Chapter 573 – The Conspiracy Begins (6)
From the inception of the Hunter Society to the present.
Renowned scientists in each field continued to research dungeons in their own way.
Some people want it, and some people don’t want to, but it can’t be helped.
Because everyone knows.
The fact that knowledge is power.
Rifts, dungeons, monsters.
At the same time, the mysterious power given to humans.
Knowing that we can survive only by understanding and utilizing them more deeply.
A crisis is an opportunity.
Did you say that if you want to die, you will live?
While the world was in danger, rapid progress was also achieved.
Develop new drugs and new materials using herbs and minerals occasionally found in dungeons, and use magic stones that can be obtained by killing monsters as a new energy source.
Resources found in dungeons have become essential resources in modern society.
That’s why hunters’ salaries are so high compared to regular jobs.
Of course, not only benefits were discovered through research.
As much as it was beneficial, we also had to take on dangerous factors.
An EX-level dungeon where you never know when it might explode.
Destroyed cities and human casualties due to the occasional appearance of disaster-level monsters.
And even outlaws who seek to satisfy their own self-interest through transcendent power.
In this way, the hunter society continues.
Good and evil.
It is not easily biased towards either the beneficial or the harmful, but in a dangerous manner.
But I was still anxious.
Dramatically increased hunter survival rate and dungeon attack success rate.
Various measuring devices that identify signs of cracks one step ahead and barriers to prepare for emergencies.
They were thoroughly prepared for the signs of disaster and the aftermath, but they still could not find a way to prevent the disaster before it occurred.
Why?
Even after a long period of research, nothing has been revealed about the identity of cracks and dungeons.
By what principle did things begin to emerge on Earth?
What is it for?
Where on earth does a dungeon exist?
Is it even a real place in the first place?
Environment, language, constituent materials, etc.
It was so different from the world we live in that it was difficult to know where to start, so much so that it took years to uncover even the smallest secret.
Because of this, I was very frustrated with the slow progress, but I was never impatient.
They were proud.
About the fact that the research so far has brought about great change in the world.
And I was confident.
Even though it may be slow, it is moving in the right direction.
Years, maybe decades.
I am also motivated to see the end of this research.
But there was just one thing they overlooked.
[Emergency situation occurs.]
Whether the subject is human, nature, or something else.
The real disaster came without any signs or symptoms.
* * *
On top of a tall building.
People walking on the ground are extremely bored.
An expression that is tired of repetitive daily life.
They probably felt it was dull and boring, but the man watching it thought differently.
“It’s peaceful.”
That was peace.
War, battle, murder, carnage, struggle, poverty, crisis, ordeal.
A boredom that can only be enjoyed by those who have taken a step or two back from them, if not very far.
If that is not peace, what else can you call it?
“Silly things.”
So the man felt sorry for them.
Peace.
Some people want it their whole life, but only after death can they barely get it.
How dare you feel that it is not peace, but boredom.
“I feel nauseous.”
So much that I can’t bear it.
They must know.
How many people have sacrificed and are sacrificing for the peace they enjoy.
How valuable and precious is the peace they enjoy now.
“You guys have to realize.”
The method of giving enlightenment is not that difficult.
All you have to do is deceived by familiarity and take away the peace that you consider insignificant.
Life hangs in the balance.
You will realize that the person next to you is dying mercilessly, that you are watching and running away, and that even a sound of your breathing is escaping in the rubble of the collapsed building where you never know when you will be discovered.
How precious was everyday life back then.
How thankful I am for the dedication of those who face this fear every time.
That’s why.
I decided to plan and execute this project.
I chant quietly into the earphone microphone in my ear.
“Are the preparations complete?”
“Yes. “Give me a signal and I can start at any time.”
All preparations are complete.
Although the process was quite difficult, it is a story of the past.
As it was difficult, the preparation became more perfect.
That’s why I’m confident.
This disaster will never be prevented without causing any damage.
It won’t end until they realize something.
No, I won’t let it end.
Never.
I pledge once more and issue orders to those spread out across Seoul.
“Start.”
That one word was enough.
To bring disaster to this world.
People waiting on the rooftops of high-rise buildings in various parts of Seoul point huge guns at them.
“Firing.”
At the command, the huge gun muzzle flashes fire and fires a huge bullet.
Pow!
Boom!
Puff poop!
It wasn’t trivial things like bullets or missiles.
The name of the fired bullet is Calling Signal.
It was a mechanical device that forcibly summoned cracks waiting to manifest throughout the world.
* * *
“Move quickly!”
Association employees rushing to meet a sudden emergency.
Walk between them, get into the prepared car, and have the situation explained to you.
“Currently, cracks have been created throughout Seoul. The number currently reported is 51. Considering that reports have continued to come in since then, it is unclear how many more there will be.”
My head feels dizzy.
51 throughout Seoul.
There are still endless reports?
No, more than that.
“Why didn’t anyone know before then? “There are clear signs whenever a crack is created.”
Before a crack is created, the concentration of surrounding magic increases exponentially.
There are numerous machines installed throughout Seoul to measure these concentrations.
So I was curious.
What did you do until the crack was created, and now you’re rushing to do it?
Then, the employee in charge of the explanation wiped the sweat from his forehead and said something shocking.
“Well, that…” It is said that this crack did not show any signs.”
“… ?”
“Only when all the cracks grew to a level visible to the naked eye did the magic concentration increase.”
“That is… “Is it possible?”
A man shaking his head with a dark expression.
“I do not know. “This is the first time such a case has occurred, and all related departments, including the association and the observation center, were turned upside down.”
“Huh.”
What on earth is going on?
The fact that the cracks appeared in the form of a wave was a major crisis in itself, but it was not unprecedented.
Once in the US.
And once in China and Argentina.
Lastly, twice in Japan and the UK.
There was a time when the entire country was thrown into great confusion due to cracks that suddenly appeared.
Thanks to this, although we suffered great damage, we did not suffer damage that would shake the foundation of the country.
This is because we knew in advance about the formation of cracks through measuring instruments and prepared quickly.
But the wave that occurred in Korea was clearly strange.
Dozens of cracks and break events that appeared by fooling even the measuring instruments.
We may not know, but it is obvious that we will suffer greater damage than previous countries.
“Aaaaah!”
“Ahh!”
“Do, run away… !”
“Don’t push! Argh!”
The sight of a loon unfolding beyond the running window.
The monster has not appeared yet.
A crack opens, and the world becomes a mess with only the sounds of animals coming from there.
You can’t just look at that and pass by.
Open the door of a running car.
“Just keep running. “I will follow along while organizing the surroundings.”
“Oh, yeah… !”
Throw yourself out.
Before my whole body is crushed by the fast-passing road, I recite the starter word.
「Fly.」
Whiuuuuung
A body rising from the spot.
Just fly up and check the situation.
“Baby! Where is my baby!”
“Oh, move forward quickly!”
“Ahh! “Don’t push!”
A mess.
Nothing but that word comes to mind.
Selfish actions to survive only for oneself and not for others.
I don’t feel sorry for them or view them as selfish.
Isn’t it obvious?
The desire to survive in the fear of death.
“Grandma, hurry this way!”
“The baby is here with me!”
“Ah, thank you! Thank you!”
People who cherish others as much as themselves, even in the face of death.
It’s just that they are noble.
There are two ways to resolve this messy situation.
Eliminate the source of fear.
Or force order into them.
“First of all, it won’t be possible.”
No matter how good I am, it is impossible to deal with dozens of cracks at once.
Then, the only thing left is the latter.
It uses its vast magical power to knead the surrounding land.
Coo coo… !
Eventually, huge walls rise up and split the main street into several paths.
The width of the passage is just enough for one person to go in and out comfortably.
After extending such a passageway to a shelter, add one more.
Immediate relief.
[Ah. Can you hear me well?]
He uses his magic to raise his voice and show off his presence to them.
[This is S-class hunter Kim Do-jin.]
A means to quell overwhelming fear, and hope.
“Ki, Kim Do-jin Hunter… !”
“It’s real!”
“We survived!”
“Hunter Kim Do-jin! Please get rid of them quickly!”
Raining support and demands.
Speak to them.
[Yes, everything will be cleared out soon, so please follow that road and move to the shelter. There is no problem if you walk slowly, so don’t push or rush the person in front of you.]
Add a little warning here.
[If there is someone who behaves unruly, I will keep an eye on them and punish them, so please follow what I say.]
I see some faces turning white.
Ah, it’s thrilling.
If Son Si-woo had said something like this, there would have been an uproar as soon as the situation was over.
This is so convenient.
“For now, this part has been sorted out…”
I turn my back on those who calmly walk down the aisle one after another without disobeying me.
The confusion has only been partially resolved, but is still widespread.
Moreover, the sound of monsters walking beyond the crack is getting closer and closer.
“How…”
Quickly turn your head and think of the best response.
Then, suddenly, I got curious and asked the association employee through the window of a running car.
“The activation of the barrier near the crack seems to be delayed. Is something going on?”
“Yes? Oh, that…, Please wait a moment.”
Barrier.
In that case, damage could be minimized until the hunters who received the summons order arrive at each area.
It was right then.
Tiring!
Message arrived at the employee’s smartphone.
Upon seeing this, his face becomes filled with astonishment.
“Wow, it’s a big deal.”
“No, something big is happening here…”
“The barrier…, It says it is not activated… !”
“… !”
It was a huge deal.
