chapter 29
05 : I went to the academy for the first time today. Of course, I didn’t go there as a student.
When I regained consciousness with the pain as if I had been hit in the back of the head, what I saw was pitch-black darkness.
There is no distinction between up and down, left and right, and I doubt whether the ground I am standing on is really the same.
But in the midst of that, a jar split in half suddenly caught my eye in front of me.
The jars, bright red like blood, are split lengthwise and scattered on the floor, as if someone deliberately split them.
Sure. That’s it.
“Syipal is f*cked.”
I reflexively stood up and put the weapon in my hand.
Thanks to Gwi-tae, I learned about the curse of solitude, so I had no choice but to know how dangerous I was in the current situation.
I looked around and it was so dark that I couldn’t believe it was somewhere in a warehouse building. There was no end in sight. A space that is clearly separated from reality.
I wondered why the people who were caught would be unfair to be caught because they heard that the captured creatures were fighting each other. The question was thus resolved.
The moment I felt the fear of this space where there was only darkness, the words that I could become free after kiIIing everything in this place came unnaturally to my mind.
I can’t see anything around me, but if I follow the voice anyway, it will replace something that was a bug in that broken jar.
“Siipal.”
Compared to when I tried to deal with the red mask, but found out that I couldn’t use it because I made a new ban…… Uh, similarly f*cked up.
First of all, let’s fix it firmly in our heads. Nothing kiIIs here. And escape
I don’t know how, but I’ll use this body’s brain to its fullest to find a way somehow.
If it were my original head, there would be no way, but this body’s brain is pretty good. So let’s do it.
I’ve already said it once, but if I’m out of luck in this world, I’ll die. Although I live with such thoughts. Even so, it is a specification to become something unknown, such as loneliness.
Aside from feeling bad about being that kind of thing. If it becomes something like a curse, it is neither dead nor alive, so the problem is that I am not sure if I can return to my original body.
I can’t die here. I thought so and scratched the bridge of my nose with my thumb.
Damn it. I’m annoyed that the space is strangely humid and stuffy, but the thing that keeps tickling my nose is dust flying in a space like this, I…… ?
“[ —Kick. Cooing? Queek? ]”
“Crazy.”
While my nose kept tickling, I felt something that should be called a presence, so I looked up and saw a grotesque monster there.
As soon as I saw a strangely shaped monster that looked like a cross between a moth and an ant, spraying human excrement and smacking my lips, I reflexively swung my sword.
The moth monster let out an ugly scream as its flesh was sliced away so easily that it did not match its menacing appearance.
The strange feeling left on the knife was as if it had been cut through Styrofoam, and it was somewhat unpleasant.
It seemed that it was more difficult to pass it without kiIIing it when the opponent attacked.
I looked around at the frightened energy I felt right after.
Monsters of various shapes slowly reveal themselves in the dark.
Spiders and centipedes, centipedes and snakes. In addition, the monsters, which are a mixture of unknown insects and creatures, seem to have been made by combining poisonous creatures like the moth monster a while ago.
It was painful to watch as the things put in to create solitude, which is hardly even called an evil spirit, turned into the remnants of a curse and clumped together.
The worst thing wasn’t just that it was hard to see.
Shortly after the monsters appeared, they suddenly started kiIIing each other.
I don’t know if it’s reproducing the process of making solitude, or if it was created by attracting all the insects and animals in this forest.
It was clear that I would become such a monster if I did something wrong. I took a deep breath, ignoring the constant voices in my head.
Let’s think. To come up with How to get out of here!
I gritted my teeth as I deflected the attack of the gigantic snake-like creature that lunged at me with my sword.
It would be nice if the shaman’s talent suddenly bloomed and the opportunistic development unfolded, but that’s not the case.
I covered my nose and shook my head to stop the disgusting smell from stinging my nose.
According to Gwi-tae’s words, loneliness is a sorcery that eventually becomes a curse as the last remaining one becomes the main body after a bloody struggle.
The bloody battle that is taking place around me right now is a preparation for creating a new solitude.
Loneliness is what survives here. So what do I need to do to get out of here?
Though I was continuing my thoughts, things resembling ants, centipedes, and moths attacked from all sides.
As soon as I dodged all the attacks, they immediately started kiIIing each other.
Monsters that just want to kiII everything in front of them. As I was terrified while watching the anglerfish island, I suddenly felt a pain in my chest.
Blood flowing from the mouth. Pain that squeezes the chest. I couldn’t help but know this is poison
I vomited blood because of the experience of being poisoned by a poison that kiIIs the human body, not knowing if it was food poisoning.
My body feels heavy and my breathing is blocked. It feels like water is filling up in your lungs, and your whole body is weak.
The plague is really f*cking f*cked up! I gnashed my teeth and spat the blood in my mouth.
Poison! Why?! No, no! It was natural! Solitude is said to be made by gathering poisonous creatures, but of course there must be a lot of poison inside!
Now that I know that I can no longer run away while slowly avoiding it. Feeling nervous, I chewed my nails.
If it were me, I could kiII all the monsters in front of me, but if I did, it would only lead to the next loneliness.
But if you stay still, you will be poisoned and die.
In a situation where it seemed like they were already saying that I was a single shot, my head started spinning even faster.
Possibility, possibility to survive here.
Is there really no way? …… No, no. Didn’t I say that my spirit annihilation skiII kiIIs even a spirit?
According to Gwi-tae’s words, the way to deal with solitude is to destroy the solitude itself. Usually, shamans gather to curse, purify, and destroy.
If it were my skiII that could kiII even the spirits that could never be kiIIed in this world. Wouldn’t it be possible to physically kiII the curse itself called ‘solitude’?
No new solitude has yet been created, and the solitude that existed before remains.
…… It’s something worth trying. It’s better to try something than do nothing and wait to die.
I squinted and saw the solitude jar split in half. The solitude that was originally there will still be there.
I approached the urn of solitude, avoiding the attack of the monster that lunged at me and spewed venom and tentacles.
In the jar we barely reached after avoiding the flying attack, there was an insignificant little bug wriggling at the bottom of the broken jar.
When I heard the description of solitude, I thought this jar was full of dried insect corpses or some kind of vicious monster.
Inside it was a tiny caterpillar that looked very ordinary compared to the monsters around it.
Is this the true identity of the curse that kiIIs even a king by questioning and answering dance? I couldn’t believe it just by looking at it.
The indescribable ominous feeling from the caterpillar made it possible to know that this was one of the worst curses, loneliness.
“-Good.”
Then, let’s kiII him first. I took out the sledgehammer I had previously purchased from my bank account and swung it.
Koo-woong!
“…… Chit.”
The death blow that strengthened the body with spiritual power did not work to the point of futility.
A vague feeling as if a huge rubber had been hit spread through the hand holding the hammer. My attack couldn’t even destroy the jar that had been split in half, let alone the caterpillar.
And then, like a fire in my head, I get irritated. I began to think that I should first kiII those who kept pouring human excrement on me, spraying poison, and giving off a stench.
“You mean to start by kiIIing them first? ….”
Reflexively, I suppressed my powerful arms and pushed away the jaws of a giant venomous snake that spewed venom at me.
After pushing it out with force without breaking the head, I stared at the solitude wriggling inside the jar again.
The spirit annihilation skiII is a skiII that can only be used once you can stab it with a sword. If this attack doesn’t work, it’s impossible to even activate the skiII.
Because this sounds like a f*cking thing. Why am I alone in this dog-like situation?
Did I end up like this because I ate some bugs on the street? No, if you’re hungry, you might as well eat some bugs!
“- Cool!”
I was grumbling like an idiot, and blood came out with a cough. My body keeps getting heavier.
My field of vision is gradually narrowing and something hot is flowing from my nose. It seems that my condition is getting worse quickly.
You can see blue bruises on the skin and rotting flesh.
If you don’t want to die, think about it. Thought. How to break this fetish of loneliness…… Wait a minute, fetish?
I hurriedly searched the inside of my bank account as the lightning flashed in my head.
Gwi-tae said that solitude is a B-class fetish, and that it is specially managed by the state for its ferocity.
I currently have an A-class casting that I received through a quest. It is a miracle just by existing, and a thing that cannot dare to touch any curse.
I thought the quest window guy suddenly gave it to me in a hurry, and it became a nuisance!
If you can be of any help in this situation, I’d rather appreciate it! Of course, I’m grateful for my wisdom for pretending to accept the quest and screwing it up!
I searched through my bankbook for a long time and finally found whether it was a blue dragon sword or a blue dragon sword.
I took it out and held it in my hand.
The sword was a double-edged sword with a design that could be seen in oriental war dramas.
The dragon embroidered in gold with a blue scabbard that seemed to be made of bronze was the most noticeable.
In addition to the cool sensation felt when holding the hilt, it was very pleasant, and the ornament made of jade hung on the end of the handle and swayed.
A mysterious sword that makes even me who don’t know much about swords think, ah, this is a great sword.
Just holding it, the poisoned body seems to have become a little lighter, and I can feel the energy.
I was convinced that with this I would be able to get rid of solitude in an instant. As it is, I will draw my sword and wield it towards loneliness-
I swung… …. What is it?
[ Special Quest Arrival! ]
< Blue Dragon Sword. Legend has it that when Silla general Kim Yu-shin prayed in the deep valley of Mt. >
< This sword is a sword that selects great people and recognizes them as their masters. It is said that whoever pulls out the sword becomes a great person who will leave a name in the world. >
< In a crisis situation for the player, this system can make the blue dragon sword acknowledge that he is the owner only in the current crisis for the player. >
< However, if you use it like that, you will have to do several things to prove your credentials. If credentials are denied, a heavy penalty will be imposed. >
[ Reward – Master Qualification of Blue Dragon Sword and Link to Academy Quest ]
[ Accept Y / N ]
“Damn this dog… !”
The spear floated as if he had been waiting for this moment since he was in a panic because his sword could not be drawn.
The quest window was so exciting that I wondered if the blue dragon sword was aimed at this time.
Could it be that this curse of solitude dragged me into this damn Quest Spear?
… No, that’s not it. If I had been able to arrange things in this way, I would have already made things up in the past and led me on my own.
So you’re saying that this bastard, seeing my crisis, is happy and thinks of a way to move the way he wants?
Whatever it is, it’s a sincere and f*cked baby. Good. If you listen to this bastard, you’ll just die.
Come to think of it, I subconsciously knew that I would fight the monsters here and of course win.
I thought it would be lonely to beat them all. If you die without doing anything, wouldn’t you just die?
f*ck you. f*ck, chew. I just sat down in my seat with my body relaxed.
Even if, contrary to my expectations, I die here and never return home, I’m willing to give this sh*t a f*ck.
I’m sorry about my younger brother. If my younger brother sees my situation, he will understand me and say that he is like a brother.
As I saw the monsters kiIIing and biting each other from all sides, I threw the blue dragon sword with the feeling of kiIIing me quickly- … uh, wait a minute.
Even if I can’t pull out and use the blue dragon sword right now. This is a lump of iron.
A weight that is good to wield is also based on my current physical ability, but it is quite heavy by the standard of an average person.
And this is a grade A casting. Class A is said to push away curses just by being there, and loneliness is a class B fetish….
I held the blue dragon sword in my hand again. Let’s press the solitude with the end of the scabbard. Loneliness is a shame for the attack I did my best just a moment ago! Exploded with a sound.
< Ah. >
Even the young Quest Spear reacted as if they hadn’t expected it at all!
What should I say about that reaction? Rather than exhilaration, I felt sorry for myself being swayed by such things.
It’s really hard to sell. I washed my face dry. Right after that, the pitch-black space where nothing could be seen collapses, and a common warehouse scene comes into view.
The scenery is nothing special except for the corpses of various insects scattered on the floor.
The poisoned body becomes lighter, and the rotting skin returns to its original state like a miracle.
Of course, the stamina that was losing moment by moment until a while ago would not come back, but it was quite easy to breathe as the poison escaped.
As expected, spiritual power. How can even a poisoned body heal so quickly?
With sincere admiration, I carefully put the blue dragon sword into the bank account. Just went out of the warehouse.
When I went up the stairs and went outside, I found Gwi-tae at the entrance of the warehouse, trying to do something with his head covered.
A noble with a look of embarrassment and fear while shedding tears. I look at her face and wonder what to say. Answered soon.
“Ah- work is over. I said I was bored, so I’ll play with you. Would you like to eat before then?”
“All, you. How did you escape, in solitude? I haven’t done anything yet… ?”
“With evil. What should we eat…. Yes, I would like a hamburger. Do all kids these days like hamburgers?”
I don’t really like hamburgers, probably because my stomach has gotten younger these days. I licked my lips and said. The girl stared blankly at me and nodded her head.
It was such a stupid face that I wanted to leave it as a picture.