Revenge with the Power of the Final Boss-Chapter 68: A New Goal

I’m too busy.Busy.Reading the terse replies from Han Se-hee and Lee Ha-yeon, Baek Seo-jin let out a dry chuckle.

Currently, he had returned to Gaeseong through a portal from Sariwon City. He hadn’t gone back to Seoul yet because he had planned to meet with Se-hee and Ha-yeon here.

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Se-hee, after leaving the Kangin Orphanage, had saved up her earnings as a healer to buy a small house in Gaeseong. Similarly, Ha-yeon, despite her penthouse in Seoul, also maintained a private villa in the area.

‘Even right after the entrance exam, they’re way too careless. Well, I suppose I’m the only one who knows there’s danger lurking.’

Simply sending a message about Kim Ho-jun’s schemes wouldn’t be enough to convince them. He had to tell them in person. From their perspective, Kim Ho-jun was likely nothing more than a benefactor—a hero who had captured Se-hee’s parents’ killer and saved them both from villains. Without Seo-jin directly explaining the truth, they wouldn’t understand.

That was why he had asked to meet them. But even after emphasizing that it was important, they had brushed him off, claiming to be busy.

‘Maybe they’re too tense from the exam, or perhaps they’re just catching up on things they put off while preparing.’

"Dammit."

Turning off his phone, Seo-jin rubbed his temples in frustration.

‘I need to deal with that bastard Kim Ho-jun quickly.’

If not for Kim Ho-jun, he wouldn’t even need to have these worries. Lost in thought about how to stop Ho-jun from getting closer to his precious friends, Seo-jin realized he had wandered deep into the mountains of Gaeseong.

‘Might as well clear my head and get in some training.’

Deciding to swing his sword and practice some basics to calm his nerves, he was surprised to see a red-haired middle-aged man approaching him.

“Well, well. I saw you earlier this morning, and now we meet again in the evening.”

“Ah, Kang-in-nim!”

It was none other than Choi Kang-in.

Seeing him, Seo-jin felt a sense of reassurance.

‘I’m lucky. Kang-in-nim is willing to listen to me!’

If Seo-jin could gather solid evidence of Kim Ho-jun’s crimes, Choi Kang-in would likely be instrumental in taking him down.

“Did you do well in your exam?” Kang-in asked.

“Yes, sir! I believe I gave it my best!” Seo-jin replied energetically.

Kang-in chuckled and nodded approvingly. “Good, good. Then I expect great results. I look forward to seeing you become an outstanding student.”

“Yes, sir! I’ll live up to your expectations!”

The praise of such a legendary hero filled Seo-jin with a renewed sense of purpose. The irritation he felt over Se-hee and Ha-yeon’s situation seemed to ease slightly.

“It’s not right for an old man to keep a young one too long,” Kang-in said with a laugh. “But before I go, there’s something I’d like to ask.”

“Of course, please go ahead.”

“Do you know why I founded Kangin Academy?”

Seo-jin hesitated before answering, “Isn’t it to train exceptional hunters?”

“That’s one reason,” Kang-in replied with a smile. “But there’s another: to find someone worthy of succeeding me as the head of the Kangin Guild.”

“A successor?”

Seo-jin had never heard of a successor for the Kangin Guild. Of course, there were rumors that Kang-in was looking for someone to take over, but hearing it directly from the man himself carried a weight that rumors did not.

‘So, it wasn’t just idle talk.’

Despite being over ninety years old, Kang-in appeared to be in his prime, surpassing even human limits for longevity. This vitality was precisely why no one took his search for a successor seriously—many believed it would take decades, perhaps even half a century, before he handed over his power.

For Seo-jin, it hadn’t seemed relevant—until now.

‘What if I were to become his successor?’

Even if he wouldn’t inherit Kang-in’s full wealth and influence immediately, simply being named the successor would give him significant clout. With that influence, Seo-jin could expose Kim Ho-jun as the villain he truly was. He might even nullify Ye-jin’s marriage to Ho-jun and help her regain her freedom.

“Just keep that in mind. Kangin Academy was partly established to find my successor,” Kang-in said, his tone casual.

“Yes, sir. I’ll remember that.”

“Good. Well, I’ll be off now. Keep working hard.”

“Thank you, sir!”

As Kang-in walked away, Seo-jin clenched his fists.

‘He wouldn’t have mentioned a successor for no reason.’

It might mean that Kang-in was considering Seo-jin as a candidate.

Successor to the Kangin Guild... Baek Seo-jin!

Though Seo-jin still intended to inherit the Baekho Guild from his parents, becoming Kang-in’s successor would elevate the Baekho Guild to unprecedented heights. It would also grant Seo-jin the authority to uphold justice on a grander scale.

‘I’ll grow even stronger!’

With the academy’s entrance ceremony scheduled for the 5th of next month, Seo-jin felt a surge of determination. Deep within the mountains, he began his training anew, pushing himself harder than ever.

‘I’ll become stronger and claim the position of Kangin Guild’s successor!’

***

"Haha, that boy seems to think he could become my successor," Choi Kang-in remarked with a chuckle.

"That’s likely because he has confidence in his own achievements," his companion replied.

"He does have talent, I’ll admit that. If only he had been born to better parents... perhaps I might have considered him as a candidate. But seeing him now, there’s no chance," Kang-in said, shaking his head.

Baek Seo-jin’s abilities were undoubtedly remarkable. If Kang-in hadn’t known about Baek Seo-jun’s existence, and if Seo-jin had grown up more righteously, he might indeed have considered him as a potential successor. But as things stood, even without Baek Seo-jun in the picture, Kang-in would never choose Seo-jin.

Had Baek Seo-jin been the sole child of Baek Hyung-won and Kim Yoo-jung, without an older brother like Seo-jun, things might have turned out differently. Without Seo-jun to be cast aside and sold to villains, the parents would likely have showered Seo-jin with love, free from the taint of favoritism and betrayal.

But reality was different. Baek Hyung-won and Kim Yoo-jung had irreparably stained their legacy with their actions. Instead of glory, they would reap the consequences of their sins.

"Anyway, thank you for your efforts," the companion said.

"It’s no trouble. For the real successor of the Kangin Guild, this old man is happy to go to such lengths. Haha~"

While it might be unfortunate for Baek Seo-jin to cling to his delusions, the successor had already been decided.

For Kang-in, who prioritized the fate of the world above all else, Seo-jin held no value. No matter what aspirations Seo-jin harbored, his existence served only one purpose: to assist Baek Seo-jun in achieving his revenge and, ultimately, persuading him to accept the role of Kangin Guild’s successor.

Kang-in had no reason to concern himself with Seo-jin’s circumstances, especially if it meant risking discord with Baek Seo-jun—the one person who could potentially save the world.

***

As I ended the call, Seomun Ye-jin leaned her face close to mine.

"Dear, no more calls now, right?"

"Yeah, no more. I’m done for the day."

"Great! Then, dear, it’s time for you to fulfill today’s duty."

Seomun Ye-jin settled onto my lap, straddling me so that her beautiful face was directly in front of mine. There was no ambiguity about what her actions meant.

"Seo-jun oppa, I’m next!"

"Seo-jun-nim, please, me too!"

On either side of me, Han Se-hee and Lee Ha-yeon clung to my arms, their soft bodies pressing against me. The sensation of their ample chests against my arms was impossible to ignore.

"Haha..."

I chuckled lightly at their eager insistence, each of them clearly wanting my attention and affection.

At this moment, one thing was undeniable.

‘My wives are far too good for someone like Baek Seo-jin.’

Even if that weren’t the case, I wouldn’t let anyone lay a finger on them. They were the only ones in this world who truly mattered to me, the ones I cherished and loved above all else.

Their presence was the very reason I was willing to risk everything to protect this world.

"Alright, I understand, dear," I said, softly addressing Seomun Ye-jin.

Her cheeks flushed a delicate shade of pink, and she shyly closed her eyes, leaning forward with her lips slightly parted. Gently, I kissed her, savoring the softness of her lips. Then, without breaking the moment, I pulled Han Se-hee and Lee Ha-yeon into my embrace as well.

I was vaguely aware of Baek Seo-jin tirelessly practicing his swordsmanship alone in the mountains of Gaeseong. But frankly, I didn’t care.

While he entertained delusions of becoming Kangin Guild’s successor and rescuing my wives from me, they were here, basking in happiness as my cherished companions.

"Ahh, Seo-jun oppa~ Hah, ahn~!"

"Seo-jun-nim~ Haaah~!"

My hands moved instinctively, eliciting soft moans as I cupped and kneaded their chests. Their breaths grew heavier, their warm exhalations brushing against my arms as they leaned their heads on me.

‘Tomorrow’s going to be busy, so I’ll make sure to pamper all three of them tonight.’

The entrance exams would continue until Friday, but tomorrow’s exams were especially significant.

‘Moriya Yuka and Kang Yu-ra.’

Two more heroines from the original story were set to take their entrance exams.