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Revenge with the Power of the Final Boss-Chapter 95: Revenge Requires Mutual Aid (2)
Baek Seo-jun’s intended targets for revenge were clear: Baek Seo-jin, Baek Hyung-won, and Kim Yoo-jung.
It was evident he was planning retribution against the guild master of Baekho Guild and his family. But what kind of revenge would require their assistance as well?
“It’s only fair to explain my method of revenge before asking for your help. Let me tell you how I plan to do it,” Baek Seo-jun said, revealing the details of his strategy.
“Baek Seo-jin... that bastard is a ticking time bomb.”
“A ticking time bomb... Ah!”
“That makes sense,” Kang Yu-ra and Moriya Yuka immediately grasped his meaning.
Baek Seo-jin’s current state was indeed like a ticking time bomb. His delusions were only possible because of the memory-altering procedure he had undergone—a procedure that allowed him to distort his past into a narrative that satisfied him, completely divorced from reality.
If the effects of the procedure were undone, the overwhelming truth would flood in, destroying him. After all, he had chosen the procedure precisely because he couldn’t bear to face the truth.
“When that happens, he’ll collapse into a pit of endless despair. But for it to have the greatest impact, he needs to be at the peak of what he believes is happiness.”
The moment of greatest joy would be followed by an immediate descent into hell. That was the essence of Baek Seo-jun’s revenge plan.
“As for Baek Hyung-won and Kim Yoo-jung, I want them to witness the downfall of their precious son. That will be their punishment.”
It was clear how devastating this plan would be for Baek Seo-jin.
“And currently, that bastard thinks you all care for him, doesn’t he?” Baek Seo-jun asked, looking at his companions.
“Yes, it was horrifying,” Kang Yu-ra admitted.
“It’s truly disgusting,” Moriya Yuka added.
Their feelings were slightly different but equally strong.
Having lost her family and harboring a deep desire for vengeance against villains, Kang Yu-ra found it horrifying that Baek Seo-jin would justify and protect his parents, who had sold Baek Seo-jun to suffer unspeakable torment.
On the other hand, Moriya Yuka, who loved her family deeply, found Baek Seo-jin’s actions revolting. She couldn’t comprehend how someone could subject their elder sibling to such treatment, even undergoing a procedure to distort their memories.
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“Exactly. And now that bastard is targeting my lady—no, my wife, Seomun Ye-jin—with all sorts of delusions,” Baek Seo-jun continued.
Baek Seo-jin’s obsession with Seomun Ye-jin had already been declared publicly during the academy’s entrance ceremony, so it wasn’t news to anyone. While many dismissed it as madness, a small number of people believed his claims.
“And he’s deluded himself into thinking that Ha-yeon and Se-hee are in love with him,” Baek Seo-jun added.
“Ugh!”
Lee Ha-yeon and Han Se-hee visibly recoiled, their expressions full of disgust. It was evident how much they loathed Baek Seo-jin, yet his delusions persisted.
Moriya Yuka and Kang Yu-ra, recalling Baek Seo-jin’s earlier behavior toward them, could now fully empathize with Lee Ha-yeon and Han Se-hee’s feelings of revulsion.
“For now, make sure his delusions aren’t shattered,” Baek Seo-jun instructed. “He’ll fill in the gaps himself, but be careful not to draw too much suspicion from his associates. Maintain enough distance to avoid raising alarms.”
Baek Seo-jin’s companions, including Kim Cheol-woo, Park Sun-hoo, and Bae Ye-rim, might find it strange if the women openly showed their disdain. Thus, it was important to avoid overt hostility.
“It’ll be mentally taxing to endure Baek Seo-jin’s behavior, but can you do it?” Baek Seo-jun asked.
Kang Yu-ra and Moriya Yuka exchanged glances. Their golden and crimson eyes met, silently communicating their thoughts.
“It’s a surprisingly simple task,” Kang Yu-ra replied.
“Will this truly be enough to repay you?” Moriya Yuka asked, her tone laced with doubt.
Baek Seo-jun smiled faintly. “You don’t have to overextend yourselves. Just do what you can.”
Kang Yu-ra lowered her gaze, feeling a twinge of inadequacy.
‘Is this really enough to repay him?’
Though their pact was to assist each other in their revenge, she couldn’t shake the feeling that what she was offering paled in comparison to what Baek Seo-jun was doing for her.
She wasn’t just a target of Park Hyung-tae but was also reliant on Baek Seo-jun for protection—and even for the chance to achieve her revenge.
‘If only he asked for my body in return...’
Kang Yu-ra was startled by her own thoughts and quickly dismissed them, feeling ashamed.
While she chastised herself for such an idea, Moriya Yuka was wrestling with a different kind of turmoil.
‘My heart aches every time I look at him.’
Despite knowing Baek Seo-jun was a near-divine being capable of facing even the Fox That Devours Worlds, she couldn’t suppress the strange feelings she had for him.
Baek Seo-jun, despite his immense power, was still someone seeking justice and peace. And even in his personal revenge, he sought a method that minimized collateral damage.
He had even given them the choice of whether or not to help, a kindness that made Moriya Yuka’s heart ache even more.
‘This doesn’t feel like enough to repay him.’
As she watched Baek Seo-jun, Moriya Yuka began to understand how Lee Ha-yeon and Han Se-hee had come to be his wives.
‘They must have approached him first. He wouldn’t have initiated it unless it was with Seomun Ye-jin.’
This realization left her with a slight sense of dissatisfaction. She considered herself as beautiful as any of the others, and her confidence wasn’t unfounded.
If the villains and even otherworldly entities considered them treasures, then her beauty was validated on a global scale.
‘Three out of five have already become his wives. Maybe he values emotions over appearances.’
As Moriya Yuka tried to decipher Baek Seo-jun’s thoughts, she noticed something she hadn’t before: Seomun Ye-jin’s presence seemed to have a calming effect on him.
‘Could it be?’
Curious, Moriya Yuka decided to ask a bold question.
“May I ask a sensitive question?”
“I already told you—I’ll answer anything I can,” Baek Seo-jun replied.
“Are your painful memories from the past still tormenting you?”
Her question surprised everyone in the room, including Seomun Ye-jin, Han Se-hee, and Lee Ha-yeon. Their reactions confirmed Moriya Yuka’s suspicion.
“What do you mean?” Kang Yu-ra asked, confused.
Baek Seo-jun chuckled softly. “You’re sharp, Yuka. Your intuition is as good as magic. Yes, those memories... they still haunt me. The pain I endured is vivid, replaying constantly in my mind and weighing on my soul.”
Baek Seo-jun admitted his suffering without hesitation.
“That’s why my desire for revenge never fades,” he added calmly.
Though he spoke nonchalantly, Moriya Yuka found it remarkable that he hadn’t lost his sanity.
‘So that’s why his wives play such a crucial role—they bring him emotional stability.’
Understanding this, Moriya Yuka felt her feelings for Baek Seo-jun deepen even further, while her hatred for Baek Hyung-won, Kim Yoo-jung, and Baek Seo-jin intensified.