Chapter 794: The Last (27)

-I heard that a plague is circulating around a big city in the Republic. In the Kingdom Union, mysterious disappearances are increasing.

“Why are you bothering with that? It’s not the first time that a plague has circulated, and there are many missing-person cases. Someone must have found a dungeon. Just be calm.”

-There was also information that masked people were seen.

“Ah, yes. They must have started their activities. How’s Hayan’s investigation on the portal? I’m curious if she’s found a way to track it… confirm it with her. She’ll do well on her own, but please let me know if there are any areas she needs help with. The best action we can do in our current state is to trace the portal where Lee Jihye has disappeared…”

-…

“…”

-Where are you going with this, Vice Guild Master…?

“I’m doing my job. Didn’t I give you the defense plan?”

-You know that’s not what I meant. I understand… sigh… you’re disappointed…

“…”

-I can sense that you don’t like seeing the things you have worked on changing or disappearing little by little and that you are not satisfied with the continent gradually changing. I also don’t like any of this, but that suggestion hasn’t been completely accepted yet.

“I am not a child… it’s not because of that. What can I do if I’m not already in the world? Why would I be annoyed that great talents came out and want to protect and manage the continent? I just thought it wouldn’t be bad to leave everything to them, except for the State and Lindel. It is a division of work. Division of work. I don’t have multiple hands. First, don’t we have to be sturdy?”

-If that’s true, at least you shouldn’t have disturbed us.

“No, what kind of disturbance do you mean?”

-Can’t you stop the tears of blood flowing from the statue? You know how anxious people are because of that.

“It’s not a disturbance. It’s help. It is a warning for a continent that is fighting against a great threat. Where in the world will you find a god like me? Benignore isn’t moving, and Varian and all the others are the same. At least I have to inform them that the continent is in danger.

-You could have informed us in a different way.

“I’m doing a good job.”

-…

‘Those idiots have to fail.’

They couldn’t tell their asses from their elbows.

No matter how I looked at it, I thought that Jihye was right. This situation was absurd enough to think that I would have loaded Doom Kiyoung if I only had a body.

The more annoying thing was… that those bastards were running the continent a lot more stable than I thought.

Of course, the continent that the New Continent Protection and Management Committee wanted hadn’t been created. Controlling the heroes as they wanted was just a countdown.

However, it was undeniable that things were done quickly.

At the same time as announcing the destruction of Eberia, they announced the inauguration of the New Continental Protection and Management Committee. As a result, it resulted in quieting the frightened citizens.

Jihye had probably heard about it.

‘You can’t lose to them. You know that, right? Right?’

They didn’t forget the plan they were pushing for, and they were working on it step by step. They began to move the public opinion. Many people wishing Kim Hyunsung to participate in the war raised their voices.

The timing also complicated things since a named one of the Kingdom Union had been causing trouble.

‘Fuck, he’s too shameful to be called a hero.’

The media companies, which were still friendly to the State, hadn’t yet focused on that issue, but the media companies attached to the New Continent Protection and Management Committee had eagerly shed light on, re-examined, and highlighted the incident.

They were starting to grow public opinion that the continent should manage those with transcendent power.

It was a situation where ordinary adventurers spoke for their needs and safety.

Cha Hee-ra, who wasn’t moved even though the situation had reached this point. Kim Hyunsung focused on his strange journey, and Jung Hayan seemed to have no interest in the continent’s crisis at all. I didn’t even know where Raphael was.

Honestly, if those guys showed up in the media even a little and expressed their regret, things wouldn’t have gotten so big.

In fact, public opinion was flowing as intended by Song Sookyung, that rat bastard.

‘Gosh, in all my life…’

“Let’s see how well you’ll do, bastard. Come at me.”

-Huh?

“It’s nothing.”

-You might get offended, but considering the Blue’s position, there’s simply no choice. We have to express our stance that at least one of us is supporting them… you know that. Maybe… the guild’s situation will be much better than it is now as a result. We were promised to receive support in various ways regardless of whether the work was successful or not…

“…”

-There will be no problem with the guild maintaining its current condition.

“…”

-To be honest… it’s unlikely that things will go the way they want, but…

“Yeah, I guess.”

-The Guild Master or Jung Hayan won’t accept that. In particular, the Guild Master will never be hoping for this kind of situation.

‘Yes, fuck. I also believe in Hyunsung. And in Hayan even more.’

That rabble didn’t really mean anything. The Sunset Swordsman, Archmage, and Mercenary Queen weren’t the type to obey when they were politically pressured and forced to take an interest in the continent’s peace.

There was no reason to stand up for something that would inconvenience them.

Song Sookyung and the villain group were focusing on the top 3. Oh, and Raphael, so it was top 4.

For their plan to take place, even just one of the four above had to be on their side.

Song Sookyung was practicing riding a griffon probably because he knew that. It was to flatter Kim Hyunsung. Fuck.

As expected, the way he showed off a splendid appearance in the air, even wearing goggles that didn’t go well with him, was a spectacle. It looked like he could ride well, but he didn’t seem substantial or full of skill. As the guy who had been soaring through the air for a long time came down, the aides welcomed him.

-They said that the Blue Guild Master likes griffons.

-Yes. I’ve been told so as well. He’s a person who doesn’t reveal himself well in private, but when the Griffon Festival is held, he always attends. I heard that he also has a small hobby of collecting related items. On days when he’s not in a good mood, he goes out alone riding or…

-With the Honorary Cardinal…

-Haha… Unfortunately, the Honorary Cardinal wasn’t good at dealing with griffons. Although he could fly, he preferred not to go to high altitudes or move at high speeds. Of course, I heard that there were times when the two went out together, but… it could have been a boring time for Kim Hyunsung.

‘Fuck, he didn’t get bored.’

-It was not an exaggeration to say that Kim Hyunsung is the best in the continent for his skill in handling griffons.

-Indeed…

-If he participated in a riding competition, he would look like a pro. I have seen him riding a griffon from a distance, but… other than saying that he is the best…

-What is the number of griffons they have in the Blue Guild?

-I don’t know exactly, but about 15. Two adults and the rest…

-Please prepare a gift. I would like you to prepare all the goods of the highest quality, including items that have been judged as pleasing to him.

-Got it.

-I want everything prepared by tomorrow. They said he might come back within the day. There should be no negligence in our hospitality.

-Yes.

-I think you all understand how important this is. The Blue Guild Master is the key we need to protect the continent. We must never forget that we’re all still alive because of the Sunset Swordsman. Right now… he’s been out of focus for a while because of the wounds of the past, but I have no doubts that he will eventually stand up and show what he was before. As always, he will lead us to a bright sunset.

-…

-Yes. To a bright sunset.

He was just a smooth-talking fucker.

It was revolting to see him talking, pretending to be nice. The way he kept smiling while handling various tasks, and the way he was kind to his subordinates, was probably because he cared about what others thought of him.

It was also noticeable that he was working hard as if a day lasted 48 hours…

‘Fuck, do you think you can deal with Jihye? You will never be able to deal with her. A pissed-off Jihye doesn’t stop even in front of red light.’

-Assistant, I have something to tell you…

-Yes. Tell me, Song Sookyung.

-I would like you to make a reservation for the restaurant where the Blue Guild Master often goes. It would be uncomfortable for him to meet new people… I think a familiar place will be more helpful.

-I will. Should I prepare something…?

-Other than that, no. I will prepare everything else myself. If you hear news about Kim Hyunsung’s return, please tell me immediately, and… about that…

-Yes. It’s not enough, but it’s ready.

I could see them standing up.

Song Sookyung looked a little nervous, and the assistants walking next to him began to talk eagerly.

At first, I didn’t know what they were talking about, but the more I listened to it, the more I could predict what they were talking about.

-According to the story passed down, I heard that when the Sunset Swordsman was on the battlefield, he was always with the Honorary Cardinal. It didn’t mean that the Honorary Cardinal was really standing together with him on the battlefield, but the two were connected. Of course, this is an exaggerated expression, but it would have really felt like their minds were connected from the enemy’s perspective.

-…

-I heard that the Honorary Cardinal always looked at the Goddess’s Mirrors that filled a large room and became his eyes. It can’t be an area that humans can easily reach. Being able to accurately penetrate the battlefield that changes every second is impossible unless you are a god looking down on the battlefield. That’s why Kim Hyunsung trusted the Honorary Cardinal even more.

-…

-He has always led him the way he should go. He never got lost in his way. In any situation, he found a breakthrough… haha… It wouldn’t be wrong to say that both of them are soulmates.

-…

Hearing the voices of others quietly, he nodded and began to look ahead.

Standing in front of him were Goddess’s Mirrors that filled a large room.

In front of him was a helmet that looked like an artifact. It was connected to odd lines, and a magic circle was filling the area.

‘A simulation?’

-I’ll start it.

He sat down slowly and wore the helmet, and a huge mock battle was going on in the Goddess’s Mirrors. I could see him rolling his eyes insanely.

Soon after, his nose was bleeding, and tears of blood exploded from his eyes as well, and in the end…

-Blaaaaaaaargh.

𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

With that sound, I could see him lying face down on the floor. He seemed to have blacked out for a moment. He couldn’t overcome the sudden overload, and he lost consciousness.

After the priests waiting nearby ran and infused him with divine power, he sat down once again.

I had to admit he had some guts, but it was an uninteresting sight to the extent that I had to yawn.

-Mark the speed of my reactions… How was it?

-It was normal… It was at a common adventurer’s level.

“Tactic Kim Hyunsung, my ass… Pfff.”

-It was really… normal level.

-…

“Puhhahehehehehehe! Idiooooot! Idioooooooooooot!! Tactic Kim Hyunsung, my ass… Screw you! Bastard! Seraphim, bring me some coffee, fuck!”