I Raided the Demon’s Treasury

Chapter 41

Although it had improved somewhat, people still perceived Se-woon with a fearful image.

Unlike the alias Blood Wolf, Se-woon had raised the clan as fiercely as a lion.

However, this also meant there was a deep-seated trust in Se-woon.

Everyone knew that it was thanks to Se-woon that they had reached this point, and it was because of Se-woon that they had grown stronger.

As a result, no one dared to question Se-woon’s commands.

Moreover,

– According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Frozen Wave’ is enhanced.

Crack!

Shatter!

Unlike usual, Se-woon led the charge himself, sweeping away the monsters. Who could complain about that?

The people silently followed Se-woon and quickly cleared the field of monsters.

Fortunately, the monsters didn’t have any sense of group cohesion, so they didn’t care if a battle broke out outside their own territories.

“It really feels like a game.”

“Hyung, I’ve played quite a few games back in my day, you know? For something like this, you really need a baiter! Just wait a moment!”

Not only Se-woon but everyone in the camp was involved in clearing the monsters.

Surprisingly, even though the monsters usually stayed within their territories, they easily fell for Park Jung-pil’s provocations and came running.

With just one spell from Se-woon, dozens of monsters vanished.

At this rate, the monsters were being cleared faster than the pace of the wagons.

– The ‘Owlbear’ has been devoured.

– Absorbing its nutrients increases Strength by 1 and Stamina by 3.

…

– The Constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ crunches on the cold, frozen prey and feels a brain freeze.

Given the many new types of monsters, the efficiency of the Power of Gluttony had also increased.

‘At this speed, we can push quite deep.’

The reason Se-woon aimed to venture further inward was due to the nature of the next tutorial.

Tutorial Chapter Three, Collision.

The concept was simple.

It’s a survival game.

The moment the time limit for the second chapter ended, the third tutorial would begin, with only half the players at the destination able to pass.

This naturally led to fights between clans.

Especially the entrance areas of the destination would be nothing short of a war zone.

No, wars typically involve just two or three factions at most.

Before Se-woon’s regression, the moment the third tutorial began, the entrance areas became a chaotic battleground.

People would attack anyone they saw, turning the area into a scene filled with enemies everywhere.

Of course, passing through that area could earn a lot of points. But no matter how strong Se-woon’s clan was, getting ganged up on by multiple clans was a significant risk.

Therefore, the aim was to secure the inner areas in advance.

Thus,

– Your level has increased.

– The Constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ drools while looking at yet another new delicacy.

For a while, Se-woon’s clan maintained an unstoppable momentum, swiftly defeating the monsters on the plains.

* * *

While Se-woon’s clan was engaged in fierce battles, a hawk circled high above them in the sky.

At a glance, one might think it was just a coincidence, but a hawk continuously circling an area devoid of prey was highly unusual.

Furthermore, the hawk appeared to be following someone’s orders, as it focused solely on Se-woon.

“Hehe, are those the ones?”

– The Constellation, ‘Goat That Plays With Chaos,’ nods in agreement and expresses intense anger.

Pan, the Goat That Plays With Chaos.

A constellation residing in Olympus, ostensibly known as the god of nature and livestock, but in truth, a god who incites fear and chaos.

Such a god was now observing Se-woon through a man with curly hair cascading down to his shoulders.

Being the god of livestock, it was a simple task to borrow the hawk’s vision.

“Indeed! They are worthy of the god’s interest! They look very strong!”

– The Constellation, ‘Goat That Plays With Chaos,’ howls in displeasure, disturbed by the sense of ease and peace emanating from them.

Moreover, his hiding place defied common sense.

He was nestled among the monsters.

Monsters should automatically attack any player they encounter within their territory, yet oddly, there was no murderous intent directed towards the man.

In fact, it seemed like the monsters were encircling the man protectively, as if to conceal and guard him.

“But why does the god target them?”

– The Constellation, ‘Goat That Plays With Chaos,’ dismisses the question, demanding that his instructions be carried out immediately.

The reason was simple.

He was one of the constellations who had shown interest in Se-woon not long ago.

When the tutorial began, Se-woon caught his attention by creating a circle right away, but he was promptly blocked.

Attempts to re-establish communication had also been thwarted with the vague reason of ‘lower rank.’

Lower rank?

Think about it.

Although he might not wield immense power within Olympus, he was still a legitimate god of Olympus. To be dismissed due to ‘lower rank?

His anger boiled to the point where he could only discover that the one who spurned him was one of the ‘Demon Gods’ after much probing.

While another god might have stepped back upon realizing the disparity in status, Pan did not.

– The Constellation, ‘Goat That Plays With Chaos,’ trembles with his hooves, feeling hatred towards the one who dared embarrass him.

Revenge.

He didn’t care whether the opponent was a Demon God or not.

He wanted to exact revenge on the one who dared humiliate him, the son of Zeus.

The chosen player for his revenge was none other than this human.

“Hehe, well. I don’t mind! Anything the god commands must be bone-chillingly fun!”

The man trembled with excitement.

His eyes leaked madness, influencing the nearby monsters to howl loudly. It was unclear whether it was his nature or if Pan had brainwashed and corrupted his mind.

The important fact, however, was—

– The Constellation, ‘Goat That Plays With Chaos,’ wishes you to immediately play the symphony of fear and chaos for them!

“Hehehehee!”

—that he was targeting Se-woon’s clan.

* * *

Two days had already passed since Se-woon’s clan began advancing through the monsters.

As they progressed, the monsters became stronger, but it didn’t feel particularly difficult.

There were no sudden ambushes or inconvenient terrains here.

They could rest when tired from fighting monsters, and get treated if injured.

With no mental burden, the atmosphere remained positive.

‘Have we made it halfway?’

Before his regression, it felt much longer. Without interference from other clans and only defeating monsters residing in their territories, it felt shorter than expected.

Boom!

– The Constellation, ‘Old Man Riding a Crocodile,’ listens intently, finding the ground’s tremor delightful.

Turning towards the loud noise, Se-woon saw Kang Han-cheol swinging his fist, which was radiating a dark blue aura.

This was the internal technique Se-woon had promised and taught two days ago.

Thanks to this, Kang Han-cheol was now executing the techniques of the Jinju On-ga Fist more perfectly than before.

The increased strength complemented the power of Agares, which caused earthquakes based on immense physical power, exceptionally well.

On the other hand,

Whoosh-!!

– The Constellation, ‘Crowned Spider,’ listens appreciatively, enjoying the sound of the air splitting.

Yoo Seo-ah, who had learned internal techniques along with Kang Han-cheol, focused her internal energy more on her footwork rather than increasing physical strength.

As her steps grew faster, her sword strikes became swifter and more intricate. Her sword moved so quickly that the sound of it slicing through the air was barely audible as it cut through monsters.

Of course, the more they pushed themselves,

– The Constellation, ‘Old Man Riding a Crocodile,’ mocks someone, claiming that trivial wind sounds can’t compare to the majestic tremors of the earth.

– The Constellation, ‘Crowned Spider,’ derides someone, saying brute strength is nothing compared to speed.

– The Constellation, ‘Old Man Riding a Crocodile,’ jeers that such a light sword technique is as weak as someone’s legs.

– The Constellation, ‘Crowned Spider,’ scoffs that the sight of someone pounding the ground reminds them of an empty-headed fool.

– The Constellation, ‘Old Man Riding a Crocodile,’…

The rivalry between Baal and Agares, the constellations of the two, grew even more intense.

‘Well, it’s not entirely a bad thing.’

Although it was a bit noisy, their rivalry was pushing Yoo Seo-ah and Kang Han-cheol to grow even stronger.

Both constellations were bestowing more powerful abilities upon their contractors to outdo the other’s.

‘More importantly, it should be about time.’

Taking a moment to recover his mana, Se-woon looked far ahead.

It was about time for Park Jung-pil to bait the monsters.

Using the ‘Eye of the Imperial Eagle,’ Se-woon enhanced his vision, but the ongoing battle ahead caused dust to obscure his sight.

Having no reason to hold back, Se-woon immediately opened his treasury to find a suitable treasure.

– You have opened the (True) Treasury of Greed.

[ Kobold’s Keen Ear ]

– A monster primarily living in mines, whose hearing and smell are highly developed. Kobolds are known to listen to the walls to locate ores using their outstanding hearing.

Twitch!

As soon as the treasure was used, various sounds around Se-woon became distinctly audible.

Enhanced hearing didn’t mean simply hearing louder. It allowed Se-woon to filter necessary sounds from multiple noises or focus on faint sounds, depending on the situation.

Se-woon focused on the direction Park Jung-pil had gone.

Thud-thud-thud-thud-!!

‘As expected, he’s coming.’

In this territory where monsters strictly adhered to their realms, they wouldn’t move together like this. This sound wouldn’t exist unless Park Jung-pil was baiting them.

However, something was odd.

‘There are… too many monsters?’

Thanks to Se-woon’s training, Park Jung-pil had become adept at being a bait.

Recently, he only brought back a manageable number of monsters that Se-woon could handle with one or two spells.

Depending on the type of monster, it was around 30 to 50.

But not this time.

The overlapping footsteps were so numerous that it was impossible to count the monsters approaching.

The weightiness of the sound also suggested that there were quite a few strong monsters.

Amongst this, a scream was heard.

“Ahhhh! Hyung!”

Park Jung-pil. Hearing his cry, Se-woon instantly knew something was wrong.

Among Park Jung-pil’s screams and the monsters’ footsteps, Se-woon detected a faint sound.

Without the Kobold’s Keen Ear ability, he would never have heard it. The sound was grand yet sharp, like the blowing of a thick wooden pipe.

At that moment, Se-woon’s eyes sparkled.

‘Pan.’

The sound of the syrinx.

It was an ability of the constellation that had left the worst memory for Se-woon before his regression.