The exaggerated tone of Dies Irae’s account offered some value, though it was still rife with hyperbole. Bang Soo-byeon’s potential status as an Awakened remained ambiguous, but his involvement in several strange and significant incidents was undeniable.@@@@


    According to Dies Irae, Bang Soo-byeon was often at the heart of peculiar and extraordinary situations. His military unit frequently suffered heavy losses, yet somehow the enemy would also be completely wiped out or mysteriously abandon their positions.


    Dies Irae69: "The units under his command would always be annihilated, but the enemy would also disappear without a trace, as if an evil spirit clung to him. Back then, the concept of Awakened didn’t even exist. People just whispered that he was cursed or possessed."


    Dies Irae emphasized one consistent trait—Bang Soo-byeon’s utter fearlessness in the face of death. He would always choose the most dangerous assignments, often at great personal risk, earning him a promotion to colonel.


    During the skirmishes in North Korea, the battles were less about full-scale engagements and more about ambushes, surprise attacks, and sporadic clashes. Most North Korean forces would surrender upon encountering South Korean troops, but certain units resisted to the bitter end. In this chaotic environment, Bang Soo-byeon’s aggressive tactics achieved the high command’s objectives, despite repeated losses to his forces.


    Moreover, Bang Soo-byeon displayed none of the typical signs of being Awakened. There were no glowing eyes, no energy fields, no shockwaves—none of the abilities associated with Awakened individuals. If he had truly been an Awakened, especially one of such power, his subordinates or superiors would have reported his extraordinary nature, particularly during the height of the Kang Han-min and Na Hye-in era, when Awakened individuals were celebrated as national heroes.


    Thus, despite the intriguing testimonies, Bang Soo-byeon’s story returned to square one. There was no compelling evidence to confirm his status as an Awakened. Perhaps his mistress, Jeon Yu-gyeong, was simply mistaken.


    Unwilling to leave it there, I reached out to Jeon Yu-gyeong again.


    Beep. Beep. Beep.


    This time, it took persistent attempts to get through, likely due to my earlier prank about "Um Chang."


    Finally, the connection was established.


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