Ubermensch – Chapter 50

Mason gave a wry smile at Eun Yuri’s words.

It was just like her. She had a timid, quiet, and weak tone, but she always said what she wanted to say.

With her innocent and delicate appearance, she was like the embodiment of the phrase”gentle on the outside, strong on the inside”.

That was exactly what Mason liked about her.

But…

“Wouldn’t it be difficult?”

If it was just meeting, just slipping out of the attack team building to meet, he might be able to manage it somehow.

But a date was another matter.

A date with Eun Yuri was a matter of privacy. The problem was that paparazzi craved that very privacy. The moment they met, Eun Yuri would also be hounded by paparazzi and gossip.

Mason could accept it as the price of his superhuman declaration, but there was no reason for Eun Yuri to suffer.

“Is it possible for people not to recognize me…?”

Mason’s massive body would be recognizable at a glance, even to someone who had never seen him before.

Eun Yuri was silent for a moment, then sighed in resignation.

“I think it would be difficult for a while. The paparazzi will eventually lose interest…”

Famous celebrities were often plagued by paparazzi for their entire lives. As long as Mason was famous, as long as he attracted attention, he would continue to be hounded.

And… Mason would always attract attention as long as he lived. As long as he was a superhuman and a man from the future.

Eun Yuri sighed.

“Isn’t this your first day off in a while?”

Given the Holy Knights’ demanding schedule, a day off was hard to come by.

Mason thought for a moment and sighed.

“Meet me in front of the movie theater by 3 o’clock. Think about what you want to watch.”

“I have a plan.”

Mason put his phone in his pocket.

Andrei, who had just finished his workout, was passing by in the hallway.

“Andrei, do me a favor.”

“…?”

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Eun Yuri was looking down at her phone.

“…”

The appointed time, 3 o’clock, was just around the corner.

However, Mason had yet to show up.

‘Where is he…?’

Mason boasted a massive physique that made ordinary people look like children. It was impossible to miss him, no matter how far away he was.

However, no matter how much she looked around, she couldn’t find anyone who even resembled Mason.

‘He couldn’t get out after all…?’

Eun Yuri wore a disappointed expression.

She understood, but she couldn’t help but feel let down.

‘I even dressed up for the occasion.’

3 o’clock.

The numbers on her phone announced the appointed time, and Eun Yuri cautiously made the call.

Ring ring ring.

The uninspired default ringtone of her phone rang out right next to her. Eun Yuri was startled and turned to her side.

“…?”

There stood a man in biker gang attire, a menacing outfit. He was tall and had a slim build like a swimmer.

“Hey.”

He greeted Eun Yuri, and she tilted her head in confusion.

“It’s me, me.”

The man slightly lifted his sunglasses.

At that moment, Eun Yuri was taken aback.

It was a familiar face.

“Mason?”

Mason smiled wryly.

“What happened? You shrunk!”

“I forcibly discharged the Barbarigen.”

His height was no more than 190 centimeters at most. He had a slim build that didn’t seem to exceed 100 kilograms. His broad shoulders and lean muscles, like those of a swimmer, were well-proportioned like a fashion model.

Eun Yuri had seen it before.

When Mason, whose body had shrunk after depleting his Barbarigen, ate and slept, his body would grow rapidly.

“So this is your real form, Mason?”

“The distinction between real and fake is a bit… I’m a clone of my father, so even this appearance is based on his.”

“This is what your father looked like, Mason?”

“Yes.”

Eun Yuri stared at Mason with wonder.

“Are all future people handsome like this?”

“No, it’s just my family. My family is the most prestigious family in the 28th century, so there’s a tendency to preserve the ancient human form.”

“There’s still a concept of prestigious families in the future?”

“Yes, our Massachusetts Park clan has as many as three active members in each generation.”

“…Three is a lot?”

“Yes, it’s the largest family in humanity.”

Mason cautiously asked.

“If you preferred my Barbarian form, I apologize. I couldn’t think of any other way to sneak out.”

“I like both forms.”

Eun Yuri gave a pure smile. Mason smiled wryly.

“Oh, right. Did I tell you?”

“Tell me what?”

“You look really beautiful today.”

“You haven’t said that yet.”

Eun Yuri smiled playfully.

“So would you tell me again?”

“You look really beautiful today?”

“Yes.”

“You look really beautiful today.”

Eun Yuri smiled.

Mason was a man who was clumsy with lies and pure. His words were all sincere.

How sweet a sincere compliment was.

Eun Yuri couldn’t help but smile.

“Let’s go watch a movie.”

“What are we going to watch?”

“A story about a man with a terminal illness and a woman who’s been terminally ill since birth falling in love.”

Mason frowned.

“That doesn’t sound very interesting.”

Eun Yuri chuckled.

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After the movie ended.

Walking out of the theater, Mason was shedding tears.

“Sob… Taehwan… Yuri…”

It was a movie about a man who didn’t want to die meeting a woman who had accepted death since childhood and learning how to let go of life, but conversely, the woman learned to want to live longer after meeting the man.

At first, Mason had held back, but during the scene of their first and last hospital escape date, he couldn’t hold back any longer and burst into tears.

“Why… Why…”

Eun Yuri took out a handkerchief she had prepared beforehand and handed it to Mason.

Mason blew his nose with a”sniff”and returned the handkerchief.

“…”

Eun Yuri threw the handkerchief in the trash.

“Come on, stop it. Stop crying now, okay?”

“But… but…”

Looking at Mason, who was shedding tears like a waterfall, Eun Yuri realized once again.

‘This person really isn’t used to absurdity.’

Mason was not accustomed to the concepts of incurable diseases or lifespans. He didn’t agree with the proposition that misfortune could befall someone for no reason.

He couldn’t accept that bad things happened to good people.

That was the driving force behind Mason’s anger towards monsters and his sensitivity to sad movies.

Eun Yuri found that aspect of Mason both strange and… endearing.

A giant who had grown up in a sterile chamber of evil, yet retained the innocence of a child.

“If you cry anymore, I’ll take a picture and sell it to the paparazzi.”

“What? Don’t take a picture!”

“Come on, stop crying. Stop crying and let’s go have dinner.”

Mason rubbed his swollen eyes and asked.

“…What are we eating?”

“Donkatsu.”

“Donkatsu…?”

Mason thought for a moment and said.

“We’re not going to the hospital, are we?”

“…Why would we go to the hospital?”

“I saw in ancient documents that boys are taken to the hospital by their mothers under the pretense of eating Donkatsu…”

“We’re not going to the hospital. Don’t worry.”

Eun Yuri laughed.

“And anyway, it’ll heal even if it’s cut off.”

“…!”

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There were three reasons why Eun Yuri chose a Donkatsu restaurant.

First, it was a food that Mason would likely enjoy. It was high in calories and had a fast turnover, so she thought it would be a good choice considering he would eat a lot and order more.

Second, it was a food that Eun Yuri also enjoyed.

Because of her small and slender physique, even a slight weight gain was immediately noticeable. Naturally, she had to be mindful of calories, so she usually avoided greasy and high-calorie foods like this.

The foods you avoid are always the most delicious.

And third, the most important reason… was the price.

Considering that Mason would devour dozens of servings, it was more efficient to choose a dish with a low price per serving and high calories.

This was a restaurant she had carefully chosen after much deliberation. It was a good restaurant… but…

“…Are you only going to eat one serving?”

“Yes, if I eat a lot, I’ll turn into Barbarian.”

Mason ordered only one serving and neatly put down the menu.

Eun Yuri wore a sullen expression.

‘If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen an expensive restaurant with a nice atmosphere…’

In many ways, Mason was an unpredictable person.

‘Well, it’s delicious, so let’s think positively.’

Eun Yuri and Mason engaged in casual conversation.

“So I smashed the bastard’s head with a hammer, and his brain matter got stuck on the hammer.”

“Really? What was the hammer made of? To be able to crack a skull, it must have been quite a good item.”

“It’s broken now, so there’s nothing I can do. I’m thinking of making something like a gauntlet instead of a hammer to strangle necks.”

“It’ll be almost like using your bare hands. A hammer is better for applying weight.”

For some reason, she felt the mother and daughter who were sitting at the table next to them move their table.

“…?”

For some reason.

Mason was insensitive to dating etiquette and ate his Donkatsu at his usual pace without considering his companion. Eun Yuri hadn’t even finished chewing and swallowing her first piece.

“…”

With nothing to do, Mason looked around blankly.

Then, something suddenly came to mind.