It was while I was busy teaching Gilyoung. I sensed dozens of people approaching this place. When I turned my head in that direction, several members of our group, along with Kim Dokja, were nowhere to be seen.
"?"
"What are you doing, Mister?"
"A few members of the group are missing."
"They went to meet the representatives from the other stations."
"Is that so?"
As I said that, I grabbed Mountain and headed toward the sound. Sideras followed after me.
"Did you sense something?"
"Mm."
"I see."
Yoo Joonghyuk followed me as she spoke. I stopped before the tunnel where I could sense people approaching and looked beyond it. I could feel it—the killing intent directed this way. Without hesitation, I used a skill.
[You have used the skill [Fire Breath Lv. 2].]
This time, I was going to try an experiment. If [Fire Breath] gathered mana inside my mouth, created friction, and fired flames, then I would gather the flames not in my mouth, but at the head of my hammer. Mountain began turning red from its head onward. I swung Mountain as it was, and a fiery slash flew forth from it.
"Aaaaarghhh!!!!!!"
'!'
'Grin.'
"It worked."
"What did you do?"
Yoo Joonghyuk frowned as she looked at me, and I told her that I had applied my skill in a different way.
"Applied a skill?"
"Mm."
"How?"
"My exclusive skill, [Fire Breath], concentrates mana in my mouth and creates friction, which produces heat. The friction turns that mana into fire. Then I breathe out that fire and burn my enemies. And since that fire is made of my mana, I can control it."
"...!"
After hearing my explanation, Yoo Joonghyuk pondered something deeply. Then, as if she had realized something, her eyes widened. She raised her right leg, and something began to gather around it before she swung it.
Slice
The sound of something being cut rang out beyond the tunnel. I looked at Yoo Joonghyuk and said,
"Huh. You heard my explanation and put it to use in such a short time. Impressive."
"Thanks for the compliment. Thanks to you, I now know how to use my skills from now on."
"They are running away. Are you going to chase them?"
"Yes."
"Then leave that to this guy."
I grabbed Sideras by the ankle and began gathering mana there. Then I handed Mountain to Sideras and said,
"Kill them all."
"Yes."
As soon as I finished speaking, flames burst from Sideras's feet, and he charged forward. That was when the constellations began sending messages.
[The Constellation "Prisoner of the Golden Headband" applauds your idea.]
[The Constellation "Demon-like Judge of Fire" asks you to teach her incarnation as well.]
[The Constellation "Blacksmith of the Volcano" brags that you are his incarnation.]
[A considerable number of constellations applaud as they watch you.]
[A considerable number of constellations are jealous of your talent.]
"Hm."
[The Constellation "Abyssal Black Flame Dragon" says that lately, it feels as though they become the background music whenever that guy gets to work.]
[The Constellation "Mass-Production Maker" says he feels the same way.]
[The Constellation "Abyssal Black Flame Dragon" tells him not to use them as background music.]
[The Constellation "Mass-Production Maker" asks what is wrong with that.]
[The Constellation "Abyssal Black Flame Dragon" tells the old man to stay out of it.]
[The Constellation "Mass-Production Maker" says he suddenly picked a fight.]
[The Constellation "Secretive Plotter" says this is why they are used as alt accounts.]
[Numerous constellations nod in agreement.]
Just then, I heard Kim Dokja calling from behind me.
"Cheolung!!!!!"
"Mm. Speak."
"I heard something explode earlier. What was that?"
"The sound of Sideras flying."
"What?"
Boom
Boom
Boom
Loud sounds came from behind us. We turned around, and Sideras was standing there.
"Master, I have fulfilled your command. And here."
"Mm, well done."
I gestured for Sideras to give the flag he had brought to Kim Dokja, and Sideras handed it over.
"Was there a representative among those bastards earlier?"
"Looks like it."
[Representative Kim Dokja has acquired the flag of the Myeongdong Group.]
The white flag held by Chungmuro Station's representative, Kim Dokja, evolves into a red flag.
The white flag held by Kim Dokja absorbs the accumulated achievements of the red flag.
'Was one of those guys the representative of the Myeongdong Group?'
As I was thinking that, Kim Dokja spoke to me.
"Then, could you tell me what happened now?"
"Well, you see..."
I explained everything to Kim Dokja.
"You used your skill like that?"
"Mm."
"Hmm..."
"And I may have misheard, but while Sideras was dealing with the enemies earlier, they mentioned something about prophets."
At those words, Kim Dokja began pondering something deeply. Having apparently reached a conclusion, he turned around. Kang Ilhoon was walking toward us, tightly bound all over with rope. I looked at him and said,
"...The guy who pissed himself?"
For an instant, the surroundings fell silent as everyone looked at Kang Ilhoon. Soon, the sounds of people trying to suppress their laughter came from all around.
"Ahem... ngh... ahem."
"Pfft... pffhaha... ngh."
"Hahahahaha!"
Some people openly laughed. I looked at Kang Ilhoon. His face was bright red, and he glared at me as if he wanted to kill me. But when I raised my hammer, he lowered his eyes.
"Ahem... Kim Dokja and Kang Ilhoon have something to discuss, so please be quiet for a moment."
"Yes."
"Mm."
"Okay."
Kim Dokja began talking with Kang Ilhoon. I returned to where Gilyoung was and resumed teaching him.
"That is enough for today's lesson."
"Thank you, Master."
"All right. Go play."
With that, today's lesson ended, and I too was about to rest.
[Chungmuro Station's representative Kim Dokja has occupied Myeongdong Station.]
Kim Dokja's current occupied territories: Chungmuro (Main Camp), Myeongdong.
'Already?'
I had heard earlier that they were going to occupy Myeongdong Station, but I had not expected them to take it so quickly. As I thought that, I ordered Sideras to bring me a suitable stone. Sideras brought one, and I began carving it.
[The Constellation "Demon-like Judge of Fire" asks what you are making.]
"I am making a Go board. There was nothing else to do."
[The Constellation "Prisoner of the Golden Headband" says that once you finish it, he wants to play a game with you.]
[The Constellation "Sea Spirit" says he will be next.]
I carved the stone into a Go board, and I was making the Go stones when—
"Bear Mister, Dokja wants you."
"Mm."
Kim Namwoon had come to fetch me. She linked arms with me and led me toward the group.
"All right, what is it?"
"Since you are here, I will explain. First, I think we need to learn more about the people who attacked us. So I will name the people I would like to accompany me to Dongmyo Station. Jung Heewon, Lee Hyunsung, and Cheolung. Will you come with us?"
"Yes."
"Yes!"
"Mm, I think that would be difficult for me."
Kim Dokja spoke to me with a flustered expression.
"? Why?"
"I have techniques to teach Gilyoung, and I need to make a weapon for Sideras, obtain more materials, keep my promise to the constellations, and make chainmail for the group in case we need it..."
"...I see."
Kim Dokja looked at me once with disappointed eyes, then turned toward the others.
"Then it will be me, Heewon, and Hyunsung."
"Yes."
"Yes!"
"But why are you not taking Yoo Joonghyuk?"
"First, we need at least one person to protect this place. Second, do you think Yoo Joonghyuk would listen to me?"
"Mm... true."
At that moment, Yoo Sangah cautiously raised her hand.
"Then I..."
"Sangah, I would like you to remain here."
"Ah..."
At those words, Yoo Sangah looked somewhat dejected.
"I suppose... that would be best..."
I approached her, put a hand on her shoulder, and said,
"Kim Dokja must have a reason for leaving you behind."
"Do you really think so?"
"You said that you and Kim Dokja worked at the same company, did you not? He must trust you enough to leave you here. And could you lend me your ear?"
Yoo Sangah nodded, and I leaned close to whisper in her ear.
"Besides, with Yoo Joonghyuk and Kim Namwoon both here, he probably left someone trustworthy behind because he would worry otherwise."
After hearing my words, Yoo Sangah's expression relaxed considerably.
"I really hope that is the reason."
As she said that, Yoo Sangah was smiling.
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