-THREE DAYS LATER-
Jinhyuk had regained all his powers after the cooldown was over . The moment his mana returned his body felt like its undergone a thunderbolt . It didn't last more than 30 seconds but it was painful . Jinhyuk didn't realise but his powers were greater than last time . The use of the Mystic Physique expanded his mana circuits and his strength and agility increased quite a bit .
It was now time to visit Spain but he didn't go right away . He still had 4 days before departure so he needed to prepare some things . Jinhyuk again went to the ruins . He entered them . The ruins were empty as they were killed but some stuff are still left . Jinhyuk went furthur into the base . He found a room as he entered inside . Jinhyuk were searching for some specific items and luckily he got them here . He took two outfits belonging to the Demonic Humans . The outfits had a long black dress covering the whole body and a red mask with two horns from the top . Jinhyuk inserted them into his inventory as he turned towards the outside but a red shine caught his attention . It was a ring which was shining after light fell on it from outside . Jinhyuk came towards the ring and picked it up .
[Ding]
[Skill : Eye of Gluttony (SSS) activated]
[Item Info :]
[Black Soul Ring]
[Rank : SS]
[Status : Broken]
[A ring used by the Demon King to collect the souls of people and consume them to increase his power]
[Current Number of Souls : 0]
'Demon King , huh ? . Interesting'
'I was just wondering who this person is'
Jinhyuk came out of the ruins . He has an item which he can try to use to repair this ring . Jinhyuk didn't understand how it was broken but he knows that if he can repair it then he can use it to his advantage . Jinhyuk returned to the roof of his guild . Jinhyuk's flying speed increased from before and also he can now elevate to the height of around 500 m from the ground . Jinhyuk sat on the ground of his rooftop . The wind blowing at an high speed which flew his hair as he stood looking towards the city . The door of the rooftop opened as Sumi entered . She saw Jinhyuk standing there while looking towards the city .
Sumi quietly walked towards Jinhyuk without letting him sense her presence . She tried her best but Jinhyuk had already sensed her when she entered the rooftop but he didn't react , he let himself be unaware of her presence . Sumi came and wrapped her arms around Jinhyuk's neck and clinged on him .
"What are you doing , my little Jinhyuk ?"
"Just looking towards the city"
"You seem to love this city"
"That's a given . We lived here from the time of birth . It's already been 20 years since living here"
"Well , that's true but now a serious question"
"What is it ?"
"How did you get this powers ?"
"What do you mean ?"
"I awakened before you and while awakening I gained just 7 skills but you seem to have over 20"
"I don't much know . I awakened with these skills and some I gained after awakening . Each of this skills has immense powers but I wasn't even able to bring out 50 % power of these skills"
"What ?"
"That's true . The powers I use are not even 50% of the total power I gained not to mention a 'seal' "
"Seal ?"
"I discovered it one week ago . My current stats have reached the max point and there is some limitations which isn't allowing me to exceed the stats "
"You can increase your stats ?"
"Yes but not only me but even you can increase them with hard work . You are not able to see them but I can"
"How ?"
"That's a secret"
"But , why do you have these powers ?"
"I don't know but as the saying goes 'Great Power comes with Great Responsibilities' so I think these powers have a definite purpose which I am not aware of"
"You didn't even investigate ?"
"Its of no use . I don't know where to start but I have decided that I have to work more harder to become stronger , I can't afford to put the lives of everyone I know on the line"
"You sure have grown , my little brother"
"That's for sure . Let's go , its time to end the chapter of the Demonic Humans in Spain"
"Alright"
-TWO DAYS LATER-
-INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-
Jinhyuk and Sumi were now at the terminal building doing the necessary procedures for boarding the flight . Although , hunters above B-Rank are allowed to carry melee weapons but Jinhyuk and Sumi didn't carry any . Jinhyuk had his inventory space so he doesn't need extra bag for carrying weapons , Sumi also has the storage ring which Jinhyuk bought for her . It has an internal storage of over 100000 sq. m which is enough to carry a whole city . They both boarded the airplane as Jinhyuk closed his eyes and went off to sleep . Sumi wasn't sure what to do as she didn't feel sleepy at all . She decided to watch a movie as she picked up her headphones .
-17 HOURS LATER-
-BARCELONA , SPAIN-
Jinhyuk and Sumi just landed as they completed all the tasks at the airport . They went out to find a taxi when Jinhyuk got a call . It was Sophie . Jinhyuk picked it up .
"Hello"
"Jinhyuk , where are you ?"
"At the airport"
"You landed in Barcelona ?"
"Yup"
"Which exit ?"
"I guess it's Gate No. 7"
"Alright . Stay there I am coming to pick you up"
"Understood"
Jinhyuk hung up the call as Sumi looked at him with a confused look . He said Sumi everything they talked on the call . After some time , a black car came and stopped before Jinhyuk and Sumi . Sophie stepped out of it as she greeted them both . They sat inside as Sophie pressed the accelerator . They had their talk on the way .
"This city sure is beautiful" said Sumi
"One of the most beautiful " said Sophie
"Oh , really ?"
"Yes"
Jinhyuk was listening to their conversation as he was thinking their next course of action . He wasn't interested in chatting . Jinhyuk felt something unusual as he wanted to be sure .
[Ding]
[Skill : Dragon Senses (SS) activated]
Jinhyuk's senses spread throughout the radius of 1 km . He sensed three people with omnious mana following them . They weren't in a car so he was sure they are using magic to follow them . He turned towards Sophie who was still chatting with Sumi .
"Sophie stop the car"
Jinhyuk's hard and cold voice sent shivers down Sophie . She pressed the brakes as the car stopped . Sophie and Sumi looked at Jinhyuk .
"I am heading out . Send me the address of the Hotel later"
"Where are you going ?"
"To catch some stalkers"
Jinhyuk came out of the car . Sophie nodded as she drove off towards the hotel . Jinhyuk was new to Spain but his system already has the map of the city so it was impossible for him to be lost . Jinhyuk entered the allyway which was just a few meters away from where Sophie dropped him . Jinhyuk covered his magic power but he let just a little bit leak to lure the people . He was sure that he was being followed . The mana signature Jinhyuk felt signified that the people had 2 B-Rank and 1 A-Rank Hunter . It was the middle of the town so he didn't want to attract any commotion . He just quietly and steadily walked through the allyway .
Jinhyuk was sure that the people were following him right now . He understood that their main target is Jinhyuk because they let Sophie and Sumi get away . Their actions made sense because if they take out the strongest then their plan will be a huge success . Jinhyuk smiled within himself . He entered another ally which was connected to the previous one . The ally led him more inside of the city .
The three following him watched him enter . They ran towards the ally to make sure he doesn't get away . They entered and met with surprise . Jinhyuk had disappeared . They looked around them but didn't find them . Suddenly , Jinhyuk's voice was heard .
"If you look for something make sure to check the top too"
They looked up and saw Jinhyuk was floating in the air . He waved a hand at them in manner of greeting them . The three looked surprised and panicked . They started trembling .
'What is this ? How can a human fly ?'
'Levitation ? Impossible'
Jinhyuk landed down as he looked towards them . He had a happy face on but it scared the three .
"Now , answer some questions before leaving" said Jinhyuk
"Who the hell are you to question us ?"
"You seem to misunderstand the situation here"
[Ding]
[Skill : Commander's Authority (EX) activated]
Jinhyuk picked up the strongest among the three of them with his power . The man wrapped in the mana was unable to move . Jinhyuk was slowly closing his hand as the pain increased for the man . His ribs and bones cracked as he spat out blood .
"Why do I have to do this everytime I try to interrogate someone ? You people can just answer quietly"
Jinhyuk closed his fist as the man blasted . His body splatted as blood spread all throughout the place . The remaining two were covered in blood . They looked at Jinhyuk with fear .
"I'll ask again . Answer my questions"
The both of them bowed on their kneels in front of them . They said in a shaking voice .
"We will answer"
Jinhyuk nodded in agreement .
"First , where is the hideout of the Demonic Humans ? "
"Y-You will not find anything above the surface . T-The base in underground"
"Second , did you kidnap a girl some time back ?"
"Y-Yes , she is the sacrifice to summon the demon from 6th Hell"
"Third , who is the leader ?"
"T-The Apostle"
"Apostle ?"
"Y-Yes , t-they are blessed with the power of the d-demon….."
The man wasn't able to say anything else as he clenched his chest and fell down on the ground . He released blood from his mouth as Jinhyuk saw that the blood was black instead of red . That man was followed by the other one beside him . Jinhyuk saw as both of them died while blood released from their mouths covering the ground . Jinhyuk crouched beside them as he turned their body to the front .
[Ding]
[Skill : Eye Of Gluttony (SSS) activated]
Jinhyuk saw that both of their hearts were destroyed . They were completely rotten and eaten . Jinhyuk also saw a worm type creature around their hearts which was slowly eating away at the heart .
'Worms , huh .. I guess they realised that the plan has failed and they killed these two because they leaked information'
'They are much more dangerous than I imagined'
-UNDERGROUND TUNNEL NEAR THE EXIT OF THE CITY-
A person wearing a black coat and a red mask was walking with his hands on his side . He entered a room which had a table and a chair . A man was drinking tea as he sat on the world with his legs on the table . A crimson magic circle was glowing behind him . The man came and kneeled before the table .
"Report" said the person on table
"Yes sir . The people send to assassinate Sung Jinhyuk were killed"
"Oh ?"
"Yes . The blood worms activated as they died . I suppose they leaked some information regarding us"
"It doesn't bother me"
"But , sir …."
"Shut up . That brat Jinhyuk is just a pawn in the mighty plan of the Demon King . He will die"
"I understand"
"And how is the girl ?"
"She is in perfect condition for a sacrifice"
"Good . She will become our key to summon the Demon Marquess "
"Yes , Sir Apostle"
"Ha ha ahaha"