A Terminal Healer Needs an Obsessive Maniac-Chapter 141

‘...I need to trust my partner.’

Even though his face was hardened by the overwhelming worry that made it difficult to breathe, Choi Kang-Hu decided to follow the plan he and his lover had made beforehand, setting the stage to face the higher beings one-on-one.

Ryu Seo-Ha must have already prepared a way to survive if he encountered a higher being. Rather than worrying about his young lover, now was the time to trust him, who was wiser than anyone else, and act according to the plan. After all, the guidance of his guardian spirit had never failed him, always yielding the best results.

Choi Kang-Hu extended his tightly clenched fist, blood no longer flowing through his knuckles, and touched the translucent string that loosely connected the 'worlds.'

If you closely observe the flow of energy along the lines, you’ll find a minute dimensional rift.

Just as Ryu Seo-Ha had explained, Choi Kang-Hu felt a somewhat artificial flow of energy at his fingertips where they touched the translucent connection.

Each higher being has a highly secretive and personal domain, in other words, their dwelling space.

Having quickly pinpointed the position, which flickered with a unique and intermittent rhythm, Choi Kang-Hu unleashed his power, greatly widening the minute rift.

Be cautious, the stronger ones usually occupy coordinates that allow them to observe multiple ‘worlds’ with minimal effort.

He was prioritizing devouring the core of a relatively weaker higher being, as his lover had advised. His energy, burning like a searing hot iron, quickly expanded the spatial rift.

The small rift helplessly opened its maw, transforming from a narrow line into an angled shape. The acute triangle turned into an obtuse triangle, then rapidly morphed into a broad fan-shaped curve.

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Beeeeeep—

Suddenly, a high-pitched noise, resembling tinnitus, echoed loudly. A giant figure with black wings squeezed through the space Choi Kang-Hu had ripped apart with his power.

It was humanoid but so large and indistinct that it was difficult to grasp its features at a glance.

With its black membrane wings reminiscent of a demon from legends, the being bared its teeth and unleashed a concentrated beam of dark energy toward Choi Kang-Hu.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The armor of the Celestial Vestments and various defensive gear kicked into high gear, operating at maximum capacity. In the blink of an eye, his stamina and mana were being drained rapidly, but the potions stored in the [Subspace], accessed through the black scales on his back, quickly replenished them.

The chain sickle, retrieved before crossing the American continent with spatial skills, surrounded the area, transforming the dark space into an environment similar to Earth.

Most of them have never been exposed to materials like nitrogen or oxygen.

As the atmosphere, once filled with dark energy in the weightless space, shifted to a nitrogen concentration of 78% and oxygen of over 20%, the being’s attacks noticeably slowed.

If you create an environment similar to Earth’s air composition with the chain sickle, you can briefly disrupt a higher being’s focus and impede its movements.

Though the advantage was temporary, as the entity quickly adapted to the unfamiliar environment, just like the other beings that had once manifested on Earth.

However, in battles of transcendental power, even a fractional delay could create a massive opening. And Choi Kang-Hu wasn’t one to waste such an opportunity.

In that fleeting moment when the higher being, with its black wings spread wide, hesitated in the unfamiliar atmosphere, the Yeoui Sword shattered into countless pieces, raining down on the creature like petals scattered by the wind.

The SSS-rank weapon, whose sharpness varied according to the wielder’s intent, pierced the massive body relentlessly. Various consumables and auxiliary equipment worked behind the scenes to assist in the attack.

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A strange, distorted wave echoed as the higher being let out a scream of agony. Its form shrank to human size as it tried to minimize the damage and launched a counterattack.

In the time it would take an ordinary person to take a single breath, countless exchanges of blows took place. Meanwhile, the black scales on Choi Kang-Hu’s back diligently absorbed potions, assisting him without a cooldown period.

Clang—!

Just as the combat unfolded at unimaginable speeds, the decisive blow that ended the fight also came in an instant. The victor was not Choi Kang-Hu himself, but the Celestial Vestments, which had been focused on defense.

Like a transforming suit, the sleeves of the robe elongated at the nano level, turning into sharp blades that attacked the higher being. The ends of the robe wrapped tightly around the entity’s body, helping Choi Kang-Hu’s sleeves repeatedly stab its heart.

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The high-pitched cries, filled with frustration or perhaps pain, resonated around them, causing the ‘worlds’ to ripple like dancing soap bubbles. Choi Kang-Hu’s cold eyes swept over the grotesque sight of the creature’s chest, which had been split open to reveal its hideous interior.

Without hesitation, he reached into the being’s heart, aiming for the core embedded inside like a monster’s mana stone. Despite the creature’s desperate struggle, he grasped the core, ripped it out, and silence descended as the high-pitched sound abruptly ceased.

[Skill ‘Devour’ has been activated.]

Choi Kang-Hu swallowed the core of the higher being, which he had acquired more easily than expected, and began to chew.

[Level up.]

[Level up.]

[Level up.]

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[Magic stat increased by 412.]

[Skill ‘Gravitational Wave’ acquired.]

[Item ‘Interdimensional Telescope (SSS-rank)’ acquired.]

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[3193578 days of lifespan acquired.]

System messages filled his view, so numerous they blocked his sight. A twisted smile formed on his lips. Although, unlike Ryu Seo-Ha, no system displayed his remaining lifespan, he could feel that his lifespan had increased significantly. It was a welcome change.

Ignoring the shredded wounds on his body, Choi Kang-Hu quickly started moving after storing the enemy’s now lifeless body in the [Subspace]. He moved with speed, but suddenly stopped when a distant glowing ring came into view.

“Pyuu pyuu!”

Ruby, who had spotted Choi Kang-Hu approaching at supersonic speed, let out a tearful cry she had been holding back. However, his eyes were fixed on the pale face nestled in the bird’s wings.

The breath of the lover he longed to see was nowhere to be felt. The eyes that should have warmly welcomed Choi Kang-Hu were firmly shut, and the delicate body was cold, steadily losing its warmth. Ruby’s wings, covering the body, resembled a burial shroud, sending chills down his spine.

Death. The word flashed across his mind, painting his vision red. Overwhelmed with emotion, Choi Kang-Hu’s body trembled uncontrollably, his eyes wide with rage. He clenched his teeth, struggling to regain his composure, but his mind went blank.

[Skill ‘Space Leap’ has been activated.]

He instantly leapt through space, removing the pocket ring from Ryu Seo-Ha’s hand and pulling his lover’s fragile body, now restored to its original size, into his arms. His emotions erupted like a volcano, and he held on so tightly that the blood vessels in his eyes burst, red tears flowing freely.

Even with the main core, which would grant dominance over the higher dimension, right in front of him, he paid it no mind. His expression frozen in a stoic mask, Choi Kang-Hu held his beloved, shedding blood tears endlessly.

“Piiuuu—!”

Then, the sound of Ruby’s cry, sharp as if in protest, suddenly snapped him back to reality. It was as though her insistent cries reminded him of something he had forgotten in the shock of witnessing Ryu Seo-Ha’s death.

Unlike ordinary lovers, they had a special opportunity for interaction. The complex emotions, dominated by frustration, anger, and grief, transformed into a surge of gratitude he had never felt before.

‘Please...’

Choi Kang-Hu cradled his lover’s small head in his large hand, bringing their trembling, bloodstained lips together. With swift and urgent movements, he began transferring as much of his lifespan as possible, sharing it at maximum speed.

Soon, he witnessed a sight more beautiful than any other moment of life—Ryu Seo-Ha’s long eyelashes, which had been resting lightly like snowflakes on the eaves of a spring day, began to tremble ever so slightly. Without pausing to wipe away the unending flow of tears, Choi Kang-Hu deepened the kiss, their tongues entwining.