I Have Contracted Too Many Constellations

Chapter 22 The Abandoned Dragon’s Nest (5)

“Is it here?”

“Yes, I just saw them go in.”

After Yoo Jinwoo’s group entered the dungeon, other people gathered at the entrance.

Six people were dressed in black.

And one person, dressed more splendidly than the others.

It was Ji Yoon-sung and the Dark Spirit Squad of the .

“First, Number 1 and Number 2, you go in as the vanguard. The rest will wait.”

“Understood.”

Ji Yoon-sung’s appearance looked a bit different from before.

It wasn’t about his attire or aura.

The shape and structure of his face were completely different.

It was only natural.

His current body wasn’t his.

It was the effect of ‘Imitation’, the most representative skill of Huh Joo, the .

Not only did it mimic others, but it became another person.

This body was an ‘avatar’ that imitated another person’s appearance, while his real body was at the headquarters of the Four Fiends.

‘It’s unlikely, but I should be cautious just in case.’

Ji Yoon-sung was a cautious person.

He was easily frightened, and his own safety was his top priority.

He was careful about his safety even during safe missions.

It was a matter of habit.

“We’ll enter a bit later.”

Number 1 and Number 2 entered the cave first.

Ji Yoon-sung and the remaining Dark Spirit Squad waited.

They set a double trap in case any other group tried to escape.

How much time had passed?

As time went by, the remaining members were about to enter when suddenly, petals began to blow from inside.

Not just one, but numerous petals.

“…Petals?”

They were red petals.

Like roses, but even redder than roses.

Bright red petals as if they were made from congealed blood.

Those petals blew around Ji Yoon-sung and the Dark Spirit Squad.

It was strange.

Clearly, it was strange.

They knew there was no reason for such petals to blow in this dungeon.

But he didn’t think much of it.

‘It’s not unusual for strange things to happen in dungeons.’

Dungeons were places that couldn’t be defined by a single rule.

As he thought that.

“Argh!!”

The Dark Spirit Squad member waiting in front of him screamed.

Blood, the same color as the petals, flowed from the member’s thigh.

The cause was a sword the size of a short sword.

The owner was the Dark Spirit Squad member next to him.

A rebellion?

No.

It couldn’t be a rebellion because they were attacking each other.

“Die!”

The eyes under their masks were dyed red.

They laughed maniacally, screamed, and swung their swords as if they felt no pain.

Even when their bodies were pierced and slashed by swords.

Even as blood flowed from their bodies.

Their movements didn’t stop, and they laughed madly.

“Ha ha ha!”

Madness.

It was madness.

“….”

Ji Yoon-sung couldn’t do anything in the sudden scene of madness and slaughter.

Even though he was in a key position in the organization of the .

He had never seen such a sight before.

There was no sign or reason.

They just killed each other.

“Hey, aren’t you going to fight?”

In the middle of the madness.

A woman walked out from the cave.

With dark brown hair and green eyes.

Holding a single flower in one hand.

The petals of that flower were exactly the same as the bloody petals that had just blown in.

Seeing the woman, Ji Yoon-sung guessed her identity.

“Jacheongbi…”

Jacheongbi of the Western Heavens Flower Field.

Jacheongbi, a professor at the academy.

As soon as he realized that.

He knew the name of the flower in her hand and why the Dark Spirit Squad fell into madness.

“…The Flower of Destruction from the Western Heavens.”

The Flower of Destruction from the Western Heavens (修羅滅亡惡心花).

A flower that drives people mad with slaughter just by seeing it.

If it was that flower, it explained why the Dark Spirit Squad went mad and killed each other.

And why he himself didn’t fall into madness.

‘Because I’m not seeing it directly.’

This body was an avatar, after all.

The eyes were fake.

They only transmitted information through magic.

Since he wasn’t seeing it directly, he didn’t fall into madness.

Of course, just knowing this.

Wouldn’t solve the situation.

“Are you the contractor of Huh Joo?”

“….”

“Cowardly as expected, the contractor is no different. Is your real body at the Four Fiends’ base?”

Jacheongbi spoke as she tied her loose hair roughly.

As if she was a Constellation herself.

She continued to speak harshly, insulting Huh Joo.

“Seeing you’re a cat, it seems you’re Dou Mu… I should have killed you earlier.”

“…Why are you here?”

For the first time, Ji Yoon-sung opened his mouth as he quietly listened to Jacheongbi’s words.

Why are you here?

It was his first question.

She answered with a smile.

“Because my student and the headmaster asked me to come.”

“You? The Jacheongbi?”

Ji Yoon-sung had never met her directly.

But he had heard many rumors.

The most representative among them was.

That Jacheongbi wasn’t someone who would obediently follow someone’s request or command.

She was self-righteous and highly self-centered.

This was the evaluation of her character by the .

But she came because her student asked her.

He couldn’t believe it.

“What do you know? Your intelligence is lacking.”

“…”

“And I liked my student.”

As self-righteous as she was.

It meant she moved because she felt like it.

Right after saying that, as if to end the conversation, Jacheongbi put the red flower she was holding into her bosom.

She took a stance as if she was about to engage in martial arts.

“It’s a waste to use a flower on you. Just come at me.”

“…You’ll regret it.”

It was known that most of Jacheongbi’s power came from flowers.

If she didn’t use a flower.

Wouldn’t there be a chance of winning?

The common weakness of magic-type contractors was close combat!

Jacheongbi would be no different.

He didn’t know why she wanted close combat, but it was an opportunity.

A chance to make a great achievement here!

With that hope, Ji Yoon-sung charged at her.

Thwack!

“Gah!!”

He truly understood what it meant to be beaten like a dog.

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“I wonder what’s happening outside.”

Near the entrance to the boss room.

Jin Juha, leaning against a stone wall, muttered and sighed.

It had been about five minutes since Jacheongbi left.

She hadn’t returned yet.

‘Did something happen outside?’

Seeing Jacheongbi go out meant it wasn’t a light matter.

It could be a villain attack.

But since she went out, it should be sorted out soon.

Having nothing to do but wait was quite boring.

What should she do?

“…? What is this…?”

At that moment, Jin Juha, who was also sitting, muttered with a strange expression.

Immediately, she spread her magic around.

“What’s wrong?”

“Something is approaching us. A lizard…? It’s too big for that.”

“Isn’t it a Lizardman?”

“No, it’s too fast.”

Something was approaching them.

It wasn’t a lizard or a Lizardman.

And it wasn’t a phantom either.

An entity not confirmed as a monster in this dungeon.

A new monster?

‘It doesn’t seem like that…’

She didn’t think so.

Despite looking around, there were no other entities.

Moreover, Jacheongbi had just disappeared.

She felt like it was related to why Jacheongbi disappeared.

“It’s close. It’ll arrive soon…”

At her words, I immediately grabbed One Thousand Swords and stood up.

Now I could feel it too.

A sinister aura and an unpleasant feeling.

They weren’t monsters.

They were human.

Definitely not on our side.

“Everyone, form up now!”

Clang!

At that shout, my sword clashed with another sword.

And I saw the owner of that sword.

A person covered in black, showing only their eyes.

The only distinctive feature was the emblem of four monsters on their chest.

After failing the first attack, the person immediately stepped back and took a stance.

“…!”

But there weren’t just one or two of them.

Another person appeared from the side and thrust their sword at me.

A blue lightning bolt struck the person.

It was Jin Juha’s lightning.

Zap!

The speed was fast, so it hit directly, but it seemed the hastily made attack didn’t cause much damage.

The person who was struck by lightning brushed off their shoulder and moved next to the first person.

“Four Fiends? Why are they here…?”

“The Four Fiends?”

Constellation.

I knew them.

They appeared consistently from the beginning to the end as a villain group.

A group centered around the four Constellations called the Four Fiends.

A group completely corrupt to the core, an epitome of evil.

In the original, none of them were left alive.

‘Are they here targeting Sung Harim and Jin Juha?’

The Four Great Guilds were the biggest enemies of the dark Constellations.

It was likely an opportunity to eliminate their heirs.

‘Is it doable?’

The next thought was that.

Can we win this fight?

The conclusion was clear.

It was

doable. It would be tough, but.

Their energy didn’t seem to have an effect on the Holy Fire.

Maybe to counter Sung Harim, their energy was sinister, but it wasn’t within the range of Holy Fire’s effect.

Their stats were also higher. Not overwhelmingly so, but.

It was impossible for me to win alone.

But with Jin Juha’s Thunderclap, it might be possible.

If her casting was completed, it could defeat them.

All I had to do was hold on until she finished casting.

“I’ll take the first one.”

That was enough to convey the message.

Immediately after, Sung Harim cast Holy magic and skills on me and Lee Se-ah.

[Skill, ‘Archangel’s Blessing’ protects your body.]

[Skill, ‘Archangel’s Encouragement’ strengthens your body.]

A buff skill that could be used once a day.

As the holy aura surrounded my body, I felt stronger and more vigorous.

[Skill, ‘Burning Holy Fire (Epic)’ is activated.]

Holy flames surrounded One Thousand Swords as well.

The holy energy filled my entire body.

“It’s a holy war, you bastards.”

[Constellation, ‘The One Who Faces Demons’ cheers.]

It was a holy war.