Even if the world regresses, not everything will return to nothing.
The words brought about a vague sense of unease, but I couldn’t quite figure out what that place meant.
“It was the deepest, darkest place. Not only was it hard to get to, but it was also the safest place to keep the sword. The way to get there was… … .”
Anonymous grabbed Seo Kang-rim’s hand with a weak hand.
Then Seo Kang-rim felt something hot being engraved on his palm.
When I checked, I found that there was an incomprehensible sentence engraved there like a brand.
“If you use it, you can go to the crack. Unfortunately, I can only send one person. I will ask you for something else, Tiger Child.”
Shin Soo-ah looked slightly surprised when her name was called.
He gestured with difficulty, calling out to Shin Soo-ah, as if he had something else to say.
As she approached cautiously, the anonymous whispered in a low voice.
“You may not remember, but I apologize for killing you in your past life. And… … .”
A bloody voice reached my ears.
While listening to that story, Shin Soo-ah’s expression did not change, but her fingertips were trembling.
After finishing his story, Anumyeong lowered his head.
As soon as he closed his eyes, Shin Soo Ah drew her sword.
-Crunch!
The final slash was engraved on the body covered in wounds.
Shin Soo-ah’s sword was stuck in the nameless chest, and blood flowed out.
All the sentences had already been erased, and the ability to nullify others’ attacks had also disappeared.
Anonymous opened his mouth with difficulty, his heart pierced.
“Cough… … . I’m sorry, child of the tiger. I made you bear the karma of a god… … .”
“… … It’s better than having Kangrim carry it.”
“Yes, yes. But my death… … will be of help to you.”
He could have killed himself, but he asked Shin Soo-ah to kill him for the sake of public service.
Having killed a god, she would gain considerable merit.
The nameless man trembled and opened his mouth to Seo Kang-rim.
“Child… … . Remember. Fate is nothing more than an illusion created by man. I am sorry for passing my karma on to you. Please use me as your nourishment and get better… … .”
His voice scattered like fallen leaves.
The nameless body lying on the floor no longer trembled.
The dead god was looking into the void.
Seo Kang-rim stood in front of the remains.
There was still a lot I wanted to say, but he was already gone.
Warm blood was still dripping from the tip of Shin Soo-ah’s sword.
She spoke to Seo Kang-rim.
“Mr. Kangrim, we should hurry for now. It seems like we don’t have much time.”
-Kururung… … .
Seo Kang-rim could also feel the new realm vibrating slowly.
It felt like the precursor to an earthquake or tsunami.
With the death of Myeong, it seemed as if the new world was about to collapse.
I had to get out of here, but there was something I had to do before that.
Because there was still a legacy left by the unknown.
He approached the nameless corpse and placed his hand on it.
[The ability ‘Steal the Four Pillars of Destiny’ is activated!]
The moment the nameless fate was stolen, the universe invaded.
A feeling of infinitely expanding vision, destructive power, and strength.
A power that felt like his soul was going to burst poured into him like lava.
Along with the hatred and regret that has built up over thousands of years.
[The Robbery of Fate has ended!]
“Mr. Kangrim, are you okay?!”
The ability ended and Seo Kang-rim’s legs were broken.
His body was already at its limit due to the battle with the nameless one, and he was on the verge of losing consciousness due to the aftereffects of the robbery of his fate.
Shin Soo Ah hurriedly supported Seo Kang Rim and began to leave the shrine.
-Kururung… … .
In the middle of the crumbling temple, the corpse of the god was left behind.
The god, soaked in blood and ink, looked both empty and relieved.
The ceiling collapsed above him and he could no longer see his face.
[The great current that was interfering with Seo Kang-rim’s fate begins to change.]
[Seogangrim’s Fate level rises to Yongilpum (龍一品)!]
21. Crack
“21 survivors, 14 of whom were seriously injured. The rest are dead or missing.”
A dry voice came out of Annabi’s mouth.
It was more of an obituary than a report.
The number of people who died was several times greater than the number of people who returned alive, and there were many whose bodies were not even recovered.
There was deep pain on his expressionless face.
The wounds on his body had healed, but his soul seemed to be rotting away.
Seomun Yongnyeo, who was watching Annabi like that, got up from her seat and hugged her.
“… … Thank you for your hard work, Annabi. It must have been a difficult experience.”
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A teardrop ran down Seomun Yongnyeo’s cheek.
The tears on her long eyelashes were as beautiful and pitiful as dew.
Seomun Yongnyeo held Annabi in her arms for a moment, then carefully let her go and asked.
“How did the mission go? And Team Leader Ha Baek-heon… … ?”
Ha Baek-heon was not on the list of survivors.
That meant he was dead or missing.
Annabi was standing upright, but her gaze fell downwards without her knowing it.
“… … The attempt to secure the weapon that the first owner had failed. Also, it is not certain whether he is alive or dead. We also have not been able to find out the final fate of Team Leader Ha Baek-heon.”
“Yes. I’m sure everyone was forcibly moved into the barrier and scattered.”
Seomun Yongnyeo’s eyes had suddenly become dry.
“Considering the collapse of the shrine, it seems that the first owner has died.”
That was the only good news, but it wasn’t enough to make us feel rejoiced.
Annabi opened her mouth cautiously at Seomun Yongnyeo’s explanation.
“By any chance, Team Leader Ha Baek-heon will defeat Moo-myeong and in the process… … .”
“We might have perished together.”
The word co-destruction rested heavily on Annabi’s ears.
However, Seomun Yongnyeo, who had actually brought those words to her lips, looked calm.
She asked Annabi.
“And you said you encountered a clown there?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“We were unable to capture him, and his life or death is unknown… … .”
After Seomun Yongnyeo muttered like that, she fell into thought for a moment.
There were many things that were concerning to me.
‘It is certain that Anonymous is dead. However, it is difficult to be certain who killed Anonymous.’
I knew full well that I could not leave a scar on an anonymous person.
Ha Baek-heon, who had the bone dagger, was the only one who could kill Moo-myeong, but if he had lost that weapon, it would have been a different story.
Because there was a third force inside, the Clowns.
‘I don’t know how the clown found out about the nameless, but if he went there, there’s a high chance he visited to shake hands with the nameless… … .’
But instead, the nameless one died.
Why would a clown kill an anonymous person?
They were just a group of people who wanted to destroy the protectorate.
‘Come to think of it, Seo Kang-rim’s whereabouts have not been confirmed for several days.’
Seomun Yongnyeo had someone attached to Seo Kangrim.
Because he was so elusive, it was difficult to track his movements, but for the past few days, he has disappeared as if he had evaporated.
You may have been hunting in the Demon Realm, but what if you were actually visiting a sacred place?
‘There were ample opportunities for the Clown and Seo Kang-rim to come into contact.’
Seo Kang-rim also encountered a clown group at the Seocheon Flower Garden.
What if the clown asked Seo Kang-rim for cooperation at that time?
There was no evidence, but I felt uneasy for some reason.
Seomun Yongnyeo was lost in thought for a while and then glanced at Annabi.
“Is there anything else you would like to report? About the clowns you witnessed, for example?”
Right now, we need even the smallest clue.
When I heard the story, I heard that this messenger fought the clowns alone and drove them out.
As Seomun Yongnyeo was staring at Annabi as if she was going to dissect her, she opened her mouth.
“I wrote down everything I know in my report.”
Seomun Yongnyeo looked at her quietly.
It was a strong expression that did not match his small body.
It didn’t seem like he was lying.
“Okay, thank you. Annabi, you must be very tired too. Then let’s go and rest.”
Annabi nodded and quietly left Seomun Yongnyeo’s office.
Only after entering the break room did the tension ease and she took a deep breath.
‘I didn’t get caught.’
When Annabi reported to the West Gate Lady, she told only one lie.
What was written in the report was all he knew.
But one thing was missing.
She bit her small lips and recalled the story Tou had told her.
[You were trying to make me a vessel for eternity from the beginning, right? It would be foolish to stay in that situation.]
[There’s nothing we can do. All the test subjects are dead.]
No matter how many times I recalled the conversation between the princess and Ha Baek-heon, my mind was filled with confusion.
Test subject? I’ve never heard of such a thing.
Besides that, there was a lot of information that made my head complicate.
[But soon he will take over the world. Being a consumable of the god who rules the world, there is nothing better than that.]
[Even though so many people are dying in the process?]
[Oh, you’re the type to care about that kind of thing? Wasn’t it Team Leader Gong who killed the Manshins who rejected the scouts? … ]
The unchanging eternity seeks to take over the world.
Ha Baek-heon also confessed that the Protectorate was killing the Mansin who refused to be scouts.
It was equally shocking to learn that Team Leader Gong, whom he had trusted and followed, was agreeing with him.
‘What should I do now?’
Somewhere in my heart, I still wanted to believe that it couldn’t be true, that it was all a lie.
Otherwise, what about his comrades who died working for the Protectorate?
And yourself?
“Oh, Annabi.”
At that moment, someone came into the break room.
It was Joo Sung-tae, the driver of the same team.
He too had gone to a new mission this time and returned home with his life intact.
“Weren’t you on vacation? I thought you were pretty badly injured.”
Annabi was quietly looking at Ju Seong-tae.
I’ve known him for quite some time, and we even went to the new mission together this time.
Annabi bit her lip as she looked at him.
‘What if I shared this with my colleagues?’
Would you believe me? I couldn’t guarantee it.
Even after encountering the clown and hearing the story from Tou, he was not sure himself, so his colleagues could not believe this fact.
On the contrary, you might report this fact to your superiors.
“… … It’s okay. We’re short on people, so if I take a vacation too, we’ll be short-handed.”
“Well, then what does that make me? I’m going to use my vacation time, so you should use it too.”
Annabi nodded her head once, her voice mixed with worry, and left the break room.
I passed by several colleagues and exchanged greetings, but that was it.
‘I can’t hide it from my colleagues forever. But I can’t tell them now either.’
More compelling evidence was needed to convince people.
Even if it is to calm one’s wavering mind.
Then suddenly, the image of the clown flashed through Annabi’s mind.
‘Did the clowns who were in the shrine at that time… … get out safely?’
