Episode 1312
That evening.
Simon, who came into contact with practitioners and experienced training together, Hamiel, who traveled around the outskirts of Arok and listened to the stories of the spirits, and even Moze, who investigated official documents related to Arok.
The three people who had each returned after obtaining information sat down to talk. Hamiel carefully laid out a barrier to prevent others from seeing or hearing.
“You have finally managed to create a barrier, so please receive the treatment you deserve, Your Majesty.”
As Moje touched the surroundings with his right hand, the surrounding scenery began to change. The nearby trees turned into beautiful sculptures, and the small puddles of rainwater turned into luxurious pools like swimming pools. The shabby hammocks turned into luxurious golden beds, hanging elegantly from the pillars.
Simon’s mouth fell open. Suddenly, he felt like he had entered a luxurious hotel in the style of the Holy Federation.
“Hey, what if the barrier breaks in the middle?”
Hamiel shouted in confusion, but Moze turned a deaf ear as if it was none of his business.
“Can’t you even do one thing properly, maintaining a barrier? Your incompetence is sky-high.”
“I told you just in case!”
As the two feuding men began to bicker again, Simon clapped his hands to get their attention.
“Okay, then let’s organize the information we’ve found out so far in each of our areas.”
Hamiel raised his hand first and spoke.
“First of all, the spirits are in a bad mood. It doesn’t seem like there’s an emergency situation like the nature of Arok being damaged or a forest fire breaking out, but many spirits are leaving Arok. They’re all saying, ‘Humans have become strange.’”
Mother said, crossing her arms.
“There is documentary evidence that a considerable amount of money has flowed into Arok and the Eternal Saint. The source of the money seems to be the wealthy, some of whom have entered Arok and are not leaving. In addition to practitioners gaining the approval of the Arok Divine Beast to enter Arok, there appear to be other ways to become an Arok person.”
Finally, Simon spoke.
“The practitioners are people who have settled nearby because they want to enter Arok. Their goal is to hone their skills called ‘Extreme’ and gain the approval of the divine beasts of Arok. Every year, thousands of people enter the training valley, but only one or two people are able to enter Arok. Although it is not visible on the outside, the conflict and frustration caused by this are severe.”
Hamiel covered his mouth with a surprised expression.
“Two people a year… …? Then why do you keep doing things like training?”
“The practitioners are good at controlling their emotions. They are not caught up in afflictions and are constantly devoted to their practice without being immersed in frustration. It’s too much time to give up now, and although it’s a small number, there are still success stories every year. More than anything, it seems that the desire to enter Arok and live happily is what keeps them going.”
Simon continued, rubbing his neck.
“And even among the practitioners, there are factions. The practitioner group centered around Arius, and the liberal group centered around Talrock. They have different living environments, mindsets, and goals.”
“In my opinion, both of them are stupid.”
Moje, lying on a luxurious air bed, spoke crookedly.
“I honestly think that the stupidity of ordinary people is a subject of study. We are all human beings and have similar brain capacities as the human species, but it seems like we are competing with each other to see how stupid we can be.”
“Ah!”
Hamiel glared at him, but Moze shrugged.
“Happiness? You can’t even define such an extremely subjective concept yourself, so you try to live according to what others have decided for you. It’s so foolish to believe what others say, ‘If you go to Arok, you’ll be happy,’ and then end up making yourself unhappy right now.”
Hamiel looked at Moze with a sullen expression.
“I understand the feelings of practitioners. So… Brother Moze, are you happy now?”
When Moses heard those words, he paused for a moment, then turned his head and stared at Simon. Great respect and faith began to bloom in his eyes.
“I’m happy.”
“It’s just self-hypnosis!”
Simon, who had tilted his head back in embarrassment, coughed awkwardly and opened his mouth.
“And this is the important part, have I ever met the god of Arok?”
Both of their heads quickly turned back to Simon.
“The god spoke to me.”
“What did you say?”
Hamiel asked, grumbling, and Simon swallowed his saliva before continuing.
“Save me.”
There was a heavy silence for a moment.
Hamiel brushed my shoulder as if he was creeped out, and Moze also looked outside the darkened barrier for a moment.
“It’s clear that something is happening in Arok.”
Simon let out a huff.
“I don’t know if the Eternal Saint Asperia will call us first, or if the investigator we requested from Sky Island will arrive first, but we need to enter Arok as soon as possible and find out the situation.”
“Ma, what if both fail?”
Simon smiled brightly at Hamiel’s question as if asking why he was asking such a thing.
“Then we have to force our way through.”
Mother clapped her hands and shouted, “I believe!”
This was the most enjoyable reaction I got when I came to Arok.* * *
After the meeting, Simon, Moses, and Hamiel cleaned up the area around the ‘holy relics’ and went to bed. Simon, who had been through a lot today, also fell into a deep sleep, but soon opened his eyes.
-Meow!
-Meow meow!
That’s because I heard the cries of Hayang and Kkamang. Thanks to the two cat spirits that I let loose while I was in Arok, I now have more things to worry about.
Simon woke up, rubbing his eyes.
“Hey guys?”
But there was no answer, only a distant ‘Meow!’ cry.
‘Why did you go so far?’
Simon yawned loudly and sat up. He walked towards the sound, being careful not to wake Moses and Hamiel.
The crying sound seemed to come from nearby, but it was further away than I thought.
“Guys, is it okay… … .”
As he spoke, Simon’s eyes widened suddenly and he quickly hid behind a tree.
A moonlit night.
Whitey and Blacky were playing with a creature.
The creature looked like a small gazelle, and also resembled a giraffe with a short neck. It had large diamond-shaped, angular spots on its body, and its neck had white, fluffy fur. It also had white fur on its four feet, as if it were wearing shoes, and instead of horns on its head, it had a round, cotton-like thing.
Simon could feel it right away.
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‘The Divine Beast of Arok!’
-Meow! Meow!
-Byaaaa-!
The two cats were playing together very well. They hugged each other, rolled around, and cried. The black cat climbed onto the black cat’s head and slid down its neck like a slide, and the white cat bit its tail and ran around.
‘Something.’
Looking at that cute sight, I felt at peace.
At that moment, Hayang and Kkamangi sniffed around and then suddenly came running towards meowing, “Meow meow!”
Simon was found right away. Simon appeared with an embarrassed face, scratching his head, then lowered himself and patted the heads of the two gods.
‘by the way.’
Simon raised his head slightly.
Arok’s divine beast was stepping back slowly, lowering its body with a wary look in its eyes. It looked like it might run away at any moment.
Simon tried his best to pet and pet the two divine cats without provoking them, as he thought they would run away if he showed any action.
-Meow!
“Are you hungry?”
Simon took out his bag from the subspace as if he had no choice.
Anna told me that although the Divine Beast can survive by only eating the divinity of the Priest, sometimes it is necessary to give it food and teach it the taste.
Anna took out her special feed. It was made by mixing together various grains and drying them. When I carefully sprinkled it on the floor, the baby puppies quickly started eating the feed.
-Srip.
Arok’s god, who was watching the scene, also looked like he was licking his lips. Simon held out his palm as if offering a suggestion with a smiling face, but the god remained wary and lowered his body even further.
‘He’s very cautious. I don’t think he’ll be interested even if I turn on the extreme attack.’
Simon had been studying the new mathematics steadily, so he had some knowledge. Simon watched the two new cats eating their food, paying no attention to Arok’s new water.
-Meow!
Suddenly, Hayang came towards Arok’s guardian angel with a piece of food in his mouth. He then dropped the food on the floor in front of the guardian angel and cried out, “Meow!”
‘You’re so kind!’
Simon’s heart started to flutter as he watched.
Arok’s new beast tasted the food with its tongue while hesitantly observing Simon’s expression, perhaps letting its guard down because it was being handed food by a non-human white person.
-Whoa!
As expected, Anna’s homemade feed.
Arok’s new food was so delicious that he jumped up and down in joy. However, since there wasn’t enough food, he seemed to want to eat more. He walked slowly, keeping an eye on Simon’s expression.
Simon stepped back after pouring some food in front of him so that he could eat without any burden, and finally Arok’s new beast began to quickly eat the food.
‘Okay.’
Only after feeding him something delicious did his guard let down, and Arok’s divine beast approached Simon.
-bar!
After licking his hand, he started rubbing his head against Simon’s hand. Simon stroked it, calming his trembling heart.
‘Extreme, can I try now?’
Whitey, Blacky, and the Bear God Akalion.
In fact, the current number of divine beasts is enough to function as a divine priest, but the best way to enter Arok is to obtain the divine beast of Arok and then enter.
It’s better to try and regret than to not try and regret. Simon, who thought he had built up a certain level of rapport with Shinsoo, stretched out both arms.
‘concentration.’
Ss …
The wind blows around and the earth trembles.
Divinities arise from all over the place and rush to Simon’s center, forming a form of light.
<Extreme>
Paaaaaaa!
The circle of divinity was spread out. Simon watched the movements of the divine beast with a tense face.
Jump!
Arok’s new body, which was thought to be in a good mood after eating the feed, jumped up. If it wasn’t Simon’s mistake, the new body’s expression was filled with resentment, as if to say, ‘I knew this would happen!’
‘Was I too hasty?’
But surprisingly, the divine feeling felt from the extreme was pleasant, and the Shinsu gradually approached him, showing interest.
If the divine being here arouses divinity and injects his divinity into Simon’s extreme, it is a success. If not, it is a failure.
The moment when Arok’s divine water begins to emit light from its body as if it were a divine being.
Crackle crackle!
Arok’s spirit shook his head violently as if he had to suddenly come to his senses. Then he passed by the extreme and approached Simon, lightly biting his collar.
“Why, why?”
-Daddy!
“Follow me?”
Simon eventually released his trance and ran after Arok’s spirit. Arok’s spirit ran beside him and pressed its face against Simon’s body.
Then, the emotions of the god flowed into Simon.
-I can’t take you where I live.
I felt the will of the gods.
-I don’t want you to become like those people.
“!”
Simon’s eyes widened. Shinsoo put strength into his eyes and shouted, ‘Paaaaa!’
“Then again… …! Wait a minute!”
Suddenly, Arok’s spirit jumped in and ran quickly behind the rock. Simon followed after Arok’s spirit.
“What are you talking about! Tell me more!”
At that moment, Simon shouted like that.
Gooooooooooo!
Suddenly a huge light began to appear beyond the rock.
‘This is… …!’
A divine being that appears to be made of light.
The largest beast Simon had ever seen was staring at him with its head tilted back.
