The Returner

“I don't understand. ”

Christopher remained calm while facing the Alpha threat. But it's just appearance.

If Alpha was a common criminal, Christopher wouldn't budge. However, the Alpha he knew was literally unknown what he was going to do.

It was the alpha who blew up this place just because he didn't feel right.

If Lee Hyuk was classified as a class S hazard by more points of destruction during both destruction and unpredictability, then Alpha was more points of aggression and unpredictability.

If he appeared unfaithful, he was scornful because he knew it would work quickly and disguised himself as a natural figure.

But Christopher's insides were rotting away.

“Why are you covering up Lee Hyuk? ”

“I told you. Because I need it.”

“… why do I need him? He would have lost all his powers by now. ”

“Hmm, MacLaren's got a bad feeling about this. ”

The Alpha giggles.

“I'm warning you, MacLaren. No matter how hard you look at it, your hair is done. I often don't know that judgment is clouded as I get older. Old people always think they're doing the right thing. That's where the trouble starts. Oh, my dear MacLaren. Now my old friend. ”

Alpha stands still. Then he walked slowly towards Christopher.

Those who were guarding the Alpha's approach got up and tried to block Christopher's way, but Christopher held up his hands and held them back.

Alpha ignores them as if there were no people to stop him, then approaches Christopher and says,

“Hey, MacLaren. Now try desperately to roll that head that doesn't work. You seem to have forgotten that the world can be ruined by one of your judgments. Do you think Lee Hyuk has lost all his strength? He can blow up the world if he wants to. ”

“ ……. ”

“He didn't lose his strength. He can't use it anymore. Don't you know the difference between the two? The moment Lee Hyuk decides that we're all going to die together, the Earth will be destroyed by Lee Hyuk, not by the magic system. And we're all screwed. ”

Alpha tilts his head as he speaks.

“Come to think of it... This looks like a happy ending. In a world where both humans and horsemen were gone, were the animals and the horses happy? ”

Alpha shakes his head.

“It may be a happy ending on Earth, but I never want to be like that. Why don't you just plant stem cells in your head instead of dragging people in like water demons to die? If you get a few scrambled cells, your judgment, which you've destroyed now, will be restored. ”

Alpha turns around and sits back on the couch.

“Let's quit smoking first. They say it destroys brain cells. ”

“... Thank you for the advice. But I'm not lacking in judgment, I'm just finishing up the preparations. ”

“Usually things that are out of judgment say that. Think about it. Are you really judging rationally, or have the Horsemen just moved on and lost their minds in a situation where the answer is invisible? Humans always believe that their judgment is rational. History has always retreated because of idiots like you. ”

Alpha made a gun with his finger to shoot Christopher.

“I wish I could kill you right now and make the world a bright and beautiful society, but unfortunately, your substitute doesn't deserve it. If it hadn't been for that, I'd have dragged you underground and put you through all the fun I've been through. ”

Christopher looks at the Alpha with a confused face.

“Isn't this all the world you've created? ”

“Yes, but what I want is not for you to give up. I don't want the world to end. I don't want those filthy Horsemen ruling this world. ”

“Then why did you open the door to the magic system? ”

“I don't really enjoy answering the same question twice. That's all I need to know. If you want to hear it, listen to Choi Jeong-hoon, not me. I doubt he'll be dealing with you much longer. ”

Alpha giggles and leans against the couch.

“Anyway, all my requests are approved, right? America is a rich country. Just a little bit of funding and I'll have some amazing results. In history, it might be written that the brilliant Christopher tamed the Mad Dog. Huh? It's your chance to be the hero who saved humanity from the bald man on the boat! ”

“I'm not bald, you bastard! ”

“… wasn't that a wig? ”

“Shut up.”

Christopher asked the cigar as if it annoyed him.

“Just answer me one thing. ”

“Whatever.”

“What do you really want to do? I just don't understand what you want. ”

“You're asking me to tell you that, and Christopher's done. It's a pity. But you used to have a charisma. ”

I'd like to put a bullet in Alfa's face with a fluffy face, but Christopher is patient and patient.

“Well, it's not that hard, so I'll tell you. What I want is for our new humanity to take the lead. But that doesn't necessarily mean the downfall of your species. The generous Alpha also respects your right to live. If all of you in the vast majority are gone, it will be difficult for us to keep this civilization to ourselves. ”

“Mmmm... ”

“So don't look at me like that. If I had wanted to, I wouldn't have brought the world here. It's not that hard to destroy all of you. After that, it was only a matter of dealing with the Irregular Lee Hyuk. ”

“Is that why you disabled Lee Ji-hyuk? ”

“Huh? Me? Don't be an asshole. Lee Hyuk should have been more active in my plan. He's a jerk because you guys made him look like a dog. Isn't that right?”

Dark cigarette smoke spread.

“... I'm feeling a little light-headed. ”

“That's why democracy and parliamentary politics are the flowers of human culture. Humans can be idiots on their own. We created a system that allowed humans to admit to themselves, and to tell a moron that you're a moron. It's wonderful and wonderful.”

Christopher bites his lips tightly and opens his mouth.

“Okay, I approve. I'll do whatever you want. ”

“Director!"

“Shut up!”

Christopher silences the agents looking at him with frightened eyes, nodding, looking at the Alpha.

“I will. I wish I could hold a straw, but I can't help you." But you will have to do something about it. ”

“I'm a success. You've come all the way from the bottom, haven't you? Dodging your bullets. Isn't that right, old friend? ”

“Hehe.”

Christopher agreed with a low smile.

He's the most unpleasant man in the world, but on the contrary, that proves paradoxically the Alpha's power.

“Send a contact. I'll keep you posted on any preparations. ”

“Thank you very much. ”

The Alpha has risen from its place.

“Wait.”

Christopher looks around. Then everyone who had a grumpy face went out.

Alpha shrugs as he looks at the scene.

“I don't care about men, MacLaren. ”

“Looks like you have time to talk nonsense. I want to ask you something. What are you and Lee Hyuk thinking? ”

“Huh?"

“Lee Hyuk went out to help you? Not long ago, you had a relationship where you couldn't kill each other. ”

“That's right."

“But how can you cooperate so quietly? No matter how united we are, that doesn't mean we're human. ”

“Tsk, tsk.”

Alpha kicks his tongue as if he didn't understand Christopher again.

“Hey, there's a road you have to take, and what if there's a giant rock blocking it? ”

“Destroy it.”

“Yes. Break it down or through the tunnel. I never hated that rock. If you've managed to clean it aside, you can use it as an ornament or as a stone. The rock was just there. Why should I be mad at the rock? ”

“Hmm……. ”

“For me, Lee Hyuk is a natural disaster. It's just that someone with such an idea has taken it away from there. Then why should I hate him just because I was blocking it? That's a way of thinking that doesn't suit this global society. That's why you're old. ”

“Good.”

MacLaren nods.

“You understand. Then why didn't Lee Hyuk tear you to pieces? If you can't do that because you're powerless, at least you can't cooperate. ”

“To put it mildly, I made a compromise for the future of humanity. ”

“What's the real reason? ”

“You killed a dog because it bit you? ”

“… Huh? ”

“A dog that passes by the front of the house runs up and bites your foot, and kills the dog? Usually you end up kicking ass. That's it. That's how far I'm willing to go to set him up. Of course, it can be frustrating not to kick your ass. He's probably up my ass right now. I'm willing to accept that, too. ”

“I almost died. ”

“… silly talk. For Lee Hyuk, death has no meaning like our death. What the hell do you know about him? He's seen thousands of extinctions, if you ask me. More times he's been killed than you've been bitten by a dog. ”

Christopher was speechless.

That sounds crazy, but it makes sense again.

For Lee Hyuk, it may not be a big deal that he almost died by Alpha.

“So you're in danger. ”

Christopher seemed to have something to say to Alpha. But in fact, Alpha was telling Christopher.

“Don't get involved with Lee Hyuk as much as you can. I don't understand him at all. Words are dangerous, and I have no idea why he's dangerous. I assure you, the only thing humanity needs to worry about right now is not the Horsemen, but Lee Hyuk. ”

“… Why? ”

Alpha said with a bloody smile.

“I think he's human, but he's not. It would be better if the Horses were closer to Humans. You don't understand if I tell you. So just take your hands off her. Mark my words. Unless you want to destroy the world with your own hands. ”

The Alpha walks out slowly, leaving a note behind.

Christopher silently looks out the door at Alpha's back.