Episode 170
A place where there are only three moons and no sun.
A place where the blue sky continues forever before dawn.
And, a place where hostility thicker than the blue light constantly overflows from all directions.
Demon world.
In this place full of wildness and barbarism, there was a space where traces of intelligence could be found.
[There is no news of the monsters sent to the spirit world. He appears to have died at the scene.]
[It’s a trashy end. I can’t believe I can’t do even one thing correctly.]
[The work to eliminate Anima is being delayed. I think we’ll have to take action ourselves.]
[Good. Isn’t it soon time for the ‘executions’ to begin? It would be better to kill it all at once.]
[There are only two demons who can pass this time, you and me. There is no problem in proceeding with the ‘execution’, but we need to be prepared in case some people run away.]
[Hehe. Do you need preparation to kill bugs? Well, okay. Our new ‘family’ has just opened its eyes, so let’s take it with us.]
Of the two, the sharp-eared demon smiled coldly and waved the reins in his hand.
“Krrr… … .”
There was a leash attached to the end of the reins, and the large, strange-looking creature let out an animal-like howl.
The appearance of an unstoppable monster.
Who could look at this creature and think that it was once human?
The sparse remaining hair and jewelry on his fingers left faint traces of him as a human being.
[There is not much time left until the sortie. Our family.]
Horses are family, but the way they look on leashes and their behavior seems more appropriate to be called livestock.
The representative of the Glory Guild, who was once called the strongest hunter but has now become a chimera.
Gugeon was digging into the floor with both hands, drool dripping from his mouth.
[You and me. And this guy will be enough.]
There was no need to do this if it was a fight in the demon world.
However, if you go to another world, the power of the demons is halved.
This was precisely the reason why they could not invade the human world in earnest.
Gradually planting their seeds in other worlds.
And in the end, to make all four worlds their own.
That was the common goal the demons had.
[Don’t forget what terti said. It would be difficult if you were to mistake them for other guys and ‘execute’ them.]
[I know that. Why is Terti asking me to capture that person? I can not understand.]
[I don’t know why either. But I know very well what happens if I disobey Terti’s orders.]
Then the pointy-eared demon’s eyes turned narrow.
There are only thirteen intelligent demons in the demon world.
Excluding the Absolute, the remaining demons are given names ranging from ‘Quisque (first)’ to ‘Duodec (twelfth)’ according to their rank.
The demon with pointy ears was ‘Dudek’, and he was also the one who blew off Cheon Hae-seon’s arm.
Terti was the third-ranked demon and the person with the deepest heart among the twelve.
Even though it was the same mine, there was a wide gap between 3rd and 12th place.
Point-eared Dudek spat a liquid similar to human saliva on the ground and then nervously pulled on the leash.
“Keeek!”
Gugeon let out a loud scream as Dudek vented his anger.
There was no way his chimera body could be affected by this level of pressure.
The string that Dudek was holding seemed to be imbued with some kind of energy.
[You heard it too, right? If you kill that bitch carelessly, your limbs will be torn apart that day. Keep this in mind.]
“Krrr… … .”
The hunter whom Terty ordered to be captured was none other than the Irregular Hunter.
It was a dagger.
The high density of ‘buff’ she had stimulated Terti’s curiosity.
Dudek thought about the conversation he had with Terti earlier.
[Get that bitch named Bisu.]
[Didn’t you catch and kill a hunter with a buff before? I remember there was no result.]
[That bitch is different.]
[What’s different?]
[The difference is that the cast buff remains on the hunter’s body.]
[…] … !]
[And the difference is that it also increases the abilities of high-level hunters.]
[joy. Well, you’re just a lowly human being. Even if the level is high, isn’t this a fight between rats?]
[Hehe. Dudek.]
[?]
[From my perspective, humans and you are just the same rat.]
[!!!]
[So, don’t talk nonsense and if you want to bring me, just bring me.]
Dudek couldn’t help but get upset at Terti’s last words.
This is because the murderous intent he exuded penetrated every single cell and crushed his body.
Dudek nervously pulled on the reins again, and Gugeon wriggled like an electrocuted animal.
Mine, who was silently watching the scene, gave advice to Dudek.
[Don’t be confused and handle it well. There are two female hunters in charge of the rear in Irregular. Bisu’s hair is red, and the girl named Maria’s hair is black.]
I flinch.
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At that time, Dudek’s hand shook slightly.
[like… … ?]
He looked down with interest.
The reason his hands were shaking.
That was because of Goo Geon’s violent reaction.
[This has never happened before… … .]
If you wave your hand, it means that you have generated quite a lot of magical power.
When he first crossed over to the demon world, Gu Geon’s body was no different from a living corpse.
But now, not only has my body recovered, but I have enough strength to fight against any monster.
In particular, Dudek was focusing on the ‘timing’ of Gu Geon’s use of power.
[No way… … Do you still have old memories?]
Memories of a human I was once close to.
Maybe that could be a trigger that amplifies Gugeon’s power.
Mine, who was next to Dudek’s reasoning, also looked interested.
[That’s a huge obsession. All memories of my human days would have disappeared.]
[Shall we try it?]
Dudek’s ferocious expression suddenly changed into an innocent one.
The smile that flashed through his pupilless eyes was horrifyingly grotesque.
[Maria.]
I flinch.
Again.
Even when magical power was poured into it, the body did not respond, but strangely enough, it was emitting strong magical energy at the three letters of the name.
[Maria.]
[Maria.]
[Maria.]
Brrrr… … .
The body of the chimera wearing the leash swells greatly.
Is it because of the leash that bothers my enlarged neck?
Or is it because of hatred towards the one who abandoned him?
Or is there another reason?
“Kaaaa!!”
For the first time since coming here, Gu Geon’s roar covered the sky of the demon world.
* * *
“omg.”
On a plane heading to the United States.
I, who had been sleeping with an eye patch on, woke up twitching.
Before I knew it, both my hands were clenched into fists with a lot of strength.
I don’t remember exactly what the dream was.
But even now that I woke up, there was one sensation that I felt clearly.
Ominous.
If there was one thing I could remember, it was the sound of an unidentifiable roar.
The voice is too barbaric to be called a human voice, and it feels quite different to be called a monster.
I don’t know why a dog dream I can’t even remember gives me such a lingering feeling.
-Gurrrr… … .
A small growling is heard from the shoulder area.
Even if you don’t turn your head, it will be Pori’s cry.
“Why is it so sharp? “Did you dream about a dog too?”
-Gurrrr… … .
Despite my jokes, Pori continued to send warning voices into the air.
It felt like he was starting to resemble his owner more and more, so I burst into laughter.
“Stop being sensitive and sleep a little longer. “There’s still a long way to go.”
I gently stroked Pori’s head, and Pori’s sharp voice and her usual cute voice returned.
-dream.
As I woke up, I took a look around to see my colleagues inside.
Bisu, despite his gorgeous appearance, had his mouth wide open, and Kang Jeonghyun was curled up in a quick sleep while sitting in first class.
Fortunately, Yuk Cheol-wan and Maria were close to the correct posture, and Chen was… … .
‘Have you seen too many movies?’
Even when he was sleeping, he was holding the sheath in his hand.
I was dumbfounded and watched it for a while, and a question suddenly occurred to me.
I don’t think I was that obsessed with knives when I was sleeping in the past.
Why the sudden change?
‘aha… … .’
It didn’t take long to get the answer.
From a broken sword to a ‘precious sword’ made of pranium.
This is because the contents inside the sheath have changed dramatically.
It’s worth holding on to, whether you sleep or wake up.
I smiled slightly and buried myself deeply in the chair.
Just like the last ‘World Hunter Forum’, WHPO gave us first class tickets.
Although I woke up from a dream for a moment, I had no problem falling back to sleep… … .
“Where did he go again?”
Pori, who was shaking her head at my touch, disappeared everywhere.
As Poisoner’s level increases, his senses become more sensitive, but even now, there are times when he misses Pori’s presence.
What an amazing guy.
-dream… … .
Pori’s voice was heard, like a low whisper.
He was now on someone else’s shoulder, not mine.
“Why did you go to Bisu?”
I asked in a low voice for fear of waking the others.
But Pori didn’t answer my question.
He just stood still and stared at me with clear eyes.
‘Well, it’s not like he knows how to speak.’
Anyway, I flap my wings again and go, go, go, go! All you have to do is do it.
Anyway, Porry’s attitude seemed very firm.
The sight of Pori standing under the dim lighting inside the airplane felt different from usual.
Feeling different?
No, such expressions are not enough.
Should it be called a spiritual experience?
Unbelievably, I felt an irresistible sense of nobility and sanctity from Porry.
Once again, I was able to remind myself that this guy was a ‘spiritual creature.’
“Well, I don’t know why… … do whatever you want.”
He probably has his own reasons.
It looks like Pori will stick to Bisu for the time being.
I drew an ‘O’ with my thumb and index finger and closed my eyes.
* * *
America’s Steel Shield.
Preis in Germany.
And Korea’s Irregular.
Twenty-six of the most elite hunters gathered in Washington.
They were waiting for the departure ceremony in separate rooms prepared for each country.
Since WHPO’s creation, its headquarters has always been in the United States.
This means that the United States has always been the strongest in terms of the size and quality of hunters.
In that sense, Sylia, the leader of Steel Shield, was dissatisfied with the current situation.
“I don’t like the way things are going.”
“Why are you doing this again?”
When a colleague asks, Cylia points to the screen with an outstretched finger.
“Hey, those kids.”
The news was in the middle of introducing representatives of the spirit world exploration, and the people on the screen were representatives from Korea.
“Irregular? Aren’t you paying too much attention? They have a small number of people, and two of them are rear support types. “You won’t be able to last long in the spirit world and you’ll be thrown out?”
Perhaps your colleague is right.
However, Cylia was deeply moved by the sight of the Asian man standing in the middle.
Cheon Hae-seon.
He recently held a military launch ceremony in Korea, and what he said at that time was widely broadcast on American news.
“The guild most active in the exploration of the spirit world… … “You’re going to become an Irregular?”
She pondered what Cheon Hae-seon said with a proud look on her face.
“Looks like there’s nothing visible after stepping on a fool like Roy.”
A small natural flower bloomed between her stretched out eyes.
On the other hand, there was a dangerous-looking smile on her bright red lips.
“I need to sort out my ranking before entering the spirit world.”
“You mean sorting out the ranks?”
“Couldn’t President Rather, who is all old, be swayed by public opinion and become senile?”
Cylia did not hesitate to say harsh words as if she did not even care about the president of WHPO.
An unusual nickname given due to his overwhelming force and overbearing attitude.
‘Queen’
And a tier called ‘super level’ granted to only two active hunters.
She was the strongest hunter in America, which was no different from being the best in the world.
“I need to make sure you know. “Who should be the leader of this exploration?”
As if satisfied with the conclusion she had reached, the Queen let out a high-pitched laugh.
