checked his appearance in the mirror.

He splashed water on his face to hide the signs of exhaustion and adjusted his hairstyle, trying to look his best.

After tidying himself up for a moment, he prepared to finalize things around the house.

With a casual motion, he picked up a box of bullets and the revolver.

Handling the heavy metal carefully, he unloaded the bullets from the revolver and organized them neatly.

He opened the cylinder to check, ensuring all bullets were removed.

After securing the box closed, Leo pushed it deep into the drawer of his bedroom.

It was a space usually unnoticed by anyone, filled with various items not used in daily life, enough to conceal from prying eyes.

Then, Leo systematically checked every corner of the house, ensuring all windows and doors were properly locked.

He reinforced the warehouse door with two sturdy locks for added security.

He tugged at each chain of the locks to make it difficult for anyone to approach from outside.

He checked all the lights in the house and unplugged unnecessary electronics to reduce power consumption, completing his final safety checks before Elina’s arrival.

In her room, Elina felt a sense of relaxation washing over her, yet stress from her fight with her mother still lingered at the back of her mind.

She gently laid her large teddy bear, a comforter since childhood, down on the bed.

The night breeze outside gently rustled, signaling the start of autumn.

Elina slowly opened her closet, beginning to pick out a pretty outfit for the special night.

Her hand lingered on a soft pastel-toned dress.

However, tonight she wanted something more comfortable yet stylish.

In the end, she chose a sleek black jumpsuit.

This outfit provided a nice blend of comfort and chicness, perfectly complementing her time at Leo’s house.

Sitting in front of the vanity, Elina reflected on her face in the mirror.

She carefully began her makeup.

Emphasizing her eyes a bit made her gaze sharper.

She applied a light pink lipstick to give a natural appearance.

After finishing her makeup, Elina started packing her belongings into a small bag.

She packed her wallet, a few essential cosmetics, and also included a small bottle of perfume.

Finally, taking a look around her room, Elina waved goodbye to her teddy bear as if saying a simple farewell.

Taking a deep breath, she opened the door.

Just as Elina prepared to step out, her mother’s sharp voice cut across the hallway.

“Where do you think you’re going this late?!”

“What are you all dressed up for?!”

Her mother’s tone was filled with anger and concern.

She watched Elina walk down the hallway towards the front door, worry etched on her face.

Elina hesitated momentarily, glancing back, but resolved to ignore her mother without saying a word.

She believed her decision was right, knowing another conversation at this moment would only worsen the situation with her mother.

Resolutely, she continued her stride toward the front door. The moment her fingers touched the doorknob, her mother’s voice rang out again.

“Elina! Stop and come back right now!”

“Just know that if you leave now, you can’t come back!!”

But with firm determination, Elina twisted the doorknob.

The chilly night air brushed across her face as she took a deep breath.

This was the moment of freedom and choice.

Closing the door without looking back, she descended the stairs and stepped out onto the street.

Her steps were resolute, her destination clear.

Tonight, she was certain the time spent at Leo’s house would bring her solace.