#Episode 55
“pitfall?”
“Yes, it is a trap. However, as you know, Mr. Jin Shi-hoo, the movements of the apostles are currently too limited.”
It was definitely something I agreed with.
“If I were an apostle, I would have killed the people around Mr. Jin Shi-hoo first. But the apostles don’t do that. This is.”
“Are you after something?”
“Yes, they are currently inviting Mr. Jin Shi-hoo to Kauai. As I said before, it is too obvious, so there is a high chance that it is a trap, but based on what I have figured out about Mr. Jin Shi-hoo’s personality… … .”
“I guess I’ll go.”
“Yes, I think I will. Are you going today?”
Jin Shi-hoo, who was looking at Yoon Young-soo with strange eyes, suddenly asked.
“If I ask you to keep this a secret from me, will you keep it a secret?”
“… … I’m sorry. The Master already knows.”
“Oh, really?”
“Yes. You told me to report everything related to Mr. Jin Shi-hoo as a top priority, and I intend to follow that order. Mr. Jin Shi-hoo.”
“why?”
“I hope you don’t find it unpleasant or anything.”
I laughed.
“Why am I offended? It’s just how it is.”
“I appreciate your consideration, but I have one request.”
“What is it?”
“I would like to bring Mr. Jeongbin to our Salvation Guild.”
Jin Shi-hoo pointed to a room in the corner of the suite. Jeong-bin is in there. He is currently working hard on the novel Titan.
“Him?”
“Yes. I don’t want to bring you in as a cleaner. I want to hire you as a staff member in the secretarial office.”
“He’s busy writing.”
“I know. He’s just a secretary in name only, but I don’t intend to entrust him with the work of the Salvation Guild. I will only entrust him with one task.”
I was a little curious.
“What is it? That thing?”
“I am the link between Mr. Jin Shi-hoo and our Salvation Guild.”
He looked at Yoon Young-soo with a strange expression. Link?
“With the Salvation Guild moving to Seoul, there are now more things to deal with. Even in such a situation, the first priority for me and the Salvation Guild is Jin Shi-hoo.”
“I would be so grateful if you would look at it that way.”
“What can I do if it’s true? If you tell me through Jeongbin, I will process it right away and let you know.”
This time, Jin Shihou asked right away.
“Isn’t that guy attractive?”
“… … To be honest, yes. I want it.”
To be blunt, Jungbin didn’t show anything. He didn’t clear the gate alone, he didn’t chew up the world alone, and he wasn’t a genius among geniuses who graduated at the top of the Awakening Academy.
But just one.
This is Qin Shihou’s insight.
I mentioned this in passing before, but Jin Shihou clearly said that he gave Jeong Bin a gift. And Jeong Bin said that the level restriction was removed, but Jin Shihou is not stupid and there is no way that he would give such a gift to just anyone in the world.
A being named Jeongbin who has already received a gift.
Although Jeongbin is currently working as a ghostwriter, he will surely stand out someday.
This is inevitable.
What would be the point of having such a being if the Salvation Guild did not take him?
Why, there is a German soccer team called Bayern Munich. It is such an incredible team that it is said that the dream of German soccer players is to eventually play for Bayern Munich.
The Salvation Guild should be that kind of place.
All the Awakened who stand out in Korea must want to join the Salvation Guild and must fight and work hard to get into the Salvation Guild.
Bringing Jungbin is part of that project.
“He probably doesn’t even know it himself, but I think it was Lee Seong-jae who we killed a while ago? He could probably grow to that level.”
I swallowed hard. I couldn’t stop the smile from forming on my lips.
See, I was right.
The man named Jeongbin is definitely a gem.
A gorgeous jewel that, if you trim it well, no, if you leave it alone, will naturally shine all over your body.
“I don’t think it’s right for me to give you a definite answer on this matter, so why don’t you talk about it yourself? Oh, you can just leave a note here before you go.”
Jin Shihou’s daily routine was simple.
In the suite, I watch TV, eat, watch TV again, eat, poop, sleep, eat.
Over the past 10 years, many interesting dramas and movies have come out on Earth.
Jin Shi-hoo learned yesterday that Yipan-sa-pan was a Buddhist term. He could tell Jeong-bin what Yun Yeong-su said, but Jin Shi-hoo plans to go to Hawaii today.
Yoon Young-soo said.
“Yes. I’ll write it down on this post-it and go. And do you plan on leaving right now?”
Jin Shihou nodded.
“I have a private jet waiting at the airport.”
Jin Shi-hoo, who had been looking at Yoon Young-soo for a moment, soon stretched out his hand into the air.
Damn it.
The space split. Jin Shihou’s hand went into it. Soon, Jin Shihou pulled his arm out and was holding a sword in his hand. The shape was very unique. The tip was naturally sharp, and the total length of the sword and the handle was about 140cm.
“This sword’s name is Balmont.”
“Balmont… … The Balmont I know is a sword from mythology… … .”
“I don’t know about that, but do you know who used this before?”
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“… … I don’t know.”
“Kim Min-jae.”
Of course, Yoon Young-soo knows his name. Kim Min-jae, the certified real estate agent who died in Gimcheon Innovation City. He couldn’t not know.
“It’s not the doppelganger from Gimcheon, it’s Minjae hyung who was the captain of the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Holy Empire. He said that if someone you think would match well later comes up, give it to him.”
“… … .”
“I use a sword too, but I’m sorry to say this to Minjae hyung, but this sword doesn’t suit me. I prefer a longer sword.”
He swallowed hard. Since he wasn’t stupid, Yoon Young-soo could understand what Jin Shi-hoo was going to say next.
“Take it. It’s been tossed around here and there between me and my older sister, but it seems like this sword has finally found its rightful owner.”
First of all, I received it. It’s heavy.
And the moment he saw the sword information, Yoon Young-soo almost fainted on the spot.
what’s this.
[Balmont]
[Rank: Unique (Best)]
[Clearness index, cutting power, unity of the divine sword, limited to once a day, become one with Mother Nature for 1 hour.]
It’s a crazy thing at first glance.
“I’ve said this before, but I really like Youngsoo. I’m serious about this.”
“… … No… … Mr. Jin Shi-hoo, no, Mr. Shi-hoo… … Can I take this? This artifact is too much for me. The only one… … .”
“Okay, take it. I’ll give you something better, so don’t worry. Let’s go on for a long time. Of course, if Young-soo doesn’t fall down in the middle, we’ll go on for a long time, so just be careful, Young-soo.”
It was a meaningful statement.
anyway.
“Can I go to the airport now?”
“Ah… … Yes. You can go right now… … .”
It was at that moment that Jin Shi-hoo was about to walk away, leaving behind the flustered Yoon Young-soo.
“Excuse me, Jin Shi-hoo?”
Jin Shihou turns his head.
Honestly, this is a question that should have been asked around this point.
Why on earth do the Apostles act as doppelgangers? What is their purpose?
Jin Shihou was not particularly interested, but Yun Yeongsu was not. He thought that if he could just get rid of the gate from the world, peace would come, but there was something worse than the gate. If he did this, things would get serious.
And now, Jin Shihou is going to a place where there are 20 apostles. With 20 people, there must be at least one apostle who can answer that question.
“Without shame, can I ask you one favor?”
“What is it?”
“I want to know the purpose of the apostles.”
Yoon Young-soo also stood up from his seat.
“I would like to know the exact reason why they act as doppelgangers on Earth. Please help me.”
Jin Shi-hoo scratches his chin at the sight of Yoon Young-soo bowing his head.
Oh, really.
“Our Youngsu is having a hard time in the middle, so I have to grant him that much of a favor.”
“thank you.”
Jin Shihou left the country that day.
The destination is Hawaii.
* * *
A man was standing on a cliff with a clear view of the sea.
East, west, south, north.
All directions are sea.
This is Kauai, an island in the Hawaiian Islands.
Originally, there should have been quite a few people living there, but not anymore.
This island was owned by only one person and is inhabited by only one person.
John Edward Carter.
He was an actor in Canada and also a prominent businessman in the restaurant industry, owning several food chains.
Current age: 64 years old.
He, with his impressive white hair and white beard, lowered his gaze.
Several yachts were coming into Kauai.
A total of 11 yachts have come in so far. There are 6 yachts coming in now.
Now just 2 units need to come in.
John Carter picked up the watch on his wrist.
There were several messages from John Carter and several messages to John Carter.
[7: He told you to be careful, so why did you do this?]
[Why should I tell you that?]
[7: If you don’t tell me, you’ll have to explain it to the first person and to him directly.]
The last message is the most recent message. It was about 3 minutes ago.
John Carter replied silently, his face expressionless.
[Those who can’t do it, get out. Don’t climb up.]
As expected, a reply arrived right away.
[7: Cheeky brat.]
He ended up chuckling. John Carter put his watch down and turned his head.
The eleven yachts that had already arrived each had eleven ‘apostles’ on board. Those eleven were now behind John Carter.
They were all in the same position.
A posture where one kneels.
Soon, they started adding one by one.
When the total number was 19, John Carter opened his mouth.
“It’s been a while. How have you been?”
19 people answered simultaneously.
“Yes, Elder. We have been doing well.”
It’s simple.
Why an apostle?
The word apostle (Apostolus) means ‘one who is sent.’ And naturally, if there are apostles, there must also be presbyters.
John Carter.
He is the sixth apostle and holds the position of elder.
It was simple.
Jeong Hyo-ju of the Jeongcheon Group, whom Jin Shi-hoo had fought against not long ago, was the 18th apostle. He was also the one who served the first apostle, Asura.
It sounds so obvious, but it would have been stranger if there had been no ‘commander’ among the 200 apostles.
The first through sixth apostles all hold the position of elders and give orders to the apostles.
Carter said.
“I think you all know why I called you here.”
The nineteen apostles silently focused on John Carter’s voice.
“No one, including me, would have thought that a returnee would come back from Titan.”
I was sincere.
Planet Titan is definitely not a normal land. It is a world where the ancestors of all kinds of races fight wars every day to take over the land and show off their power. In that land, if you don’t have ‘power’, you will be eliminated.
If all the apostles, not just the ones here, went to Titan, I’m honestly not sure if they’d be able to take the top spot.
That’s the extent of the world. Into that world, 200 people with nothing were thrown. There was no system or anything like that, they were just ordinary people.
One of them returned.
You should never ignore him. You should have been on guard from the beginning. You should have kept your ears open and paid attention to everything that was going on. John Carter continued.
“The initial response was wrong from the start. We have already paid the price. All the apostles in Korea were wiped out, that is the price.”
