The reason why Imoogi turned into steel was because of Han (恨).
The hatred and resentment that all the efforts of a thousand years had gone down the drain turned the Imoogi into a demon.
What if we could purify that grudge?
“You are neither a demon nor a failure. You are just a dragon.”
Seo Kang-rim spoke without any doubt or trickery.
He never once called the snake a snake.
At Seo Kang-rim’s words, Kang Cheol’s eyes shook, and the heat covering his body began to subside little by little.
[The power of the demon ‘Steel’ is weakened!]
[The evil spirit ‘Steel’ begins to be purified!]
When Kangcheol closed his eyes, his body gradually shrank.
As if a huge firework was dying down when it met with rain.
The small, distracting Kang Cheol-i gradually shrank and now grew to the size of Lini and was held in Seo Kang-rim’s arms.
It was now just a small dragon.
“With this, Kangcheol has been dealt with.”
“This is ridiculous… … .”
“Steel is no more. So isn’t this also a kind of disposal?”
The mission is not to kill Kang Cheol, but to deal with him.
Steel no longer exists.
All that remains is a small dragon.
While the princess was fidgeting, a notification window appeared before her eyes.
[The demon ‘Steel’ has been dealt with!]
[Extra rewards will be given to the biggest contributors!]
[You have obtained ‘20,000’ Yeong-ok as an additional reward!]
When Kangcheol’s energy disappeared from the Demon Realm, the system judged that the mission was completed.
“Oh, it said my mission was completed too!”
“Sister too? It says I took care of it too.”
Those who had participated in the suppression of Gangcheol also checked the information window one by one.
Everyone seemed to be happy with the mission accomplished.
Seo Kang-rim confirmed it and opened his mouth.
“The mission is complete after dealing with Steel…”
Seo Kang-rim stumbled without realizing it and knelt on one knee.
Her complexion was poor and her skin had turned almost purple.
The personnel from Area 2 hurriedly approached Seo Kang-rim.
“Master, are you okay?”
“Mr. Kangrim!”
To anyone who looked at it, the condition looked serious.
At that moment, Rini and Father John were at a loss as to what to do and were trying to treat the patient.
Seomun Yongnyeo came over and checked Seo Kangrim’s condition as she spoke.
“Your internal injuries are severe due to the poison and fire. If we leave you alone, you will die.”
She said so and glanced at one of the attendants next to me.
It was a tea ceremony where the hair was braided long.
As the messenger stared blankly at Seo Kang-rim, Seo Moon-yongnyeo spoke.
“Come and heal me. Do you have any items?”
“Yes, there is.”
The messenger quickly came to his senses and approached Seo Kang-rim.
Seo Kang-rim was looking at the messenger with a weak gaze.
As if we were acquaintances.
“It’s all done.”
The doctor finished his treatment and stood up.
Seomun Yongnyeo approached Kangrim and spoke to him cautiously.
“Mr. Seo Kang-rim, thank you for your hard work.”
He had an expression on his face that made it hard to believe that he was the man who had just been pouring down lightning bolts with the intent to kill.
She said it as if she was worried.
“Would you like to rest for a while? I could send you to a treatment facility.”
“… … I will decline.”
Seo Kang-rim groaned as he refused the kindness of Seo Moon-yongnyeo.
He was holding a small dragon in his arms.
He turned to the princess and said.
“Can I take this dragon with me? I want to protect it in case it gets into trouble.”
“… … As you wish.”
When the princess spoke in a trembling voice, Seo Kang-rim smiled quietly.
【This is really awesome. There are two Yeongsoo?】
【Protection is just an excuse, and you’re just doing this because you want to raise Youngsoo?】
【You aimed for it, you aimed for it.】
To some extent, that was true.
One of the reasons I chose the snake in the first place was because I wanted to tame it and take it with me as a sign of friendship.
【But shouldn’t we acknowledge that to that extent?】
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【That’s right. No matter how much you want to take Youngsoo, how many people would risk their lives?】
【Honestly, it would have been easier to just kill him.】
【Even so, isn’t it because you wanted Youngsoo that you went crazy?】
No matter what the gods said, Seo Kang-rim paid no attention and looked around.
In the midst of the chaos, many people seemed busy.
The trainees were tending to the seriously injured and cleaning up the area, while the remaining trainees looked perplexed.
“We’ll have to kill the other snakes before we can pass… … .”
“Ma’am, but the situation is a bit ambiguous.”
Seo Kang-rim, who had been scanning the people with his eyes, moved towards the people in District 3.
Among the bewildered personnel of District 3, one person was seen standing blankly.
Jang Tae-heon was looking at Seo Kang-rim.
“Is it your turn to jump now?”
Seo Kang-rim asked Jang Tae-heon.
Jang Tae-heon also failed to complete his mission, but there was still time left.
If he could kill the dragon in the meantime, Jang Tae-heon could pass through here.
But Jang Tae-heon shook his head.
“Okay. That’s a dragon, not a snake.”
“Then what are you going to do? Are you going to find another snake and kill it?”
“No. If I couldn’t beat you anyway, I had no intention of looking for another snake.”
He didn’t seem to care much even though he was in danger of being eliminated.
Jang Tae-heon said, stretching.
“Ugh- It’s over now. Am I eliminated too?”
“You must listen to my orders before you drop out.”
“Oh, that.”
Jang Tae-heon said, scratching the back of his head as if he was annoyed.
“Okay. What are you going to order me to do?”
“Let’s move for a moment.”
“What on earth are you trying to make me do… … .”
Jang Tae-heon looked at Seo Kang-rim with suspicious eyes.
Seo Kang-rim took Jang Tae-heon to a place far away from the people.
When the two were left alone, Seo Kang-rim spoke in a low voice.
“My orders are… … .”
“What are the orders?”
“Move your affiliation to District 2.”
At those words, Jang Tae-heon’s eyes widened.
“Move the area? No, is that even possible in the first place?”
“Yes, it is possible.”
“What’s the use of moving? I’m already eliminated anyway.”
“If you move the area, everything will be reset, allowing you to start from the beginning.”
When the people who were eliminated protested because the snake was dead, Annabi said this.
[The mission of Area 2 is to protect the snake, and you have failed the mission of Area 2. It is impossible to find and protect new snakes.]
[I’ll say it again, the mission in Area 2 has failed. Please note that you will be automatically removed after the mission period ends.]
Annabi emphasized the phrase “mission of Area 2”, saying that the mission of Area 2 was a failure and that it was impossible to retry the mission of Area 2.
He also told us that even if we fail a mission, we won’t be kicked out right away, and that there will be a grace period.
It was kind of a hint.
Although it was not officially revealed by the Fate Guardians, there was a way to retry a mission if it failed.
That’s just changing the zone.
Each zone had a person in charge, and it was possible to change zones with approval.
For example, there were cases where managers would often scout and bring in personnel from other areas.
In particular, they used to steal talent that was at risk of being eliminated in that way.
You can also change zones voluntarily, even if the person in charge does not suggest it.
If you try to open a door in another area, the person in charge of that area will be contacted.
If the person in charge approves, the door will open and the area will change.
That being said, most of the time you can change zones by opening the door to another zone and going in, as long as you get approval.
Their argument is that there is no reason to expel a talent who has the ability to find the gates of another area on his own and enter enemy territory.
Even if that weren’t the case, since increasing the number of people in your area would be beneficial in many ways, it would mostly pass unless it was a dog fight.
Just in case, I went to Annabi’s office and asked.
[It’s just as Seo Kang-rim guessed. If the conditions are met, people from other districts may come to District 2. Is there anyone you’re keeping an eye on?]
[Yes. I don’t know yet.]
Since I had already received permission from the tea company, there was nothing more to hesitate about.
Seo Kang-rim spoke to Jang Tae-heon.
“The problem is that I have to start the mission over again from the beginning, but it’s better than being eliminated.”
The downside is that you have to start over from scratch in the Demon Realm.
Going into a group of people you don’t know or are hostile to and attacking them from the start is risky in many ways.
“So, what do you think?”
Seo Kang-rim asked the question again, but he did not answer.
Still with surprised eyes.
‘You don’t feel like it.’
It was only natural that they were nervous since they had been enemies until just now.
Seo Kang-rim said with an indifferent face.
“If you don’t like our area, you can move to another area. In that case, you’ll have to contact the person in charge of the other team… … .”
“I’ll go to zone 2.”
Before Seo Kang-rim could finish speaking, Jang Tae-heon answered.
He smiled and thrust his large hand forward.
It looked like he was asking for a handshake.
“I like Zone 2. I want to fight with them more in the future. I lost this time, but next time it’ll be different, right?”
It was a face that looked somehow happy.
If Jang Tae-heon came to District 2, Seo Kang-rim would welcome it.
Let’s shake hands lightly, Jang Tae-heon said firmly.
“Then I will ask you to take good care of me in the future.”
As they were shaking hands somewhat roughly, a notification window appeared before Seo Kang-rim’s eyes.
It was a sound that announced the direction of destiny.
[The fates of ‘Jang Tae-heon’ and ‘Seo Kang-rim’ begin to intertwine!]
[The twisted fate finds its place according to Seo Kang-rim’s will.]
[Seo Kang-rim’s Destiny level rises to ‘In-ipum’!]
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While the messengers were treating the trainees and organizing the magic realm, Seomun Yongnyeo was walking to her office.
Her shadow stretched long across the company hallway.
Her cold, sunken eyes held a variety of emotions.
‘It was a more interesting spectacle than I expected. I guess I’ll have to do it for the first time on a higher difficulty level.’
After losing a bet with Team Leader Princess in the Room of Balseol.
She was interested in the people of District 2, especially Seo Kang-rim.
It was lucky for her that Kangcheol showed up just when she wanted to see him in person.
‘I was planning to kill Kangcheol and make Seo Kangrim fail the mission, and then scout him… … .’
I had no idea that a mere trainee could block his own lightning.
Besides, there’s no other way to subdue Kangcheol besides killing him.
‘And there were many people to keep an eye on besides Seo Kang-rim.’
Several people who joined the attack this time.
Although each of their skills were outstanding, what was more interesting was their unity.
‘It’s more difficult to execute a strategy for conquering the devil than to devise one.’
No matter how great a strategy you devise, it is useless if the pieces don’t listen.
Long-term horses were more likely to be spared, especially on dangerous missions.
‘Was Seo Kang-rim the one who gave the orders? Why did everyone follow Seo Kang-rim’s orders?’
When people follow someone for a short period of time, there is usually something noticeable about that person.
Usually it was character or strength.
‘He seemed to have skills, but he wasn’t overwhelmingly stronger than other people. If that’s the case, then it’s personality… … .’
Arriving at the office, Seomun Yongnyeo took off her stuffy jacket and gloves and threw them on the sofa.
Even after sitting down at her desk, she remained deep in thought.
At that moment, the driver who followed her spoke to her.
“Do you have someone you like?”
At that question, Seomun Yongnyeo glanced up.
She said with a quiet smile.
“Yeah. I want Seo Kang-rim. By any means necessary.”
