Chapter 416: The Loafer Infiltrates (1)

«Haah…»

A dark night.

Even the moon hid behind the clouds, making the world even darker.

Uil sighed deeply on the eaves of a building.

‘What should I do.’

The worry was endless.

There was only one answer, but it wasn’t easy to execute. Since Jegal Munin had given him an order, he only had one option.

But…

Uil closed his eyes.

He knew this day would come. The end of a spy is like this. They die horribly as payment for their work, or they survive as an invalid.

He had never heard of a famous spy who had a good ending. Even his instructor was full of scars from torture.

He often said he was lucky to survive.

‘I mustn’t hesitate.’

Although he knew this day would come, he couldn’t help it because he only had one option.

He can’t make another decision now.

So, he must be brave.

Uil turned his head and looked at the building where Wei Yanho was staying.

‘I won’t be able to return alive.’

According to his investigation, Wei Yanho didn’t value human life. If he wasn’t from the Wei Family of Guangdong, and if the people he had been involved with weren’t from respectable sects, he would be considered a member of a Demon Cult.

He wouldn’t let Uil, who had violated his words and returned, go.

The only way to survive was to infiltrate again and complete his mission without being discovered by Wei Yanho.

But…

Uil raised his head and looked at the sky. The moonlight shining through the dense clouds seemed to reflect his feelings. It would probably rain soon.

It was a good night.

Ssssh.

Uil’s body slowly descended from the eaves. There were eyes watching inside, but no one discovered him. That shows his ability to hide. Although Wei Yanho discovered him instantly.

Uil hid in the building, avoided the servants, and stood in front of Wei Yanho’s room. He closed his eyes.

After a moment, Uil opened the door and slowly entered.

Snore.

He saw Wei Yanho sleeping in the bed. It seemed he was still sleepy.

Uil looked at Wei Yanho.

What state is he in?

Doesn’t he know I’m here?

Is he sleeping so deeply that he won’t notice even if I attack him?

Then, this might be the best opportunity.

Investigate Wei Yanho?

That’s secondary. The investigation is just a process to eliminate Wei Yanho. If he can eliminate Wei Yanho, Jegal Munin will reward him generously. He might even escape his current situation and live a normal life.

Uil slowly approached Wei Yanho.

Silent steps.

Silent and chilling steps.

Uil approached the bed and looked at Wei Yanho. The blanket was slightly loose, revealing his sleeping face.

Uil, who was looking at the face of Wei Yanho, who was sleeping soundly, took a step back:

‘He’s a really strange person.’

He mustn’t wake him up.

Wei Yanho had shown him kindness. He didn’t consider himself a good person, but he didn’t want to become a monster. So, he only had one option.

Uil slowly knelt down. He closed his eyes.

His last task is to stay there until Wei Yanho wakes up.

Uil waited for Wei Yanho to wake up.

How much time passed.

When the sun was about to rise, Wei Yanho moved.

«Ugh!»

A clear voice.

It wasn’t the voice of someone who had just woken up.

Wei Yanho sat up abruptly with irritation and looked at Uil.

Uil bowed his head.

«I said I would kill you if you came back.»

“…Yes.”

«So, coming back means you want to die.»

Uil raised his head and looked at Wei Yanho:

«Yes.»

«Yes?»

Wei Yanho made a surprised expression:

«You said yes?»

«Yes.»

«You want to die?»

“…I don’t want to, but there’s no other way.”

Wei Yanho sighed:

“You’re a strange person. Wouldn’t it be better to try to kill me?”

Uil smiled slightly:

“Even animals appreciate kindness. I know you showed me kindness. I can’t return the favor, but I can’t harm you.”

“Ha.”

Wei Yanho smiled:

“It’s funny that an assassin talks about kindness. Others might be touched, but I’m not a sensitive person, so I’m not touched.”

“That’s not what I wanted.”

Uil said firmly:

“I had no other choice. To be honest, if I could kill you, I might hesitate. I’m not a good person. But I can’t kill you. And I can’t complete my mission without being discovered. So, it’s better to die at your hands.”

“Kgh.”

Wei Yanho rubbed his face.

He had met many people since his reappearance, but this was the first time someone wanted to die at his hands. If he took out a knife, he would send him to hell immediately, but since he was like this, he felt uncomfortable.

“Wouldn’t it be better to escape? Why are you so loyal?”

“More than loyalty…”

Uil smiled slightly.

Why was he telling all this to Wei Yanho? He could just die.

Perhaps the awareness that this might be his last life was making him talk. People often want someone to listen to their story before they die.

“I can’t refuse their orders.”

«Not even if you risk death?»

«Yes.»

Irritation appeared on Wei Yanho’s face:

“Hey, there’s nothing more important than your life. Although it may not seem like it now, you’ll be grateful to be alive later.”

“…….”

“I’ll give you one last chance… leave. You can escape from here. You’re very good at escaping.”

«I can’t.»

“Ugh! Damn it!”

Wei Yanho stood up abruptly.

Nothing was working… He couldn’t believe someone wanted to die at his hands. It was too frustrating.

“Why not? Why are you complaining even though I spared you? If you want to die, you can commit suicide, why are you coming here?”

“If they find out about my suicide, they won’t let it go.”

«What does it matter if you die?»

“There’s someone left.”

«Huh?»

Uil sighed:

“That’s how spies are. If they betray, confidential information of the clan will be leaked, so they don’t let them go. In other words, only those who won’t reveal secrets can be spies.”

«There are hostages?»

“Let’s say…”

Wei Yanho frowned.

If that was the situation, it was understandable. If Wei Yanho’s students were hostages, he couldn’t act freely. Even if he knows it’s right to give up the hostages, he won’t be able to do it.

“Then, you should rescue the hostages.”

“That’s impossible.”

«Why? You’re very good at infiltrating. If it wasn’t for me, no one would have discovered you.”

“…”

“Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not saying I’m great. To be honest, I live with a ghost, so I’m good at detecting presences.”

«Huh?»

“…It sounds strange, but it’s true.”

Uil looked at Wei Yanho with a serious expression. He thought he was joking.

It was natural for Wei Yanho to feel frustrated.

Although Uil was an expert in concealment, he was just a human. Wei Yanho had lived for five years with Baek Muhan, who was like a ghost.

Baek Muhan never woke Wei Yanho up with words. If Wei Yanho didn’t wake up on time, he would hit him. He was a monster without humanity, and Wei Yanho had to learn to detect the presence of ghosts to survive.

He didn’t know if Baek Muhan had done it on purpose, but thanks to that, Wei Yanho was the best at detecting presences.

Detecting the presence of a ghost is easy compared to that of a human.

“Let’s forget about that for now. You’re very good at infiltrating, why don’t you rescue the hostages? Don’t you know where they are?”

“It’s not that, but as I said, it’s impossible. There are more skilled people than me there. It’s difficult to infiltrate without being discovered. And even if I succeed, it will be even more difficult to escape with the hostages.”

“Hmm…”

Wei Yanho scratched his cheek:

“There’s no solution.”

Uil smiled bitterly.

He had definitely considered the options that Wei Yanho mentioned. He is human, and everyone wants to live.

But he had no options.

Only one of the two can live. So, he must die.

«Who is it?»

«What?»

“Who is the hostage?”

“…My younger brother.”

“Tsk.”

Wei Yanho frowned slightly.

The word «younger brother» bothered him.

‘Although I try not to think about it…’

He was trying not to think about it. Rescuing Wei Sanho was impossible in his current situation. But he was still involved in this.

His brother is a hostage.

What would he have done if Wei Sanho was in that situation?

Would he have sacrificed his life to save Wei Sanho, like Uil?

That annoyed Wei Yanho.

«Where is he?»

«Huh?»

Wei Yanho looked at Uil with fury:

“Where is your brother?”