I Am The Anti-Mage

Chapter 99: I Bring An End to Magic

In the morning, Ji-woo went about his usual routine. Surprisingly, he met Dong-hyun and Yu-jin at the food stall.

Elijah was happy to see her son had some friends coming. It made the atmosphere of the food stall lively. She was already familiar with Dong-hyun and had met with Yu-jin before.

Unlike Elijah, Ji-woo put on a slightly frustrating face about the arrival of Dong-hyun and Yu-jin. He understood why Dong-hyun came. But, Yu-jin? He wasn’t close at all to the point where they could visit each other’s families.

However, Ji-woo didn’t want to spoil his mother’s happy mood and went along with the two hunters to prepare the food stall. After they finished, Dong-hyun, with a troubled look, asked him to speak in private.

Ji-woo agreed and stepped away from the food stall, leaving Yu-jin with her mother alone for a while to chat. Before Dong-hyun could speak, he was the first to open his mouth.

“This is shocking. I thought you didn’t dare to see me again and decided to stop continuing your training.”

Dong-hyun swallowed his saliva. He understood what Ji-woo meant by those words. However, he was not petty just because of the difference in philosophy. He convinced himself with the terms that the ones Ji-woo killed weren’t innocent humans. As long as he had known Ji-woo, no crime had ever got committed.

“Hyung! Eei, how can you say something like that to your junior.” Dong-hyun replied with an awkward chuckle. He chimes in again before being lectured by Ji-woo.

“Ah, right. About the training. When are we going to resume it?”

Ji-woo narrowed his eyes. “We can do it today. But after that, you will get an assignment from me. Also, what’s wrong with that girl? Why is she coming with you here?”

Dong-hyun wanted to ask more about the assignment but got tense when asked about Yu-jin. It happened because of him. But, he had no other choice due to being constantly forced by Yu-jin.

“I d-don’t know about it, h-hyung.” Dong-hyun stuttered and glanced at Ji-woo. He also subconsciously observed the movement of Ji-woo’s hands, worried that his head might get sacrificed to vent the annoyance.

Ji-woo didn’t keep pressuring Dong-hyun. Instead, he went back to the food stall.

Dong-hyun rubbed his chest in relief to see Ji-woo walk away after hearing his bullsh*t excuses. He then followed Ji-woo’s footsteps from behind, back to the food stall.

Ji-woo told Dong-hyun to go and wait at the usual place, which was at the foot of the mountain.

Dong-hyun and Yu-jin left after saying goodbye to Elijah. Ji-woo also went home first, then followed the two of them later.

Ji-woo told the two of them to leave. He felt that what they might be talking about didn’t need to be heard by his mother. He was also worried that his mother would get used to asking him for something. That was why he didn’t like it when someone he met or just came to his family.

At the foot of the mountain, Dong-hyun continued to grumble all the way. He expressed his displeasure, followed by Yu-jin. Although, Ji-woo was still silent on that for now. There was no guarantee his head would survive if their situation had not to get clarified or rectified.

On the other hand, Yu-jin nonchalantly faced Dong-hyun’s protests all the way to the destination. For her, as long as she could get powerful, putting on a thick face was normal. There was nothing to be ashamed of such an approach.

“Let’s get the facts straight. I didn’t come because of you. I came alone to seek Ji-woo’s training. That and this are different, got it?”

Dong-hyun slapped his forehead, unable to deal with Yu-jin. He felt his logic was no longer working.

‘This woman is so unreasonable! Did you know that my head is at stake in this matter!? Fine! Just do whatever you want!’

Dong-hyun grunted on the side. And before long, he saw Ji-woo was coming.

He waved a hand to say hello and noticed the battered bag Ji-woo was wearing was the same as before in the desert dungeon. The shabby bag hung from Ji-woo’s left shoulder to the waist. Like a college kid who came to campus with a neat style. Everything was perfect, face, body shape, and casual clothes except for the bag, which didn’t look like trendy college kids’ bags these days.

However, Dong-hyun didn’t dare mention it or criticize Ji-woo about the bag, given the current circumstance. It was because Yu-jin’s problem was still not settled yet.

Yu-jin stared at Ji-woo from the moment he came into sight before her. Even when Ji-woo stopped his tracks in front of her, her gaze never shifted even after her eyes blinked.

Ji-woo scanned Dong-hyun and Yu-jin. One looked calm but seemed to be about to explode at any moment while the other was restless and kept his head down frequently. He shook his head and broke the silence.

“You. Show me what you’ve trained before. And how far it’s progressed without my supervision.

“And you. What business are you looking for? Didn’t I clearly say before that we are not close and know each other? This is the second time you have appeared in front of me. Do you really have a crush on me?”

Dong-hyun widened his eyes when he heard what Ji-woo said, so much that he forgot what he was about to do.

Meanwhile, Yu-jin was taken aback by those words. Previously, she had also got treated the same way. She gritted her teeth. She didn’t want to back down just because she got that kind of attitude. Power was her goal!

“No! I just want to be taught and trained as you did to Dong-hyun. Nothing else! Also, I don’t have a crush on you! You’re not my type! Stop dreaming!”

Dong-hyun twitched after hearing Ji-woo get yelled at by Yu-jin. He had a strange feeling when it happened, like he was satisfied but also worried at the same time.

Ji-woo frowned. He then turned his face toward Dong-hyun, who suddenly whistled and did some incoherent kung fu moves, acting like he didn’t see or hear what just had happened.

Yu-jin wanted to come up with another excuse to convince Ji-woo. But instead, she got a completely unexpected surprise.

“Fine. I’ll teach you the same way I taught Dong-hyun. There’s only one rule. My words are absolute. Is that clear?”

Dong-hyun was the first one to react with sudden acceptance.

“Eei! Hyung! You can’t do that. This is discrimination. How can you accept it? Is it because she’s a woman? Ey! This isn’t right!”

“Come here.” Ji-woo casually spoke.

The words were like thunder into Dong-hyun’s ears. His pupils constricted, and his heartbeat was faster than usual. He then gulped uncomfortably after seeing Ji-woo’s hand gesture.

‘That’s his usual beating hand move. F*ck! I’m screwed!’

“Okay. It looks like I’m the one who needs to get closer.”

It felt like destiny got already set for Dong-hyun. He immediately worshiped on the ground, begging for forgiveness.

“Hyung! Hyung! Wait! It’s just a misunderstanding. I don’t even remember what I said earlier. I must be out of my mind! Aigo, this mouth of mine!”

Dong-hyun slapped his mouth and pleaded while correcting his words.

Yu-jin, who was on the side, also glanced at Dong-hyun with a sharp gaze. She was initially surprised by Ji-woo’s response. But, her mood turned sour at those words earlier.

However, Dong-hyun was oblivious to Yu-jin’s deadly stare at him. Even if he was aware and knew, he was more afraid of Ji-woo than Yu-jin. The existence of those two people was unequal to him and had vastly different levels.

“Tch! What an idiot!” She crossed her arms over her chest and sneered at Dong-hyun’s action that sucked up to Ji-woo.

Ji-woo canceled what he wanted to do and let Dong-hyun go, telling him to do a short burst technique until his Mana runs out. He then turned his face back to Yu-jin.

“So? Are we clear?”

Yu-jin bit her lip and nodded to confirm her determination to train under Ji-woo.

“Good. Now, cast all your magic spells on me. You don’t need to hold back. You also don’t have to worry about the surroundings. Just let it all out.”

Yu-jin squinted her beautiful eyes. “I didn’t train as he did?” While pointing at Dong-hyun.

“No. It’s only for people with a small Mana capacity. You, who have six times his Mana, aren’t fit to learn about that.”

Yu-jin clicked her tongue and instantly let out her Mana Presence. She was ready to make Ji-woo swallow his own words.

Dong-hyun sensed Yu-jin’s Mana Presence, pausing his task for the time being. He smirked at the side as a spectator.

‘Soon. That woman will surely cry when she sees all her magic gone without a trace. Ji-woo hyung’s technique is second to none. I’m even traumatized if I want to cast magic in front of Ji-woo hyung.’

Dong-hyun shivered at the thought.