Choose your path [2]

[Kim min su LVL 599

Race: Human

Age: 37

Titles: Interrogator, Bodyguard, Cold-blooded killer, Information broker, Martial artist, Former outlaw

Background: A hand-picked recruit of Henry Evans, a person of pure mystery, and yet she swore absolute loyalty to the association

Specialty: Assassination]

"Secretary Kim, isn't this a little too much?" Gwen was a centimeter away from having her neck mutilated by her knife

"Choose your next words wisely, Ms. Gwendolyn. I ask that you'd spill the identity of the person you seek for help... You would've been dead by now, but the chairmen hold you dearly I'm giving you some time. Answer me who did you get that potion from huh!!?" After she tested her patience and she continued to refuse her question no one could blame Kim min su for doubting her identity

"Secretary Kim, I won't tolerate this any further... If you, even so, try tightening your grip, then I assure you I'll kill you on the spot. My illness has left my body, do you think my abilities haven't degraded for a single bit? I can still remember the invocation of my skills and a variety of ways to kill you as such," The two were in utter silence after he demonstrated a fragment of his power

The room in which they stand wells up with a sparkling surge of pure and ominous electricity. They can't believe their eyes, this was the same old coot who had some trouble walking at his age. But upon his revival, they notice his demeanor had changed to a muscular hunk of a man. The corrosion was said to eat every ounce of his body and to their surprise, his original form was illogical

"Forgive me... I never have any doubts, but for you to be cured so easily is incredibly difficult, and yet it occurred. I thought this was the work of witchcraft and the young lady was tricked and you'd become a puppet. I'm terribly sorry, chairman. It won't happen again, I swear," Secretary Kim couldn't fathom the immense pressure she withstands

All the tales she heard over the years about the tales of such a monstrous figure, were nothing but their exaggeration. Henry Evans was said to be a giant amongst humans and a being of pure strength. The power she felt was that of his creation and not something bestowed by a complicated curse

[Status: Due to the removal of the Catastrophic grade debuff [Corrosion] the guardian acquired his former strength]

'This is a miracle! I don't feel anything apart from the change in my physique, but that message... What does it mean? This adorable child, how did she find such a remarkable medicine? Old fart... There's only one person cheeky enough to say something like that without fearing their life. He's alive? Maybe that's the reason why she didn't want anyone to hear of his existence!!!'

"Secretary Kim, you don't owe me an apology... I think you understand what im implying am I correct?" He gave her a hint and as quickly as possible she kneeled in front of Gwen and bash her head on the ground

"I'm truly sorry, please kill me for doing something that endangers the life of the chairman benefactor~"

"Okay I get it, just stop that already! Get out for a moment and don't tell anyone about his recovery... We can't let anyone know, do you understand?" Secretary Kim quickly disappeared from their sight and along with the paparazzi in need of her interview

"Uncle I heard this room was hidden away by the medical staff. Since it's been a long time, do you want to explore the city? I asked Uncle Eins for one of his spare skin suits, we can continue our chat once you've calmed down," Gwen can easily spot the tension welling with just a glimpse of Henry's body and decided to alleviate it with a stroll

"I never thought I'd find myself wearing something like this. I feel like an outlaw all of a sudden. But I don't mind, let's go my sweet, and caring niece~" When he tried to stroke her head, she slapped his hand away and gave him a cold piercing glare

"Uncle for the love of~ Can you stop babying me? This is the reason why you haven't found anyone even though you're old enough to have grandkids. I hate to say this, but you're more hopeless than my late master... Let's go, I have a lot of things to tell you after I disappeared," She leave first and waited at the entrance of his room before they made their move

'Late master...? That's impossible, even though I can't detect anyone from a mile away, why didn't she say his name? Was I wrong? So it's not, Ernest... Heh, guess I had it all wrong, but if it isn't him, then who exactly cured me of my illness?'

"Strange... I still react the same whether it's Uncle Eins or Henry that stroke my head. But when it came to my master why didn't I feel deeply offended? This phenomenon is weird, I wonder what it is?" She whispered to herself and a minute after she finds her uncle wrapped in her given disguise and they departed for the city

In their travels, his condition stabilized, and for the very first time not a single one of his joints would scream in agony. It felt like a dream come true, he didn't feel any restrictions in his moves, and when he breathes, his heart never once ached. At the end of their little stroll, they entered the main branch of the guardian association where they were greeted by its caretaker

[Association system: Welcome back to the main branch building of the guardian association

Association system: It's an honor to greet the chairman [Henry Evans] & grand alchemist [Gwendolyn Mystralath] what can I help you with?]

"System, seal every entrance and exit along with the spare hidden passages. As the chairman of the board of directors, I order you to do a full-on lockdown. With my title I want you to erase any history that can be browsed with a level 10 access," This matter at hand was something that needs to be addressed as such

Because of that Henry ordered the system to shut down every possible path that one may try to enter or exit at will. When all of their preparation was finished, the two of them entered his office and they were met with another surprise. Confetti flee from their head and all sorts of props dangle in the ceiling whilst a figure greeted with a beaming smile

"Way to go you, old geezer! I knew you wouldn't die that easily, I guess old age is the only thing that'll take your life... I had my suspicion when my niece asked me for the skinsuit~ Holy mother fucking hell! You're freaking huge, what the hell were they feeding you?" It seems his appearance even shocked Eins who's been with this coot for a long time and now he returned to his prime

"I can kick him out if he doesn't need to know," Henry smiled, and yet his fist was filled with unbridled rage when he sees the clutter within his abode

"Do you think im afraid of you? Just because you got back your muscles doesn't mean I'll run like a coward. Bring it on old man. I'd like to see you try~"

"No need, Uncle Eins deserve to know as well... If it wasn't for him then you would've been dead by now, Uncle Henry. The both of you take a seat, this will be a long story, if you don't then I'll give you a simple explanation. My master isn't dead," The moment they heard such a brief and simple answer their minds were then filled with a million question

Her expression didn't change when they begged for a long and detailed explanation but she ignored them for the most part. It seems she wouldn't dare say another word before these two dunderheads would make amends. After their heads could no longer resist, the two of them gave a long and sincere apology. When they've done their part, they kneeled and even lower their heads to alleviate her anger

"We're so sorry, Gwendolyn. It won't happen again, we swear. Please give us another chance," Their voices perfectly aligned with each other

"Okay, I noticed that the two of you became more tamed compared back then in the holidays. Listen carefully, im not going to repeat my words, im tired from the flight and the time I ran to Uncle Henry's side. So it all started when I first stepped forth in the dark forest and find my first ever clue," She explained everything from the beginning of her journey to her separation from her master

5 hours later

"How is she?" Henry was staring from the balcony of the association's towering building with a cup of coffee in his palms

"Fast asleep... Guess she wasn't kidding when she told us that she ran 289 miles from the airport to the hospital you're stationed in. Now I feel bad about our tantrums, so that bastard succeed. What are you gonna do now? You said you gained an invitation to convert, am I right?" The both of them stared at the horizon while everything they'd heard felt surreal

"I don't know... Should I accept? Is that what he's telling me to do?" Henry was unsure of his decision and he seeks, Eins advice for the outcome of his life

"Haaaa... I don't know. Human, Nonhuman what's the difference? They both have sexual organs so I guess you can still get laid, and I heard you can regain your youth. Unbelievable isn't it? Our niece showed us a picture of Ernes~ I mean Neon looking like a fucking teen but in the end... I guess it's whether you're happy or not," Eins stuttered at most of what he wanted to convey after his emotions hasn't regressed to their normal state

"Henry, remember what he always tells us when the both of us are making some rash decisions? It doesn't matter what you become, what matters most is whether or not you're happy with the outcome... I gotta go, after hearing all of this I need to let loose, just be happy you old geezer," He disappeared within the shadows and Henry was left alone, but it didn't lighten his mood

Once he no longer sensed, Eins's presence this old man cried like a fool for the first time since half a decade have passed. He couldn't stop his tears and his legs would've given up if it weren't for his strength. The news about the survival of his friend relieved him of his pain and discomfort

'Shit!!! Ernest, im sorry I shouldn't have left you all alone, you fucking idiot! What a fucking dream that was, seriously you wanted to create a perfect vessel. It seems that even all of our assistance was far too little and you decided to risk your reputation~ no! Everything, you risk everything just so that everyone can smile and laugh happily side by side,'

After a long time, he finally found his answer with pure conviction welling in his eyes, he decided to take a risk. After hearing everything that Gwendolyn had pieced together in her oh-so-little knowledge, he finally gained the courage. The world was about to meet the third manifestation of this man-made race

[System: The guardian known as [Henry Evans] has converted to the race [Homunclus] you'll now be granted access to their abilities!!!

Status: The race's survival instincts have been triggered!!! Your body is being revitalized in fear of perishment due to old age]

'No matter how much you've changed, deep down I know you didn't help me to convert myself as one of your own. Gwendolyn's hypothesis concludes that with just a constant of your blood, they'll be forced to be converted. Yet I was given a choice... This is my answer, no more will I remain weak, once im done with my duties. Henry Evans the thunderous azure spear, will join you on your new goal,'