Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 180

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 180】

180. Exposure (2)

In truth, Kwon Han-ul had anticipated that everyone would have noticed.
He had wielded the power of the Superhuman Bloodline freely and surrounded the hospital with the mana of the Dragon Heart.
After causing such a commotion, there was no way others could have remained oblivious.
Ultimately, Kwon Han-ul had no choice but to lay bare all his secrets.
As Kwon Han-ul’s account continued, the others displayed expressions of disbelief.
Yet they had no choice but to believe him. After all, Kwon Han-ul had genuinely wielded the powers of other bloodlines.
“So… you’re saying you possess the ability to acquire other bloodlines, Commander?”
When everyone fell silent, Mei Hong finally spoke.
“The Black Dragon Bloodline, the Healthy Bloodline, the Genius Bloodline, the Asura Bloodline, the Superhuman Bloodline, the Servant Bloodline, the Phantom Beast Bloodline, the Dragon Heart Bloodline…”
As Mei Hong counted on her fingers, she could only gasp in astonishment.
“That’s practically every bloodline in the entire world!”
“I suppose you could say that.”
“And they’re all true bloodlines?”
“Yes.”
Mei Hong’s mouth fell open wide. It showed no signs of closing.
“Did you know about this, Hu-don?”
“I… I didn’t know either. Han-ul wasn’t an ordinary true bloodline user…”
Kwon Hu-don gazed at Kwon Han-ul with eyes filled with reverence. It was quite burdensome.
“Wait, Gael doesn’t seem surprised at all?”
“I already knew.”
“What? You already knew?”
“The Phantom Beast Bloodline is sensitive to others’ auras… Why are you looking at me like that?”
Mei Hong began pressing Gael Garsian with an angry expression, while Kwon Hu-don did so with a look of disappointment.
“How could you two keep such an enormous secret to yourselves!”
“It was the Commander’s orders…”
“W-well, that’s true… but it feels like we’re being left out!”
“There are only four of us. How can two people be left out…”
As the two pressed him, Gael Garsian began to falter. It seemed the interrogation would not end anytime soon.
“How did Kwon Han-ul come to possess such an ability?”
Joo Ha-yeon, who had remained silent until now, posed the question. Kwon Han-ul could not answer readily.
The existence of the ‘Vessel’ was far too immense. Should I even reveal this to others?
Soon, Kwon Han-ul shook his head from side to side.
The people gathered here had sacrificed their lives to save him. If I cannot trust them, whom can I trust?
“I don’t fully understand the nature of this ability either. However, I do know how I came to possess it.
Kwon Han-ul revealed that the Demon had originally possessed this ability.
He then explained how Aeon’s founder had killed the weakened Demon upon its arrival on Earth and stolen its power and abilities.
“After that, Aeon conducted endless experiments on people to harness this power. The Sorcerer who oversaw those experiments was Odin, and one of the test subjects was my mother.”
When mentioning his parents, Kwon Han-ul felt something catch in his throat. He suppressed the emotion and continued his account.
Kwon Cheon had attacked Aeon’s laboratory to rescue his mother, and through their union, Kwon Han-ul was born.
“It seems the vessel was passed down to me when my mother gave birth to me.”
After finishing his story, Kwon Han-ul looked at his companions. Their faces showed confusion that went beyond mere incomprehension.
It was understandable they couldn’t easily believe it. Even Kwon Han-ul, who had experienced this directly, found it overwhelming to accept.
“Han-ul, I understand what you’ve been through. But… how did you discover these facts?”
This time, Kwon Mi asked. As Heukcheon’s diplomatic representative, she had handled vast amounts of information from around the world.
Yet everything Kwon Han-ul had spoken of was entirely new to her.
“When I lay in the stone coffin to undergo the Rebirth Procedure, I was able to see the past. I believe I witnessed the memories of those who possessed this power.”
I couldn’t be certain.
But given that the memories began with the Demon, it seemed plausible.
“If you have that power… is something like that even possible?”
“I’m not entirely sure. But considering the capabilities this power possesses, it wouldn’t be impossible.”
Aeon conducted all manner of experiments with the vessel. The vessel displayed truly diverse miracles. Each time the Ion Mages witnessed these miracles, they wept with awe and reverence.
“From those past memories, I also learned the truth about my father and mother’s deaths.”
At those words, Kwon Mi’s shoulders trembled.
“They didn’t die from illness?”
“It’s highly probable that Kwon Hyuk orchestrated it. Both of them were killed by Kwon Hyuk’s hand.”
Kwon Han-ul spoke in an emotionless voice. Or rather, he acted as though he were emotionless. Otherwise, his feelings would have erupted.
“…Hyuk hyung did that? Is that really true?”
“I stake my honor and that of my parents on every word I’ve spoken. It is all truth.”
Before he realized it, Kwon Han-ul had clenched his fists.
“Aunt, I will kill Kwon Hyuk.”
Kwon Han-ul spoke with unwavering resolve. At his words, Kwon Mi’s face hardened.
In that moment, Kwon Han-ul had declared it: he and Kwon Hyuk were enemies with an irreconcilable blood feud.
Simultaneously, he was forcing a choice upon her—demanding she decide which side she would stand on.
“…To be honest, I don’t know what to think.”
Kwon Mi spoke with uncertainty in her voice.
“Considering Kwon Hyuk hyung’s nature, it’s not entirely unbelievable. He’s a cruel and terrifying person. But… no matter what, it’s hard to imagine him going that far.”
Kwon Mi is of the Heukcheon Bloodline.
The Heukcheon Bloodline does not abandon family. They do not cast aside their own blood.
Because of this way of thinking, it was difficult for her to believe that Kwon Hyuk could commit such acts.
Perhaps she simply didn’t want to believe it.
“But this much I promise you: I will always stand by your side.”
Kwon Mi grasped Kwon Han-ul’s hand.
“Whatever you do, I will support you. And if… Kwon Hyuk hyung tries to harm you…”
Kwon Mi’s eyes blazed with intensity. A killing intent rose within them.
“When that time comes, I’ll stand by your side and fight alongside you.”
Kwon Han-ul bowed his head deeply, feeling genuine gratitude toward Kwon Mi for giving him such a certain answer.

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After that, Kwon Han-ul focused on cleaning up after the battle.
First, he treated the Black Fang Corps Members scattered throughout the hospital. Fortunately, all the hospital’s doctors had been hiding in the underground bunker, so he was able to receive their assistance.
Among the Black Fang Corps Members, there were those who had died, and many who had become disabled.
Despite Kwon Han-ul and Takamine Ryoko doing their utmost to treat them, it seemed unavoidable that their fighting strength would be weakened.
The Black Fang Corps was formidable, but the villains from Pandemonium were simply too numerous. The continuous one-against-many battles had worn them down.
“Odin truly risked everything. It was my mistake for only preparing against Mei Xiao.”
Kwon Mi spoke with a bitter expression. Had only Mei Xiao and her subordinate forces come, she would have been able to handle them sufficiently.
The problem was that Odin had brought a massive contingent of Pandemonium’s villains with him.
“In any case, I need to recuperate for a while too. I should use this opportunity to reorganize the Black Fang Corps.”
With Kwon Han-ul’s help, Kwon Mi’s body had recovered significantly. However, not everything had returned to normal.
Having suffered greatly from a massive curse, her senses had become distorted and the pathways of her magical power had become twisted.
There was no solution but to spend time recovering separately.
“…I need to hold a memorial service for Secretary Kim as well.”
Secretary Kim, Kwon Mi’s trusted aide and second-in-command, had lost his life in the battle against Odin.
For her, this was an irreplaceable loss.
“Don’t worry. I’ll restore everything to normal soon.”
But her moment of weakness was brief.
“I’ll need to use my strength for you someday. I can’t just sit idle like this, can I?”
Kwon Han-ul once again felt how strong Kwon Mi truly was.

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After the cleanup was finished, Kwon Han-ul arranged a separate meeting with Takamine Ryoko.
It was to express his gratitude and offer an apology.
“I’m deeply sorry that the hospital was destroyed because of me.”
“Why are you apologizing, Kwon Han-ul? When you think about it, the real problem is the criminals from Pandemonium who attacked the hospital.”
Takamine Ryoko shook her head as she spoke. Her attitude made Kwon Han-ul’s chest tighten.
It was true that the hospital had been damaged by the villains of Pandemonium… but the destruction caused by Kwon Han-ul slamming Odin around was far more extensive.
Especially since he’d torn through the ceilings from the basement all the way to the top floor, the hospital was in such a precarious state that it could collapse at any moment.
“Still, since I’m the cause, I can’t avoid taking responsibility. Heukcheon will cover all the costs needed to rebuild the hospital.”
“I appreciate the offer, but I can’t accept it.”
Takamine Ryoko answered immediately without a moment’s hesitation. Kwon Han-ul couldn’t help but be taken aback.
“I prepared this rebirth procedure to repay the kindness you showed me. It was entirely my decision. Whatever happens in the process is my responsibility to bear.”
Her voice and eyes didn’t waver in the slightest. Kwon Han-ul was impressed by her unwavering resolve.
“But if things continue this way, won’t the hospital be in danger?”
….
Takamine Ryoko seemed at a loss for words.
The hospital would need to be rebuilt from scratch, and thinking of the losses that would accumulate in the meantime gave her a headache.
“Still, I cannot accept your offer, Kwon Han-ul. I was trying to repay a debt, not receive help…”
“Then consider it differently. Miss Takamine Ryoko, you’re not receiving help from me. You’re receiving compensation for what you’ve done.”
“Pardon?”
Takamine Ryoko asked in confusion.
“My aunt told me that even after losing consciousness from Odin’s curse, she regained awareness intermittently and saw what you did.”
“I didn’t really do anything special…”
“You blocked Odin’s path as he tried to enter the operating room, buying time.”
Though intelligent enough to oversee a major hospital at her young age, Takamine Ryoko was ultimately just an ordinary person.
She had no magical power and hadn’t learned any skills. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that if Odin merely glared at her, she would die of a heart attack from sheer terror.
Yet despite this, Takamine Ryoko had stood in Odin’s way.
“As a doctor, I couldn’t abandon my patient. It was simply the right thing to do.”
“You were the only one in that place who did what was right.”
There had originally been many other doctors in the operating room besides Takamine Ryoko.
But when Odin tried to break down the operating room door, they all panicked and fled through the emergency exit.
“Thanks to the brief time you bought for me, I was able to wake up safely. So please, give me the chance to repay this debt.”
“But…”
“And when you think about it, aren’t we now in the same boat, sharing a common fate?”
When Kwon Han-ul revealed all his secrets, Takamine Ryoko had been present.
Before revealing the secrets, he had considered asking Takamine Ryoko to leave, but he changed his mind.
After all, she had already witnessed Kwon Han-ul using the powers of different bloodlines.
“I don’t want to see a trustworthy and skilled doctor like you disappear like this.”
This was sincere. Finding someone you could trust in life wasn’t easy—it was like plucking a star from the sky.
“I know I’m speaking as if I’m doing something grand, but I’m not really repaying anything. All the funds come from my aunt’s pocket, after all.”
Kwon Han-ul added playfully. A slight smile appeared on Takamine Ryoko’s face.
“Then I shall gratefully accept Heukcheon’s assistance this time.”

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With everything concluded, Kwon Han-ul and the Black Darkness Corps decided to return to the Main House.
Kwon Mi and the Black Fang Corps remained in Japan for further recuperation.
“Oh… this is the subspace crystal Odin left behind, isn’t it?”
On the airplane returning to the Main House.
Kwon Han-ul and the Black Darkness Corps huddled together around the black crystal.
“Since it was left by someone of Odin’s stature as a representative of Pandemonium, it must contain extraordinary treasures, right?”
Mei Hong’s eyes gleamed with anticipation. Kwon Hu-don and Gael Garsian wore expressions of eager expectation as well.
“Odin was obsessed with becoming stronger. Perhaps there might be magical artifacts suitable for your use, Kwon Han-ul.”
Joo Ha-yeon spoke with hopeful enthusiasm. She had deliberately mentioned magical artifacts because Kwon Han-ul’s equipment was gradually falling behind in quality.
In truth, every piece of equipment Kwon Han-ul possessed was extraordinary. Among world-ranked hunters, few possessed gear of this caliber.
However, the opponent Kwon Han-ul would face next was Kwon Hyuk.
Heukcheon’s second-in-command. To fight someone ranked among the world’s top five, superior equipment was essential.
“Then I shall open it.”
As Kwon Han-ul infused mana into the crystal, its contents spilled out in a heap.
The group’s expressions brightened with anticipation. But moments later, disappointment set in.
“…What is all this?”
“Odin’s treasure… is this really it?”
“Something seems amiss to me as well.”
The items scattered across the floor were nothing but leather-bound books.
Joo Ha-yeon picked up several volumes and scanned through them.
“These are… grimoires.”
At her words, Mei Hong, Kwon Hu-don, and Gael Garsian lost interest.
Grimoires could only be mastered by those with talent for magic.
Therefore, most hunters showed little interest in such texts.
“…I see. From Odin’s perspective as a sorcerer, grimoires would indeed be the world’s most precious treasures.”
Joo Ha-yeon spoke with a frown. Even understanding Odin’s mindset filled her with revulsion.
“Kwon Han-ul, would you mind if I examined these books for a moment?”
“By all means.”
Joo Ha-yeon flipped through the collection and selected several volumes. She became instantly absorbed.
“I’ve never seen these characters before.”
“My translation skill isn’t activating either.”
“What kind of leather is this?”
Meanwhile, the three members of the Black Darkness Corps seemed indifferent to the books.
Kwon Han-ul opened one volume himself. It was filled with unfamiliar script.
【Your ‘Half-Demon Blood’ resonates.】
【You decipher the grimoire ‘The Dual Principles of the Spiral’.】
“…W-what?”
The contents of the grimoire began to make sense to me. Though I’d never seen these characters before, I could understand their meaning.
But that wasn’t all.
【’Half-Demon Bloodline’ is absorbing knowledge.】
【’Grimoire ‘The Dual Principles of the Spiral’ — do you wish to acquire it?】
Kwon Han-ul stared at the message with a bewildered expression.
Magic cannot be learned without aptitude. Moreover, unlike skills, it cannot be acquired quickly—it requires prolonged study before one can use it.
To acquire magic like a skill?
“This bloodline is quite remarkable….”
Kwon Han-ul marveled as I examined several more grimoires. Each time I opened a book, an acquisition message appeared.
“There’s no limit to acquisition either….”
Normally, a sorcerer can only learn a single form of magic. Human talent has its boundaries, after all.
But the Half-Demon Bloodline had no such restrictions. I could master every form of magic.
I was searching through the useful spells with admiration when it happened.
“Ah?”
Mei Hong discovered something. A glimmer caught the eye between the books.
“C-Captain! Look at this! Look at this!”
Mei Hong hurriedly thrust the object toward me.
It resembled a rose carved from precious gemstones. The layered petals were breathtakingly beautiful.
“Check it quickly!”
Unable to resist Mei Hong’s urging, I examined the item’s information.
【Heart of the Phantom Beast】
-Quality: Legendary (SSS+++)
-Description: The noble heart of a phantom beast. Brimming with formidable vitality. Merely carrying it grants remarkable effects.
-Ability
Upon consumption, raise any single stat up to SS-rank.
“…Wow.”
I let out an involuntary exclamation.

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