Chapter 311 – 311. God’s Atlantis
311. God’s Atlantis
“Colossus Harmo.”
“Yes. Heavenly Demon. Please tell me.”
“Make a deal.”
“It’s a deal…. Heavenly Demon-nim, the regressor, seems to know my unique characteristics.”
“Yes, I know.”
“What kind of deal is it?”
“If you give me 10 million AP, I will tell you what will happen in 3 years.”
“10 million AP… You know it’s a billion pennies in pennies, right? Is this information worth that much?”
“Of course. If you listen to this information and prepare in advance, you might become the best merchant on the continent.”
“It is the truth.”
“You look so tempting. I think I’m going to salivate because I’m pulling so much. Oh, really. Because this area is awesome. Isn’t it?”
“It is the truth.”
“It’s convenient to tell you the truth and lies.”
“I begged the boss thousands of times to give me control of this area, but he was unmoved. So, what happens in 3 years? An epidemic pandemic?”
“You could say it’s similar. And don’t try to eat it raw, make a deal.”
“It is the truth.”
Glitter’s eyes widen at my words of similarity. There was a lot of anticipation in those eyes.
“Of course I will.”
“Harmo proposes a deal.”
“Are you willing to accept the deal?”
“I agree.”
“I accepted the deal.”
「Harmo buys the information you have.」
「Harmo pays you 10 million AP for information.」
「Please set the penalty for non-compliance with the transaction.」
“I have 10 million AP like this.”
He pulled out a piece of paper from his bosom. It is not ordinary paper. It is an item called 「Blank Check」, Which is used to transfer the AP you have to someone else.
“I will leave this to the system. Therefore, there is no penalty for non-compliance. Because it has already been done.”
「There is no penalty from Harmo.」
Harmo’s Unique Property Trade (SS) is a unique property that the system guarantees for trading. It’s not a combat-type skill, but Harmo uses this unique characteristic very well.
‘The system is more like an omniscient god in Atlantis. It’s a transaction guaranteed by such a system, so it must be fulfilled.’
Because of this deal, there will be more than 1,000 people whose lives have been mortgaged by Harmon.
“I will risk my life.”
“Your penalty for default is your life.”
“… Five. You come out strong. If your information is false and not worth more than 10 million AP, then you become my slave. If I tell you to live, you must live; if I tell you to die, you must die. That’s what it means to risk your life.”
“Know. And if this is not the case, the deal will not work. Because I have to pay for the increase in AP to 10 million.”
I can’t believe that my life is worth 10 million AP right now. This deal was accepted because I bet the most I could.
Hehe. If you become my slave, I will suck you in.”
“It is the truth.”
“Then. Heavenly Demon. What is information? Ah, I will judge your information fairly and impartially. And the system will correct that. I don’t mean to force it, so you can rest assured.”
“It is the truth.”
Even if the system doesn’t tell us the truth, we know it.
I said looking at his jewel mask.
“In three years a volcanic island will appear in Atlantis.”
“It is the truth.”
“…… Surely that’s not the end? It’s certainly interesting information, but it’s not worth more than 10 million AP.”
「The transaction failed. Fulfill the penalty….」
“Listen properly. I’m not done yet. The volcanic island that appears three years later affects all of Atlantis. More precisely, only the exiles present in Atlantis are affected..”
“… What if it’s an influence?”
“It is more like a curse. Body temperature rises I need to drink at least 3 liters of water a day to stay fit.”
“Good. You are saying that the price of water goes up. But it’s not enough. Getting water in Atlantis is easier than you think. Spells, Skills, Traits, Objects…. Taking them into account, this information is less than 2 million APs.”
“Fine volcanic ash that resembles a curse blows.”
“… Curse?”
“Every time an outcast breathes, fine volcanic ash builds up on their body, and the accumulated volcanic ash causes the lungs and internal organs to rot. If people with a mana rating of 40 or less drink volcanic ash for a week, their skin will turn black, and they will die after two weeks.”
“What is it, that? It’s as dangerous as the Black Death, isn’t it? Do you have any solution?”
“Didn’t you say it was close to a curse? If you use purification-related skills, you can remove the volcanic ash accumulated in your body.”
“Good information. But again, it doesn’t seem to be worth 10 million AP. Purification is a rare ability. Even if I move right now, there is a limit to gathering people or things with purification skills in 3 years. So it’s only worth about 700,000 AP to me.”
“It is the truth.”
「The transaction failed. Penalty….」
“The quarantine mask.”
“Yes?”
“You can prevent volcanic ash by wearing an E-rank or higher quarantine mask. The effect is different for each rank, but in the case of E rank, it can last for 24 hours.”
“It is the truth.”
“Five… Oh oh… !”
“For reference, an E-rank mask is a level that can be easily made by a professional seamstress. If you, the colossus, prepare masks from now on, you will be able to hold hundreds of millions of them.”
“How long will that, that, volcanic island last?”
“At least three months. No matter how fast it is, it is impossible to attack the volcanic island within three months.”
“It is the truth.”
“There is going to be a mask crisis! At that time, the mask will be worth at least 10,000 pennies…. Shit. My body started to tremble! The time when the mask becomes power soon… !”
“Is it worth it?”
“Enough! Not enough! That was worth at least 30 million AP to me! Maybe it will become information that will exceed 100 million AP in the future!”
“The transaction has been established.”
「Acquire 10 million AP.」
Because of the volcanic island that appeared three years later, more than 65% of the exiles die in the original work Kang Myung-jin knows. And in the original work I know, Kang Myung-jin moves and the death rate goes down to less than 40%.
‘Kang Myung-jin uses this information to become the most powerful person in Atlantis…. It won’t be like that here.’
Harmo, the colossus of the west, is a person who pursues money rather than power. If he moves from now on and accumulates E-rank or higher masks, the mortality rate will be 20% or less…. Maybe not even 10%.
“This is not the time! I’ll just go! Johnber! John Berman is the only way to survive!”
He was about to run, but suddenly stopped and looked back in the mirror.
“This information is highly confidential! Never tell anyone else! Especially the mirror! You!”
“Whoops. Thanks for the interesting information. I wouldn’t know if I hadn’t heard it at all. If you have heard of it, you must be prepared to some extent.”
“I know you don’t intend to play big anyway.”
“I have no intention of playing with money. But it’s nice to have money. What’s more, these days, money often becomes power.”
“Anyway. Please cooperate with me. I won’t ask too much.”
“You didn’t send me for that. Good night. Cooperate.”
“The plan… I’m still thinking about it, so I’ll come back later. And you’ll need Helten’s power as well.”
“Proceed in secret.”
“Don’t you know who I am? It’s a useless worry. Well, I can’t help but react sensitively to those watching me…. Don’t worry, I have no intention of harming you or Helten.”
After saying a sparkling goodbye, he disappeared.
All that remains is me and the mirror.
“Shouldn’t we get out of here first?”
I said to the mirror that was staring at me.
“Don’t be in such a hurry. We still have about 10 minutes left. Even if time passes, we will only be kicked out. There is no need to rush.”
“Do you have any questions for me?”
“It is more of a curiosity than a question. I want to find out through torture.”
“It is the truth.”
“But Heavenly Demon, you are our ally now. I am not so ignorant as to torture my colleagues.”
“It is the truth.”
“What are you curious about?”
“… First of all, I’m curious about your face. Can you take off the mask? You know who I am, but I don’t know who you are. Don’t you think this is very unfair?”
“It wouldn’t be necessary to reveal my true identity.”
“It’s not like that. Only 4 people in Helten know who I am. Including you, there are now five.”
The mirror said so and took off the black cloak and mirror mask. I know who I am, and since there is no one around, it seems that I have decided to reveal myself.
She was wearing a white colored uniform. There are no creases in her clothes, and her bust area is voluptuous despite being her uniform. She looks at least a D cup. If you take it off, it might be an E or F cup. She has an admirable body, but more than that, her face is pretty.
Blue bobbed hair gently swaying in the wind. Fair skin and distinct features. Blue eyes that remind you of the sea. She was smiling arrogantly at me. Judging by her face, she is in her early twenties.
She is actually arrogant, and has abilities and status to match arrogance.
Justia Empire.
Five pillars that support the only empire of Atlantis that dominates over 700 districts.
One of the Imperial Five Dukes.
Fantasy ball. Elena Waldert.
“Your face will be pierced. Didn’t you know who I was?”
“I knew what it looked like. But it’s the first time I’ve seen it in person like this.”
“It is the truth.”
“It seems that you have never met me before the return. No, you said something like a regressor. Hmm.”
“… Why do you want to reveal my identity? Are you going to blackmail me with my identity in the future?”
I spoke quickly. This thoughtful woman would probably bear in mind that I am not a regressor.
“I don’t do such lowly things. I have personal curiosity, but I decided to take care of you. If I know your identity, it will be easier in many ways. I can help you when you’re in trouble.”
“It is the truth.”
You can get help from one of the Imperial Wukong. This is a pretty big gain.
‘And this woman. Sure to eat It’s been a while since I’ve seen a woman more worthy of being eaten than the dragon Priscilla.’
I can’t eat it at my level right now. If it’s skill, if it’s skill, if it’s status, if it’s status, none of them are superior to me. Money? Of course it doesn’t work. Threat? Rather, it is fortunate that I am not intimidated.
“Great. I’ll take off the mask.”
“Well.”
I took off my clown mask. Of course, I didn’t just take it off. He used his unique attribute, Deception (SS), to turn him into a very cool handsome man.
“Hoo. Okay. Does it look like that … Are you kidding me?”
“… What are you complaining about?”
“Do you think I don’t know that isn’t your real face? When I sealed your mana earlier, I scanned your body. Thanks to that, I got to know the rough shape of your face. Your face is completely different from the one you have now. More than anything… The skin color of the neck and face is different! Stupid! It’s so clumsy that I’m annoyed for nothing.”
It was a mistake.
I roughly changed it to the face of a cool male actor I saw on TV, but I couldn’t think of the color of my skin.
“… No. For a moment. You scanned my body? Then mine too….”
“Know. It’s pretty big.”
“…….”
She grinned. She is a formidable woman.
I showed my true self in front of her. She wasn’t too keen on it, but if I knew the shape of her face while scanning my body, I’d be sure to find out eventually.
“You look normal. What’s your name? Could it be that the name Heavenly Demon is not your real name?”
“… It’s Sung Yoo-jin. She is a member of the A-Plan Legion.”
Since she showed her face anyway, it would be easier for her to figure out who I was.
“It is the truth.”
“Okay? I get it.”
I knew it from that simple reaction. She doesn’t know about the A-Plan Legion.
‘Of course. The opponent is Imperial Wukong…. It’s even weirder when you know about the A-Plan Legion, which has just started its activities.’
It was also a place where the Empire was located a little far away.
“Then let’s get out of the area. Let me tell you what I need to know about Helten. And… As for what you have to do.”
I followed her out of her precinct…
