Episode 146
Ultimately, my goals were twofold.
Carrying out the things I originally planned one after another, and raising my level as quickly as possible.
The first thing I decided to do was to make the unidentified characteristics of Princess Laura bloom, as I said before.
“I’m really looking forward to traveling and doing assignments together.”
At the beginning of the semester, she also chose an excursion club because she was curious about famous places in Korea, so I often met face-to-face there.
And this time, a task was given by the club.
Form a group of three or four people, explore the spiritual spot you like, and write a report.
It was like a golden opportunity for me, who wanted to naturally open up unidentified characteristics by sticking next to her.
“Then where are we going? If possible, it’s good to go to a place you don’t normally go to.”
At the same time, Shin So-ra, the same class, also existed in the club, so we decided to form a group of three like flowing water.
“It’s a place I don’t usually go to… … . Oh, how about here?”
The place Laura pointed to was Ondalsanseong Fortress in Danyang, North Chungcheong Province.
Although it was a long distance, there was no disagreement because it certainly met the conditions Shin Sora said.
“Doesn’t it look like there’s a festival going on around the same time?”
“Wow, this is my first Korean festival… … .”
“Then it’s a decision. Let’s go here.”
So, now it was time to decide the leader.
There were only three people anyway, so it was not enough to be called a leader, but since we had to make an announcement based on the report, we couldn’t avoid making a decision.
“If you’re the captain… … .”
“Are you Kang Yoon?”
The two naturally turned their gazes to meet my eyes, but I shook my head.
“This is an experience too, why don’t Laura try it?”
It wasn’t that it was bothersome at all. This is because it was judged that this would also be helpful for the characteristic flowering of Laura.
One of the two unidentified traits she has is the Path of Kings.
There are various detailed effects, but the most special is that they are given a huge advantage as a commander or group leader.
‘Increasing leadership, strengthening the ability according to the number of groups, and even sharing each other’s thoughts.’
In addition, the personnel under her command will receive large corrections to their stamina and stamina.
Such abilities can certainly be a key in the next white ghost night event.
If so, what should be done in order to enlighten the very characteristics of the road of the king?
‘Of course, you have to keep going back and forth.’
You have to stand in front of countless others, sometimes you have to be a leader and sometimes you have to lead them.
When that experience reaches a certain level, the Path of Kings trait will be revealed.
“Well, that’s fine too. Laura did a lot of stuff like that over there, didn’t she?”
“Yeah, yes, but… … .”
As Shin Sora said, Laura must have already accumulated some experience like that.
So all I have to do is continue to stimulate that area and instill confidence in her.
Perhaps within a few months at the earliest, the trait could begin to bloom.
“Yes. I know. Then I will try.”
So we headed to Chungbuk at the scheduled time a few days later.
***
The concept of a spiritual spot in this world is quite strange.
You can feel more refined spiritual power in places that countless people have gone through for countless hours, such as tourist destinations and cultural assets.
“It feels quite strange here.”
“Yes. I felt it the last time I went to Jongmyo, but as expected, my feelings are completely different from country to country.”
As a modern person, I could feel the same feeling.
It’s hard to put into words, but it feels like the footsteps of many people who have passed through this time are engraved as they are.
In any case, as a result, even if you train in such a place, you can not only get greater efficiency than usual, but also simply recover your spiritual power or increase the power of magic itself.
It was said that there is no such thing as a spiritual spot for nothing.
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Match.Laura, who finally clapped her hands once, looked at the two of us and continued.
“Then, shall we take a look around first?”
After all, in this and that way, a princess is a princess.
Even in that simple word, dignity and strength are felt. Do I have to say that I feel like I have to follow my words for some reason?
Anyway, according to her words, we went around the tourist area of Ondalsanseong Fortress once to organize our impressions and take pictures.
To be precise, it was in the form of several relics related to the legend of Ondal in the past, focusing on Ondal Mountain Fortress.
Shin So-ra, who found the cave at the end of the course, tilted her head and said.
“I’ve only seen Sanseong, but there are a lot more strange things than I thought. What is that cave?”
“It’s Ondal Cave. It is a natural limestone cave, and it is said that General Ondal trained here in the past, so it got its name.”
“What, Laura is Spanish, so why do you know it so well?”
“Hey, he’s probably the leader, so he studied a little in advance… … .”
Laura smiled mischievously, and we circled all the sights of the tourist attraction one last time around the cave.
Surprisingly, there was a lot to see, so it took quite a while.
It’s already 4:20 PM. There was only a little bit left until 5 o’clock when the festival started.
“Okay, let’s go have a drink and see.”
“yes. like. fufu. It is my first festival in Korea, so I am looking forward to it.”
With the two of them feeling uplifted in many ways, I slowly moved my gaze to the other side and opened my mouth.
“Would it be okay if we were together for a while? I have a personal business. I’ll be back before the festival starts.”
“Oh, yes. I’m OK.”
“Come quickly~”
So I broke up with the two of them, and after getting away from the tourist spots for a while, I took the black swan out of the shadows and flew it somewhere.
slurp.
Fuwaak!
‘Even if it bothers you, you have to do it.’
One of the reasons I joined this expedition club.
It was for the exploration of Yeouiju, which he made a pact with the Blue Dragon.
‘At the same time, there was one candidate site nearby.’
Hypotheses made by reading all the series of Exorcism and studying the setting book.
If you check them one by one, you will surely reach your destination someday.
Whoops.
‘I’m sorry, but it’s not here either.’
All three places have been checked so far. But it was all bullshit.
Of course, there was no need to be disappointed. Anyway, personally, I haven’t checked out the candidates that come to my mind the most.
However, when I decided to withdraw, I sensed a strange energy for a moment and followed the trace.
And at the bottom of the lake, I found something I never expected.
‘Why is this here?’
A passage of translucent color that gives an optical illusion as if the space is distorted.
It was one of the entrances to the maze of eternity.
‘… It looks like it’s been open for quite some time.’
If so, the entrance will probably disappear within a few days and reappear in another place.
After pondering for a while, I summoned the servant priest from the shadows and gave an order.
“that. Can you connect it to your space? Even if we change locations later, we can head there.”
The passage of the maze certainly has a history of appearing in the nests of the former servants.
If so, it’s probably not impossible.
I wonder if my thoughts were wrong, and the Servant tilted his head to and fro and made a gesture to give it a try.
[Kyaak.]
And after about ten minutes had passed, the Priestess looked at me with a triumphant expression, sweating profusely.
It was successful in connecting the passage.
‘… This is an unexpected achievement.’
To be honest, I didn’t think of it right now, but if I ever need it, I’ve got a way to go back into the maze of eternity.
The destination was just random, and in fact, it was like getting a direct ticket.
‘Of course, you can’t go in blindly.’
There are three remaining areas of the maze.
Even if it falls on the blind mountain, which is said to be the worst among them, there is no guarantee that any country will come back alive.
‘Is Xiao Chen still alive?’
If she hadn’t died, she would be wandering somewhere in the Blind Mountain.
Thinking about the past for a moment, I gathered my thoughts and left the place slowly.
***
The time is now 4:55 PM. Now it was the beginning of the long-awaited festival.
However, my thoughts were on the other side. Hearing that the festival was planned, it was because there was one thing in mind.
‘It’s a rare opportunity, so you should train Laura at this time.’
That’s why I’m going to make one very small fuss.
Of course, there is no intention of ruining the festival that everyone was looking forward to. It was just one minor incident that didn’t bother him.
‘Even so, training is the best practice.’
Apparently enjoying the festivities with them, I kept looking for the right timing. And finally, I was able to face the moment I had been waiting for.
‘About now.’
However, after a while, I couldn’t help but fall into embarrassment.
Aww!
Kuwagwagwang!
“Ahhh!”
“Do, run away!”
“Exorcist! Where is the exorcist!”
The sudden noise and panicked citizens.
Of course I haven’t done anything yet. Also, to say that it was a planned event, it was not an event of this scale.
If so, there was only one case that could be inferred.
“… everyone.”
“… yes. Probably this.”
“It looks like a monster has appeared.”
Indeed, a monster has attacked the festival site. It was a real real thing.
“Don’t panic, we help people evacuate. There will be exorcists on patrol on the yokai side.”
“It’s a festival of this size. Even if you don’t have cancer, won’t you be in the 2nd grade?”
What they said was correct. After all, there is a situation where a skilled exorcist exists. All we had to do here was to help them in any way possible.
However, as soon as the commotion broke out, I flew a black swan to grasp the situation, and soon realized that things were going strangely.
“… already got it Two third-class exorcists on patrol. It’s serious.”
“what? What are you talking about?”
Of course, except for the two who fell, there were still exorcists left.
And I soon found out.
The figure of exorcists blocking the way with a pair of wings and a yokai walking through the air.
They were already in a state where even continuing the battle seemed difficult, and they had reached a point where they had to worry about their lives again.
Such a sight meant only one thing.
“Be nervous. Perhaps the opponent is a high-level youkai.”
“… … .”
It was a moment when disaster struck in front of the citizens who enjoyed the festival.