Attaching a talisman to each wall to activate the binding spell was difficult because of the flames.
That’s why Seo Kang-rim suggested another method.
[Put a talisman on Tou so he can escape from the flames.]
With the reaction speed of the tows, they should have been able to avoid the flame attack easily.
Even if they are hit by an attack, the tows are made of earth and are highly resistant to fire.
Thanks to curling up his body to protect the amulets, most of them were safe.
“Oh oh!”
As the tows took their places in the four directions in the air, the text on the talisman began to glow.
The formation of the trap in the air was completed.
The moment the tows surrounded the man, Kang Do-hyun recited the opening words.
[The ability ‘Capture’ is activated!]
At the same time, a rope made of light appeared and tightened around the man’s body.
The ropes were wrapped in several layers, and three or four ropes appeared.
The man was grabbed without any chance to escape.
“Ahhhhhhh-!”
[The target’s magical power is blocked due to ‘Binding’!]
[The ability ‘#■?’ is released!]
As soon as the ability was released, the things that had been floating in the air fell to the ground.
At the same time, Kang Do-hyeon looked towards Seo Kang-rim.
“Seo Kang-rim, safe and sound… …!”
-Bang!
At the same time, a sound like something collapsing was heard.
The giant statue was barely holding itself up, on one knee, its sword supported like a cane.
Seo Kang-rim’s eyes were burning like blood.
[The ability ‘Fighting Instinct’ is activated!]
The statue was cracked all over and on the verge of breaking.
Seo Kang-rim immediately picked up the Chiljido and struck the statue.
-Wood thud!
The statue, which had cracks here and there, collapsed.
When he saw that sight, Kang Do-hyun’s mouth opened slightly.
I could hear Annabi muttering next to me.
“Mr. Seo Kang-rim… … As expected, you’re amazing. To be able to deal with a demonic beast all by yourself.”
The original plan was for the two to subdue the man and join Seo Kang-rim while Seo Kang-rim held out.
But it wasn’t just able to withstand the statue’s attacks, it was completely destroyed.
Even though it was done with Linney’s assistance, the results were hard to believe.
Annabi said with sparkling eyes.
“He has outstanding commanding skills and is truly one of the best trainees.”
While listening to Annabi’s praise, Kang Do-hyeon was silent.
While they were watching, Seo Kang-rim was looking at the guidance window that appeared before his eyes.
[The ‘Statue of Guardian’ has been defeated!]
[Defeat opponents with a higher rank than you to receive additional rewards!]
[The barrier surrounding the magic realm is lifted!]
Seo Kang-rim turned his head away without showing any sign of joy after seeing the message.
Seo Kang-rim let out a low sigh as he saw the man lying bound.
“I think it’s all done now. The magic barrier has been lifted, so I think I can leave.”
Annabi nodded at those words.
She said, looking at the man who had fallen and was groaning.
“First of all, I think we need to bring this guy back to his senses… … .”
The man was still drooling and had not come to his senses.
Seo Kang-rim looked down at him and called out to Lini.
“Let me take a look. Linnie, come here and use Purification.”
“yes!”
Linney approached the man cautiously and brought the horn to him.
Soon white light began to emanate.
[The ability ‘Purification’ is activated!]
The dark room was illuminated with sacred light.
Soon the light faded and a man’s figure appeared through it.
“Ah, ahhhh… … .”
But his pupils were still empty, and only drool was dripping.
Linney looked a little embarrassed.
“Uh, uh-huh?”
Once again, and a little more strongly, the light of purification flowed.
No matter how much the light of purification poured down, the man’s condition remained the same.
At that moment, a guidance window appeared before Seo Kang-rim’s eyes.
[The target has crossed the boundary.]
[The target cannot be purified.]
The man did not come close to the boundary; he crossed it.
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He was alive, but not alive.
His soul crossed the boundary and went ‘somewhere’.
With only a hundred thousand remaining in his body, he can barely move due to something like obsession.
It was no longer human.
‘I did think there was a high chance that purification would not work.’
He also accumulated karma and came closer to the boundary.
Because of this, I had already tried to slow it down with Linney’s ‘Purification’, but the result was a failure.
I thought that maybe I could cure the man’s madness even if I couldn’t clear his karma, but his soul was no longer there.
“This man can no longer be restored to his original state. He is no better than a corpse.”
It was just a shell, starving and looking for food.
After hearing that story, Annabi and Kang Dohyun were speechless.
Kang Do-hyeon muttered while looking down at the man.
“This… this is the price of karma?”
He looked quite shocked.
I knew about the existence of boundaries, but this was the first time I had seen someone actually cross the boundary.
‘Well, it will be a few years before things become properly known about the border.’
It had not even been a year since the Day of Awakening, so he had not really experienced this situation.
After years of experimentation and observation of the borders in the Protectorate, we have come to one conclusion.
None who have crossed the border have returned.
Therefore, in the case of a rampage that crossed the line, immediate execution was possible.
In other words, they said they wouldn’t hold anyone responsible for killing them.
“… … We need to secure this man and take him to the Protectorate. Even if he has no soul, it doesn’t mean he is dead.”
The voice of Kang Do-hyeon speaking like that was somehow heavy.
Annabi’s expression wasn’t good either, but it wasn’t as bad as Kang Do-hyeon’s.
Seo Kang-rim opened his mouth to speak on behalf of those who remained silent.
“Let’s look for the exit first. It should be nearby.”
At those words, Annabi nodded quietly.
After searching the fifth floor, I came across a large hall at the end of the hallway, with a door in the middle.
Annabi said as she looked at the door.
“First, we need to collect the survivors. Seo Kang-rim, please rest.”
“I’m fine. Let’s go together… … .”
“Rest. This is a protectorate matter.”
Annabi spoke in a stern voice as if she was looking at a trainee.
That was because Seo Kang-rim’s condition did not look good.
Seo Kang-rim no longer persisted and sat down comfortably near the door.
‘How much karma has accumulated?’
He opened the Sajoo Chang, but the exact karma figure was not shown.
If you think about the number of belts equipped on you in the room of the giant, you can only guess that it is quite a lot.
‘Fortunately, there haven’t been any major problems yet.’
As you get closer to the border, you start to suffer from hallucinations and auditory hallucinations, and you become increasingly insane.
I wasn’t afraid of going crazy.
However, even if I had to go crazy, I had to go crazy after killing Baek Young.
“Huh, woof… … .”
Liny was looking at Seo Kang-rim with a worried face.
She seemed to be trying to comfort him by licking his hand diligently.
While I was silently stroking Linnie, I heard Kang Do-hyun’s voice.
“Seo Kang-rim.”
Annabi left, but Kang Do-hyeon stood there as if he had something to say.
He said, glaring at Seo Kang-rim.
“You, don’t come into the protectorate.”
Even though I had already said several times that I wouldn’t go, Kang Do-hyun kept saying the same thing.
But his eyes seemed a little different than usual.
“I have no intention of entering the protectorate.”
“I’ll give up on being a hunter too.”
The second thing that came out was a little surprising.
Because it was the first time that Kang Do-hyun had told Hunter to quit.
Seo Kang-rim looked at him and said.
“Why all of a sudden?”
“… … .”
Kang Do-hyeon remained silent.
He clenched his fists and looked down at the floor, then turned his gaze towards Seo Kang-rim.
“… … If you work as a hunter, you can’t help but accumulate karma.”
His voice was firm, with a hint of fear behind it.
Kang Do-hyeon approached him and said.
“You’ve already accumulated a lot of karma. If you accumulate any more karma, you’ll end up like that.”
A man who has transcended karma has lost everything.
A state where there is not even a soul left to be saved.
His mind had crossed over to the other side of the border.
Seo Kang-rim also knew well what Kang Do-hyeon was worried about.
He didn’t know where his boundaries were or how far he had approached.
But one thing was certain.
The fact that if things continue this way, he will end up like that man.
“So stop being a hunter right now.”
“I thought my brother hated me.”
“Yeah. I hate you.”
Kang Do-hyeon spoke with a firm voice without hesitation.
The gaze that glared at Seo Kang-rim was filled with jealousy and an inferiority complex that had built up over a long period of time.
“I hate you. I hate you for having everything I don’t have. I hate you for taking my mother away from me. I hate you even now.”
“… … .”
“But that doesn’t mean I want you to end up like that.”
Seo Kang-rim laughed quietly.
“That can’t be.”
“Why on earth!”
Kang Do-hyeon shouted.
At that moment, Seo Kang-rim felt a headache.
Just like when I read the man’s past a moment ago.
As Kang Do-hyeon lost his cool, fragments of memories flowed in along with the flood of emotions.
After Seo Kang-rim left the house without saying a word.
At first, Kang Do-hyeon was satisfied with Seo Kang-rim’s absence, but that satisfaction did not last long.
I thought everything would get better once Seo Kang-rim disappeared, but nothing changed.
There was no way the gods would come just because he disappeared.
And then, a few years later, Seo Hwa-kyung died.
The funeral was held secretly according to Seo Hwa-gyeong’s wishes.
After holding a funeral alone without any mourners, Kang Do-hyun felt truly alone.
“I’d rather live with a shameless face, Seo Kang-rim. I don’t want to hold another funeral.”
Even though I hated him, he was my friend, my brother, and my family.
In any relationship, it’s better to be alive than dead.
Seo Kang-rim bit his lip as he looked into the memory that seemed to be crying.
He thought about something for a while and then opened his mouth.
“Brother, are you disconnected from your guardian angel right now?”
“What? It’s disconnected, but why are you suddenly talking about something else?”
Since the wireless communication was also cut off, there was no need to worry about the gods eavesdropping.
Seo Kang-rim raised his head.
“Brother. I have something to tell you.”
Kang Do-hyeon looked at Seo Kang-rim as if telling him to try something.
He opened his mouth after a period of silence.
“Brother, I know the future.”
