Chapter 1

Prologue

Ever since I was young, whenever I watched the news, I often found myself feeling frustrated.

[Yonhap News] Drunk-Driving Truck Strikes!! Only Son Survives Among Entire Family!!

“This case is an extremely serious matter, one in which none of the circumstances can be taken lightly. The defendant took the wheel of a large dump truck while intoxicated and, in his severely drunken state, grossly neglected his duty to watch the road ahead and ensure safety. As a result, an entire family suffered irreparable harm.”

“Three victims died at the scene, and the suffering of the surviving family member is also immense. The bereaved family has clearly expressed that they cannot forgive the defendant and is petitioning for severe punishment. This court does not in any way underestimate the defendant's culpability for bringing about such a horrific outcome.”

“However, the court must also consider the mitigating circumstances in the defendant's favor. These include the fact that he is a first-time offender with no prior convictions for similar offenses, that he took measures to provide aid immediately after the accident, that he admitted to all charges and demonstrated an attitude of deep remorse, that despite his financial difficulties, he deposited a substantial sum with the court as criminal compensation for the bereaved family in an effort to provide at least some restitution, and that he is covered by comprehensive insurance.”

“Case number 2022 Gohap 4736. Charges: Violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents and Violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes.”

“This court hereby sentences the defendant, Hong Chang-sik, to four years in prison.”

Bang, bang, bang—

Isn't it ridiculous?

A bastard who murdered an entire family by running them over with a dump truck gets a mere four years in prison, and that's supposedly close to the maximum punishment the law allows?

And the sole surviving victim is supposed to just accept that willingly?

“FUCK!!! HOW THE FUCK DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE, YOU MOTHERFUCKERS!!!”

A gun made with a 3D printer.

It was a crude piece of junk, and there was no hope of aiming it properly.

—BANG!!!

But fortunately, the distance was extremely short.

And just like that, the motherfucker who had killed my mom, dad, and younger sibling collapsed, bleeding.

“Hey!! Grab him!!!”

And at the very moment I was pinned down by the burly courthouse security guards.

Every sound in the world disappeared.

[Congratulations. Candidate Jeong Bareum has been selected as an Awakened One.]

It was the moment of awakening.

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Author's Note

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