119 – Bishop (1)
Deep mountain valley.
The two women looked at each other.
They were standing side by side facing the dark tunnel in front of them.
Among them, the woman in red had a light smile on her face.
This woman quietly nods her head at a news article that comes up.
It was none other than instructor Zhuge Lin.
“… Thank god.”
It was somewhat expected, but the status of the new product was increasing day by day.
If it was obvious, it was natural.
It is an elixir with unprecedented combined effects of increasing magical power, strengthening physical abilities, blooming potential, and improving communication with spirits.
The price was reasonable and it could be produced in large quantities, so supply was not blocked.
We did not discriminate based on status or family, nor did we sell only to the upper class.
I was skeptical when Choi Si-woo told me to expand the factory facilities because he would provide money.
It was good that I did as he said.
Because it really sold like crazy.
Zegalin was confident.
This is where his plan began.
It is a great first step toward reaching the ‘right ending’ he hopes for.
So from now on.
“I guess I should do my own thing.”
“Here is the hair tie. Miss.”
“Thank you. Rune.”
I tied it up in a ponytail using the string they gave me.
Currently, she was wearing active-duty sportswear that did not go well with the flashy off-white color.
Of course, it only looks that way on the outside.
Her sportswear was endowed with various functions and enchantments, making it highly resistant to physics and magic.
It was literally an outfit filled with Jegalin’s sincere determination.
Zegalin, who was catching her breath, looked next to her.
There was a black-haired woman there who had just handed her the headband.
She appears to be in her mid-30s and has been a servant of Zhuge Family for a very long time. To her, she is no different from her biological sister.
Also, she has a past.
She was also the female employee who recommended clothes to Seol Garam, Jegal Eunbyul, and Choi Siwoo when they visited the store.
Zegalin hesitated for a moment.
What she had to do next was clearly personal.
Therefore, even after she came this far, she continued to worry about whether it was right to bring her in.
“… Rune. Are you sure it’s okay? It’s going to be really dangerous from here on out. “I can feel it right now, there are at least 10 demons swarming around.”
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Sincere concern.
But the woman called Rune shook her head.
“My mission is to always protect you.”
A simple word.
At the same time, I feel a will that is stronger than steel.
Zegalin shrugged her shoulders as if there was nothing else to do.
“… I can’t do it. Then let’s go together. Oh, before that… “Did you leave your contact information?”
“Yes, they say they are coming to investigate. However, the location is also… It’s so full of magic energy that it’s difficult to come right away. So that’s it. “Why don’t we wait a little bit and then join together?”
“No. That’s not possible. It’s a clue that I barely managed to find. He’s a very perceptive guy… By the time the inspectors arrive, all that remains is the bottom line. In other words, it would be cutting off the tail.”
A clue caught by Zhuge Lin.
It was the pursuit of the traitor of Prunel that Cheon Wi-gwang had mentioned.
The information that followed continued to be connected as if biting her tail.
Finally, we managed to find a clue that the traitor was here, to be exact, in the underground waterway leading into the cave.
What a long journey.
However, only a small number of people appeared and disappeared.
Therefore, Zhuge Lin did not want to let this clue that he had barely caught go into vain.
“… All right.”
Is it because I knew the young lady’s strong will?
Rune said no more.
She just waited silently for instructions.
“Let’s go in.”
“Yes, lady.”
*
Take your steps carefully.
When entering the dark cave, Zhugelin briefly made a hand sign.
A magic circuit connected in a straight line.
Triangles overlap on top of each other, ultimately drawing the shape of a huge eye.
A magic that conversely increases your vision as it gets darker and darker.
It was [Level 2 – Eyes of the Beast].
It doesn’t stop there, it draws on the remaining magical energy and continues drawing the beast.
The quick and rapid movements of the hands created beautiful shapes.
Soon, the bodies of the two people became transparent.
It was [6Th rank – time of dusk], Which was not just about transparency, but also greatly reduced presence and noise.
Rune, who had been watching silently, let out a small exclamation.
Both types of magic are auxiliary abilities that are known to be difficult to handle.
Even if you search the entire world, you won’t find many wizards who can cast this quickly and accurately.
‘… As expected, the lady… ‘
He was undoubtedly the one who would rise to the top.
Of course, natural talent.
Character and character.
Smartness about work and attitude toward subordinates.
He was truly a proud person.
That’s why Rune felt even more sad.
‘…… ‘
Only because he is a bastard.
Just because her mother was a worthless maid.
She secretly sympathized with her situation of not receiving proper position or attention.
It was a rune that made sense of the behavior of Lady Eunbyeol, who sometimes screamed at the family elders and ran away from home.
“Rune, there are enemies ahead.”
Rune’s thoughts were quietly broken by a voice.
I look up too late.
Zegalin was pointing at two men and women standing guard.
The demon eyes are clearly visible as the [Eyes of the beast].
They were magicians.
Given the fact that he was not able to gather even the slightest bit of magical power, he was assumed to be a low-class person.
“Can you handle it? I’m loud so I’ll get caught soon… “
“I understand.”
Rune touched her hands together.
Fine and delicate mana flows through the palm and generates unique power.
Intangible power spreads forward.
The energy flew quickly and hit the two demons.
Crackling-!
At the same time, it caused distortion of space.
Sharp!
A demon whose head has evaporated.
Her blood poured into her cut throat.
“Okay. Let’s enter.”
“Yes.”
*
She lasted about 10 minutes.
The rough and rugged cave suddenly turned into an unfamiliar place filled with sewers.
The noise of fine steel colliding resonates.
A fishy odor wafts along with the trickling water.
Rune, who was following behind, whispers softly.
“… “I had no idea there was an underground waterway in a place like this.”
“To be exact, the waterway was completed first… “They say he was buried in an unfortunate accident.”
‘They dug it up and used it as a hideout.’
Jegalin, who answered, passed by the dead body of the demon he had disposed of.
Because we acted secretly, we were not caught.
In the end, it won’t be long before her tail gets stepped on.
‘Until then, we need to find meaningful evidence.’
The best thing is to arrest the traitor directly.
I didn’t even want that.
“Lady… that.”
And was that effort rewarded?
“Yes. “I think I found it.”
A suspicious-looking iron gate appeared right in front of the two people.
Zegalin slowly raised his hand above the door.
Purple magical power surrounds you secretly.
A perspective that clearly shows the inside.
Detection of subtle life reactions.
Enhancement that broadens the field of view.
It looks simple, but.
It was a combination of three different techniques.
‘… There’s no one inside. But… ‘
I feel a strange reaction.
Zegalin was confident.
Here, you will be able to find decisive evidence that will move the heavy ‘Hero League’ into action.
“Rune, please give me the gate.”
“I understand.”
Rune steps forward at Zegalin’s words.
When I spread both hands, the iron gate twists and a hole large enough for one person to pass through appears.
Jump-jump-jump-.
Go inside and proceed.
Soon, bubbling! The sound of bubbles is heard in the street.
“… This… !”
Zegalin turned his head and covered his mouth in surprise.
There were at least 100 test tubes lined up.
Observe carefully but quickly.
She soon realized that these things were largely divided into two types.
The first is the bodies of ‘villains’ who were once famous.
These were the bodies of infamous people who made it their business to mass murder one person after another.
What is special is that the bodies of the heroes were not present.
“Lady. A tattoo on this forearm… “
Perhaps feeling the same thing, Rune also carefully opened her mouth.
“Yes, it is definitely the arm of ‘Iron Knuckles’. “A psychopathic serial killer who pretends to be a hero and lures citizens in and kills them one by one with his fists.”
‘… And the second… ‘
Synthetic adult body.
In other words, it was a chimera.
It didn’t seem like each piece had the proper level of completion.
To put it simply, it cannot be used as a force right away.
It was clearly a research process to become a soldier.
Jegalin, whose thoughts had gone up to that point, tilted his head at her puzzlement.
‘… On the surface, it seems like just a process to create excellent minions.’
In that way, collecting and combining everything one by one was too inefficient.
The person studying this would not have known it either.
Then what is the purpose?
‘… Calm down. The more urgent you are, the more you have to go back.’
I decided to organize it calmly from the beginning.
‘First of all, the person who ordered this must be the highest ranking person among the demons.’
This size and group of experiments.
It was a much bigger force than expected.
Also, I don’t know the exact idea, but I vaguely understood what was being thought.
‘A being who extremely hates the same villain, Mine.’
It happens sometimes.
Those who become evil themselves in order to catch evil.
Of course, it could be speculation, but for now, we decided to judge only based on the given clues.
‘Finally… ‘Experiments on abilities, and combinations of various chimeras.’
At that moment, a hypothesis passes through my head.
Maybe…
‘… ‘Is this the ultimate body that this person wants?’
The strongest body created by combining everything.
If it is true… Why?
No matter how strong the body is, if there is no powerful soul or mental body to control it……
‘… ! ‘It already exists.’
This process was created because it was there from the beginning.
An ominous thought passes through Zhugelin’s head.
I swallowed dry saliva as cold sweat ran down my forehead.
“Rune! “You gathered the evidence, right?”
In the end, Zhugelin decided to change the plan.
“Yes, I collected some.”
“Okay. Let’s go back first. Rather than tracking it down, it’s better to report this right away-“
―It was the moment when we continued talking.
Zegalin was startled when he saw Rune suddenly rushing towards him.
“What…” ?”
“Lady. “It’s dangerous!”
Right after pushing away.
-Kwaaang-!
With a huge explosion, the two fell to the floor.
Jegalin recalled the scene he had seen just before.
A huge sword energy passed over her head.
I gasped at the high-level technique that reminded me of Choi Si-woo.
Jump-jump-jump-.
An ominous presence filled the spacious laboratory.
Jegalin raised his head with trembling eyes and made eye contact with a being walking towards him.
A black robe with luxurious embroidery.
It was similar to a robe that would only be used in religious orders.
“… “You have a good subordinate.”
A low male voice.
Jegalin frowned at the altered voice that seemed to contain noise.
“… Could it be that you… “
“It seems like everyone knows, so there’s no need to hide it. Isn’t it? “Instructor Jegalin.”
He’s an instructor……
It was clearly a tone of self-knowledge.
Jegalin was convinced that the being in front of her was the one she was chasing, so she raised her body.
“Lady… “
“… Rune, make up your mind. The being in front of us is undoubtedly one of the people we have met so far… “
This will be your strongest enemy.
