Fiddlesticks
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14.9 K
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“Shall we talk here?” “Let’s get out.” Ha-yoon shook his head and motioned toward the outside. He hated the idea of discussing matters amid dead machines—being thrown into such an environment was punishment enough; his cycle of death and rebirth sufficed. Without another word, Yeo Yeon-oh fell in step behind him. Their mismatched footsteps echoed along the darkened street, while the moon—its light streaming through gaps in the clouds—served as a silent guide for their uncertain…-
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When Ha-yoon remained silent, Yeo Yeon-oh casually lowered his gun with a shrug. The shelter people—confused and wary—fixed their hardened expressions on him. The machine that Yeo Yeon-oh had sniped let out a final, desperate clatter before its light went out completely—a total death. Every machine that had been strutting like a dog now turned its gaze squarely toward Yeo Yeon-oh. “What—how did you kill it…?” “…Is it really a human?” It was well past nightfall. The very…
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Faces twisted in chaos and confusion passed by. None of the items clutched in their hands could be called proper weapons. Ha-yoon bit his lip hard—this could be the end. “Close the door!” The moment he halted his sprint, he glanced back. One… two… three… four… “Damn it, have they all come out together?” Four machines followed in a row behind the lead unit. Without a moment’s hesitation, Ha-yoon drew his gun and aimed at the approaching machines. There was no time to…
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The streets were quiet. Only the debris of ruined buildings wandered in the sunlight, and shattered glass—cracked to the point of horror—glimmered unnervingly. Clang. A piece of machinery clattered across the pavement. Ha-yoon, walking in a daze, suddenly stopped and stared at a machine wedged in a corner. "……" His thick eyelashes moved slowly. His dark eyes, as if swallowed by an inky night, had lost their focus—as though he were completely mesmerized by something far…
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The man smiled broadly, his grin almost forced—an unmistakable show. Ha-yoon said nothing in response; he only tightened his grip on his gun, determined not to let his guard drop. As if to show he knew exactly what Ha-yoon was thinking, the man merely shrugged and chuckled lightly, his body language promising no harm. “I’m confident I can make sure you never get another scar like that.” The man’s gaze drifted to the scar hidden beneath his clothes. Ha-yoon scowled and glared…
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Light streamed in through the gap in the window. In a room with not a single proper blind, morning had arrived early. Ha-yoon, sprawled on the blanket as if collapsed, furrowed his brow as he slowly opened his eyes. “Ah….” A deeply dejected voice echoed in the space. With each movement, sounds of pain escaped him and his face twisted in agony. Barely able to turn his head, Ha-yoon glanced up at the ceiling before exhaling a ragged breath. His entire body throbbed with pain—there wasn’t a…
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Ha-yoon’s body suddenly went eerily still. Or at least, that’s how it felt. He couldn’t even blink as he fixed his gaze on the man before him. There was no doubt—the man was alive. "……" It made no sense. Not at this hour, not in a place like this. There shouldn’t be any living person here. Wandering the outskirts of the Field after dark was nearly a death wish. If anyone were out, it would surely be one of those “center dwellers”—humans who had sided with the machines, gained…
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At the moment when the red sun spread its light and disappeared beyond the horizon, the earth cried out in anguish. Bright red glows sliced through human bodies like a butcher’s knife, and blood burst through every torn gap, quickly covering the entire world. Some called it a disaster; others, a curse. Chilling screams filled the air in an endless, one-sided slaughter. Once, humans reigned at the top of the food chain, but now they were brought low—victims of unbridled greed and selfishness. From…
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