TCF X ORV - The Rise of Caleism in Another World

CHAPTER 13 - Line of Hypocrisy

{Kim Dokja POV}

     Despite the interference of Cheon Inho, the constellations didn’t ask for a bounty scenario. In other words, it wasn’t the best time to deal with him.

     For around half a day, I focused on grasping the situation of Gumho Station. It was Lee Hyunsung who mainly gave information.

“Currently, there are 86 people in Gumho Station. Ah, I guess it is 87 people now with Dokja-ssi.”

“It is less than I thought.”

“Yes. When the scenario broke out, only those near the station and those on the train survived. Everyone didn’t say it but perhaps in the first scenario…”

      I didn’t need to be told the next words. I could see it from the expressions of the people. Those who survived had trampled on someone’s life. All the humans here were murderers.

“Currently, Gumho Station is divided into two groups. Strictly speaking, it is one group and the rest.”

      Lee Hyunsung looked at the people with a dark expression. There were men armed with iron pipes or other instruments. It was clear which was the faction in power.

     The one who embraced Han Myungoh and practically led the group was Cheon Inho. They were the ‘mainstream group.’

       And the people who were protected by the mainstream group and wanted to get on with their lives were the ‘marginalized group.’

      Lee Hyunsung watched the mainstream group inciting the people and said.

“Food distribution is determined by the mainstream group. Convenience stores and restaurants in the region have already been robbed…the foods that can be eaten right now are almost gone.”

“I see.”

“It is the reason why some people from the mainstream group were sent above ground for food exploration. Heewon-ssi, who you brought in, went with them”

“Heewon-ssi…?”

“Ah, it is the name of the woman who Dokja-ssi saved.”

      I looked at the woman who lay on the subway bench. Under the bright light, her beauty could be seen. Her raised cheeks and gentle features meant she must’ve often heard she was attractive. Thanks to the monkey’s lungs, her colour was much brighter than it was this morning.

     Lee Hyunsung’s expression became sad again. He thought he roughly knew what happened.

     I grabbed Lee Hyunsung’s shoulder. I knew for sure after actually touching him. He truly was the steel sword. His strength would soon exceed level 10.

“W-Why are you…?”

“Lee Hyunsung-ssi should’ve received a love call but you didn’t accept.”

“Ah, that…”

    Objectively, Lee Hyunsung’s combat power was higher than Bang Cheolsoo. There was no way Cheon Inho wouldn’t aim for him.

“I can’t explain it but I thought I shouldn’t accept. I don’t know much about morals or ethics but…”

    Lee Hyunsung scratched his head like he was embarrassed.

“I felt that something wasn’t right.”

     Not right… It wasn’t an answer but I felt it was true. Indeed, Lee Hyunsung was Lee Hyunsung.

“Don’t forget this heart.”

     That way, I could continue to believe in him.

“That reminds me, it is already evening. Aren’t you hungry? Take this one by one.”