-NEXT DAY-
Jinhyuk didn't sleep last night as he was doing something in the living room of his house which Sumi didn't have any idea on . She also didn't have a great sleep because sleeping in this condition can never be possible . Jinhyuk was looking at the map of the ruins which he got from the members of the special team .
Jinhyuk freshened up and got ready for the mission . His sister was already ready to go . She had pleaded Jinhyuk last night to let her join him today . He refused at first due to the danger but he finally agreed .
Seol-ah reported late last night that both Chris and Sophie had arrived in Seoul and Seol-ah arranged them the hotel to stay too . Jinhyuk called her .
"Seol-ah , are you there ?"
"Yes"
"Listen to me . Take Chris and Sophie and meet me and Sis in front of the Association"
"Association ?"
"Yes , we have to inform the president about this matter too"
"Right"
"Alright , get going"
Jinhyuk hung up the call and looked at Sumi . He handed her a communication device to wear on her ear . He made these yesterday to help them aid in communication . It had a range of 3 km and it activates when mana is injected into it .
Sumi took it and wore it . Jinhyuk arranged some suits which were better than the suits made by the Association last time . He had to make them quick so there weren't perfect . It was more like a prototype . Jinhyuk and Sumi wore the suits below their normal outfits as they headed out .
-15 Minutes Later-
Jinhyuk and Sumi reached the Association and saw that three of them were standing in front of the main door . Jinhyuk stopped his car and hopped out of it . He shaked hands with Chris .
"Long time no see , Jinhyuk-ssi"
"Yes , its been over a month , right ?"
"Not exactly , its actually just over 20 days"
"That's better"
He also saw Sophie who was standing behind Chris . He didn't know the exact reason but her face was a bit red after Jinhyuk arrived . He didn't bother much as he forwarded his hand towards her for a handshake . She gladly accepted the greeting . Chris asked
"So , Jinhyuk-ssi , why did you say that Steven had joined the Demonic Humans ?"
"Simple , I got the information from three people from the same place"
"Where are they ?"
"The three ?"
"Yes"
"I killed them"
"What ?"
"Yes"
-sigh- "You don't leave anything untouched , right ?"
"You could say that"
"Anyways , what are you gonna do now ?"
"Just as I told you , I am gonna go to the place where they last hid . The work of you four is to defend the city"
"Just the city ?"
"Yes , did you contact the IHA ?"
"Yes , I informed about the situation "
"What did they say ?"
"They have given us to do whatever we want . In other words , we have the permission to kill them"
"That's good . I have to ask the President to get more hunters for the city defense"
"You will contact the guilds" Sumi asked
"Yes , now let's go"
Jinhyuk entered the Association building . The receptionists all greeted them but this was the first time Jinhyuk ignored the greeting . Sumi apologized to them and explained the situation which they understood . Jinhyuk headed to the President's room . He knocked and entered after getting the permission . He entered and the President Han Sangjin was roaming around anxiously around the room .
"Come Jinhyuk-ssi . I received the message from the IHA . They informed me that you people have the full permission to exterminate Steven Marker"
"Thank you . But I want another help from you"
"What is it ?"
"Gather the guilds and tell them to send as many as they can . A-Ranks are most required and some could be even B-Rank and C-Rank "
"Why so many ?"
"We have to defend the city . I cannot exterminate the whole ruin filled with countless demonic humans . They even have summoning skills ."
"Alright , I understand"
"Good"
Jinhyuk and others left the office as Jinhyuk stopped on his way . Jinhyuk handed the communication device and the suits to the others . They expressed their surprises on the suits and the devices but Jinhyuk reminded them the situation they are in . The quickly changed and activated the devices . Jinhyuk and others came out of the building .
"I am gonna go now . Remember that the safety is the first priority and I am not only talking about the city but also about you guys"
"You remember to stay safe too" said Seol-ah
"Got it . Now bye"
Jinhyuk launched himself towards the air and vanished in an instant leaving only a green ray of light behind . Chris , Seol-ah , Sophie and Sumi headed towards the direction of the mountains but only to the edge of the city .
Jinhyuk after taking off directly flew towards the mountain range where the ruins are reported by the Special Team . Jinhyuk spotted it . It wasn't exactly a ruin but more like a building corpse . It wasn't whole , it was a run down building . Jinhyuk landed breaking the roof and landed on the floor . He understood the meaning of ruins after coming here . It was a dark , stony and deep place which didn't had any end . Jinhyuk closed his eyes .
[Ding]
[Skill : Dragon Senses (SS) activated]
Jinhyuk's senses expanded as he checked every inch of the ruin . He sensed mana coming from the underground , there were quite a few people . They were not less than 100 but Jinhyuk didn't flinch . He sensed familiar mana and knew that it was coming from Deok-gu , it wasn't too far but the mana was weak which gave an idea about Deok-gu's condition . Jinhyuk deactivated his senses . His eyes were still closed .
[Ding]
[Authority : Dragon Eyes (SSS) activated]
Jinhyuk opened his eyes . It became dark yellow with black edges . His pupil changed from normal to a slit type pattern found in reptiles . He gained night vision and his vision became too clear . The eye was truly a masterpiece . He forwarded as he entered the underground place . He walked and each time he crossed any allyway , he saw few people standing . The mana of these people were not strong , he assumed they were atmost B-Rank but there was one mana pattern . It was far stronger than these people , it was strong enough to rival Jinhyuk . He smiled
'So this is the final end you decided for yourself Steven'
Jinhyuk reached the room which had the familiar mana . It took him 5 minutes but the distance he covered was not less than 800 meters . This ruin was huge . It extended to the point that even Jinhyuk couldn't sense the end . It was more than a kilometer of place . His dragon eyes gave him a clear advantage in these terrain which were dark . Jinhyuk broke the door and entered , his eyes fell on two figures which were hanging with chains each on one side . It was Deok-gu and his team's vice-captain . Jinhyuk could sense Deok-gu's mana which was too weak but the vice-captain had no mana emitting from his body , this means that he is dead .
[Ding]
[Skill : Aura Sword (SS) activated]
Jinhyuk cut the chains with his hand now covered in blade shaped mana . The body of the vice-captain fell down . He did the same with Deok-gu as he also fell down but Jinhyuk luckily caught him . Jinhyuk made him sit leaning on one side of the wall as he opened his inventory and brought out some healing potions . He made Deok-gu drink them as all the wounds on his body were starting to heal . Jinhyuk could see that Deok-gu was not less beaten . His arms were broken , his bones in the ribs also broke but the potion healed them . He was healing Deok-gu but he heard a voice from his back .
"Welcome Jinhyuk"
Jinhyuk turned his head and saw Steven wearing a black gown looking at him with a creepy smile . Jinhyuk also smiled .
"So , you are now loving Seoul or something ?"
"Hahaha , you never change Jinhyuk"
"True but you seem to have changed quite a bit since the last I saw you Steven"
"Let's have a chat , between old friends , What do you think ?"
"I'll pass . I have to take my real friend for treatment"
"Did you think I will let you leave ?"
"No but I do know that you cannot stop me from leaving"
"You seem to having some misunderstanding . You see , the person you were stronger than was the old Steven , I am far stronger than you now"
"Really ?"
"Yes and by the way your eyes seem different"
"Yeah , these are my dragon eyes"
"Interesting . I am thinking how it will be if I take your eyes for my use ?"
"That's a good thought but unfortunately you can't"
Steven was now losing his patience . His voice deepened as his face became darker.
"I will have to kill you Jinhyuk"
"Oh ?"
"Did you say your last words to your sister ?"
"No , I don't need that . Did you say your last words to your vice-guildmaster ?"
"No , it would be too boring"
"I agree"
Jinhyuk now picked up Deok-gu and was heading outside . Steven raised his right hand as a dark magic circle formed on his hand .
"I am not done yet"
"I'm done and talking furthur will only waste time . I have more important work"
"UNDEAD SUMMON !!!!"
-Undead Summoning (SS)
Many skeletons and other type of bone monsters spawned as the room started to fill .
[Ding]
[Skill : Commander's Authority (EX) activated]
Jinhyuk caught Deok-gu and the vice-captain as he broke the wall and went to the other side . Jinhyuk pulled both of them near him as he rushed towards outside.
[Ding]
[Skill : Sword Demon King Steps (SSS) activated]
Jinhyuk was running but the people hiding in the allyways also blocked Jinhyuk's path . They all had the same magic circle in their hands . They also summoned undead creatures . Soon, the place was filled with countless undead summons . Jinhyuk didn't see any other way . He concentrated his mana in his feet as he launched upwards . He used his skill to break down the entire ruins and rushed through the ground to reach the top . He covered everyone in shield as they escaped unscathed .
"CATCH THEM !!!!" said Steven
Jinhyuk reached over the ground as he rushed towards the frontlines of the city defense . The mountain started to shake heavily bringing earth quakes . Jinhyuk rushed towards the city . He spotted Seol-ah , Sumi , Hyunwoo , Chris and Sophie along with countless hunters on the frontlines . There were almost 300 hunters and all the S-Ranks of the guilds . Jinhyuk landed in front of them as he crashed and formed a crater on the road . All of Jinhyuk's companions rushed towards him . Jinhyuk raised his head as he looked up . He didn't seem injured but Sumi was still worried .
Jinhyuk handed over Deok-gu and the vice-captain to Hyunwoo.
"Take them to the hospital . The vice-captain is dead but Deok-gu is still alive . I treated him using potions but he still need immediate treatment"
"Alright"
"Go"
Hyunwoo rushed towards the Hospital . Sumi asked
"What happened to the rest ?"
"They are still following me . I didn't kill any on the way but now I will"
They were talking as three bone dragons were seen in the sky . On top of the middle one was Steven . He was followed by countless undead creatures . They were bigger than what they summoned inside . Each monster was atleast A-Rank and the three bone dragons were S-Rank .
"Get back everyone" said Jinhyuk
They crashed infront of Jinhyuk as the air pressure released made everyone tremble . Jinhyuk covered the front with a barrier but he himself was outside . Jinhyuk released the barrier as the undead were before him . He signalled everyone to back off but Chris and Sophie to come forward . Jinhyuk closed his eyes and as he opened them one of his eyes were red and the other one was blue .
[Ding]
[Authority : Divine Yin and Yang Heavenly Physique (L) activated]
At that same moment , Chris and Sophie came and stood beside Jinhyuk . His hair turned a mix of red and blue same as his eyes as he took out his sword as it covered with a mixture of blue and red mana . Sophie also took out her blade . Her hair turned bright golden , her eyes were golden and her blade covered with a golden mana . Chris also stood with his spear , his spear was covered in a blackish red aura as his hair turned silver .
Jinhyuk , Sophie and Chris VS Steven and the Demonic Humans