Episode 4 – Line of Hypocrisy (3)
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 Dokjssi.”
“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.
“Believe in me! The group president is working hard and everyone will soon be rescued.”
The youngest son of Hankyung Group, Han Myungoh.
“Hyung-nim is right, everyone. Don't lose hope. We will be able to led.”
The one who embraced Han Myungoh and practically led the group was Cheon Inho. They were the 'mainstream group.'
“Mother, I'm bored…can't I play a game on the phone?”
“Hold on for a moment. The rescue team will come soon.”
“The government will act. It isn't that easy to collapse a country.”
And the people who were protected by the mainstream group and wanted to get on with their lives were the 'marginalized group.'
Their will was too weak to be killers. Even if 100 murderers were gathered together, they would be divided between the weak and the strong. Maybe they were thinking that they weren't murderers. They all believed it was unavoidable.
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 Dokjssi 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.
“Is Heewon-ssi the only one who didn't come back?”
“No. In fact, a few more people went out this morning but only those from the marginalized group didn't return.”
“They didn't come back?”
“Yes.”
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.
I heard a cute sound from somewhere and looked back, seeing Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung looking up at me. Their faces were like baby birds waiting for the mother bird, making me laugh.
“That reminds me, it is already evening. Aren't you hungry? Take this one by one.”
Chapter end
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