#239
Episode 239
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Wiggle.
“Tsk.”
As his lost consciousness returned, he let out a short moan. Her brain fog didn’t seem to have fully recovered yet. How did it end up like this?
<Master. master! Are you out of your mind?!>
“ah.”
I suddenly began to come back to my senses at the sound of Ixia’s urgent voice. Yes, she unintentionally integrated roulette, and as a result, <Xinyu -lv.3>… No, I even remembered that the jackpot hit at the last moment and I became a strange talent.
“Status window.”
Jeongdo quickly opened the status window and checked the talent section.
<Communication-lv.4>, <Extinction-lv.3>, <Uniqueness-lv.3>… … .
“I didn’t see anything wrong.”
<Sinwi-lv.3> had changed to <Ilshin-lv.3>. Just hearing the name gives you a feeling of terrifying majesty. In the meantime, I felt proud of the miracles of the beginning that were lined up before <The One God>. Of course, just because you’re first in line doesn’t mean you’re a good talent… .
“So what the heck is this? “One God?”
<This is my first time hearing this too. They say that some religions use that word, but it is actually incorrect. There are countless gods that exist in the universe.>
“hmm.”
The degree nodded. There are several religions on Earth that believe there is only one God. I heard that Christianity and Islam are probably that type of group… I’m not usually very interested in religion, so I wasn’t sure.
‘A concept that has never existed in the universe before.’
In other words, it is normal for no one to know about this. Even Winry wouldn’t know. Because it is a concept created anew by myself.
‘Let’s check what we can first.’
Jeongdo slowly closed his eyes and began to contemplate inside. A small amount of mana bloomed from the heart and dantian and began to travel throughout the body.
“I don’t think there’s any particular physical change?”
<Uhm. It doesn’t seem like much has changed to me. It’s the same master’s energy as before.>
“… … Is it really a disaster? no way?”
<A. Still, the name has value. Moreover, it is also level 3. Perhaps there is something so great that we can’t even sense it with our senses?>
Well then, I’m glad.
Jeongdo opened the status window once again, this time carefully examining the status, skills, other categories, and even Winry’s point shop and the number of remaining tickets.
But nothing changed. The end was that one talent was added, <Sinwi-lv.2> was deleted, and <Yoilshin-lv.3> appeared.
Nothing is felt, and there is no change in the stats. I couldn’t even ask anyone about it because it was a new concept.
“… … .”
It’s stuffy.
It seemed like I had hit the jackpot, but I was frustrated because I couldn’t figure out how to use it. But if you’re just looking at efficiency right now, aren’t the four Transcendence God rewards better? I think that would have been much more useful. No, wait a minute.
“Now that I think about it, it was the same even if you got <Divinity-lv.3>, right? After getting <Shinwi-lv.2>, I never really felt like anything had changed much. “Has something changed now that I’ve reached level 3?”
<Huh? Then why on earth did you like it when I picked Divine Wisdom Level 3?>
“You liked it too, right? “You know that, right?”
<Well, I just thought I picked a good one because the owner likes it.>
Jeongdo scratched the back of his neck at Ixia’s words. It’s difficult to explain this.
“Anyone who has played the game at all is bound to like it.”
If there is a lottery in the game, and if there is a grade for that lottery, this is an inevitable reaction. I can’t help but like it reflexively.
Whether it is a hero card or an equipment item that comes out of a drawing game, if it is of a higher grade, it will naturally perform better than a lower grade. And the illustrations are good too. The moment you pull it out, the effect is completely different. It is better to have a high grade in everything.
But this was not absolute.
I don’t know if the game company put it out intentionally or if the balance was messed up while making it, but there are bound to be things that deliver so-called ‘out-of-grade’ performance.
So-called high-efficiency cards, such as those that are 3-star but have 4-star efficiency, or 4-star but are compared to 5-star. On the other hand, there are some things that are 5 stars but fall short of 4 stars. Users who value performance will naturally use 4 stars for high efficiency rather than 5 stars.
but.
“A true gamer risks his life for rarity.”
Rare is better than normal, unique is better than rare, and legendary is better than unique!
Actual performance doesn’t really matter, only higher rarity can provide satisfaction. The mere sight of a five star with a gold frame makes you scream reflexively.
<… … Earthlings are really strange.>
“I agree.”
In fact, even the degree to which this is said is actually performance-first. Yelling was really just a conditioned reflex.
‘And the important thing is that <The One and Only God> is not a 5 star with poor performance.’
If it were just like that, there would be no way the universe could have changed. He doesn’t know how to use it yet, but this is definitely a talent comparable to the Miracle of the Beginning.
‘If you were to guess based on the name… … Maybe if I load the scene something will work.’
It was something that couldn’t be confirmed right now. However, there will be an opportunity to check in the not-so-distant future.
“Then let’s go out. “The dwarves will be waiting.”
Jeongdo finally searched ‘Listhenia’s equipment warehouse. It was because I thought there might be some remaining Ixia parts.
<There is no sisterly energy to be felt. Perhaps the last child is somewhere else.>
“Yes, this alone is a great income.”
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the last part. I left Listenia’s room and this time I came out to Earth’s room.
Then, I put in all the equipment that my inventory allowed. Because there was a limit to my inventory, I couldn’t put all the equipment in it, so I started selecting items that I felt I could use to some extent.
“good. “It’s almost over.”
The extent of the work completed came out of the ‘equipment’ room. Outside, dwarves were huddled together and observing something.
“What are you doing?”
“Oh, are you out? “It took longer than I thought.”
“Yes, something unexpected happened for a moment… Everything is fine now. “What were you guys doing?”
“Is there anything else for us to do but make things? “I was debating what to make with the ridiculous materials I had in the warehouse.”
“It’s nice to hear that.”
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“Yeah, you’ll turn a blind eye when you see that too. A material that I thought had been discontinued… .”
‘I actually blacked out.’
Jis got excited and started explaining things, but he couldn’t understand half of what was said. He only understood that there were many hidden treasures that were inferior to the metal of the gods but formidable. As expected, the world of artisans was difficult.
“Are you guys going to stay here?”
“For now, I plan to stay a little longer. “The workshop is in our dungeon anyway, so I have to skip it.”
“I plan to go right away. “Can you all come back by yourself?”
“Of course. Coming here is the problem. Going back is not a problem.”
“Then I’ll go first. Oh.”
Jeongdo asked the dwarves one thing before leaving. The request was to take out all the items from those five rooms into this space. The <Unique God> talent had nothing to do with <Shinwi-lv.3>, so they were free to enter, but it was a request just in case.
The dwarves nodded calmly, saying that it was not a difficult task, and handed an item to Jeongdo as if they had just remembered it.
“Take it.”
“This?”
“Don’t you remember? “It’s the royal seal you entrusted to me last time.”
“… … “This?”
Where do you see this?
It just looked like a small jade tablet. There was no feeling of a stamp anywhere.
“I was limited by the seal-like shape, so I had no choice but to crush the shape. Still, the actual effect is actually better, so it should be okay. Check it out when you get back. “If you want to keep the shape of the seal, change it again.”
“no. thank you “It’s enough.”
After greeting the dwarves, Jeongdo activated the gate leading to Earth’s home.
‘Now let’s really get some rest.’
Take a bath too. I feel so uncomfortable.
I made up my mind to do so and crossed the gate, but I couldn’t achieve that dream.
“Rotten. I looked at your master’s face and looked at him! good night. You little blue bastard! Let’s see the end today!”
“joy. The pants I was hoping for. “Today, I will cut off that damned string, so go to the Underworld and be thankful for the rest of your life!”
“Stop it!”
Cheok Jun-gyeong and Musinma were roaring excitedly. Around them, Laine was ‘meowing’ as if it was fun, and Yuseon was restless and breaking out in a cold sweat.
I asked the two as if the degree was absurd.
“What are you doing now?”
“huh? “Are you here?”
“Oh my. Calm too. I wondered where he ran away… … Okay, before you mess with that old guy… “Ugh!”
Musinma burst out in anger towards Jeongdo and fell down like an electrocuted frog. Geass has been activated.
“Raine? Isn’t the Warlord’s Geass over? “I think the favor has already been repaid.”
The Martial God Demon felt a favor from Jung Do, who took care of Master’s enemy on his behalf, and in return, they climbed the Tower of the Heavenly God together.
Since the mission was successful, Geass must be over, right?
“Geas is like a shackle that you place on yourself. Hmm. Perhaps Musinma himself didn’t understand. I can’t say I’ve repaid the favor to this extent! Isn’t it something like this? “It actually didn’t help much, did it?”
“What bullshit! I’ve already done enough… … “Khaak!”
“The mouth is no, no, but the body is honest.”
“… … .”
“Damn it!”
Musinma, who recovered from the convulsions, stood up. Then, he glared at Jeong Do and Cheok Jun-kyung, and then walked toward the door. And she opened her mouth in a reluctant tone.
“I’m out of energy. Okay, I’ll do a review of the intense battle and just look at it for now. But there is no next time. “Then let’s find out who is stronger.”
He then rushed out the door and Raine followed him, smiling.
… … As he passed by, he said in a very low voice, ‘If you need help, call me or not…’ A sound was heard and then disappeared.
Cheok Jun-gyeong looked at the scene and scratched his stomach and said.
“Is that the modern word ‘tsundere’ or something? “It’s not nice to see a man like that.”
“… … “I agree.”
The day ended like that.
* * * * * *
“Admission?”
Jeong-do asked that question with a surprised face.
“yes. brother. Mr. Haesik was injured during the expedition and was admitted to the hospital.”
“What, are you really hurt?”
“It was a pretty big wound… … Everything is better now. Since I have treatment skills, there are no aftereffects. “It was just that he seemed to be overexerting himself recently, so we forcibly hospitalized him for stabilization purposes.”
“her.”
It was unexpected news.
The morning after returning from the expedition, Jeong-do convened a meeting to handle the backlog of guild work and introduce new guild member ‘Yoo Seon’.
But whatever. Haesik, who should have welcomed Jeongdo the most warmly, did not attend. Jeong-do asked Seo-yoon with a puzzled look, and the answer came back.
‘It was unreasonable.’
After thinking for a moment, Do-do apologized to everyone gathered in the conference room.
“sorry. “For now, there is nothing urgent that needs to be resolved right away, so I will go to Hae-sik’s hospital visit first.”
At Jeong-do’s words, the other guild members tried to follow, but Jeong-do said that since it might be more of a burden, only he and Seoyoon would go.
Jeongdo hurriedly came out of the building and headed to the hospital. It was a hospital not far from the guild office.
“Huyu.”
I didn’t feel well. As she reflected on her actions, a feeling of regret welled up in her.
When I brought him in as a guild member, I didn’t even know he was hospitalized like this. Of course, it was because she was overwhelmed with things that only she could do, but she still had to take care of her family.
When I followed Seoyoon into the hospital room, I saw Haesik sitting on the hospital bed. The sight of him looking blankly out the window felt very different from usual.
At the sound of the door opening, Hae-sik looked at Jeong-do and immediately got angry and shouted.
“older brother! “You’re back!”
“Yes, I came to see you because I was hospitalized. “Are you feeling okay?”
“sure! There was no need for you to come. It was just a little scratch. My body was already fully healed and I was about to leave the hospital, but Seo-yoon and Cheol-yoon were forcibly tied up. “Now that I’ve had enough rest, I have to go on an expedition again.”
‘My body is completely healed.’
But what about your heart?
“I heard about the situation when I arrived. They say you’re pushing yourself too hard these days. “It’s almost like self-abuse.”
“no way. No way. I actually like training. “I just do as much as everyone else does.”
“As much as everyone does? Okay, let’s see what kind of crazy person goes through six dungeons a day.”
“… “You heard me.”
Haesik laughed awkwardly. Jeongdo’s shoulders became heavy once again from that smile.
The typical pace of dungeon expeditions is once a week. If you are a veteran who is very self-managed, you can even do one in three days.
Six dungeons a day?
It should just be seen as an act of suicide. No other user has ever overworked themselves at that pace. Rather, it is destroying the user’s life.
“Is it because of me?”
“No way. Just because I like it… .”
“Kang Hae-sik. I’ll ask again. “Is it because of me?”
“… … .”
The silence of the sea. It was an unspoken affirmation. Jeongdo smiled bitterly.
Haesik, who had been silent for a while, spoke quietly.
“older brother. As for me. From the first academy, I wanted to be with my brother. So when he asked me to join the guild, I agreed without hesitation.”
I recognized Haesik immediately.
This man named Jin Jeong-do will rise higher than anyone else.
And if possible, I would like to sit next to the man and see the scenery he sees.
That’s why I was so happy when he asked me to join him. The feeling of being recognized by someone you respect is indescribable.
“however. I was too presumptuous. “I thought your bowl was too small.”
I thought I would be able to keep up.
Although his level of talent was clearly superior to mine, I thought I could overcome it with effort. He thought that if he trained the new ship twice as much as he did, he would be able to stand next to it, if not surpass it.
But that was a very arrogant thought.
The word effort had no meaning in the face of overwhelming talent. The difference soon became wider than the difference between heaven and earth.
How surprised I was to see angels being swept away like fallen leaves with a single wave of his hand. He was already a being of a different concept.
I have become a distant person who can never be placed on the same level.
Since when did it start?
Instead of being an organization that cooperates and fights together, the Triple S Guild has become a guild made up of young children who take care of Jeongdo and Jeongdo.
I was so upset about that.
“I think about that whenever my brother goes on an expedition. How strong will I come back this time? If this continues, he might be abandoned.”
“… … .”
I wanted to say, ‘That will never happen,’ but I suppressed those words and held back. He had no right to say that.
Haesik’s expression was strange.
I felt like I was going to cry, but I also felt relieved. His face was a mixture of emotions, on the verge of exploding.
In the end, Haesik opened up about his feelings.
“older brother. I didn’t join the guild because I wanted to be protected by my brother. I want to fight side by side with my brother in the same place. I want to help! “I want to become someone who can ease my brother’s burden even a little.”
“… … .”
‘Colleagues’ rather than protectors and protected.
What Haesik wanted was very simple. To the point where I feel angry at myself for not paying attention to this.
‘So what kind of guild leader are you talking about?’
That’s about it. That’s about it. There’s still a long way to go.
He may have grown a lot in terms of his power, but he still has a long way to go. He was so busy with his own work that he didn’t even know the inner thoughts of his closest younger siblings.
Jeongdo looked at Haesik. Haesikdo did not avoid eye contact.
“okay. I get it.”
After thinking for a while, he opened his mouth like that.
“You want to become stronger?”
“yes.”
“Enough to fight with me?”
“yes.”
“Can you endure any pain that comes along?”
“of course.”
“Is it the same for Seoyoon?”
“Yes, brother.”
“… … with pleasure. And I’m sorry. “I was too indifferent.”
There was a resolute will in the eyes of both of them. It was as they said. Seo-yoon and Hae-sik were not beings that he had to protect like a mother bird.
“I will train you properly.”
So that I can at least serve one person in my future expedition to the Demon World.
Jeong-do promised that in front of the two of them.
