Revenge with the Power of the Final Boss-Chapter 135
After all debts were settled and his older brother Baek Seo-jun’s revenge was complete, Baek Seo-jin’s life underwent significant changes.
"Haa..."
Day by day, survival was no longer a problem. Though he had purchased a modest house in a rural area, it would have been laughable if someone of Baek Seo-jin’s caliber—a mana awakener ranked among the world’s elite—had struggled to make a living.
Even without entering dungeons to hunt monsters, he could easily outmatch the productivity of dozens of workers by simply taking on jobs at construction sites.
Despite the scars etched deeply across his body and the occasional bouts of pain they caused, the discomfort was manageable.
'At least they’re both alive,' he thought.
His parents, Baek Hyung-won and Kim Yoo-jung, had lost everything—their mana awakening powers, their influence, and their wealth. Though they were little more than shells of their former selves, they were alive.
While they teetered on the edge of mental ruin, Baek Seo-jin believed they might recover someday.
'Hyung will keep protecting the world, I’m sure of it.'
Even though his parents had been reduced to this state, Baek Seo-jin held no resentment toward his older brother, Baek Seo-jun. He didn’t have the right to blame him, and he was grateful that Seo-jun had spared their lives at all.
As someone who now understood the true nature of the Outsiders, Baek Seo-jin knew that Baek Seo-jun was the only hope this world had.
'Unlike me, who was deluded by fantasies, Hyung is truly protecting the world.'
There was a time when Baek Seo-jin fancied himself a hero, someone who would save the world. But he now saw those dreams for what they were—nothing more than self-serving delusions.
Confronted with reality, Baek Seo-jin couldn’t comprehend his past self. He understood that his warped choices stemmed from the influence of his parents.
Yet, he did not blame them. No matter the circumstances, it had been his own decisions that led him down that path.
'Let’s work hard again today.'
With that thought, Baek Seo-jin began another day of his new life.
***
After defeating the Fox That Devours Worlds, peace returned to the world.
In the aftermath, I inherited the Kangin Guild from Choi Kang-in and began expanding its influence.
The expansion wasn’t difficult. With the solid foundation left by the Kangin Guild and the support of the Moriya family—once the pinnacle of Japan’s mana awakeners—our influence grew rapidly.
Awakeners from around the world took notice of the Kangin Guild’s globalization efforts and were eager to participate.
What awakeners desired most was power.
While I didn’t grant them the overwhelming strength I had bestowed upon my wives, I supplied advanced artifacts that enhanced their abilities. This allowed them to wield greater power and tackle the challenges ahead.
With most villains eradicated, the only remaining enemies for hunters were monsters.
Freed from the need to combat villains, hunters focused on clearing dungeons and monster fields, significantly reducing the threat monsters posed to humanity.
In truth, monsters were no longer a genuine threat. While they might endanger the weak, their existence provided both a purpose for hunters and an energy source that sustained modern civilization.
The real threat to the world came from the Outsiders.
Even though I had defeated the Fox That Devours Worlds, countless other Outsiders remained. My existence served as a deterrent, marking this world as my territory and discouraging interference, but there was always the possibility of an attack.
‘It’s rare for Outsiders to form alliances.’
The nature of Outsiders made it nearly impossible for them to trust one another enough to cooperate. Still, I couldn’t discount the possibility of them joining forces against me.
Ramisa, who had entrusted me with all her power, no longer needed to fear the Fox. She was gradually regaining her strength, but her immense capacity as an Outsider vessel meant her recovery was far from complete.
My wives, while powerful as humans, wouldn’t be much help in a direct battle against an Outsider.
This left me with only one option for an ally.
Coincidentally, I felt their awareness reach out toward me.
I created a portal to the dimensional rift and stepped through. The rift, a passage connecting two dimensions, led me to a figure standing on the other side—a man with black hair.
Though his appearance had changed, I immediately recognized him.
It was Seomun Yoo-cheon, a friend from my past life.
"It’s been a while, Yoo-cheon."
"It has, Ho-cheon," he replied with a faint smile.
Hearing my name from a past life brought a grin to my face. I corrected him with a chuckle.
"My name is Baek Seo-jun now."
Yoo-cheon mirrored my smile.
"And mine is Seomun Cheon."
After reintroducing ourselves, we embraced and spoke simultaneously.
"Man, we’ve been through hell."
The shared hardships of being unexpectedly reincarnated and battling Outsiders created an unspoken understanding between us.
As beings who had ascended to a godlike status, we didn’t need words to explain our experiences.
By exchanging memories—excluding private details—we gained insight into each other’s journeys.
"You really went through a lot," I said after glimpsing his memories.
Yoo-cheon’s story was one of struggle and resilience. Expelled from his home at the age of five, he had survived in a harsh world rife with human trafficking and cruelty, far worse than the peaceful South Korea of our previous lives.
Relying on his knowledge of the original story, he clawed his way to power, eventually enacting revenge against those who had wronged him, including the detestable protagonist Seomun Hyun and his supposed heroine, Kang Mi-hyun.
Yoo-cheon now lived a happy life, having married several heroines, including his sister, Seomun Min-hye.
Our outcomes were similar in some ways, though our paths and choices differed.
"Seems like you’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately," I remarked.
"Yeah, I’ve got my hands full. You, on the other hand, look like you’ve been enjoying some peace and quiet."
"I’m taking some time to relax. I’ve earned it," I replied with a grin.
Yoo-cheon chuckled. "Fair enough. After everything we’ve been through, you deserve it. Me? Not so much."
While I had inherited the Kangin Guild, Yoo-cheon had built the world’s largest corporation, Yoo-cheon Group. He had also defeated Terenity, the Eternal Dragon, and claimed the countless worlds Terenity had destroyed, distributing them to his wives.
"Right now, things are peaceful, but it won’t last forever. When people realize I’m no longer human but a god in all but name, it’s going to get messy."
Many would desire to worship a visible god, but paradoxically, they would also fear and resent such a being. Yoo-cheon anticipated opposition and was already preparing for it by building a personal force of loyal allies.
"So, those women are your chosen ones?" I asked.
In Yoo-cheon’s world, many beautiful women, formerly victims of slavery or villainous exploitation, now lived as mana awakeners, enjoying the benefits of strength and eternal youth.
"Yeah. I don’t have much choice. I refuse to live in the shadows like some kind of criminal."
I smiled wryly at his remark.
"That sounds like you. Some things never change."
"And you? Planning to stay in the shadows?"
"That’s the plan. I’ll step back, pass the Kangin Guild to a worthy successor, and live quietly with my wives. My only goal is to protect the world we live in."
Yoo-cheon nodded thoughtfully.
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"Well, it’s your choice. I won’t interfere. But let’s get to the point. You want a partnership, right?"
"Yeah," I confirmed.
Though my power had grown stronger since defeating the Fox, I could sense that Yoo-cheon’s strength far surpassed mine. Having defeated Terenity, he could fend off even multiple high-level Outsiders.
A partnership with him wasn’t just beneficial—it was necessary.
