"Ugh, I'm so tired..."
Last night, two spirits clung to my arms as they slept, leaving me unable to catch a wink. Exhausted, I woke myself up by chugging a Mons■er energy drink I bought from the shop.
Ding!
[You have cleared the hidden scenario — Snake Hunting.]
[You have earned 80,000 coins as a reward for clearing the hidden scenario.]
It seemed Kim Dokja had handled things well on his end just in time. The task given to both of us in the form of a hidden scenario, 'Snake Hunting,' was cleared, and the rewards arrived.
Murmur, murmur!
I heard the chattering of the small people coming from outside my room. Checking through the window, I saw Jeong Min-seop and Lee Sung-gook, who had barely survived the Salvation Church, receiving medical treatment.
'They actually survived...'
Last night, while entering the channel to check the situation in Seoul, I happened to see them. I gave them a bit of support and advised them to find the portal near Yongsan Station. It appeared the two of them had managed to survive after all.
Ding!
[Additional rewards for major contributors have arrived.]
[Major Contributors: Kim Dokja, Kang Yuseong, Yoo Joonghyuk]
Ding!
[Reward List]
1. Moon-Shadow Folding Fan (SSS-grade)
2. Blue Dragon Sword (SSS-grade)
3. Bracelet of the Magic King (SS-grade)
4. Choice of one A-grade skill
After checking the reward list that appeared before my eyes, I lightly ignored options 1, 2, and 3. Instead, I chose option 4 to obtain a limited-edition A-grade skill that could only be acquired here in Peace Land.
"I will take the A-grade skill, Smallification."
[You have acquired the exclusive skill, 'Smallification.']
Having obtained the final skill I needed from Peace Land, I sent the two spirits, who were sleeping soundly as if oblivious to the world, back into the wall. Then, I jumped out of the window and landed lightly on the ground.
"Oppa! Do you know what Ahjussi chose as a reward? Listen, he—"
"He chose the A-grade skill, Smallification, right?"
"Uh, uh... b-but... how did you know?"
"Hmm? That's because I chose it too. Both Kim Dokja and I personally need this skill."
Wearing a satisfied smile, I looked up at the air.
【Now, now. Since you've finished collecting your rewards, it's time to head back. You must have grown fond of each other during your stay, so please say your goodbyes.】
An intermediate dokkaebi appeared in the air, and along with his words, a massive portal manifested before us.
The small people, who had gathered around us in huddles, waved their hands vigorously.
"Have a safe journey back!"
"Thank you! We will definitely, definitely remember all of you!"
"Thank you so much for saving us!"
"You are all the heroes of Peace Land!"
As we prepared to depart, the small people began to sing a farewell song for us.
「Ah~ The hero who saved Peace Land!」
「His name is not Tokuza, nor is it Dogeza!」
「It's Dokja, oh, it's Dokja!」
As he heard the song of the small people, Kim Dokja's face gradually contorted into a look of disgust. I had to cover my mouth because I felt like I might burst out laughing right in front of him.
「Ah~ The Star Warrior who saved Peace Land!」
When I heard the word 'Star' mixed into the lyrics of the next song the small people sang, I got a bad feeling.
「His name is not Ryusei, nor is it Meteor!」
「It's Yuseong, oh, it's Yuseong!」
[The beings of 'Peace Land' chant your legend.]
"......Are you really going as far as to play around with someone's name?"
I was dumbfounded by the actions of the small people as they sang my name so strangely.
"Hmm?"
That was when I spotted Kyrios on the roof of the inner castle.
"......."
I thought he might have at least one thing to say to me, or to Kim Dokja who had run away, but he simply looked down at us in silence. I quietly met his gaze.
Kim Dokja, who had approached my side, also looked up at Kyrios quietly. Asuka Ren stepped toward us and spoke.
"I think he's thanking you both."
"Pardon?"
"What?"
"I just... have that feeling. I don't know for sure, but...."
Asuka Ren gave us a gentle smile. Following her words, I gave Kyrios a polite bow.
Upon seeing that, Kyrios glared at me for a moment before abruptly turning his head away.
"Then let's meet again alive, everyone from Korea."
"See you next time, Dokja-ssi! Yuseong-ssi!"
Asuka Ren bowed to me and then passed through the portal along with Michio Shoji and the other Japanese people.
"Well, shall we go too?"
After they left, we also entered the portal to return to Seoul.
...And at that time, I didn't know.
Fwooooosh!!!
"No, no, no, no, no, no! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No!!!!!!!!"
"Urgh, I'm going crazy!"
That what lay ahead of us was...
BOOOOOM!!!
"Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Goddess... Everything for the Queen... Everything for the Queen... Everything for the Queen... Everything for the Queen... Everything for the Queen..."
"Dammit! They say it's just one mountain after another!! Why can't I just be happy!!"
I had no idea who was waiting for me.
"......"
"Fuck.... Should I just quit everything?"
I knew absolutely nothing.
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