The Mortal Evolution

"Eeehhhh!"

"But... it hasn't even been a week since you made that promise."

"My promises are always like that, I don't like to delay things."

Soon after Joo-na gets changed, Hao-Yun takes her to a Real Estate Company with a good reputation.

"Joo-na, we've reached our destination!"

"So, is this our new home, big brother?"

"No! This isn't our new home, the people here will help us find a good home."

"Oh..."

"Let's go inside..."

As both of them walk inside the Real Estate Office, A Girl approaches them...

"Hello, sir, how may I help you?"

"We want a new House, in a good, safer area."

"Sure, sir, what's your budget?"

"Hmm, I've around 1.7 billion in my account. I gained it in 3 days, so it means I'll be able to earn a few more billions easily in one month."

"Show me first, we'll talk about money later."

"Sure, sir..."

The agent lady took both to the centre of Seoul.

"Take a look at this property, sir, it comes with 4 rooms, 1 living room, 1 large kitchen, and 1 large bathroom with a luxury jacuzzi bathtub."

"Everything is equipped with the latest, cutting-edge technology, and the area is best known for its demand."

"Joo-na, what do you think? Do you want to make it your new house?"

"Big brother... This house is good... I like it very much, but... It's too noisy here."

"You're right, that was the same thing I was concerned about."

"Miss agent, can you show us a good place which is quiet and has greenery around it?"

"Sure, sir, then let's move to our second property."

Both Hao-Yun and Joo-na visit around 25 different properties, but choose none. Even the Agent was doubting if they were messing with her.

"Miss agent, I think we should wrap up for today."

"That's completely fine, sir, I'll search for properties that meet your demands. Are you also okay with Independent Houses and mansions?"

"Yeah, that's completely fine as long as it meets our requirements."

"Thank you for confirming, sir. I will do my best to offer you the best house."

"Well then, let's go, Joo-na, you must be hungry, right?"

"Yes, big brother! I am dying of hunger."

"Hey! That's an exaggeration! You were munching on snacks the whole time!"

"Heh-heh-heh, I got found out!"

Yet another day passes, and Hao-Yun has only 26 days left in his Task deadline.

"Joo-na wake up! It's time for breakfast."

"Ahmmm..."

"Yawn..."

"Big brother, can I watch my favorite cartoon?"

"You just woke up, and still the first thing you want to do is turn on the TV?"

"Pretty please..."

"Ahhh... I can't win against this face!"

"Sure, go ahead."

(Switches on TV)

[Breaking News: The government is recruiting strong individuals who have cleared their Tasks. The people who apply will have to give a strength test. Those who get selected can join in the exploration Task of the Nexus Worlds.]

"Here's my chance!"

"Are you also planning to apply, big brother?"

"You're right, Joo-na."

"Will you bring me there?"

"No, I can't. It's too dangerous!"

"So, will I have to stay here alone?"

"No, that's also not good."

"Sob-sob... are you... going to abandon me?"

"No! Don't think about that, I would never do that."

"Do you remember I told you about your second brother... You are going to live with him."

(Calls Jiwon)

"Hey Jiwon, are you free right now?"

"For you, brother, I'm always free."

"Oh great! I want a bit of favor..."

"Can you meet me?"

"Yeah, Sure."

(Cuts-Call)

Hao-Yun carries Joo-na and runs to Jiwon's place. He is sure Jiwon would take care of Joo-na in his absence; that's the bond both have formed in such a short time.

"Brother Hao, I'm so happy to see you."

"Me too... Regarding the favor... I was wondering if you could look after my sister for a few days?"

"Where are you going, brother Hao?"

"Wait! You had a sister all along!"

"Joo-na, come here, say hi to your brother Jiwon."

"H-hello, brother Jiwon, I'm Joo-na."

"To be honest, I'm planning to go to the Nexus Worlds to complete a Task..."

"You mean, you are going to apply for government recruitment and help our country?"

"I knew brother Hao was too great!"

"You help people without any trace of selfishness."

"I will do my best to take care of Joo-na, from now on, she is also my younger sister."

"You just go, brother Hao."

"You mean it, thanks Jiwon. Thanks a lot!"

"Brother Hao, what about Joo-na's Task? Is she able to complete them?"

"Ah... You didn't know, right? Even I didn't know it just a few days ago!"

"Knew What, brother Hao?"

"It seems like the System doesn't give any Tasks to kids who aren't mature enough to understand things?"

"What? Isn't this too weird?"

"Yeah... but from what I've observed, there must be some age barrier or a mental barrier."

"But, it doesn't matter if its a kid or not when the time comes to wipe out a country."

"How do you know that?"

"Didn't you see the clip of Egypt? Everything was reduced to dust."

"Anyways... Joo-na... I'm going out for a few days, make sure you behave yourself and don't trouble brother Jiwon, okay?"

"Yes, big brother, I know you are a good person who helps everyone, so while you are out, I promise I will behave myself and won't trouble big brother Jiwon."

"That's like a good girl!"

"Well then, I'll leave now."

"Ah... Their image of me is so high... I feel too guilty..."

With that, Hao-Yun settled Joo-na's problem and went straight to the newly established recruitment Organisation.

The building was large, freshly finished, and didn't even have a name.

Hao-Yun was able to see a lot of people, possibly here to take a strength test.

"This shows how eager people are to help the country..."

"Wait... some of them are foreigners."

"Are they also here for recruitment?"

Hao-Yun was confused; he couldn't understand why so many foreigners were gathering along with the natives.

He asked a nearby staff member.

"Excuse me, this is the recruitment building for the exploration mission, right?"

"Yes, this is the building. Are you also here to apply?"

"Yeah... but I was wondering why there are so many foreigners?"

"Oh, these people. They are strong Individuals sent by many countries to join the mission, since this time the Task penalty will affect the whole world."

"Oh... so that's how it is..."

"They are all strong, huh. Looks like I can also have the chance to check how strong I am compared to others."

Soon, the recruitment begins. The People are told to form a line and take the test. The test is divided into 2 parts:

The first part contains the physical strength and endurance test, where individuals are told to run 20 Kilometers, and for the strength test, they are told to lift a 150 kg weight, and punch a concrete block.

Those who pass this test move to the Second part, where they are provided the same training as an astronaut for the next 2 days.

It was a piece of cake for Hao-Yun, since he had already done this kind of thing.

He easily runs 20 Kilometers in 30 minutes, lifts a 150 Kg weight without breaking a sweat, and reduces the concrete block to dust.

He also used his experience from the Ethereal Earth to complete the second part.

After the test period is over, the recruitment officials select most of the foreigners and around 5 thousand people from the country, each divided into groups of 100 people.

Hao-Yun was assigned to Group No. 27.

Everyone is ready to enter the portal, since they don't know how dangerous it will be, they decide it is better not to scatter right away.

"Here-Here-Here-Here!"

"I'm coming, another world!"

Hao-Yun was excited, although he had already experienced going to a different world; that time, he wasn't prepared for it.

However, this time is different; he knows he is going to another world, where there could be a lot of danger, and a lot of new... exciting things.