What If Beak Yu-seol Was A Bit Too overpowered

Chapter 22

Flame cautiously walked through the narrow alley. She had hurriedly followed Hae Won-Ryang's trail, but the distance between them had grown too far.

As the day of the World Tree's Birth slowly approached, people flocked to the inner perimeter of the world tree, and there were hardly any signs of people on the outskirts.

A cold breeze swept through the alley, prompting a deep sigh from her lips.

"Why is he like that...?"

Flame asked

In the novel, Hae Won-Ryang was like the main protagonist in a comic who grew up alongside Ma Yu-Seong.

But for some reason, the Hae Won-Ryang she encountered had a different vibe.

"Is it because of me...?"

Flame muttered to herself.

The only difference from the original story would be that Flame had a significant impact on Hae Won-Ryang.

That realization stirred a deep sense of guilt within her.

Although she had enthusiastically intervened in the original storyline to try to prevent the destruction of the world, could it be that she was having a negative influence instead?

Such thoughts lingered as she wandered the empty alleys.

'Huh?'

Suddenly, a shiver ran down her spine. Although it was not a familiar energy, she immediately realized what it was based on her instincts.

"This... can't be happening..."

Flame said to herself in fear.

Dark magic.

Someone approached her from behind.

The boy had black hair with a hint of red and purple eyes.

Dressed in Stella's school uniform, he wore cold, calculating glasses perched on his nose.

The boy was none other than...

"Hae Won-Ryang...?"

Flame said as she turned around.

But Hae Won-Ryang stood there, his body tainted by dark magic, corruption nearly complete.

Their eyes met.

His bloodshot eyes indicated that his sanity was almost gone, but he stood firmly on both feet, proving that he had retained little intelligence, and silently observed Flame.

She spoke, tense as if speaking to a beast. "Calm down, Hae Won-Ryang."

"Calm down...?"

Flame Said

"Yeah. All the emotions and feelings you're experiencing aren't yours. You don't like losing to others, do you? You don't want to be influenced like that, right?"

She said trying to calm him down.

Hae Won-Ryang ignored her and slowly approached. But the moment Flame showed a frightened expression and took a step back, Hae Won-Ryang paused.

He tilted his head.

He asked, "Why... are you running away?"

"Huh?"

Flame exclaimed in pure confusion.

It was just one step.

That step backward stimulated Hae Won-Ryang.

"Oh..."

To think she would flinch and step back without even understanding his current state.

Flame quickly interjected. "I didn't run away. I just..."