Chapter 210 - Halt!
"Ugh..."
Ma Gyeong-su, who was unconscious, opened his eyes.
He seemed to be in a dark parking lot, but he wasn't.
'Ah, what is this smell?'
From the scent, it was evidently a completely different place.
A nauseating odor, as if there was garbage all around, wafted up.
Repulsive.
'What is this?'
Furthermore, his hands and feet were bound.
By the sound and feel, they seemed to be iron chains.
It was as if he had been kidnapped and tied to a chair by someone.
'That bastard.'
Ma Gyeong-su naturally remembered the attack he suffered in the parking lot.
The guy who hit him in the face with a shield, he was probably the culprit.
'I need to get out of here fast.'
It was when he blinked to adjust to the darkness.
"Are you awake, Ma Gyeong-su?"
"Brother Ma Gyeong-sang?"
A voice echoed right beside him.
Ma Gyeong-sang's gaze, who was tied to a similar chair after waking from his unconsciousness, was revealed to him.
Like him, he was bound with iron chains to a metal chair.
"You got caught too, brother?"
"Yeah."
"Damn it, no matter who kidnapped us, they're fools. Don't you think we should be able to get rid of this?"
Though they seemed to have prepared these chains with the intention of kidnapping players, they chose the wrong person.
Since he was an experienced class warrior, he had confidence in his strength.
"But don't strain yourself in vain. I tried too, but it was useless."
Upon hearing the voice of someone who had given up, Ma Gyeong-su instantly got angry.
"Oh, brother. Are you spouting nonsense in this situation? Do something at least!"
"Hey, hey! Calm down. What if the kidnapper comes in...?"
"Let them come! Look at that bastard's face!"
He shouted as if beckoning them to come in, the warehouse door actually opened.
Creak-
Though they thought a villain with a shield would come in, the person who entered was someone unexpected.
Or rather, someone they had secretly considered.
"Ma Gyeong-rok...?"
They suspected it, but the culprit turned out to be Ma Gyeong-rok.
The ironic smile on his face confirmed it.
It wasn't the face of someone who came to rescue them.
"As I thought, it was that bastard."
Despite the hostile looks from his brothers, Ma Gyeong-rok remained indifferent.
He simply lifted his head.
"Isn't it strange? Did your dignity leave? You suddenly talk about yourself as soon as you see me. Should I show you my guts taken out of a mountain for you to come to your senses?"
"Oh, Ma Gyeong-rok, you're a sadist. Do you really want to be treated like an older brother in this situation?"
"Ma Gyeong-rok, brother. Stop talking and let us go. Quickly."
Unlike the belligerent Ma Gyeong-su, Ma Gyeong-sang pleaded with a pitiful look.
"Hmm, I thought about letting you go after seeing what you were doing. But it seems I should only release Gyeong-sang then."
"Also let me go, you damn bastard."
"Our younger brother seems to need to learn manners towards his older brother."
Ma Gyeong-rok smirked maliciously, pointing his sword.
"Release just one arm."
An unpleasant aura flowed from the sword as it approached like a snake.
"What, what is this? Go away! Aah! It hurts! Aah!"
The dark aura clinging to Ma Gyeong-su's arm like a snake nibbled at the flesh.
"Aah, it hurts! It hurts so much!"
Ma Gyeong-su's arm, bitten to the point where the bones were exposed, finally slumped unconscious.
What Ma Gyeong-sang witnessed up close was like a death tree trembling.
"Get up, Ma Gyeong-su."
"......"
"Get up, I say."
When Ma Gyeong-rok personally approached and slapped Ma Gyeong-su, he finally regained consciousness.
"When did I say to take a nap?"
"Mmm...."
"Nothing to say?"
Faced with the sharp voice, Ma Gyeong-su lowered his head and murmured.
"I'm sorry, brother...."
It wasn't just fainting, but he didn't have the energy to respond.
He didn't even have the courage to look up.
"Why do you dare to present yourself like this? Why did you come out so majestically? Aren't you just a fool with one arm less? Anyway, you'll die regardless."
At the words of death, the brothers trembled.
"Please, brother, let me live..."
"Please, let me live..."
"What are you looking at? Do you want to live with that appearance? But, what will you do?"
Ma Gyeong-rok laughed ironically.
"It's already spilled."
"No. Not yet, brother. I can make amends."
"Yes. If you save me, I won't go telling anything, and I'll keep my mouth shut forever. I won't even aspire to the successor position."
"Hehehehe."
He couldn't help but laugh for a moment.
"Why are you laughing?" while speaking angrily, Ma Gyeong-rok's expression was quite calm.
As if he was purposely expressing anger for justified reasons.
Ma Gyeong-sang's view bristled at seeing that image.
'That's it! The other side of my brother that I've never seen...!'
Sometimes, he showed an expression that sent shivers down the spine, and that was the moment.
It was the right time to beg with both hands and feet.
"I'm very sorry, brother Ma Gyeong-rok. I was wrong."
"Talk to me honestly. Were you planning to kill me?"
"Please, let me go! It wasn't me, it was Ma Gyeong-su. Ma Gyeong-su was planning everything!"
"What?"
Though Ma Gyeong-su gave him a piercing look, he couldn't see anything in Ma Gyeong-sang's eyes.
He was just busy saving his own life.
"Speak frankly about what the plan was. If you want to survive tonight."
"Well, that's..."
Terrified, Ma Gyeong-sang revealed the plans he and Ma Gyeong-su had devised.
And then, a mocking smile appeared on Ma Gyeong-rok's lips.
"Was your plan to defeat me in a duel?"
"Well, yes. We didn't plan to kill you, seriously."
"Really?"
"Yes, really. Would I lie in a situation like this?"
"You're kidding, you damn bastard."
Ma Gyeong-su, who was beside him, stifled a laugh.
"Brother Ma Gyeong-rok. Don't believe in those words. He's lying to avoid the situation."
"What are you saying, Ma Gyeong-su? Why would I lie?"
"If you didn't accept the duel, we were planning to kill you. It was a unanimous decision among the brothers."
"What are you saying now? I'm sure I was against it..."
"Resistance is bullshit. Asking when tomorrow's strategic meeting will be and all."
"Hey, Ma Gyeong-su! Do you really want to die?"
The gleam in Ma Gyeong-sang's eyes, who was shouting, spoke volumes.
Why provoke Ma Gyeong-rok by telling the truth?
Why stir up a hornet's nest that is still?
Reading that look, Ma Gyeong-su smiled as if he thought it was pathetic.
"Who was the first to betray? I can't be the only one to die. Damn bastard."
"This crazy son of a bitch...!"
"Pff, hahaha!"
At the sudden laughter, the brothers who were fighting turned their heads as if they had made an agreement.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Did I interrupt? Go on. Little brothers. I enjoy watching you fight. Show me a little more."
As Ma Gyeong-rok openly mocked, the brothers fell silent, not because their enthusiasm cooled off, but because they sincerely didn't want to do what Ma Gyeong-rok said.
"What's wrong? Why stop fighting? Why not prove who's at fault between the two of you?"
"...."
"It's not fun. It's ridiculous for two similar guys to argue about who did wrong."
Although he openly mocked, the brothers showed no reaction.
They knew that the one holding the knife now was Ma Gyeong-rok.
"As it seems the flow has been broken, do you want me to put some stones in the way?"
Ma Gyeong-rok brandished the dark sword he carried.
Snap! Snap!
Although the brothers were startled by the sudden attack, soon their eyes widened in surprise as they saw arm and leg chains breaking.
"Well, is it easier to move now?"
"Why...?"
"Why did I release them? Because I want to see a little more of the fight between little brothers."
With a smile, Ma Gyeong-rok continued to speak.
"The person who wins in your fight will be released here."
"We... fight?"
"Yes. But not a common duel. You have to fight for real, risking your lives. I'll only accept it if you completely sever the opponent's life."
"What?"
Basically, it meant fighting until they killed each other.
"The survivor will be released by me. That's a promise."
"Really? Brother Ma Gyeong-rok?"
"Or do you prefer both of you to die by my hands?"
When Ma Gyeong-rok raised the sword, the dark aura of darkness flowed.
He had already cut the chains as if they were made of tofu.
It was obvious what the outcome would be in terms of combat power.
'Even the two of us together... it will be difficult.'
Although Ma Gyeong-sang thought they might have a chance if they attacked together with Ma Gyeong-su, that was only for a moment.
Seeing Ma Gyeong-su becoming an outcast, it seemed difficult.
"What are you going to do? Are you going to die? Or does at least one of you want to try?"
"We will... we will. We'll fight each other... Kwek!"
Suddenly, blood spurted from Ma Gyeong-sang's mouth.
Ma Gyeong-su, who had quietly drawn a knife, had cut Ma Gyeong-sang's throat.
Thud-
Although Ma Gyeong-sang died with his eyes open, Ma Gyeong-su paid him no attention.
"Ready, Brother Gyeong-rok? Will you let me live because I won?"
By striking unexpectedly and killing Ma Gyeong-sang, it seemed difficult.
But when Ma Gyeong-rok smiled as if he agreed, Ma Gyeong-su halted his steps upon seeing An Sang-cheol standing outside, just in case he thought of changing his mind.
"I said I would let you go, but did I say I would let you live?"
"What, what did you say?"
"Director An Sang-cheol."
"Yes, sir."
"Prevent that bastard from escaping. I'll kill him with my own hands."
"Understood."
An Sang-cheol, with a shield in hand, deployed a magical protection to block the hallway.
Not only did he protect the group, but he also used the barrier as a wall.
"Damn it! Damned bastard!"
The assassin Ma Gyeong-su immediately activated his invisibility.
Though he intended to escape by taking advantage of the darkness of the night, it made no sense if he got caught by the enemy's perception.
Boom!
"Ugh!"
Struck by the shield's pushing ability, Ma Gyeong-su's invisibility faded, and he rolled three times on the ground.
With a few hits and an arm on the verge of necrosis, he was at a significant disadvantage.
But he fought with all his might.
"If I stop here, I'm dead."
He had to survive to tell the world about Ma Gyeong-rok's crimes, even if it meant going to jail.
He persisted in his determination and tried to escape again, but not only An Sang-cheol pursued him.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Unbeknownst to him, Ma Gyeong-rok's dark aura trapped Ma Gyeong-su's ankle.
Although he tried to get up immediately after rolling on the ground.
Crack!
Before he could stand up, his knee was cut.
"Noooo!"
"Do you think you can escape now?"
"Please, save me! Brother! No, sir! Ma Gyeong-rok, please save me! What are you planning by killing an insignificant person like me? If you let me go now, I'll leave the country and live quietly like a dead mouse. Sir, we are like family. You can even be my successor. So please..."
"It seems he has a motor mouth. When it's time to die, everyone shows their true nature."
"Ah."
Seeing Ma Gyeong-rok's sadistic smile, Ma Gyeong-su understood what kind of terrifying look Ma Gyeong-sang had seen.
And he realized.
"This man is genuine."
No matter how much he begs, he has no intention of letting him live.
He purely enjoys others' suffering.
"Who else are you calling?"
Suddenly, Ma Gyeong-rok's dark aura grabbed Ma Gyeong-su's ankle.
Before he could get up again, his knee was cut without warning.
"No, ahhh!"
"So this is my favorite place. There's no better place to deal with criminals."
"Criminals?"
"And now, in front of me, there's another criminal."
Ma Gyeong-rok smiled and released his dark aura.
Definitely, letting the dark aura handle the ending is the best.
"Finish him off."
"No, it can't be! Ahhh!"
It was when the dark aura was about to devour his brother.
"It seems you've gotten involved."
Ma Gyeong-rok's head sharply turned at the sound of a third voice intervening suddenly.
And he saw.
"Christine?"
The figure of the fiancée and Seo Arin approaching from that side.
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