Breaking Up with the Heroine of the Female-Oriented Game - Chapter 76
Chapter 76
The End (2)
Ssssaaahhh.
A damp rain was falling.
Seong Yura couldn’t see outside due to the thickly armored transport vehicle she was trapped in, but she could still hear the faint pitter-patter of rain.
It made the inside of the vehicle feel even more humid.
Seong Yura sighed deeply in frustration and tried to stretch her stiff body, but she quickly remembered her current condition.
She couldn’t move properly because she was restrained in a special suit designed for high-level ability users, and her muscles were relaxed by a muscle relaxant.
A guarded glance revealed several heavily armed special police officers watching her closely.
These special police units specialized in handling villains and were more skilled than most active heroes. In this situation, it was impossible to do anything without them noticing.
‘Wandering all over, and in the end, I’m going to end up imprisoned in Labyrinthos, aren’t I…’
Labyrinthos, the special prison located on an island near the East Sea.
The prison, built to resemble a labyrinth designed to trap monsters, was an impregnable fortress created to isolate villains who posed a serious threat to public peace and safety.
There were legal and human rights issues raised by activists, and many voices opposed the prison, but in a country like South Korea, where the death penalty was rarely enforced, Labyrinthos was a necessity.
That was because it was nearly impossible to safely incarcerate villains with powerful abilities through ordinary means.
In regular prisons, breakouts occurred frequently.
But Labyrinthos was different.
Surrounded entirely by the sea, escape was not easy, and the prison itself extended hundreds of meters deep underground, far below sea level.
Moreover, the prison was filled with special minerals that suppressed both abilities and magic.
These rare and expensive minerals couldn’t be allocated in large quantities to all villain prisons, but Labyrinthos, built to contain the worst villains in South Korea, was given more than its fair share.
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Once you entered, there was no way out.
That was Labyrinthos.
‘Well, considering the current situation, maybe being locked up in Labyrinthos would actually be lucky.’
Seong Yura gave a bitter smile.
She had a rough idea of what was going on outside, and the truth left her unable to hide her bitter smile.
‘At least if I’m locked up in Labyrinthos, my neck—ugh?!’
BOOOOM!
A deafening explosion rocked her ears, followed by the sound of something blowing up. For a moment, the transport vehicle shook violently.
The police escort vehicle that had been accompanying them had been overturned by an attack.
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So, it’s finally come.
Seong Yura sighed deeply.
“What the hell is going on?!”
“Someone… someone’s attacking from outside!”
“Who the hell dares?!”
The heavily armed police officers were growing agitated.
The very fact that someone was openly attacking a transport vehicle of this scale was proof that the assailants had considerable power.
“Shit, this is insane!”
BOOOOM!
This time, the transport vehicle behind them was struck and destroyed.
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The officers gritted their teeth, clutching their weapons tightly, faces tense. Some were hurriedly calling for reinforcements.
“Ugh, aargh?!”
Then, with a screeching sound, the tires skidded, and the transport vehicle overturned.
The massive armored vehicle rolled over and over with a heavy thud.
Inside, the people were tossed about like clothes in a washing machine.
Finally, the transport vehicle crashed into something with a loud *thud* and came to a stop. The officers, dazed but alive, struggled to stand and assume battle positions.
Someone was forcefully opening the rear door of the vehicle.
Despite the thick armor and locks, the rear door was being opened with ease.
As the door swung open, the villains who had ambushed the convoy revealed themselves. They wore face masks, but Seong Yura instinctively recognized them as formidable enemies.
The special police officers fired without hesitation.
“Fire! Fire!”
“What the hell are those things?!”
*Rat-tat-tat-tat!*
Bullets and abilities flew through the air.
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But the villains shrugged off the bullets and abilities as if they were nothing, ruthlessly slaughtering the special police officers.
With every attack, the police officers coughed up blood.
“Aaargh! Aaaahhh?!”
“Ugh, cough, cough!”
“Please, spare me… agh?!”
How much time had passed?
All the special police officers and the criminals being transported had been killed, their bodies strewn across the ground like discarded meat.
Seong Yura slowly rose from the pile of corpses and lifted her head.
There was a familiar face.
Of course, the mask covered his features, but there was only one person Seong Yura knew who would wear such a mask.
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“…Alex.”
“Well, well, Seong Yura. You’re still alive after all that chaos?”
“Thanks to you.”
“Anyway, it’s been a while. How have you been?”
The blond man in the mask made a casual, meaningless joke.
Seong Yura clenched her fists and bit her lower lip. Then, in a low, quiet voice, she spoke.
“What brings the Phantom Thief here?”
“Well~ I heard someone had been captured. Couldn’t just sit still, you know? Stealing is my specialty, after all.”
Alex Kim.
A member of Rebellion.
He specialized in thievery and was notorious in his own right. Some labeled him a master thief or a phantom thief.
But he was more of a bandit than a thief.
A vicious bandit who would take whatever he wanted, using any means necessary.
Even if it meant taking someone’s life.
“Beom Taegyung, you’re here too.”
“Miss, how’s it going?”
Beom Taegyung, who was standing a bit away with the group of villains, waved and greeted her mockingly.
He was a villain who had served as Seong Yura’s right-hand man, always carrying out his tasks as long as he was paid. Since he had originally approached her for money, there was no fear of betrayal as long as he was compensated.
As long as he was paid well.
“You came too, huh.”
“Well, it just worked out that way.”
Beom Taegyung scratched the back of his neck with a bitter smile.
She could also sense familiar presences nearby. It seemed to be the group that had gone to the abandoned building when Lee Jinhyuk and his party attacked.
“You already found another job?”
“Well, wasn’t much of a choice, was it? You went and got yourself caught. But hey, I’m good at what I do, and I’ve got experience, so finding a job wasn’t hard.”
“And James?”
“Who knows? By the way, I heard that guy got seriously hurt by some Vigilante or whatever. Is that true?”
“Beom Taegyung.”
“To think he was all about rescuing you, but now he’s just a joke, isn’t he? Most of his direct subordinates are wrecked too. So what’s the point of rescuing you now? You’ve lost your money, power, and influence. What use are you?”
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Seong Yura bit her lower lip.
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As he said, Seong Yura had lost everything—her corruption and illegal dealings had been exposed, and now she was being publicly humiliated by the media.
People who had been deeply associated with her were now trying to sever ties to avoid getting caught up in the scandal.
Just like this.
“That guy used to follow you around so loyally. But what could I do? He might’ve caused trouble later, so I had to take care of it.”
“You—”
Just as Seong Yura was about to raise her voice, Alex cut in.
“Aaah, Seong Yura.”
He smiled smugly.
“Unfortunately, there are a lot of higher-ups who would find it inconvenient if you stayed alive. I mean, look at how much they’re paying me.”
“Hah.”
“And besides, Seong Yura, you know my identity, don’t you? Actually, it’s not just me. You know the identity of that little lady from the swordsmanship family, and the so-called Hero Maniac, too.”
Alex chuckled, his voice cheerful, as if mocking her.
“Even if you don’t talk, a psychic ability user might rummage through your memories during interrogation. Ah, you haven’t already spilled everything, have you?”
“And if I did?”
“Haha. Bluff all you want. I know you’ve been keeping your mouth shut.”
In truth, Seong Yura hadn’t said much at all.
“Seong Yura, it’s really unfortunate things turned out this way.”
“Yeah, right. Wipe that smirk off your face when you say that.”
“Ahaha. Caught me? I thought the mask would hide it.”
Rebellion was a group that came together out of necessity.
Most of its members held little in the way of camaraderie. Except for Yoo Dahee.
“Does Yoo Dahee know about this?”
“Probably not? But what does it matter? It’s not like I’m afraid of her. She’ll understand eventually.”
“……”
“Don’t take this too hard, Seong Yura. Honestly, what use are you now, without power, connections, or subordinates? You’re not exactly easy to get along with either. Keeping you around wouldn’t be worth it. Even the higher-ups hate you.”
“Yeah, sure.”
“James was a bit of a waste, though. The higher-ups didn’t want to see you rotting in a prison cell. You should’ve known your limits. You’ve made too many enemies.”
“Thanks for the advice. Really.”
“Anytime.”
Alex glanced at his watch with a crooked smile.
Oh, time’s already up.
If he dragged this out any longer, police or hero reinforcements might show up. It was time to wrap things up.
“So, Seong Yura. Any last words?”
“……”
Seong Yura bit her lip and looked up at the sky beyond the vehicle.
The gloomy clouds covered the sky, and the rain continued to fall in a steady drizzle. She quietly watched the scene unfold.
Then, she remembered.
The first time she met Roxanne, it was also raining like this.
When she had been filled with hatred, feeling completely alone in the world, Roxanne had smiled softly and greeted her. Seong Yura still hadn’t forgotten that smile.
Seeing that smile, Seong Yura had felt an inexplicable mix of solace and self-loathing.
That gentle smile had embodied everything Seong Yura had once dreamed of becoming.
“If you ever meet Roxanne, tell her: I suffered for a long time because I got mixed up with a crazy woman.”
“Ah, sure, sure.”
Seong Yura slowly closed her eyes.
Suddenly, there was a soft *thunk*, and a sharp blade pierced her heart. The cold steel tore through her heart, sending a freezing sensation through her chest.
Seong Yura’s body slowly crumpled to the ground.
Cough, cough.
“Goodbye, Seong Yura.”
She coughed up blood.
The red stream flowed, mixing with the rainwater and spreading across the ground.
‘So, this is how I die.’
All her struggles to survive felt meaningless now. In the end, it was only at the moment of death that she could reflect on her past.
Ha, ugh, heh. It’s almost funny.
Seong Yura was a villain, a villain. How many had died by her hand? She didn’t regret her actions or feel guilty.
She just felt… disappointed.
To die as a loser.
‘Well, congratulations, Roxanne… In the end… you won…’
And with the sound of raindrops falling just like in the past, Seong Yura’s consciousness faded.
This was the end of the villain Seong Yura.
***
In the VIP hospital room.
I sat beside Soyeon, keeping an eye on things.
“Why isn’t Soyeon waking up? It’s starting to worry me.”
It had been weeks since Soyeon had been admitted to the hospital.
Yet, there was no sign of her regaining consciousness. The doctors kept saying there was nothing wrong.
But didn’t they say she would be fine in just a few days?
If there was nothing wrong, why had she been asleep for weeks? But I knew there was no point in arguing with the doctors. All I could do for now was watch and wait.
In the game, after her first awakening, she didn’t regain consciousness for a while either.
“Huhu. You’re really dedicated, aren’t you, Lee Jinhyuk? It’s been weeks.”
“Hm? Ah, Yoo Seolhyun, you’re here.”
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“I thought it was about time for Soyeon to wake up.”
“I really hope so.”
Yoo Seolhyun walked over with a click of her heels and sat down nearby.
She stared at me for a moment.
It was a little uncomfortable.
“…Why are you staring at me like that? Do you have something to say?”
“No, not really.”
Yoo Seolhyun shrugged with a faint smile.
Her subtle smile and the way she silently observed me made me feel uneasy, and I let out a sigh.
“…You seriously have nothing to say?”
“Hmm~. Actually, I do. I’m kind of fond of you.”
“What?”
“You. I mean you.”
“Huh?”
I blinked in confusion, and Yoo Seolhyun chuckled as she elaborated.
“Just look at the Seong Yura incident. You tipped me off about Seong Yura’s secret ledger, the weaknesses of high-ranking figures in business and politics, and all those illegal slush funds. I had quite a bit of fun.”
“Ah, I see. That’s good.”
“Your foresight ability really is impressive. It’s a shame you can’t see the future whenever you want.”
Yoo Seolhyun had always trusted my foresight ability to some extent, but this incident seemed to have solidified her belief in it.
This meant I could ask even more favors from Yoo Seolhyun in the future.
Which was definitely not a bad thing for me.
“I’m starting to like this a bit. Though your face still isn’t my type.”
“What the hell.”
Yoo Seolhyun snickered and made a joke.
Lately, her playful remarks had become more frequent.
Compared to when we first met, this was a huge improvement.
Back then, she had no interest in anyone she deemed useless. She didn’t even want to talk.
“By the way, are you sure you’ll be okay?”
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“With what?”
“Seong Yura’s remaining forces. They seem to have scattered, but you never know, right? They could retaliate.”
“I don’t think those criminals are loyal enough to seek revenge.”
In reality, most of Seong Yura’s subordinates were driven by money, with a few exceptions.
And as for the Rebellion members, they probably weren’t a concern for now.
After all, they were more like a small group that collaborated out of mutual necessity. Their cooperation wasn’t genuine, so they wouldn’t care if one or two members died, as long as it didn’t affect them directly.
There was barely any sense of camaraderie, which was why in the game, the protagonist and his party could take down several members one by one without facing a full-scale ambush until much later.
“Of course… I’ll still need to hire some bodyguards.”
“Oh, really?”
“I’m thinking of hiring at least high-tier heroes as bodyguards.”
“That’s going to be expensive. But wait, right—you’re rich, aren’t you?”
With enough money, it was possible to hire even highly skilled heroes, which was a significant advantage over the game.
Of course, high-tier heroes were rare in South Korea, with only a three-digit number of them in the entire country, so it wouldn’t be easy.
‘But in the end, bodyguards will only be a temporary measure. To truly stop the Rebellion members, I’ll need Soyeon’s help. I have to make sure she grows stronger before the next incident.’
“So, how’s Soyeon doing? Has there been any change?”
“Nothing. The doctors say she seems to be dreaming…”
“Dreaming?”
“Yeah.”
I nodded.
A dream.
A dream, huh…
What kind of dream could Soyeon be dreaming?
I wasn’t sure, but I hoped it was a good dream.
For now, while she was resting, all I could do was hope she found some peace.
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She would need it before facing the powerful enemies ahead.
End of Chapter.
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I hate novels like this, I mean, why even have police or guards in a world like this, where every single villain just walks all over them and do whatever they want?
Why do villains even have to hide? They are obviously strong enough to just do anything at anytime