Chapter 868 – 868. God’S Atlantis
“The third curse has been confirmed.”
“The hunt. The Messenger of Prophecy (False) begins the hunt.”
“You cannot leave the church grounds.”
“There is a special item hidden within the church that will aid in survival.”
“If you find a very special item, you can escape Sector 6,999.”
“Run. And survive.”
“The fourth curse will descend in 30 minutes.”
“Let’s move.”
I said.
“Isn’t it better to stay here together?”
Joo Seo-hyun said, fiddling with her sword hilt. Her intention was obvious. To combine forces and kill the Messenger of Prophecy.
“You seem to be mistaken, our enemy isn’t the Messenger of Prophecy.”
“…The Messenger of Prophecy isn’t the enemy? Then who is?”
Joo Seo-hyun asked, as if she didn’t understand.
“Sector 6,999. Don’t forget that we have to follow the rules. And right now, I’m the Legion Master.”
I opened the back door of the chapel and went out. I was heading towards the lodging area. My goal wasn’t to run away from the Messenger of Prophecy (False), Domenico, but to find an item that would help us survive.
‘It’s obvious. Among those items, there will probably be something that can kill or injure Domenico.’
Perhaps because I moved too recklessly, I could feel some people following us.
“Yujin hyung. What should we do about the people following us?”
Yoo In-ha asked me. His gaze, glancing back, was not friendly. I understood. It was natural to be on edge when strangers were following in a tense situation.
“Leave them. We don’t have time to deal with them.”
I looked at the lodging building. It was much bigger than the chapel. When I saw the church from the outside, I didn’t remember it being this big. Perhaps the space had expanded as the sector conquest began.
I clicked my tongue and entered the lodging, starting to search each room one by one.
“Sub-Master. Aren’t you moving too openly? I think we should move while hiding…”
Ji Young-bin said to me, wary of the people following us. Before I could answer, Yoo In-ha spoke first.
“The opponent is the Messenger of Prophecy. Perhaps their true name is Furson, the 20th demon among the 72 demons. They are likely to have the ability of prophecy, so hiding won’t do any good. Yujin hyung is probably moving openly because he thinks so too.”
“…Yoo In-ha. You’re right.”
I said awkwardly. Honestly, I hadn’t thought that deeply. I hadn’t even noticed Domenico’s true name. It was just that hiding wasn’t my style.
“Is that so? I was foolish.”
I kicked the bed in the room. There was an item.
「Sacred Rope
When used, it binds the Messenger of Prophecy (False) for 30 seconds.
-This item can only be used in Sector 6,999.」
I threw the rope to Rilsne.
“Yujin-ssi?”
“There will be a dangerous moment. You use it.”
After that, I found several other special items.
「Sharp Glasses.
When used, it blinds the Messenger of Prophecy (False) for 1 minute.
-This item can only be used in Sector 6,999.」
「Rogue Doll.
When used, a rogue appears and fights the Messenger of Prophecy (False) for 30 seconds.
-This item can only be used in Sector 6,999.」
And so on.
Most of the items were specialized to block or hinder Domenico. In short, they were items for those who were running away. I distributed these items to my group.
“Sung Yujin. Why are you giving all the items to us?”
Joo Seo-hyun said, as if she didn’t like it.
“I’m the strongest here. I can escape without those items. Use them in case of an emergency.”
Everyone, including Joo Seo-hyun, looked at me with a different expression. They seemed slightly moved by my words. I had only spoken the truth, but I didn’t understand why they were moved.
“Kkyaaaaaaaak!”
“Khehehehehel.”
Screams and laughter were heard not far away. The faces of my group hardened. The people who had been following us were the same. They even quieted their breathing.
“How many times is this?”
“It’s the 11th time. Almost one person is dying every three minutes.”
Ji Young-bin answered.
“It seems the others are escaping better than I thought.”
I frowned and went out of the lodging. I had collected many small items, but there was not a single item that could kill Domenico, which was what I wanted.
「The fourth curse has been confirmed.」
「Confusion. Survivors are moved to random locations within the church.」
「The fourth curse will be activated in 30 seconds.」
「The fifth curse will descend in 30 minutes.」
Everyone’s expressions stiffened as they read the notification window. I stopped running and instructed them.
“Avoid combat as much as possible and don’t hesitate to use the items. And if you find an item that takes you out of the sector, use it without hesitation. Don’t shout, move quietly.”
“Yes. Sub-Master. Let’s meet again alive later.”
Just before the 30 seconds were up, I used an item on Lee Min-jung.
「Location Tracking Needle
When used on a target, you can know the target’s location.
-This item can only be used in Sector 6,999.」
•••
Due to the fourth curse, I was randomly moved to the church warehouse, and I immediately moved to find Lee Min-jung. I could intuitively sense where Lee Min-jung was.
‘It’s a relief that she’s not far away.’
The reason I was so concerned about Lee Min-jung was that she was the most unstable among the group. If I left her alone without doing anything, she was likely to die first.
‘She’s in the confessional.’
Unlike the chapel, it was a small, secluded room. She was hiding there.
“Min-jung-ah! It’s me!”
I opened the door of the confessional where she was. A short sword flashed, aiming for my neck. I didn’t panic and tilted my head to the side.
“Y, Yujin oppa?! I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”
Lee Min-jung trembled. She poured out apologies to me, tears streaming down her face like a waterfall. She kept her head down, watching my reaction.
“It’s okay. I know you didn’t do it on purpose. You did well, actually.”
It was also my fault for opening the confessional door carelessly. I tried to pull her out of the confessional, but instead, I ended up going inside.
Lee Min-jung was crouched on a chair, sobbing.
“It’s quite cozy and nice here.”
“Uwaaaaaaaaak!”
A scream was heard from outside. Fortunately, it wasn’t one of my group’s voices. I felt awkward and glanced at Lee Min-jung. Lee Min-jung had her head buried in her knees, trembling. She was holding the short sword tightly in both hands.
I quietly stroked her back. Then Lee Min-jung’s condition gradually improved.
“Yujin oppa… Myungjin oppa… doesn’t seem to trust me.”
Lee Min-jung confided her worries. There was a reward for treating Lee Min-jung with favoritism. Kang Myung-jin’s absence for quite a while also played a part.
And now was the important part. Usually, a supporting character would defend Kang Myung-jin, but I had no intention of defending Kang Myung-jin.
“Myungjin doesn’t trust anyone. He doesn’t trust me, he doesn’t trust Joo Seo-hyun, and he doesn’t trust you either, Min-jung.”
“…No. Myungjin oppa trusts Yujin oppa at least.”
“Myungjin does often entrust tasks to me. I understand. I can see how others might misunderstand. But the reason Myungjin often entrusts tasks to me is because I’m the Sub-Master.”
I couldn’t openly criticize Kang Myung-jin. Kang Myung-jin was still deeply rooted in Lee Min-jung’s heart. First, I needed to gain Lee Min-jung’s sympathy and trust.
“Min-jung-ah. Have you ever seen Myungjin spend personal time with anyone else? I’m not talking about Kang Myung-jin helping with individual training.”
“…No. Myungjin oppa always works. Even when I ask him to go out, he refuses, saying he doesn’t have time… *sniff*.”
Lee Min-jung shed tears of sorrow.
“Myungjin basically doesn’t trust people. There’s only one person Myungjin spends personal time with. No, not a person.”
“Biya…”
The Azure Dragon Biya.
Kang Myung-jin had no choice but to care about her. Because when Biya gets stronger, Kang Myung-jin, the Dragon Knight, also gets stronger proportionally.
Kang Myung-jin’s top priority naturally had to be Biya.
“That’s right. Biya is probably the only one Kang Myung-jin truly trusts.”
“……”
Lee Min-jung buried her head in her knees again.
“Min-jung-ah. I know you like Myungjin.”
“……How did you know?”
Lee Min-jung raised her head slightly and asked me with a surprised face. I was somewhat dumbfounded. There was no one in the Legion who didn’t know that Lee Min-jung liked Kang Myung-jin. If you didn’t know, you were an idiot. Kang Myung-jin probably knew Lee Min-jung’s feelings too. And even if Lee Min-jung confessed, he would refuse. Kang Myung-jin’s goal was to conquer all of Atlantis and return to his original world.
“I could just see it.”
“That’s right. I like Myungjin oppa. I can’t live without Myungjin oppa. Myungjin oppa is the meaning of my life.”
“To Myungjin, you’re just a younger sister.”
“……I know. But… if time passes… if I try a little harder, Myungjin oppa might…”
Lee Min-jung’s face turned pale as she spoke. She realized that what she was saying was unrealistic. I put my hand on her shoulder.
“Shall I help you?”
“……Yujin oppa?”
“Myungjin will collapse if he stays like this. There’s a limit to what people can do, and Myungjin is no different. We need to ease Myungjin’s heart before it’s too late. You’re the perfect person for that role.”
I was spouting nonsense. Kang Myung-jin was an amazing guy. He wouldn’t be discouraged by anything, let alone be scratched.
But Lee Min-jung had a serious crush on him. If I said anything even slightly favorable about Kang Myung-jin, she would easily believe it. Just like now.
“…How. What should I do to help Myungjin oppa?”
“It’s simple. Open Myungjin’s heart and gain his sincerity. Min-jung-ah, do you want my help? I want you to save Myungjin.”
“I can do anything for Myungjin oppa!”
“…Okay. That’s the confidence. Myungjin likes confident women.”
“A confident woman…!”
“First, straighten your back. Sit down.”
“…Like this?”
“Cross your legs a bit too. Make an arrogant expression. You know the expression Joo Seo-hyun often makes. Wouldn’t Kang Myung-jin look at you again then?”
When I mentioned Kang Myung-jin, Lee Min-jung easily followed my words. I subtly held her hand or made physical contact with her under the guise of correcting her expression. Lee Min-jung didn’t notice my ulterior motives and took it seriously.
Thump, thump! Thump!
Heavy footsteps were heard from outside. Fear filled Lee Min-jung’s face, which had been acting confident. I wrapped my arms around Lee Min-jung’s waist.
“Khehehehehel! You were here… *gasp*!”
I kicked the lion wearing a priest’s robe, Domenico, and ran outside. The flustered Domenico chased after me. He was quite fast.
“Y, Yujin oppa. W, what should we do?!”
“You know what I gave you earlier? Use it.”
Lee Min-jung took out a bead and used it. Domenico, who was chasing after us, stopped in his tracks and suddenly sat down on the floor. It was the effect of the bead.
「The fifth curse descends.」
「Nightmare. The Messenger of Prophecy (False) becomes stronger over time.」
I headed to the chapel. There were a few places I hadn’t searched properly, and the most likely place among them was the chapel.
Looking around the inside of the chapel, the cross hanging in front caught my eye. I threw the cross behind me. A sword was hidden inside the cross. The moment I held the sword in my hand, Domenico rushed in.
「Sword Against Evil
A sword that can kill the Messenger of Prophecy (False).
-This item can only be used in Sector 6,999.」
It was the sword I needed. I put Lee Min-jung, who was tucked under my arm, down on the floor and walked towards Domenico.
“Khehehehehel. Even if you have that sword, you can’t do anything.”
“The playing around is over.”
I used a moment. My speed increased, and the sword pierced Domenico’s heart accurately. Domenico was on the weaker side by my standards. The reason I couldn’t kill him immediately was because the rules of Sector 6,999 were protecting him.
「You have conquered Sector 6,999, the Church in the Rain.」
「This is a special hidden sector. You acquire a special item instead of sector control.」
「You have been given the title ‘Calm Hunter’.」
「You have acquired 1 bonus stat point.」
「You have acquired 300,000 AP.」
「You have acquired the Flute of the Rain.」
「The Messenger of Prophecy (False) gives you a prophecy.」
「An evil bond will hinder you.」
