Danger
As they walked away from the camp, Joon Woo turned to Sijun, his expression serious. "Thanks for listening earlier," he said, his voice low. "I feel like I can finally start to heal."
Sijun nodded, smiling. "You're welcome, Joon Woo. We're in this together."
Just as Joon Woo was about to respond, Sijun's guide system alerted him:
_Guide System Alert_
- Potential Danger Detected: Unknown Entity (Level 80)
- Location: 500 meters northwest of current location
- Recommendation: Exercise Extreme Caution
Sijun's heart skipped a beat. What kind of entity could be lurking outside?
"Joon Woo, we need to get back to camp," Sijun said urgently, trying to sound casual. "I think we've been out for too long."
Joon Woo raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"
Sijun hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "I just have a bad feeling. Let's get back."
Joon Woo nodded, and they quickly made their way back to the camp.
As they entered the camp, Rachel looked up, concerned. "What's wrong?"
Sijun tried to appear calm. "Just a precaution. I think we should keep watch tonight."
Rachel's expression turned serious. "Agreed. We can't afford to let our guard down."
Joon Woo's eyes narrowed. "I'll take first watch."
Sijun nodded, his guide system still alerting him to the potential danger.
_Guide System Alert_
- Potential Danger Detected: Unknown Entity (Level 80)
- Location: Closing in on camp (300 meters)
- Recommendation: Prepare for Combat
Sijun's mind raced. What could this entity be? A monster? A human threat?
He glanced at Joon Woo, who was scanning the horizon. Did he sense anything?
"Joon Woo, you see anything?" Sijun asked, trying to sound casual.
Joon Woo shook his head. "No, nothing."
Sijun's guide system updated:
_Guide System Alert_
- Entity Identified: Enhanced Mutant (Level 80)
- Abilities: Enhanced Strength, Speed, Agility
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to High-Frequency Attacks
Sijun's heart sank. An Enhanced Mutant? That was not what they needed.
"Joon Woo, Rachel, we need to prepare for combat," Sijun said urgently.
Rachel's eyes widened. "What is it?"
Sijun hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "Just a precaution. Let's get ready."
Joon Woo's expression turned cold. "I'll take point."
As they prepared for battle, Sijun's guide system continued to alert him to the entity's movements.
_Guide System Alert_
- Entity Closing in (100 meters)
- Prepare for Combat
As the Enhanced Mutant emerged from the darkness, Joon Woo's eyes narrowed. "Wait," he said, his voice low. "I know that thing."
Rachel's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"
Joon Woo's expression turned cold. "That's not just any mutant. That's...Hyun.
Sijun's guide system alerted him:
_Guide System Alert_
- Entity Identified: Hyun, Enhanced Mutant (Level 80)
- Abilities: Enhanced Strength, Speed, Agility
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to High-Frequency Attacks
- Relationship with Joon Woo: Complex
Sijun's eyes locked onto Joon Woo. "What's going on?"
Joon Woo's voice was barely above a whisper. "Hyun was...my friend. We grew up together."
Rachel's expression turned shocked. "What happened to him?"
Joon Woo's eyes clouded over. "He was experimented on. They tried to enhance him, but it went wrong."
The Enhanced Mutant, Hyun, took a step closer, its eyes fixed on Joon Woo.
Sijun's guide system alerted him:
_Guide System Alert_
- Hyun's Intentions: Uncertain
- Recommendation: Exercise Extreme Caution
As Hyun took another step closer, its eyes flashed with a mixture of recognition and fury.
"Joon Woo," Hyun growled, its voice distorted.
Joon Woo's expression remained calm, but Sijun sensed a hint of fear beneath the surface.
"Hyun, stop," Joon Woo said, his voice firm.
Hyun charged, its enhanced strength propelling it forward.
Sijun's guide system alerted him:
_Guide System Alert_
- Combat Initiated
- Hyun's Attack Pattern: Aggressive
- Recommendation: Defend Joon Woo
Sijun leapt into action, positioning himself between Joon Woo and Hyun.
"Rachel, get Joon Woo to safety!" Sijun shouted.
Rachel grabbed Joon Woo's arm, pulling him back.
Joon Woo resisted, his eyes fixed on Hyun.
"No, I need to talk to him!" Joon Woo shouted.
Hyun slammed into Sijun, sending him flying across the camp.
Sijun's guide system alerted him:
_Guide System Alert_
- Sijun's Health: 75/100
- Hyun's Attack Pattern: Changing
- Recommendation: Adapt Defense Strategy
As Sijun struggled to get back to his feet, Hyun turned its attention to Joon Woo.
"Joon Woo, run!" Sijun shouted.
But Joon Woo stood frozen, his eyes locked on Hyun.
"Hyun, remember," Joon Woo said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Remember who you were."
Hyun's expression faltered, its eyes clouding over.
For a moment, Sijun thought he saw a glimmer of recognition.
But then Hyun's face contorted in rage.
"No," Hyun growled. "I am what they made me."
As Hyun charged towards Joon Woo, Sijun's guide system alerted him:
_Guide System Alert_
- Combat Initiated
- Hyun's Attack Pattern: Aggressive
- Recommendation: Defend Joon Woo
Sijun shouted," SNAP OUT OF IT JOON WOO!"
Joon Woo came back to his senses but his regressor instincts kicked in, and he transformed into a formidable fighter.
Joon Woo's eyes turned cold, his movements swift and precise. He dodged Hyun's attack with ease and countered with a devastating blow.
Hyun stumbled back, its enhanced strength no match for Joon Woo's regressor abilities.
Sijun watched in awe, his reader senses tingling. The story had already deviated from the original plot.
"Joon Woo's regressor instincts are taking over," Sijun thought. "This could get interesting."
Rachel joined the fight, using her tactical skills to support Joon Woo.
"Take cover!" Rachel shouted, firing a barrage of shots at Hyun.
Hyun stumbled back, its defenses weakening.
Joon Woo seized the opportunity, unleashing a flurry of attacks that sent Hyun crashing to the ground.
As the dust settled, Joon Woo stood victorious, his regressor instincts still humming.
Sijun's guide system alerted him:
_Guide System Alert_
- Combat Ended
- Joon Woo's Regressor Instincts: Active
- Recommendation: Monitor Joon Woo's Humanity
Sijun's eyes locked onto Joon Woo, concern etched on his face.
"Joon Woo, are you okay?" Sijun asked.
Joon Woo's expression slowly returned to normal, his eyes clearing
Joon Woo thought, "Maybe this time...Maybe I'll-"
Rachel spoke, " Hey, where's you mind at, huh? Didn't you hear what Sijun said?"
Joon Woo ignored the words the words of Rachel.
Then he replied, "Yeah," Joon Woo said, his voice rough. "I'm fine."
But Sijun knew better. Joon Woo's regressor instincts were growing stronger, and his humanity was slipping.
Sijun reassured him, "Joon Woo, you don't need to blame yourself, if I was in your place I would have done the same besides he would wanted the same" Sijun spoke calmly and reassuringly "You freed him, you saved him-" Sijun smiled.
Joon Woo remained silent
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