78 – No Face (1)
Crackling.
Northern coast.
A small bonfire creates a soft flame.
The sun set long ago.
Only a small flame became the light source, illuminating the dark area with scarlet light.
The center of that place. Choi Si-woo was stoking a fire using a log cut in half as a chair.
You can hear the sound of something being roasted.
‘Is this enough?’
▶Master. It’s hasty. I still need to learn some more.
I lost my appetite after hearing Kay’s words.
After the fight, Choi Si-woo cut Razan’s meat into appropriate sizes and stored it.
Next to him, you can see a cot and a hut made of banana leaves and wood.
It may seem sloppy, but if you consider that it takes a lot of knowledge to make all of this, you can see that Choi Si-woo has a lot of survival power.
‘This reminds me of the old days. Back then, when it rained, it was a mess, I guess?’
▶That’s right. Because every single drop contained the curse of the demon god.
Choi Si-woo, who was talking about memories for the first time in a long time, picked up a well-grilled meat skewer when he said, ‘It’s done.’
Wow.
Take a bite.
The meat was as tough as a car tire, but it was forcibly torn off.
He nodded quietly as if he thought it was worth eating.
Of course, this was only possible because of his great stomach, and the unpleasant smell and unpleasant taste of the meat was not something that an ordinary person could taste.
Whether it is or not, Choi Si-Woo did a good job.
Considering that I had often eaten random bugs raw in my past life, this was quite a blessing.
“Whoa…” “
After finishing his meal, Choi Si-woo tried to activate the power of [Contract] Towards Rajan’s remaining skin.
There is a faint magical energy in the air.
Archaeology, now more diverse than before, was flowing through my arms.
It felt like something was going to happen at any moment…
“…… “
In the end, when nothing happened, he clicked his tongue.
‘I have feeling in my hands, though.’
That feeling when taking in Omukade.
Seeing as the activation itself is possible, it was assumed that Razan would also be possible to include it in the form of a contract.
▶Isn’t it because there is only leather and bones?
‘No. It seems a little different.’
It feels like something is instinctively missing… I just frowned, having a premonition that I needed something.
Choi Si-woo finally held in his hand a black scroll sealed with a golden seal.
A contract containing a part of the Empress of Dreams.
Even though it was sealed, a thick demonic energy was wafting up my nose.
Choi Si-woo experimented in various ways to open this after the incident, but was ultimately unable to gain any results.
“I don’t know.”
I move to the makeshift bed.
Choi Si-woo, who left only the words, ‘If anything happens, wake me up’ to Kay, gradually fell into a state of despair as he remembered what he had to do.
‘First of all… ‘
I guess I should go look for Yurika first.
* * *
“…… “
Choi Si-woo’s eyes opened as he felt a foreign sensation passing over his skin.
A ruined vacant lot is visible.
The smell of death hung in the air along with the acrid dust, as if very few people were walking around.
In such a strange place, ‘Is there any imagery training in progress?’ I wanted to, but that didn’t seem to be the case.
I try to call out to K, but he doesn’t respond.
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Am I busy with anything?
Or is it just a prank on her part to make fun of herself?
Choi Si-woo investigated the surroundings and found out a few facts in a short period of time.
‘First of all, I’m sure it’s a dream.’
This is a feeling that is now horribly familiar.
It was telling us that everything that was uniquely mixed with reality and fantasy was a dream.
The second thing is that I remembered where this place was.
‘No Face.’
The place where Choi Si-woo and the warrior party from his previous life were wiped out.
‘Hill of the Demon Star.’
There was no doubt about it.
I wondered what the hell this was, but I decided to move forward first.
I feel the hardened dirt with blood under my feet.
Rotten bones, clothes, and pieces of armor were strewn everywhere.
Not long after, something steps on the corner of my eye.
‘… This… ‘
A rusty wand with bells attached to it, and even a wand made from the branches of the World Tree.
These were the weapons used by Yurika and Yuen, respectively.
No, it wasn’t just that.
A little further away, there was also a blue window that had been cut in half.
‘Even Seolgaram’s weapons… ?’
Only then did I realize what was strange.
I wouldn’t know if it was simply implemented.
Even broken traces and cut parts… Choi Si-woo, holding a weapon, was so realistic that he almost ran.
The traces become more and more numerous.
A piece of armor that was broken and half-destroyed, and a part of a potion that was used so hastily that I couldn’t drink it all.
Among them, there were a few combat syringes and adrenaline pills that he mainly used.
With complex thoughts, ‘No way…’ no way?’ A premonition disturbs my mind.
Choi Si-woo, who had been running for a while, soon stopped.
Before my eyes, there was a fluttering black coat and a plain-shaped long sword.
‘… ‘PD coat’ for anti-demon and long sword from ‘Rogue’ company… ?’
In all, it is the weapon he used.
It takes a while to pick it up carefully.
Choi Si-woo suddenly realized something and looked around.
“The body, where is the body?”
I’m sure everyone would have been wiped out by this point.
It was a moment of rummaging around for a while.
“… !”
Suddenly, he had the feeling that someone was calling him.
No, more accurately, I should say that I am attracted to it.
Like a magnet pulled by his magnetism, Choi Si-woo walked out as if he was possessed.
The top of the hill.
The red moon, already corrupted by the devil’s curse, was shining on the destroyed world.
Under the brightly shining moonlight.
Someone was sitting down.
You can see a look of despair, as if all hope in life has been lost.
-Boom!
When Choi Si-woo saw that, his heart started beating like crazy.
The blood flowed coldly throughout my body and accelerated as if it would flow back at any moment.
Medieval-style armor thick enough to be considered cumbersome.
A cape of unknown origin is fluttering above it.
A ghostly noise resounds from the huge, mangy knife stuck in the floor.
There was no doubt about it.
This is a guy.
“No face… !”
At Choi Si-woo’s call, the noise of armor fittings clashing rings out.
A fleeting moment of less than 0.1 Seconds.
Choi Si-woo unleashed all his magical power and rushed forward.
I didn’t calculate whether there was a chance of winning or not.
I didn’t even consider whether what was in front of me was real.
Before looking back, Choi Si-woo just remembered the thought of ending it before repairs, and held the recovered sword high.
“… ?!”
Within… stopped.
“…… “
I see No Face’s face looking back.
Yes, face.
It was not a figure filled with nothing but darkness, but a proper human face.
This alone was heartbreaking, but what was even more shocking was the shape of the face.
Silver hair flutters mixed with flowing platinum hair.
Every detail of her features were clear, without a single wrinkle, and she had the appearance of a woman who was no older than thirty at most.
The most impressive thing among them is the differently colored eyes.
One side was a cold, bluish color, and the other was a purple color mixed with brown.
Finally, there is a straight sword wound that extends from the temple to the chin.
Choi Si-woo’s face turns pale.
He shakes his head in disbelief.
All the characteristics were connected to people he knew.
“f*ck you. “What on earth is this?”
“…… “
“Answer me. “You bastard!!!”
Do not answer.
Does that mean there is no need for that?
The guy in front of me, not sure if he has no face or not, stands up.
It is small.
In his previous life, it was over 3 meters tall, but now he was looking down at himself.
Nevertheless, I feel a creepy, intimidating feeling.
When I slowly extend my hand, it expands as if to swallow me up.
Choi Si-woo gritted his teeth and was about to quickly strike down his sword.
Jaw.
“?!”
I quickly turned around when I felt someone grab my shoulder.
I don’t know when he appeared, but a boy with a listless expression was looking at him.
His mouth opens before he can ask who it is.
“Not yet.”
“… What?”
“It’s too early. And you haven’t even used my power even once. Please, if you give it to me, use it. Then I’ll give you something else. “Don’t you know the word akki-tong?”
“… What are you. “Why did he suddenly appear and say something?”
“Okay, let’s jump out. If you get caught now, there will be no answer. Actually, there are some side effects if you take her by force like this… Still, it’s better than the worst case scenario. “Don’t be too upset if you don’t remember.”
“You suddenly appear and say some nonsense-“
“-It’s done, I’m going back.”
After saying those words, my body falls backwards.
With the feeling of being sucked in somewhere, everything around you becomes distant.
Choi Si-woo made eye contact with the being in front of him until the end.
* * *
“… “Wow!”
I regain my senses with a sigh of relief.
Choi Si-woo, who was kneeling on the floor, was gagging on the spot.
▶Master? Master. Are you okay?
He waved his hand as if it was okay to hear Kay’s urgent voice.
‘… ‘What was it?’
The memory of ‘Demon Star’s Hill’ comes to mind.
Even the boy who grabbed him and took him away from there.
Choi Si-woo, who was calmly checking his memory, soon frowned due to a crushing headache.
‘… ‘I don’t remember.’
All the processes come to mind.
But I couldn’t remember the most important face of No Face.
▶Master? Please explain what’s going on.
‘… Just a little… ‘I’ll tell you.’
Only then, after catching his breath, was he able to figure out what he was like.
You can see the whole body covered in blood and the muscles bulging as if they had just been fighting.
In his hand was the hilt of the training sword he had been issued.
“This…” “
Not everyone has their own blood.
When I looked around, I saw several decapitated animals and monsters lying around as cold corpses.
▶These are the guys who have been attacking us since the morning. We decided that there was no need to wake up the master, so we were processing it manually.
“… “A surprise attack?”
That can’t be possible.
Razan’s blood was obviously sprinkled everywhere before going to sleep.
It was normal for people living in this area to feel fear and not come.
‘f*ck… ‘What on earth is going on?’
I was already confused, but when something unexpected happened, I got really annoyed.
But he couldn’t continue like this.
Because I noticed the approaching enemies beyond the widely spread energy.
▶Master. It’s a surprise attack again.
“…… “
Choi Si-woo got up and grabbed the hilt of his sword, feeling that everything was better.
The moment I took up a fighting stance with the intention of relieving stress.
K’s questioning voice rings in my ears.
▶But Master. What on earth is that thing? When did you summon me?
‘… Huh?’
Beyond the burning bonfire, you can see clothes blowing in the wind and a sword.
Both eyes opened wide.
It was definitely the ‘PD coat’ and ‘ROGUE’ long sword that I saw in my dream.
