Chapter 41: Angel And Knight

Chapter 41: Angel And Knight

1.

Ziiiing-

Startled by the sudden vibration, Byungho quickly checked his mobile phone. There was only one person who could be contacting him right now.

Please buy some time somehow. Ill head to the department store right away.

Color returned to Kim Byunghos face as he read the message. He quickly relayed the news.

Serim noona! Good news! Mr. Doha says hes coming right now and asks us to buy some time!

Kim Doha, etched in Byunghos mind, was an outstanding general.

Byungho knew well because he had fought them directly. How vicious and terrifying the mutant zombies were

Including him, the six patrol members who had fought the mutant zombies were all veteran fighters skilled in battle.

Nevertheless, they were virtually annihilated, only able to kill two out of ten mutant zombies.

And the one who wiped out those mutant zombies

Mr. Doha. If its him, even if a tank is the opponent, hell somehow manage!

But contrary to Byunghos hopeful expectation, Jin Serim was skeptical.

You I told you not to speak of it

N-no, thats not whats important right now! We have to buy time somehow. Until Mr. Doha arrives!

Okay.

Nodding her head, Jin Serim headed towards the rooftop entrance. Byungho quickly followed her.

Jin Serim quickly went down the stairs and passed the 7th floor.

Kim Byungho, who had thought she would go to the 7th floor to have another tactical meeting to buy time, cried out in surprise.

Si-Sister! Where are you going? You cant possibly be going alone?

No! Its obvious what those bastards are thinking! Theyre planning to have fun raping you!

Serim, without stopping, replied,

Why not? If it means buying time without harming anyone, isnt it best for them to get distracted with a woman?

What what do you mean by that!

Byungho, listen carefully.

She stopped and grabbed Byunghos shoulders, pushing him against the wall.

Wha!

Byungho, taken aback, was quickly pinned against the wall. Serims face was more serious than hed ever seen. That determined look, characteristic of someone ready to make a sacrifice

Dont rely solely on Doha. No one else is responsible for your life. Ill divert their attention. You go to the 7th floor right now and plan an escape with the abilities of others.

Use the diversion to escape. By any means, safely.

Byungho had always thought of holding out until Doha could come to their rescue. However, Serim couldnt afford to think that way.

The critical difference in their perspectives stemmed from the weight of responsibility they bore.

As the leader of the department store group, she had to ensure the safety of everyone, no matter what. This meant that she always had to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.

What if something unexpected happened to Doha, preventing him from arriving? They couldnt just rely on reinforcements that might never come.

Patting Byunghos shoulder, Serim spoke,

Theres no ending where everyone is happy without any sacrifices. And if someone among us has to sacrifice, it should be me first.

Without waiting for a reply, she turned and headed directly down to the 1st floor. Her movements were firm and without hesitation.

Byungho stood, lost in his thoughts.

Serim had made up her mind. She would create an opportunity no matter what.

His petty feelings couldnt stand in the way of that. But

2.

Kim Byungho faithfully followed Jin Serims orders.

He went to the 7th floor and conveyed her intentions to the capable ones, and after a brief argument, everyone accepted them.

Alright. Lets all move quickly. We cannot waste the time that Serim is buying for us.

In the end, they accepted Jin Serims sacrifice.

It was only natural. Although they each had different roles, not a single one of them was here without risking their life.

Even those at the forefront, who must lead with their abilities, had a very high possibility of dying.

Wasnt it heartbreaking that Jin Serim was voluntarily going to be raped? But wasnt it better than everyone being killed and raped?

However, Kim Byungho could not easily accept this fact. That moment when Jin Serim had gripped his shoulders, her eyes would not fade from his mind.

Sacrifices are necessary for everyone to live. But it doesnt have to be Serim Noona

He steeled himself and ran towards the stairs leading to the lower floor.

Wh-What? Byungho! Where are you going alone!?

Please continue with the plan as discussed! Ill go to them too and buy us more time!

Fool! What are you planning to do on your own!

Ugh ugh ugh

Byungho was crying, clutching his left thigh with his right arm. Left alone like this, he was destined to die from excessive bleeding.

But the man at the machine gun post showed no mercy.

An insect that thinks its something. Did you think that stalling for a few minutes would change anything?

Ratatatatatang!

Bullets from the machine gun, fired in succession, pierced Byunghos abdomen.

No!

Byunghos abdomen was torn to shreds by the heavy machine gun, a weapon capable of shooting down flying helicopters. Even if the worlds best surgeon came right now, it was a fatal wound that couldnt be healed.

Just as Jin Serim embraced Byungho with a face full of despair,

I warned you to move away, didnt I? Serim, you broke the warning. Hey, shoot.

Said the man at the machine gun post.

Puhahaha, you devilish bastard. You really going to shoot?

The muscular man pulled the trigger of the Panzerfaust 3 aimed at the department stores 7th floor.

Ah

Jin Serim could only helplessly watch with unfocused eyes.

I couldnt protect Byungho, nor everyone in the department store

Paaang!

At that moment, the sound of the weapon firing filled the air

Something white fell from the sky and intercepted the rocket head aimed at the department store.

Kwaang!!

Ugh!

A fierce explosion in mid-air. Everyone scowled at the overwhelming sound and shockwave.

Then, the thing that had taken the hit from the rocket fell to the ground, causing a massive tremor with a heavy sound.

Thump!

What, what is it!?

At that moment, when everyone was astonished, Jin Serim realized that the whole world had turned white.

What?

Countless pure white feathers. No, they were gigantic wings.

The beautiful radiance mixed with white and light hues, sacred beams of light from the wings enveloping Jin Serim and Kim Byungho.

Soon after, a voice came from above her head.

You did well, Byungho. Serim noona.

Doha?

Jin Serim murmured in a daze. Suddenly, a familiar voice appeared. It was Kim Dohas.

You two bought enough time, so I wasnt late. Now rest assured and relax.

Jin Serim inexplicably shed tears at Kim Dohas soothing touch on her head.

But, Byungho is!

She looked down at Kim Byungho, who had passed out. And then she witnessed a miracle.

The warm light emitted by the white wings was seeping into Kim Byunghos wound, stopping the blood in the completely penetrated abdomen, and flesh was growing back.

How, how is this!

This person can be saved, master. Leave it to me.

Hearing the womans voice from behind, Jin Serim turned her head. There was a woman who appeared to be a descended angel.

These wings

Jin Serim finally realized the identity of the wings that were embracing them.

Angels wings!

Then, the man on the machine gun seat yelled.

Shit, whats going on!?

He focused on the white mass that had taken the hit from the rocket. Emerging from the dust cloud, it had the shape of a person.

Covered head to toe in shiny white armor, an unidentified enemy. It appeared like a knight from the medieval era, an anachronistic figure.

The helmet covered everything, so it was hard to tell, but from the body and long blonde hair beneath the helmet, it seemed to be a woman.

The problem was that the white knight had taken a direct hit from an anti-tank rocket and was unscathed without a single wound.

Does that make sense?

The man groaned.

Kim Doha, looking at them with cold, sinking eyes, spoke.

Kill them all, Serena.

The command was made.

Yes, master.

The white knight replied.