Chapter 23: Beyond The Control

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The day of the press conference arrived, and Yoon-Ah's nerves were on edge. She, Tae-Ho, and Professor Kang had rehearsed their plan countless times, but she couldn't shake off the feeling that something would go wrong.

As they made their way to the conference hall, Yoon-Ah saw the crowds of reporters and camera crews gathered outside. Chairman Lee was already inside, surrounded by his security team.

Tae-Ho gave her a reassuring nod. "Remember, we need to get close to the artifact to use the device. Stay focused."

Yoon-Ah took a deep breath and followed Tae-Ho and Professor Kang into the hall. They blended in with the crowd, trying not to draw attention to themselves.

Chairman Lee took the stage, a triumphant smile on his face. "Ladies and gentlemen, today marks a new era for humanity. Behold, the artifact!"

The curtains behind him opened, revealing the glowing artifact. Yoon-Ah's heart skipped a beat as she saw it.

Now was their chance. Tae-Ho gave her a signal, and they began to move forward, trying to get closer to the artifact.

But just as they were about to reach it, Chairman Lee's security team stepped in, blocking their path.

Tae-Ho swiftly took down the security guards, his movements swift and precise. Yoon-Ah and Professor Kang slipped past them, making a beeline for the artifact.

But Chairman Lee was ready for them. With a cackle, he revealed his trump card: a device that amplified the artifact's energy, making it impossible for Professor Kang's device to work.

"You fools," Chairman Lee sneered. "You think you can stop me? I have the power of the gods on my side!"

Yoon-Ah's heart sank. They had been outmaneuvered. But then, she remembered something. The artifact's energy was connected to her bloodline. Maybe, just maybe, she could use that to their advantage.

Without hesitation, Yoon-Ah reached out and touched the artifact. The energy surged through her, and she felt a strange connection to it and at that time Tae-Ho came their to help her because he was the key and she was the guardian to the artifact

Chairman Lee's eyes widened in shock as Yoon-Ah and Tae-Ho began to glow with an otherworldly light. "Impossible," he stammered. "You two can't control it!"

But both of them was beyond his control. With a fierce cry, they channeled the artifact's energy against Chairman Lee's device, destroying it and shattering his plans.

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