Returned as a Transcendent Genius Summoner - Chapter 249
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Episode 249 – Gaia the Manager
Gaia.
She is called the goddess of the earth.
Anyone who has ever read Greek and Roman mythology cannot help but know this goddess.
It was simply amazing to see a famous figure from mythology with his own eyes, and Hwanung walked cautiously.
When I looked at the woman who introduced herself as Gaia, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.
It is said that all things were born under her care and receive her care.
I don’t know if it’s a myth or true, but it’s true that I felt an unapproachable adult energy from her.
“Please sit down. I have a short but important story to tell you.”
“My name is Yeo Hwan-ung.”
“I am more familiar with the expression [King of Souls and Resurrection] than the name Yeo Hwan-ung, but perhaps it is not the time yet.”
“My avatar looks special. I can see you using those words.”
Gaia laughed without answering.
I guess they call it an avatar.
I didn’t want to cause any confusion now since you’ll find out the truth soon.
What we know now and how to follow up on what happened are more important than what we have to figure out in the future.
“There’s something more important, so let’s leave that for later. First, have a drink. You must have had quite a headache just now.”
“thank you.”
As I took a sip of the tea Gaia gave me, I felt all the fatigue in my body disappear.
Is this the effect of the tea that managers drink?
I felt like giving it to my summoned creatures who had suffered more than me.
So I asked cautiously.
“Administrator, can I have this tea for a little bit cheaper? I’d rather give it to my summons than to myself.”
“Oh, how wonderful. Go ahead. I’ll pack it for you. If only everyone had a personality like yours.”
“Thank you. So what do I need to know?”
Now that we’ve managed to get what we wanted, it’s time to get down to business.
Gaia also took a sip of tea and spoke in a slightly subdued voice.
“I think you’ve heard a bit about the game through the messenger, so I’ll tell you.”
“yes.”
“Another administrator, the one on the opposite side of our world force, is cheating for some reason. Because of that, the flow of the game is out of order.”
“Is that why you attacked me a while ago?”
“Yes. There is a group called the Guardians of Destruction at the center of it. There must have been frequent friction.”
What on earth are they doing that makes even the manager suffer?
Hwanung thought for a moment, but with the information he had, nothing came out.
All he knows is that he is his arch-enemy and that he shows up at every turn to interfere with everything.
And on top of that, there are incredibly strong forces deployed there?
When I think about it this way, I still have a long way to go.
As Hwanung was making such self-deprecating judgments, Gaia’s kind voice was heard again.
“From now on, our world forces may form a huge alliance against them. That is also why I wanted to meet you.”
“What do I have to gain and what do I have to lose?”
“You will gain the power to link directly to your lost memories and the Sea of ??Souls.”
That’s all I can do for you now.
Gaia swallowed her words.
And then he brought up a more important topic.
“And you will become my successor and rule over countless worlds, just as you did in the past.”
“… …Me?”
What the hell is this?
Why me?
I’m having a hard time managing the summons I have now, so what world do you want me to manage?
Hwanung made a face as if he was being ridiculous, and Gaia burst into laughter at the sight.
“Hahaha! I’ve never seen anyone in my life who hates the position of manager so much.”
“I-I don’t want to wear such a big hat.”
I’m a petit bourgeois.
At first, I just wanted to do well, but how did I end up getting involved in something like this?
Hwanung looked at the manager with a complex and subtle expression.
Gaia laughed for a long time before finally calming down and continuing.
“It must be confusing. He was just an ordinary person, so how did things get this big?”
“To be honest, yes.”
“Your avatar is truly special. Someone might think it was created by coincidence, but no. It was surprisingly carefully calculated.”
“… … .”
Hwanung nodded for a moment.
To summarize, it seems like it’s like fate…
Gaia added that we will be seeing this often in the future.
“I have taken care of some of the problems that have been bothering you. I have given you time to allow outside forces to invade, so please take care of the problems that need to be resolved first.”
“It’s a problem that needs to be solved… … . Okay.”
“As expected, something came to mind right away.”
Hwanung nodded without delay.
The complicated story will be revealed little by little, so just go about your business as usual.
Gaia also smiled kindly upon seeing Hwanung’s gaze.
Right now, the priority was to take care of the church and Vigilante’s affairs.
“Oh, that link… … . Can it possibly connect with the dead on Earth?”
“That’s unknown, but yes, talk to the King of the Dead. He might have a solution.”
“Thank you for the advice.”
“What do you want? I will always be watching over you, so I wish you good luck.”
Hwanung bowed his head deeply to Gaia and then left the space.
In one hand she held a pouch full of tea leaves she had brought for her.
When we came out, an unexpected sight unfolded.
The summoned creatures are on high alert, the familiar demonic voice is howling, and the expression on someone’s face brightens after discovering you…
What is this?
Before Hwanung could even organize his conversation with the manager, he felt a headache at the thought of being faced with a new situation.
Iolkern.
He who is called the false king of death.
Since when did he start collecting souls and looking forward to meeting someone?
The Master who pulled me out of the pit of evil.
A person who proudly welcomed his psychopathic personality as a colleague, saying that it was useful.
When you collect souls and offer them up, he would turn them into limbs again.
When I told him that story, Gap thought of someone and said,
okay.
I finally found it.
My master and our savior.
A being who only hoped for salvation in a song heading towards destruction.
The only Master who led and opposed us in this irrational game.
His presence here must have been evident.
Those who held the seven stars did so.
We will definitely meet again.
“Ah, we finally meet! Your appearance may be different, but your soul is definitely the Master’s!”
“Master, do you know about the interest? It seems like he hunted a demon, so he didn’t attack for now.”
“Iol… … Kern. Is that right? Iolkern?”
“Yes! It is I! The soul collector! I am Iolkern, the rag doctor who has always offered sacrifices to you!”
[5-star character: Soul Collector – Iolkern].
He went a long way to reach Hwanung.
Hwanung felt it clearly.
His soul, and how much soul is contained in the beads he possesses.
Iolkern throws the body of the demon Garp away and quickly kneels down.
Hwanung felt both bewildered and happy.
Actually, Iolkern’s ability was used quite usefully in the Pestis Saga.
Actually, he had a skill that increased [character draw].
[Soul Offering]
[He can use the souls he collects during battle.]
[The soul appears in the form of a draw.]
This was the in-game description.
If Iolkern really has that ability, and follows him like Epsilon or Edith, he will be a truly formidable force.
Hwanung asked Iolkern, who was lying face down.
Are you still going to follow me?
Am I really your master?
“You might have mistaken me. Is it really true that I am the Master you know?”
“Of course! Aren’t I the one who is more sensitive to souls than anyone else? The energy I feel from you is definitely our one and only master.”
“If that’s the case, then that’s fortunate… … .”
“You have collected quite a few souls so far. Please take a look when you have time.”
The other summoners looked at Iolkern with curious expressions.
Iolkern, who should have originally been assigned to the heavenly realm.
However, his fate ultimately belonged to his master, Hwanung.
It was a variable that Michael had not expected at all.
Hwanung looked at the bead he held out and examined the power of the soul.
There, I felt like there were some familiar spirits swarming around.
He thought for a moment, then frowned and nodded.
“These are… … demons and people from the Holy Nation, right?”
Anyone who heard his brain teaser looked shocked.
Godric’s expression, hidden behind his thick visor, was distorted.
Hwanung also noticed his wavering emotions.
“For now, I have to go back to the world I live in. Who wants to stay here and work?”
[Jina and I will stay together. Since she also needs to reach the 8th circle now.]
“Yeah. And what else?”
“I’ll stay too. This place seems like a good place to start anew.”
This time, Cheon Il-rang raised his hand.
Hwanung nodded.
In that case, naturally, one hundred will remain.
This time, he raised his head and asked the Behemoth swimming overhead.
“Behemoth, what are you going to do?”
[I, I should stay too. But… … before that, I have something to suggest.]
“Go ahead.”
Hwanung decided to calmly listen to what he had to say.
Behemoth spoke without hesitation.
[Thanks to you, we were able to drive out the invaders who had taken root in our world. This world was already in ruins, but with you, we can rebuild it. When I asked the messenger, I swore on my soul.]
To dedicate everything to the one who saved this world.
Even if it is the soul itself.
[You are destined for greatness, and I wish to follow you and take on the mission of rebuilding this place. If you would accept me and my soul, I would be truly grateful.]
“You know what that means, right?”
[Of course.]
Attribution of the soul.
It meant becoming Hwanung’s summoned beast and accompanying him on his journey until he gave his permission.
A choice that may be a second chance for some, but for others it may be an unbreakable chain.
Behemoth, although he could live freely, volunteered to be Hwanung’s summoned beast.
Immediately, messages started pouring in.
[UR Rank: Behemoth, Guardian of the Sky, wishes to become your summon.]
[When you make a soul contract, Behemoth becomes your summon.]
[Would you like to sign the contract?]
There was no reason to refuse.
A flying mobile fortress.
The existence of Behemoth, which can be a giant transport ship and a hiding place, will be of great help to Hwanung.
“Of course. There’s no reason to refuse.”
[The contract is fulfilled.]
[UR Grade: Guardian of the Sky Behemoth has been summoned.]
“Me too! I too will join your service! Please accept me, Master!”
“Okay, I’ll take care of it.”
In response, Iolkern also wished to become a summoner.
Hwanung welcomed him as well, and naturally accepted him as a summoned beast.
[SSR Grade: Five Stars, Soul Collector Iolkern has joined as a summoner.]
[The summoned creature’s original power has been sealed.]
[A summoned creature that evolves on its own over time.]
‘There’s something like this too.’
Truly, the commission that I gained a lot from in many ways has come to an end.
[The request has been completed.]
[Compensation will be paid.]
And then the most awaited moment arrived.