Villain Eaten By The Hero - Chapter 107

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Belze loved Seo enough to blow up anything that got in his way.

Seo remembered what Seok said in the prison. If a villain can control their actions because of what he said, then that’s the first step towards socialization.

That could be the case, but in reality, one should worry about the situation from the opreverse situation. For example, like Belze, who threatens to destroy everything if she doesn’t get what she wants.

“You’re really… a born villain.”

But right now, it’s merely a threat, and that’s always been the case. The reason for creating this huge act was solely for Seo’s benefit. Just as Seo decided to go to prison for Belze, Belze gave Seo another chance to leap forward by using his abilities and turning her notoriety upside down.

Make the scandal look like it was all their doing. They rampaged more aggressively than usual to set the stage for the public to seek Seo’s help.

There would be no special benefit for <Cheonha>. If anything, she’s just setting the stage for more heroes to come after them.

Still, it was obvious that she did it for Seo.

Knowing that, Seo’s voice didn’t contain any hostility. Belze quickly picked up on that and smiled.

“Of course. You, on the other hand, are a natural hero. Surely, a hero like you wouldn’t just stand by and watch as citizens are in danger, right?”

“Anyway, you’re too arrogant. I tried to make you live safely, but you’re ungrateful.”

“Sorry, but hiding or living in fear is not my style. And do you find me so amusing? It’s not like you haven’t kept an eye on me all this time.”

It’s been two years since she fought Seo, five years since she’s been a member of the <Cheonha>, and seven years since she left home.

Belze, who had been flamboyantly rampaging for so long without any consequences, chuckled.

“Don’t think I’m easygoing just because you showed me a little affection. You’re just arrogant, thinking you’re stronger than everyone else.”

“I only didn’t arrest you because I enjoyed the brawl, not because you’re a good sport.”

Seo deflected Belze’s words one by one and realized that he was looking at her with a much lighter heart. The worries, frustration, and annoyance that had been lurking in his mind until now had mostly disappeared, leaving him feeling relieved.

He had taken it upon himself to go to prison, thinking it was the best way to protect Belze. Maybe it really was.

But as he faced Belze and felt the signs of an impending heated battle, his pent-up fighting spirit, which had been quietly simmering, began to surge fiercely. Seeing her subordinates preparing for battle and machines writhing as if ready to devour Seo from all directions, a fierce desire for victory that he hadn’t dredged up in a long time, stirred within him.

The lover in front of him is still lovely, but he still wants to beat her and win.

“You want a fight, don’t you?”

Belze, who knew Seo well, quickly saw through Seo’s thoughts.

“Of course you do. You’re just as restless as I am, aren’t you? We haven’t had a good fight in a while.”

“…We’ve had plenty of action in private though.”

When Seo made a teasing remark, implying their activities in bed, Belze’s ears turned slightly red. But instead of retaliating physically, she continued with the main point.

“Keep being a hero. Stop being so jittery and worrying about things that haven’t happened yet.”

“…….”

“Go ahead and rampage, fight, and try to restrain and overpower me. Try to talk me out of doing something dangerous. Maybe not now, but you never know. Maybe in three years or so, I’ll suddenly call it quits, settle down and go back to being a normal person.

“Or maybe you’ll pretend to be dead and run away.”

“That’s possible too. How about pretending to be a human who absorbed Kim Seo’s power then?”

“Not a bad idea.”

It was a light-hearted conversation, for some reason. In the past, Seo might have been angry and sentimental, wondering why they weren’t taking things seriously, but now those thoughts didn’t even cross his mind.

And why would he? The entire act was Belze showing her heart. It was grand, flashy, and utterly audacious, to the point where Seo himself couldn’t dare to imagine it.

It’s not foolish to question whether they should take their relationship seriously in the face of love that claims to give back everything, including notoriety and threats, while promising to restore Seo to his hero status.

Seo staked his reputation. He tried to catch Belze by putting down his career, his freedom, and his bright future.

If Belze were to speak, he didn’t give up anything. He only staked everything. Truly, everything.

To the point where petty worries seem foolish. He didn’t care if he would be hated, and the past where he trembled quietly, thinking he might be hated, now seemed pointless. He carried out things he shouldn’t have done without hesitation.

How many people in the world would have such a serious heart? Even now, Belze would ruthlessly break down and solve a few concerns floating around in Seo’s mind.

In the brief moment of weakness between them, it seemed charming, but looking back with a clear mind, it was undeniably dangerous.

“You’re really wicked, self-centered, terrifyingly cunning, and dangerous.”

“And you’re cruel, arrogant, obnoxious, and annoyingly responsible and a worrier.”

“I fell for those parts of you.”

“I like those parts of you too.”

Seo found it difficult to understand why, even though it was so dangerous and reckless, he was drawn to Belze’s audacity and danger.

And that’s how it was with Belze, too. She was drawn to Seo’s heroism, even the naive parts.

Metal objects like rebars, lampposts, guardrails, and broken car bodies around Seo began to rise one by one. The platform Belze was standing on shook violently, prompting Belze to quickly jump off.

Seo, ready for a fight, glanced up briefly. A large drone with a huge camera was trying to capture them on screen from a suitable position.

Seeing Belze nod, Seo let it be. It was obvious that the area was being recorded, and the footage would likely be spread throughout the city.

“…Are you okay with this?”

It was his last question. If Seo stayed in prison, it would be years before he could get out. He wouldn’t be able to become a hero again, and he would likely be under surveillance, but at least they wouldn’t be against each other anymore.

When he mentioned the possibility of that, Belze drew her brows together and gave him a shuddering look.

“Don’t you get it yet, Seo? This isn’t just good for you. Sure, you’ll be able to run wild like you used to, but don’t forget something important.”

Seo roll his eyes as if to ask, 

“Like what?”

And it prompted Belze to give a kind yet dangerous explanation.

“You owe us. You’re carrying a bomb that could go off anytime.”

Saying so, she pressed firmly around Seo’s wrist, a gesture not made lightly.

“You’ve been captured by me.”

It’s a line that’s been used to draw in heroes, wage a public relations war, and even take over parts of the city center.

While a successful moment could entirely reverse public opinion on Seo, if it were exposed that <Cheonha> manipulated it, it would be a crippling blow to Seo. Therefore, this was a weakness even more terrifying than a bomb.

Suddenly, Belze, who had come close enough to Seo’s nose as if to kiss him, grabbed his collar as if to kiss him.

“When you try to escape because you’re tired of me, be prepared for retaliation.”

Of course, she wouldn’t use this as an excuse to manipulate Seo like a spy or a subordinate. What Seo wanted was not compromise but a real fight, and that’s when he’s at his most brilliant and charming.

So, this was a menacing threat that hinted at the grim possibility of leaving her rather than a tool to be exploited.

But nonetheless, he had shackled himself to her who captured the accomplished, despised, and infamous hero of all in Meteor City.

And it was none other than Belze’s deed.

Belze laughed with glee, stepping close enough to brush his upper lip, then backing away.

“Hey, why stop now…?”

“You’re mistaken again. This isn’t over yet.”

“What?”

“I’ve only set the stage; I haven’t promised to let you win.”

With Seo puzzled before her, Belze placed her hand on her hip. She couldn’t think of a better posture to assume.

Behind her, a man with a rough mechanical sound slowly sat down.