The Man with Hypnotic Powers Doesn’t Hold Back the Second Time Around

Chapter 107 I Alone Have Infinite Magic (2)

An S-Class Gate had emerged in Washington.

As this was the worst disaster to hit the capital, the United States quickly dispatched an attack force.

Of course, they didn’t send just anyone in a hurry.

On the contrary, it was the opposite.

The U.S. poured overwhelming capital to form the strongest attack force.

Veterans among veterans, who had gained ample combat experience from a bloody battle with a Necromancer. The Vietnam Liberation Army.

The American civilian clan, equipped with the latest cutting-edge equipment thanks to their vast financial resources.

And to top it all off, Ninomiya Aika.

Although she was somewhat of an unexpected addition, nonetheless.

With two S-Class individuals, this was the strongest attack force ever assembled.

The level of those participating was so high that it was beyond description.

Each individual could be called an elite without any doubt.

No matter what happened in the gate, they wouldn’t even blink an eye.

…However, today.

Those elites were all left speechless with their mouths agape in shock.

-BOOOOOM!!!

‘What is that? This isn’t the usual level of an S-Class Gate! It’s twice as fast and strong!!’

A fierce barrage of attacks.

The enhanced monster’s arm flailed wildly in the air.

It was so erratic that it seemed impossible to break through.

Moreover, it was incredibly strong.

Despite being just a minor creature, it boasted destructive power on par with medium to large monsters usually found in S-Class Gates.

Even these elite warriors couldn’t guarantee their survival in the face of such unreasonable violence.

-Ding.

[Skill ‘Complete Hypnosis’ activated. Failed. At the current level of the caster….]

‘Annoying, isn’t it? You feel like you can almost reach it, but not quite? Here, here. I’m right here. Come and smash me.’

[Despite the overwhelming difference, the target falls under ‘mild’ hypnosis.]

-Swish. Swish.

‘No matter how fast it is, if you know where it’s coming from, it’s a piece of cake.’

Yu-jin narrowly avoided all the attacks.

His thought process accelerated to the limit by hypnosis.

Thanks to this, he saw all the attacks and dodged them by inducing hypnosis.

Yu-jin overcame even the irregular and unreasonable attacks without any pattern using his brainpower.

‘Judging by the movements, it’s slower and clumsier than me, so how does it manage to avoid all that?’

‘He seems to be fighting better than our captain.’

It was an overwhelming sight even for the elites among elites.

During the entrance exam and the A-Class Gate conquest, there were at least well-known patterns.

This was sheer berserk without any pattern.

And he avoided it so easily? Dozens, hundreds of times?

“If he returns safely, he’ll be promoted to S-Class….”

Someone’s mumble echoed their sentiments.

There were only seven people on Earth who were on a different level from other awakened ones. The S-Class Awakeners.

And the eighth would be born today.

‘Moreover….’

-Whooosh!!!

‘Where does all that mana keep coming from?’

There were other incomprehensible aspects as well.

Five hours had already passed since the insane operation to conquer with only five people had started.

Any average awakened one would have run out of mana and be exhausted by now.

But Yu-jin?

Endless purple mana swirled around his katana.

It was like an inexhaustible sea.

Even if he were an S-Class, it was inexplicable.

‘As expected of one of the only two EX-Class unique talents on Earth. He’s on a different level from ordinary awakened ones.’

‘I thought he was quieter compared to Ninomiya, but he has this kind of prowess. He could even defeat our captain.’

So the awakened ones gave up understanding.

Yu-jin was also a being on a different dimension like Aika.

He shouldn’t be judged by ordinary standards.

Their eyes gradually filled with awe as they watched him.

‘This is Seo Yu-jin….’

-Glance.

‘Hoo. We’ve been fighting for five hours, and there’s still half left. I’ll just barely make it.’

…However, his infinite mana was purely thanks to the mana fuel rod Aika had brought.

He was secretly absorbing energy equivalent to a nuclear warhead, so it was no wonder his mana didn’t deplete.

‘Well, if they find out, they’ll complain about the extravagance. But it’s fine as long as they don’t find out.’

It would be shocking if other awakened ones knew.

Mana fuel rods? The ones that contain the core equivalent to an entire S-Class Gate?

Burning that for an S-Class Gate conquest? That’s breaking even at best.

No, considering other expenses, it’s a huge loss.

What kind of extravagance is this?

However, both Yu-jin and Aika, who provided it, were 100% satisfied.

At least for them, it was a reasonably justifiable expense.

As a result, a spectacular battle unfolded.

-Ratatatatatatat!!!

“Disciple! Tackle….”

“Yu-jin! The fourth one in the center!”

“I know!!”

The enraged monster charged.

To ram the prey before its eyes with its horns.

Splitting into dozens of illusions.

However, thanks to Bojji’s future-reading briefings.

And Aika’s support, intervening whenever it seemed dangerous.

Yu-jin’s katana maintained its offensive stance without wavering.

Two steps to the side.

Just that was enough to narrowly dodge the all-out charge.

The result revealed was the monster’s exposed side.

Yu-jin’s katana seized the perfect opportunity and tore into the monster sharply.

Swish—the blade’s trajectory sliced through the air.

Yu-jin smiled at the satisfying sensation of cutting through flesh…

The sound of the sword shredding the air followed, like a whip cracking.

Beautiful purple mana swirled in the air.

[Gr… waaa……?]

-Sway. Thud.

The monster’s massive body toppled sideways.

Unaware that its life core had been sliced, it collapsed helplessly.

This demonstrated how clean Yu-jin’s technique was.

The watching awakeners exhaled the breaths they had been holding.

“Hoo….”

‘What was that, really? Perfect.’

‘In such a dire combat situation, he makes the best decision every moment? Is he a monster?’

The admiration was anew.

So he wasn’t just dodging by observing patterns.

He devoured other awakened ones in combat too.

Indeed, he was an S-Class.

“Master. You did a great job again this time.”

“Yes. We make a pretty good team, don’t we?”

“Yes! Just having you supporting from behind makes it so much easier to fight. It’s like we’re perfectly in sync.”

“…Hehe, hehe. Really~?”

“Yes. Knowing my frail master is behind me, it gives me a surge of strength….”

-Beaming.

‘Disciple, unaware that I was supporting, is happily treating me as a frail woman. Cute~.’

…Actually, Yu-jin’s contribution was about 50 percent.

The rest was thanks to Aika, who did everything she could while pretending to be in pain,

“So, how about resting for a bit? I’ll give you a special lap pillow….”

“Ahem. Yu-jin, there are seven monsters 150 meters ahead. I’ll have your friends lure them one by one, so get ready for battle.”

“Che.”

“……”

‘If it weren’t for me, Yu-jin would have been harassed a hundred times over by now.’

It was all thanks to Bojji, who read the future and intervened desperately.

Yu-jin would never know.

* * *

Meanwhile, Shia and Alice were in charge of the luring.

Although they usually took on the most dangerous roles,

[Alice, aim weakly at the foot of the leftmost monster. If you hit it too hard, all seven will swarm, so use just enough force….]

With the instructions of Bojji, the gate conquest specialist,

-Swish… Boom.

[…Gwa?]

“Sh, Shia, it’s looking this way….”

“Don’t worry. Do you think I’ll leave you behind?”

-Shashashashak.

Alice safely cast spells from a distance.

Shia carried her while slipping through shadows.

As a result, they had hardly encountered any monsters up close.

-Chill.

“Shia, you’re scared too. You have goosebumps…!!”

“W-what are you doing touching my arm? You silly fox.”

Of course, that didn’t mean they weren’t scared.

They were in a situation where one mistake could mean death.

For themselves. And for those behind them.

Faced with inevitable fear, they had to push their abilities to the limit.

-Ding.

[Due to repeated experiences….]

‘Well, my stats are improving rapidly.’

Their stats grew remarkably.

It showed why other cadets neglected training outside the gate.

Although, thanks to Yu-jin, these two were hardworking top students. Nonetheless.

Hundreds of such dangerous moments repeated.

Until the gate conquest reached its final stage.

[There are 5 monsters left before the boss room. We’ll handle them with the Liberation Army, so you two can rest now.]

“…It’s finally over.”

“10 hours? 11 hours? I feel like I’m going to die… I want to drink Sol Leaf’s Tears….”

It was only after Bojji’s operation end signal that they finally relaxed.

Alice finally got off Shia’s lap.

Though she couldn’t walk more than a few steps before collapsing.

-Thud.

“…Huh? My legs.”

“It’s probably because the adrenaline wore off. Besides, you drank all your water a while ago. You must be dehydrated too.”

“Hehe. My throat is so dry….”

“That’s why rookies are a problem.”

Shia also sat down next to her.

Her trembling hands fumbled at her waist.

She took out a canteen.

-Swish.

“Here. Drink.”

“Thank you… This scent? Sol Leaf’s Tears!!?”

“I brought an extra one just in case. How is it? You’re grateful enough to cry, right?”

“Shia, thank you…!!”

The canteen went straight to Alice’s mouth.

The pale green liquid flowed down her throat.

Shia just watched, smiling.

“…Puhah!”

“You could drink it all, but you left half?”

“Yu-jin must be thirsty too. As a Sol Leaf member, we should share every drop of Sol Leaf’s Tears!”

Alice was also beaming.

When she returned, she wanted to hug Yu-jin tightly.

She wanted to pat him and give him Sol Leaf’s Tears as a reward.

‘It’s kind of like an indirect kiss. But it’s fine, right? We’re in the gate. It can’t be helped….’

-Smiling.

“Heh. Do you like Yu-jin or something?”

“……Pff!!?”

Alice’s smile shattered with Shia’s words.

Alice scrambled to think of an excuse.

She told herself she was just startled because Shia hit the nail on the head.

“Well, of course, I like him. As a Sol Leaf member.”

“Not that. Do you love him as a man?”

“Not exactly… but if Yu-jin confessed to me, I wouldn’t say no… He does a lot for me, unlike you…?”

“Hm.”

Conversely, Shia’s smile deepened.

What? You’d accept if he confessed?

Because Yu-jin seems to have feelings for you, unlike with me?

Ha. She thinks I’m provoking her pride again.

…How pitiful.

“So, what about you, Shia? Do you love Yu-jin?”

“———Yes. I love him.”

“Right? Yu-jin is attractive, but we haven’t known him for….”

-Stop.

“…What? What did you just say?”

“I said I love Yu-jin. As a man.”

Alice blinked beside her.

Shia smiled.

“Then….”

106 “What will you do, silly fox?”