Chapter 933 – #203_Intersection(2)
#927
One.
The old subway line 3 looked like a cut-and-paste scene from an apocalypse movie.
Remnants of buildings that have not overcome the flow of time and have collapsed and collapsed.
The dark wastewater filled up to half of the tunnel.
The good news is that the stench coming from the wastewater is not too bad, even though it is dirty water.
Even the corpses of drowned rats and larvae of flying insects could have floated around, but it was probably because the ‘ark’ died without leaving any seeds due to the impact of the dimensional jump.
The lights were all broken, so the four of them had to rely on the decorative lights as no light came on in the dark winding passage.
-Kugung! Kugu Palace!
Occasionally vibrations and roars are heard, and crumbs of stone fall from the ceiling.
What is this feeling like?
It feels like being a special forces unit infiltrating the enemy’s rear through a tunnel during a war.
As I continued, there was a platform between the tunnel and the tunnel.
The part of the railroad where the train should enter was filled with rainwater, so it was more like a wide swimming pool on two rails than a platform.
“Wait a minute.”
The group tried to pass the platform without safety doors faster than the express train, but Siwoo stopped for a moment.
“An hour is tight. I’m sorry.”
As Lynne said.
It must be that Siwoo and the others are not the only ones trying to take advantage of this confusion.
If Urshira and Priscilla get their hands on the locks first, all plans will go awry.
“Yes, I know. Still, I think it would be better to check the road properly.”
After saying that, Siu headed for the rusty vending machine that was left alone.
It was because there was a route map and a map attached side by side.
The party followed as if they understood only then.
“It’s sad.”
Lydia took out her handkerchief and covered her mouth as she magically brushed off a little splash of waste water from her shoes.
Lydia is always laid-back, but she seems to hate dirty things.
Tension was down quite a bit.
Of course, there was no reason for Siwoo to care about your condition, so he ignored it and looked at the map.
“It seems like a very old map, but… Still, the central tower was around here, right? Then… I can’t just run on this route.”
“Are you smart?”
“There is a transfer station three stops behind, so I think you can go straight after moving there.”
After that, if you follow the route all the way, you will arrive directly at a point just 100m away from the building.
It can be said that it is an idea that can immediately come to mind for Siugi, a modern person and a commoner before becoming a witch.
“Move again.”
To transfer, I got off the platform, stepped on the worn-out stairs, and stepped into the oblique part of the underground plaza.
Although it is now a derelict subway station with no one around, it must have been quite a hot place at one time.
A spacious space that makes you feel open even though it is built in an underground space, and empty commercial buildings labeled as rental inquiries.
The transfer station with multiple escalators reminds me of Seoul Station.
It seemed to show that this place was the center of city transportation in the past.
And things in the world, as always, don’t go back as we please.
Just as it is a cliche that there is a secret underground passage leading to the Devil Castle, it is also a cliche that there is an unknown monster guarding the secret passage.
There is a deer standing tall, catching the light shattered from the mosaic glass window that decorates the ceiling like stage lighting.
The deer, which was too divine rather than a monster and gave off an ominous aura to be called a divine spirit, looked at the party with black eyes that had no white.
“Why are you here…”
There must be a fight going on.
Why did the stag, which will be the center of gravity, suddenly appear underground?
The most suspicious person in this case is Lydia, who suggested a shortcut.
“What?”
However, Lydia’s figure disappeared without leaving a trace.
Apparently, until she climbed the stairs, she was complaining about things like ‘I hate it because it’s dark’, ‘It smells’, and ‘It’s dirty’.
-…
The deer did not show any hostility, but it firmly blocked the way for Siu and the others to advance.
Looking at the horns that began to gather mana, it seems that they do not have any desire to solve them through conversation.
“I will take over this place. Rinne, please take care of Siu.”
“I get it.”
“Wait a minute! I don’t even know what happened…”
“I don’t know.”
Elroa quietly drew her contract sword and said.
“But doesn’t that change the fact that her locks must be in her hands? It’s a long way from being caught by her ankle here and dragging her time.”
Unlike Siu, who was confused, Eloa and Rinne thought of the best way to deal with it and tried to put it into practice.
“I’ll take care of it and join you, so do what you have to do.”
Don’t know what the situation is
In other words, maybe it’s a trap.
However, as Eloah said, if we fight here, there will be a great uproar, and the uproar that has arisen may lead to some other uproar.
“Master, absolutely not. Rather, we all deal with it together here and move together.”
Of course, as she said, if Eoyoung and Booyoung’s time dragged on, the lock would fall into the hands of the hardliners, or perhaps Lydia…
“Siw.”
Siwoo’s hesitation was cut off by Eloa with a soft smile.
Elroa looks benevolently toward her beloved disciple.
“Do you not believe me?”
“…”
“Don’t worry, just trust my judgment. I will definitely join you.”
Siwoo bit his teeth once and hugged Eloa.
“Did you promise?”
“When have I ever broken a promise?”
Eloa pats Siwoo’s head with a ticklish smile.
There is no time for idleness.
Siu and Rinne immediately rushed to the sides of the stag.
-Ohhhhh!!!
As can be seen from its unusual presence, it is a stag that attacks the back of the fugitive while gathering dense mana.
– Quaang!
Elroa blocked the wave with her fist, ringing like her heartbeat.
“Where are you looking? Your adversary is here.”
It is justified for Eloa to take on this battlefield by herself.
An expert in homunculus hunting.
Because he is the strongest of the group, he has room to overcome even when isolated.
In this way, the appropriateness according to the individual’s ability.
If the locks fall into the hands of hardliners, it will be a tragedy for humans.
The same goes if the lock falls into Lydia’s hands.
So, it was necessary to send Shiu and Rinne ahead of time for Time Attack.
As such, it is appropriate according to the war situation.
The fact though.
I do not know yet.
The reason why the lock gate is wary of falling into the hands of the public.
Because of that, the reason why humans hesitate to take damage.
A reason for those who may one day produce a terrible tragedy.
I do not know yet.
Nevertheless, Eloa is here.
As Lydia said, is it just an inertia that has been repeated over a long period of time?
There was not enough time to get wet with thoughts and inertia.
There was a stag that rushed straight ahead with its huge horns.
-Ooh oh oh oh!!!!
“Contract.”
The pink magic reflected light and the dark green magic began to entwine.
2.
“You’re lucky.”
Everything is going very well.
Lydia’s decision to stop loss was quick.
Entering the transfer station to change routes, as soon as he saw the king of monsters, he used stealth magic to get out of his seat.
There is no such thing as betrayal.
Siu and the others didn’t trust Lydia, and Lydia didn’t trust them either.
We just accompanied each other for a while under a shared interest.
The fact that the tracks of the closed subway remained was a fact that could be noticed if you looked around the city a little carefully.
The fact that Lydia noticed it without difficulty means that there is a high possibility that Ursira and Priscilla will also use this underpass.
The reason why he led Siwoo and his party to the subway was to use it as bait when they met an intruder.
She gave me a shortcut in return, so she has no remorse.
If we expect the best situation here, the battle between the king of monsters and Siwoo’s party will drag on as much as possible.
There, Urshira and Priscilla get caught up in a three-way battle.
It would be like bloodlessly entering a high-rise building with a lock in a state where everyone is caught up in a commotion.
Lydia enters her pocket dimension to get her hands on her lock for the first time, but at this point there is only one thing she wants.
It is ‘Angel’.
A mass-produced weapon capable of dealing with the Archwitch.
I don’t know how long it will take to catch up with the newest technology, but if I can get my hands on a sample first, it will be a high-value new technology that cannot be compared with anything else.
The floodgates and even the male witch, Shin Si-woo, are a bit faded compared to Angel.
Lydia, prone to mysticism, hated these gloomy ruins.
But now, with more willing steps than ever before, they shot towards the tunnel faster than anyone else.
3.
Is it because, unlike Line 3, Line 1 is located at a slightly higher elevation?
Or is it because there is a drain pump that is working fine?
The tunnel was not submerged in water.
There were some collapsed debris blocking the track, but it’s enough to go around the next track or break through with the physical body of the spirit.
It wasn’t much of a hindrance.
Even so, the footsteps are much heavier.
-Boo! Ugh!
It was because the crashing sound of magical energy resonating behind her dragged her ankles like shackles.
“My dear, don’t worry. Tiphareth is strong.”
“Yes. As soon as we get the lock, we will come to help.”
“It might join before we get it.”
Looking at Rinne, who encourages Siwoo with a rare light tone, her expression seems to be meaningless.
It was the moment we arrived at our final destination, Central Tower Station, after running for a long time without speaking.
Like a trick of fate, Rinne and Siu encounter two witches who appeared on the exact opposite track.
“Aha, that’s how it goes.”
“Whoa, whoa… ! I am a male witch… !”
It was Urshira and Priscilla who started from the opposite station after being guided by Lilith on a shortcut.
