I thought it was an appropriate number of people, so I brought only these three.
Dokgo Jun said with a big smile.
“Hmm, it’s good to know the information in advance. Oh, don’t tell me in detail! I don’t like spoilers.”
To him, it all seemed like a play.
Shin Soo-ah asked with a slightly nervous expression, in contrast to his.
“Then how should we conquer this great demonic sutra?”
“First, we must find the leader of the Black Gate, Lee Hyeon.”
Lee Hyun was one of the famous Mansin even before the day of awakening.
Lee Hyeon, who was classified as a national shaman and a state shaman.
Lee Hyeon, who was a powerful man, gained abilities appropriate to his status and established the Black Gate.
Shin Soo-ah was also a familiar name.
“If it’s the Black Gate, it’s famous for alchemy, right? I know it’s a place that produces high-grade medicines.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
The Black Gate was a sect with strong fighting power, but it was also home to many talented alchemists.
Even the Protectorate received items from the Black Gate.
In addition to alchemy, Lee Hyeon was also famous as a powerful hunter.
“Are you planning to join hands with the Black Gate Lord and conquer this place?”
“Similar.”
While Seo Kang-rim was explaining the rough plan, Dokgo Jun’s eyes began to look even more unique.
It seemed like he was both excited and cool.
After hearing the story, Shin Soo-ah nodded.
“Then, first of all, we need to find Mr. Lee Hyeon. If we take a ride on the Yo-rong-i and look around the area, wouldn’t we be able to find him a little faster?”
The ceiling of the Daema-gyeong was so high that it seemed possible for a Yo-rong-i to fly.
When Seo Kang-rim nodded, Shin Soo-ah moved without hesitation.
“Then I will go and take a look.”
“No. Just rest. I can take a look.”
“It’s always Kang-rim who pushes things too hard. This time, I’ll go.”
Shin Soo-ah approached Yo-rong without giving her a chance to stop him.
Although he was a prickly and annoying person, he was generous to Shin Soo-ah.
While watching Shin Soo Ah leaving on a horse, Dokgo Jun’s voice was heard from behind.
“Seo Kang-rim, are there only two left now?”
It was a line that could come out of a horror movie.
When I looked back, Dokgo Jun was smiling quite sinisterly.
As Seo Kang-rim stared silently, Dokgo Jun continued speaking with a smile.
“I had something to ask, but I guess it’s a good thing that only the two of us are left?”
“What are you curious about?”
From the moment he entered here and heard about Seo Kang-rim’s plan, an unusual energy was flowing out of Dokgo Jun.
He tilted his head and met Seo Kang-rim’s gaze.
Dokgo Jun’s eyes shone with an incomprehensible color.
“Seo Kang-rim, you’re saying that he’s become a lot more friendly lately? He revealed his identity, told me about his future plans, and even brought me to the Great Demonic Cult.”
“… … .”
“You’re suddenly being so kind, it’s suspicious. Oh, do you trust me now?”
Seo Kang-rim didn’t trust Dokgo Jun.
I will probably never believe anything in my life.
He was smiling and pretending to be my best friend now, but I knew full well that he was the kind of person who would stab me in the back if I didn’t like him.
‘Actually, when the teacher read the future, there was also a possibility that Dokgo Jun would betray.’
Among the countless paths of fate, there was also a future where Dokgo Jun betrayed Seo Kang Rim.
Dokgo Jun would immediately betray Seo Kang Rim if he acted in a way that was not befitting of a protagonist or if he did not meet his expectations.
Still, the reason I brought Dokgo Jun was because I was confident.
‘I know in what situations betrayal occurs, so I can control it.’
If you neglect Dokgo Jun too much or don’t share information with him, he will lose his temper and act out impulsively.
Because he is the type of person who can’t stand boring things.
This was a way to control Dokgo Jun by frequently throwing out information and stimulating his curiosity.
‘It’s risky, but Dokgo Jun is useful. And he’s much more likely to follow me than to betray me.’
The sword Dokgo Jun was extremely sharp and unstable, but it was an excellent weapon if one held the handle.
Seo Kang-rim spoke to him.
“I trust you.”
“Hmm. Well then, thank you. Oh, over there, it’s Ms. Shin Soo Ah!”
There was a black dragon in Dokgo Jun’s sight.
As soon as Yo-rong-i landed on the ground, Shin-soo-ah came running towards him with light movements.
“Mr. Kangrim, I didn’t find the Black Gate, but I found something strange.”
“What if it’s strange?”
“It’s a demon in the shape of a giant fish, and it looks like it’s of a fairly high rank. Is it a boss or something?”
When I heard the appearance of the demon, I thought I knew what kind it was.
Seo Kang-rim immediately moved his feet.
“Let’s go. We need to catch that guy to conquer this great demonic realm.”
They ran towards where the demon was, guided by Shin Soo-ah.
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It was a huge fish, just as Shinsooah said.
What sets it apart from other fish is that it floats in the air and its scales are covered in iron.
Its snout was adorned with sharp teeth like saw blades.
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[Name] Ironfish
[Grade] Yongsam-pum (Dragon Third Grade)
[Description] A carnivorous fish that flies through the air. Its sharp teeth and scales serve as both a defensive device and a weapon.
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“Hmm. It looks pretty strong.”
Dokgo Jun said in a relaxed tone.
Although he said he looked strong, I didn’t feel any tension or fear.
At that moment, the ironclad fish discovered the intruder and charged at him.
-Squeak!
It was as if a huge ship was crashing into us.
A fast speed that doesn’t match its huge size.
The moment it charged towards Seo Kang-rim, a loud noise like a falling rock rang out.
-Kwaaaaang!
The ironclad fish that had been running wildly stopped as if it had been blocked by an invisible wall.
What stands in front of him is not a wall, but a sword.
Seo Kang-rim was blocking the iron fish with only one sword.
-Quaaga River!
Seo Kang-rim kicked off the ground and jumped up, climbing onto the back of the iron fish.
The bastard was startled and struggled, but before he knew it, Seo Kang-rim’s sword was deeply embedded in the nape of his neck.
Ironclad, a power that can literally pierce through even iron scales in one breath.
As he began to slaughter the fish, blood began to flow from its wounds.
Following the blood, his body began to burn red.
[The ability ‘Flame Flame’ is activated!]
-Keeeeeek!
The ironclad fish struggled and tried to shake off Seo Kang-rim, but it soon collapsed.
There was no room for Dokgo Jun or Shin Soo Ah to intervene.
Dokgo Jun said as he approached the corpse.
“Hmm, Seo Kang-rim. How much stronger have you become while I haven’t seen you? What have you done without me knowing?”
“training.”
After saying that, he approached the carcass of the ironclad fish.
As Seo Kang-rim thrust his sword between the scales, Shin Soo-ah, who was watching from the side, opened her mouth.
“Now that I think about it, I can sense a strong magical force inside your body.”
As she said, the ironclad fish retained its magical powers even after death.
A strong magical power overflowing from where the heart is.
-Crack!
After peeling off a few scales and cutting off a chunk of flesh, something revealed itself inside its chest.
What was inside was a pure white stone, a white rock.
As the stone inside his body came out, the magical power took on a more vivid light.
“Is it some kind of magic stone? It has a unique magical power… … .”
Then she stopped talking and raised her sword urgently.
I felt something approaching quickly.
After a while, a group of people appeared before them.
“Oh my, has he already caught the devil?”
Judging from the fact that the badges on their lapels all had the same shape, they seemed to be from the same sect.
Even without that, you could tell at a glance who they were.
Another one of the five major sects, the Black Clothing Sect.
They were all wearing black jackets or coats like their sect name.
Then someone walked out through the crowd.
“… … Are you Seo Kang-rim?”
The person who revealed himself was a man who appeared to be in his 40s or 50s.
The man wearing a black coat had a blunt expression and was looking at Seo Kang-rim with a look of surprise.
Seo Kang-rim bowed his head slightly.
“It’s been a while, Lee Hyeon Man-shin.”
It was Lee Hyeon, the lord of the Black Gate that Seo Kang-rim was looking for.
He was quietly watching Seo Kang-rim.
“… … Yeah. Was the last time I saw you when you were a kid?”
The head of the Black Gate, Lee Hyeon, was an old acquaintance.
Lee Hyeon and Seo Hwa-kyung were classmates who studied together a long time ago, so she often encountered Lee Hyeon during her childhood.
It’s been a long time since we last met in person.
Lee Hyeon stared at Seo Kang-rim quietly and said.
“I’ve heard news of you often. Even though I don’t like it, I can’t ignore it because it’s being talked about everywhere.”
The content wasn’t anything special, but his voice was strangely sharp.
The gaze staring at Seo Kang-rim was also cold.
Lee Hyun looked back at Seo Kang-rim and his group.
“Are you one of Seo Kang-rim’s companions? I don’t know you very well yet, so I’m just hanging out with you. It’s better to keep your distance from this guy.”
There was blatant hostility in Lee Hyun’s voice.
He said, glaring at Seo Kang-rim.
“This guy brings misfortune. More than a few people have died because of him. Don’t you know that yet?”
Shin Soo Ah looked quite surprised at Lee Hyun’s sharp reaction.
In the meantime, only Dokgo Jun looked quite interested.
“Hmm? Misfortune? What kind?”
“Seo Kang-rim, you didn’t even tell me that?”
Lee Hyun stared at Seo Kang Rim as if he were looking at a criminal.
He continued speaking without letting his guard down.
“This guy’s fortune is filled with all sorts of misfortune and evil. Its influence is not only harmful to him, but also to others.”
“… … .”
“Seo Kang-rim killed my parents, and he killed people wherever he went. Ever since I was a child.”
The hostility he displayed was familiar.
It was like that in my past life, and even when I was young.
When he first met Seo Kang-rim, who was staying at Seo Hwa-kyung’s house, it was Lee Hyeon who grabbed him by the collar and tried to drag him out.
[Senior Hwa-kyung, why are you bringing this guy with you? He’s a complete stranger anyway.]
[Now you are my disciples, my sons.]
[I know you’re not a god. You haven’t actually received a divine revelation. This guy has such a strong ominous aura.]
Lee Hyeon, who was an excellent shaman, sensed an ominous aura surrounding Seo Kang-rim as soon as she saw him.
Seo Kang-rim still vividly remembers the look in Lee Hyeon’s eyes as he looked at her as if she were a ghost.
[This guy is bringing bad luck. He needs to be kicked out immediately!]
[Lee Hyun, if you keep talking, I’ll tear out your tongue. Don’t ever say that to my son again.]
[but……!]
Seo Hwa-kyung made Lee Hyeon half-dead and then cut ties with him.
Nevertheless, Lee Hyeon continued to advise Seo Hwa-kyung to kick Seo Kang-rim out.
“Even the master who took Seo Kang-rim in out of pity ended up dying. Only a corpse was left behind where Seo Kang-rim passed.”
Lee Hyun was watching closely.
As he said, a funeral procession followed wherever Seo Kang-rim passed.
Because in my previous life, the Biho sect was destroyed.
“Seo Kang-rim is a ghost. If you want to live, you’d better stay away from him.”
