hotmtlnovel Chapter 259
Chapter 259
The impersonator stepped down from the truck’s cargo compartment.
What would this brazen shapeshifter, who had the audacity to impersonate the Silent Swordsman, say in front of her?
Ha Eung Eung mentally prepared possible responses.
Possible Responses
What incredible skill!Tch, kill her.Oh no, I’ve been found out.What incredible skill!
The first response belongs to the type of person who feels a sense of pride.
This is a common phrase heard from prominent warriors or major figures in the Martial Arts World, such as the head or deputy head of a major sect.
Despite having great confidence in their own martial prowess, they often praise others for just surviving a few seconds, treating them like playthings.
Tch, kill her.
The second response is from the type of person who gives up quickly.
This is a phrase often heard from lesser warriors, young nobles of righteous sects, or children of influential families.
Despite their high self-esteem, they lack the skills to back it up. If captured, they would scream helplessly like a child when pressure is applied, making them the least enjoyable opponent for Ha Eung Eung.
Oh no, I’ve been found out.
The third response belongs to those with a bit of composure.
This is something one might expect from a hidden assailant or assassin.
People who say this usually present a decent fight, and Ha Eung Eung would enjoy drawing out their hidden tricks as they are methodically pressured.
‘Which type will you be?’
With an expectant gaze, Ha Eung Eung watched as the impersonator opened their mouth.
“Nice to meet you, original. I am Silent Swordsman Mk-II. Dr. Johann the Second, who created me, calls me Mark 2. From now on, please call me Mark 2.”
“....”
An unexpected self-introduction.
It was a surprising reaction.
‘Well, I actually prefer this.’
This type of self-introduction is rare but does exist in the Martial Arts World.
It’s not the typical boastful type who puffs up with power like some minor figure trying to act superior. It’s often seen with those who lead a smaller, elite group, such as a deputy leader or leader of a faction.
These people tend to introduce themselves politely, often signaling their own achievements rather than displaying arrogance.
‘There has never been a case in the Martial Arts World where someone making a self-introduction was weak.’
The confidence that allows someone to behave in such a manner without having to act tough in front of their enemy, it’s born from true self-belief and conviction.@@@@
[Haenampa Sect Master Ha Eung Eung here. May I ask you a few questions?]
“Alert. Dr. Johann has warned me not to leak confidential information to outsiders during external missions. Mark 2 will comply with Dr. Johann’s warning.”
[If you don’t answer, I will hit you right now.]
“Exception. Dr. Johann has ordered me to escape by any means necessary if my existence is under significant threat. I will comply with the order.”
It seemed like an opponent who could be easily handled.
“Sadness. Dr. Johann called me a failure. Mark 2, without the power of the Silent Swordsman, is a disappointment to Dr. Johann.”
[And?]
“Additional. Dr. Johann, for Mark 2’s safety, helped me escape the organization’s eyes and take refuge in an external organization. Mark 2 wishes to be of help to Dr. Johann.”
[Is that all?]
“Record. A cursed monster. A creepy woman. A woman with a halfway decent face. The organization looked down on and ignored Mark 2. Dr. Johann’s creation wishes to prove that I am not a cursed monster, not a creepy woman, and not a woman with a halfway decent face. I want to show that I am not a failure.”
Though Ha Eung Eung had never seen her opponent’s face, she could tell from Mark 2’s words.
For Mark 2, Dr. Johann the Second was not just a creator, but a figure much like a parent.
Just as Ha Eung Eung was embraced by Haenampa after being cast into a strange world, Dr. Johann was Mark 2’s family.
‘It seems Mark 2 may think of the organization as an inadequate family, just like I once did.’
It wasn’t laughable.
It wasn’t something to be looked down upon either.
Had she been in Mark 2’s shoes, if the first organization she encountered in the Martial Arts World had been the Blood Cult, and if they had been her only sanctuary, she would have had no choice but to rely on them.
She would have had no choice but to trust them.
Seeing Mark 2’s tragic fate and uncertain future, Ha Eung Eung couldn’t help but feel sympathy.
[Do you know martial arts?]
“Possible. Based on data from Half-Demon Valley, Mark 2 has analyzed and learned 13 different martial arts.”
[Show me.]
[If you truly can perform martial arts,]
[Then I will offer you a chance to live a different life from now on.]
“Question. I suspect this is just a buildup to hit me again...”
Although she thought Mark 2 might share her bold nature, as all animals are more fearful in their youth, unaware of whether their counterpart is prey or predator, Mark 2 also carried that fear.
[The Silent Swordsman of Half-Demon Valley, what kind of person is he?]
But if she is also a Silent Swordsman...
[Do you retreat in front of enemies?]
[Do you become fearful and cautious?]
If she is your copy...
[Do you simply give up when facing injustice?]
[Do you just blame your lack of strength?]
If you claim to be a martial artist...
“Negative. The Silent Swordsman is a man who only knows how to charge forward. Based on learned data, he faces battles without avoiding them.”
Such a moment.
Such an opportunity.
She would not miss it for the sake of mere fear.
That was Ha Eung Eung’s first lesson she wanted to pass on to Mark 2, someone who looked just like her.