ZEN [16]

Regressor's Instructions Manual Episode 937

Zen (16)

'You came too late. You damn bastard.'

"Sigh... Ugh...

'Damn it. I was so surprised. Seriously, I was completely taken aback.'

"This wretched bastard."

"Aaaargh!"

A loud scream echoes through. The sweet melody is much louder and more captivating than the sound I made. It's only natural that my body shivers in response.

The sight of the hot-tempered guy, who was exposed to indiscriminate violence, struggling to control his rage disorder.

It was a scene akin to a miracle, a divine intervention.

'It's Benigore's miracle, indeed. You must be in tremendous pain.'

"Aaargh! Ugh!"

'That's the way!'

"Aaargh!"

'Nice job'

"Ugh! Ugh!"

"Turn!"

Zen's distorted face comes into view. His lips are tightly bitten, and his trembling fist is clenched tightly. Blood is dripping from his fist.

It's a proud and endearing fist, made with the blood of a hot-tempered man.

In fact, his face doesn't look comfortable at all. It's a face filled with various emotions, an indefinable expression. Perhaps he...

Thought he had to endure.

At this point, he knows that drawing attention is unnecessary.

But how could he remain silent?

The sight of the Saint of Light who was dying slowly, exposed to violence so full of malice, how could he just stand there?

Watching him roll on the ground, getting dirtied, getting spat on by the ruffians, how could he look at that?

Moreover, Zen was already burdened with guilt towards the Saint Light.

Was it not his fault for the wrong choices he made? Was it not his responsibility to carry the burden of unattainable dreams?

While it must have been a joyful experience to gaze at the Saint of Light every day, it could also have been a deeply distressing one.

'I want to make him happier.'

or

'I don't want to hurt him anymore.'

or

'I will protect him. I won't let him get hurt anymore.'

In reality, I wouldn't know.

But there's a high chance that he was thinking various thoughts.

The accident that happened at the timing when he had just taken his seat to start a new beginning, when he resolved not to cause more pain, not to let him get hurt anymore.

"How dare you... How dare you?!!!..."

"Aaargh! Aaargh!"

His once rational demeanor is so overwhelmed by anger that he can't even recall it.

The scene where he grips the neck of the hot-tempered man, who has already lost his will to fight, and lifts him up, is quite dramatic.

To the point where he almost looks like a villain. Perhaps he would be surprised if he saw himself this way. After all, he didn't look like his usual self.

Of course, my course of action is obvious. Well...

"It's... It's alright. Zen-nim... I'm okay. There was just a little accident. Please let go of him."

The Honorary Cardinal doesn't want anyone hurt. Even if the person who was hurt was him, in the end, he forgives.

'Kill him! Damn it! My face seems bruised. Just smash it up completely.'

"That's..."

"I... Ugh... I offended him first..."

"You... Do you know what you look like right now? Do you know how you appear to me right now? Do you know what you're saying to me in your current state?"

"I have a reason... Ugh... I'm fine. So, please let go of me. For treatment..."

Once again, his body collides with the wall.

"You damn bastard!"

"Aaargh!"

The loud noise attracted the crowds.

They must have been prepared with the Goddess's Hand Mirror by now. There's no way they wouldn't have noticed.

One of the new members draws a sword and charges at Zen.

His movements are swift and sharp, as if he had been trained by Kim Hyun-sung.

The energy imbued in the sword seems to indicate his determination to cut down Zen with a single blow.

However...

Kwaang!!

With a sound, he collapses, crumpled somewhere, and gets stuck on the floor.

'Is he dead?'

"Ugh!"

His arms and legs are unnaturally twisted. Even though the party's priest hurriedly poured holy power, the major injuries weren't treated properly.

It's a fatal wound.

The guy who seems to be the leader also charges at Zen immediately, but it's futile.

'Notice the difference in skill level.'

"Ugh!"

"Aaargh!"

From the start, the levels are different. Alp's Whitey provoking Park Deok-goo. Cho Hye-jin challenging Lee Kiyoung in a game of chess. Jin Cheong discussing business matters in front of me.

"Stop... Stop, please!"

"....."

"Do you dare to challenge the Blue Guild?"

Exactly. It seems impossible. The Blue Guild members are here right away. They've become typical villain-like jerks, haven't they?

Only now do their insignias on their chests become visible, and their brows are furrowed. Zen is probably trying to make sense of the situation on his own.

Having been here, he might have gathered various pieces of information and could be trying to find a connection between the Blue Guild Republic and the surrounding area.

Perhaps after reaching some conclusions, he realized that the situation had gone awry.

Of course, the most conspicuous among them is the leader, the one who always controlled the members.

He's staring at Zen with an obviously tense expression.

'He's not that foolish.'

He's realized that the opponent possesses a strength that can't be underestimated.

'What are you going to do?'

Raising his voice, uttering the name of the Blue Guild, this choice likely stems from that reason. He might be reluctant to blindly believe the scene, but there's likely no other choice.

At a glance, he appears to be an insurmountable powerhouse. On the continent, there are plenty of hidden masters, but encountering such a formidable opponent is rare.

Even if these guys were to rush in en masse, they wouldn't be able to withstand one of Zen's wings.

"Disgusting bastards."

"..."

Even the crowd is getting noisy.

"What's going on?"

"Where did the guards go?"

"It looks like the Blue Guild members are causing a scene. I was watching, and that person is randomly attacking this one."

"Should we report this now? What should we do? That person..."

"I feel like I've seen them somewhere before..."

Even those holding up the Goddess's Hand Mirror to capture the scene can be seen.

It seems Zen is aware of that fact too, but consumed by anger, he doesn't seem to know the right course of action.

I know from experience. Your head and actions don't always sync up.

It's like your chest is boiling inside and you might burst if you don't let it out. Ah, the new recruits have the same expression.

'Hey, guys, I'm back.'

"These damn bastards."

"Do you know what you've done?"

"We are members of the Blue Guild. We may not know why you approached us or what your purpose was, but you're making a mistake right now."

"Right. I know it well."

Thunk! With a sound, the hot-tempered guy crashes into the wall.

It's as if something was thrown, but the impact is unique. This guy still has some strength left to speak.

"Argh... spare... spare me... stop now..."

"You have committed an unforgivable sin."

"I don't know what this is about, but... you're harassing an innocent person."

"Harassing an innocent person? Can you still say that after looking at this person?"

"He... he is... ugh... it seems there might have been some misunderstanding between us. Definitely... some kind of misunderstanding... If you could tell us which guild you're from, we will take steps to formally apologize."

"....."

"If an apology is needed, we could offer material compensation..."

'No, this time we don't want gold.'

"This... these bastards..."

'That's even better, then.'

"Zen-nim..."

"Please wait a moment."

"Zen-nim!"

"I... I..."

"Zen-nim! Please stop!"

"...."

"Please, just stop now!"

Don't stop. Damn it. Hit him some more. Show him a real spectacle.

"Don't hurt them anymore."

Hurt them. Sever their bones and flesh. I feel like I'm bruised all over. It hurts so much.

I can't contain my anger to this extent. It feels like my bones are splintering. My ribcage hurts so much. Repay it four times. Return it forty times.

Kill! Just kill them all! Right now!

"But..."

"More importantly... hurry, leave."

We need to get out before the guards arrive. But before that, hit them a bit more.

"I'm fine. Zen-nim. Yes. I..."

"Why do you always say you're fine?"

"I'm truly fine."

Why are the new recruits' expressions like that? Are they the same person? It's me, that guy.

"I don't know what the purpose is, but... the Blue Guild will definitely not overlook this incident."

The Blue Guild won't overlook this. You, jerk, you won't let it slide. Don't just throw around the guild's name. It's so damn annoying.

"Hurry... please, let's go. Zen-nim... please... sniff... please..."

I don't want to go back into the cage. I don't want to hurt anyone anymore. But damn it, don't hold back. Give those bastards a good beating.

Could it be that he couldn't reject the tears of the Saint of Light? The guy who immediately bows his head and takes my hand comes into view.

"Remember clearly. The Blue Guild will never let today's events go!"

Shut up, you damn bastard. You're making such a ruckus.

The sound of a scared dog barking loudly gradually fades away.

"I apologize. Ki Young-nim... I'm sorry."

"No, Zen-nim, there's no need for you to apologize. Well then..."

"We need to leave the city."

No, we probably won't be able to leave. Jin Cheong has set up the kids well.

Sure enough, it became evident that a blockade was set up. Of course, the Inquisitors or the Order of the Holy Knights aren't visible.

If a little more time passes, they'll likely pour out of the warp gates like water.

"This way!"

"I'm sorry. It's me... sniff... I'm sorry, Zen-nim."

"It's not Ki Young-nim's fault."

It's turning into a scene from a nighttime escape drama.

Others are probably also being careful around here.

Right?

*****

- Guild Master. I apologize for contacting you so late. Th-There's something... Yes? Yes... I-I'm sorry.

-.....

- At first, I thought it was just a provocation, but... it seems another guild might be involved. I can't determine the exact purpose, but they're targeting the guild systematically... Yes, that's right. We've encountered them three times now, but... it's as if they knew where we were... Yes, yes... I'll report to the military authorities first. Yes? Ah... yes. It's more like they're aiming for the Blue Guild... I'm sorry. I was insufficient and brought a blemish to the guild's honor... I apologize, Guild Master.

-....

-The detailed situation... Yes. Currently, the video that's spreading on BenigoreNet... I apologize, please forgive me. K-Kill them, please.

-...

-Yes?

-.....

-I'm sorry, I misheard. Did you say Ki Young?

-.....

Tsk.

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I suddenly felt sooo bad for Zen, my feelings have grown on him, I want him to be happy~~~