Global Awakening: Only I Can Respawn

Chapter 93: Final Trial? (1)

A massive eagle dove towards Yeji, and she jumped away, trying to make some distance. But the bird was relentless and kept chasing her, its sharp talons were aimed at her head.

Yeji gritted her teeth. She didn't want to lose again. But she was out of her depth.

"Help!" she yelled through gritted teeth.

No sooner than those words had escaped her mouth, a sword slashed the bird in half. Yeji didn't bother looking up as YuWon gave her a hand.

"I failed... again," she mumbled.

"You did well," YuWon said, pinching her cheeks. "But you get distracted too easily."

Behind YuWon were Gina and Lysandra. The two had trapped various monsters in a cage made of Lysandra's vines and were looking for another beast to send their way.

It had been a day since the massacre and their talk. Since then, they have been going out trying to locate their parents. Simultaneously, YuWon and the rest were teaching Yeji how to fight. Since they wanted to know more about her abilities, it was the quickest way.

Unfortunately, things have not been going the way they envisioned. Till now, she hadn't killed a single monster and always called for help when she knew she couldn't win.

Even then, Yeji was getting stronger. Her stats had improved thanks to hitting the monsters once or twice before others killed them. Even though she killed nothing, she was receiving some exp and improving her stats.

"Heal up," YuWon said, before turning back. "She'll release a dire wolf this time—"

However, just as he said that, something strange happened. YuWon and Yeji both heard a voice... the angel's voice.

[All Awakeners are requested to gather at their nearest subway station.]

Again with the subway... this can't be good.

Lysandra and Gina, standing a few feet away and didn't know why YuWon suddenly gestured for them to stop.

"What's wrong?" Gina asked, hurrying towards them.

"It's time for the next trial... probably," YuWon replied, running a hand through his hair. "Didn't you hear the voice?"

"What voice?" Lysandra asked.

"You didn't hear it?" Yeji asked back, confused.

Till now, Gina had been a part of every trial. That's why YuWon assumed it would be the same this time. However, that wasn't the case.

Maybe it was a mistake on the angel's part before.

Since many people were alive back then, the angel might have teleported everyone instead of just choosing the awakeners. But now that quite a few were gone, maybe only the awakeners could take the trials.

"What do we do now?" Gina asked, grasping YuWon's hand. "I'll come with you."

YuWon could only smile at her before shaking his head.

"Not this time," he said. "With everyone else gone. I'll need you two to protect the base—Oi! Don't cry! I was kidding."

Just like that YuWon's plan to prank them had failed. He didn't expect Gina to get all teary-eyed. But no sooner than he agreed to bring them along, did Gina grin.

"You're not the only one with tricks, dear husband," Gina said, sticking out her tongue at him.

Beaten at his own game, YuWon rolled his eyes. "You'll have to pay for that."

"What are you going to do?" Gina mumbled, throwing her arms around his shoulders. "Spank me?"

"Why would I give you something you like? It's supposed to be a punishment," YuWon winked at her. "No more spanking for you."

Gina wanted to say something, but YuWon slipped past her and began heading towards the base. It would be easier to get to the subway station by car rather than on their feet.

***

Sometime later...

"I didn't expect so many of us would live this long..." Yuna mumbled, glancing at the crowd before.

YuWon didn't comment and stopped the car. "We'll continue on foot."

Everyone looked at him strangely and YuWon sighed.

"Showing off our cars would make us the community's target. You want that?"

No one had anything else to say and quickly got out. YuWon looked around and saw quite a few menacing-looking people there. One group there had to be the people from the nightclub.

But while he was looking, Hojin suddenly stopped and hid behind Yuna.

"Woah... what's wrong?" Yuna asked.

But Hojin didn't reply and kept staring ahead. YuWon traced his line of sight and saw a figure headed towards them... along with the girls he had seen with the baldy before.

YuWon gave the man a once-over. He was tall with broad shoulders. His slicked-back hair shone under the sunlight, just like his golden rings.

"Hojin, my boy!" the man shouted. "It's so good to see you alive!"

The man's attention then turned towards YuWon, and his smile widened, showing his rotten teeth. They had probably been feeding on the rotten flesh or drank booze to fill their stomach. Either way, the man looked disgusting.

"Where are my manners? I am Lim Joon, Hojin's caretaker," he said, extending his hand. "Thank you for taking care of my boy for so long. Don't worry, I'll be taking him now."

Upon hearing those words, Hojin took a step back, while tightening his grip on Yuna's hand.

"Lim Joon, was it?" YuWon smiled back. "It doesn't look like Hojin wants to leave our side. So how about you take a hike?"

The people standing behind Joon gasped. To that day, no one had seen anyone speak so brazenly to their boss. Lim Joon, however, simply chuckled.

"Ah, to be young and hot-blooded. I miss those days," Joon commented, placing a hand on YuWon's shoulder. "I'll forget about your little tantrum."

He continued, "But if you don't step aside, not only will I take Hojin, but I'll also enjoy countless nights with those lovely girls flocking behind you. Now that I think about it, a green hat would suit your face."

The people behind Joon laughed along. But a moment later, their smiles disappeared. Instead of using his words, YuWon used his fist and hit Joon with all his strength.

A sickening crack followed before Joon went limp and hit the ground. One punch... that was all it took for YuWon to snap their boss's neck.