Monster Heavenly King - Chapter 71
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71. The Castle You Can’t Go To (7)
“Phew.”
Hyunseong let out a deep sigh.
But I don’t have the lungs to spit it out.
Hyunseong examines his body after finishing his morning meal.
“Hmm… Are you feeling a little better now?”
I examined the cracked bone, but the difference was so subtle that it was difficult to tell with the naked eye.
I think it will take some more time to recover.
“What do you do when you are full of fraud?”
I can’t make it my own.
Because unless the spirit flowed into him like it did in the Orc Keep, the only way for Hyunseong to absorb the spirit was through the energy seeping into his bones.
It wasn’t very efficient compared to breathing, but what can you do?
This is the only method I can use.
‘Of course it would be faster than doing it on other floors…’
From the perspective of someone who once built up internal energy through breathing, it seemed like a long and arduous task.
The one who will benefit the most from this is his disciple, Brin.
Several days passed since I stayed in the castle I couldn’t go to.
Since my body has not fully recovered yet, I am currently using this place as a base for maintenance.
‘Han Ji-soo is learning a lot from Seo Yi-an…’
From what she said, it seemed like Han Ji-soo was quite talented, but it seemed like magic wasn’t something that could be done overnight, so it seemed like she needed to wait and see.
Han Ji-hyun was sparring with Brin and Rashi when she wasn’t out hunting.
Although he mainly sparred with Brin and had frequent physical contact.
It was a faithful match of desire, but Brin seemed to think that there was nothing he could do since Han Ji-hyun was wearing the gauntlet.
‘I think it’s good that I have a new sparring partner, so I’ll leave it alone.’
There seemed no need to dampen the party’s spirits by revealing it.
Hyunseong stretching.
at that time,
“Oh, you’re here.”
Han Ji-soo’s voice was heard.
A tone of voice that suggests that one has found one’s true self.
“What’s going on?”
“No, the teacher is looking for it.”
It seemed that Seo Ian was already being called teacher by Han Jisoo.
Since banshees don’t look much different from humans in appearance, there probably wasn’t much resistance to them.
At that time, she looked around.
“But where did Rashi go?”
“Right now, you’re probably sparring with your sister.”
“Ugh, I’m jealous. I can touch those solid muscles legally.”
“No, it’s not legal.”
“If I had known this would happen, I would have learned martial arts.”
He glanced at himself from time to time, clearly revealing his regret.
As if wanting something.
Hyunseong understood the intention and let out a sly laugh, clicking his teeth.
“I’m going to go hunting in the distortion barrier soon.”
“Really?! Yay!”
Han Ji-soo rode on Rashi’s back every time she moved.
However, since I had only stayed here for so long, I had never ridden on Rashi’s back and had never had a chance to feel his muscles.
In the end, he came to the master himself and made a secret request.
Hyunseong chuckled at that attitude.
Because they really didn’t seem to care that they were monsters.
After seeing her leave, Hyunseong headed towards where Seoian was.
“So, how long are you going to be upset?”
-… I’m not upset.
A voice heard a tempo later.
It’s been like this ever since I joined forces with Seoian and played around with him last time.
I thought it would be resolved soon, but it took longer than I thought.
“A nerd.”
-I told you I wasn’t upset?!
“Okay, let’s do that.”
-joy.
But if you talk to me, I will always answer.
“It’s true that you did that, right?”
-I said it’s a little different!
“So, it’s just a little different.”
-… This is actually defamation of character!
“Where did you hear that? But that law only applies to people. Black people don’t have human rights.”
-Then you!
“me?”
-You’re my user, so shouldn’t you take my side?
“No, no.”
We’re not lovers or anything.
No, even between lovers, shouldn’t you admit to your mistakes when you do something wrong?
-Ugh…
Hyunseong clenched his teeth in delight at the sight of Seol-ah disintegrating.
If it’s like this, won’t it return to normal before long?
While we were talking like that, we arrived at the room where Seoian was.
“You called me?”
Let’s open the door and go in.
“Would you please knock before coming in?”
“Oh, sorry.”
There was Seoian changing clothes.
I never thought such an event would happen.
I was so careless.
When I knocked, a voice came from inside telling me to come in.
As I opened the door and went in, she giggled and opened her mouth.
“Was it too stimulating for Dongjeong?”
“I don’t feel sorry for you.”
“People who sympathize always say that.”
No, what are you saying is not true?
Considering how long he had been living in the martial arts world and his position, it was stranger for him to have no experience.
I decided not to say anything more because I don’t think you’ll believe me.
“You are the one who speaks as if you have no sympathy.”
“Can’t you tell just by looking at it? I’m not a sympathizer.”
“Did a sympathetic person just say that?”
“I’m a virgin now!”
“… … ”
She proudly placed her hand on her chest and muttered.
I was like, what kind of joke is this?
He said it himself and then fell down with a thud, probably because he had taken damage.
-Are you stupid?
Hyunseong approached her and patted her shoulder.
Is it because we are in the same situation?
The two people, or rather the two monsters, became quite friendly within a few days, to the point where they could even joke around awkwardly.
“So why did you call?”
“How are you feeling? Have your bones healed?”
“We are moving forward.”
“Here, this.”
The small envelope she handed me.
What was inside was something that was applied like lotion.
“…? what’s this.”
“It’s a potion made with magic. If you apply it, you’ll recover quickly.”
It was something she made herself, as it seemed that Hyunseong’s recovery was slower than expected.
If it were a person, it would have been made in a way that it could be taken orally.
‘I can’t eat it because it’s literally just bones.’
There is no other way to make it than by applying it like this.
Hyunseong tries to apply medicine according to her explanation.
“oh?”
The bones were visibly worn away, with a feeling of something seeping into them.
Not all of them, but this is where it is.
“It was made in a hurry, so the performance isn’t that good.”
“Is that enough?”
If you take it along with the Unki breakfast, you will be better within two days.
Hyunsung looked at Seoian and his teeth chattered as he thought that she might be useful.
“Can you make more of this?”
“There are plenty of ingredients, so there’s no problem. I’ll make a few more for you.”
“What are the ingredients?”
From now on, I must catch this monster and secure materials.
“The giant spider’s web…”
Hyunseong tilted his head as he listened to the following list.
“There are quite a few things that can’t be found on the 4th floor?”
“I went to the Labyrinth City and bought it.”
“…? Buy it?”
Where on earth did you buy it from?
It was questionable, but not impossible.
She looks no different from a human, so it wouldn’t be strange if she were in the Labyrinth City.
“I went to the Labyrinth City yesterday and bought it.”
“when?”
“yesterday.”
An answer as if he had just gone to the neighborhood supermarket.
I thought I misheard, but that wasn’t the case.
“No, how?”
“I just used magic and went there and came back.”
If it wasn’t about conquering a labyrinth, but rather heading somewhere, she could get anywhere in a day.
“Detect the portal, fly to it, and it’ll be there in no time.”
“Wow.”
“Is it really that surprising?”
It seemed like it was such a daily occurrence for Seo-Ian that he didn’t even think about telling her.
Even if you discovered a portal, your incredible mobility would be the envy of any Awakened person.
“But if you think about it, why do you live here?”
The third floor would be more suitable for living, and she could have made a base in the labyrinth city.
She smiled bitterly.
“I’m being chased.”
“… … ”
Now it doesn’t seem like anything new.
Because I know better than anyone else how great a place a labyrinth is for escape.
In addition, there are distortion barriers and traps.
They were things that had a strong will to not let anyone into their place.
“Well, you’re not in human form, so you won’t be showing yourself in front of people… but watch out for those Association guys.”
“association?”
I suddenly wondered what kind of association it was, but then I remembered the name that Lee Su-ho mentioned when he introduced himself.
“Those guys from the Labyrinth Association or something?”
“okay.”
She nodded with a serious expression.
“When I come back and find myself in this state, where do you think the first place I go is?”
“… … ”
“I thought you’d help me, of course. Stupid.”
Even when I explained my circumstances, they didn’t seem to believe me.
I could understand up to that point.
but,
“They tried to kill me and bury my existence.”
Although I was reluctant to become a test subject, I was somewhat understanding and willing to cooperate.
Because once we get information, we can come up with a solution.
However, they thought that Seo-Ian’s presence was only a hindrance to the benefits they gained as Awakened, so they pretended to cooperate while trying to kill her.
“That’s why I ran away. At that time, it was the time when we were going from the 3rd floor to the 4th floor, and there were so many Awakened people that it was difficult to settle down on the 3rd floor.”
Eventually, she went up to the fourth floor and locked herself in there, creating a barrier to prevent anyone from approaching.
Since she was turning the city itself, rather than a specific location, into a workshop, it wasn’t an easy task even for her skills.
“I got the materials, drew the magic circle, and did everything else by myself, so I only finished it recently.”
It was a shock to her that Hyunseong, the first customer of the completed workshop, destroyed them all.
Hyunseong stroked his chin as if lost in thought for a moment.
When Elena spoke of the higher-ups, weren’t they referring to the Association?
‘Well, those who think about war are on the verge of annihilating their existence.’
They seemed like they were quite the dirty guys.
Since he himself is living as a skeleton, there will come a day when he will run into those guys.
“The Association guys, be careful. Thanks for letting me know.”
At that moment, Seol-ah, who was listening to the story, rang the bell.
-Is Lee Su-ho also in the same group?
‘That’s probably not it.’
It didn’t feel like his attitude toward me was guarded.
If you listen to the story, the association was not just a local government, but a huge group with considerable power.
As it is a large group, not all of its members will be like that.
However, the leadership clearly held the monsters hostile and did not hesitate to shed blood if it was detrimental to the Awakened.
‘Isn’t that something to think about now?’
Hyunseong shook off his worries.
Because it wasn’t a good idea to set up a hypothetical enemy and have preconceived notions about someone you haven’t even met yet.
Rather than worrying about the association, it would be better to prepare for the Cheonma Shingyo that is chasing you in real time.
‘They won’t just sit still since they’ve even touched the leader of the cult.’
Their pursuit must have become full-scale.
There will be some time left as the traces are lost as you move up the floor.
I didn’t know it might not be that leisurely.
Hyunseong stretched and chattered his teeth.
“Well then, I’m a bit tired, so should I go hunt some monsters?”
“Your bones haven’t fully healed yet.”
“You just have to be careful. In times like this, you should move your body a bit.”
“People who say things like that end up regretting it after they get seriously hurt.”
“… Wouldn’t it be okay if I had this?”
When I showed her the medicine I had made, she frowned.
Like a doctor who sees a patient bragging that he is fine because he took his medicine.
“For your information, you can’t fix a broken bone. It’s not like there’s any glue.”
“…”
At her words, Hyunseong decided to rest until his bones healed a little more.