Chapter 50 - Being Followed [2]

A spike of panic went through Moon Jiwoo, and her nerves simmered at the thought of being followed. However, she did not let that translate into an expression upon her face.

"Let's go separate ways then," Jiwoo spoke out.

"What are you talking about?" he questioned, raising one of his eyebrows.

"What I mean is there are no way those people will be following me. It makes sense for them to follow a thief like you, and since I don't want to be involved in your troubles, I will be heading away first," Jiwoo said.

However, before she was able to precede him, he grabbed on to her wrist, and pulling her back, he expressed, "How are you so sure that they are following me? You could be their target as well, and didn't you say that you are here to protect me?"

"That's right," she mumbled before a sigh left her mouth.

"Since this is important, I suppose I can't abandon you here," she added.

Releasing her hand from his grip, Moon Jiwoo grabbed on to Sookyung's hand instead, and without waiting for him to process everything, she muttered, "Run."

Ever since she had transmigrated into this body, she was aware that she ran faster than average humans, and such a skill was truly advantageous at this moment.

Moon Jiwoo glimpsed at Sookyung and exclaimed, "What are you trying to do by holding on to these shopping bags? They are just going to slow down your running."

Moon Jiwoo did not have to mention that again before Sookyung dropped the shopping bags within his hand. 

Jiwoo turned her head slightly back and saw that three men were chasing after them. They were cladded in black from top to bottom, and their speed was much higher than Jiwoo's.

At this rate, they would be caught before even a minute passes, and such a situation made it difficult for Jiwoo to think of something. The area around her seemed unknown to her, and the surrounding had no such place that she could consider hiding at.

"You are doing a poor job for someone who has to protect me. It will merely be taking them thirty seconds in catching us," Sookyung spoke out— making a sharp attack on Jiwoo's pride.

'Weird Creature, what type of situation have you gotten me into?'

"I can get you released from this, but that's only if you beg me and promise to be obedient. Think fast; you do not have that much time in your hand," Minnie said.

'Hell, there is no way I am begging you, and if the situation gets worse, I am abandoning that thief. After all, he is reason behind this trouble.'

"Nevermind, Moon Jiwoo, and don't think of doing anything. You will be surviving this, so don't panic. If—"

Before Minnie was able to continue, Moon Jiwoo's eyes sharpened when she noticed how one of the man was about to touch Sookyung's shoulder. 

Jiwoo instantly grabbed the wrist, and while glaring at the man before her, she attempted to twist it. The strength that she currently had managed to shock her. Nevertheless, she did not let that faze her.

"Just escape from here," Jiwoo confidently spoke out, "You will just slow me down at here. I am pretty sure I can take care of these creeps by myself."

Moon Jiwoo never took interest in learning about fighting. However, the scene before her gave her a rush of adrenaline, and her lips curved to form a small smirk. All the nervousness from earlier had dissipated, and a part within her looked forward to beating the man before her.

A fraction of her anger towards them came due to the fact that she had to abandon all those beautiful clothing of hers. After all the shabby clothing, she was looking forward to trying all of them. However, that would not be possible now.

"No, I think I will be joining you in this fight as well. Being the damsel in distress is not my cup of tea," Sookyung vocalised as a glint passed through his eyes.

"Then, don't hinder me," she stated.

Despite of not being bright, it was not difficult for Jiwoo to notice how those men's target was Oh Sookyung, and they did not want to bother with her.

Hearing the sound of something snapping, Jiwoo turned to look at the man she was holding the hand of and realized that she had broken his hand. This was the first time she had done something like this, managing to shock her.

However, what managed to astonish her further was how that man was able to raise his hand as if nothing had happened and there were no signs of pain upon his face.

"Shit," Jiwoo vocalised, "You got me into some deep problem now."

When it came to dealing with those from the Yellow Clan, Jiwoo was aware that she would be able to handle their numbers without any difficulty. But as for the Red Clan, it was different, the opposite.

Moon Jiwoo was self-aware of her extent of power currently and knew that she was not any match for those before her. Creases appeared between both of her eyebrows while she tried to think of something fast in order to defend herself and Sookyung.

Oh Sookyung too was shocked by what had happened. He clearly heard the noise of the man's hand snapping, but seeing the man move his hand effortlessly, it made him suspicious on whether or not he had heard wrongly.

"Who are you?" Moon Jiwoo questioned.

However, those man appeared to be in no mood to answer her question for two of them extended their hand towards Sookyung.