Breaking Up with the Heroine of the Female-Oriented Game - Chapter 148
Chapter 148
Someone You Want to Have (2)
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Jin Soyeon unconsciously bit her lower lip at Yoo Seolhyun’s outrageous remark.
Did she really just say, “Can I have him?”
What nonsense is she spouting?
Jinhyuk isn’t someone you can just have because you want him. But the sheer confidence in her tone—what on earth is that about?
Jin Soyeon scowled slightly, her eyebrows twitching upwards in irritation.
Yet Yoo Seolhyun, as if it were no big deal, continued speaking with a provocative smile on her face.
“I thought about it thoroughly, and I realized…”
Yoo Seolhyun licked her lips seductively.
“…I’m the type who has to get what I want to feel satisfied.”
Be it something or someone.
Ever since she was young, she had learned that whatever she desired, she had to obtain.
Though she rarely showed it outwardly, Yoo Seolhyun had always been a person filled with strong possessive tendencies.
“Haha. If I think about it, maybe Jinhyuk was right when he said I’m like a typical villainess.”
Daughter of a wealthy family, beautiful, possessive, in conflict with the female lead… she fit the role of a villainess to a T.
“Oh, and Soyeon. I’m not really asking for your permission.”
Yoo Seolhyun lazily brushed her hair behind her ear.
“I mean, we’re at least bad friends, right? So, out of courtesy, I figured I should let you know.”
She grinned.
“About what I’m thinking and what I plan to do.”
“…”
“I’m only giving you some time to prepare your heart because you might be quite heartbroken later.”
“…”
Provocation.
Yoo Seolhyun was clearly provoking her.
It was a painfully obvious and blatant provocation, but there was no way to ignore it.
‘Who does she think she is to say something like she could just have Jinhyuk?’
That confidence, as if she could have him whenever she wished, and that irritating smile—it was infuriating. It was like she was already celebrating, unaware that the person serving the food hasn’t even decided to feed her yet.
But more than anything, Jin Soyeon couldn’t quell the uncomfortable feeling creeping up from within her.
After all, Jin Soyeon had already been rejected by Lee Jinhyuk once.
Because she had experienced rejection from him in the past, she couldn’t be as assertive, while Yoo Seolhyun had no such burden.
What if Jinhyuk had feelings for Yoo Seolhyun?
What if he had been hiding those feelings all this time?
…That thought terrified her.
The more she thought about it, the deeper the anxiety sank in.
Looking back, Yoo Seolhyun was probably the closest female friend to Lee Jinhyuk, aside from herself.
Sure, Roxanne and Sunari were also quite close to him, but none had ever shown such blatant interest as Yoo Seolhyun.
If it were any ordinary girl, perhaps Soyeon wouldn’t feel so anxious.
But Yoo Seolhyun was different.
Seolhyun was someone to be cautious about.
“Yoo Seolhyun.”
Unexpectedly, Jin Soyeon’s voice dropped an octave.
Her voice, cold as an arctic winter chill, sent a small shiver down Yoo Seolhyun’s spine.
“Jinhyuk is off-limits.”
She raised her head slightly, locking eyes with Yoo Seolhyun.
At some point, a faint flicker appeared in Jin Soyeon’s eyes.
Like a flickering light of a broken bulb, her gaze darted rapidly, leaving Yoo Seolhyun rather impressed.
“Hm? That’s an interesting trick. How do you make your eyes flicker like that?”
“Jinhyuk, he’s off-limits.”
In her growing unease about potentially losing Jinhyuk to Seolhyun, Jin Soyeon gripped the edge of the dining table just a bit too tightly.
The table creaked and began to crack under her grip.
“Oh my, you’re strong. This table was rather expensive, too.”
Despite Jin Soyeon’s naturally intimidating posture, Yoo Seolhyun remained unfazed, maintaining her composure.
“Scary. Really scary.”
Yoo Seolhyun even laughed, showing little concern.
“But, Soyeon.”
“…”
“Jinhyuk doesn’t belong to you, so what’s off-limits supposed to mean anyway?”
“…You.”
“Oh, sure. I know you’re important to him. But that doesn’t mean you’re his lover, does it? You two even broke up once, right?”
“…Yoo Seolhyun.”
Jin Soyeon could feel her patience wearing thinner by the second at Yoo Seolhyun’s shameless behavior.
Right now, there was nothing more she wanted than to shut that blabbing mouth of hers.
It would be far too simple, really.
If she just extended her hand, Yoo Seolhyun…
“Soyeon? You’re giving me quite a deadly look.”
For a moment, Jin Soyeon flinched.
Wait, what was I just thinking?
Had battling villains for so long dulled her resistance to such impulses? Why had that thought even crossed her mind?
“You’re looking at me as if you plan on doing something terrible.”
“Yoo Seolhyun, I’d advise you not to provoke me too much.”
Jin Soyeon issued a warning.
Yoo Seolhyun just smiled serenely in response.
“Haha. I suppose if you did get serious, it would be quite terrifying.”
If Jin Soyeon were to come at her with all her might, Yoo Seolhyun would have no way to defend herself.
Even if all the security personnel in the mansion joined forces, they wouldn’t stand a chance against Jin Soyeon, who had grown as strong as a high-ranker.
Moreover, the only people currently in the mansion were Jin Soyeon and Yoo Seolhyun alone.
If Jin Soyeon reached out toward her, there would be no one to stop her.
But it was fine.
Lee Jinhyuk was also staying at this mansion.
“But you know, if we make too much noise, we might wake up Jinhyuk. Don’t you think we should keep it quiet?”
“I really don’t like you.”
Jin Soyeon’s reply was curt, clearly annoyed by Yoo Seolhyun’s nonchalant attitude.
Not even a hint of caution in her behavior.
Jin Soyeon hadn’t really intended to intimidate her, but Yoo Seolhyun’s calm demeanor only managed to irritate her further.
“Oh, really? I can’t say I like you much either. Maybe it’s better to just admit it?”
Their mutual dislike for one another couldn’t have been more evident.
Perhaps the two of them would never truly get along.
Their personalities, tastes, the people they cared about—there was nothing about them that was compatible.
“Well, no need to worry so much, Soyeon. I’m not planning on doing anything for now. These days are just too busy, you know? All my energy is focused on capturing Yoo Dahee right now. You know, Jinhyuk.”
“Hmm.”
“Jinhyuk even asked for my help. And, of course, I’ll help. There’s a lot to gain if we manage to capture Yoo Dahee, who’s earned a reputation as the worst villain in Korea.”
Yoo Dahee—labeled as Korea’s most notorious villain.
It was hard to even imagine how anyone could manage to capture someone strong enough to defeat single-rankers. But Yoo Seolhyun had faith.
She believed Lee Jinhyuk could do it.
After all, he had accomplished the impossible many times before.
“He’s planning to settle everything on February 29, Hero’s Day, right?”
Hero’s Day.
It was the day officially commemorated in Korea to honor the appearance of heroes who saved people from monsters.
Every year on Hero’s Day, a grand event was held at Gwanghwamun Square, with countless heroes greeting the citizens.
The symbolic significance of the day ensured that both heroes and civilians alike would swarm the plaza.
And Lee Jinhyuk was almost certain.
On that day, Yoo Dahee’s group would launch a major terrorist attack.
“So, until that day comes, I’m putting everything on hold.”
Yoo Seolhyun nodded to herself.
“Once Yoo Dahee is captured, everything should return to normal.”
Normal, huh?
Yes, everything would finally go back to normal.
From the Union Monster Incident, the midterms villain attack, Jin Soyeon’s kidnapping, Seong Yura’s ordeal, the Busan auction house robbery, the Ouroboros raid—a seemingly endless string of events had been tied to Yoo Dahee’s group one way or another.
But soon, they would finally untangle the knotted mess.
February’s end was fast approaching.
Just before the new semester began, Lee Jinhyuk was determined to put an end to everything with Yoo Dahee’s group.
Before Yoo Dahee could get any stronger, and before the future became too uncertain.
On February 29, the day where it all should have ended with Lee Jinhyuk’s death, he would do his utmost to defeat Yoo Dahee’s group.
“…”
Jin Soyeon fell into a sudden silence.
She already knew that the future had changed in many ways, but knowing that February 29 could have been the day of Jinhyuk’s death left an unsettling feeling in her gut.
If only she had won during their match, she could have stopped him from going.
But now, she couldn’t do anything.
All she could do was pray silently that nothing terrible would happen that day.
***
“So, Hero’s Day is around the corner, huh?”
Yoo Dahee spat the blood pooling in her mouth onto the ground, muttering to herself.
“Like always, the plaza at Gwanghwamun will be teeming with people, right?”
“Most likely.”
Isabelle quietly responded.
“And just as many heroes, as usual.”
“O~ Exciting, isn’t it? Especially since the security is supposed to be tightened this year. I wonder what kind of heroes will be there to greet us?”
“As if you actually care, Yoo Dahee.”
Yoo Dahee cackled with amusement.
“Feeling extra prickly today, aren’t we?”
“You may pull crazy stunts often, but this time… things could get really dangerous.”
“Yeah, I guess it might. But don’t worry too much.”
Yoo Dahee playfully twirled several small beads in her hand. Isabelle’s expression darkened at the sight.
“I’ve prepared plenty to make this work.”
Beads used to summon monsters.
This time, something far stronger than the Flame Titan or the massive serpent could show up in Seoul.
What kind of monster would emerge?
Would the heroes be able to stop it?
How much would the people suffer?
Yoo Dahee was curious to find out.
End of Chapter
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Jhonrock
Jeeeezzz… Yoo Dahee is so annoying. Her cheat level powers are quite the annoying thing.