Neurolink System in the Modern World

Chapter 174: Anchor

Ayumi's cries echoed in my ears, and I could sense the immense relief she felt knowing I was there for her in that moment. It was evident that the mere thought of me being with another girl had been causing her great pain.

Unfortunately, despite her tears and emotional pain, it wasn't enough to change my nature. I couldn't settle for just one girl, no matter how much she cried. My path was set to become even more powerful, to get more girls, and inevitably, hurt her along the way.

I had been pretending to be normal and not using my powers to make her accept my selfishness. But now, I realized that not using my abilities to ease her emotional pain was even more cruel.

So now, I made the decision to use my power to influence her will. I wasn't sure if it was the right choice, but I felt like I had no other option left.

"Ayumi…" I began to speak, but she cut me off before I could finish using my ability .

"Seonsaeng-nim," she said, her voice shaking.

"I know that I will not be your only girl, and I'm okay with it…..Just please, promise me that you'll never leave me." Her plea was accompanied by intensified tears, and I could sense that she was pushing herself to express these sentiments. A part of me was pleased to hear her words.

"I promised," I said, tightening my embrace and planting a gentle kiss on her forehead.

'Thank you for letting me pretend to be a human a little bit longer,' I muttered to myself.

"Hey, do you want to get out of here?" I asked Ayumi. She looked quite flushed from all the crying, and after the events of the party, I wasn't in the mood to personally embarrassed everyone.

Besides, the presence of Miss Park made me reconsider my overall plan. It wouldn't be good for my image if I continued acting like a jerk and causing trouble.

"Are you sure? Maybe you still want to stay and have some fun?" She looked at me with a hint of sadness in her eyes.

"What are you talking about? Silly girl, being with you is my definition of fun," I said with a playful grin. I patted her head affectionately and held her hand, gesturing for her to leave with me. There was no need to stay here any longer.

But before completely exiting the venue, I paused for a brief moment at the entrance.

'I did say I wouldn't cause trouble personally,' I chuckled internally with a mischievous smirk.

"AHHHH!" A girl screamed in pain as her boyfriend slapped her. "You cheater!" he accused, his anger evident in his actions.

Chaos soon erupted inside the venue. The males, who had previously insulted Ayumi, began harassing the females who had mocked her earlier. Even the girls from the restroom weren't spared as they were confronted by the now aggressive boys. The entire atmosphere shifted from festivity to mayhem, all due to the influence of my power.

Of course, I ensured that both sides had valid reasons to fight like cheating on their partners. I didn't want it to seem like a bunch of students had just gone mad without any reason. This whole scenario had sparked from a heated argument I orchestrated.

"Woah, it's a good thing we got out of there before all this," I chuckled, placing my hand on Ayumi's shoulder. The sounds of the commotion echoed from inside, and I watched everything unfold from a distance.

I could even see Misa panicking, her birthday party turning into pure drama right before her eyes. It was quite funny to look at.

'That's what you get for messing with my girlfriend,' I thought to myself, teasing her misfortune as I keep enjoying watching her suffer.

Ayumi, on the other hand, looked quite concerned as she observed the chaos.

"Don't worry about Lizzy and Ria; they're safe," I reassured her, pointing towards the two of them, who were far from the commotion .

"Thank God," Ayumi's face lit up with relief after realizing her friends were safe.

"Let's go," I said, gripping Ayumi's hand, and we hurriedly left the venue. Waiting around when the police arrived would be nothing but trouble.

We encountered several security guards on our way out. It seemed that some of the students would be spending their night in jail, and a few might even face expulsion for their stupid actions tonight. Was my punishment excessive just because they badmouth my girlfriend?

Damn right it was, but I didn't really care. They could all go to hell, and I still would not give a fuck.

As we finally reached the entrance of the hotel, my car was waiting under the dimly lit streetlamp. I opened the door for Ayumi, and as she got inside, I closed her door and made my way to the driver's side.

Knowing that my schedule was about to get busy again, I decided to make the most of this moment and spoil her a bit more. She had gone through a lot tonight, and I wanted to ensure she felt appreciated and cherished.

With her comfortably seated beside me, I started the car, and we began to drive away .

"Do you want to take a stroll?" I asked.

"Yes!" she nodded her head excitedly.

"Alright," I smiled and patted her head. Then, I checked my map for places to visit, and an idea popped into my mind.

I took a detour to a nearby park that was beautifully illuminated at night. I parked the car and went for a stroll. We walked hand in hand, our footsteps echoing in the serene atmosphere of the park. The cool evening breeze gently tousled her hair, and she looks more adorable now without her make up.

We eventually found a quiet bench overlooking a small pond, and we sat down together. I held her close and gazed at the starry night sky.

I wanted her to feel cherished, loved, and reassured that no matter how busy life got, we would always find moments like these to share.

***

"Thank you for tonight, Seonsaeng-nim," she said as she got out of the car, her house just a few meters away.

"Nah, I'm the one who needs to thank you. Thank you for making my life more interesting" I hugged her and planted a gentle kiss on her lips before we parted ways. She might not be aware of it, but her presence had been big reason why I'm still barely holding into my humanity.

"I love you , Seonsaeng-nim," she smiled at me, then quickly turned around and hurried towards her house before I could even reply. It appeared she didn't want to take up too much of my time.

Ring Ring Ring.

As I watched Ayumi safely enter her house, my phone rang.

"All right, I'll meet you there," I answered the call.