<h4>Chapter 151: Episode 30 – Dark Castle (1)</h4>
Trantor: Rainbow Turtle
In fact, I was most worried about Yoo Jonghyuk. He was more trustworthy than anyone else here but at the same time, I couldn’t be sure of his position. If Yoo Jonghyuk shook off my hand then my actions would be useless.
Fortunately, Yoo Jonghyuk was calm. He might have a violent temper but this guy was amazingly good at controlling his anger and sent me a secret message.
-What are you doing?
[The character ‘Yoo Jonghyuk’ has activated Midday Tryst.]
...The item that I had previously bought btedly came to my mind. I didn’t know that the Midday Tryst I registered at that time would still be valid. I deliberately spoke in a brazen manner.
-I will do this more than once or twice. You should get used to it.
-What?
-The conditions aren’t bad enough for you. I know that you can’t inherit the ‘stories’ of other constetions.
Yoo Jonghyuk flinched at my words.
-...I don’t know how you know such things.
In fact, dering a ‘neb’ with me wasn’t bad for Yoo Jonghyuk. In the progression of the original novel, Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t inherit any stories here. It was due to the constraints on Yoo Jonghyuk.
[The regression constraints.]
He could turn back the clock after dying but he couldn’t inherit the stories of other constetions.
[Incarnation Yoo Jonghyuk. Is Incarnation Kim Dokja correct? Are the two of you making a neb?]
The dokkaebi host watching the situation stepped in. Everyone looked at Yoo Jonghyuk while I nervously waited for his answer.
“Yes.”
I inwardly sighed with relief. The first hurdle was ovee. However, the real hurdles were from now on.
In theplete silence, someone on the second floorughed. The softugh was somewhat pleasant. I could feel Persephone’s mood through thisughter.
「 Kim Dokja, you did it after all. This is why I like you. 」
Of course she liked me. Persephone’s style fit this type of story. Thanks to herughter, the other constetions also started tough. Most of them were constetions on the second floor. Unfortunately, theirughter didn’t contain the same meaning as Persephone.
[The neb ‘Vedas’ is disappointed in you.]
[The neb ‘Guiok’ despises you.]
Uriel held a handkerchief to her mouth and frowned at the reactions of the constetions around her.
[What? Why are you like this? This is good!]
The constetions on the first floor watched silently. Their eyes contained a mixture of longing and worry. Maritime War God and Bald General of Justice also looked nervous. The one who was most interested was Goryeo’s First Sword, who was looking this way.
Theughter died down and more direct contempt flew from the second floor.
[A person who hasn’t climbed to the throne of a constetion wants to create a neb?]
[Dokkaebi, does this make sense?]
[Can any cat or dog open a neb?]
The dokkaebi seemed confused at all the questions that poured towards him.
[That... Incarnation Kim Dokja has clearly received recognition from the Star Stream.]
Along with these words, the stories I’ve made were projected onto the ceiling screen.
[King of a Kingless World]
The first scene that appeared was when I destroyed the Absolute Throne by borrowing the power of the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword. Strictly speaking, my narrative started from there. Fragments of the throne appeared on the screen.
Some constetions nodded like they were convinced and some constetions looked at each other with astonishment.
[He broke the throne of divinity!]
[...Did he really open with that story?]
There were probably some attendees who didn’t know my information. I thought I was quite famous but I was stillcking. I suddenly looked around and saw the Russian child staring at me with nk eyes.
[He Who Opposes the Miracle]
The second story was when I took down the returnee Myung Ilsang who was a disaster.
[Some constetions are favourable towards you.]
Since the returnees were disliked by constetions then this was a suitable story to acquire the liking of the constetions. At this time, curious expressions appeared on the faces of the constetions.
[..What is this?]
It was due to the third story that appeared, where I beat up the intermediate dokkaebi Paul. I was a bit surprised when I saw the screen. I only wanted revenge for Shin Yoosung... was it included in my ‘stories’?
The dokkaebi Paul screamed and the embarrassed dokkaebi host quickly fast-forwarded. Then theints of the constetions were heard.
[Hey, what is that?]
[T-That. Haha, it seems to be the wrong data.]
However, unlike the dokkaebi’s words, a story name appeared on the screen.
[One Who Showed Contempt for a Streamer]
Laughter was heard from thending of the stairs. It was Goryeo’s First Sword who wasughing.
[This is crazy! Hahahaha!]
Then the fourth story appeared.
[One Who Hunted the King of Disasters]
It was when I hunted the shadow of the constetion Yamata no Orochi in Peace Land. The constetions’ mouths dropped open when they saw Orochi killed with my Electrification.
[The shadow of a narrative-grade constetion...]
[He has already umted four legendary stories?]
Confusion spread among the constetions. The screen turned off and the dokkaebi continued speaking. [In any case, Incarnation Kim Dokja is now at the facing the throne of a constetion. If he gains his fifth story through this asion...]
Those who knew I was aiming to be a constetion weren’t confused but the other constetions were startled.
[Bing a constetion before the 10th scenario is over?]
[He is a new constetion...]
I suddenly received a lot of heated gazes. Certainly, this was a formidable event even in Ways of Survival. There were only a few constetions or returnees who had gained the recognition of the Star Stream before the 10th scenario.
In the midst of the increasingly confused atmosphere, it was Manu of Vedas who opened his mouth.
[I will acknowledge Incarnation Kim Dokja. However, I can’t acknowledge the neb. There are two problems.]
The constetions focused on Manu’s voice.
[One, we don’t know if Incarnation Kim Dokja has sufficient payment ability. Isn’t it necessary to have the minimum of funds before establishing a neb?]
“The coins are sufficient.”
Turmoil urred again at my words.
Manu stared at me with suspicious eyes. [We will know once it is checked. The second problem is who will ‘support’ your neb.]
I gulped. It was finally the real challenge.
[The establishment of a neb needs to be supported by at least five constetions. Do you have the support of any constetion?]
“That...”
I couldn’t easily answer and Manuughed.
[No, is there even a name for the neb in the first ce?]
I opened my mouth as I nced at Yoo Jonghyuk. “The name of our neb is... Kim Dokja’s Company...”
“There isn’t a name yet. In addition, we will gain the supporters now.” Yoo Jonghyuk casually interrupted me.
“Are there any constetions who want to support our neb?”
No one responded to Yoo Jonghyuk’s words. Manuughed.
[I knew it. It is a waste of time. Dokkaebi. Continue with the Story Session...]
At this time, someone raised their hand.
[The Olympus ‘Underworld’ will support your neb.]
[Queen!] The angry Manu growled at Persephone.
Persephone’s aura rose sharply. [It is my decision. Are there anyints?]
[Urgh...]
No matter the strength of Vedas, the constetion Manu couldn’t stand alone against Persephone, Queen of the Underworld. In the end, he turned towards the other constetions.
[Surely there won’t be anyone else?]
[I will support it.]
The voice came from the second floor and the constetions were once again amazed. It was the Great Sage the Equal of Heaven.
[P-Prisoner of the Golden Headband?]
[Really? Are you serious?]
I towards towards him in gratitude. The Great Sage the Equal of Heaven was picking at his ears while looking down here like it was troublesome.
[Eh I don’t know... sorry! I also support it!] Uriel of Eden dered her support. [I will also give you the name for your neb! The neb name is Forbidden... oof oof!]
The ninth rank angels around her were bbergasted and covered her mouth. No matter her intentions, I was thankful. Now the rest of the constetions nced at each other.
The three constetions who dered their support were powerful enough not to worry about others. The rest were different. It was unusual for upper grade and narrative-grade constetions to challenge Manu just to help establish a new neb.
I looked to the side and saw that Yoo Jonghyuk had half given up. He messaged me:
-It is up to here.
...I would be blocked here but I didn’t mind.
-It’s okay. My objective was achieved.
-What?
-I wasn’t expecting anything. The important thing was to buy some time.
From the beginning, I didn’t intend to inherit the story of any constetion here. I thought of the original novel and the banquet’s ending was fixed. At this time, something unusual happened.
[I, Goryeo’s First Sword, will support your neb.]
Goryeo’s First Sword dered support for us. Then the upper grade constetions stood up at once.
[Then I, Maritime War God...!]
[The Bald General of Justice won’t stay still!]
Once the constetions on the first floor started to support us, the constetions on the second floor and the dokkaebi became greatly confused.
[W-Wait a minute! Such a random deration of support...!]
The next moment.
[The constetion ‘Secretive Plotter’ will support your neb.]
...Huh? Secretive Plotter? Where the hell was he?
[You have won a Provisional Neb Creation ticket!]
...Don’t tell me? At this moment, the banquet hall started to shake and the space distorted. I looked up at the sky. The banquet had finally ended. ‘They’ hade.
[...This aura is?]
[Everyone retreat!]
Even the constetions became nervous. The sky was greatly distorted and powerful sparks appeared. It was like the sky was splitting apart.
[The Great Hall.]
The unknown hall, which only appeared when a scenario was activated, suddenly appeared above the banquet hall. The startled Manu shouted,
[The gods of the other world! How did you daree here?]
The constetions roared and raised their own aura. Then a terrible voice came from the hall in the sky.
(Why... Weren’t we invited?)
Persephone and Uriel instantly blocked my ears and Yoo Jonghyuk’s ears. It was to prevent the foreign true voice from intruding. They stood in front of us, lowering the pressure from the hall.
[I’m sorry but the party is over. It’s time to go back.]
[Then I’ll see you next time!]
The moment Persephone and Uriel spoke, Yoo Jonghyuk and I were surrounded by a transparent circle. It was the space transformation using the power of the constetions. They wanted to save us from the terrible battle that would son take ce at the banquet hall.
By the way, the god of another world was a bit faster than expected. Wait...
[The gods of another world are looking at you!]
[The gods of another world are looking at you!]
At thest moment, I heard Uriel’s scream.
[Kim Dokja!]
Then darkness covered my eyes.
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[ Who are you? ]
[ Not recorded in the vehicle. ]
[ Don’t tell me... ]
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[ The st story’ is finally about to start... ]
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“Hey, is it here?”
“It is okay? What if those guyse? It is said that the Maritime Admiral and Pure Steel oftene here!”
“Isn’t this the hero’s grave?”
A dark night. Several robbers were gathered around the tombstone erected in Gwanghwamun.
The leader of the robbers, Lee Dongpa frowned at the terrified people. “Pathetic fools. What hero is he? Can a hero die so easily?”
It wasn’t long ago that Lee Dongpa learnt about the existence of the hero. The strongest man who saved Seoul by sacrificing his life. Of course, Lee Dongpa didn’t believe the rumours.
“Now, do it quickly! There is no time. Before those dark scume out!”
Many people were already participating in the ninth scenario, Dark Castle. However, not all people participated in the scenario, including Lee Dongpa. The main scenarios were just festivals for the smart guys like him.
“It is a hero’s grave. Wouldn’t there be one or two good things buried?”
“Search the body as well! He might’ve hidden things on his body.”
“Shit, he is buried deep. Hey, pick it up!”
The robbers quickly dug at the ground. Approximately two hours passed.
“W-We reached it!”
Finally, their shovels hit a lid. Their hearts were pounding as they opened the lid. A man dressed in a white coat was sleeping in the coffin.
Lee Dongpaughed. “A hero? Bah. He is a sleeping princess. He is ugly.”
“The coat is excellent. Strip it off him...”
Tak!
“Waaaaahhhhh!”
“W-What... kuaaack!”
The shocked Lee Dongpa fell down and started shaking. The hero, who had just been dead, was holding onto the shoulder of a robber. Then every being in Seoul heard the following message.
[Someone has acquired five stories.]
[A new constetion is born in Seoul’s night sky!]