[ Warning : Sensitive content warning, Violence and force are present strongly in this chapter]

As the morning sun cast its rays over the bustling city, the video of the mysterious attack spread like wildfire across the internet and media platforms. By the next day, the entire school was abuzz with whispers and murmurs as students exchanged shocked glances and huddled together in small groups.

In the classroom, the atmosphere was tense as Lee Jae Yun entered, seemingly oblivious to the commotion he had caused. As he made his way to his seat, his classmates watched in a mixture of disbelief and apprehension, unsure of how to react in his presence and a few relieved.

Some students visibly tensed at his arrival, their eyes darting nervously between Lee Jae Yun and their peers, while others couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, thinking the attacker must have been a look a like and not Lee Jae Yun.

Lee Jae Yun, for his part, appeared a bit suprised by the attention, his expression neutral as he took his seat without a word

As he sat in silence, he couldn't shake the feeling that the eyes of his classmates bore down on him, silently judging and scrutinizing his every move

As Lee Jae Yun settled into his seat, a nagging sense of unease tugged at the corners of his mind. Sensing the tension in the air, he turned to one of his friends, hoping for reassurance.

"Is there something on me?" Lee Jae Yun asked, his voice having a hint of uncertainty

His friend shifted uncomfortably, hesitating for a moment before responding

"Uhh... Jae Yun-Ah... It's nothing... Probably a look-alike.. don't worry Jae Yun"

"Look-alike? What do you mean?"

Lee Jae Yun pressed, he's a bit uncertain and he's a bit tenswd but has a relaxed face

His friend glanced around the room nervously before reluctantly admitting

"It's... didn't you see that trending video?"

"What video... show me"

Lee Jae Yun demanded, his tone firm yet tinged with a touch of apprehension

His friend hesitated, then reluctantly pulled out his phone and brought up the video.

As Lee Jae Yun watched the footage, his heart pounded in his chest, a mixture of disbelief and dread churning in the pit of his stomach.

"Ah... haha... It's crazy how this guy looks a lot like me"

Lee Jae Yun forced a smile, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of fear beneath the facade calmness

"Y-yeah i know right..." His friend said, in a slightly scared voice

As Lee Jae Yun made his way to the cafeteria, he couldn't shake the feeling of eyes boring into him from all directions

Whispers trailed in his wake, and he could sense the palpable tension in the air.

Suddenly..

A chubby girl approached him, her expression a mix of concern and suspicion. Her words hung heavy in the air as she tentatively addressed him

"Did you.....w-were... Were you the guy who hurt Yihyun... in that video?"

"Nope, i was watching a drama with my friend last night" Lee Jae Yun answered, his voice calm

"It was probably a look alike"

Lee Jae Yun said, sighing as be continued

"Though It's a sad news..I hope he'll be healed perfectly and we could all attend the school happily"

The girl's gaze remained fixed on him, as if thinking or remembering something

The murmurs around them grew louder in the cafeteria as the focus is focused over here

The girl's voice trembled slightly as she uttered the words

"I heard evil monsters are afraid of garlics!!"

With a determined look on her face, she reached into her bag and produced a clove of garlic, flinging it in Lee Jae Yun's direction

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The garlic sailed through the air before landing with a soft thud at his feet.

An awkward silence descended upon the cafeteria as all eyes turned towards Lee Jae Yun and the girl.

Lee Jae Yun remained unfazed, his expression unchanged despite the bizarre turn of events

With a calm demeanor, he looked at the girl and asked

"What now?"

Realizing the gravity of her actions, the girl's cheeks flushed with embarrassment

"Oh... uh... sorry"

she mumbled, bowing hastily before turning on her heels and hurrying away, leaving behind a lingering sense of tension in the air, The remaining hours passed as usual

As the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, students began to pour out of the classrooms and into the corridors. Among them, the chubby girl positioned herself near the classroom door, her heart pounding with nervous anticipation.

As Lee Jae Yun approached, she steeled herself for what she was about to do. With a mixture of determination and fear, she waited for the opportune moment

As soon as Lee Jae Yun stepped through the doorway, the girl lunged forward, her hand holding a piece of kimchi tightly. With a swift motion, she slapped it against his cheek

The pungent smell of fermented cabbage filled the air as the kimchi made contact with Lee Jae Yun's face

Stunned, Lee Jae Yun staggered backward, his hand instinctively rising to touch his cheek

His eyes widened in surprise as he glanced at the girl, his expression then changed into a slight smile

The girl stood before him, her chest heaving with exertion, a scared look all over her face was clear

After a moment of silence, Lee Jae Yun sighed, his features softening..

"Was that really necessary?" he asked, his voice calm but tinged with irritation.

The girl's resolve wavered as she met his gaze, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment

"I... uhh... I just...Sorry!!!"

she muttered, her voice barely above a whisper, she once again bowed and ran away at the speed of sound

Lee Jae Yun kept a smile as if nothing faced him and he went to the bathroom, his expression shifted from a forced smile to a serious demeanor as he stepped out from the prying eyes

"Take form, Xynon"

Lee Jae Yun whispered into the phone, his voice low and urgent. He waited anxiously, his eyes scanning the area for any signs of movement.

Suddenly, a figure materialized before him, seemingly out of thin air

It was a woman, her black hair cascading down her shoulders like a veil of shadow, She was dressed in all black, her pale skin glowing eerily in the dim light

Despite her otherworldly appearance, there was a certain beauty to her, like the moon casting its glowing light on a dark night.

Lee Jae Yun's reflection stared back at him from the bathroom mirror, his expression clouded with annoyance and frustration as he see the kimchi's particles still over his face, With a deep sigh, he nodded in acknowledgment as he greeted Xynon, the mysterious woman who appeared before him

"Xynon, E-2" he commanded, his voice firm and authoritative

Xynon noded her head in response, her features masked by an unreadable expression as she awaited further instructions

"Eliminate Yihyun Cheonsu and the annoying chubby porkchop"

Lee Jae Yun ordered, his tone cold and commanding.

Xynon nodded, her demeanor stoic and unwavering as she processed his command

"I understand, When shall I proceed?"

she asked, her voice devoid of emotion.

"Before sunrise. But bring the chubby woman to me, alive...also stuff and tape her mouth with kinchi "

Lee Jae Yun instructed, his tone resolute and stern with a hint of rage

"Understood. Shall I take my leave, Seraphis?"

Xynon inquired, her eyes fixed on Lee Jae Yun with unwavering focus.

"You may.." Lee Jae Yun responded, his voice tinged with a hint of impatience.

As Xynon vanished into the shadows, Lee Jae Yun turned his attention back to his reflection in the mirror. A smirk played at the corners of his lips as he muttered to himself

"Ah... that chubby shrew...How dare she hurt this beautiful face"

Lee Jae Yun's mind seethed with indignation, With a determined resolve, he smiled, and thought of ways to make her regret her actions while he splashed water onto his face, the cool sensation refreshing against his skin. He stared at his reflection in the mirror, frustration evident in his furrowed brow as the kimchi is washing off

8 Pm : At Dong-Nae, Busan, At a Apartment

The door was knocked in one if the apartments, interrupting the quiet of that room

"Ah... Did my food finally arrive?"

The Chubby girl muttered to herself, excitement evident in her voice. She pushed herself up from her seat and shuffled over to the door, her anticipation growing with each step

As she swung open the door, her eyes widened in confusion. Standing before her was a figure in dark clothes, a helmet obscuring their face

"Ah... Are you the food delivery guy?" she began to ask, but before she could finish her sentence, the figure swiftly reached out, pressing a hand against her mouth, Startled, she tried to pull back, but the figure was faster

Before she could react, her mouth was stuffed with a handful of kimchi, the tangy taste flooding her senses

Shocked and unable to speak, she could only watch in horror as the figure deftly taped her mouth shut with a strip of kimchi, immobilizing her.

Panic rising within her, she struggled against her captor, but it was futile. With a swift and precise movement, the figure unleashed an illusionary technique, enveloping her in darkness as consciousness slipped away.

8:15 Pm, At Yangsan, Inside a normal looking house

The shadowy figure materialized inside the dimly lit room, its presence ominous. Lee Jae Yun's keen eyes assessed the situation as Xynon, the enigmatic being, stood before him with an air of silent obedience.

"Did you bring me the chubby shrew?" Lee Jae Yun inquired, his voice carrying a blend of sternness and anticipation, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips all together

"Yes, Seraphis" Xynon replied succinctly, her tone devoid of emotion as she gently placed the unconscious but alive chubby girl on the floor before him

Lee Jae Yun's smile widened slightly at the sight of his captured prey. With a satisfied nod, he shifted his attention to the next task at hand

"Good"

Lee Jae Yun remarked, his voice tinged with a hint of excitement, he continued

"Now, leave and eliminate Yihyun Cheonsu, the one we saw yesterday night at Dong-Nae."

"Understood"

Xynon bowed in acknowledgment before vanishing into the shadows, leaving Lee Jae Yun alone with his thoughts and his captive

"Hah..."

Lee Jae Yun lowered his head and looked at the chubby girl, his lips turning into a ominious smile as he plan to torture her as in making her pay back for slapping him with kimchi

8:30 Pm : Busan, Dong-nae, inside a hospital room

Yihyun lay unconscious in the hospital bed, his chest gently rising and falling with each breath. The room was quiet, save for the soft hum of medical equipment monitoring his vital signs. The steady beep of the heart monitor provided a constant reassurance of his stable condition

His body was still, save for the occasional twitch or reflexive movement, his chest and other parts were bandaged and dressed properly

Intravenous lines delivered essential nutrients and medications, replenishing his body's depleted reserves and aiding in his recovery.

In the dim light of the hospital room, Yihyun appeared serene, his features relaxed in sleep

As the calm and eerie silence of the hospital room were present, the shadowy figure known approached Yihyun's unconscious body with murder intent. Her dark clothes billowed around her as she reached out to grasp his body, her pale white skin contrasting against the darkness of her attire.

With a swift motion, Xynon disconnected the wires tethering Yihyun to the medical equipment, severing the lifeline that connected him to the hospital.

Cradling his limp form in her arms, she carried him to a darker place into a deep dark forest

8:45 Pm, Daegwallyeong, In a dark area

As she laid him on the forest floor, Xynon prepared to unleash her monstrous form upon him, Her Arm morphing into a grotesque appendage ready to devour Yihyun of his whole body in a single gulp

But before she could make her move, a dark, shadowy arm emerged from Yihyun's body, halting her advance with an unexpected force and tightened it's grip splitting her in half, her body didn't spill blood as they had been splitten

"...A Gwishin?" Xynon spoke, her voice cautious, She tied her shadows with her split part to stich her body back up, she quickly stitched her body and got up

Yihyun's eyes snapped open, devoid of life, as if they were windows into an abyss of darkness

"대cë¡œ ë˜ì–'ì•ë©°, 심지ì–' ë‚¯ì„ ì‚¬ëžŒë"¤ì—ê²Œë„ ì˜ˆì˜ë¥¼ ê°–ì¶"ê³ ì˜ˆì˜ ë°"ë¥'게 í–‰ë™í•'야 한다. ê·¸ë ‡ì§€ 않으ë©' ë‚˜ìœ ì‚¬ëžŒì' ëœë‹¤. 다른 사람ì"

Yihyun spoke, sounded hollow and otherworldly, sending shivers down Xynon's spine as he spoke

"Œëª¨í•'야 하며, ì'기ì ì' ë˜ì–'ì„œëŠ" Xynon Spoke, her voice respectful yet slightly curious

Their conversation sounded like forming a deal,

After hours of conversation and negotiation, Yihyun's body succumbed to unconsciousness once more, his dark form fading back into the recesses of his subconscious.

Xynon caught him before he fell, cradling his unconscious form with a mixture of trepidation and curiosity, Following the coordinates provided by Yihyun's awakened self, Xynon carried him to Yihyun's own lonely house, and placed him on his bed carefully, taking her arms off her after carefully placing him and placing his bedsheet over his body and walked off the room