Black Dragon Society (4)
The Black Dragon Society was smoothly incorporated into the Masquerade’s subordinate organization thanks to the full cooperation of its leader, the Black Dragon Lord.
I kept a close eye on them, wondering if they had any hidden agenda, but I didn’t find anything particularly suspicious about them.
It really was as if the Black Dragon Master himself had said that he was only trying to contact us and join us.
But it was not something I could completely relax about.
Just in case, I’ve dispatched a Black Shadow who has become a vampire and is under Heinz’s control, so that I can respond immediately if any problems arise.
Considering the usefulness they possess, it was best to leave it at this level for now and wait and see for a while.
‘I never intended to trust you completely from the beginning anyway. You never know where a spy might be.’
That was true not only for the Black Dragon Society that had joined this time, but also for all other organizations.
Including the vampire clans based in Europe, the Blazing Torch operating in Southeast Asia, and the new recruits from the Intelligence Service that Harley personally recruited.
All organizations maintained strict independence and a monitoring system to prevent betrayals in one place from affecting others.
Only you have a clear understanding of their situation and direct control over it.
It was a cumbersome task, but it was absolutely necessary to check the Bancheonhoe, which was exerting influence across the globe from behind the world’s shadows.
‘It may not be comparable to the Bancheonhoe, but it is a great achievement to have acquired the Black Dragon Society, who have a long history in China. No matter what, they are guaranteed to have the ability to survive in the land they rule.’
In addition, as a former branch manager, it was an unexpected benefit to have the Black Dragon Master, who knew the guys well.
Also, as originally expected, I got my hands on the key that would be of great help to Hugo’s growth, which is a compilation of numerous martial arts from all over the world of martial arts.
It was a situation that could only be said to be beneficial in many ways.
“Phew.”
But as usual, I sat on the massage chair with my eyes closed and my mind was not at ease.
Because of something I learned through that Black Dragon.
“Half of the humans on Earth…? Ha! This is driving me crazy.”
That alone was a huge number, running into the billions.
Even that number is only a minimum estimate.
It was a dangerous plan that could result in the mass death of up to 90 percent of humanity.
When I heard more detailed story from the Black Dragon Lord.
I had to admit that what he said was not an exaggeration.
‘You’re going to destroy other dimensions and pour all the energy you’ve stolen onto Earth at once?’
In this way, a new mystery sprouts in this land that is a wasteland of supernatural powers.
That was their ultimate goal, as told to them by the Black Dragon Lord and the Heavenly Lord.
“What’s scarier is that it’s not a joke.”
It couldn’t simply be a human problem.
This is not just talk, it is a shock that will truly be comparable to the destruction of the world and will sweep across the entire planet.
It is not for nothing that the Earth is called a wasteland of supernatural powers.
Among the many, many dimensions known to date, there were worlds with environments and civilizations similar to this one.
However, there has never been a land like Earth where not only humans, but also plants, animals, and minerals were completely deprived of mystery.
‘In this world where there is no resistance to supernatural powers except for a small number of awakened people, if a huge amount of energy were to suddenly flow in…’
Terraforming, which completely overturns the foundations of the world.
Those who could not adapt to the drastic change had no choice but to die.
Of course, the Heavenly King did not intend to completely destroy the world, so he tried his best to minimize the sacrifices.
The problem is that it is not so different from the kind of sacrificial offering that has taken the form of terrorism that has occurred all over the world.
‘Is this a sacrifice of cattle for the greater good?’
Without realizing it, my grip tightened.
I couldn’t help but feel bad because I had become that sacrificial ‘cow’ against my will.
However, thanks to this, inorganic substances including minerals can hold mysteries without much difficulty, and plants and animals will not go completely extinct, but only a certain percentage will mutate into monsters.
The problem was that humans were the only intelligent and most complex life forms on Earth.
‘Is that the best outcome for half of humanity?’
I released the strength from my clenched hands, rubbed my eyes, and let out a small sigh.
Even though my body was already far beyond the level of a normal human, I felt an inexplicable fatigue creeping in.
‘Why? Why on earth would you do something like that? Why would you do that when you already have that much power?’
If another Awakened person had said something like that, I could understand.
It was a story that had nothing to do with me, who still had my feet in multiple dimensions, but it wasn’t uncommon for those who returned to Earth to feel a sense of loss at their own growth suddenly coming to a standstill.
There were quite a few people who regretted returning to Earth, so it was not surprising that they wanted to go back to the way things were before, even if it meant changing the world.
‘But there’s no need for the Heavenly King to do that. His power is already at the level of a complete god, and he can even move between dimensions at will.’
When it comes to power, the more ruled the better.
There are limits to a reign of terror, but no matter how I thought about it, it was incomprehensible that they would push ahead with a plan to wipe out a population of billions.
So that means there’s something more to this world than just ruling it…
‘Do you want to become a god of Earth by doing that?’
At that moment, the words of the Black Dragon Master suddenly flashed through my mind.
-“Hweju is already completely crazy. He believes that only he is righteous and that this method is the best. He will do anything to achieve his goal.”
That was no different from the mindset of a fanatic.
He won’t care even if billions of innocent victims are killed in the process.
Because I firmly believe that this is truly the right path.
“···Well, okay. Whatever his intentions are, I can’t just sit back and do nothing.”
No matter what the owner of the Cheoncheonhoe thinks or plans, what I have to do will not change.
To punish the culprit who killed his family and completely destroy the Bancheonhoe.
After thinking for a moment, I opened the Karma Shop and checked the very bottom.
『Karma Share (6%)』
A figure that is 1 percent higher than when I first saw it.
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Since I had over 20 million karma and had not made any significant purchases since obtaining the “Karma Shop Ver. 3 Update”, the bullets continued to increase.
Even while various things were happening on Earth, the harvest continued steadily in the gardens of this world.
‘Market share.’
It never occurred to me that the number simply represented the amount of karma points.
Especially since it was right after I heard from the Black Dragon what the Heavenly Sword Master was aiming for.
‘There’s no way you can do something so enormous just because you have the power.’
Wasn’t he already bound by all kinds of restrictions?
Apart from destroying other dimensions to collect the necessary karma and divinity, it was reasonable to assume that in order to do business on Earth, appropriate conditions had to be met.
“That must be the market share.”
Then it was as if what he had to do had already been decided.
Increase market share as much as possible.
By securing a stake in this way, he was able to oppose the bastard’s plans as one of the shareholders of the planet.
‘No matter how many worlds he destroys, he can’t do anything on this Earth.’
No, that alone is not enough.
After all, isn’t this just my guess?
Rather than continuing to take such a defensive approach, there was a need to respond more proactively.
Yes, for example—.
‘There must be more than one or two cases like Kang Hwan-gye. A world that is on the brink of destruction because of that bastard’s straw.’
The fact that he travels to other dimensions and destroys the world is all for this plan.
In that case, it was inevitable that something would interfere with it.
Of course, given the number of dimensions known so far, it might be more efficient to focus on one thing rather than wander aimlessly…
“It has nothing to do with me.”
Because his body was not one.
If there was something that needed to be done, it would have been fine to do it at the same time.
‘Still… in order to proceed smoothly, it may be necessary to organize some of the piling up work.’
I closed my eyes tightly and focused on the avatars moving around in various places.
***
The Black Dragon Lord sat on a park bench and quietly looked up at the sky.
A sunny day with white fluffy clouds floating across a clear blue sky.
“Hello! Grandpa!”
At that moment, a little child passing by greeted him with a bright smile.
He looked at the child and smiled kindly.
This is a park created in an affluent neighborhood where schools for different age groups are located.
As the houses of the wealthy were clustered together, public safety was good and the faces of those passing by were full of composure.
Of course, that doesn’t mean the children were naive enough to greet a grandfather they didn’t know without hesitation.
The fact that the child greeted the Black Dragon Lord without hesitation earlier meant that he was familiar with him.
He didn’t come here every day because he had work to do, but he had already been watching the children passing by from this spot for over ten years.
“Hey! It’s been a while since I’ve been to a karaoke room…”
“Rather than that, at our house today···.”
“Then why don’t you buy something on your way there…”
Then suddenly, a group of male students crossed the park.
Students in their mid to late teens, wearing clean uniforms and chatting energetically.
The Black Dragon Lord’s gaze turned to a child who was among them.
“Ah! Hello, Grandpa.”
“Oh, you came today. Hello~!”
As their eyes met, the children each said hello.
Of course, that was all.
No matter how familiar he was with it because he had seen it since he was young, it was difficult to expect any greater reaction from a complete stranger like his grandfather.
But that was enough for him.
As the children moved away, the Black Dragon Lord closed his eyes tightly and raised his head to the sky.
Could it be because I met and talked with Phantom, the master of the blood alliance, not long ago?
Suddenly, memories of the past came rushing back to me as if they were flowing backwards.
This was the reason he resigned from his position as branch manager of the Buncheonhoe.
The day when he betrayed Hoeju, who had spared no support in helping him overcome the wall of the real world.
“ha.”
He was sent to another world, leaving behind his newlywed wife, but fortunately he was able to return alive with all his limbs intact.
What was even more fortunate was that, despite the fact that this was a time when other-worldly transmissions were unknown, his wife waited for him until the end even though he had been missing for over a year.
But the joy of returning safely to Earth was short-lived.
He realized one fact and could not help but fall into despair.
As he was an early returnee, he did not know at the time that all growth would be halted if he returned to Earth.
Although he was able to lead a comfortable life thanks to the support of the Buncheonhoe, none of that was important to him.
He, who was at the end of his rope, became more and more obsessed with strength as each day passed.
Regretting his return to Earth, he left his wife behind who had been waiting for him, and only thought about how he could overcome the wall.
Thanks to that pathological obsession, he was finally able to overcome the wall of reality after a long period of adversity and hardship.
With the special privilege of being called “Reverse Heavenly Man”, the first feat to surpass transcendence on Earth.
The price I paid was the loss of my youth, but considering what I gained, it was worth it.
But it’s true that I feel reluctant to show this appearance to my wife.
He never visited his wife again after that encounter just before he went over the wall.
Leaving just enough money to live in luxury.
And he continued to be more active as a single person and as the East Asian branch manager of the Bancheonhoe.
One day, several months later.
The moment came suddenly.
It was a clear and sunny day then, just like it is now.
But he didn’t even have time to look up at the sky, he just kept running forward.
Not only was the road a mess in the aftermath, but there were also casualties.
And at the hospital we arrived at.
I was able to meet the aged Black Dragon Master for the first time.
The murderer who killed his own wife.
The wrinkled-skinned enemy frowned.
As if mocking herself, the corners of her lips twitched like hers.
But even after seeing that, he couldn’t possibly hate the person.
Because the real mistake was mine for leaving my wife alone.
-“Are you the mother’s guardian? We did our best, but you came in such a weak state…”
-“Fortunately, the child doesn’t have any major problems. We’ll have to keep a close eye on him for the time being, though···.”
He embraced his enemy carefully.
A tiny creature wriggling in your arms.
It was the only trace she had left in this world, that of her as an orphan.
And thanks to the “Reverse Emperor”, he was able to catch a glimpse of some of the secrets of heaven and was able to realize this intuitively.
That in the world that Hoeju dreams of, this child has no place.
As soon as he felt it, he disappeared with the child without any hesitation.
The “Reverse Emperor” who twists the world’s providence also helped to hide his existence and disguise the child’s identity so that he could be adopted by a kind couple.
And as an anonymous benefactor, he gifted the child a house in a wealthy neighborhood and watched the child grow up from afar.
I couldn’t even go there myself for fear of being tracked down, so I just sat there in the park, waiting for a chance encounter.
‘Huh, this amount of waiting is nothing.’
The Black Dragon Master slowly stood up from his seat.
Then, I turned my back to the back of my enemy whom I hadn’t seen in a long time and started walking.
To fulfill the mission left to him: to ensure that her traces never disappear again.
