Monster Heavenly King - Chapter 34



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34. Oak Village

Sakonghyun looked at the skeleton in front of him with eyes of disbelief.

But at the same time, I couldn’t help but be convinced.

Because the energy emanating from him was never something that could be confused.

Why does Cheonma have the appearance of a skeleton, why is he here, etc.

Although many questions came to mind, Sa-gong-hyeon shook them all off and prioritized the actions he had to take.

“I bow down to the Lord of all demons, Cheonma.”

“hmm.”

-The lord of all demons? What is that? What kind of demon lord is that?

‘That’s not exactly wrong.’

Because the role of the Heavenly Horse in the martial arts world was not much different from that of the Demon King in the fantasy world.

-Isn’t he a bit weak for a Demon King?

‘There are things deeper than the sea here.’

-Of course you would.

‘You sound unbelievable. I used to fly so much in my old days.’

He stopped bickering with Seol-ah and turned his gaze to Sa-gong-hyeon, who was bowing his head.

A guy who just waits for his word without asking any questions.

“I am not the Heavenly Horse you knew. I am a being from the past who has already disappeared into history.”

“…!”

Sa Gong-hyeon’s shoulders shook as he understood what it meant.

You probably never dreamed that you would meet the great Cheonma.

“There can’t be two heavens. Will you still follow me?”

“… … .”

Sa-gong-hyeon was unable to say anything to Hyun-seong’s words.

He lived his entire life as a teacher of the Cheonmasin Church, remaining loyal to it.

However, there was no immediate answer to the question of betrayal.

He sat there, lost in thought, without even raising his head.

‘This is… an opportunity.’

The current Cheonmasingyo religion was in a state of decay for various reasons.

Is it because it has lasted for too long?

His title of Black Wolf Lord was regarded as nothing more than the leader of the odd-job men within the Cheonmasingyo.

‘No matter how much I struggle, nothing will change.’

To them, they are just parts that can be replaced at any time.

Sa Gong-hyeon’s worries did not last long.

“I will entrust this life to the Heavenly Demon, the master of all demons.”

The fact that Hyunseong was a skeleton was not an important factor to Sagonghyun.

A being that can make you stronger.

In a world where the strong are proud, that alone was reason enough to regard Hyeonseong as a heavenly horse.

Hyunseong clicks his teeth as if he is satisfied with the sight.

This gave us a means of communication with the outside of the labyrinth.

‘We’ll have to wait and see for the time being.’

There must be one or two people who act like they’re willing to give everything up front, but then end up hitting you in the back of the head.

After meeting so many of those types of people in the martial arts world, I couldn’t help but be cautious.

Hyunseong looked at Sagonghyun and decided to ask him what he was most curious about.

“There’s something I’d like to ask.”

“Please inquire.”

“You too, and the other Black Wolfs too. Why are you using that Black Wolf Sword Technique?”

This is what I was most curious about.

Where did they get their hands on the revised version that they worked so hard to improve?

In response to Hyunseong’s question, Sa-gong-hyeon opened his mouth cautiously.

“…I don’t really understand what you are saying.”

“No, I improved the Black Wolf Sword Technique for you. Why are you throwing it away and using the old one?”

“… … ?”

Sa Gong-hyeon makes an expression of incomprehension.

Ever since he entered the school and began learning martial arts, the Black Wolf Sword Technique has been exactly the same as it is now.

At that moment, as if something occurred to him, Sa-gong-hyeon’s eyebrows twitched.

‘no way?’

A book I happened to see while climbing the Black Wolf’s Seat.

It contained the journals of all the Black Wolf Lords of all time.

‘It was written there.’

There is an improved version of the Black Wolf Sword Technique.

It is said that the strongest of the past Heavenly Demons personally improved the Black Wolf Sword Technique.

but,

“I heard that the next Heavenly Demon forbade it.”

“…her?”

I found myself asking back in response to such an unexpected comment.

“Why is it forbidden?”

“It wasn’t written until then.”

“… … .”

I wanted to see the face of the crazy bastard who gave that order.

Because I couldn’t think of any reason to stop my subordinates, who were no different from my own limbs, from getting stronger.

Is this the guy you know?

“… Next generation Cheonma? Could it be Ma Cheon Gang?”

“I don’t know about that either.”

I only saw him briefly, so I couldn’t remember his name.

Even if you had seen it, it would have been impossible to immediately remember the name of a person from hundreds of years ago.

Hyunseong stroked his chin and became lost in thought.

‘I don’t think he would have done that.’

Because he was the guy who helped improve the Black Wolf Sword Technique.

From the beginning, wouldn’t Ma Cheon-gang have disappeared and gone into hiding?

He was a guy who always said he wanted to live in seclusion.

He just kept holding onto him like a water ghost, putting him in the position of vice-principal, and making him continue to do his work.

‘And I retired first.’

But this is what it ended up like.

Anyway, his next bastard banned it, and the secret was lost, so he ended up having no choice but to learn the Black Wolf Sword Technique he used before.

In some ways, it was a better thing for me.

Because the bait to deal with Sakong-hyeon was becoming more useful.

“By the way, how many floors of the labyrinth have you been to?”

“It’s the third floor.”

“okay?”

I was surprised because it wasn’t as high as I thought.

I thought that maybe by the time we reached Daeju, we would have gone a bit higher.

Of course, if that were the case, we might still be fighting now.

Sa Gong-hyeon added, as if he knew what his question was.

“Most of the Black Wolf’s missions take place outside of the labyrinth, and I personally focused more on martial arts than leveling up…”

There was a lot of talk, but in the end, it was said that they couldn’t go any further because they didn’t have time.

Hyunseong decided to ask about the labyrinth while he was at it.

The highest level currently reached in the labyrinth is the 6th floor.

A world so vast that each level is no different from the present.

From the 4th floor onwards, the environment becomes more unique.

etc.

I was able to hear some general knowledge about the labyrinth.

“The competition among the Awakened began in earnest because of the existence of the second floor.”

“okay?”

“Because it’s a new world.”

“but.”

While the first floor was like an ant hole, the second floor was a world itself.

The resources that lie dormant within it.

As a human being, it is impossible not to be greedy.

“Until then, only those who wanted to become stronger challenged the labyrinth.”

When I heard Sakonghyun’s words and recalled my memories, it seemed like it really was like that.

Because when he was still in the modern era, the Awakened were treated as a leisure sport where they fought monsters.

‘The monsters aren’t coming out either.’

However, a vast forest appears on the second floor and a new energy is discovered.

The perception that the labyrinth was a land of opportunity grew stronger, and people began to flock there in earnest.

Hyunseong, who had organized all the stories he had heard from Sagonghyun, clenched his teeth.

“Then I will give you your first command.”

“I will obey your orders.”

There seemed to be a spark in Sa-gong-hyeon’s eyes as if he was determined to accomplish whatever order Hyun-seong gave.

Hyunseong nodded his head with satisfaction.

The first thing to do was decided.

The purpose of his coming to modern times.

“The first thing you need is… a smartphone.”

“……yes?”

A foolish voice came out of Sa-gong-hyeon’s mouth.

I was going to ask him to just leave whatever orders he gave me to him.

I was taken aback by the unexpected order, which was neither more nor less than expected.

“I mean, a smart phone. A smart phone.”

“Is it a smart… phone?”

Although he is a martial artist, as a person living in the modern era, there is no way he would not know about the existence of smartphones.

“Go get me a smartphone to use.”

“…All right.”

It was a very shabby order to receive from Cheonma.

However, Sa-gong-hyeon soon nodded and made a face of understanding.

‘Because it’s useful in many ways.’

Smartphones, which are called the essence of modern civilization, were used in various ways even inside the labyrinth.

Since the level of comfort varies depending on whether it is present or not, it is not strange for Hyunseong to want it.

“If you don’t mind, may I ask what you use it for?”

“I’m going to watch YouTube when I have time.”

“… … .”

“Oh, please give me the latest model.”

The thought crossed my mind that my situation would not be any different than when I was in Cheonmasingyo.

No, maybe it’s even worse because I’m alone.

I wondered if it was right to be treated like this as an errand boy,

“When I get back, I’ll teach you the improved version of the Black Wolf Sword Technique.”

In response to Hyunseong’s subsequent words, Sa-gong-hyeon left without saying anything and went to buy a smartphone.

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.

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Hyunseong repeatedly flicked and received small chips like those used in casinos, like coins.

It was a tracker that revealed the location, and it was decided to keep it so that Sa-gong-hyeon could find Hyeon-seong later.

-But what are you going to do if he betrays you and brings the kids here?

“That was then.”

Although he said that, Hyunseong knew very well that Sagonghyun would not betray him.

Even if he sells himself, the gains he can gain are minimal.

‘The only thing I’ve ever seen that’s dangerous is the Black Wolf.’

No matter how dangerous the Black Wolf is, he will be ignored by people like skeletons.

On the other hand, if you follow your own words, you can become stronger just by doing that.

“There is no reason to betray.”

-Sometimes humans do things that are incomprehensible.

“Then, then… I’ll regret being born.”

Ever since I was in the martial arts world, the person I couldn’t forgive the most was a traitor.

To the point where the traitors who joined the Blood Cult were killed more painfully than the Blood Cult members who had been enemies from the beginning.

Seol-ah clapped her hands happily at Hyun-seong’s words.

-I told you, you are the devil’s material.

“I don’t want to hear it from you.”

As we were talking, we soon arrived at their hideout.

“Have you come, Keruk?”

“Profit.”

Two disciples welcome him upon his return.

Hyunseong looked at Brin quietly.

‘Come to think of it, if I sit on the throne of Heavenly Horse again, will Brin become the leader of the cult?’

Goblin cult leader.

I couldn’t help but laugh at the combination of words I was hearing for the first time in my life.

While searching for nearby monsters to give the disciples some practical experience.

-wait for a sec.

Seol-ah called out to her.

Hyunseong stopped walking and looked at Seol-ah hanging on his waist.

“why?”

-Is there something here?

“?”

Hyunseong looks around.

But all you can see is lush bushes.

Let’s sharpen our senses just in case.

“hmm?”

I felt a strange sense of discomfort.

It’s such a subtle discomfort that it’s hard to feel it unless you pay attention.

This is like…

‘I think it’s covering something up?’

Moreover, it seemed to be cleverly hidden, leading anyone who approached it to go in a different direction.

Seol-ah’s voice rang with surprise at his own words.

-That’s pretty good. You caught all of that.

An ordinary person wouldn’t even be able to feel that subtle difference.

“So what is this?”

-It’s a boundary.

“Barrier?”

A protective barrier created to keep anyone out.

It could be seen as something like a system of numbers.

But why is it here?

-I wonder what’s inside. What should I do?

“What do you want to do?”

If you haven’t seen it, you might not know, but since you’ve already come this far, wouldn’t it be rude not to go in?

Hyunseong continued speaking, his teeth chattering.

“Even if you can’t eat it, it’s okay.”