Kim Jeon Sa, Building Traits Episode 287
Witch of the Machine -1-
I finally have most of the features I need.
Mutations, mutations, muscles, flesh, heart, and internal organs.
There is only one last step left.
[mutant brain]
Actually, this is the most difficult.
It’s the brain, the brain.
Most mutants don’t retain their sanity anyway.
Most of them become monsters with only instincts left, and run wild until they are defeated.
But the brain has mutated?
The body is that of a weak human being?
Eight or nine out of ten people died, and those who survived went crazy and ran wild.
Episode 6, After the Nuclear War, it increases, but we can’t wait until then.
‘What should I do?’
After returning to the Seoul mansion after the great escape, I was lost in thought.
There are no monsters I know of.
Well then, I guess I’ll have to find it.
Even if we have to search all over South Korea.
No, even if I have to search the entire world.
To do that… … .
I made a phone call.
Is this my first time calling this guy? Maybe?
It seems like it’s been months since we last contacted each other.
A call you might ignore.
Fortunately, the other person answered the phone right away.
[No! Who is this! The pride of our association, the legend of our association, the most capable person in our association! Isn’t this the director of Geumcheon Kim Jeon-sa!]
The other person is making a fuss.
He was the president of the hunters’ association.
A hunter of the reinforced soldier series whose hair is gradually becoming bald, who was only called Director Kang when I first met him.
“It’s been a while. How have you been?”
[Of course! Oh my, isn’t Mr. Geumcheon busy these days? There’s been chaos in Gwangju.]
“That’s what happened. I’m already busy trying to figure that out.”
[Ugh, you piece of trash. What on earth are those people from the old Father’s Church thinking? If you’re going to do something, why don’t you go to Tokyo, where you hate it, and do something like this near Seoul?]
“That’s right. Anyway, I’m calling because I have a favor to ask.”
[Please! Just say the word! I owe my life to you, Master Geumcheon, and I will repay that debt with my life and soul!]
I submitted a formal request.
The goal is to search for subjects with [mutant brain] characteristics.
There is no need to hunt.
All you need to know is the material.
Because I can just fly over and copy the trait right away.
Of course, I couldn’t say anything about its characteristics, so I just said that it was a being with a mutated brain.
[A being with a mutated brain… … It doesn’t matter whether it’s a madman, a monster, or a superhuman.]
“Yes. Can’t the Hunters’ Association connect with the World Hunters’ Association? I’m asking because I think the World Hunters’ Association might have some information.”
[I think you can find it right away. Just wait a moment and I will look through the information and let you know. Or would you like to come to the association? We will charter a private plane and fly over as soon as you find it.]
“great.”
It’s been a long time since I visited the Hunters Association.
Nothing has changed.
The building was clean and well maintained and the hunters were as they always were.
“Director Geumcheon!”
The association president approached me with a big smile.
Almost like a hug.
I smiled and held out my hand.
Boom, boom, the camera flash went off.
“Your face looks good. Did you level up too?”
“Hehehe. I was a bit inspired by Director Geumcheon. You can’t live your whole life at level 5, right?”
It’s not just the association president.
I see quite a few level 5 hunters.
In the past, when you reached level 5, you would get rid of the hunters and go somewhere else.
Especially the five largest conglomerates.
The top five conglomerates are truly a paradise for reinforced soldiers.
We chatted for a while in the association president’s office.
They once overcame a crisis together due to the former president’s conspiracy.
I vividly remember driving an SUV and swinging a gun at it.
I fled to Paju City, met Ku Hyeong-won, and caught the eye of the corps commander.
Older brother… … .
My mouth felt bitter for no reason, so I just drank the poor coffee.
It didn’t take long.
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The association president’s prosthetic hand made a mechanical sound.
The association president, who had been staring into space, frowns slightly.
“This is it. I thought it would be easy, but it won’t be easy.”
“You couldn’t find it?”
“No, I found them. Exactly three.”
Tok, the president of the association who taps his fingers.
Three pieces of data suddenly appeared in my monarch’s magic light.
Location: China
Feature: International Killer
Status: Wanted
Location: United States
Feature: Mutant
Status: Mojave Desert habitat
Location: Norway
Feature: Mutation
Status: In hiding in the Maze Forest
A murderer, a mutant, and a witch.
“There is no normality.”
“Yes. As you know, they are brain-mutated. That guy Jang Min is a total psychopath, and the horned monster is a man-eating eagle. The Chinese Martial Arts League and the American Hunters Association tried to catch and kill them, but they always seemed to run away quickly.”
That’s probably it.
If they survived with a mutated brain, their intelligence would be ridiculous.
I knocked on the table, lost in thought.
Jangmin and the horned monster… … .
Are these guys having a hard time?
If you want to catch it, you can catch it.
Using the eyes of God and extrasensory perception.
Still, it will take some time.
Those guys won’t run away after cursing either.
“What about the witch?”
“They live hidden in the Maze Forest, but they seem surprisingly kind-hearted. It is said that they rarely cause harm to nearby residents.”
“Your brain has mutated?”
“I don’t know. Why is that? I live near Oslo, Norway, and it seems like Oslo residents have been visiting witches for a long time to get predictions about the future or to get medicine.”
That’s amazing.
“But why a witch?”
“Its appearance is hideous. It doesn’t look like a human being. I’ve heard that it’s a strange mixture of machine and living organism, making it look like a monster… … .”
I decided.
Let’s go find the witch.
It’s better to negotiate with a fixed entity than to engage in a chase while playing hide-and-seek.
You can also ignore the opponent’s intention and bring in the trait.
I quickly got up.
“Okay. Let’s go to Norway.”
“Well, that’s it. The Norwegian Hunters’ Association has a rule: you must not kill or harm witches.”
“Ha, you really are a good witch. It’s okay. I’m not trying to kill you. I’m not going to remove your brain either.”
The association president looked visibly relieved.
“Well, there’s no way our Director Geumcheon would do that. Well then, shall we go?”
“Will the president come with you too?”
“Hehehe. I have already input the Norse for today. I will do my best to be a guide for our Director Geumcheon!”
Last time I went to Sweden, I heard you spoke English well.
Is Norway a little different?
I have to get on a plane anyway.
I followed the association president quietly.
The superhuman jet I had previously rented was waiting.
Kwaaaaang!
A private plane that takes off like an explosion.
It’s a fast speed of Mach 2.
But for me, who used to fly at Mach 5 with the Knight trait, Mach 2 felt like a turtle’s pace.
A four-hour flight from Seoul to Oslo.
I twisted and turned in the spacious seat.
On the one hand, you can send a message to someone by tapping on the crown instead of your smartphone.
“sibling!”
“sibling!”
The airport we arrived at.
A man with a handsome face ran up to me and hugged me.
“How long has it been? I heard you got to level 8!”
Aachen, the labyrinthine city.
Bigrid Plains.
And Oslo.
It was already the third time I was seeing that face.
Sigmund.
The Norse warrior who taught me the Sigurd method.
There is no such thing as a drunkard when you first meet him.
I awkwardly hugged Sigmund too.
“It’s been a while. Huh? I see you’ve reached level 6 too?”
“Can’t you see me, brother?”
“Congratulations to you too, Hjordis.”
“ha ha ha.”
Hyordis, who had bowed down and received the compliment, burst into laughter.
Even if Sigmund is like that, Hjordis is really surprising.
Look, look.
You’re still holding two newborn babies in your arms.
The last time I saw her, Hjordis was four months pregnant.
How long after having a baby did you reach level 6?
Would you train while pregnant?
As expected, a Norse warrior.
Viking warrior, shieldmaiden, and valkyrie.
“Director Geumcheon. These people… … .”
The association president gave me a strange look.
When I asked him what his brother was, he seemed to think that he was a distant relative.
“He is my classmate. Norse warriors have a culture of accepting classmates as part of the same clan.”
“Ah! That’s right, yes. I’ve heard of it too. Are you a warrior from the Sigurd clan?”
“Ahem! My name is Sigmund Sigurdsson!”
“Oh my! You are the legitimate heir? This is an honor! To see the descendant of the dragon slayer in person!”
“Hmm! Hmm!”
Sigmund’s nose rose as if it were piercing the sky.
“You are a fortified soldier with the eyes and heart of a warrior. Welcome to Scandinavia, the home of the eternal warriors, the land of the most rugged warriors! Come, let’s have a drink today! My brother and friend have come from far away, so I will not be able to face my father’s father, Sigurd the Dragonslayer and Sigmund the Master of the Magic Sword, without drinking until my nose is crooked!”
“Oh!”
“It’s a festival!”
These guys really like to have fun.
If it were before, I would have hung out with you, but that’s not possible.
Because even now, the second hand of the countdown to the end is ticking away.
“Sorry, I’m a little busy. Have you heard what happened in South Korea?”
“Oh, that?”
“They are crazy.”
“You’re sealing off an entire city? Are you trying to sacrifice a human being?”
“There’s chaos in the Church of Thor. They say my old father might be resurrected.”
“Is that possible?”
“They say that even with 1 million people, there is no way to get there… … .”
“Those guys must have done it after tapping on a calculator.”
The Black Dome in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province appears to be a worldwide sensation.
The Norse warriors who followed the couple chattered about this and that.
Sigmund smacked his lips as if he was sorry.
“Really? I guess there’s no way around it. The reason you came here, brother, is because you need us, right?”
“Valhalla!”
“Valhalla awaits us!”
“We are ready! Our brothers helped us on the Plains of Vigrid, so let us help them! Come on, brothers! War awaits us!”
“Wow!”
No, what does this mean?
It seems like there’s a strange misunderstanding.
Sigmund Hjordis and his wife are level 6.
Most other warriors are level 5.
It used to be a decent force, but now it’s just one or two soldiers passing by.
I waved my hand hurriedly.
“That’s not it.”
“Huh? Then? If that’s not the reason you came to see the warrior, then what else is there?”
“I sent you a message. I said I came to see the witch of the labyrinth forest.”
“The witch of the labyrinth forest?”
“There are many witches in the Norwegian forests, but this is the first time I’ve heard of this name… … .”
The warriors rolled their eyes in confusion.
Hyordis stamped his foot as if he had figured out something.
“It’s not the witch of the labyrinth forest, it’s the witch who lives in the labyrinth forest!”
“Ah! There!”
“Are you talking about the witch of the machine?”
“I get it now.”
“It seems like my brother also came to receive the prophecy.”
“That’s what it looks like when a witch from a mechanical device makes a prediction.”
Witch of the Machine?
It’s not even a deus ex machina, what an unusual name.
“Why the Witch of the Machine Device? Do you have a favor to ask?”
“That’s what it is.”
All we have to do is meet.
But both Sigmund and Hjordis had slightly drowsy faces.
“It’s difficult… … .”
“Come three days sooner.”
“It’s already past New Year’s Eve.”
“The witch of the machine opens the labyrinth forest only on New Year’s Eve.”
“After the new moon passes, the Maze Forest closes, so no one can enter.”
“It will be almost four weeks before it becomes the new moon again.”
“Four weeks? That long?”
Are you crazy?
The time that the Sun Tower Tower gained by counterattacking with magical power was 720 hours.
That is, about 30 days.
I’ve already lost a lot of time traveling to the Demonic Cult, Brazil, and the North Pole.
Even if I meet the witch right now and have a talk with her, it won’t be enough.
There is no time to waste four weeks!
“There’s no time. I have to meet the witch right now.”
The Norse warriors looked at each other with embarrassed faces.
“I’m in a difficult situation… … .”
“What should I do?”
“My brother is level 8, so he can get through the Maze Forest, right?”
“It won’t work. Back in the old days, even Beowulf barely made it through the labyrinthine forest. The witch back then and the witch now are different, but the labyrinthine forest is the same, so it’ll be hard even if we’re brothers.”
“If you force it through, you’ll most likely get cursed and start making noises.”
“Inma! Does our brother look that weak?”
“Even Beowulf couldn’t overcome it, and after suffering for a long time, he finally woke up after drinking the heart of the Swamp Witch! It’s true that my brother is great, but how can he overcome a curse that even Beowulf couldn’t overcome?”
A curse?
The price for forcing your way through the labyrinthine forest is only a curse?
Then it doesn’t matter.
Because I have indomitable powers and the ability to evolve into the same species as the world’s special ability.
“Then I will go through the maze forest.”
“Are you sure you’re okay? Brother, you’ll die if you do that! Even Beowulf barely survived!”
“It’s okay. I can easily break through it. I’m confident I can handle any curse.”
Beowulf.
Ancient Germanic hero.
Similar to Sigurd, there is a magical training method named after him.
I chose Sigurd’s training method for its versatility though.
“Just tell me where you are. I’ll leave right away.”
“Ugh… … .”
Sigmund scratched his head.
“The warrior has made up his mind, so I can’t stop him. I can’t help it. Let’s go together.”
“Are you going together?”
“Brother! You’re sending your brother to the slaughterhouse and you’re going to have a proper drink of honey wine? That’s nonsense! If Thor finds out, he’ll kick my ass! I’m going with you, brother! If we die, we’ll die together, if we’re cursed, we’ll live together!”
“Yes! That’s right!”
“That’s how you become a Norse warrior!”
“Even if we are cursed with erectile dysfunction, brothers must share the curse!”
“Even if I’m cursed with erectile dysfunction… … No, this kid?”
Sigmund grabbed the Norse warrior by the hair.
The Norse warrior chuckled as his hair was pulled out.
“I’ll go with you too.”
“Hyordis, you too? And the kids?”
“I should leave it to those idiots.”
Hjordis gave the twins to a Norse warrior who was plucking out their hair.
The Norse warrior looked puzzled.
“Why? Me? I’m going on an expedition with my brother, too?”
“This is the punishment for cursing Sigmund. Rather than curse him to lose his hair, I cursed him to touch the most precious spot!”
“Profit! No! I’ll follow you too! I’ll join the expedition to the Maze Forest too!”
“Huh. Anna is watching.”
“No way!”
A Norse warrior holding babies and screaming.
Even in the midst of all that, it was funny and endearing how he cherished the little ones.
“You guys are funny.”
The president whispered to me in Korean.
“Yes, that’s right.”
I just smiled once.
And off we go.
The Labyrinth Forest is not far from Oslo.
Dozens of flying cars took to the skies and arrived in less than 30 minutes.
We were greeted by strangely shaped trees, tangled like hell vines.
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