Accidentally Becoming a Great Prophet?!

Independent Demon’s overwhelming strength.

It was truly astonishing. To the point where it would be a lie if they weren’t overwhelmed.

A strength that was completed to the extent that it couldn’t even be compared to that cult leader who was said to be half-transcendent.

Honestly, I don’t know what principle it works on, but from that unique atmosphere and what could be felt, I could tell well that her strength had become a mighty existence with no end in sight to S-rank superhumans.

Just looking at it makes your spirit completely deflate.

If this was a life-or-death battle, I might have just given up.

‘But, the situation is different now…!’

However, this isn’t a life-or-death battle situation now.

Originally, it was just to rescue the kidnapped Dam Han-ul, but I could easily tell that it wasn’t a dangerous situation.

And looking at it, Independent Demon isn’t a life-or-death enemy, but… a love rival…!!

‘Being high-ranked doesn’t mean you can unconditionally win love! Especially if Han-ul is the other party!’

If you’ve set your heart on him, how can you not know.

That Dam Han-ul isn’t someone who can be confined and held onto just by confining and holding onto him. He’s too great and excellent a person to be held onto like that.

Even the great title of EX-rank can’t help but lose its light in front of Dam Han-ul’s special ability.

Therefore, instead of using her power directly, Independent Demon indirectly showed off her power.

Like a beast marking its territory, telling those who are inferior to back off.

Because she can’t win his heart by killing everyone as she pleases. Rather, it would only make him more distant.

That’s why they smiled faintly while sweating.

The reason they kept in their hearts someone who seemed to be in such an unattainably high place wasn’t to give up and let go someday.

‘Territory marking my ass! This isn’t the wild, is it? You think we’ll give up just because of that?!’

Isn’t this where people live, not the wild? Nevertheless, power can indeed solve many things, but one of the very few things that can’t be possessed by that power alone is Dam Han-ul’s affection.

Because he’s not someone who can be held onto just by using power.

They rather burned with competitive spirit.

Isn’t this a good thing? There aren’t many chances for S-ranks to beat an EX-rank. Especially if the condition for victory is winning the person you’ve set your heart on.

They wanted to make that arrogant face twist as she watched him sharing affection with someone else.

…Well, of course, if it becomes like this, the enemy won’t be just Independent Demon. Moreover, who knows who else might join in the future.

Among the people present in this space now, everyone except Dam Han-ul was essentially an enemy.

‘…Just you wait? We’ll see who wins in the end…!!’

However, despite that, the uninvited guests’ eyes shone, and seeing this, a strange light flashed in Independent Demon’s eyes.

‘Interesting… Is this saying that those who stick around such a person are indeed not ordinary?’

Soon, Independent Demon looked down at them with a strange smile.

How many will there be who are defeated and despair in the end? Probably quite a lot.

‘Still, I have no intention of giving up…’

However, in Independent Demon’s mind, among those who would be defeated and despair at the end of that fierce battle, she didn’t include her own face.

Because she thinks there’s no way that will happen.

But to be honest, she doesn’t think she can monopolize him. That would be an arrogant thought even for her current self.

Therefore, Wi Ji-young thought that she wouldn’t lose at least the position at the very front.

Like that… The extremely dangerous and brutal psychological warfare between superhumans continued for a while, and that psychological warfare was concluded as Independent Demon opened her mouth.

“I apologize for the late greeting to such precious guests who have come directly. I am Wi Ji-young. I know well that you won’t stay for long, but still, I’ll say that there will be no lack in hospitality. I hope you all have a good stay.”

Then the doors on both sides opened at Independent Demon’s smiling touch.

A clear dismissal.

Knowing that she can’t tie him down for thousands of years, she would send them back, but it was no different from a declaration that she would monopolize him at least for today, and to this, the uninvited guests had to acquiesce, knowing that they would have to let go of their tightly held hands tomorrow, even as they ground their teeth.

“……”

As the uninvited guests retreated silently like that, Independent Demon stared at Dam Han-ul again.

Even though she’s reached such a lofty realm, she’s not confident if she can stand proudly side by side with him.

That monster who desires such ordinariness, that contradictory aspect, that great ability, everything enchanted Independent Demon.

‘Even if it’s beyond my means and the vessel overflows, what of it?’

People are those who approach the sun knowing they will die, enchanted by it.

And putting aside the thoughts of others, this Independent Demon Wi Ji-young was a person who would only be satisfied after finally obtaining what had enchanted her.

Regardless of how dangerous it might be.

‘You will surely walk together with me. Because I will make it so.’

Since she can’t handle it alone, she won’t be able to monopolize in the end… but at least she won’t lose the very first position.

Swallowing such thoughts inside, Independent Demon reached out her hand to Dam Han-ul in front of her.

“Then shall we move along? The garden of my mansion is quite splendid too, teacher.”

And Dam Han-ul, although he was making a really ambiguous expression, didn’t refuse Independent Demon’s hand.

Yes, that should be enough for now.

Before I knew it, night had fallen.

I feel like I’ll be going home tomorrow…

‘It’s burdensome…!!!’

It’s extremely burdensome right now…!! My stomach doesn’t feel good! Especially the upper part!!

Suddenly breaking down the door and coming is one thing, but anyway, such a nerve-wracking battle between those guys who came so boldly and Wi Ji-young…!!

It was too headache-inducing and uncomfortable a problem and position for an ordinary citizen like me to intuit.

No, please consider the ordinary person nearby!! I’m just an ordinary person no different from an F-rank even though I’m called a superhuman!! Well, I do have the unique point of being an amateur fortune teller, but that’s not the important thing, is it?

‘Oh my, I’m really going crazy…’

Wi Ji-young led me and treated me as a guest without any discomfort… but while my body was extremely comfortable, my mind was actually tired, so it felt like the mental burden had doubled.

‘Uuuh… I feel like I’m going to lose my mind…’

I should go out and have some comforting soup rice for lunch tomorrow…

“Teacher, aren’t the stars quite pretty?”

“Stars??”

Immersed in random thoughts, I suddenly looked carefully at the night sky upon hearing Wi Ji-young’s words.

Indeed, numerous stars were densely placed in the night sky, twinkling.

“You’re right. They’re really pretty.”

“Huhu, I’m not one to know how to look at stars, but still, it’s unchanging that they’re good to look at. That’s why I sometimes blankly look at the sky when night falls too.”

“Oh, I see.”

So Wi Ji-young does that too…

When I first saw her, she seemed so distant, but Wi Ji-young and Cheongsoha, and Akame and Black Cat who live with me, I’m getting to know more and more about these people.

Should I say that the feeling of them being distant superhumans is gradually becoming stronger as familiar acquaintances, close friends… I’m definitely aware that they’re mighty superhumans, but…

Is this also getting used to it if I’ve gotten used to it? If I’ve grown, then I’ve grown.

Feeling such strange impressions, I suddenly asked Wi Ji-young something I became curious about.

“By the way, Ji-young. Now that you’ve become EX-rank, does your nickname change too? Like from Independent Demon to Independent Immortal…”

“Nickname… There won’t be such a thing particularly. I like the nickname Independent Demon. Isn’t it good?”

Independent Demon said that a superhuman’s nickname is due to people’s perception, but the superhuman’s own will is also respected.

And in her case, she said both of these focus more on the current nickname.

“Immortal… It seems too lofty and noble, and like a good role. Should I say mysterious… So it’s not a good feeling. Isn’t this Independent Demon Wi Ji-young someone who doesn’t restrain luxury and fragrance, instinct, enjoys standing above others, and advances to obtain what she wants as she pleases? A demon is better than an immortal. I’m not someone with a personality like that old man Sword Immortal.”

“Aha… I see?”

“And doesn’t Independent Demon sound much stronger than Independent Immortal?”

“That’s true too.”

Independent Demon does sound stronger than Independent Immortal. From my personal feeling, that is.

“Is the dog I left with you doing well?”

Independent Demon suddenly threw out a question.

“Ah, that guy? He’s doing extremely well! He has amazing sociability? We named him Yeobo, though!”

“The name is Yeobo… Is there any special meaning?”

“Uh… It’s not a name I gave after thinking deeply, is it a name you don’t like?”

“No, I was just thinking it might be too grand for a puppy’s name.”

A faint smile seemed to hang on Independent Demon’s lips as she said that.

…Because her expression is so expressionless, it’s not easy to notice unless her emotional expression is clear.

“I’ll be able to see that guy soon too.”

“Huh? Don’t tell me you’re coming to our house too??”

D-do you really have to…?!

“I’ve invited you twice, so it would be proper for me to visit too. I can’t just keep calling you, can I? Ah, and when I visit your house next time, I’ll bring a gift.”

“A-a gift…?!”

What’s this… I feel extremely uneasy when she says she’ll give a gift…!!

“You can look forward to it. I’ve heard quite interesting news about you recently too. I’ll choose a certain and sizable one to bring.”

“Uh… I-I don’t think you need to give that?!”

“Huhu… There’s no need to refuse. You’ll definitely like it.”

No, it’s not about liking it, it just seems like it’ll add unnecessary burden?!

“It seems the night has deepened quite a bit. You’ll probably leave tomorrow too, so it would be good to sleep soon.”

“Yeah, okay…”

Right, since the kids came, I should go back tomorrow…

“As much as I’d like to sleep together… It seems premature yet, so I’ll restrain myself.”

“Uh… R-right…”

Hmm, at least it seems I won’t be eaten… Is that fortunate or unfortunate…??

Anyway, like that, I went to bed full of worries after suddenly flying to Independent Demon’s house and ending up confirming a bunch of burdensome things.