Episode 183
‘How the hell did this happen?’
It was me, whoever it was. Beyond the simple appearance, the battle method and the pattern were completely adhered to the same form as mine.
What’s even more surprising is that he’s using the magic of the future just like me.
‘Tongsin (通絲鎭)? Is that a drink I’ve never used since coming here?’
As I was at a loss for words at the shocking sight, one of the officers interrogating me snorted and opened her mouth.
“Why? Do you have nothing to say because the evidence is too convincing?”
“… I don’t know English, but this is not me.”
“The bullshit. Then, while developing a form-changing technique, someone with the skills to kill a large number of exorcists in other people’s ways was conspiring to commit a crime?”
It was definitely nonsense. Even in my opinion, the man’s words are theories.
But it wasn’t. Actually, I have no memory of that at all.
“The investigation has already been completed. The conclusion is also not clear.”
“When was the video taken?”
“Would you know that better?”
However, as if there was nothing that could not be said until that point, the man immediately checked the record and delivered the information to me.
“The 17th… … So, five days ago.”
If it was 5 days ago, it was definitely the time when he finished his work at the shrine and moved to participate in the subjugation of Yusakbi. However, Seomyeon, the location of the crime, is in the completely opposite direction to my travel path.
“At that time, I was on my way from Sadang to Hwasun, Jeollanam-do. I’m sure the CCTVs on the roadside or the citizens I saved myself will be able to testify to my alibi.”
If a sufficient investigation was made, at least one evidence that I had been there was sure to come.
However, after thinking that far, I realized one strange thing and frowned.
‘… Come to think of it, didn’t I say that the investigation has already been completed?’
If that was the case, I would have been able to obtain an alibi for myself, but there has been no such talk until now.
Its meaning was simple.
Quang!
“Did you say that the investigation has already been completed? I will not accept unnecessary waste of time. Confess your sins and follow the instructions.”
“… … .”
It was that someone’s breath had already reached these or the upper layers.
‘Damn, who the hell?’
In fact, there were not many candidates who would be anxious for not being able to touch me in this current situation.
Besides, if it was a person who could exercise this level of authority in the executive branch of the headquarters.
‘Is it Qingdao rate?’
I’m not sure, but it seems likely. However, there are still questions about the method.
No matter how much Qingdao-Yul made up his plans, how the heck did he create a band like that?
And it wasn’t just an imitation, it spanned the realm of being an alter ego of mine.
At that point, I still felt uncomfortable.
At that moment, a thought flashed through my mind.
‘… Perhaps, the seed of loneliness?’
Apparently, at the time of the Seed of Solitude incident between Hecktail and Yoo Hye-yeon, Sophia, who came to my hospital, said these words.
There was a shadow of an academy cadet that made current exorcists struggle.
The base was male, but strangely no one was guessing.
‘Obviously Hwang Ji-hak was not even a cadet in the graduating class.’
And in the end, no one seemed to be able to reveal its identity.
‘What if it were my shadow?’
And what if it had not yet disappeared and was walking around this world?
If so, it wasn’t that the scene on the screen didn’t make sense.
‘It’s an embarrassing family, but… … .’
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My Illusion Delay trait is also a trait that has its origins in the shadows. In any case, there is a possibility that it provoked some kind of synergy with the seeds of solitude.In particular, the use of a futuristic magic that I had never brought up supported that hypothesis.
‘When Qingdao Yul saw it, he thought it was this time, so he used his hand.’
It was an opportunity to get rid of a troublesome enemy without blowing his nose, so there would be no reason to hesitate.
And the end of the exorcist who killed his companions was very clear.
“You are going to Yangcheol Palace from now on.”
Yangcheolgung, a special prison.
The end point of shamans who have committed evil deeds beyond a certain standard.
Apparently, I would be sent there.
***
‘What should I do?’
coogong.
Kugugu Palace.
In the transport vehicle headed for Yangcheolgung (洋剟宮), I let out a sigh of relief in endless anguish.
The two first-class exorcists protecting me, of course, it is impossible to escape with my current physical condition.
‘But if you calmly enter Yangcheol Palace… … .’
From then on, things get even worse. Because the Tin Palace was not called a special prison for nothing.
‘The Clan of Iron (撤).’
Descendants of a special lineage that has been passed down in Korea for many years, when certain preparations are made, inherit the position from their predecessors and manage the prisoners trapped in it as the masters of Yangcheolgung.
And, of course, their abilities are amazing.
Beyond just grades, he has the ability to control the vicious inmates in the prison.
‘Also, at this point… … .’
It is not certain, but one of the top five exorcists in Korea may be in charge.
Besides, what about its location?
Since it was built somewhere on the west coast, it is difficult to even break in from the outside, and the escape is even more difficult.
Before even considering all of that in the first place, it was close to impossible to break through the powerful confrontation system that unfolded inside the prison.
In a word, it’s over. Perhaps the day will never come when we will see the light of the outside world again.
‘At a time like this… … .’
Yu Sak-bi was defeated, but the demonic spirit of Ambassador Jin Myung soon fell over this Korea.
The moment I was most concerned and prepared for has arrived, but I am stuck in a tin palace and in danger of not being able to get out.
It really could have been the worst.
‘Besides, you never know.’
I hadn’t thought of it before, but maybe it’s not the Qingdao Yul that I’m trying to put me here.
‘Dame Jin Myung is also vaguely aware of my existence.’
I’ve had an eye on Cheongjuhwa before, and since I’ve pampered my family, Jeonghwaha, in many ways, of course there’s no way I’m not aware of it.
And what if Ambassador Jin Myung had already made contact with Chung Ha and settled in the Cheongga?
Of course, there was also the possibility that there would be times when he was trying to get rid of me, who was an annoying obstacle.
‘Whatever it is, it’s not good.’
I’ve been through many life crises so far, but this is the first time I’ve never had an answer as much as this one.
In the meantime, the transport vehicle continued to traverse the road, eventually being loaded onto a designated ship and advancing towards Yangcheolgung at sea.
And in the end, the moment I didn’t want to face the most came.
“Come out. I will move.”
rattle.
Kugugugu Palace.
A huge sea prison stretched out in front of me.
It was, frankly, too grandiose to be called a prison, and it was also beautiful.
However, it was visible to me. The vicious confrontation system that surrounds it, and the souls of the prisoners who have died countless times in prison, the remnants of that.
I swallowed my saliva in tension, and slowly moved my feet into it, following the executioner’s guidance.
A prison of death that, once entered, can never come out again.
I, too, have finally become a member of it.
“… Han Kang-yoon, here you are. Room 7 on the second floor.”
“Follow me from now on.”
After completing the handover, the officers left their seats, and in the end, I was the only one left to follow the guard.
In the process, the surrounding sights were reminiscent of the word “iron wall”.
‘Definitely deserves to be called a prison from which there is no escape.’
There is no chance of getting out, let alone any possibility.
This place is completely cut off from the world. It is truly a place waiting for one’s own death to come one day.
“The details will be provided by the host. If you cause any disturbance, you will be the only one to bear the cost.”
The guard said only what he really needed to say, and without hesitation he put me in the room and left.
The indifferent expression on his face made me nauseous for some reason.
‘… … .’
As I entered the room, I saw several eyes looking at me with different meanings.
Indifference, small curiosity, or even eyes full of crude anticipation as if they had found a rod.
However, after checking the information of all of them, I took a deep breath and spoke up before anyone else.
“I don’t feel very well right now.”
“What? this crazy… … .”
“So, if you touch it, you’ll have to be prepared for at least one limb.”
At those words, the body full of tattoos groaned and stood up.
There are many restrictions on the exercise of magic here, of course, unless you have a high level of skill, your own body is the only value.
thump.
Dumpling.
“A guy with less blood on his head doesn’t know how scary the world is.”
All of them here are shamans who have committed felonies outside.
Each of them can be said to be dangerous and vicious.
However, it also meant that it was okay to avoid unnecessary manipulation.
Quad Duck!
“Turn it off!
“Didn’t I tell you, it was going to fail.”
I broke the man’s arm like a cane without forgiveness, and in an instant, I ignored the crippled man and sent a warning to everyone in the room.
“After that, I hope no one bothers me.”
No one raised an objection to that statement.
The way I am now, anyone who sees it, uses the magic of the body strengthening system.
And to be able to cast that much magic in this prison.
“Oh, high exorcist.”
“Oh shit. At that age… … ?”
It was a moment when the hierarchy in the room changed in an instant.
***
After that, of course, I used magic without permission and fell into solitary confinement for that crime.
However, it didn’t matter. After all, it was much better this way to organize my thoughts for the time being.
‘This is really clever.’
It was the same when I cleared one of the Eternal Labyrinths last time, but this was also a task given to the protagonist of the future, if it was very later.
However, it can not be helped Because I’m living in this world right now, and I couldn’t afford to worry about people in the distant future.
‘Escape from the Tin Palace was definitely the conclusion that it was impossible.’
However, there are people who have broken that common sense. He is the protagonist of the 5th installment of the Exorcism series.
‘I’m sorry, but… … .’
The moment has come to borrow a little of his experience and knowledge.
From now on, I will be the first successful escape from this impregnable fortress.