Episode 177
“Are you going to make fun of your real woman by saying you stole your memories?”
“I have no intention of doing that. Rather, I was surprised too. I never thought you were related to her.”
At my reaction, which was more serious than I thought, the painter put on an expression that he did not understand English at all.
“My sister-in-law is dead. I still can’t forget the scene, but you are really cleverly rolling your tongue.”
Well, from the point of view of the artist, it is perceived that way, but in reality, it is different.
Yeon-jagi, who used to be a human, has turned into a yokai just like the painter in front of him, and is now acting for a different purpose.
Judging from the remarks in the original story, it seems that the actor also did not know the artist’s survival, so it was a cruel fate.
The painter seemed to be very angry, but on the other hand, there was a slight shaking inside.
You think it’s a lie, but in the corner of your heart you want it to be true.
So, now is the time to push for opinions without any acknowledgment.
“Even if you say that, I’ve actually met her.”
“… … .”
“She was also thinking that you were dead.”
For the painter, it would be the sweetest word of all.
Yeon-jagi (聯刺杞), which is the same reason the artist is still tied to this garden, means that he will be able to meet her again.
“… If so, don’t just spit it out and prove it.”
Then, I handed her a fact that the artist knew but did not know.
“Do you know what was inside the wooden box that she refused to touch as a child?”
“… You mean you know that?”
“It was a letter. When I left the mansion for a while and couldn’t go to the garden for a while, I wrote it down for you.”
What I’m saying isn’t just a lie, it’s an unmistakable fact. Perhaps he felt it, the painter’s expression began to shake to an extent that could not be compared with before.
“… There is a truth, there is definitely a truth.”
Nevertheless, it was difficult to make a definitive judgment.
Well, it was a story that didn’t make much sense from her point of view.
So, I’ve given you one more fact that can add confidence to that.
“Do you know why she bought three of the same headdress the day before the mansion burned down?”
Even if we share one with each other, the remaining one remains. The painter would not have known the answer.
No matter how much he asked, Yeonja didn’t tell the truth about him.
“It was a tribute to the tree in which you dwelt. It was a sign of gratitude for meeting each other.”
There’s no way I can tell myself. It would have been quite embarrassing to express it directly.
The painter, who had heard it up to that point, did not show any signs of disbelief any more.
To think that it is a lie, the answer must be convincing to her as well.
In the first place, all of this was confirmed by the actor himself, so it wasn’t really a lie.
“… Don’t admit that you have quite a bit of Jeju. It’s a word I want to believe without knowing it.”
Thus, the artist slowly harvested the stems of the plants that filled the room.
“If that is a lie, I will not forgive you.”
It was indeed a clear will of cooperation.
***
Getting the painter out of this garden was simple.
Now that the resentment holding her has disappeared, all I have to do is move her into my shadow with the contract of the shikigami.
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Moreover, with the cooperation of her as the ruler of the garden, even more was possible.“… Are you really saying you can always enter this garden?”
“Yes. Available. There is no need to maintain it, we just need to create a passageway.”
Called out of my shadow, the Phantom frowned and sweated profusely and pierced the passage to the garden.
However, there was no feeling of regret. This guy was stealing and absorbing the remnants of that power from the last revival ceremony.
‘It must have been possible because of the same goblin and the magic of dealing with space.’
Because of this, his level and abilities have also risen slightly.
It seemed that this would be possible enough.
“I, thank you very much. How am I supposed to repay this favor? … .”
Those circumstances aside, the citizens jumped over the fact that they could finally get out of this space.
On the other hand, the exorcists’ reactions were divided in two ways.
A look of awe towards me for working a monster like this, and a small complaint about not disposing of the monster that killed my colleagues.
However, I couldn’t help it.
It’s cold-hearted, but I have a very clear purpose, and to achieve it, I had to distinguish between public and private.
Life and death decisions were made without any cowardice in the first place.
If it is a determination for him, all exorcists of this age have it in their hearts.
Even if I died, I had no intention of resenting the opponent.
‘… Well, it won’t happen.’
In fact, it was a rather vulgar word for me, who had an extra life in Phase 2 of the illusion retardation characteristic.
[Cheek!]
Eventually, the Priestess finished configuring the passage, and we were finally able to get out of the Garden of Death and return to the inside of the hospital.
After collecting the personnel and returning to the shelter, I delivered more accurate facts to the painter.
Yeon-ji is currently acting with a different purpose, so we can’t meet right now. However, it won’t be long before we meet.
At that, the painter unexpectedly readily agreed and nodded his head.
“It is clear now. As far as what you say is true.”
The shikigami contract that she and I made is a mutually complementary contract that is equal to each other.
Because of that, he seemed to be able to know even such information.
Anyway, that’s how it came to be, and the first day of the Baekgwi Night Trip was finally over.
It was a day with a lot of things happening, so I went to bed without a mouse or a bird, leaving even the vigilantes to the exorcists at the shelter.
Still in my head, thinking about the future.
***
The next two days, nothing special happened.
A powerful monster like Madu Yuksa or a painter did not appear near this shelter, and citizens were also accustomed to life in the shelter and did not express any complaints.
And as another day passed, things finally began to escalate.
“… This is a request for support from headquarters. As of the present time, two entities have been given an S rank. It seems that an attack squad is being formed to subdue them.”
Originally, exorcists from the headquarters would have been selected, but unfortunately, there is currently a shortage of personnel nationwide.
Because of that, it seemed that they were submitting requests for support wherever they could reach.
“Is there anyone who has a support doctor?”
I glanced around, but not a single one raised a hand.
It is natural. Because fighting against an S-Rank Yokai actually meant dying with a great chance.
Also, I, too, had no choice but to express my dismay at the news.
‘Two objects?’
As far as I know, there is only one S-rank youkai that will appear at this point.
If so, what that fact meant was clear.
‘Is it a monster added under the influence of Hell difficulty?’
I don’t know any information about him. If you do, you’ll be a nuisance.
But anyway, I’ve been waiting for this moment all along.
Therefore, it was as if there was no option not to go.
Whoops.
“I will go.”
Everyone looked at me with surprised eyes, and Hwang Gwang-sun, who was in charge of the shelter, also expressed a look of bewilderment.
“Can’t you think again? It’s a bit embarrassing to say, but I think you’re the person who will lead the magic world in this country from now on. There is no need to take the lead and risk your life.”
That was quite sincere advice.
However, it can not be helped I wasn’t an exorcist with great skills to change the situation, but the information I had was different.
Depending on the presence or absence, the damage level of the raid will vary greatly.
Seeing my firm will, Hwang Gwang-sun nodded as soon as he knew that persuasion was useless anyway.
“… I’m not going to stop you, I just want you to be careful.”
Then he bowed his head briefly.
It was an expression of respect that recognized me as an exorcist and handed it over to me.
‘Is the place to go first is Mudeungsan?’
A mountain with the highest peak of 1,187m in Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do.
Formerly called Seoseoksan Mountain, it is a place that was formed by volcanic activity, but is now considered an extinct volcano.
And right now, there is a yokai that has caused a lot of damage and has been assigned an S rank.
‘Rock Yokai, Yusakbi.’
It is very powerful, and it is a yokai with special abilities.
And what he’s decorating now, I know, having experienced the original.
‘I plan to awaken the volcano by stimulating the earth with magic.’
The land flowing with lava and flames, to put it simply, is to make it their own realm.
‘Originally, it’s a battle in which Yu Ha-on and others will also participate… … .’
Now that another S-rank youkai has appeared, it is unknown how things will turn out.
Therefore, I first put my thoughts on hold and diligently crossed the region and headed to Jeonnam.
And finally, he was able to enter the subjugation squad that had gathered to punish Yusakbi.
“Ah, you are the 3rd grade exorcist Han Kang-yoon. Yes, confirmed.”
There is a condition for the 3rd-grade exorcist, which can be said to be the lowest, to participate in the subjugation squad.
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Must have more than 10 years of work experience, or have a track record to cover it.At least, it could be said that it was a measure to reduce the number of deaths.
‘Well, it doesn’t matter to me.’
The results at the academy, the results of the qualification test, and the fact that he was temporarily affiliated with the Red Hwa Team and defeated the S-Rank Yokai, his achievements were overflowing.
Although it has not yet been officially recognized, he has also exterminated a number of yokai in the process of coming to the shrine or here.
As I was taking a break after being allocated a small dormitory, I soon realized that my thoughts were right.
‘Isn’t there anyway?’
Another S-rank youkai, the location where he appeared coincidentally overlapped with the jurisdiction of the defense force where Yoo Ha-on and his party went to practice.
By now, Yoo Ha-on and his party would be responding to him by supporting the similarly formed raid.
‘… The timing may not be right.’
I wanted to help, but out of the two sides, I can definitely get information and get results right here.
So, I had no choice but to leave that to the original protagonists of this world.
‘It will definitely be possible.’
Calmly calming my mind and meditating, I felt a sign of someone approaching me.
“What is this little boy X?”
Apparently, for now, it seemed that I should focus on the other side first.