Chapter 1659 – 1659. God’S Atlantis
“Send me there.”
The place I pointed to was the moon.
「The Moon Hunter’s eyes widen.」
「The Moon Hunter squirms, anticipating something.」
「The Sparkling Hunter wails.」
「The Sun’s Adversary takes notice.」
「The Moon Flower is horrified.」
「The Moon Flower protests to the system!」
The system was silent for a moment. I saw potential in that silence. The system was currently calculating and weighing things.
「Impossible.」
“Why? If we’re just talking value, I’d be at a greater loss.”
The Oasis Authority I was to receive as compensation was an SSS-rank skill. It was clearly an ability that could control all oases in the desert. Considering that the Black Magic Aptitude skill of the same SSS rank was an incredibly overpowered skill, this one would also have considerable value.
「The moon area is currently unopened. It is predicted that it will take at least four years for the Exiles to pioneer the path to the moon area. The four-year period cannot be shortened.」
As expected of the system. Its calculation ability was outstanding. In the original story, the path to the moon area opens about four years later.
“So, even considering the time, you’re at a greater loss.”
「Basically, Exiles cannot negotiate with rewards. Please note that this was only possible because of the special nature of this space and situation.」
The space in front of me distorted, and a portal was created. Beyond the portal, I could see the sun-drenched desert.
「Return to Atlantis.」
I scratched my head. The system didn’t seem to have any intention of sending me to the moon.
‘I thought it was a good offer from the system’s perspective….’
The system probably thinks I’m a regressor right now. I made it very obvious that I was a regressor early on, and I actively used information that only a regressor would know. On top of that, I openly used the power of the Play Life app, which the system couldn’t understand.
‘The system knows that I know the method and path to the moon area.’
Four years, the system said? If I set my mind to it, I could get to the moon area in half a year. The problem is that if I did that, it would be difficult for me to enter the moon area alone.
‘No matter how I think about it, the value of the Oasis Authority (SSS) is much higher. But the fact that the system isn’t agreeing to the deal….’
I can think of two reasons.
The first is the variable that I would create. From the system’s perspective, I’m a terrible troublemaker.
‘This isn’t a big problem. Even if I’m a troublemaker from the system’s perspective, it’s not a reason or a way to sanction me.’
The system doesn’t interfere much with Exiles or Continentals. The only time the system intervenes is when the balance is disrupted by unfair means.
‘The balance of Atlantis has been adjusted. Most of the unfair methods are related to the Divine Seats.’
Divine Seats.
‘Right. That’s the essence of this Atlantis.’
We shouldn’t be mistaken. The main players in Atlantis are not the Exiles or Continentals, but the Divine Seats. Atlantis was created for the pleasure of the Divine Seats.
‘As such, the system can’t help but be concerned about the reactions of the Divine Seats.’
The entity I need to persuade is not the system, but the Divine Seats. I just need to sway the public opinion of the Divine Seats to my side.
‘Most of the Divine Seats welcome variables. It’s more fun that way. But some Divine Seats are foaming at the mouth, refusing. What I need to target is the Divine Seat that’s foaming at the mouth in opposition.’
It was obvious who that Divine Seat was.
My steps, which had been slowly heading towards the portal, suddenly stopped.
「Return to Atlantis.」
“System. The reason you rejected my offer is because the Moon Flower vehemently opposed it. Isn’t that right?”
The system didn’t answer. Instead, a message from the Moon Flower appeared.
「The Moon Flower scoffs at you. She says this is the natural order.」
「The Sun’s Adversary is displeased with the Moon Flower’s statement.」
「The Moon Flower ignores the Sun’s Adversary.」
The one I need to persuade isn’t the system. It’s the Moon Flower. The other Divine Seats don’t care much whether I go to the moon or not.
「The Master of the Heavens emphasizes that this deal is a loss for the Exile.」
However, the Master of the Heavens seems a bit different.
「The Sparkling Hunter says there can be no exceptions.」
「The Moon Hunter glares at the Sparkling Hunter.」
「The Master of the Heavens frowns.」
「The Sparkling Hunter lowers his head.」
Ignoring the rising messages, I opened my mouth.
“System. If you send me to the moon, I’m willing to give up a few things.”
「No. Return to Atlantis.」
「The Moon Flower scoffs at you.」
“While I’m on the moon, I won’t complain even if the Moon Flower actively interferes.”
「The Moon Flower is intrigued.」
「The system shows you the Oasis Authority (SSS).」
「Oasis Authority
You can control the oases in your domain.
You can purify the water quality of the oases.
You can create an oasis in your domain once every 100 days.
You recover quickly when resting in an oasis.
You can move to an oasis in your domain three times a day.
Type: Skill
Rank: SSS」
As expected of an SSS-rank skill, it had a lot of effects attached to it. Among the effects of the Oasis Authority (SSS), the ability to move to an oasis caught my eye.
‘It would be convenient to have this… but I can just use space movement scrolls.’
This time, as I defeated Hapt, my domain expanded. The AP that comes in every 30 days is so enormous that the burden of buying space movement scrolls has decreased. I let go of my attachment to the Oasis Authority (SSS).
“The Moon Flower seems to like my offer.”
「The Moon Flower accepts your offer.」
The Moon Flower would find me very annoying. She would want to kill me no matter what. In fact, she tried to kill me using Princess Yonggil. I heard the story from Princess Yonggil herself. The Moon Flower wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity to use her power legally.
「I cannot allow it.」
“System. You’re the only one opposing this. It’s an offer where I lose and you gain, so what’s the problem? Are there any Divine Seats opposing and protesting this?”
「The Master of the Heavens agrees.」
「The Moon Flower wants to accept the offer.」
「The Golden Collector laughs, saying it sounds fun.」
「The Fallen Star also agrees.」
「The Moon Hunter is worried.」
「The Ruler of the Five-Colored Crown respects the Moon Flower’s opinion.」
「The Olympian Mistress scoffs at your arrogance.」
「The Sacred Fire hopes you get a good beating.」
There were no Divine Seats opposing it. Most of the Divine Seats found this situation amusing. The Divine Seats who disliked me wanted me to get beaten.
「Okay. I will accept your offer.」
The system said. The portal connected to the desert disappeared with a pop.
「However, I will place some restrictions on the Moon Flower.」
「The agreement with the Moon Flower is complete.」
「The Moon Flower can only use her original power in the moon area, and only against the Exile, Sung Yujin.」
「Exile Sung Yujin. Do you agree?」
The Moon Flower.
Her true name is Hang’a.
She’s a fairly famous god in the East, but her divine status isn’t that high. I can handle Hang’a alone.
‘Hang’a probably thinks the same way as me.’
To Hang’a, I was just a human after all.
If she could use her power directly, she probably thought she could get rid of me easily.
“I agree.”
And I was confident that I could defeat Hang’a.
「Instead of the Oasis Authority (SSS), you will be given the Moon Ticket (S).」
「Moon Ticket
You can go to the moon.
Rank: S」
As soon as I held the Moon Ticket in my hand, I tore it.
Tear!
A soft moonlight poured out from the torn Moon Ticket, enveloping my body. Even soft light can be blinding if it’s too close. I squeezed my eyes shut.
I felt like my body was moving somewhere, and I carefully opened my eyes.
It was the moon.
I was standing on the moon, which felt dry and dusty. If I looked up slightly, I could see a planet in space. It was the planet Atlantis.
「You have entered the 7,771st area, the Moon Temple.」
「You have stepped on the land of the moon for the first time.」
「You have acquired 100,000 AP.」
「You have acquired the title ‘Pioneer of the Moon’.」
「All stats increase by 1.」
「Name: Sung Yujin
Class: Heavenly Demon
Title: Guardian of the Vagina
Divine Seat: King of the Demonic Heavens
Affiliation: AL 401 Earth.
Strength: 132 Agility: 119 Stamina: 124 Mana: 134 Luck: 73
Unique Trait: Deception (SS)
Traits: Heavenly Demon Body (S), Pharaoh (SS)
Skills: Heavenly Demon Divine Art (SSS), Subordination (S), Transmission of Demonic Wind Divine Art (SSS), Combat Recovery (S), Living Hell (S)
(Status window in effect)」
I checked my status window.
My stats were lower than when I was doing special events. It couldn’t be helped. Those were literally special situations.
‘Back then, my mana stat alone was over 300….’
Of course, it didn’t mean that my current stats were low. It was just a bit disappointing.
I shook off the lingering attachment and looked around.
The Moon Temple was the closest thing I could see. According to the original story, the Moon Temple is a temple dedicated to Artemis.
‘It’s also a place that serves as a passage connecting the moon and the earth.’
The Moon Temple on Earth has not yet been discovered. Also, in order to come to the moon using the Moon Temple, you have to offer an item called ‘Moonstone’ to the Moon Temple.
‘I’m on the moon right now, ignoring all those annoying processes.’
I cast my gaze a little further.
I could see various buildings. Most of them were buildings that didn’t fit with the moon. And at the center of it all was the Moon Palace.
‘Hang’a is in that old-fashioned palace.’
That was the place I needed to target.
「The Moon Flower descends to the Moon Palace.」
「The Moon Flower (Pseudo) disappears.」
I let out a hollow laugh.
The Moon Flower descended, and the Moon Flower’s pseudo form disappeared.
The Moon Flower didn’t descend by possessing someone, but by descending with her true body. The meaning was simple. The Moon Flower was trying to kill me with all her might.
“Alright. Let’s see who wins.”
