That was what Seo Kang-rim wanted.
I wanted to swallow everything from head to toe and make it mine.
Seo Kang-rim wanted to run away from that.
But instead of gritting his teeth and backing away, he moved forward.
‘If I run away from here, I won’t be able to find Shin Soo Ah’s badge.’
Besides, if the main body was attacked and injured, the shadow would not be able to kill itself.
If it were me, I would have a good chance of winning.
[The ability ‘Steal the Four Pillars of Destiny’ is activated!]
[Steal all the four pillars within range!]
[Increase your ability by consuming public points!]
[‘Strength’ grows to level 29!]
[‘Stamina’ grows to level 30!]
[‘Agility’ grows to level 30!]
[‘Sense’ grows to level 30!]
[‘Magic Power’ grows to level 30!]
He quickly stole the fortune from the surrounding corpses and invested all the public points he had.
Seo Kang-rim felt strength rising in his body and used his ‘fighting instinct.’
[The ability ‘Fighting Instinct’ is activated!]
As my ‘fighting instinct’ was triggered, I felt my field of vision expand.
Visual, auditory, tactile.
My whole body’s senses were heightened, and I felt things I hadn’t felt before.
And Seo Kang-rim was able to realize.
That I had misjudged.
[The enemy is too strong!]
[The ‘fighting instinct’ sends a warning!]
My instincts, my whole body was screaming.
He can’t beat that.
It was stronger than any human or demon I’ve ever seen in this training facility.
The moment the shadow took a step forward, numerous power activation sounds could be heard.
[The ability ‘Dragon’s Majesty’ is activated!]
[The ability ‘Gravity’ is activated!]
[The ability ‘Vacuum Control’ is activated!]
[The ability ‘Strong, Weak, Weak, Strong’ is activated!]
[The ability ‘subjugation’… ]
-Bang!
And at the same time, Seo Kang-rim collapsed on the floor without even being able to protest.
The surrounding floor was so stressed that it almost collapsed.
He couldn’t even breathe because of the pressure that felt like his insides were going to burst.
‘This is… this is my shadow?’
He had expected that his shadow would be strengthened due to his karma.
But I didn’t know the difference would be this great.
Moreover, the shadow had already stolen numerous fortunes from this magical realm.
As he struggled to free himself from the chains, the shadow had already come within arm’s length.
It was overlooking Seogangrim.
As Seo Kang-rim struggled, the shadow grew larger and larger, burying Seo Kang-rim.
Even though I tried to scream, it was as if my mouth was blocked and no sound came out.
I couldn’t see anything even when I opened or closed my eyes.
I couldn’t hear anything.
Soon, complete darkness engulfed Seo Kang-rim.
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A child who looked to be about 10 years old was held in the arms of a woman.
The child’s face was red from fever.
It was clear that he was not fully conscious due to the heat.
His gaze was wavering as he stared into space, and even maintaining his breathing seemed difficult for the child.
The shaman sitting in front of the woman and the man spoke.
[I’m fine. I need to receive divine intervention to get better.]
Shamanism.
The disease that came down to the man who served God was one that could not be cured by medicine.
A disease that can only be cured by receiving divine intervention.
It was only after consulting numerous doctors that the child’s parents came to see a shaman.
No doctor could find the cause of the disease or improve the symptoms.
That’s why they came to see the shaman for the last time.
Even though she had expected it to some extent, the woman’s expression was filled with despair.
The woman hugged the child and cried out as if complaining.
[That can’t be. This kid is possessed by a god!]
[You cannot go against God’s will. If you continue to reject the divine descent, not only the child but also those around him will be harmed.]
[I heard that you can get a push-up!]
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[I can’t do it. The god who is trying to come down to this child is too powerful. What if my teacher doesn’t know?]
The man and the woman were left speechless.
The child blinked and then looked up at the woman and said.
[Mom, what is a divine descent… …?]
[Becoming a person who conveys the word of God.]
[Then I will be possessed by a god… … .]
The woman couldn’t answer right away.
She said, looking at the child with watery eyes.
[But if you are possessed by a spirit, you can do nothing but become a shaman.]
[Gangrim also gave up his dream, he can only have a family with permission, and he can’t do anything that God doesn’t allow.]
[You must live according to God’s will until you die.]
There was resentment in the woman’s voice.
The child still had a blank look on his face, not knowing whether he understood or not.
The woman said, brushing back the child’s sweaty hair.
[But will you still receive the divine blessing?]
The child shook his head at the question.
The woman smiled as if to say, “That’s okay.”
It seemed like I was crying.
[Okay, I got it. Mom and Dad will do something about it.]
But they could not keep their promise.
In the funeral hall, the memorial photos of a man and a woman were hung side by side.
The child in mourning clothes just stared at the rising incense, as if he still didn’t know what had happened.
The shadows of the mourners whispered as they looked at the child.
[How come young people are like that… … .]
[They said she got into a car accident on her way back from a shaman with her child. They said the body was in terrible condition.]
[You said the child was with you? The child doesn’t seem to be hurt… … .]
[When I heard the story, I heard that the son refused to be descentd into a god. That’s why he got angry.]
God was a benevolent but cruel being.
When humans refused to accept the divine presence, they chose to break them with despair rather than appease and tempt them.
If you do not receive divine inspiration, you will suffer from illness, harm those around you, and continue to oppress humans.
If they ultimately refused, the next generation would have to take responsibility.
【You are the first humans to die because of me.】
As I was looking down at my younger self, I heard a voice from the darkness.
My shoulders shook at the soft, affectionate voice.
【And since then, you have accumulated countless karmas.】
The sound was coming from the side where the memorial photo was placed.
I turned my head towards him.
Before I knew it, there was another picture frame next to my parents’ memorial photos.
The face of a woman smiling quietly.
It was Shin Soo-ah’s memorial photo.
And every time I blinked, another frame appeared on the side.
The memorial photo of Yu Ha-rang, the memorial photo of Jang Tae-heon, the memorial photo of Kang Do-hyeon, the memorial photo of Bihomun, photos, photos… … .
There were hundreds, if not thousands, of memorial photos filling the entire wall.
The smell of incense soon changed into the smell of blood.
There were countless faces, countless eyes looking at me.
I took a step back without realizing it.
【Your karma has raised its shadow. Look at the results it has brought about.】
As I was taking a step back, something caught my foot.
I quickly looked back and found myself standing in the middle of Geohae’s room.
Something was standing amidst the countless corpses strewn about.
It was a shadow, a shadow.
Shadows were slowly crawling among the people.
The shadow had red bands drawn on its neck and limbs.
It was wandering among the corpses of people, stealing their abilities.
Like a bug.
It’s ugly and disgusting.
But that’s what I’ve been doing too.
There was no way my appearance, of rummaging through people’s corpses to steal their abilities, could be any different from that.
【You raised them all.】
Before I knew it, a shadow was right in front of my eyes.
It was in my face.
My face broke into a smile.
【You are foolish, child. Even though you have made countless mistakes, you have chosen the wrong answer again.】
The shadow was mocking me.
Not only the shadows, but all the darkness was laughing at me.
【Because of you, your parents died, the people of Bihomun died, and those who entered this demonic realm died.】
The shadow was accusing me, but its voice was strangely soft and affectionate.
Just like this darkness.
Darkness swallowed my fingers one by one and pulled me down.
My body slowly sank downwards.
It felt like I was sinking into a warm swamp.
【These are the things that happened because you rejected God. Don’t you know this well?】
When my parents passed away, I can’t forget the voice of God whispering in my ear.
If you don’t accept yourself, I will take those around you with me.
As if to prove his words, God brought disaster and death to anyone who was even slightly close to me.
When I accept God, the people around me become safe.
But I couldn’t bear to receive the divine revelation.
How can I serve the enemy who killed my parents?
That’s why I wanted to go alone.
I didn’t want to keep anyone by my side, so that God could take no one away.
Or maybe he just wanted to keep by his side only those people whom he would be okay with killing.
It used to be like this, but now it has become like this.
I lost everything.
【If this continues, you will lose your comrades again.】
My shadow was no different from me.
What if my shadow, of all things, were to harm my comrades?
I can never see that kind of thing again.
【Even if you don’t receive the divine power, there is a way for you to save your comrades.】
What the heck is that?
【You will die here.】
The shadow spoke affectionately, as if teaching a child.
… … Yes, that was the simplest way.
When I die, my shadow disappears.
Not only the shadows, but all future threats will disappear as well.
If I disappear, God will have no reason to harm the people around me.
【Child, you can choose the right thing now. Sleep here. Then you can prevent future karma.】
My body was gradually being dragged into the darkness, but I did not resist.
If my life ends here, I can prevent the karma I will commit in the future.
It can save people.
【Yes, that’s wise. This place will be peaceful, unlike the outside.】
Darkness covered my face and blocked my mouth and nose, but breathing was comfortable.
If he dies here, he will not have to enter the secret gate, so Baekyeong will not even aim for the secret gate.
If I die here, I will save many lives that will come my way in the future.
If you die here, you will avoid future karma.
But what happens to the karma I’ve accumulated so far?
【Forget the karma of the past.】
I opened my eyes at that voice.
Forget my karma.
The faces of the people who were dying in front of me are still vivid.
I haven’t atoned yet.
Still, there’s Shin Soo Ah out there.
I haven’t checked on her safety yet.
-Slimy… … !
I gritted my teeth and climbed up through the darkness.
It hurt like my whole body was being torn apart.
As soon as I managed to get out of the darkness, I collapsed.
As I gasped for breath in pain, a shadow shaped like me looked at me with contempt.
【Are you trying to choose the wrong answer again? Die here. That is the only good thing you can do.】
“As you said, dying is the wisest decision. But… … .”
I said, glaring into the darkness.
“Even if I die, I plan to send Shin Soo Ah out of this demonic realm and die.”
