Seo Kang-rim glanced at the people in District 4.
Joo Hye-ryeong was still looking at Seo Kang-rim with dissatisfied eyes.
Nam Yu-jun said, looking around flusteredly.
“Well, it’s not certain. Let’s go for now. Let’s be careful among ourselves.”
“……ha.”
Joo Hye-ryeong eventually turned around while washing her face.
The rest of the people grumbled and soon left.
Shin Soo-ah saw that and said to Seo Kang-rim.
“This is a big deal. I have to go back and let the others know that there is a murderer there.”
“Okay. Oh, and Ms. Shin Soo-ah. I have a favor to ask… … .”
Shin Soo-ah looked at him as if asking what he wanted.
Seo Kang-rim paused for a moment to consider his words before opening his mouth.
“For the time being, I would like you to stay out of this magical realm and watch over the twins.”
“Why?”
“Because of the murderer.”
Shin Soo-ah loses one of her eyes to a murderer here.
The easiest way to prevent Shin Soo Ah from getting injured was to prevent her from entering this magical realm.
Seo Kang-rim made excuses appropriately.
“After all, Yun Gyul almost died from Seol In last time. I don’t want to put her in a dangerous situation again.”
“It was definitely… … dangerous back then.”
“Yes. Considering their personalities, they will come in even if I tell them not to, so I would like Shin Soo Ah to watch over them. Just until we get a clue about the killer.”
I didn’t think this would solve the problem.
However, it was possible to gain some time.
Shin Soo-ah nodded after hearing the story.
“Okay, but you two have to complete your missions, so I can’t hold you back for too long.”
“Yes. One or two days will be enough.”
At those words, Shin Soo-ah had a slightly strange expression on her face.
Then I saw her laughing quietly out loud.
“Mr. Seo Kang-rim, you said you wouldn’t be their master, but you take good care of them both.”
“I just do the basics.”
“Okay, I understand. They say there’s a killer. Are you okay alone? Can I come with you?”
Shin Soo-ah looked at him with worried eyes.
Seo Kang-rim shook his head.
“It’s okay. I plan to go out with someone else.”
“Well then, that’s fortunate, but… … If you need me, call me. I have to be careful.”
After saying that, Shin Soo-ah returned to the lobby first.
Seo Kang-rim looked at Shin Soo-ah leaving.
Shin Soo-ah lost one eye while protecting herself in her past life.
If the killer wasn’t caught, the same thing would happen again.
‘I have a rough idea who the killer is.’
Although we don’t know the killer’s face, there were some points where we could guess based on things like his physique and gender.
What we need now is direct evidence.
Seo Kang-rim unfolded the Magic Mirror to check the location, and stepped into the forest of blades.
* * *
-Keeeeeek!
The little girl rolled around, screaming in pain.
I picked up the jade that flowed out of the little ghost’s mouth.
[Number of Soul Jade Obtained: 880/1000]
Now, if we just gather a little more, it seems like the fourth room will be conquered.
It seemed as though people would fight over food, but the forest was quiet at the moment.
【What are you doing, Kangrim? Why aren’t you catching the murderer?】
【We have to go catch the culprit!】
【Have you forgotten that you risked your grandfather’s honor?】
“Because the killer isn’t coming in.”
After the story of the killer’s appearance spread, people became reluctant to hunt.
There were also cases where it didn’t come in at all.
The human who was presumed to be the murderer also did not show up.
[Use the Magic Mirror!]
[The current search rate is 80%!]
While I was waiting for the killer, I was looking for the hidden weapon here.
I have succeeded in checking about 80% of the vast forest of swords.
I thought I’d be able to find the location of the weapon by now, but I still haven’t found it.
Shin Soo-ah is staying at an educational facility.
I thought he’d probably come back tomorrow or so.
While she’s safe, we need to find the weapon quickly.
While moving to search the remaining area.
A thick smell of blood wafted from somewhere.
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
It was the smell of human blood, not that of a demon.
[Let’s make a day of ‘Sense’!]
I moved forward with more focus on my ‘sense’.
As expected, someone was lying down nearby.
Although his face could not be seen, judging by the amount of blood on the floor, he was clearly dead.
【Did the killer kill again?】
【Hey, is there anyone who saw the murder scene?】
【When someone dies, pray for their soul to rest in peace first.】
【Yes, Kangrim is also in silence.】
I guess he thought I was standing still and meditating.
But I wasn’t doing anything like being silent.
There’s something strange about this corpse.
I activated my ability to check.
[The ability ‘Steal the Four Pillars of Destiny’ is activated!]
[The number of deaths within the current range is 0!]
Could it be that he was just injured and not dead?
No, that wasn’t it.
I quickly swung my sword at my opponent who was pretending to be dead.
-Chae-Ang!
In an instant, my sword was blocked.
The person who had been lying on the floor also got up from his seat and looked at me.
He was wearing a mask.
“Wow, you’re really quick-witted.”
The other person spoke in a voice that seemed to show admiration.
At first glance, it felt like a mockery.
At that moment, the mask began to crack due to the attack I swung.
As the mask fell to pieces, the other person smiled and said.
“Are you better than I thought?”
“… … .”
“But didn’t I tell you?”
As the pieces fell away, a familiar face was revealed.
Nam Yu-jun smiled and said as the swords that were touching each other began to tremble.
“It’s dangerous to go alone.”
═══════════════
[Name] Nam Yu-jun
[Grade] Ginseng product
[Five Elements] Fire
[Shinmyeong] The fear of the living and the dead
▼
[Ability] Murderous impulse
[Rank] Ghostly Item
[Description] When killing a human, it is possible to absorb 10% of the target’s abilities. Using this ability will accumulate karma.
▼
[Ability] Hermit
[Grade] Ginseng product
[Description] Temporarily makes the body transparent. However, the transparency is removed when exhaling.
═══════════════
His eyes were glowing a deep red.
I kept my guard up and examined Nam Yu-jun’s fortune telling.
‘That spirit… is it a Rakshasa?’
Rakshasa is one of the demons in Indian mythology, also called Nakshal.
It was a god that was difficult to recommend in many ways because he was close to being an evil god.
In Nam Yoo-jun’s case, his tendencies seemed similar.
“It looks quite familiar.”
“What is it?”
“murder.”
The average person tends to feel aversion to killing people.
However, Nam Yu-jun did not seem to have much guilt.
“Isn’t there really a need to kill people?”
“That’s right. I can’t help it.”
Nam Yu-jun smiled brightly, pushed the sword away, and took a few steps back.
He looked like he was having fun playing a game rather than fighting.
“I was really depressed in prison. Here, I could hunt the demons, so I tried to stay quiet… … .”
After saying that, he pointed to the sky with his finger and said:
“The Lord gave me the power to kill people. So I killed them.”
Did you receive divine powers and even gain special abilities?
Also, his ability level was quite high.
═══════════════
[Strength] Level 22
[Stamina] Level 15
[Agility] 15th level
[Sense] 24th level
[Horoscope] 12 stages
═══════════════
At first glance, most of them looked like they were in their early teens, but before I knew it, their strength and senses had surpassed those of people in their 20s.
It seemed like he had killed quite a few people.
My current highest stats are 18 for both strength and agility.
Using public points, you can barely raise your strength to level 20, but I’m not sure that’ll be enough to win.
Nam Yu-jun said, tapping my shoulder with the back of his sword.
“You seem to be pretty strong compared to the people I’ve seen so far. I even noticed you pretending to be dead.”
[The ability ‘Hermit’ is activated!]
I thought he was smiling brightly, but then he disappeared from sight in an instant.
I looked around with all my ‘sense’ on edge to see what people were thinking.
I could hear grass being trampled behind me.
-Kaang!
I quickly turned my body and blocked the attack coming from behind.
At some point, Nam Yu-jun had turned around.
I could feel my arms going slightly numb as I fended off his attacks.
“Wow, how did you stop it? You must be really strong. It’s worth killing.”
As it stands, all we can do is block attacks.
Since there aren’t really any people around, I can now use my powers without hesitation.
[The ability ‘Fighting Instinct’ is activated!]
As my ‘fighting instinct’ was triggered, my competitive spirit towards Nam Yu-jun, who was of a higher rank than me, began to boil over.
If there’s one thing I regret, it’s that my rank has gone up to Chungilpum, and the gap with Nam Yujun has closed.
The ‘fighting instinct’ becomes more effective the more the gap between you and your opponent is large.
Although his abilities are similar to Nam Yu-jun’s, his ‘fighting instinct’ is not very effective because he is a purebred.
But at this level, there is a chance of winning.
-Spot!
“Huh? Huh?”
I lowered my posture and immediately dug under Nam Yu-jun.
The moment I swung my sword to cut off his leg, Nam Yu-jun disappeared from sight.
【Hey, where did that killer go?】
【He has the ability to become transparent.】
【Wow, this is a power that was given to me to kill.】
【Isn’t Kangrim able to find this?】
Nam Yu-jun’s appearance disappeared, but that was all.
-Bang!
I kicked a nearby tree with my foot.
Then the leaves, made of swords, began to fall like corn.
【Why did you kick the tree?】
【Hey! Over there, over there! There’s a leaf over there.】
【Are there leaves floating in the air?】
As I looked around, I saw a place where leaves were hanging awkwardly in the air.
As I swung my sword towards that place, Nam Yu-jun appeared with a single scream.
“Ugh… … !”
I felt a cutting sensation on the tip of the knife.
As soon as I exhaled, Nam Yu-jun appeared.
He said with a look of bewilderment.
“Hey, Seo Kang-rim? Can we talk?”
It’s not worth hearing.
I immediately attacked Nam Yu-jun.
-Kang, Kaang!
Instead of running away, he raised his sword and took the attack.
A loud noise rang out as swords clashed.
“Whew. Let’s talk… …!”
He was speaking leisurely, his arms shaking.
My strength is slightly lower than Nam Yu-jun’s, but my agility is higher.
Since his ‘fighting instinct’ was also activated, he would not be able to keep up with my speed.
But if you face each other head-on, things will be different.
Nam Yu-jun also seemed to have noticed this fact and started swinging his sword without stepping back any further.
“I said, let’s talk!”
-Kang, Kaang!
Every time he shouted, swords clashed against swords, creating a sharp sound.
Although Nam Yu-jun’s attack was being blocked, it seemed like there would be no progress if things continued like this.
At that moment, he was attacking me as if he was going to kill me.
-Chae-Ang!
Someone jumped out of the bushes and swung a knife at Nam Yu-jun.
Nam Yu-jun was seen looking greatly flustered by the sudden attack.
Dokgo Jun had a face that looked like he was going crazy with joy.
“Haha, now a real villain has appeared!”
A madman worse than a murderer.
As soon as Dokgo Jun appeared, the odds of victory began to clearly tilt.
